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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.<\/em><\/p>\n 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.<\/em><\/p>\n Job Title: Programme Assistant (Nutrition)<\/p>\n Grade: General Service Level 5<\/p>\n Type of contract: Fixed Term <\/p>\n Number of Post : 1 <\/p>\n Duration: 12 months (extendable)<\/p>\n Duty Station: Yangon<\/p>\n Report to : Activity Manager, Nutrition Unit<\/p>\n Date of Publication: 14 September 2022<\/p>\n Deadline of Application: 28 September 2022<\/p>\n This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only. Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply<\/p>\n Under the direct supervision of Activity Manager (Nutrition Unit), Yangon, the incumbent will perform the following duties:<\/p>\n \u2022 Monitor the food \/cash and nutrition assistance for all SO3 nutrition activities (Prevention of Stunting, Treatment of Moderate acute malnutrition, Prevention of Acute malnutrition, HIV\/TB nutrition support) in collaboration with relevant counterparts and implementation partners, specifically in Yangon. Education: <\/p>\n Language: <\/p>\n The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/em><\/p>\nCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT<\/h2>\n
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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.<\/p>\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)<\/h2>\n
\u2022 Assist the Senior Programme Associate and Activity Managers by providing technical support and the development and implementation of nutrition activities under the Yangon Field Office.
\u2022 Support in the review of Field Level Agreements (FLAs) as well as negotiations\/discussions with partners on relevant budgets and proposals covered under the SO3 nutrition programmmes.
\u2022 Review monthly food and cash distribution reports and upload in WFP system.
\u2022 Prepare reports and undertake analysis of the reports for Prevention of Stunting, Treatment of Moderate acute malnutrition, prevention of Acute malnutrition, HIV\/TB nutrition support (e.g., food and cash request, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support in the operational decision-making process.
\u2022 Review partner\u2019s monthly\/quarterly\/annual reports and provide technical inputs for programme implementation with partners.
\u2022 Provide technical support for nutritional assessment, counseling, behavioral change communication, food and cash distribution, the establishment of proper storage for food and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E).
\u2022 Organize relevant trainings and workshop as a part of technical support.
\u2022 Support capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and community volunteers.
\u2022 Work and exchange information with internal counterparts (M&E, VAM ,CBT, Relief) to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
\u2022 Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g., food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines.
\u2022 Take part in regular technical coordination and programme review meetings.
\u2022 Liaise with cooperating partners, agencies, and NGOs to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing nutrition activities.
\u2022 Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
\u2022 Perform any other appropriate duties as required. <\/p>\nSTANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/h2>\n
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