Vacancy code: VA/2013/B5506/1718
Position title: Public Health Analyst
Level: ICS-9
Department/office: APO, Myanmar
Duty station: Yangon, Myanmar
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract level: NOB
Duration: 1 year (Possible extension)
Application period: 25-Jan-2013 to 14-Feb-2013
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
The Three Millennium Development Goals Fund (3MDG) is a multidonor fund in Myanmar supported by Australia,Denmark, the European Union, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UnitedKingdom managed by UNOPS.
The aim of 3MDG is to contribute to Myanmar’s efforts in achieving the three health related Millennium Development Goals (a set of targets adopted by world leaders at the UN in 2000).
Established in 2012, 3MDG will run for 5 years and will focus onthree main areas:
1. Increasing the availability and accessibility of essentialservices to mothers, new born and young children.
2. Supporting people and areas currently not aided by the GlobalFund who are affected by HIV, TB and malaria.
3. Developing a more effective and responsive health system withthe Myanmar government.
The Fund is an estimated US$300 million, a major proportion of which will be directed to maternal and child health care in hard to reach partsof Myanmar. 3MDG is currently in a planning period during which the Fund Manager and other structures are being established before implementation can commence in 2013.
The detailed programme description is outlined in the 3MDG Fund Description of Action.
UNOPS has been selected as the Fund Manager for the 3MDG Fund. The implementation phase of the3MDG will be preceded by 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.
UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.
The Fund Management Office (FMO) recognises the underlying importance of the link between eliminating poverty, achieving MGD goals 4, 5 and 6 and achieving gender equality. Under the 3DF, the predecessor to the 3MDG Fund, the Fund Board established a gender-sensitive policy environment for operation of the FMO, which includes the FMO’s Operational Guidelines and all projects are required to include a component that addresses gender. In April 2008, the FMO commissioned a gender study in order “to develop a gender strategy for the 3DFand a handbook to be used as a guiding document for all implementing partners”. The study facilitated the development of the 3DF Gender Strategy, a three tier integrated strategy that:
- Advocates for and supports a policy environment which mainstreams gender;
- Creates a gender sensitive internal 3DF operating environment; and
- Encourages and supports Implementing Partners to mainstream gender in their projects.
To ensure the 3DF gender policy was implemented and visible in the implementation process, training on “Gender Analysis and Gender Mainstreaming” for FMO staff and Implementing Partners was conducted in mid 2009. In 2010 a gender issues survey was carried out by a local technical firm. The survey focused on small community based organizations and attempted to improve their understanding ofthe impact of gender on their particular target communities and on their project interventions, and to assess existing gender issues that hinder and/o promote access to project services. In order to promote and strengthen effective implementation of the strategy, the 3DF Gender Task Force (GTF) was set up with membership open to all Implementing Partners and aimed at supporting the implementation of the Gender Strategy in 3DF resourced projects. In early 2012, the final evaluation of the3DF commenced and evaluators were tasked to assess the impact 3DF projects had on gender equality and the impact programmes had on boys, girls, women and men.
This gender-specific consultancy aims to develop a gender strategy for the 3MDG Fund. Practical actions will be required by the FMOto implement a gender strategy within a fund management’s administrative environment in Phase II of the Fund, the 3MDG Fund. The overarching goal of the3MDG Fund is to contribute to national progress towards the health MDGs (MDGs4, 5 and 6) through a rights-based approach. This rights-based approach willreflect the principles of non-discrimination, equality, participation,transparency and accountability, and will give high priority to strengthening beneficiary voices and accountability - including through building the capacity of civil society organizations and community structures.
Functional Responsibilities
Under overall supervision of the 3MDG Fund Director and the Head of Performance Management Unit, the direct supervision of the Public Health Officer – MNCH (NOC) and in accordance with UNOPS policies, procedures and practices, the incumbent’s duties will include:
- Assist the Public Health Officer in all tasks related to management of contracts with Fund’s partners
- Draft terms of reference for requests for proposals to be launched on behalf of the 3MDGF for identification of Implementing Partners for MNCH Component of the Fund;
- Provide the supervisor with findings in evaluation of proposals received either as a result of such calls or for direct funding, and ensuring that proposals are in compliance with national programme and with the 3MDG Fund’s policy and strategies;
- Assist in needs and resource assessments if/when needed;
- Manage timely financial report clearance of Implementing partners of MNCH Component, ensure timely disbursements of funds to the Implementing Partners, ensure timely project closure activities
- In collaboration with the Public Health Officer (MNCH) review work plans and reports submitted by the 3MDG Fund’s beneficiaries and ensuring that they are sound , in line with the national programme and the 3MDG Fund’s policy and strategies,
- Contribute to routine monitoring of project progress, activity results and implementation costs against planning to ensure the actions supported by the Fund are implemented effectively and efficiently as well as adjusted as needed to reflect changes in the national programme- agreeable to the Fund Board –or in field condition
- Propose any initiative that may be necessary, including termination of, or adjustment to actions to ensure compliance with the Fund’s policy and strategies;
- Attend all relevant technical meetings and maintain excellent contact with all stakeholder and a detailed knowledge of all relevant issues impacting public health, particularly in the context MNCH
- Promote information sharing on all aspects related to public health in Myanmar;
- Provide close support to the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in (a) assisting the development and implementation of the Fund’s internal M&E systems, (b) in providing adequate feedback to/from the Fund’s beneficiaries on data obtained from the Fund’s internal M&E system, (c) in providing advice to projects/actions supported by the Fund on their own internal M&E systems/needs, (d) gain in-depth knowledge of the national programme on their own internal M&E system, its consistency and effectiveness;
- Other duties that may be assigned by the Public Health Officer.
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, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
Ability to lead implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects,
Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change
Excellent conceptual and analytical abilities and an analytic approach to information management.
Management and Leadership
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 Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, creation of new approaches.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- Master’s degree in health, public health,
health economics, epidemiology, social science, statistics, or
other related field ( BA degree in health, public health, health
economics, epidemiology, social science, statistics, or other related
field with 4 years of relevant work experience is considered as
equivalent).
- A Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in prevention,
treatment, care and support of MCH with a Bachelor degree or 2 years of
relevant experience with a Masters degree;
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex environment; - Previous successful involvement with, and/or good knowledge of NGO’s and civil society;
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, and ability to establish good working relations with colleagues and stakeholders in a sensitive environment;
- Willingness to undertake regular field visits in challenging conditions;
- Excellent writing and analytical skills;
- Fluency in both written and spoken Myanmar language and English is required.
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.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Contract level: NOB
Contract duration: 1 Year (with possibility of extension)
"This is a local position and is open to all nationals of the duty station or individuals with
valid work permit"
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