Monitoring Assistant (Nutrition) GS4

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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 EMPLOYEMENT

Job Title: Monitoring Assistant (Nutrition)

Grade : General Service Level 4

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Number of Post : 1                    

Duration: 12 months (extendable)

Duty Station: Maungdaw

Report to : Programme Associate (Nutrition)

Date of Publication: 12 August 2022

Deadline of Application: 26 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 Programme Associate (Nutrition) and overall supervision by the Programme Policy Officer in Maungdaw Field Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties: -

• Assist in the development and implementation of various nutrition activities and processes, supporting alignment with established targets, strategies and guidelines.
• Assist in liaising with Cooperating Partners (CPs) to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing nutrition activities to ensure entitlements received are as per programme guidelines.
• Assist in planning and ensuring implementation, by WFP and/or CPs, of nutrition education interventions. Whenever possible, coordinate activities with other partners for complementary nutrition sensitive activities (agriculture sector, wash sector, etc).
• Conduct nutrition monitoring activities, including the establishment of regular MUAC measurement of children and maintain data in the database.
• Monitor admission and discharge of beneficiaries to nutrition programme by CPs in all distribution points and MAM centers and make sure that admission and discharge are performed in line with WFP protocols.
• Monitor beneficiary register of CPs and assist in evaluating nutrition situation and prevailing trends on the progress of all beneficiaries.
• Ensure Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and Social Behaviour Change and Communication (SBCC) education is disseminated to the target beneficiaries by CPs and involve in the preparation of key IYCF and health messages in reference to the existing health and nutrition education materials.

• Participate in food distributions and cooking demonstration sessions conduction, and deliver nutrition messages to the community, particularly to the beneficiaries of blanket nutrition distribution according to programme requirement.
• Conduct joint home visit to beneficiaries under both MAM prevention and MAM treatment programme in order to verify and observe nutritional awareness, maternal and childcare practice, ration storage, utilization and IYCF practice of the care givers at household level.
• Compile statistical data and prepare draft reports of nutritional relevant events including food management, distribution and other related issues at field level by CPs.
• Identify any apparent issues in the programme and report them to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist other nutrition support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Ensure that the update COVID-19 prevention measures are adhered in all types of nutrition activities by all CPs and follow up the supply and proper utilization of PPE items by staff as well as by food handler at distribution points.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Four or more years of responsible programme 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.
• Knowledge of local language is an asset.

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.