Programme Management Advisor (Retainer)

UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country, namely the Access to Health Fund, the Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards elimination of Malaria, which works to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination in the greater Mekong sub-region.

The Nexus Response Mechanism is a programme initiated by the EU aimed at contributing to Myanmar lasting peace and national reconciliation, security, stability and sustainable development without missing humanitarian needs. Its actions are focused on providing support to conflict-affected populations, displaced populations, host communities, and returnees by strengthening the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, linking relief with rehabilitation and development.

Under the overall supervision of the NRM Senior Programme Manager and in accordance with the UNOPS policies, procedures and practices, the Gender and Learning Advisor  will be carrying out the following duties:

Strategic Guidance and Technical Support

• Support the development and implementation of the NRM’s existing and new gender programming;

• Conduct a gender audit of existing NRM programming and develop a detailed action plan for improving gender and inclusion within the NRM Secretariat and among partners.

• Provide analysis and advise the NRM on approaches and policies to strengthen contributions to gender equality including inclusive engagement and meaningful participation of women, sexual and gender minorities in the development assistance provided by NRM;

• Support the NRM Secretariat through participation in proposal evaluation committees and by providing detailed reviews of proposal and reporting documents submitted by prospective and existing partners.

• Identify and advise on entry points for new and existing initiatives funded by NRM to strengthen national and local capabilities to advance gender equality and social inclusion.

• Document and report on the challenges and opportunities for gender (transformative) interventions in existing and new NRM projects;

• Provide inputs to CFPs, proposal submissions, research, and other programme and project documentation.

Learning Review 

• Plan and implement a portfolio-wide learning review which examines the various modalities through which the NRM has implemented a nexus approach and draws lessons and guidance for the Secretariat and the Steering Committee, including through a final report and presentation. The learning review will include interviews and meetings with NRM partners and staff.

• Perform other functions within the above scope as requested by the Senior Programme Manager.

Education 

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in development related disciplines, gender, human rights, political science, behavioral science, or other relevant social science fields is required.  

• Additional two years of similar experience with a Bachelor’s Degree is considered equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in development, focusing on gender equality programming in low and middle income settings including in conflict affected countries is required.

• Experience in humanitarian crises or conflict environments is required.

• Proven work experience as a gender adviser, preferable at the senior level is required. 

• Experience in developing, designing and implementing gender-inclusive development programming in conflict affected contexts is desirable. 

• Professional expertise in delivering gender-inclusive  analysis, training on gender equality, and providing advisory inputs in a timely, relevant and accessible manner is desirable;

• Demonstrable experience with cross-cultural settings and enabling the meaningful  participation of women and men, sexual and gender minorities in all areas of work is highly preferred.

• Working experience in Myanmar is desirable. 

Language

• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.

• Myanmar language skills will be considered an asset. 

• 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. 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.