Programme Management - Senior Associate (Public Health), INTERNAL VACANCY

Job categories Project Management, Programme Management

Vacancy code VA/2021/B5520/21328

Department/office AR, EAPMCO, Lao PDR

Duty station Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic

Contract type Local ICA Support

Contract level LICA-7

Duration Open-ended

Application period 26-Feb-2021 to 11-Mar-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. 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.

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 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.

Background Information – Job Specific

UNOPS is the Principal Recipient managing the RAI grant (RAI2E 2018-2020, RAI3E 2021-2023), established by Global Fund in 2018, providing USD242million and USD231million, respectively, for malaria elimination activities in the Greater Mekong Sub region.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Programme and M&E Specialist, the Progra...

Under the direct supervision of the Programme and M&E Specialist, the Programme Management Senior Associate shall be actively involved in the management of the RAI3E grant, and ensure coordination between the National Programme/ other sub-recipients and the PR UNOPS.

Ensure UNOPS and GFATM protocols and standards are adhered to by the programme;
Actively contribute to the administration and monitoring of all aspects of project implementation, including finance, budget and management;
Coordinate with the national programs and the other sub-recipients to support them in implementing the Global Fund grants;
Support the development of budgeted work plans, performance framework and commodities forecasting in collaboration with the sub-recipients
Facilitate the quarterly or semi-annual work planning meetings, coordination meetings and capacity building trainings for the national program and other sub-recipients
Review the work plans and reports submitted by SRs,ensuring that they are sound, in line with the approved programme and the GF’s policy and strategies
Participate in data collection, data management, data quality review and reporting from sub-recipients to PR
Conduct regular data desk review at sub-recipients
Contribute to routine monitoring of project progress, activity results and implementation costs against planning to ensure the actions supported by the PR are implemented effectively and efficiently as well as adjusted as needed to reflect changes in the national programme-adjusted work plans and budgets
Actively participate in the day to day coordination of project activities with all sub-recipients and other partners
Act as a liaison between the National Programme and the PR UNOPS;
Interact with colleagues, clients, partners and in the PR to exchange vital information on operational issues related to National Programme as the case may be and seek cooperation to resolve routine operational issues and process problems and refer complex issues to supervisor with recommendation of course of action;
Participate in PR UNOPS’s field visits to the National Programme and other sub-recipients’ project sites
Maintenance of up to date program records, both in hard copy and in the computerized system;
Attend all relevant technical meetings and maintaining excellent contacts with all stakeholders;
Translate important project documents from Laos to English and English to Laos.
Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

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

Impact of Results

Good professional relationship with the National Programme, Ministry of Health and Sub-Recipient partners.
Positive feedback from the National Programme and other sub-recipients on support provided by the contractor, particularly in the timely submission of work plans and reports required for M&E Purposes.
Records well maintained and up to date based on project activities.
Accurate/good quality reports & statistics submitted when and as required.
Supervisor & clients regularly briefed on project activities when and as necessary.

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.

Education

High school diploma / Secondary education is required. Higher degree (...

Experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in health or project management is required (if in...

Languages

Fluency in English and fluency in Lao Language are required.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA) Contract le...

Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time Applications r...

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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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