Vacancy code:
VA/2012/B5506/1233
Position title:
Head of Performance Management Unit
Department/office:
APO, Myanmar
Duty station:
Yangon, Myanmar
Contract type:
Fixed Term
Contract level:
P5
Duration:
1 year with possible extension
Application period:
01-Oct-2012 to 22-Oct-2012
Background Information - UNOPS
“UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. I have seen many examples of how these activities help suffering people in troubled parts of the world.”
-Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General
UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need.
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.
By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.
UNOPS employs more than 6000 personnel and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centres, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 80 countries.
UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.
Background Information - Myanmar
Myanmar
The UNOPS Myanmar office develops, supports and oversees UNOPS portfolio of projects in Myanmar which focus on post-disaster recovery, health programmes and food security.
Background Information - Job-specific
UNOPS is the Fund Manager for the Three Diseases Fund (3DF), a US $ 138 million multi donor fund supported by Australia, Denmark, the European Union, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The 3DF was established in 2006 and aimed at reduction of morbidity and mortality from HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria in Myanmar.
The 3DF ends in 2012 and its donors committed to continued support for health needs in Myanmar through a second phase (2012-2016) of funding, the Three Millennium Development Goals Fund (3MDG), estimated to be a US $300 million investment in health in Myanmar. The new fund represents a fundamental shift in terms of engagement with the new Government. It will focus on maternal, new-born and child health, the three diseases as well as health systems strengthening.
The detailed programme description is outlined in 3MDG Fund Description of Action
http://3dfund.org/images/stories/News-events/3MDG/FINAL_DRAFT_Description_of_Action_3MDG_Fund.pdf
UNOPS has been selected as the Fund Manager for 3MDG. The implementation phase of 3MDG starts with an inception period during which the Fund Manager and other structures will be established and when planning and preparatory work will be conducted. The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
Functional Responsibilities
The Head of the Performance Management Unit will ensure best practice in performance and delivery of the 3MDG Fund and will be responsible for strategic review, impact assessment processes, and performance monitoring functions of 3MDG. This role represents an exciting opportunity to ensure the effective contribution and impact of a major investment in public health, at a dynamic time of political transformation in Myanmar. Candidates will have exceptional ability to work at a strategic level in the health sector, and have proven leadership, management, change management and collaboration skills.
Under the direct supervision of the Fund Director, and assisted by a team of international and national personnel, the Head of the Performance Management unit will:
- Develop and ensure effective implementation of grant-programming for investments in MNCH and HIV, Malaria and TB, and HSS in line with international best practice.
- Develop accountability framework for the Fund, and provide leadership on Fund performance and achievements;
- Develop and lead grant-making processes (calls for proposals / EOIs, evaluation of proposals) ensuring that grants are in line with the national operational plans and strategies and 3MDG Fund's policy and priorities;
- Guide and supervise contractual procedures and processes related to partnerships with implementing partners (IPs) of 3MDG;
- Identify input and manage support from the Technical Support Facility;
- Develop and implement:
- the 3MDG internal monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system,
- ensure adequate feedback to/from 3MDG's beneficiaries,
- advise IPs supported by 3MDG on their own internal M&E systems/needs,
- support systems strengthening for the national M&E system, its consistency and effectiveness,
- generate robust data for reporting and measuring achievements and ensure continual improvement in data quality; - Ensure best practice and a strategic approach to high quality operational research and evaluation;
- Ensure Value for Money of 3MDG programmes;
- Maintain excellent contacts with all stakeholders, whether in Yangon or in the field, and maintain a detailed knowledge base of all relevant issues impacting public health, in the context of MNCH, HIV, TB and Malaria in Myanmar;
- Advise to the Fund Director and Fund Board on policies, strategies, practices and procedures related to 3MDG;
- Promoting an active learning culture for 3MDG and its partners and information sharing on all aspects related to public health in Myanmar and strengthening the knowledge base by facilitating lessons learned and feedback sessions with IPs;
- Oversee the delivery of the Fund Manager's work plans and reports;
- Act as officer-in-charge in the absence of the Fund Director;
- Manage and oversee closure activities of 3DF in the early 2013;
- Other duties as may be assigned by the Fund Director.
Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes a knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the office
- In-depth knowledge of development issues
- Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and
development in one or more Practice Areas of UNOPS, acts on learning
plan and applies newly acquired skills
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
- Ability to lead implementation, M&E of development programmes and projects
- Ensures Value for Money and cost effectiveness of programmes
- Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business planning), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change
- Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Education/Experience/Language requirements
- Master Degree in public health, medicine, epidemiology, health economics, sociology/anthropology and health, or related disciplines, management, social or political sciences or in a similar discipline with 10 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree in these areas with 12 years of relevant experience is considered as equivalent.
- At least 10 years of experience in programme management in public health in a developing country is required
- Experience and expertise with proven track record at a strategic level in public health programmes in particular either with MNCH, HIV, TB and Malaria, and HSS.
- Solid practical experience in Fund/Grant management
- Previous work in a similar position with the UN or NGO system would be a major asset
- Previous experience in South and/or South-east Asia will be an asset
- Fluency in English required. Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Contract level: P5
Contract duration: 1 year (with possibility of extension)
For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link:
http://www.unops.org/english/whoweneed/contract-types/Pages/United-Nations-staff-contracts.aspx
Additional Considerations
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post
- The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
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