Programme Management Officer

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-8 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 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-8 contracts.

Background Information - Myanmar

Myanmar is one of UNOPS leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country, namely the Access to Health Fund, the Livelihood and Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In addition, UNOPS Myanmar is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Myanmar and Cambodia, and for the Global Fund¹s Regional Artemisinin-resistance Initiative targeting drug resistant malaria in the Greater Mekong sub-region. Additionally, UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including the Government of Myanmar, international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS Myanmar 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

Through this specific vacancy announcement UNOPS Myanmar is seeking the services of a qualified professional who will support the implementation of MMOC/3PI portfolio of health related projects by providing liaison support with the projects’ stakeholders mainly at the level of the Ministry of Health and Sport at the central level in Nay Pyi Taw and at the regional levels. The(se) project(s) could include both some infrastructure components such as construction and rehabilitation of health facilities and some procurement activities of medical equipment and consumables.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Partnership Advisor guidance Head of Program, the Programme Management Officer will provide direct support to the MMOC/3PI project managers through the execution of the following tasks:

• Works with MMOC/3PI program managers and projects managers of all the health projects to understand the projects’ strategic needs and implementation strategies;
• Develop, maintain, and intensify contacts with relevant representatives of the Myanmar Ministry of Health and Sport (MoHS);
• Develop and foster relationships with the key health local authorities at State levels;
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve the relationship between UNOPS and the MoHS;
• Proactively solve conflicts and address issues that could occur between UNOPS and the MoHS staff and local authorities;
• Act as a positive representation of UNOPS to all Government and Local stakeholders;
• Draft official letters in English and or Myanmar (when necessary) to communicate formally with relevant MoHS counterparts;
• Assure proper follow-up with MoHS representatives on all pending cases relates to MMOC/3PI health projects’ progress;
• Map all stakeholders at National and State levels and ensure the staff are kept updated on the structures of government at all level including any changes;
• Maintain thorough knowledge of MMOC/3PI health projects portfolio;
• Manage ad hoc requests from MMOC/3PI management team;
• Advice MMOC/3PI projects teams and MMOC/3PI management team on best practices related to communication and relationship management with national authorities;
• Works in collaboration with MMOC/3PI partnership team to support new projects identification, negotiation and development with the MoHS.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education - A Bachelor Degree in Public Health, Business, Economics, Social Science, International Development, Media/Communications, Public Administration and all related fields is required.

Work Experience - A minimum of two years work experience Programme, Communications, Administration and project support one of the area experience is required. - Excellent writing skills is required; - Strong analytical skills are desirable. - Prior experience working in health projects would be an asset - Prior event management experience would be an asset - Knowledge of the health sector in Myanmar would be an asset. - Prior experience in Myanmar or the sub-region is an asset.

Language - Fluency in both written and spoken English and Myanmar Language is a strong requirement.

Competencies

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 Contract (LICA).

Contract level: ICS 8 (LICA-8)

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 is local position, only Myanmar National can apply to this position. All other nationalities will be automatically rejected from the screening.

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.