12 November 2014 Reference no. VA14/072 World Food Programme Myanmar – Vacancy Announcement Contract type Post title Number of Post Duty Station Report To Required Period of Service Deadline for application : : : : : : : Fixed Term NO-C Program Officer/ Deputy Head of Programme One Yangon Deputy Country Director 1 year (Extendable) 26 November 2014 Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply Duties and Responsibilities: Under the immediate supervision by the Deputy Country Director/Head of Programme, the Programme Officer/Deputy Head of Programme will be responsible for the following duties:            Responsible for overall program management which includes design, implementation and monitoring of WFP programs and activities in Myanmar; Develop and sustain liaison with key professionals, NGOs and government departments engaged in the field of food security Involve in technical working groups in designing the policy frameworks and implementation with regards to food security, social protection and rural development Assist the government in identifying fields of development where food assistance can be usefully employed and give assistance in planning, formulating and targeting recipients for the new request of WFP food assistance Establish partnership with international and local NGOs for implementation of the WFP activities at the field level. Organize Programme Review Committee to review the project proposals from partners in accordance with WFP guidelines and procedures, negotiate the funding arrangement and endorse for management approval for project implementation under the field level agreement. Oversee the registration and fund commitment of field level agreements in the WINGS system and verification of actual disbursement Review and approve the monthly distribution plans by sub offices to track the progress against the plan and liaise with CO units to provide necessary support and ensure timely delivery of food to the project areas. Coordinate with programme technical units and provide overall guidance and support to the partners and sub offices. Manage the programme related funds including budget planning, utilization, and certification of ODOC, C&V and CDA associated costs, ensuring efficiency, accountability and compliance with WFP’s policies and procedures. Coordinate with Finance, Supply Chain Management and Donor relations units to ensure effective utilization of the funds. MYANMAR OFFICE: No. 5 Kanbawza Street, Shwe Taung Kyar (2) Ward, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar Phone: +95 1 2305971, 2305972, 2305973, 2305974, 2305975, 2305976 - Fax: +95 1 2305970 Email: [email protected] - Website: www.wfp.org/countries/myanmar        Participate in the formulation and evaluation of the project to review the output and achievement and recommend the implementation modalities of the operation. Liaise with cooperating partners and undertake visit to view project outputs and beneficiaries, inspect storage places and distribution points, in order to ensure that progress is made in the achievement of objectives. Participate in various management committees ensuring compliance with WFP rules and regulations. Provide operational support to the sub-offices and oversee the implementation of WFP activities in accord with WFP rules and regulations Supervise other programme staff, provide training and technical guidance in their work Assist the Deputy Country Directors and Programme advisors in all matters related to the delivery of WFP emergency assistance and bring to the attention of the management Perform other related duties as required. Qualification Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development assistance. Experience: At least five years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, development projects, emergency assistance, and/or operational aspects of national, bilateral or multilateral food aid or commercial transactions. Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration. Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Myanmar. Expected Results: Well prepared, analytical work; well managed projects, programmes and/or operations. Preparation of documents/operations which bring together country programmes in a manner which reflects strategic country strategies and executive decisions. Critical Success Factors: Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact, negotiating skills; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, host population, donors, NGOs and other UN agencies; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under MYANMAR OFFICE: No. 5 Kanbawza Street, Shwe Taung Kyar (2) Ward, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar Phone: +95 1 2305971, 2305972, 2305973, 2305974, 2305975, 2305976 - Fax: +95 1 2305970 Email: [email protected] - Website: www.wfp.org/countries/myanmar his/her supervision. Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Desired skills: Knowledge of relevant WFP specified software. Please send applications to: Human Resources Unit Programme Officer/ Deputy Head of Programme NO-C Yangon United Nations World Food Programme No. 5, Kanbawza Street, Shwe Taung Kyar 2 Ward Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar Email to: [email protected] Note: Applications are invited from Interested Myanmar nationals. Interested candidates 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: No. 5 Kanbawza Street, Shwe Taung Kyar (2) Ward, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar Phone: +95 1 2305971, 2305972, 2305973, 2305974, 2305975, 2305976 - Fax: +95 1 2305970 Email: [email protected] - Website: www.wfp.org/countries/myanmar