Programme Management

Description and Requirement

THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION, AND ONLY MYANMAR NATIONALS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Under the supervision of the Programme Management Specialist (Programme Operations and Coordination), the Programme Manager (Geographic Areas) will contribute and lead the design of targeted strategies focused on specific regions. The incumbent in this position should ensure the implementation, adaptation, and sustainability of the deliverables related to LIFT´s mandate across the regions he/she will serve.

The Programme Manager will also lead a team, to ensure the highest quality of deliverables and stakeholder engagement/management.

Programme Implementation & Monitoring

• Establish and execute the Programme implementation plans in collaboration with the programme team and partners, including setting objectives, performance KPI´s, standards, and results expected to ensure timely delivery and client-oriented services.
• Contribute to creating the strategy to effectively implement the Programme´s objectives in a smooth, timely, and cost-effective fashion.
• Track the implementation of the Programme work plan according to LIFT´s objectives and partner expectations, following UNOPS rules and regulations.

Team Leadership and Resource Management

• Manage Programme resources following UNOPS standards of ethics, integrity and accountability framework, and financial sustainability.
• Understand and map the Programme´s needs to recruit the most suitable talent to comply with the Donor's expectations.
• Actively participate/lead regular capacity-building sessions to continuously update and upskill the team´s competencies and to ensure scaling performance as a regular practice.

Partnerships & networking

• Build a solid working relationship with the Programme´s key stakeholders.s.
• Lead communications with stakeholders to ensure they are aware of the Programme´s activities, progress, and news.

Knowledge Management & Innovation

• Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned to develop knowledge and build stakeholders' capacity.
• Apply innovative approaches to support the implementation and delivery of effective and efficient initiatives.

Requirements

Education:

• A Master’s Degree preferably in Agriculture, Rural Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field ) is required.
• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the fields above, and two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master´s degree.

Certifications:

• PRINCE2® Foundation or Practitioner is an asset.
• Programme or Project Management Professional (MSP® or PMI-PgMP/PMI-PMP) is highly desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Programme or Project management is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience Leading or Advising Programmes, on food security, livelihoods, rural development, nutrition, or similar fields is required.
• Experience as a Team Leader is required.
• Stakeholder management is required.
• Knowledge and experience in Project Management Methodologies such as Prince 2, Agile, or Six Sigma is an advantage.
• Experience working with UN and International organizations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the socio-political and economic context of Myanmar, including conflict-sensitive programming would be an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Burmese is required.

Additional Information

• 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.