Technical Officer (Programme Management)
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Contract
This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be between 78,765 USD and 106,982 USD.
Salary for a P-2 contract in Yangon
The international rate of 57,661 USD, with an additional 36.6% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.
More about P-2 contracts and their salaries.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
WHO Country Office Myanmar collaborates with the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the WHO Country Cooperative Strategy (CCS) to actively support the Ministry of Health and Sports mainly for immunization services including health policies and planning for immunization services on new vaccine introduction, Vaccine Preventable Diseases surveillance and response, data management for immunization coverage and service delivery, enhance implementation research regarding immunization services and intensified financial sustainability for immunization services for traditional and newly introduced vaccines in country.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected):Under direct supervision of Technical Officer and in close collaboration and under general supervision of Administrative Officer and general guidance of WHO Representative to Myanmar, the incumbent performs the following duties:
Administration
1. Oversee management of fixed assets in EPI field offices and local inventory by ensuring timely action on inclusion of write-offs of items and accuracy of reports.
2. Oversee the travel arrangements of EPI field personnel.
3. Assist in fleet management and security compliance of EPI field operations.
Budget and Finance
4. Initiate development/strengthening of financial standard operationing procedure (SOPs) enabling effective management and functioning of field offices centrally
5. Prepare budget for work plans, including detailed budget breakdown for activities during implementation.
6. Review and assist in the disbursement transactions as per the approved project work plan by conducting budget review and monitoring all claims/vouchers/transactions received to ensure compliance with the WHO rules and regulations.
7. Analyze and provide regular updates on the financial situation and variance analysis based on comparison of expenditures against budget planned in the work plans.
8. Ensure timely submission of financial reports and disbursement requests to fulfill the requirements of performance based funding; maintain the financial/account management system.
9. Perform accounting and financial analysis and forecast funding for both staff salaries and activities.
10. Ensure liquidation of obligations by paying attention to encumbrances, DFC reporting, APWs, etc.
11. submit an end of assignment report (mandatory);
12. Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in Business or Public Administration or Commerce with specialization in Finance, Accounting or Financial Management Desirable: Advanced degree in business management.
Experience
Essential: At least 2 years of experience, in administration, accounting and finance or other work related to the duties to be performed. Desirable: -International working experience in developing countries -Experience of working with ERP systems-Experience of working in a programme environment
Skills
Ability to coordinate with partners/donors and technical and UN agencies, to analyse complex data, to prepare concise reports to management.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Ensuring the effective use of resources
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 48,805 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1627 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
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*For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
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