DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS22 January 2025-23:59-GMT+06:30 Myanmar Time (Yangon)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is 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.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide support for the effective planning, coordination, and implementation of WFP’s programmatic activities, focusing on General Food Assistance (GFA). These activities primarily use cash-based transfer (CBT) and hybrid modalities to assist approximately 300,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable populations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Act as Deputy Head of Programme/SO1 Manager to oversee the implementation of GFA, ensuring alignment with WFP policies, standards, and strategic objectives.
Ensure effective coordination and integration of CBT and hybrid modalities into program delivery, addressing operational challenges and improving efficiency.
Monitor program activities to ensure timely and quality delivery of assistance to beneficiaries.
Provide technical support to the Programme team on CBT and hybrid modalities, ensuring adherence to WFP guidelines and risk mitigation measures.
Support the design and roll-out of innovative approaches to improve program effectiveness and beneficiary experience.
Review and validate distribution plans, budgets, and reports to maintain high programmatic standards.
Act as the focal point for coordination with other units (e.g., logistics, finance, and monitoring) to ensure seamless program implementation.
Represent the Programme unit in internal and external coordination meetings as needed.
Mentor and supervise Programme staff to build their technical skills and operational capacity.
Organize and facilitate training sessions for WFP staff, cooperating partners, and stakeholders on CBT, hybrid modalities, and programmatic best practices.
Support the Head of Programme in creating a collaborative and results-oriented team environment.
Contribute to the preparation of regular programmatic reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors.
Other as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced University Degree in international relations, political or economic science, business administration, or other relevant academic areas.
Technical skills: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written English and Myanmar.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in programme implementation and project management.