Summary of Key Functions
- Supporting programme design and project management;
- Provide project management and technical support to partners
- Relationship building, coordination, and networking with partners and stakeholders
- Contribute to effective knowledge management within LAMP
- Other duties as assigned
Supporting programme design and managing projects funded by LAMP
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the LAMP strategy and contribute to team work planning and team tasks
- Evaluate proposals , submitted by applicants and ensure that proposals are in line with LAMP priorities, based on need, adapted to the context and are technically sound.
- Review reports submitted by partners and whether projects are on track and in line with contractual obligations.
- Routine monitoring of LAMP funded project implementation progress (including regular field visits where feasible)
- Prepare reports and briefing material as required; including information on project status, partners, context, areas of operation as required.
- Support the Deputy Programme Manager in capturing and managing risks in the FMO risk register.
Provide project management and technical support to partners
- Support partners by providing recommendations for adjustments to projects that reflect changing circumstances, and learn lessons for wider application.
- Synthesize lessons and share these with partners to ensure project learning is translated into improved project design and implementation.
- Interacting with colleagues and partners to exchange information on operational context, activity, ensure optimal cooperation, resolve routine operational issues, identify good practices and increase effectiveness.
- Supporting implementing partners with LAMP capacity building and coordination initiatives
- Ensure LAMP priorities (Conflict Sensitivity, Gender, Localization, Risk Management) are taken into account in partner interventions and that partners are supported with available resources.
- Work with LAMP M&E team to ensure (a) development and implementation of LAMP’s M&E system, (b) ensure adequate feedback to/from LAMP implementing partners and beneficiaries, and (c) advise implementing partners on their own internal M&E systems.
Coordination and networking with partners and stakeholders
- Building effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders at the sub-national level, with a focus on partners organization both international, local and civil society organizations, associated with LAMP projects.
- Maintaining excellent contact and working relationships with all implementation partners and other LAMP stakeholders whether in Yangon or in the field.
Contribute to effective knowledge management within LAMP
- Identifying and documenting key lessons of LAMP -funded projects. This includes identifying topics for special studies and conducting cost comparisons and value-for-money reviews where possible and relevant.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of relevant issues in the humanitarian responses programmes,and promote information sharing among stakeholders.
- Ensuring relevant and timely feedback to/from partners and beneficiaries that contributes to the wider monitoring and evaluation, and learning function of the LAMP.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
a. Education
- An advanced university degree (e.g. Masters) in rural development, economics, social science, development studies or other relevant discipline is required.
- A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) in combination with 4 additional years of progressively relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
b. Work Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in humanitarian programming within the context of Myanmar. Within this period, the incumbent must also demonstrate a cumulative duration of two years exhibiting advancing proficiency and/or substantial comprehension of various humanitarian technical sectors, such as food security, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), shelter, nutrition, cash assistance, and protection.
- Cumulative years of experience fostering collaborative relationships with partner organizations, facilitating local capacity enhancement initiatives, and advocating for localization efforts are mandatory prerequisites.
- Previous successful involvement with, and good knowledge of the UN, NGOs, and civil society would be a major asset.
- Experience and/or solid understanding of operational contexts, working in complex and crisis affected areas in Myanmar is a major asset.
- Knowledge of the political, economic, and social situation of Myanmar Is desirable.
- Computer literacy is required.
c. Language
- Full working knowledge in written and oral English and fluency in Myanmar language required.
- Knowledge of other languages spoken in Myanmar, other than the Burmese language would be an asset
How to apply
https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=28086#4