Programme Management Senior Officer (Food & Agricultural Development)

Description and Requirement

 Background Information - Myanmar
Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for some of the largest development programmes in the country. In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative targeting drug-resistant malaria in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. UNOPS also provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS 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 – LIFT Fund
LIFT is embarking on a new strategic period for 2024-2028. The LIFT 2024-2028 Strategy builds on the achievements of LIFT's experience as well as recent adaptations and learning in the face of a changing and dynamic context. The new Strategy outlines an approach to tackle structural drivers of poverty and vulnerability, while also considering immediate interventions to secure and maintain Myanmar's previous development gains. LIFT has proven itself as a key delivery partner across Myanmar’s changing contexts – ranging from post-Nargis recovery, a time of transition, and relief support during COVID-19. LIFT is managed by the United Nations Office for Projects Services (UNOPS) and has received funding from 16 international donors. The current donors are the United Kingdom, the European Union, Switzerland, Australia, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and Denmark.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:

• A Master’s degree preferably in Food Management, Sustainable Food Systems, Agriculture, Nutrition, or other similar field is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's), preferably in the above professional fields with 2 additional years of relevant experience, could be considered in lieu of a Master´s degree.

• A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in programme or project management focused on the following sectors: Food and Agriculture, Sustainable Food Systems for Social Development, Nutrition, Food Security, Agricultural Development, or similar is required.
• Experience in implementation of programmes or projects integrating 2 or more of the following: food security, agriculture, and climate change is desirable.
• Experience in developing or coordinating assessments is a great asset.
• Demonstrated skills in generating and compiling high-quality reports is highly desirable.
• Experience working with diverse partners and external stakeholders is an asset.
• Experience working with the UN or international organizations is highly desirable.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required.

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