Field Monitor Assistant – Fixed Term Zimbabwe
Field Monitor Assistant – Fixed Term
Proposed Pay Level : G5
Duty Station : Masvingo
Organizational Context and Role:
The United Nations World Food Programme (UN/WFP) in Zimbabwe seeks applications
from qualified candidates for its Masvingo Office.
Accountabilities: Within delegated authority, the Field Monitor Assistant will be responsible
for the following duties:
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the assistance programme at the
local level, in close collaboration with the implementing 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 items 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;
• Assist in the conduct of regular meetings of implementing partners on the
commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other
relevant issues;
• Assist in the implementation of the plan of action, review achievement and
constraints and provide feedback accordingly;
• Assist the WFP Officer and implementing 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 Officer 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.
Results Expected: 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. 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. Education: Secondary school education,
supplemented with experience or additional education in education, social services, nutrition,
agriculture or other related field. Experience: At least four years of progressively
responsible support or secretarial work experience including at least two years in the field of
accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations or other related field. Knowledge: VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 03/2014
Experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software
packages.
Qualified candidates are requested to submit their application together with an updated CV,
photocopies of certificates and name, address and telephone numbers of three referees in a
sealed envelope clearly indicating the Position Title and VA Number being applied for
to Human Resources Officer, World Food Programme, 15 Natal Road, Belgravia,
Harare on 19 January 2014. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the
recruitment processes.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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