Programme Management Senior Officer, Multiple positions

UNOPS is hiring Programme Management Senior Officers to support the Local Assistance Myanmar Programme (LAMP). LAMP provides prioritized assistance and protection for highly vulnerable people in crisis affected areas of Myanmar, through primarily national and civil society organizations. LAMPs key activities include delivery of multi-sectoral assistance, capacity building, and support to coordination. 

The Programme Officer will work under the overall oversight of the Senior Programme Manager and  supervision by the Deputy Programme Manager. 

Summary of Key Functions

• Supporting programme design and project management;

• Provide project management and technical support to partners 

• Relationship building, coordination, and networking with partners and stakeholders

• Contribute to effective knowledge management within LAMP

• Other duties as assigned

Supporting programme design and managing projects funded by LAMP 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the LAMP strategy and contribute to team work planning and team tasks

• Evaluate proposals  , submitted by applicants and ensure that proposals are in line with LAMP priorities,  based on need, adapted to the context and are technically sound. 

• Review reports submitted by partners and whether projects are on track and in line with contractual obligations.

• Routine monitoring of LAMP funded project implementation progress (including regular field visits where feasible)

• Prepare reports and briefing material as required; including information on project status, partners, context, areas of operation as required.   

• Support the Deputy Programme Manager in capturing and managing risks in the FMO risk register.

Provide project management and technical support to partners

• Support partners by providing recommendations for adjustments to projects that reflect  changing circumstances, and learn lessons for wider application.

• Synthesize lessons and share these with partners to ensure project learning is  translated into improved project design and implementation. 

• Interacting with colleagues and partners to exchange information on operational context, activity, ensure optimal cooperation, resolve routine operational issues, identify good practices and increase effectiveness. 

• Supporting implementing partners with LAMP capacity building and coordination initiatives

• Ensure LAMP priorities (Conflict Sensitivity, Gender, Localization, Risk Management) are taken into account in partner interventions and that partners are supported with available resources.

• Work with LAMP M&E team to ensure (a) development and implementation of LAMP's M&E system, (b) ensure adequate feedback to/from LAMP implementing partners and beneficiaries, and (c) advise implementing partners on their own internal M&E systems. 

Coordination and networking with partners and stakeholders

• Building effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders at the sub-national level, with a focus on partners organization both international, local and civil society organizations, associated with LAMP projects.

• Maintaining excellent contact and working relationships with all implementation partners and other LAMP stakeholders whether in Yangon or in the field.

Contribute to effective knowledge management within LAMP 

• Identifying and documenting key lessons of LAMP -funded projects. This includes identifying topics for special studies and conducting cost comparisons and value-for-money reviews where possible and relevant.

• Maintain detailed knowledge of relevant issues in the humanitarian responses programmes,and promote information sharing among stakeholders. 

• Ensuring relevant and timely feedback to/from partners and beneficiaries that contributes to the wider monitoring and evaluation, and learning function of the LAMP.

a.  Education

• An advanced university degree (e.g. Masters) in rural development, economics, social science,  development studies or other relevant discipline is required. 

• A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) in combination with 4 additional years of progressively relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

b. Work Experience 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in humanitarian programming within the context of Myanmar. Within this period, the incumbent must also demonstrate a cumulative duration of two years exhibiting advancing proficiency and/or substantial comprehension of various humanitarian technical sectors, such as food security, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), shelter, nutrition, cash assistance, and protection.

• Cumulative years of experience fostering collaborative relationships with partner organizations, facilitating local capacity enhancement initiatives, and advocating for localization efforts are mandatory prerequisites.

• Previous successful involvement with, and good knowledge of the UN, NGOs, and civil society would be a major asset.

• Experience and/or solid understanding of operational contexts, working in complex and crisis affected areas in Myanmar is a major asset. 

• Knowledge of the political, economic, and social situation of Myanmar Is desirable.

• Computer literacy is required. 

c. Language

• Full working knowledge in written and oral English and fluency in Myanmar language required.

• Knowledge of other languages spoken in Myanmar, other than the Burmese language would be an asset

Contract type:          Local Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level:         Local ICA Specialist-9 / LICA-9 / ICS-9
Contract duration:    Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

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• 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.