Coordinator- Program Monitoring and Assurance

Job Highlight

This role offers a unique opportunity to independently lead the establishment and delivery of critical Program Monitoring and Assurance (PMA) services, directly impacting the effectiveness and integrity of UNOPS GVA's global programs. You will drive innovation in monitoring practices, build expert networks, and ensure financial sustainability, contributing significantly to managing downstream grant implementation risks and strengthening donor confidence.

Role Purpose

Leads the strategic design, implementation, and management of Program Monitoring and Assurance (PMA) services across the UNOPS GVA portfolio. Serving as a technical authority, this role adapts operational policies and best practices to emerging program requirements, provides high-level risk guidance, and oversees specialized service delivery to proactively mitigate downstream grant implementation risks.

Note: Should the selected candidate be a permanent resident or national of the duty station, they will be offered the local equivalent of the contract.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Lead the consolidation and development of the PMA services.Lead the delivery of the PMA services.Support capacity building activities across the GVA portfolioLead the consolidation and development of the PMA serviceTake the lead in identification and deployment of potential new dedicated PMA services for UNOPS GVA programmes;Develop the appropriate SoPs and ToRs required to effectively carry out the defined services;This will include the review of existing tools, processes within the GVA portfolio and other known best practices within the UN, INGOs, and IFIs;Together with the finance unit, develop the cost-recovery mechanism of this dedicated unit;Together with the HR department, develop and maintain rosters of expert consultants that can provide timely support to UNOPS GVA programs in diverse areas of expertise and geographical implementation;Together with the procurement department, establish LTAs with services provided at country and/or regional levels;Maintain oversight of the cost allocation and recovery mechanism in coordination with the finance units to ensure accurate financial charging, resource optimisation, and long-term financial self- sustainability Lead the delivery of the PMA service.Take the full lead in the promotion, planning, coordination, delivery, and quality control of the PMA services.Assist and advise the programmes on the good practices and activities to be implemented based on their needs and UNOPS compliance requirements;Develop technical and financial proposals according to the UNOPS financial rules and regulations and related program/project policies;Work with the global programs in the planning, coordination and quality control of the advisory services to be performed in support of the implementation of their respective annual work plans;Working with programmes/projects, to ensure that pipeline activities are communicated to expert resources to keep the market engaged and informed;Monitor across the UNOPS GVA programmes/projects portfolio delivery progress against the work orders, advising and guiding respective programmes/projects on assignment progress and deliverables;Ensure the quality-control framework of all PMA assignments by conducting systematic technical reviews of deliverables to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery, as well as verification of outputs, outcomes, and resultsEffectively manage and categorise the pool of experts and service providers under LTAs by agreed criteria (location, technical expertise etc);Maintain proactive communications with projects and programmes to forecast pipeline activities, delivery progress against the work orders, advising and guiding respective programmes/projects on assignment progress and deliverables, keeping the programme and retainers actively engaged, informed, and aligned with upcoming needs. Support capacity building activities across the GVA portfolioSupport the ongoing digitalization process and knowledge management as applied to grant management capacity assessment and PSEA monitoring;Keep abreast of changes to the programmes guidelines and/or UNOPS grants management policies, to adjust the modalities for service delivery and reporting on an ongoing basis, as may be required;Drive portfolio-wide adoption of lessons learned, actively engaging with and contributing to the established UNOPS communities of practice (COP) on grants, M&E, and other relevant COPs;Promote and engage in the optimum use of the UN-Partner Portal to ease capacity constraints and support fulfillment of policy requirements;Support the preparation of success stories and good practices for inclusion in internal and external communication products;

Education Requirements

Required

A Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, or related fields is required. A combination of a Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

Desired

PRINCE2 Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certification.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, grant management, financial management, or risk management.Experience in coordinating program monitoring and quality assurance services.Experience in directly managing experts, including recruiting and retaining talent.

Demonstrated experience with international procurement, especially in the health sector.Demonstrated experience in working and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international professional body is an asset