Vacancy Announcement
WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.
Job Title: Unified Case Management System – Manager (UCM Manager)
Grade : Service Contract (SC Level 8)
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 6 months (possible extension)
Duty Station: Nay Pyi Taw
Report to : Accountability to Affected People Specialist
VA Number : 832873
Date of Publication: 21 May 2024
Deadline of Application: 4 June 2024
*This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only.
**Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary and leave plus a medical insurance.
To ensure the WFP programming in Myanmar is efficient, effective, and accountable to affected people WFP is developing a ‘unified case management’ system (UCM). The UCM will strengthen the collection, management, analysis, and use of key WFP data streams, starting with community feedback and process monitoring data. The UCM integrates key monitoring and Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) responsibilities and establishes the necessary systems and processes to manage and take timely corrective action for individual issues, and to analyze and learn from data streams over time to improve programming. Beyond WFP programming, the UCM will help lay the foundations for stronger WFP support to interagency response efforts including the AAPWG Community Voices Platform (CVP).
The UCM manager position is required to ensure the UCM is operational, effective, and adapts to WFP Myanmar’s changing needs over time. The UCM manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and functionality of the UCM system in line with all relevant SOPs, standards, and guidance. This position will be responsible for specific processes and outputs related to: individual case management, UCM system management and quality assurance, capacity strengthening of WFP staff and stakeholders, and data analysis and reporting. The UCM Manager will report to the Accountability to Affected People Specialist, who reports to the Head of Protection, Gender and Accountability to Affected People Team.
Adhering to all relevant country office and corporate SOPs, standards, and guidance the UCM Manager will:
1. UCM Case Management
2. UCM System Management & Quality Assurance
3. Capacity Building
4. Analysis & Reporting
EDUCATION: Masters degree in relevant social science, business, or computer science discipline including international relations, development, political science, human rights, economics, anthropology, or business administration.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge & Skills
Language
Fluency (level C) in written and spoken English (mandatory), knowledge of Burmese or additional local languages is an asset.
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
• Leading by example with integrity,
• Driving results and delivering on commitments,
• Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
• Applying strategic thinking,
• Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage.
Request for Disability-related Reasonable Accommodations:
It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
WFP is committed to an accessible, inclusive recruitment process.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to wfpmyanmar.vacancy@wfp.org.
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