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Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide programme development advisory services and develop programmes in the area of Gender in humanitarian action
Oversee and manage the design and formulation of programme proposals and initiatives.dentify programmatic areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectorial areas.
Finalize country strategy documents, programme/ project proposals, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to gender in humanitarian aid
2. Manage the implementation and management of the thematic area programme
Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation.
Provide programme advisory support to the Office Management within the thematic area/portfolio assigned..
3. Oversee technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners
Provide technical advice to partners; oversee the provision of technical guidance by the team.
Build, manage, and expand relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Gender in Humanitarian Action programme;
4. Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project
Manage the process of monitoring the programme/ project implementation of activities and finances using results-based management tools;
Finalize quarterly reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes.
5. Manage the people and financial resources of the Gender in Humanitarian Action programme
Manage the programme budget and finalize financial reports.
Manage Programme Analyst and Technical Specialists; mentor and coach staff and conduct performance assessments.
6. Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies
Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies.
Finalize relevant documentation on donors and develop potential opportunities for resource mobilization.
7. Manage inter-agency coordination to achieve a coherent and aligned presence for the Gender in Humanitarian Action in Myanmar
Provide substantive technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees
Coordinate with other UN agencies, humanitarian partners, Government agencies, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects’ capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts;
8. Lead advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

Required Skills and Experience
Education and certification:
Master’s degree in international relations, development studies, public policy, gender or other social science fieldA first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.
Experience:
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in designing and managing humanitarian programmes, with a particular focus on gender and protection in emergencies;
Technical experience in humanitarian assistance, natural disaster setting and gender.Experience in policy analysis and strategic planning
Experience working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors, and civil society organizations internationally and in the field.
Experience working with the UN is an asset; andExperience working in the region is an asset
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required