M&E Specialist (Internal Announcement)

Mid Senior Programme & Policy

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-10 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-10 contracts.

Background Information - Myanmar

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.

Background Information - Job-specific

Access to Health Fund

The Access to Health Fund aims to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas of Myanmar. 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 and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria) and to strengthen health systems.

The Access to Health Fund is supported by the United Kingdom, Sweden, the United States, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and Norway. Takeda, a private donor also provides a dedicated fund to Access to Health with a similar vision of reaching essential health services to marginalized and vulnerable populations in conflict-affected and hard-to-reach areas and for health system improvement in Shan State.

This position is expected to lead the high level M&E deliverables of the Fund and oversee the management of multiple grants agreements with implementing partners during the 2024-2028 strategic period. Implementing partners include international and national non-government organisations, civil society organisations (CSOs), community-based organisations (CBOs), United Nations agencies, and private sector organisations, as well as academic and research institutions.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Monitoring & Evaluation Senior Manager, the incumbent of the post will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

Team management and support

• Guide, mentor and supervise M&E team members under assigned Regional Teams.
• Take an active role in the quality assurance of team’s deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members on M&E of Reproductive,
• Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (RMNCH) and/or HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria grants.

Grant management support

• Monitor and analyze grants / implementing partners performance, and propose any actions that may be necessary, including termination of, or adjustments to grants to ensure compliance with Fund policy and priorities.
• Conduct field visits and Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQA) to ensure that reported data is accurate and in line with standard indicators, grant work plans, partner log frame and the Fund’s Log Frame.
• Provide effective feedback and support to implementing partners on their performance and data quality, and follow-up as necessary.
• Build capacities of Implementing Partners in monitoring and evaluation.
• Lead M&E forums and participate in other coordination meetings with IPs and stakeholders.

M&E system strengthening

• Provide technical inputs into the design, implementation and improvement of the Fund monitoring and evaluation system, policies, tools, processes.
• Under the overall leadership of the M&E Officer, coordinate operationalization of Performance-based funding.
• Lead the development and implementation of Value for Money principle of the Access to Health Fund's system.
• Adapt monitoring arrangements to the realities of conflict-affected areas

Strategic information and reporting - Oversee data compilation, analysis and reporting processes to measure progress and achievements. - Provide strategic information to the M&E Officer and Senior Management in investment decision-making. - Support various external /internal assessments, evaluations and data requests.

Other M&E support and tasks

• Support future programming efforts
• Review and provide technical inputs on research proposals
• Promote dissemination of lessons and knowledge sharing.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education- Master’s degree preferably in health programs or relevant discipline is required. - A Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience is considered as equivalent.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant M&E experience in health programs is required.
• Experience of successful development and implementation of an M&E system for a health programme is required.
• Extensive knowledge of Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health combined with some knowledge of Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health programs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the M&E requirements of a Fund Management Office is an asset.
• Program implementation / monitoring experience in conflict-affected areas will be an asset
• Experience working with international organizations is desirable.
• Mentoring / people management experience is an important asset.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills are required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Myanmar is required.

Competencies

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, level and duration

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.

Additional Information

• 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.

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