• Conducts thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and collaborative preparation/revision of project documents, AWP and other documents in the area of work;
• Supports operationalization of CPD by providing input to ongoing and new programmes and projects and in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies. Identifies opportunities for new programme/project development including joint programming with UN agencies;
• Identifies, in close collaboration with national and international partners, programme areas of cooperation;
• Designs and formulates components of UNDP programme translating programme priorities into local interventions and ensuring coordination and networking with clients, stakeholders and programme partners; 
• Collaborates with colleagues in Bangkok Regional Hub (BRH) and HQ to apply in country programming new global and regional initiatives, polices and knowledge products. 

• Manages component including providing technical guidance, oversight and quality control of program operations from planning, budgeting to implementation and monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that results are delivered in accordance with work plan, standards, allocations, framework and rules and regulations;
• Supports effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets and monitoring achievement of result, as quality assurance, ROAR, IWP etc.; 
• Coordinates the annual work planning process with CO units and project managers; 
• Monitors work plan implementation, ensures it is on track, and supports resolution of bottlenecks working with CO units, BRH and HQ;
• Supports development of programme / outcome level work plan, monitoring plan, human resources and procurement plans;
• Drafts Terms of References and procurement specifications;
• Prepares periodic and ad hoc reports; ensures timely completion of required quarterly and annual reports;
• Ensures project and programme reviews and evaluations take place; 
• Maintains regular contact with project and programme counterparts in order to ensure monitoring of projects' progress, monitoring of unit work plans, programme effectiveness and achievement of results;
• Supports audit exercises;
• Takes on corporate and CO responsibilities such as participation in CAP and interview panels.

• Researches and analyses information on existing and new partners;
• Identifies, synthesizes and presents ideas and concepts for possible areas of cooperation;
• Establishes close working relationships and creates programmatic linkages with relevant government agencies; UN Agencies, IFI’s, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector and civil society;
• Suggests programmatic areas of co-operation based on UNDP´s strategic goals, country needs and donor priorities;
• Identifies funding opportunities for ongoing and new projects;
• Identifies and supports development of national partnerships for service provision to projects in areas such as monitoring, training, and others;
• Represents UNDP at external meetings within his/her area of programming.

• Identifies sources of information related to policy-driven issues; identifies and synthesizes best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals;
• Coordinates and ensures integration in project design the development of policies, institutions and advocacy that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
• Implements relevant, high-impact advocacy campaigns with key partners;
• Ensures that lessons learned from projects are captured and recorded into the CO knowledge networks;
• Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building.

• Master’s or Bachelor Degree in Development Studies, Political Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration, Peacebuilding or related field;
• Prince2 training and certification, RMG are desirable.

• Minimum of 2 years with Master’s degree or 4 years with Bachelor degree of progressively responsible experience in Governance and Sustainable Peace programme/project management in international development organizations, bilateral development agencies and/or international NGOs. · 
• Experience of working with UNDP or another UN agency would be an asset. ·  
• Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. 
• Proven programme management experience with sound knowledge of all aspects of the project cycle (design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation). · 
• Experience of fundraising, resource mobilization and donor relations would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills

• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Fluency in written and spoken Myanmar

Paper-based applications will not be accepted.

UNDP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. 

Only those candidates in whose qualifications and experience the Organization has further interest will be contacted for subsequent interview(s). 

UNDP regrets its inability to reply individually or attend to telephone or e-mail queries on the advertised posts. 

Kind regards,

Human Resources Unit

UNDP-Myanmar