The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Bangladesh invites applications from Bangladeshi nationals for recruitment of the following position:

Position Title	:	Field Monitor Assistant
Contract type	:	Fixed Term (FTA)
Level	:	GS - 5
No. of Function	:	1 (one)
Duty station	:	Cox’s Bazar
Duration	:	One year (with possibility of extension)

Major duties and responsibilities: The Field Monitor Assistant reports to the Senior Program Assistant (SPA), under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator, will be responsible for the following duties:

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the assistance programme (assistance to refugees from Myanmar, school feeding, maternal and child nutrition and livelihoods) at the local level, in close collaboration with the cooperating partners;
  
• Monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage, transport and distribution at the site and verify if the amounts received have been properly recorded, damaged or suspected to be damaged;
  
• Supervise the efficient distribution of food and cash at the site and ensure proper distribution of entitlements and verify appropriate entitlements are distributed and provide feedback to Field Officers and others on the distribution;
  
• Prepare qualitative and quantitative reports based on field monitoring findings, including recommended follow-up actions to ensure program goals are achieved, share with cooperating partners and WFP SPA and ensure follow-up actions are completed on a timely basis;
  
• Assist in the conduct of regular meetings of beneficiaries, project participants, community and refugee leaders and partners (Government, NGOs and private traders) on the commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant program issues;
  
• Assist in the implementation of the plan of action, review achievement and constraints and provide feedback accordingly;
  
• Assist the WFP SPA and cooperating partners in encouraging women’s access to economic skills development and sensitizing public opinion on gender issues and gender focused activities;
  
• Report periodically to the WFP SPA on relevant events regarding food management, distribution and other related issues;
  
• Identify any apparent issues in the programme and report them to the appropriate personnel;
  
• Supervise and train other personnel as appropriate;
  
• Perform other related duties as required.

Critical Success Factors: Strong interpersonal skills; courtesy, tact and ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background. Ability to interpret and analyze a wide variety of programme issues and statistical information, and to maintain accurate and precise records. Ability to communicate in a team with people from different nationalities, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, ability to work in a team environment and achieve common goals. Ability to work systematically, use initiative, good judgement, and to communicate complex matters both orally and in writing; proven ability to work in a team environment and achieve common goals.

Expected Results: Organized and precise records; well analyzed data with minimum supervision. Processing of work and related follow up done under general supervision. Use of own discretion to address unforeseen situations seeking advice from and/or reporting to supervisor as applicable.

Competencies:
Action Management: Organizes and plans work to accomplish given objectives with minimal supervision. Makes decisions, takes actions to move issues forward and follows up on actions. Delegates tasks with clear instructions. Prioritizes team activities based on urgencies, time constraints. Ensures that internal clients’ needs are properly met (e.g., follows up with clients) and that individuals have the training necessary to accomplish their work.

Communication: Constructs messages in a manner that respects sensitivity and confidentiality. Seeks opportunities to improve communication with all individuals regardless of gender, national and cultural background. Adapts the level of language and the complexity of content to the audience. Facilitates transparent communication among staff.

Ethics & Values: Encourages others to respect procedures and rules and to take individual responsibility for their work. Anticipates individual breaches in confidentiality and/or security and take action to prevent them. Ensures that WFP’s regulations, procedures and policies are applied within the work unit. Deals fairly and equitably with individuals under their supervision.

Teamwork: Identifies the developmental needs of team members. Ensures that all team members are informed and updated on the team’s progress and objectives.Takes constructive action to resolve conflict. Monitors team progress to ensure objectives are met. Ensures that the developmental needs of the team are met. Actively facilitates cooperation among team members.

Behavioural Flexibility: Incorporates diverse perspectives to solve problems. Encourages the exchange of diverse points of view within the work unit. Remains productive through periods of transition, ambiguity and/or uncertainty. Encourages others to be open and respond constructively to change. Promotes understanding and appreciation of diversity within the work unit. Creates work methods capable of accommodating changing priorities. Encourages others during periods of uncertainty.

Client Orientation: Encourages co-workers to achieve a high standard of client service. Manages the expectations of clients. Proactively informs clients of resources, services and issues affecting them. Evaluates clients’ feedback and adjusts own services. Ensures that staff understand their clients and their personal role in providing services to them. Works with client to resolve areas of dissatisfaction.

Interpersonal Relations: Works cooperatively and builds rapport with others. Seeks and applies constructive feedback from others. Able to identify and handle difficult working relationships. Aware of, and sensitive to, the interpersonal strengths and limitations of others. Uses diplomacy and tact to find mutual solutions where there are conflicting interests.

Minimum qualifications:

Education: Higher Secondary Education. Preferably University degree and/or equivalent with emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines; social sciences, nutrition, international relations or other related field.

Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible work experience including at least two years in the field of community and/or international development, emergency operations, refugee operations, cash and voucher programming or other related field. Experience in gender, nutrition, food security, protection, livelihoods and/or refugee assistance is highly desirable.

Language: Fluency in written and oral English and Bangla essential.

Desirable skills: Fluency in oral Chittagonian/Rohingyan dialect highly desirable.

Computer Skills: Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Submission of application: Only candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to send their application completing “Summary of Candidate’s Profile” as per attached format, detailed CV (with photograph, contact telephone number and name & addresses of three references) and updated Personal History Form to: Bangladesh_Vacancy_Announcement@wfp.org mentioning the position applied in the subject line by 10 November 2014. Applications without “Summary of Candidate’s Profile” and “Personal History Form” will be considered as incomplete and therefore disregarded. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or attempt to persuasion will disqualify the candidature.

Click here to download the Summary of Candidates Profile Form

Click here to download the Personal History Form.

WFP is an equal opportunity employer.
Since women are underrepresented in WFP Bangladesh, qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply