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Social Protection Officer

Yangon

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Yangon
  • Grade: Junior level - LICA-9, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Civil Society and Local governance
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
    • Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

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 Fund Manager for the Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT), a multi-donor fund established in 2009 to address food insecurity and income poverty in Myanmar. LIFT’s designated outcomes are improvements in income, resilience, nutrition, and pro-poor policy developments. So far, LIFT has reached more than 7.2 million people, or roughly 20 per cent of Myanmar’s population; and is active in almost half the country’s townships. For more details visit www.lift-fund.org (http://www.liftfund.org/).  LIFT is currently refreshing its strategy to guide the next five years programming from 2019.

Under the direct supervision of the Policy Specialist, Social Protection Officer will work across the various programmes in the LIFT Programme Department to achieve LIFT strategic objectives.



Functional Responsibilities

The Social Protection Officer will ensure of full compliance of UNOPS rules and regulations and policies by carrying out following duties:

  1. Provide technical expertise and lead the review of LIFT Social Protection Guidelines in accordance with new LIFT strategy (2019-2023) and development of guidance materials for the Fund Management Office (FMO) and implementing partners (IPs).
  2. Conduct LIFT’s and funded projects’ social protection and inclusion related activities and monitor progress in close collaboration with M&E unit for strengthening programme results.
  3. Evaluate proposals including work plans and budgets submitted by applicants and provide technical advice ensuring that proposals are in compliance with LIFT’s social protection guidelines, policies and priorities as well as in line with national frameworks where they exist.
  4. Review of work plans and reports submitted by IPs and ensuring they are sound, in line with contractual obligations and with LIFT policy and priorities.
  5. Routine monitoring of funded projects’ implementation progress (including regular field visits), activity results and impact, and project budgets. Support IPs by providing project management and technical recommendations for adjustments to reflect changing circumstances.
  6. Ensure relevant and timely feedback to/from IPs and beneficiaries that contributes to the wider monitoring and evaluation and learning function of LIFT. Synthesize lessons and communicate to ensure project learning is translated into improved project design and implementation.
  7. Interact with colleagues and partners to exchange information on operational activity, seek cooperation and resolve routine operational issues.
  8. Build effective working relationships with relevant government departments and local government administrations associated with LIFT projects to support sustained social inclusion.
  9. Contribute to LIFT’s semi-annual and annual reports on social protection and inclusion related topics for the Fund.
  10. Contribute to social protection related reporting to donors and other stakeholders, including analyzing information from implementing partners , developing visual aids for presentational purposes, preparing briefing materials for missions and discussions on project activities and status.
  11. Undertake needs and resource assessments and recommend additional action that may be necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the Fund and contribute to growing the social protection knowledge base in Myanmar.
  12. Manage and facilitate the social protection related researches and studies for the Fund as needed
  13. Maintain detailed knowledge of relevant issues in the livelihoods and food security sectors, in particular on social protection, and promote information sharing among stakeholders to strengthen capacity for policy development, planning and implementation.
  14. Provide technical advice for the policy work of LIFT to ensure that social protection and inclusion aspects are taken into account in policy advocacy and programming
  15. Organize and facilitate capacity building and awareness raising activities for FMO and IPs on social protection as deemed necessary.
  16. Participate and, where required, lead technical meetings and maintain excellent contact with all stakeholders whether in Yangon or in the field.
  17. Draft terms of reference for social protection and inclusion related contracted services on behalf of the Fund.
  18. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and Fund Director.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • Master’s Degree in social sciences, political sciences, education, rural development, economics, public policy, development studies or related fields is required.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields in combination with additional 2 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.
Experience
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience working on social protection related programme development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of livelihoods and food security, social protection and inclusion projects in Myanmar is required.
  • Demonstrated analytical and research skills, including qualitative methods through published research is desirable (such as academic articles and/or published NGO reports).
  • Experience in LIFT’s key focus areas of: nutrition, decent work and labor mobility, agriculture, markets and food systems, and financial inclusion is an asset.
  • Demonstrated operational field experience in the Delta area, Rakhine, Chin, Kachin, Kayin and Dry Zone of Myanmar is desirable.
  • Previous successful involvement with, and good knowledge of, government, Donor agencies, UN system, NGOs and civil society would be a major asset.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access) is required, along with the ability to use software tools to present data clearly and concisely
  • Excellent communication and report writing skill in English is required.

Language Requirements

  • Fluency in both written and spoken Myanmar and English languages are required.

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.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type:  Local Individual Contractor Agreement  Contract level:  LICA 9
Contract duration:   Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

"THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. ONLY MYANMAR NATIONALS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE REJECTED." 

For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link:
http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

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.
  • Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
  • UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
  • 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.

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. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types. 



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