Job Description

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0 UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1 Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2 UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

Myanmar continues to operate in a complex and evolving development environment marked by conflict, economic pressures, population mobility, and exposure to climate- and disaster-related shocks. In response, UNDP Myanmar implements a Community First, area-based programming approach, prioritizing assistance to vulnerable communities, and delivery through community structures, and decentralized implementation modalities across diverse geographic contexts.

UNDP’s programme portfolio spans community mobilization, early recovery, livelihoods, basic services, climate and disaster risk reduction, and social cohesion. Programme delivery increasingly takes place across multiple and geographically dispersed locations, requiring close coordination among field teams and the UNDP Country Office (CO).

To strengthen implementation effectiveness, quality assurance, and coherence across this expanding field footprint, UNDP seeks a Field Implementation Coordinator The position is designed as a delivery-oriented role, focused on: 1) field delivery support; 2) field level coordination; 3) field level quality assurance; monitoring and reporting; 4) situational updates; and 5) field office functioning.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, and with a secondary reporting line to the relevant Project Managers for projects implemented in the assigned Field Office locations the Field Implementation Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating the day-to-day implementation of UNDP programme and project activities in the designated geographic area, working closely with field teams, implementing partners, and the CO.

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Field Delivery Support

• Support the timely and effective implementation of UNDP-supported activities in the assigned location in line with approved workplans, budgets, and delivery schedules, working closely with project managers, project management units, field teams and CO units.
• Identify and resolve delivery bottlenecks by working and engaging closely with project managers, project management units, field teams and implementing partners.Promote solutions-oriented problem solving to keep implementation on track in dynamic operating environments.
• Identify and escalate field-level risks, , delays, or contextual changes and propose practical course-correction measures.
• Ensure consistency in implementation standards, community engagement approaches, and partner management practices in line with project and UNDP guidelines.
• Support start-up, scale-up, or re-orientation of field activities in response to shocks, access changes, or emerging priorities.

2) Field-Level Coordination

• Lead UNDP’s day-to-day coordination in the assigned location among implementing partners, community-level structures, and field-based project teams.
• Support coordination among multiple projects operating in the same location to reduce fragmentation and promote consistent approaches.
• Facilitate regular field-level coordination meetings with partners and project staff, ensuring clear follow-up on agreed actions.
• Maintain close coordination with relevant project managers, project management units, and country office units to ensure alignment between field implementation and programme/project priorities.
• Liaise, as appropriate and in line with UNDP guidance, with other UN agencies, humanitarian and development partners, and local service delivery actors present in the area to support coordination of activities and information-sharing.
• Support representation of UNDP at local coordination forums, technical meetings, and partner discussions related to programme implementation, as delegated by the supervisor.
• Undertake, as delegated by the supervisor, designated security focal point functions in the assigned location, support information-sharing on access conditions, movement planning, and implementation-related security considerations affecting programme delivery, in line with UN/UNDP security protocols.

3) Field level quality assurance, monitoring and reporting

• Oversee routine field-level quality assurance through monitoring visits, spot checks, and review of partner implementation practices.
• Identify implementation risks, quality gaps, or compliance concerns at an early stage and support practical corrective actions in coordination with project teams.
• Support the application of agreed safeguards, community engagement standards, and internal control measures at field level.
• Support field monitoring of progress against outputs and targets, including verification of activities and collection of basic field evidence.
• Contribute to periodic project reporting by providing timely and accurate field updates, results narratives, and implementation status summaries.
• Ensure that field-level information is documented and shared in line with UNDP reporting requirements.

4) Situational Updates and Feedback

• Monitor local developments and operational context in the in the assigned location and provides periodic updates to senior management and relevant teams to support informed programme implementation.
• Provide regular updates to senior management, and relevant programme/project teams on delivery progress, emerging challenges, and contextual factors affecting implementation in the assigned location.
• Flag emerging risks, access constraints, or operational issues in a timely manner, with practical recommendations for mitigation.
• Capture and share key field-level lessons learned and good practices to inform programme adaptation and decision-making.

5) Field office functioning

• Support the effective day-to-day functioning of the Field/Area Office as it relates to programme implementation and coordination.
  • Assist with organizing field visits, partner meetings, and programme or donor missions in the assigned location.
  • Support basic administrative and coordination tasks linked to implementation, as delegated by the supervisor.

6) Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy relevant to the project.

• Identify capacity building needs and opportunities. Ensure appropriate training, project workshops and other relevant activities are organized and implemented in a consultative manner, involving technical experts and stakeholders that may include the government, private sector, NGOs, donors, and/or academia.
  • Ensure project reports capture results, lessons learned and good practices for possible wider application.
  • Participate in and ensure sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice on development and project related issues. Support establishment of knowledge platforms for the project, facilitate innovative mechanisms for dissemination of knowledge from the project, and develop knowledge resources and products to share with project partners and to support UNDP’s engagement in this area.
  • Promote advocacy for UNDP’s work and opportunities for collaboration in addressing development trends in coordination with the project partners, stakeholders, and UNDP communications staff.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, and with a secondary reporting line to the relevant Project Managers for projects implemented in the assigned Field Office locations, the Field Implementation Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating the day-to-day implementation of UNDP programme and project activities in the designated geographic area, working closely with field teams, implementing partners, and the Field Office.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business Direction & Strategy

• Systems Thinking : Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

Business Direction & Strategy

• Effective Decision Making : Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications

Business Direction & Strategy

• Negotiation and Influence : Reach a common understanding/agreement, persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create ‘win-win’ situations

Agenda 2030: Engagement and Effectiveness

• Effectiveness: Programming (Programme and Project Management) policies and procedures

Agenda 2030: Engagement and Effectiveness :

• Effectiveness: Project Quality Assurance

Business Development

• Knowledge Facilitation: Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange.

Business Management

• Result-based Management: Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.

2030 Agenda: People

• Gender: Gender Equality Strategy

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Economics, Law or a related field is required, or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years (with Master’s degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor´s degree) of progressively responsible experience in development in government, or an international/bilateral development organization is required.

Required Skills:

• At least 5 years of proven field coordination and project implementation experience in an organization of similar size and complexity.
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience supporting field-based planning, monitoring, and quality assurance, with UNDP or another UN agency.
• Experience using computer is required demonstrating strong competence with MS Office applications (especially Excel).

Desired Skils:

• Technical experience in one or more of the following areas: recovery, resilience, livelihoods, community empowerment, gender equality, and social cohesion.
• Experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
• Experience empowering and developing the capacity of national staff.
• Familiar with UN/UNDP web-based system and procedures

Required language(s): Fluency in English and Myanmar is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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