Deadline: 1 April 2016
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Contract Management Officer in Yangon, Myanmar. The duration of this post is 1 year.
The Contract Management Officer will provide support to the Project Support Officer in all aspects of the project cycle.
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Contract Management Officer will perform the following functions-
- Assist the Head of Programme Support Unit and Program Support Officer in strengthening the operational risk management and internal control processes of the Fund Management Office especially in areas related to grant/contract management.
- Assist in establishing assessment measures, including standards for performance evaluation, of the delivery of Fund Beneficiaries’ financial management & reporting responsibilities.
- Liaise with UNOPS legal team for advice on appropriate practices, legal considerations and risk assessments.
- Analyze different contracting modalities to optimize practices, make suggestions and bring any issues to the attention of the Head of Programme Support Unit and Program Support Officer.
- Draft MOAs and amendments with the guidance of the Head of Programme Support Unit and Program Support Officer.
- Assist in ensuring that all MOAs and amendments are constructed and issued in line with UNOPS legal and financial rules and regulations.
- Follow SR payment schedules and prepares necessary documentation for grant release.
- Liaise and coordinates with IPs/SRs on all contractual issues.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A Master degree is required. Preferable in Social Sciences, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Relations, Development Studies or other related field.
- Additional 2 years of similar experience with a Bachelor Degree in related fields is considered as equivalent.
- A minimum 2 years’ experience in the field of contracts management and/or project and administration management and its relevant fields is required.
- Experience in managing professional data structures for project and/or contracts management systems is required.
- Knowledge of contracting principles & modalities and program administration is required.
- Experience in management information systems and contracts management databases and local/web interfaces would be an asset.
- Experience and knowledge of financial/budget preparation, revision and monitoring will be an asset.
- Knowledge of UN core values, rules and regulations would be an asset.
- Ability to operate existing Management Information Systems ERP (Aggressor) would be an asset.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software is required.
- Fluency in both written and spoken Myanmar language and English is required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNOPS.
