Programme Management Associate , Multiple positions

Job categories Project Management, Programme Management

Vacancy code VA/2021/B5505/22648

Department/office AR, SAMCO, Sri Lanka

Duty station Batticaloa / Mullaitivu , Sri Lanka

Contract type Local ICA Support

Contract level LICA-6

Duration Ongoing

Application period 29-Sep-2021 to 13-Oct-2021

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.

This vacancy is closed.

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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.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations helping a wide range of partne...

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations helping a wide range of partners in delivering peace, security, humanitarian and development projects across the world.

UNOPS Sri Lanka implements tailored socio-economic development projects that benefit vulnerable people and supports the Government national capacities. UNOPS has been working across Sri Lanka managing education, public health, roads, water and sanitation, fisheries, agriculture and solid waste infrastructure projects. UNOPS also provides expertise in procurement, fund management and human resources management services.

As part of its programme implementation and advisory capacity, UNOPS will work closely with members of the Government of Sri Lanka and its representatives, the United Nations in Sri Lanka, the donor and diplomatic missions covering Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan civil society to deliver agreed sets of projects and activities.

The Programme Management Associate will support the execution of programmatic tasks and activities and will be supporting the implementation of said activities working closely with other team members in Protection, Project Management, Financial Management and Grants Management in support of Sri Lanka Civil Society partners. More specifically, the Programme Management Associate will be responsible to provide support for the day to day programmatic activities with the civil society partners including the coordination of the training, technical support, provision of equipment, and grant implementation follow up.

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager and in close coordination with other members of the project team, the Programme Management Associate will provide programmatic support for the delivery of all activities as per UNOPS agreed policies, processes and standards.

He/She will have a high sense of integrity, confidentiality and the ability to engage sensibly with local stakeholders including local authorities and local communities. These positions are based in Mullaitivu and Batticaloa with extensive travel/presence in field locations.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of functions: Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination ...

Summary of functions:

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
Programme Implementation Monitoring and Reporting

Support and coordination of Stakeholder Engagement

Document, Map and regularly update key stakeholders of the projects including implementing partners, civil society organisations, local authorities and donors.

Ensure liaison and communication with partners and key stakeholders in the relevant duty station and geographic area

Interact with UNOPS project teams, partners to exchange information on operational implementation related to the programme

Coordinate route activities and operational aspects and report problems and issues to supervisor

Arrange and support the facilitation of meetings, trainings and workshops with different stakeholders

Arrange and facilitate field visits

2. Support to Programme Implementation Monitoring and Reporting

Support the documentation of all relevant project documents and administrative files in the field office
Support and contribute to the timely reporting to donors in collaboration with different functional units
Assist and participate in field visits to the project sites, including the related logistics and administrative matters as necessary

3. Communications

Support communication and visibility activities for the programme as part of the programme communications plan and strategy

Impact of Results

The Programme Management Associate supports the achievement of project results by adhering and executing project implementation plans and work packages.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc...

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.

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.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education: High school diploma is required. A university degree would ...

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: Local I...

Additional Considerations

The position is open to Sri Lankan nationals only. Qualified female candidat...

This vacancy is closed.

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TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.

Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf on our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core.

We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.

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