Site Maintenance Assistant SSA1
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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: Site Maintenance Assistant SSA1
Grade : Special Service Agreement SSA1
Type of contract: Special Service Agreement
Number of Post : 1
Duration: 11 months
Duty Station: Myitkyinar
Report to : Business Support Assistant
Date of Publication: 17 August 2022
Deadline of Application: 31 August 2022
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 are especially encouraged to apply
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of Business Support Assistant and overall supervision by the Head of Admin/Finance/HR in Myitkyinar Field Office the incumbent will perform the following duties;
• Perform cleaning, functions as required, including washing, sweeping, dusting, vacuum-cleaning and polishing; and also cleaning office compounds;
• Maintain garden and lawns;
• Perform basic maintenance of outdoor/indoor environments, to keep them clean, well-organized and in a good condition.
• Provide support in loading/offloading and moving office equipment, furniture, baggage and other items for efficient site maintenance services.
• Serve beverages and maintains kitchen equipment and area; arrange for basic refurbishment and maintenance of kitchen area and equipment to facilitate efficient service.
• Maintain and clean all cleaning equipment utilized;
• Keep office rooms, including kitchens and toilets to ensure clean, hygienic and well-organized working environment.
• Operate and maintain photocopier, scanner and other office equipment and supplies;
• Provide laundry services including basic maintenance of related equipment, to ensure that WFP office and guesthouse items are clean.
• Perform any other appropriate duties as requested by the supervisor.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience
At least one or more years of experience in general administrative work.
Knowledge and skills
- Ability to use standard office equipment such as photocopiers and scanners.
- Ability to follow standard business support processes and procedures.
- Ability to provide information using courtesy and tact.
- Good attention to details.
Language
Good in both oral and written communication.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
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. At WFP, we are driven and defined by our mission to fight world hunger, save lives, feed people’s dreams of a brighter future, reduce risk and help enable people, communities and countries meet their own food and nutrition needs. WFP goes anywhere it’s needed and does what it takes to get the job done. You will find our people at the heart of every major humanitarian intervention around the world, providing the essential life-saving foundation required for those furthest behind. Each year, we reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries. Delivering our mission requires deep respect for personal and cultural differences and close collaboration between every member of our global team. While the 16,000-people working for WFP reflect the rich diversity of the world in which we work, the vital importance of our shared mission underpins a remarkably close community of purpose.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is offering life-changing job opportunities you are unlikely to find in other organizations. Working at WFP will give you the opportunity to work beyond your expectations, to be enriched by truly meaningful work and deepen your professional expertise.
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.
