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    Vacancy Notice No. 2011/002: Closing Date Organizational Setting

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    The document is a vacancy notice for a Project Coordinator position with UNFPA Myanmar. The position is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the German Funded Reproductive Health and Behavior Change Communication Project. Key responsibilities include coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, preparing reports, and ensuring effective financial management. The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate degree in health or related field and has 5+ years of experience in reproductive health programs. Fluency in English is required. The closing date for applications is May 30, 2011.

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    The document is a vacancy notice for a Project Coordinator position with UNFPA Myanmar. The position is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the German Funded Reproductive Health and Behavior Change Communication Project. Key responsibilities include coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, preparing reports, and ensuring effective financial management. The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate degree in health or related field and has 5+ years of experience in reproductive health programs. Fluency in English is required. The closing date for applications is May 30, 2011.

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    The document is a vacancy notice for a Project Coordinator position with UNFPA Myanmar. The position is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the German Funded Reproductive Health and Behavior Change Communication Project. Key responsibilities include coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, preparing reports, and ensuring effective financial management. The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate degree in health or related field and has 5+ years of experience in reproductive health programs. Fluency in English is required. The closing date for applications is May 30, 2011.

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    Vacancy Notice No.

    2011/002
    Position and Grade: Project Coordinator (German Funded RH & RH/BCC Project)
    Organizational Unit: Reproductive Health Section
    Duty Station: Yangon, Myanmar
    Issue Date: 16 May 2011
    Application Deadline: 30 May 2011
    Type/Duration of Service Contract (SC-8/9) for one year with possibility of
    Appointment: extension (subject to a probationary period of 3 months)

    Applications are invited from interested Myanmar nationals for the post of Project Coordinator
    (German Funded RH & RH/BCC Project)

    Interested candidates should submit their application with updated UN P-11 Form, relevant
    educational certificates showing highest level of educational attainment and the names
    and contact information of three references. UNFPA Myanmar operates a strict policy of pre-
    employment security screening. It is essential that applicants provide full and current contact
    details for all previous employers, institutions and referees. Applications submitted without these
    details WILL NOT be processed.

    To: UNFPA Representative


    Attention: Operations Manager
    Room A07, UNFPA, No. 6, Natmauk Road, Yangon
    Email: [email protected]

    Closing Date: 30 May 2011

    Organizational Setting

    The Reproductive Health Section of the UNFPA Country Office in Myanmar is responsible for
    implementing programme activities in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRH)
    in order to achieve output 1 of the UNFPA Programme of Assistance: “Improving access to
    reproductive and maternal health services, including birth spacing, pre and post natal care,
    delivery services and emergency obstetric care”. The incumbent would provide support services in
    the implementation of UNFPA’s activities to achieve this output, which is the cornerstone of the
    UNFPA programme in Myanmar.

    Duties and Responsibilities


    Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative, and the Assistant Representative
    (Reproductive Health) and under the supervision National Programme Officer (RH), the incumbent
    will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the German Funded RH & RH/BCC Project
    in Myanmar. In this capacity he/she will:
    Programme Management and Monitoring:
    1. Provide technical assistance wherever necessary for the implementation of RH & RH/BCC
    activities
    2. Coordinate the implementation of RH & RH/BCC activities with the implementing partners
    from the planning stage, monitoring and supervision to the final review and evaluation;
    3. Work closely with the implementing partners according to the project document and work
    plan;
    4. Appraise all requests for project activities based on guidelines, in collaboration with the
    Assistant Representative, and forwarding these appraisals to the UNFPA Representative;
    5. Ensure the linkage of RH & RH/BCC project activities with ongoing Reproductive Health
    programme activities;
    6. Prepare documentation and briefs on reproductive health, reduction of maternal mortality
    and behavior change communication for internal use;
    7. Provide technical and administrative arrangements for the procurement of commodities,
    supplies and equipments for RH & RH/BCC activities and service delivery;
    8. Participate in RH & RH/BCC coordinating meetings as necessary, and assist in the follow-
    up on the implementation of recommendations;
    9. Organize and conduct trainings on RH & RH/BCC;
    10. Carryout regular monitoring of the progress of RH & RH/BCC project, prepare reports
    specifying the results or progress towards achieving results based on the programme
    logframe indicators;
    11. Maintain a good knowledge of other RH & RH/BCC projects funded by various agencies in
    Myanmar and coordinate as appropriate;
    12. Participate in the technical working groups or task force on RH & RH/BCC if required;

    Administrative and Financial Monitoring:


    1. Daily monitoring on project budget & implementation and make necessary
    revisions/adjustments by ensuring effective internal controls procedures and policy are in
    place;
    2. Prepare monthly monitoring report on project implementation activities and expenditures
    including financial statements;
    3. Coordinate financing for RH & RH/BCC project to maximize the outcomes and impact of
    the UNFPA programme of assistance;
    4. Analyse, synthesize and disseminate information and data, develop and maintain
    information systems including project files, reports, publications, briefings, meeting
    minutes, note-to-files; as may be required;
    5. Perform other related duties as required.
    Education and Experience
     Postgraduate degree preferably in Health and Medicine, Social Science, Public Health,
    health promotion or other related fields.
     At least five years of programme experience in health and in particular in reproductive
    health and behaviour change communication in UN funded projects.
     Excellent computer skill (Windows environment, MS office applications including Word,
    Excel and Power-point, web-based project and financial monitoring system)
     Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
     Myanmar citizen

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


     Proven managerial ability.
     Technical knowledge and health publications in the relevant field.
     Experience in analyzing technical reproductive health information.
     Sound technical knowledge on reproductive health and its social and economic implications
    as well as technical knowledge of interventions aimed at reduction of maternal mortality.
     Sound knowledge and experience on project management including financial management
     Ability to work with the Government (at the central as well as local levels), other UN
    agencies, INGOs and local NGOs.
     Ability and preparedness to frequently travel to the project sites to monitor project
    activities at the field level.
     Ability to write clearly and concisely.
     Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively as part of a national team
    and to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
     Initiative and sound judgment. Dedication to the United Nations principles and
    demonstrated ability to work in harmony with persons of different national background.
     Performance management & Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring; Working in
    Teams; Analytical & Strategic Thinking; Results orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
    Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning
    Only those candidates in whose qualifications and experience the Office has further interest will be
    contacted for subsequent interviews. UNFPA practice relating to recruitment prohibits hiring of
    persons currently engaged in Government service or who have left Government service during the
    past 6 months.
    This vacancy is open to applicants of either sex. The conditions governing employment are defined
    in the UN Staff Rules including code of conduct. Initial appointment is subject to a satisfactory
    medical examination.
    UNFPA regrets its inability to reply individually or attend to telephone queries on the above
    advertised post.

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