Programme Management Specialist (PSEA and Health for All) _ Retainer

Job categories Programme Management

Vacancy code VA/2023/B5506/27171

Level ICS-10

Department/office AR, MMCO, Myanmar

Duty station Home based

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-2

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

Application period 11-Dec-2023 to 24-Dec-2023

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 - 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, namely the Access to Health Fund, the Livelihood and Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF), and acting as the Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure, and project management services to a wide range of organisations in the country, including international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs, and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Background Information - Job-specific

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Functional Responsibilities

This role will support the mainstreaming of the cross cutting thematic areas acr...

This role will support the mainstreaming of the cross cutting thematic areas across all grants.

Mainstreaming of the Cross Cutting Themes

Contextualize requirements of the Cross Cutting Themes (gender, disability inclusion, accountability, conflict-sensitivity, emergency response, PSEA) to the specific environment of the Programme, ensuring to balance requirements with context, challenges and capacity.
Provide guidance and support to internal colleagues for mainstreaming of cross cutting themes, grant making, and development of localization work across the Programme
In close networking with partners, local civil society organizations, disabled people’s organizations, and relevant key stakeholders, ensure that supported activities are aligned with the Programme’s strategies and priorities, with conflict sensitivity principles, with approaches to civil society engagement, and with other key principles of the Fund
Maintain a clear understanding of cross cutting themes related grant outcomes and core indicators, in particular as they relate to the strengthening of community health systems and the improved health situation of vulnerable communities in the conflict affected areas.
Provide management oversight to ensure that (i) community engagement and (ii) conflict sensitivity (iii) gender mainstreaming and inclusion, disability inclusion, accountability and other cross cutting principles are an integral part of the approach of all partners
Ensure that demand side is not ignored under the health for all lens when essential health services available to vulnerable people in Myanmar and increasing the number of people with access to these services
Ensure grants contribute to the strengthening of health systems particularly community health system and ensuring cross cutting areas’ standards such as disability inclusion, community feedback mechanism, conflict sensitivity and social cohesion and gender mainstreaming
Support the implementing of UNOPS Myanmar PSEA Minimum Requirements for all partners

Capacity Strengthening throughout Project Management Lifecycle

Conduct capacity strengthening activities with partners to support their development throughout the project management lifecycle. Support one-to-one capacity strengthening activities where relevant and necessary.
Ensure mainstreaming of cross cutting themes to support partners in reaching the most vulnerable populations throughout the project management lifecycle.
Where safe and feasible, support cross-learning between partners to strengthen their cross cutting themes mainstreaming and supportive systems.

Information and knowledge management

Ensure adequate knowledge management and information – keeping the partners abreast of important developments and capturing and sharing lessons learned
Identify and suggest ways to expand integrated health services to vulnerable population in conflict affected areas
Maintain confidentiality and data security at all times
Work in close collaboration: share information, seek their advice and give due consideration to advice received to move the portfolio forward in a way that is both managerially and technically sound

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (for examp...

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: ICA (Retainer) Contract level: LICA 10 or IICA 2 Contract duratio...

Additional Considerations

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