Programme Management Senior Assistant

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UNOPS 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 Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT), the Joint Peace Fund (JPF), and The Nexus Response Mechanism (NRM). In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards elimination of Malaria, which works to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination in the greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organisations in the country, including the 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

The Nexus Response Mechanism is a programme initiated by the EU aimed at contributing to Myanmar lasting peace and national reconciliation, security, stability and sustainable development without missing humanitarian needs. Its actions are focused on providing support to conflict-affected populations, displaced populations, host communities, and returnees by strengthening the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, linking relief with rehabilitation and development. 

Reporting to the Programme Manager, Nexus Response Mechanism (NRM), the Programme Management Senior Assistant will support the NRM Secretariat in project management tasks related to the day-to-day management of the programme, including project documentation, communications with partners, logistics, administration, and procurement. Moreover, he/she will ensure close collaboration and engagement with the PMO and support contract management including fund transfer, documentation, etc. He/she will ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Programme Management Office (PMO), full confidentiality in all aspects of the assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow, and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.  

 Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education 

• Secondary education is required. 
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Economy, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or any related field is desirable

Work Experience 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project/programme management and or administration/support experience is required.
• Prior related experience in the international organization/UN system is an asset.
• Previous successful involvement with and a good knowledge of NGOs & civil society would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment, including communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team setting, will be an asset.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access) is required. Experience with Google Suite is highly preferred.

Language

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

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=25313#3

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