Background Information - Myanmar

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). In addition, UNOPS Myanmar is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Myanmar and Cambodia, and for the Global Fund¹s Regional Artemisinin-resistance Initiative targeting drug resistant malaria in the Greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including the Government of Myanmar, international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS Myanmar 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

UNOPS is the Fund Manager for the Access to Health Fund (ACCESS), a multi donor fund supported by the United Kingdom, Sweden, United States, and Switzerland. The Fund has been established in 2019 to provide support for health needs in Myanmar.

The detailed program description is outlined in the Fund Description of Action, available on the website https://www.3mdg.org/sites/3mdg.org/files/publication_docs/access_description_of_action_2018-11-15.pdf.

The Access to Health Fund is the third phase of Donors’ commitment to supporting the Health sector in Myanmar through a pooled funding mechanism: the first multi-donor Fund (the Three Disease Fund, 2007-2012) supported HIV, TB and Malaria programs after the withdrawal of the Global Fund from Myanmar in 2005; it was replaced by the Three Millennium Development Goals Fund (3MDG Fund, 2013-2018), which introduced support for MNCH and Health Systems Strengthening alongside the three diseases. The 3MDG Fund ended in December 2018. As its successor, the Access to Health Fund was given a name that reflects a strong focus on conflict-affected areas and on reaching vulnerable and underserved populations.

The United Kingdom, Sweden, United States, and Switzerland intend to continue pooling funding in 2019-2023 to fund the Access to Health Fund to increase use of quality essential health services for poor, underserved, marginalized and vulnerable people in conflict-affected areas, and to enable the continued strengthening of the health system.

 Global health indicators show that there are significant differences in health outcomes depending on where an individual is born, lives and works.  Health is influenced by gender, age, social identity, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural norms, disability, education, economics and politics. Therefore, one key aim of the Access to Health Fund is to improve health outcomes by addressing the social factor limiting access to health services. To do this, it is needed to use the skills, strengths and knowledge of communities to the fullest extent possible.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ACCESS’s ‘Health for All/Civil Society’ team on complex, cross cutting issues, working closely with diverse stakeholders (the Ministry of Health and Sports, international NGOs, local NGOs, Civil Society Organisations, Community Based Organisations, and Ethnic Health Organisations), including those who deliver programmes in some parts of the country where conflict has existed until recently, or is ongoing).

As member of the ACCESS Fund Management Office team, the selected candidate will work towards meeting ACCESS’s Health for All strategic objectives by assisting in documenting, analysing best practices and lessons learned and report writing.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Functional Responsibilities

1.       Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Civil Society Team Leader and working closely with the team, the main responsibilities include:

1)      Assisting with the compilation and qualitative analysis of Most Significant Change stories from the field  submitted by implementing partners to the Fund, and producing a success stories publication  highlighting good practices and changes as a result of Accountability, Equity, Inclusion, and Conflict Sensitivity (AEI&CS) mainstreaming into the health programs/projects.

2)      Assisting with the literature review and writing of a short, in depth analysis to recommend a policy/guidance note on transparency and accountability and a strategy on how to engage the community to address the social determinants of health, contribute to people centered health systems and improve check & balance systems.

3)      Assisting with the compilation, analysis, and writing of an overall 2018 annual report and 2019 progress report including ‘Engaging Communities: Best Practices and Lessons Learned’, the Most Significant Change Stories and the documenting the mainstreaming practices of crosscutting themes from health for all perspective such as ‘gender mainstreaming and social inclusion’, ‘accountability and responsiveness’, ‘disability inclusion’, ‘conflict sensitivity’, ‘emergency preparedness and response for disaster risk reduction’ and ‘prevention of sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse.’

4)      Reporting to and performing other duties as requested by ACCESS’s Civil Society Team Leader and Strategy Director.

2.    Training components and participation in missions

1)      UNOPS highly values interns’ contributions and realizes the importance of learning during an internship. UNOPS thus provides a wealth of opportunities for on the job training, studying project related documents, data analysis and preparation of reports and statistics. UNOPS encourages the intern to raise specific wishes regarding learning opportunities before and during the internship.

2)      The intern will be required to take Basic and Advanced Security in the Field courses before arrival and the Department of Safety and Security briefing immediately after arrival. S/he will take the   online UN and UNOPS induction courses on arrival. The intern will participate in the UNOPS Myanmar Induction Training that comprehensively covers all aspects of UNOPS work in Myanmar. S/he will have access to a large offering of online Training on the comprehensive UNOPS Intranet and opportunities to communicate with UNOPS HQ, Regional Office, and other country offices.

Contract type, level and duration


Contract type: Internship

Contract level: N/A

Contract duration: 6 months

This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend  from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions. Further, UNOPS may provide a one time travel lumpsum of 500 USD. However, they must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visa arrangements.

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


UNOPS Myanmar will provide the intern with the following:

•    Workspace in a shared office including computer, stationery, land line telephone

•    Use of common office facilities, as for all UNOPS staff

•    A monthly stipend from UNOPS, if they do not receive funds from other institutions. Further, UNOPS may provide a one time travel lump sum of USD 500 if the intern is not receiving travel funding from other institutions. However, interns must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel, insurance coverage.

•    Assistance with application for work visa

The internship comes with no expectations of future employment with UNOPS as a direct result of the internship.

The internship is offered for a maximum of '6' months (April 2019 to September 2019). Candidates who are unable to commit to 6 months are requested to not apply.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

1.      Academic qualifications

• Either currently enrolled In a Master’s course in Social Science majoring in Development Studies, Public Health or any related subject, or have graduated within the past 3 years is required.

2.       Language Skills

• Good communication skills and fluency of English language (oral and written) is required.

• Knowledge of Myanmar language is desirable.

3.       Work experience

• Experience in social science, community development, public health or a relevant field is required.

• Very good knowledge of MS Office and good knowledge of statistical software packages such as SPSS would be an asset.


Additional requirements

4. Competencies

•    Ability to learn

•    Initiative

•    Organizing and quality orientation

•    Results orientation

•    Analytical skill

•    Summary writing skill

•    Communication skill

•    Teamwork skill



Competencies

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.

Additional Considerations

  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
  • The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

All applications must be made on UNOPS Global Personnel Recruitment System (GPRS).

https://gprs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/InternshipListing.aspx

In addition, please attach the following documents with the application:

1. CV (maximum 2 pages)

2. Cover Letter (maximum 1 page)

3. Writing sample (maximum 4 pages)

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
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