Job categories Programme Management
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5506/30198
Department/office APR, MMCO, Myanmar
Duty station Yangon, Myanmar
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-11
Duration Open-ended (subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance)
Application period 22-May-2025 to 29-May-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager and in accordance with the UNOPS policies, procedures and practices, the Deputy Programme Manager shall carry out the following duties:

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

  • Support the Senior Programme Manager through the day-to-day management of the SCORE Project.

  • Work closely with the Grant and Operations Unit, coordinate calls for proposals and proposal evaluation process and engage with selected partners to refine proposals into programmes/projects aligned with the SCORE Project overall strategy and MEAL framework, including by: ensuring the inclusion of gender transformative project activities; the use of participatory methods and community feedback mechanisms for project design and monitoring; and prioritizing implementation by communities and local civil society partners.

  • In collaboration with the Senior Programme Manager, support grant contracting processes with support from UNOPS Programme Management Office and ensure that planned activities are feasible and impactful and follow a realistic work plan; that proposal budgets are appropriate and cost-efficient, and that due diligence processes are followed in line with UNOPS rules and procedures.

  • Manage implementing partners and ensure that SCORE programmes/projects are implemented effectively and achieve their intended outcomes. Ensure that all programmes/projects are high quality and adhere to SCORE and UNOPS systems, processes and guidelines.

  • Support the Senior Programme Manager in managing the performance in the areas of finance (budget/cash flow/expenditure), work planning and resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), programmatic/administrative (including audit results) and procurement operations.

  • Support the Senior Programme Manager in ensuring that principles of human rights, conflict sensitivity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and gender, voice and accountability, ‘do no harm’ and aid effectiveness in all activities associated with the programme.

  • Oversee programmatic advisors and consultants engaged to support programme implementation.

  • Maintain the SCORE Project’s risk register relating to its programming and ensure that risks are adequately identified and mitigated.

  • Organize and lead a schedule of field visits including donor visits. 

MEAL AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 

  • In collaboration with the Senior Programme Manager work with selected implementing partners to have a coherent and well-considered, actor-centred theory of change.

  • Support the M&E Programme Manager to ensure that partner MEAL systems adequately incorporate community feedback mechanisms and utilize the information to adapt project activities accordingly.

  • Ensure periodic check-ins on the SCORE Project, utilizing MEAL data to inform changes in programmatic direction.

  • Support the SCORE Project M&E Programme Manager to develop and maintain an information and knowledge management system, including a system for aggregating MEAL results from implementing partners, and a database of lessons learned that can be shared with project stakeholders. And ensure that the MEAL results are incorporated in the SCORE project activities

  • Remain up to date on national and international literature on climate-resilient social and economic infrastructure and livelihoods support best practices that can be incorporated in the SCORE Project’s approach.

  • Participate in UNOPS and external communities of practice and contribute to broader discussions on best practices.

  • Support the Senior Programme Manager in the drafting of programme reporting for the WB. 

PARTNER MANAGEMENT

  • Participate in communications with implementing partners at all stages of the project cycle.

  • Ensure effective coordination and communication between partners working in the SCORE Project. 

  • Build and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including implementing partners, community beneficiaries, and external organizations.

  • Ensure that partner relations are equitable and that power imbalances, particularly between national and international partners, are mitigated.

  • As necessary, develop a capacity support system to assist local partners in applying for SCORE Project funding and project implementation.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

  • Ensure compliance with UNOPS organizational policy.

  • Ensure all reporting requirements as per legal agreement as well as internal UNOPS rules are met.

  • Support the Senior Programme Manager in maintaining critical project records/documents on the UNOPS Google Shared Drive (online audit/record retention folder).

  • Support the Senior Programme Manager in ensuring that all project activities comply with UNOPS Financial Regulations and Rules (FRR).

  • Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for corporate development planning and knowledge-building.

  • Plan, implement and organise capacity building of personnel, partners and stakeholders.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

  • Manage SCORE Project team members as well as project advisors, consultants, and interns, as applicable, through the development of TORs, work plans, and delivery of deliverables with the skills and competencies needed to ensure optimum performance.

  • Manage the sub-national (regional) teams and contracted field personnel ensuring delivery aligned to SCORE Project objectivities. 

  • Ensure that personnel behaviour is consistent with UN values.

  • Ensure that performance reviews are conducted

  • Take part in selection, recruit and assure training of the team as required by programme plans

  • Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with UNDSS standards

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent), preferably in social science, international development, business administration, public administration, international relations or related areas is required. 

  • Bachelor’s Degree with Additional 2 years of relevant work experience to the above duties and responsibilities may be accepted in lieu of Master Degree. 

  • Programme Management Certification such as PRINCE2® or MSP® or PMP® is an asset.

Experience 

  • A minimum of 7 years of progressively relevant project or programme management experience is required and out of this at least 3 years of experience in any of the fields, community driven development, infrastructure, livelihoods, or related areas is required.

  • Solid experience managing programmes at a programmatic level with financial oversight is required.

  • Solid practical experience in working with the UN, donors, Non-governmental organizations, public sector and/or civil society is required.

  • A background in power and/or gender analysis, conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity and do no harm, and localization is a strong asset.

  • Working experience in and knowledge of Myanmar’s conflict affected areas will be a strong asset.

  • Knowledge of aid architecture with previous experience working in Grants Management is desirable.

  • Experience with participatory, multi-sectoral community-driven development projects is an asset.

  • Solid experience of managing, or having worked in a senior position with large national or international NGOs, especially at field level, is an asset. 

  • Previous experience with World Bank-funded projects would be an asset.

Language Requirements

  • Fluency in English and Myanmar is required.

  • Knowledge of an additional UN language is desirable.

  • Knowledge of other languages spoken in Myanmar would be an advantage.
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