Field Monitor Assistant (Roster)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
NO. VA-057/2012
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Post
Title: Field Monitor Assistant
(Roster)
Post
Grade: SC4
Duty
Station: Bossaso & Garowe
Date of
issue: 22.11.2012
Contract
type: Service Contract Closing
date: 05.12.2012
Organizational background
The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food
assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and emergency school feeding,
while also supporting humanitarian air and logistics services, food security
coordination and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified
Somali candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female
candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties
and Responsibilities:
Under
the direct supervision of the Programme Officer and the overall supervision of
the Head of Area Office/Sub-Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the
following duties;
·
Co-ordinate and monitor implementation of WFP food
assistance programme;
·
Establish cordial working relationship with the local
authorities, Cooperating Partners (CPs) and the village leaders for efficient
implementation of the approved projects/food distribution for the benefit of
the target groups;
·
Assist in conducting regular meetings with village leaders,
CPs and local authorities on the commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements,
food entitlements, security and other relevant issues;
·
Undertake regular field visits to monitor and review the
overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage, transport and
distribution at the sites;
·
Supervise the efficient distribution of food items at the
sites;
·
Report on events regarding food management, distribution and
other related issues;
·
Ensure timely and accurate reporting by the CPs;
·
Assist the Programme Officer and CPs in encouraging women’s
access to economic skills development and sensitizing public opinion on gender
issues and gender focused activities;
·
Supervise and train personnel as and when required;
·
Perform any other related duties as required.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Education:
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Secondary school education,
supplemented with experience or additional education in education, social
services, nutrition, agriculture or other related field.
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Experience:
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At least three years of
progressively responsible support experience, including at least one year in
the field of statistics, refugee operations, or another related field. Past experience working on nutrition
related programmes is a plus. At least one year at the G3 level or equivalent.
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Language:
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Fluency in both oral and written
communication in English and Somali.
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Knowledge:
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Experience utilizing computers,
including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software
packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system administrative policies,
rules, regulations and procedures.
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Interested and
qualified candidates are requested to submit
online applications only according to the following procedures:
·
An accurately filled in Personal History Form
(P11) provided at the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by
e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org
·
Quote the Vacancy
Announcement number and job title;
·
Hand delivered applications will no longer be
accepted;
·
Applications that do not meet the above
requirements will be disregarded;
·
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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