Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Senior Officer, Yangon, Myanmar

## Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Senior Officer, Yangon, Myanmar - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Office:UNOPS Yangon, Myanmar Position Title:Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Senior Officer Job Category:Programme Duty Station(s):Yangon Seniority Level:Mid Level Contract Type:ICA - LICA - Specialist - Regular Contract Level:LICA 9 Posting Start Date:18-Sep-2026 Posting End Date:01-Oct-2026 Duration:Open-ended (possibility of extension, subject to the performance and budget availability) Join the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC) and serve as a guardian of operational integrity for vital health programs across the region. In this role, you will champion transparency and accountability, ensuring that critical donor funds are managed with absolute precision. By empowering our partners with robust internal controls and expert capacity building, you are not just overseeing compliance—you are directly enabling the successful delivery of life-saving medical interventions. If you are a finance expert driven by the mission of global health impact, this is your opportunity to strengthen the systems that make our work possible. 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 PDR, 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, the Programme Management Office Senior Officer (Compliance) is responsible for evaluating and supporting the enhancement of the internal control systems of Sub-recipients/Implementation Partners (SR/IP).. S/he will also provide recommendations on financial tools used for our Sub-recipients (SRs) and Implementing Partners (IPs). The Programme Management Office (PMO) Senior Officer (Compliance) provides coordination and analytical expertise for the oversight and internal control systems within the ARHC. Reporting to the Head of PMO, the incumbent is responsible for the systematic assessment, monitoring, and strengthening of financial management practices among Sub-recipients (SR) and Implementation Partners (IP). The role holder coordinates compliance review processes and ensures strict adherence to UNOPS financial regulations and donor requirements, managing audit follow-ups, financial risk mitigation, and the continuous optimization of oversight tools to guarantee full transparency and accountability in grant management. Functions / Key Results Expected Compliance and Assurance: - Under the guidance of the Head of PMO, prepare and implement the annual compliance and capacity building work plan, taking into account the most effective use of resources. - Assess newly appointed SR/IPs capacities in financial management systems and practices, before the first disbursements. - Assess SR/IPs capacity within the areas of financial management, budgeting, accounting, and treasury and asset management and Internal control system based on the risk matrix. - Document, evaluate and test systems and controls to determine SR/IPs adequacy and effectiveness toward (i) compliance with rules and regulations, (ii) accomplishment of project objective, (iii) reliability and integrity of information, (iv) efficient use of resources and (v) safeguarding of assets. - Provide sound analyses and contributions to implement the effective internal control, proper design and functioning of the financial resources management system. - Monitor risks of SR/IPs related threats to the internal control system and review processes, templates, and procedures, including those associated with monitoring and evaluation to mitigate the risk of misuse of donor funds and determine the best course of action. - Provide analytical contributions and guidance to SR on developing and executing control and monitoring plan - Conduct regular briefings to Programme Director and Programme Team regarding SR/IPs' financial management and internal controls matters. - Provide support in planning, coordination, and feedback during the Sub-recipient internal audits. - Follow-up on SR/IP audit findings and make sure all are resolved in a timely and appropriate manner. - Ensures the full compliance of the internal procedures and controls mechanism with the UNOPS policies and procedures and donors requirements. - Respond to Local Fund Agent (LFA) queries during SR expenditure verification by LFA. - Conduct independent and objective verifications of SRs expenditures. - Conduct field monitoring visits and sample expenditure testing to verify the validity, accuracy, and compliance of disbursements - Ensure regular and thorough spot-checks are conducted to verify that supporting documentation and operational procedures are complete and consistent. Knowledge building and knowledge sharing - Contribute to the development of capacity building plans for SRs/IPs,