General Information

Position Title

Programme Management Officer (Nutrition & Food Security)

Job Category

Programme

Duty Station(s)

Sittwe

Seniority Level

Associate

ICS Level

ICS 08

Contract Type

ICA – LICA – Specialist – Regular

Contract Level

LICA 8

Posting Start Date

12-Dec-2025

Posting End Date

28-Dec-2025

Duration

Open-Ended (subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

Job Highlight

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to improved nutrition outcomes in Myanmar through the Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT). The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and provides exposure to programme management within an international development context.

About the Region

The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors – including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management – supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Background Information – Myanmar

Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for some of the largest development programmes in the country. In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative targeting drug resistant malaria in the greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS also 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.

About the Project Office

Project Information

LIFT is embarking on a new strategic period for 2024-2028. The LIFT 2024-2028 Strategy builds on the achievements of LIFT”s experience as well as recent adaptations and learning in the face of a changing and dynamic context. The new Strategy outlines an approach to tackle structural drivers of poverty and vulnerability, while also considering immediate interventions to secure and maintain Myanmar”s previous development gains. LIFT has proven itself as a key delivery partner across Myanmar’s changing contexts – ranging from post-Nargis recovery, economic and rural development at a time of transition, and relief support during COVID-19. LIFT is managed by the United Nations Office for Projects Services (UNOPS) and has received funding from 16 international donors. The current donors are the United Kingdom, the European Union, Switzerland, Australia, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and Denmark.

Job Specific Context

Under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Management Advisor (Nutrition), the Programme Management Officer (Nutrition) will provide support to the implementation of nutrition & food security related activities in alignment with LIFT’s Plan of Action (POA) 2024–2028. The incumbent will assist in coordinating day-to-day programme processes and help follow up on implementation progress. The role contributes to ensuring that activities are carried out in line with agreed plans, established procedures and nutrition-related priorities. It also requires close collaboration across Programme Teams to facilitate the smooth delivery of programme activities

Role Purpose

The Programme Management Officer (Nutrition) will provide support for the implementation of nutrition activities in alignment with LIFT’s Strategy 2024–2028 and Plan of Action (POA).

Functions / Key Results Expected

Support to Programme Implementation and Planning

• Support the implementation of nutrition & food security-related activities, helping to ensure they follow established project plans, guidance and timelines in close coordination with the supervisor.

• Contribute to the preparation and review of annual work plans, budgets and reports, by consolidating information and supporting the technical inputs provided by senior colleagues.

• Help follow up on agreed actions, and contribute to the organisation of field missions, workshops and internal coordination meetings involving partners and stakeholders.

• Contribute to the integration of nutrition considerations into broader programme planning, ensuring consistency with food security and livelihoods priorities as guided by senior team members.

Coordination and Stakeholder Support

• Support coordination and information flow within and across Programme Teams, helping ensure effective collaboration in the planning and implementation of nutrition activities.

• Contribute to stakeholder engagement efforts led by the Programme Management Advisor, by helping gather and organise information, preparing materials, and supporting follow-up actions related to partners and external actors.

• Contribute to meeting summaries, coordination notes and follow-up actions, helping maintain clarity, continuity and organised communication across teams.

• Help monitor developments in Rakhine, sharing relevant updates internally with the Programme Management Advisor to support their engagement with local actors.

• Support communication flows with relevant UNOPS departments, helping ensure information related to programme development and results is channelled internally in a timely and organised manner.

Monitoring, Data, and Reporting

• Support monitoring and analysis of project performance indicators related to nutrition outcomes.

• Contribute to the consolidation of reports and data submitted by partners.

• Prepare brief summaries and progress updates to inform Programme Management Advisor”s reviews and planning discussions.

• Help identify patterns in the information received, highlighting observations to the Programme Manager that may inform improvements in implementation.

• Contribute to maintaining an updated overview of the context in Rakhine, helping track relevant developments and supporting inputs for the programme’s risk matrix.

Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Development

• Participate in the development and dissemination of tools, guidelines, and knowledge products on nutrition & food security programming.

• Support documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and case studies for internal and external communication.

• Collaborate with the Knowledge Management team to ensure evidence and innovations are captured and shared.

Skills

Food Security, Nutrition, Program Management, Project Coordination

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational 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.

Education Requirements

Required

• A Master’s degree in public health, nutrition, food security, social sciences, or another relevant field, with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required or a Bachelor’s degree in the above fields, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Desired

• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is desired

Experience Requirements

Required:

• A Minimum of 1 year of experience in programme implementation or coordination within nutrition, food security, or public health.

• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and reporting on project performance, including analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.

• Experience in working with implementing partners and other counterparts, or local organizations.

• Experience in working with implementing partners or local organizations.

• Ability to synthesize technical information into actionable recommendations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and data management tools.

• Experience supporting nutrition-sensitive programming or multi-sectoral approaches (e.g., agriculture, health, or social protection).

Desirable:

• Familiarity with UN or international NGO frameworks and operational procedures.

• Experience with capacity-building initiatives or preparation of technical materials and reports.

• Basic knowledge of GIS, data visualization, or information management systems is an asset.

Language Requirements

LanguageProficiency LevelRequirementEnglishFluentRequiredBurmeseFluentRequired

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. 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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
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• 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.