UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as the fund manager for some of the largest development programmes in the country. In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards the elimination of Malaria, which works to accelerate progress toward malaria elimination in the Greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure, and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs, and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
The Access to Health Fund (2024-2028) is the fourth round of multi-donor financing for health in Myanmar, building on the work of the Three Diseases Fund (2007-2012), the 3MDG Fund (2013-2018) and the first phase of the Access to Health Fund (2019-2023). To improve health equity in Myanmar, Access to Health focuses on the most underserved and vulnerable populations under a rights-based approach, bringing health services where they are most needed, in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas. The Fund works with local and international partner organizations and other key stakeholders to increase people’s access to health services (maternal, newborn and child health; sexual and reproductive health and rights; combating HIV, tuberculosis and malaria; emergency health services) and to strengthen local health systems.
The Fund is driven by the conviction that pooling donor resources enables programme coherence and leads to greater impact. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is contracted as the Fund Manager, to administer the funds and provide monitoring and oversight. In addition to the donors to the pooled fund, Access to Health receives funding from the company Takeda Pharmaceutical Limited through its Global CSR Program, to improve health services in ethnic areas in Shan State.
The Access to Health Fund is structured in five departments reporting to the Fund Director: Programmes (Deputy Director (Programme) and three Regional Team Leaders), Strategy (Head of Strategy and Four Team Leaders working on Immunization, Cross-cutting themes, Health Systems Strengthening, and Strategic Purchasing), Monitoring and Evaluation (Senior Officer and two Team leaders), Special programs (managing earmarked funds from donors that do not contribute to the pooled fund but align with the overall strategy of the Fund) and Communications. The Deputy Fund Director (Fund Management) will play a crucial role in leading the Fund, supporting teams, and enhancing the Fund’s ability to provide access to health to vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas in Myanmar as well as activities outside of Myanmar. The Deputy Fund Director (Fund Management) will interact and collaborate closely with the UNOPS Myanmar Program Management Office which is a joint structure across the UNOPS funds handling compliance, contractual management as well as financial disbursements.
The Deputy Fund Director (Fund management), reporting to the Fund Director, will bring excellent strategic leadership skills, and a track record of success managing multi-donor funds in complex contexts.
1. Leadership and Management
2. Donor Relations
3. Strategy
4. Operations
Education
Experience
Language Requirement
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) |
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. |
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: IICA4, ICS12
Contract duration: Open-ended (subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance)
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https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Terms and Conditions
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements