Programme Management - Senior Officer (Security Risk Management)

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-9 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 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-9 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, the Livelihood and Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). 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, 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

The Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT) aims to strengthen the resilience and sustainable livelihoods of poor households in Myanmar by helping people reach their full economic potential.

LIFT reaches people in need through different organizations in many parts of the country.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Programme Management Specialist and in accordance with the UNOPS policies, procedures and practices, the Programme Management Senior Officerwill involve in the following principal areas: 1. Support the FMO programme officers managing CSO contracts with practical advice and assistance on Security Risk Management issues 2. Provide direct and practical support to CSO implementing partners according to their needs and capacities 3. Ensure that LIFT implementing partners with sub-partnership agreements with CSOs support them for Security Risk Management 4. Contribute to exchange and learning within the FMO and among the partners to identify good practices that improve safety and security.

More specifically, the postholder will be carrying out the following:

A. Analyze and communicate security information

• Review project proposals and comment on the Risk Analysis provided by applicants including reports from IPs;
• Ensure Security Risks are identified or will be identified before start of implementation;
• Ensure that budgets include security related expenditures.

B. Assessments - Guide or validate security risks assessments of CSO partners - Identify gaps and provide advice to address the gaps

C. Capacity building - Identify and propose capacity building needs for FMO staff on safety and security related topics, including training, self-learning and coaching - Train/organize security and safety related training for CSO partners and their staff

D. Implementation support - Assist CSOs in the development of simple and practical Security Risk Management Plans; - Provide guidance for the development and use of tools, guidelines, checklists and standard operating procedures ensuring that a Security Risk Management Plan is an integral part of the organizational culture and programme implementation; some of the areas to be considered will include:

• Safe travel of staff
• Safe transport of supplies and equipment
• Safe use of IT equipment and communication devices
• Hibernation and relocation
• Response measures for incidents, including management structures (such as Crisis Management Team)
  • Conduct field and monitoring visits to review the implementation and use of safety and security plans and tools by LIFT implementing partners.
  • Conduct simple safety and security assessment with LIFT implementing partners, focusing on civil society organizations.

E. Coordination and representation - Represent UNOPS as focal point in meetings and working groups and other forums related to Safety & Security - Prepare information related to safety and security for the Fund Director and other FMO team members as needed and requested

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education - Bachelor degree in any field is required. - Master degree may substitute for required years of experience. - Recognised training in security risk management is desirable

Work Experience

• Minimum 4 years work experience preferably in practical security risk management with an International or National NGO; experience in operations/logistics in a complex and/or conflict setting would also be considered.
• Experience of liaising effectively with different stakeholders within an organization as well as coordinating with external stakeholders, including CSOs and NGOs is desirable.
• Proven capability to identify security risks in an organization and develop practical systems to enhance security risk management including transport, procurement, office management, fleet management, digital safety, hibernation & relocation planning is an asset.
• Experience in delivering or organizing trainings related to security risk management is highly desirable.
• Ability to plan and organize work and to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies is highly preferred.

Language - Full working knowledge in English and fluency in Myanmar language is required. - Knowledge of other languages used in Myanmar is considered as an asset.

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: ICA

Contract level: Local ICA Specialist - 9

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 vacancy is a local position and open to Myanmar Nationals Only.

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.