Programme Management Intern (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning)_Local position

UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as the fund manager for some of the largest development programmes in the country. In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards the elimination of Malaria, which works to accelerate progress toward malaria elimination in the Greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure, and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including international development partners, other UN agencies 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.

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. 

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Nexus Response Mechanism (NRM), the Monitoring and Evaluation  Intern will support a range of tasks related to programmatic research, data collection and management, report preparation, documentation, and general administrative duties. The intern will contribute to the overall effectiveness of the NRM Secretariat’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities by assisting in both the research and operational aspects of the program.

The main functions of the Programme Management Intern (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) include:

• Assist in gathering and analyzing information related to field projects, ensuring relevant insights are compiled for reports and decision-making.

• Take minutes during relevant meetings, manage records and documentation, and ensure accurate and organized documentation management

• Support in documentation management processes to support better information management.

• Support in implementation of project and programme management best practices

• Support in the harmonization of NRM templates and roll out

• Assist in rolling out of capacity building and training plan on programme management

• Support in the design and roll out necessary systems and processes to strengthen programme  management

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

• Candidates must be enrolled in a university degree such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent), or have graduated within three years prior to the application date of the internship.
• The preferred candidate would have a degree or pursuing studies preferably in the areas of development studies, project management, international relations, social science or  other related areas.   

• Minimum 1 year, in project support, grants management, and/or programme management is desirable.
• Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office) and experience in the use of google suite applications is required. 
• Prior programme management certification is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex environment is an asset.

• Fluency in English and Myanmar language is required. 

Contract type: Internship (Local position)
Contract level: N/A
Contract duration: 6 months

The position is opened only for Myanmar nationals.

For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx

• 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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.