DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS11 November 2025-23:59-GMT+06:30 Myanmar Time (Yangon)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
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 ROLE: To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and program activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Act as field office asset creation technical focal point, assess and evaluate all proposals of WFP-CPs Asset Creation Projects inclusive of Non-food Items (NFI). Projects will include under the scopes of Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Adaptation and also related to rural infrastructure and agro-forestry.
Conduct feasibility assessment for Assets Creation Activities in advance to present at Field office Project Review Committee (PRC) meeting.
Assist the WFP and CP to comply with the WFP environmental and social safeguard requirements and coordinate and facilitate all environmental safeguarding monitoring and reporting activities for the projects
Ensure Assets Creation project proposals and designs are in line with WFPโs Environmental Social Standard (ESS) guidelines.
Prepare necessary documents and suggestions for PRC at both WFP Area-Office and country office levels.
Actively liaise with Cooperating Partners and WFP country office focal points to facilitate for the Assets Creation projects.
Prepare briefing notes for Donor/any Assets Creation mission.
Ensure implementation, monitoring and supervision of the Assets Creation projects, by following relevant WFP rules, guidelines, and agreed contracts to comply with technical specifications.
Build capacities of WFP programme staffs and/or Cooperating Partnersโ staff for assessments, implementation, and monitoring of the Assets Creation projects.
Monitor and inspect FFA and NFI projects, ensuring that relevant WFP norms are properly adopted, and supervise on-gong FFA and NF project to ensure that all contracts comply with technical specifications
Prepare the monitoring reports for any Assets Creation activities done by WFP-CPs and provide suggestions in order to highlight room for improvement.
Assist to Country Office Programme Policy Officer for programme related issues.
Update FFA/NFI database and prepare progress tracking sheet for report to WFP Country Office; compile and continually update a list of implemented and completed FFA projects outputs in COMET and follow up activities.
Coordinate with relevant counterpart Departments/Agencies and work closely with CPs to increase smooth implementation and quality outputs; to ensure that projects contribute to the long-term development of village communities.
Conduct necessary technical surveys and assessments for outputs and outcomes of the Assets Creation projects and analyze ways for livelihoods improvement and sustainable development in the area.
Organize and assist in conducting programme-related meetings at the field office and taking other programme related responsibilities; Oversee and certify the budget for SO2-Activity 5 implementation under Field Office in line with signed FLA.
Assist the WFP Gender focal and implementing partners in encouraging womenโs access to economic skills development and sensitizing public opinion on gender issues and gender focused activities.
Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in a field related to Civil engineering. A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering will be preferable.
Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in both the design and implementation of construction works.DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
Experiences, preferably in rural development: Infrastructure relating to rural/village roads, agriculture, irrigation and drainage, and environmental safeguards
Language: Fluency in both spoken and written English and Myanmar.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Job Title: Programme Associate (Activity 5, Engineer)
Grade: G-6/ SC-6/ SSA-6
Type of contract: Multiple Contract Types
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Multiple Locations (Myitkyina, Taunggyi, Nyung U, Hpa An, Sittwe)
Date of Publication: 29 Oct 2025
Deadline of Application: 12 Nov 2025
This vacancy announcement is open for Myanmar nationals only.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
TERMS AND CONDITIONSWFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension and leave plus medical insurance.
This vacancy announcement is not tied to any currently open position. It is a Roster for qualified applicants to express their interest for future positions. All applications received will be reviewed and go through a selection process to assess relevant experience and qualifications. Applicants who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further interviews or assessments and to confirm their interest and availability.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.