Partnerships & Infrastructure Specialist

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1 Partnerships & Infrastructure Specialist Job categories Vacancy code Level Department/office Duty station Contract type Contract level Duration Application period Communications, Project Management, Partnerships VA/2018/B5506/16254 ICS-11 AR, MMOC, Myanmar Yangon, Myanmar International ICA IICA-3 Open-ended (subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance) 01-Oct-2018 to 15-Oct-2018 Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Background Information - Myanmar 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 Three Millennium Development Goal Fund (3MDG), 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. 1/7

2 Background Information - Job-speci c UNOPS Myanmar infrastructure portfolio includes 3 sectors: transport (road improvements and stabilization), irrigation and health. Under the overall guidance of the MMOC Director and the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the Partnerships & Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing the partnership and programme development plan for Myanmar Operational Center (MMOC) with a focus on infrastructure portfolio in line with MMOC Regional strategies. Functional Responsibilities Functions 1. Partnership and programme development planning (speci cally in the infrastructure portfolio) 2. Development and follow up of partnership opportunities 3. Representation, inter-agency collaboration and partnership development 4. Knowledge management and innovation 1. Partnership and programme development planning (with focus on infrastructure development) Develop a comprehensive partnership and programme development plan in line with UNOPS Strategic Plan and Regional Strategies, including country context, analysis of the regional and national development and humanitarian landscape, identi cation of main partners, strategic positioning of UNOPS in the potential operational niches identi ed, as well as grow pipeline opportunities for MMOC. Ensure plan re ects inhouse capacity, typology of projects and the internal tools and knowledge resources. Examine the risks and opportunities presented by the strategic positioning of MMOC and propose appropriate responses to ensure sustainable growth. Coordinate and collaborate with relevant Partnerships personnel at local, liaison and HQ level, as well as Project Managers and project personnel of MMOC to ensure aligned and coherent interactions with partners. 2. Develop opportunities Monitor and evaluate humanitarian and development trends and needs to identify areas of collaboration within UNOPS mandate and existing capacity. Research events, publications and announcements, to track and screen opportunities for possible UNOPS interventions and identify trends that will drive partnership opportunities Provide advice and feedback to UNOPS HQ and Regional O ce on the development of framework partnership agreements that can increase opportunities at the regional level. Contribute to the identi cation, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes and project briefs for discussion with partners. Maintain the LEADS system and the CRM functionality in alignment with UNOPS corporate guidelines. Coordinate technical and nancial requirements, and negotiate proposals to close new project opportunities. Drafts agreements and/or contractual documents required for the signature and implementation of new projects. 2/7

3 Understand and clearly explain UNOPS pricing policy to partners. Contribute to the diversi cation of MMOC in line with UNOPS strategic and regional objectives, which includes a development of the infrastructure portfolio. In coordination with Communications and Reporting personnel, gather content for communications and outreach materials. 3. Representation and inter-agency partnership Establish and maintain partnerships with UN agencies, international organizations, governments, foundations, international NGOs and private sector organizations to diversify project opportunities within MMOC. Undertake advocacy, public information and communication activities in collaboration with the Head of Programme when required. On behalf of the Head of Programme, participate in and report on the relevant inter-agency, donor and government coordination meetings including addressing project development issues in consultation with UNOPS project managers and technical experts when required. Take part in UN common planning and programming processes, including strategic country analysis, UNDAF, response plans, etc. Build a network of key partners and stakeholders, keeping abreast of evolving trends (social, economic, and political), including the application of innovation to project and partnership development. 4. Knowledge management and innovation Implement standards, tools and templates provided by HQ to e ectively manage partnership and project development within MMOC to enhance/maintain UNOPS e ectiveness as a provider of project services for sustainable results. Contribute to the ongoing research, development and implementation of best practice and innovative approaches to maximise performance and sustain achievements in project and partnership development. Help build partnerships capacity and negotiation skills among project managers. Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for planning and knowledge building within project and partnership development within the organisation. Provide regular feedback on existing systems, tools and resources to ensure its relevance to day-to-day operations. IV. Impact of Results The e ective and successful achievement of results achieved by the Partnerships & Infrastructure Specialist impacts on the performance of MMOC by maintaining a robust and diverse pipeline of project opportunities, which leads to the sustainable growth of MMOC and strengthens the achievements of UNOPS management results and the ful lment of its mandate. Education/Experience/Language requirements Education A Master s degree in a relevant eld such as Business Administration, International Development, Engineering, Architecture, Communications or International Relations in required. A Bachelor s degree in above subjects with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master s degree. 3/7

4 Work Experience At least 7 years of experience in partnership and infrastructure project development/implementation such as: Developing and executing partnership and programme development plans; Infrastructure Project development and proposal writing; Acquisition of projects; and Establishing partnerships and strategic networks with UN agencies, governments, foundations, international NGOs or private sector organizations. Full competency in the usage of computers and o ce software packages is required. Prior experience working in project and programme management, international organizations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts is desirable. Prince2 and MSP certi cation an advantage Previous experience with UNOPS preferred Language Full working knowledge of English is essential. Competencies Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long-term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) 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. The 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 a positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates the 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. 4/7

5 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 behaviour. 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. Background Information - UNOPS The United Nations O ce for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the e ciency, e ectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. Contract type, level and duration Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: IICA - 3 Contract duration: Open-ended (Subject to the organizational requirement, availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance) For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: er/pages/individual-contractor- Agreements.aspx ( er/pages/individual-contractor-agreements.aspx) Additional Considerations 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. 5/7

6 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. Work-life harmonization We value our people and recognize the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. UNOPS has a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and o ers exible working options. This applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types across the globe. DISCLAIMER 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 "Each place that I work in has so much history and culture to explore and I am lucky enough to enjoy it all, while helping improve the health of local communities" Nang Shri Seng Lao Unops Logistics O cer, Myanmar "While the JPO programme was a learning experience for me, I was also able to share my own knowledge and skills with those I supervised later on." Pierre Jullien Director And Representative, Côte D'ivoire Operations Centre Explore our work >> ( 6/7

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