Communication and Coordination Analyst

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1 Communication and Coordination Analyst Job categories Vacancy code Department/office Duty station Contract type Contract level Duration Application period Communications, Partnerships VA/2018/B5506/16756 AR, MMOC, Myanmar Yangon, Myanmar Local ICA Specialist LICA Specialist-9 Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance 13-Nov-2018 to 28-Nov-2018 Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Background Information - Myanmar UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS leading o ces in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country, namely the Access to Health fund, the Livelihood and Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative targeting drug resistant malaria in the greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organizations in the country, including the Government of Myanmar, international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, e ciency and cost e ectiveness. 1/6

2 Background Information - Job-speci c UNOPS is Fund Manager for the Access to Health Fund starting January The Fund is established by a consortium of four donors to support health outcomes in Myanmar. Under the overall supervision of the Fund Director, and direct supervision of the Manager, Fund Director s O ce and Communications, the Communication andcoordination Analyst will coordinate and communicate across programme teams and the Fund Board. S/he will work closely with the Communications Unit and the Fund Board, and will collaborate with o ces across UNOPS and Access to Health Fund. Functional Responsibilities The main functions of the Communications and Coordination Analyst include: Liaise with the Fund Director to establish programme information needs of the Fund Board and be responsible for the delivery of the requests. Prepare factsheets and materials needed for workshops, seminars, brie ngs, and events. Manage the organisation of programme eld visits by Fund Board members or other relevant stakeholders and coordinate others by preparing itineraries, brie ngs, travel authorisations etc. Identify and encourage cross-programmatic approaches and support implementation of crossprogrammatic initiatives. Plan and coordinate the assessment of proposals submitted for funding and the production of recommendations to the Fund Board, consistent with the Fund s strategy and operating guidelines. Contribute to the design and implementation of external and internal communications strategies for Myanmar and international audiences, including digital strategies, visibility guidelines and strategic event and campaign strategies. This may include support to branding exercises, or preparation of written and visual content for distribution to stakeholders. Manage the timely submission of key reports such as monthly updates and inputs to progress and annual reports. Manage inputs from across programme teams during the preparation of Terms of Reference for national and international consultants. Develop and maintain strong advocacy channels and networks with media and government (in particular the Ministry of Health and Sports), maintaining relevant contact lists and content libraries. Support in the coordination of Fund Board member inputs to Fund Board decisions and feedback to the Fund Management O ce. Monitor adherence to Joint Cooperation Arrangement and other relevant governance documents. Support the Chair, including preparation for Fund Board meetings and drafting of correspondence to support the Chair s lead role in communications. Maintain records of key Fund Board documents (Governance, Minutes, O Track progress of implementation of Fund Board decisions. Manage ad hoc requests from the Fund Board. Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. cial Correspondence) 2/6

3 Competencies Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to di erences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end bene ciary rst. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). E ciently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our bene ciaries. Open to change and exible in a fast paced environment. E ectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Re ects on experiences and modi es own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles con ict e ectively, by overcoming di erences of opinion and nding common ground. Education/Experience/Language requirements a. Education 3/6

4 A Master s degree in international development, public administration, communications, economics, business administration, or eld related to the functions above is required. A Bachelor s degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master s degree. b. Work Experience Minimum 2 years of professional experience in project or programme management or communications is required. Strong English writing skills and speaking skills required. Experience working and/or cooperating with development partners, including donors, and local partners is desirable. Prior experience working in health projects is desirable. Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access) is required, along with the ability to use software tools to present data clearly and concisely. Fluency in both written and spoken English and Myanmar language is required. c. Languages Fluency in both written and spoken English and Myanmar language is required. Contract type, level and duration Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: LICA-9 Contract duration: Ongoing ICA Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance. "THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. ONLY MYANMAR NATIONALS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE REJECTED." For more details about United Nations sta contracts, please follow this link: ICAs.aspx ( Agreements-ICAs.aspx) Additional Considerations 4/6

5 Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be noti ed. Quali ed female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and o er several exible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types For sta positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than 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. It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks. Background Information - UNOPS UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, nancial management and human resources. Working with us UNOPS o ers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines. Diversity With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of quali ed female candidates. Work life harmonization UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. DISCLAIMER 5/6

6 The screening of your application will be conducted based on the information in your pro le. Before applying, we strongly suggest that you review your UNOPS Jobs pro le ( le.aspx) to ensure completeness, especially the education and experience sections. RELEVANT STORIES "UNOPS is a results-oriented organization it therefore pushes me to perform at my best every day." Mariacarmen Colitti Senior Partnerships and Liaison Advisor "I am very proud to be a member of the UNOPS family. The projects and partners we work with really bene t those who need it most" Vicente Huaquisto Driver At Unops In Peru Explore our work >> ( 6/6