Programme Associate G6

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4 June 2026-23:59-GMT+06:30 Myanmar Time (Yangon)

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• 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).

The Programme Associate (G6) will support the effective implementation of programme activities by ensuring strong coordination, monitoring, reporting, and partner engagement. The role focuses on operational oversight, compliance, and quality assurance across all programme interventions under Rakhine Area Office.

THE ROLE: Under the supervision of Programme Policy Offier to provide the overall management, implementation, and coordination of programme activities, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) functions, and cooperating partner (CP) management to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality delivery of outputs in line with programme objectives.

Key responsibilities

Programme management

• Support the overall planning, implementation, and monitoring of programme activities.

• Coordinate with cooperating partners (CPs) to ensure timely and effective delivery of activities.

• Facilitate the development of distribution plans and ensure alignment with programme priorities.

• Conduct regular follow-up on weekly distribution progress and address implementation bottlenecks.

Cooperating Partner management

• Maintain regular communication with CPs to ensure delivery of quality outputs.

• Provide continuous guidance and feedback to CPs on programme implementation.

• Follow up on CP performance and compliance with agreed standards and timelines.

• Ensure proper documentation and communication regarding CP-related activities.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Coordinate and oversee M&E activities to track programme performance.

• Ensure accurate and timely data collection, validation, and reporting.

• Support field monitoring visits and prepare field visit plans.

• Supervise Monitoring Assistants and provide technical support as needed.

Financial and operational processes

• Review Field Level Agreements (FLAs) and ensure compliance with organizational requirements.

• Prepare and review cash requests and cash reports in coordination with relevant units.

• Ensure timely and accurate financial documentation and reporting from CPs.

Reporting and documentation

• Prepare and consolidate reports, including:

  • Food Release Notes

  • Monthly Distribution Reports

  • Data inputs for Annual Country Reports

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all programme data and documentation.

• Maintain organized records for audit and review purposes.

Coordination and communication

• Ensure effective day-to-day coordination with internal teams and external partners.

• Facilitate clear communication channels between programme teams and CPs.

• Address issues proactively to avoid delays in programme implementation.

Supervision and capacity building

• Provide day-to-day supervision of Monitoring Assistants.

• Offer technical support and guidance to field staff and CP teams.

• Identify capacity gaps and support capacity-building initiatives for CPs.

Deliverables

• Timely and accurate programme reports (FRN, MDR, ACR inputs).

• Regular weekly updates on distribution progress.

• Quality-assured CP performance and compliance.

• Well-documented field monitoring and supervision reports.

• Approved distribution plans and financial documentation (cash requests/reports, FLAs).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, or related field.

• At least 5–6 years of relevant experience in programme management, M&E, or partner coordination.

• Experience working with cooperating partners and field-based operations is required.

• Strong understanding of humanitarian or development programme implementation.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.

• Proven ability in data management, analysis, and reporting.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Myanmar and English.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Programme Associate G6

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract

Number of Post: 1

Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Sittwe
Date of Publication: 22 May 2026
Deadline of Application: 04 June 2026

This vacancy announcement is open for Myanmar nationals only.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension and leave plus medical insurance.

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