Field Monitor Assistant

							    3 September 2012                                                                Reference no. VA12/032

                       World Food Programme Myanmar – Vacancy Annoucement

    Contract type                      :        Service Contract SC-4
    Post title                         :        Field Monitor Assistant
    Number of Post                     :        One
    Duty Station                       :        Magwe
    Required period of service         :        One year (yearly extendable)
    Report To                          :        Senior Programme Assistant
    Deadline for application           :        16 September 2012

                           Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Under the direct supervision of Senior Programme Assistant and overall supervision by the Head
    of Sub-office in WFP Magwe office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:-

        •    Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the assistance programme at the local level,
             in close collaboration with the implementing partners;
        •    Monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage,
             transport and distribution at the site and verify if the amounts received have been properly
             recorded, damaged or suspected to be damaged;
        •    Supervise the efficient distribution of food items at the site and ensure proper distribution
             of entitlements and verify appropriate entitlements are distributed and provide feedback to
             Field Officers and others on the distribution;
        •    Assist in the conduct of regular meetings of refugee leaders and implementing partners on
             the commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant
             issues;
        •    Assist in the implementation of the plan of action, review achievement and constraints and
             provide feedback accordingly;
        •    Assist the WFP Officer and implementing partners in encouraging women’s access to
             economic skills development and sensitizing public opinion on gender issues and gender
             focused activities;
        •    Report periodically to the WFP Officer on relevant events regarding food management,
             distribution and other related issues;
        •    Enter and verify M&E data for responsible township and program on regular basis;
        •    Identify any apparent issues in the programme and report them to the appropriate
             personnel;
        •    Combine data and submit regular report to supervisor for Food and Nutrition Support for
             HIV/TB Programme;
        •    Train other personnel as appropriate;
        •    Perform other related duties as required.




MYANMAR OFFICE: 3rd Floor, Inya Lake Hotel, 37 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon, Myanmar, P.O Box 650
Telephone: +95 1 657011~6 (6 lines) — Fax: +95 1 657017
Email: wfp.yangon@wfp.org — Website: www.wfp.org/countries/myanmar
    Qualification

    Education:
    Secondary school education, supplemented with experience or additional education in education,
    social services, nutrition, agriculture or other related field. A University holder with experience in
    related field will be advantaged.

    Experience:
    At least three years of progressively responsible support experience including at least one year in
    the field of statistics, refugee operations, or another related field. At least one year at the G3 level
    or equivalent.

    Knowledge:
    Experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software
    packages.

    Language:
    Fluency in both oral and written English and Myanmar.

    Critical Success Factors:
    Strong interpersonal skills; courtesy, tact and ability to work effectively with people of different
    national and cultural background. Ability to interpret and analyze a wide variety of programme
    issues and statistical information, and to maintain accurate and precise records. Ability to
    communicate in a team with people from different nationalities, cultural and ethnic backgrounds,
    ability to work in a team environment and achieve common goals.

    Expected Results:
    Organized and precise records; well analyzed data with minimum supervision.

    Desired skills:
    Training and/or experience using other WFP software; knowledge of WFP financial regulations and
    rules, and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work.

    Please send applications to:       Human Resources Unit
                                       (Field Monitor Assistant SC-4 Magwe)
                                       United Nations World Food Programme
                                        rd
                                       3 Floor, Inya Lake Hotel, 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road
                                       Yangon, Myanmar, P.O. Box 650
                                       Email to: Myanmar.vacancy@wfp.org

                                       (OR)

                                       WFP Magwe sub-office
                                       (Field Monitor Assistant SC-4 Magwe)
                                       No. 136-137, Aung Saytanar Street, Aung Saytanar B Group,
                                       Magwae

    Note: Applications are invited from interested Myanmar nationals Interested candidate should submit
    their application with updated UN P-11 Form, relevant educational certificates showing highest level
    of educational attainment and the names and contact information of three references. Please mention
    in the applications if there is, blood/ marriage relationships with the existing WFP employees.
    Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will
    be notified. Please do not send original documents as they will not be returned.




MYANMAR OFFICE: 3rd Floor, Inya Lake Hotel, 37 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon, Myanmar, P.O Box 650
Telephone: +95 1 657011~6 (6 lines) — Fax: +95 1 657017
Email: wfp.yangon@wfp.org — Website: www.wfp.org/countries/myanmar