Programme Management Senior Officer - TB (Internal Announcement)

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 - Asia Regional Health Cluster

The Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC) was established in 2018 for efficient delivery of grants and funds management, and the provision of quality pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. The ARHC aims to significantly impact the targets of UN Sustainable Development Goal #3 on good health and well being by expanding the population benefitting from UNOPS-managed health-related engagements across the Asia Region.

The ARHC portfolio manages the Principal Recipient (PR) Programme of the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria in Asia. The Global Fund, which has been providing financial support to the Greater Mekong Sub-Region for malaria programs since 2003, has selected UNOPS as a PR, responsible for delivering the targets set out in the grant agreements, in collaboration with selected sub-recipients (SRs) from the National Programmes, international and local non-governmental organizations and United Nations agencies from five countries. In 2020, UNOPS-PR was tasked with additional role to manage Global Fund’s Covid-19 Response Mechanism (known as C19RM) that supports Covid-19 control and containment activities and measures to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria Programmes in Myanmar.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS is the Principal Recipient managing the RAI32E grant (2021-2023) established by the Global Fund, providing USD 228 million for malaria elimination activities in the Greater Mekong Subregion, plus USD 171 million for TB and HIV activities in Myanmar (2021-2023). The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the programme management and monitoring functions of the TB grant managed by the Principal Recipient.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Program Management Advisor and the direct supervision of Programme Management Specialist, the Programme Management Senior Officer (TB) will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Assist Programme Management Specialist in all tasks related to day to day management of GFATM TB grants and communication with SRs.
• Collaborate and review work plans, and reports submitted by the implementing partners, Sub-Recipients (SRs) and make sure that they are sound and in line with policies and strategies of National Programme and the funding agency, ensuring gender mainstreaming as appropriate.
• support SRs in implementing GF grants and participate in the development of their capacity as required.
• provide inputs for drafting Progress Update – Disbursement Request and cash forecasting of activities related to TB grants.
• Assist in routine monitoring of grant progress, all activities, results and implementation costs against costed work plans to ensure the actions supported by the fund are implemented effectively and efficiently and adjusted as needed to reflect changes in the National Programme as agreeable to the GF.
• Support grant making and/or realignment of the grants and negotiation with the GF whenever necessary.
• Assist in following up with implementing partners to ensure recommendations and necessary actions are carried out according to recommendations from the donor, Local Fund Agent (LFA) and/or audit firms.
• Propose any interventions that may be necessary, including termination or adjustment of actions to ensure compliance with the fund’s policy and strategies.
• Attend all relevant technical meetings and maintaining excellent contact with all stakeholders, whether in Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or in the field; gathering and applying detailed knowledge of all relevant issues impacting public health, particularly in the context of TB.
• Promote information sharing in all aspects related to public health and TB in Myanmar;
• Provide close support to the programme team in:

1. Implementation of the fund’s internal M&E Systems
2. Providing adequate feedback to/from the fund’s beneficiaries and data obtained from the fund’s internal M&E System
3. Providing advice to projects/actions supported by the fund on their own internal M&E System and needs.
4. Gaining in-depth knowledge of the national programme on their own internal M&E System, its consistency and effectiveness.

• Ensure GFATM protocols and standards are adhered to by UNOPS Partner agencies and SRs;
• Coordinate and manage training activities for SRs as needed;
• Liaise with WHO and Other UN Agencies to present and discuss strategies and issues regarding the TB initiative programs;
• Assist Programme Management Specialist in providing continuous hands-on support and to the National TB Programme in the development and tracking of budgets, work plans, forecasting and quantification, reprogramming, reporting and other programme related matters.
• Assist in drafting TORs for requests of proposals to be launched on behalf of the fund;
• Assist in the evaluation of proposals received either as a result of such calls or direct funding and ensuring that proposals are in compliance with policies and strategies of National Programme and with funding agency;;
• Assist in needs and resource assessments if and when needed;
• Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education

• Masters degree in epidemiology, statistics, demography, public health or social science, or a combination of university degree with a two years experience in relevant field

b. Work Experience

• At least five years experience in the development, design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems in developing countries relevant to disease control programme, with experience in providing strategic direction and developing functional M&E frameworks based on consolidated analytical inputs.
• Experience in team management is an asset.
• Experience with international donors and in the UN system would be an asset.
• Previous work in and knowledge of the political, economic and social situation in Myanmar would be an asset.

c. Language

• Proficiency in both English & Myanmar Languages required

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 is local position. This position is eligible for Myanmar Nationals Only.

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.

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.