Programme Management Specialist

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, the Programme Management Specialist will work to support the delivery of MHAP programme and will be responsible for:

Coordination of activities

• Support the DPM and SPM with action tracking and ensuring implementation of decisions, compiling and reporting on KPIs, preparing materials for and responding to donor requests.
• Support the DPM to manage and coordinate implementation of recommendations to MHAP, including those from donor reviews.
• Develop and maintain MHAP dashboards and information analysis as needed.
• Manage events, meetings, consultants and technical experts as needed.
• Communicate effectively to ensure optimal cooperation and coordination, resolve challenges and increase the effectiveness of the programme

Project implementation, financial and procurement management

• Contribute to strong coordination between MHAP and the UNOPS/Project Management Office/PMO. Support through monitoring budgets, cash flow and reporting on expense obligations to ensure that deliverables are met in liaison with PMO.
• Review work plans, progress reports, no cost extensions and other documentation submitted by implementing partners to ensure they follow the MHAP guidelines and contractual obligations.
• Work with the DPM and SPM to identify and manage risks, including risk management through the OneUNOPS systems.
• Review audit report findings for IPs and ensure recommendations are addressed.
• Lead/co-lead work in areas requiring special attention or turnaround, initiate and support adjustments if required, manage assigned work packages and take responsibility for progress.
• Respond to or support inputs to UNOPS corporate requirements from HQ, RO or MMOC.
• Support the DPM with the monitoring of progress on implementation of activities, including through field visits or donor visits as needed.
• Support to identify and document good practices and lessons learned for projects.
• Contribute to communication outputs to share information about MHAP, assist with interpretation and translation of documents in the Myanmar language when needed.
• Other duties relevant to the implementation of the MHAP programme

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• A Master’s degree in international development, law/human rights, business management, peace studies, sociology or a related field from an accredited academic institution is required
• A Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with an additional two years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree

Work Experience

• A minimum 5 years of experience in project/programme development, management and monitoring and evaluation is required
• Knowledge of UNOPS’ project management tools, UNOPS financial and procurement rules and regulations, and financial management tools, and establishing best practices in Project/ Programme Management is desirable.
• Experience in programme management or grants management is desirable.
• Strong experience with data analysis, management reporting and project management tools and information management systems is desirable.
• Technical expertise in conflict analysis, peace building and reconciliation, recovery and livelihoods, humanitarian response is considered a strong asset
• Proven ability to write analytical and summative reports in English is considered an asset.
• Computer literacy is required

Language Requirements

• Full working knowledge in written and oral English and fluency in Myanmar language required.
• Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.