Senior Programme Manager (Deputy Programme Lead)

Job categories Programme Management

Vacancy code VA/2024/B5506/27562

Level ICS-11

Department/office AR, MMCO, Myanmar

Duty station Yangon (Non-Family Duty Station), Myanmar

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-3

Duration Open-ended (subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance)

Application period 12-Sep-2024 to 03-Oct-2024

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

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Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS Myanmar

UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country. 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 Fund’s Regional Artemisinin-resistance Initiative targeting drug resistant malaria in the Greater Mekong sub-region. 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.

The Nexus Response Mechanism

The European Union Nexus Response Mechanism (NRM) is an EU-funded programme designed to operationalize what has largely been a theoretical concept through the funding and implementation of innovative, tailor-made, flexible, and rights-based activities along the humanitarian-development- peace (H-D-P) spectrum in Myanmar. The NRM's objectives are to contribute to reducing the vulnerability, building the resilience, and protecting the rights of conflict affected communities across the country.

NRM’s interventions are designed to pilot new ways of working and are aimed at contributing to systemic change. Both its short-term and long-term interventions incorporate rights objectives and pathways for advocacy and structural change, ensuring that programming is accompanied by substantive efforts to address rights and structural challenges in Myanmar. To ensure its projects are holistically designed, the NRM utilizes a three-pillared approach focused on the integration of H-D-P sectors and the incorporation of a rights-based approach, the transformation of power dynamics and imbalances through greater localization and inclusion, and accountability to both donors and communities through adaptive project design and a robust learning agenda.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions: The Senior Programme Manager (Deputy Progr...

Summary of Key Functions:

The Senior Programme Manager (Deputy Programme Lead DPL) will play a crucial role in supporting the Senior Programme Manager (Programme Lead) and delivering the Nexus Response Mechanism, providing support to its programme managers and overseeing the NRM’s MEAL system.

The DPL will bring extensive experience working on programme management and MEAL systems in complex and fragile contexts, on issues ranging from humanitarian to development to peacebuilding. The DPL will demonstrate excellent leadership and organisational skills working with a multinational and multicultural team in a tense environment. They will also be required to develop a nuanced understanding of the Myanmar context and its regional differentiations, in order to ensure contextually-informed programmatic decision-making by the NRM team.

As the lead for the NRM’s MEAL, the DPL will need to demonstrate experience and expertise in designing, implementing and managing flexible and adaptive monitoring systems while still ensuring adequate capture of critical program data for decision-making and learning. As the NRM primarily works with civil society and partnership-oriented organisations, the DPL will need to demonstrate an ability to build relationships and understand the needs of local partners, and shape the NRM’s response to provide support to these partners as needed.

Finally, the DPL will also be required to represent the NRM to internal and external stakeholders including UNOPS and the EU Delegation, and to oversee the NRM’s communications activities.

Under the overall supervision of the NRM Senior Programme Manager (Programme Lead), and in accordance with UNOPS policies, procedures and practices, the Senior Programme Manager (Deputy Programme Lead DPL) will be responsible for:

Leadership, stakeholder engagement, and partnership

Engage UNOPS NRM partners and key stakeholders in Myanmar.
Provide support in leadership on key strategic issues, particularly programme management, MEAL and communications.
Under the guidance of the Senior Programme Manager (Programme Lead), build and strengthen strategic relations with stakeholders, in particular the NRM Steering Committee, EU Delegation representatives, and civil society groups.
Provide strategic oversight on engagement of stakeholders on NRM’s work particularly planning and leading field visits, briefings and other events as needed relating to the NRM’s work.
Manage consultants and technical experts as needed
Deputize the NRM Senior Programme Manager (Programme Lead), as required

Programme management

Lead regular and ongoing reviews of the NRM’s portfolios to ensure alignment and consistency in approach and management.
Under the delegated authority of the Senior Programme Manager (Programme Lead), maintain oversight over all programmatic activities and provide support to NRM programme managers as needed.
Ensure principles of human rights, conflict sensitivity, gender equality and women’s empowerment, accountability, ‘do no harm’ and aid effectiveness in all activities associated with the programme.
Support the implementation of NRM programming by the NRM team, including the implementation of recommendations stemming from learning reviews and evaluations.
Monitor progress on implementation of activities and budget expenditures, including through field visits as needed.
Contribute to the development of quarterly reports based on data submitted by partners.
Maintain critical programme records/documents on the UNOPS Google Shared Drive.
Manage and guide members of the NRM MEAL team, including MEAL Specialists, Advisors, and Evaluators.

Monitoring, reporting, learning and knowledge management

Oversee the NRM’s Monitoring and Evaluation for Accountability and Learning systems, including the NRM’s MEAL Strategy and Results Framework, as well as partner data collection systems.
Support the adaptation and implementation of MEAL processes, including regular project monitoring, data collection, field visits, and reporting.
Ensuring the integrity of the NRM’s annual reporting process and all reporting requirements as per legal agreement as well as ensuring internal UNOPS rules are met before submission to the Senior Programme Manager (Programme Lead).
Put in place and continuously review solid reporting mechanisms in the programme.
Review/clearance of M&E reports from the NRM implementing partners focusing on data correctness, quality and analysis.
Provide routine oversight and analysis of delivery data.
Support monitoring and evaluation missions commissioned by the NRM.
Manage, adapt and implement the NRM’s learning agenda by ensuring learning is embedded into NRM projects and that project learning is compiled and synthesized and shared with internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute with project related information and data to the review/production of NRM reports/publications.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education Master's degree preferably in community development, social sci...

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...

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: International Individual Contract Agreement Contract level: IICA-...

Additional Information

Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. Applic...

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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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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