Programme Policy Officer (Activity Manager – HIV/TB nutrition support) NOA Nay Pyi Taw
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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: Programme Policy Officer (Activity Manager – HIV/TB nutrition support)
Grade : NO-A
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Number of Post : 1
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Nay Pyi Taw
Report to : Head of Nutrition,
VA Number : 828864
Date of Publication: 14 August 2023
Deadline of Application: 28 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.
JOB PURPOSE
The activity manager will be responsible to follow up the above achievements in collaboration with the relevant counterpart, partners, and other concerned UN agencies. She/He will also support SO3 activities achievements. This position plays a key role in HIV/TB nutrition assistance implementation, providing technical and operational support to Country Office ,Field Office Programme, and cooperating partners implementation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of Head of Nutrition and overall supervision of the Head of Programme in WFP Country Office in Nay Pyi Taw, the incumbent will perform the following duties:-
- Manage the implementation of nutrition projects and activities, in charge of HIV/TB nutrition assistance implementation activities
- Plan and design the activity programme, including planning outputs and resource requirements, together with relevant partners. Integrate cross-cutting themes as appropriate (e.g. gender).
- Review proposals from the implementation partners and negotiations with partners and the field office collaborate with WFP’s Field Offices (FOs) and the implementation partners to ensure the implementation of an effective programme and budget and implementation planning negotiations with partners and the field office for the field level agreement.
- Involve in the selection of transfer modalities/mechanisms for nutrition assistance programme
- Involve in pipeline management/CBT management for food/cash modality by coordination with Budget and Programming Unit, Supply Chain, CBT team, FSU, and Field offices
- Regularly review the quarterly and monthly distribution plan Vs actual distribution
- Manage the activity programme’s budget, monitoring expenditures against outputs as the programme progresses.
- Regularly monitor and review of the County Office, Filed Office pipeline status
- Expandthe implementation if the resource is available and regular reporting to the management about the resource situation
- Adjust implementation cost/food transfer cost/CBT transfer cost based on the actual current implementation by checking the financial report, FTC analysis etc
- Reflect the update trend of beneficiary, MT, cash-based transfer budget in the Budget Revision (BR) and implementation exercise
- Track performance of projects contributing to the outcomes, collaborating with VAM and M&E on monitoring of impact delivery.
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- Engage in resource mobilization efforts for the activity and coordinate with the PCR unit for fundraising and reporting; (e.g. preparing proposals, raising funds, etc.)
- Develop and manage partnerships with external partners, including the UN, and implementing partners (incl. evaluation of implementing partners).
- Identify and analyze risks and mitigation measures related to the activity implementation. Carry out risk management actions.
- WFP is part of the Myanmar UNAIDS joint team. Provide implementation support for UNJOINT Activity.
- Collaborate with other nutrition programme and emergency nutrition assistance programme, based on resource availability and situation.
- Involve in the development of SOPs, guidelines, and IEC materials, especially for the HIV/TB nutrition programme
- Conduct capacity building activities to filed office focal, WFP’s implementation partners to prepare for and respond nutrition programme
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in Health/ Nutrition, Development or another related field, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience:
- Minimum seven years of working experience after completion of the first university degree with five years of professional experience in humanitarian operations including health (HIV & TB) and/or nutrition programme, Programme & Policy, Project/Programme Management including coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent knowledge of WFP’s procedure and policy, nutrition programme, modalities, including associated budget revision process.
- Strong understanding of WFP’s corporate planning processes at HQ, RB, and CO level
- Familiarity with the WFP technical tools used for activity management and reporting, including WFP’s financial and budget management and reporting frameworks, WINGS, IRM, COMET, etc.
Additional experience in following functional capabilities is an advantage.
- Programme Lifecycle & Nutrition Assistance: Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors for the targeted nutrition programme throughout the lifecycle .
- Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers): Ability to analyze and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development.
- Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e., nutrition, VAM, etc.): ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialized fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation, and monitoring.
- Emergency Programming: provide inputs into the development, implementation, and realignment of high-quality emergency programmes.
- Experience working with wider and various range of stakeholders relating to nutrition
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Knowledge & Skills:
- Project/activity management.
- Excellent written and oral/presentation skills.
- Strong planning and time management, with a structured results-oriented approach.
- Strong planning and time management, with a structured results-oriented approach and quality monitoring and reporting
- Good Coordination and communication skill.
- Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Language: Fluency in both Myanmar and English language.
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our 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 gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).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 (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, 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.
