Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Associate, Yangon, Myanmar

## Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Associate, Yangon, Myanmar - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Office:UNOPS Yangon, Myanmar Position Title:Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Associate Vacancy Type:Internal candidates only Job Category:Programme Duty Station(s):Yangon Seniority Level:Associate Contract Type:ICA - LICA - Support - Regular Contract Level:LICA 6 Posting Start Date:14-Sep-2026 Posting End Date:20-Sep-2026 Duration:Open-ended (possibility of extension, subject to the performance and budget availability) The PRMO Associate (Finance) provides critical financial support to the Asia Regional Health Cluster, ensuring efficient resource management. Collaborating with programme and partner teams, the incumbent manages project budgets, monitors financial performance, and provides accounting support. This role ensures compliance with UNOPS regulations and promotes stewardship of donor funds through accurate reporting and process improvements. The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors - including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management - supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region. About the Country/Multi-Country Office The Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC) was established in 2018 to efficiently deliver grants and manage funds, and to provide quality pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. The ARHC aims to significantly impact the targets of the UN Sustainable Development Goal on good health and well-being by expanding the population benefiting from UNOPS-managed health-related engagements across the Asia Region. The ARHC portfolio manages the Principal Recipient (PR) Programme of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Asia, currently with grants in Cambodia, Lao, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. UNOPS, as a PR, is responsible for delivering the targets set out in the grant agreements in collaboration with selected sub-recipients from the National Programmes, local and international and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and United Nations agencies. About the Project Office The Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC) is a dedicated UNOPS unit focused on delivering health programmes and procurement across the Asia Pacific region. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, ARHC operates through a network of personnel in UNOPS country offices, leveraging local support services. ARHC's mission is to improve health outcomes and contribute to SDG 3 by providing tailored solutions and advisory services. Its expertise encompasses programme and fund management, pharmaceuticals and health sector procurement, and technical expertise in the health sector. Since 2011, ARHC has managed over US$1.68 billion in Global Fund grants for HIV, TB, and malaria programmes in the Greater Mekong Subregion, supporting national programmes, NGOs, and multilateral organizations. ARHC also extends its capabilities and services to UNOPS multi-country and country offices in the region, promoting regional collaboration and impact in the health sector. Serving as the Global Fund Principal Recipient (PR) since 2011, UNOPS manages grants for Myanmar's HIV, TB, and Malaria programs through its Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC) with full transparency and accountability. UNOPS has also been selected as the PR for the upcoming 2027-2029 HIV, TB, and RAI5E grants. Under the overall supervision of the Programme Director and the direct supervision of the Head of Programme Management Office, this position will support one or more grants and is an integral part of the Programme Support Unit. This position is open for UNOPS Internal Candidates and Myanmar Nationals Only. Working under supervision, the incumbent ensures efficient resource management, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with UNOPS regulations while collaborating with partners and programme teams Functions / Key Results Expected Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to organizational needs and structure: - Implementation of operational strategies - Budgetary and project costing support - Monitoring and Progress Controls - Financial reporting and control - Accounting and administrative support - Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing - 1. Ensures administration and implementation of operational strategies and adapts processes and procedures:Full compliance with UNOPS rules, regulations, and policies of financial activities, financial recording/reporting system and follow-up on audit recommendations; implementation of effective internal controls, proper functioning of a client-oriented financial resources management system.Adapt processes and procedures for budget and Financial reporting in line with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations and best practice in Fund Management.2. Ensures efficient budgetary and project costing support:Prepare budgets in compliance with donor requirements and UNOPS Financial regulations and rules, organizational Directives (ODs) and Administrative Instructions (AIs).Set up the new Projects in the system including creating new project structure and ensure that all the approved budgets are uploaded in the system.Assign the relevant budget coding for the individual budget line for all budget to enable to record properly in the system.Information gathering for budget preparation.Preparation and processing of budget revisions for Program Budgets.Ensure that the relevant budget and reporting annexes for partner agreements are correct.Ensure that all annexes are accurate and in the correct format.Assist in providing response and feedback relating to the donor and fund agent queries for newly submitted or reprogrammed budget in coordination with Programme team and partnerAssist with the financial closure of completed projects3. Ensures monitoring and progress controls:Monitoring of financial exception reports for unusual activities, transactions and investigation of any anomalies.Ensure that data quality of General Ledger, Purchase Orders and Receipts (pending GLJEs, correct use PO currency, receipt clean up, Purchase Order balance clean up) are continually monitored.Review PO balance report and prepare PO Cleansing report on quarterly basic to make sure all PO balance to be truly outstanding obligation by coordinating with the respective units.Review Receipt Accrual Report for projects on monthly basis and coordinate and communicate with respective units for timely processing of Receipt in the system.Preparation of payroll reconciliations reports for staff and necessary adjustment in the system.Review of finance data and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and correctness of account entries.4. Ensures effective financial reporting and control:Preparation of Periodic Financial Report and ad-hoc reports as required by donor.Review quarterly partner cash report and consolidate for all reports.Prepare a financial report template and share with partner in advance of financial report submission period.Review partner financial reports, rec