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.

Under the supervision of the Head of Strategy, the programme manager is responsible for the following:

Management of the ACCESS’ Program in one of the Fund’s geographies

• Manage existing portfolio of grants throughout the Funding period.
• Through consultations (Regional/State Partners, national programs, EHOs and other Partners as relevant,) identify and pursue ways to expand populations’ access to the EPHS
• Close teamwork with the Health, HSS, and Health for All teams within the Strategy unit, including seeking advice, taking it on board, sharing information, and working as ‘one team’ in the implementation of programs
• Liaise with government, development partners, UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs and EHOs on developments in the given geography
• Ensure delivery of health programmes’ implementation through the most efficient approach (number and nature of Implementing Partners, work through existing/sustainable structures, etc.)
• Pursue other efficiency gains wherever possible during grant making process, grant negotiation and setting new engagement with partners
• With the support from the M&E team and the Programme Support Unit, conduct timely reviews of program deliverables and of technical and financial reports 6 monthly in order to track the performance of partners and support to make Funding decisions based on their performance ( performance based Funding).
• Maintain a clear understanding of grant outcomes, in particular as they relate to the strengthening of health systems and the improved health situation of vulnerable communities. Regularly communicate on these outcomes with partners and stakeholders.

Information and knowledge management

• Keep the ACCESS Fund and its key partners abreast of developments in the relevant geographic area
• Draft bi-annual lessons-learned reports and/or case studies that highlight key developments in the area
• On a regular basis, critically analyze risks to ACCESS investments in the area. Develop, implement, and update mitigation plan(s) for identified risks.
• In partnership with the existing Conflict Sensitivity partner, ensure that program activities are aligned with ACCESS conflict sensitivity principles.

Other

• Attend coordination meetings on developments in the geography/area on behalf of Access
• Coordinate program visits from the ACCESS Fund Management Office and/or the Fund Board

Education

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline preferably in international development, public health, public administration, sociology, political science with 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience is considered as equivalent

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of experience managing grants or projects is required
• At least 3 years of working experience in the health sector is required
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required.
• Experience of working sensitively and effectively in a culturally diverse setting is an advantage
• Previous experience with the 3MDG Fund desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting policy and program memos desirable
• Strategic planning, including the use of the logical framework approach and other planning activities desirable
• Risk management experience, particularly in conflict sensitive areas desirable
• Understanding of development aid, health, and humanitarian aid architecture desirable
• Experience working in local governance, including but not limited to formal local government structures, local and community based NGOs, traditional governance systems, and informal networks desirable

Languages

• Fluency in English and Myanmar is required.
• Knowledge of other languages spoken in Myanmar would be an advantage

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: LICA-10
Contract duration: Open-ended (subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance)

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

This position is open for UNOPS Internal Candidates and Myanmar Nationals Only.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

This position is part-time, equivalent to 80% of a full-time workload. This translates to working 4 days per week. Entitlements such as benefits and leave are prorated based on this percentage of effort.