Programme Associate

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

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.