Vacancy Announcement WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply. WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Monitoring Assistant (Relief) G5 Grade : General Service Level -5 Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract Number of Post : 1 Duration: 12 months Duty Station: Maungdaw Report to : Programme Associate VA Number : 828624 Date of Publication: 8 August 2023 Deadline of Application: 22 August 2023

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of Programme Associate, Programme Policy Officers and overall supervision of Head of Field-Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

•  Plan for relief food distribution in close coordination with Cooperating Partners and Supply Chain Unit to ensure that the planned food tonnage are delivered according to the form H. Make sure that the caseload plan submitted by CPs are in accordance with WFP monthly distribution plan.
•  Engage with respective field staff to collect the updated relief data for the month as well as with M&E unit for the referred CEM cases to ensure that the verified cases are added into the plan for distribution;
•  Conduct monitoring visits to the coverage area and observe the distributions are organized in line with the relief SOP and identify the areas for further improvement.
•  Engage in relief targeting exercise for the planning and data collection in the project area and cross check with the food management committee to ensure that the verification process are conducted appropriately and the most eligible people are identified;
•  Plan timely food distribution for the relief activities and ensure the food transportation and distributions are organized as planned;
•  Plan and organize ER and PR assessment in order to include in the program for assistance and or phase out from assistance.
•  Ensure all the implementation by the partners are in line with WFP operation guidelines and standard;
•  Ensure all the FDPs and DPs storage and other food distribution facilities are established in order to provide effective service delivery to the beneficiaries;
•  Assist to conduct regular meetings with community leaders and implementing partners on the targeting, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant issues;
•  Coordination with government authority to ensure that all the approved Travel Authorization are shared in advance for further arrangement of the food distribution and staff movement.
•  Report periodically to the Supervisor on relevant events regarding food management, distribution and other related issues and compile all data for plan and distribution for the monthly report;
•  Plan and deliver the PPE equipment to the partners and guide how to utilize to ensure all the distribution points are adequately arranged with COVID-19 preventative measures;
•  Share updated distribution plan to supply chain unit, Programme colleagues and CPs for effective food delivery and distribution. Prepare food release note (FRN) for timely distribution.
•  Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

•  Completion of secondary education. Relevant post-secondary qualification will be an added advantage.

WORK EXPERIENCE

•  Five or more years of responsible programme and monitoring experience.
•  Proficiency in MS Office skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

•  Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
•  Knowledge of work routines and methods to complete processes under minimal supervision.
•  Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously independently.
•  Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programs, leadership and teamwork skills, good analytical, communication, negotiation and advocacy skills;
•  Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

LANGUAGE

•  Fluency in both oral and written communication in Myanmar and English.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned withour core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

•  Leading by example with integrity,
•  Driving results and delivering on commitments,
•  Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
•  Applying strategic thinking,
•  Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

•  Has experience collecting programme output and outcome data, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, and reporting findings to management team, partners and other stakeholders.
•  Has experience utilizing WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/jobopenings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations: It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to wfpmyanmar.vacancy@wfp.org. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs. This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.