Programme Manager (Geographic Portfolio), Multiple positions

Description and Requirement

Under the supervision of the Programme Management Specialist (Programme Operations and Coordination), the Programme Manager (Geographic Portfolios) will contribute and lead the design of targeted strategies focused on specific regions and ensure the implementation, adaptation, and sustainability of the deliverables related to LIFT´s mandate across their assigned portfoli
The Programme Manager will lead a team to ensure the efficiency and quality of deliverables, and stakeholder engagement and management.

Programme Management and Monitoring

• Contribute to the development of programme design requirements to effectively implement LIFT Strategy.
• Establish, execute, and monitor the work plan in collaboration with the geographic team and partners.
• Oversee evaluation and ensure proposals are in line with LIFT Strategy priorities,  based on need, adapted to the context,  and are technically sound.
• Monitor implementation of activities including reviewing budgets, cash flow, and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met on time.
• Ensure proactive risk identification, assessment, and implementation of mitigation measures and escalation of issues to the supervisor.
• Manage and oversee regular reports, briefs, and other relevant documentation and reporting requirements as per UNOPS procedures and legal requirements are met.
• Facilitate implementing partners’ capacity assessment and development efforts,  including ensuring follow-up actions are implemented, incorporating best practices and assessment tools.
• Consolidate lessons learned and best practices sharing knowledge within the Fund and implementing partners.
• Monitor the coordination and follow-up of the audits of implementing partners.

• Build and maintain a solid working relationship with the programme's key stakeholders.
• Lead communications with stakeholders to ensure they are aware of the Programme´s activities, progress, and other relevant information.
• Coordinate with internal LIFT teams to support appropriate and effective networking or presence of LIFT in relevant priority and complementary areas according to LIFT Strategy.

Requirements

Education:

• A Master’s Degree preferably in Agriculture, Nutrition, Natural Resource Management, Political or Social Sciences, 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.

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

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in programme or project management is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in programme implementation focusing on the following thematic areas: food security, livelihoods, agriculture, nutrition, or similar fields relevant to LIFT is required.
• Experience managing a team is required.
• Experience in coordinating or managing diverse stakeholders is required.
• Knowledge and experience in project management methodologies such as Prince 2, Agile, or Six Sigma is an advantage.
• 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 English is required.
• Proficiency in Burmese is required.