NATIONAL POST: Programme Associate

 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF MYANMAR.

Duty Station: Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

Position Summary:

The Programme Associate is located in Nay Pyi Taw Liaison Office and reports to the UNFPA Programme Specialist, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, in close coordination with the head of Nay Pyi Taw Liaison Office/Assistant Representative.

The Programme Associate supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations. The Programme Associate applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender issues. S/he is instrumental in facilitating programme/ project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience 

Education: 

Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university degree desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Seven years of relevant experience in programme/ project management.

• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English and Myanmar is essential with ability to write clearly and concisely and to compose correspondence and documents in both languages. Knowledge of local languages in one of UNFPA target states and regions is an asset.