Job Descrip on: Programme Officer (B2) DFID Burma (DFID

Job Descrip on: Programme Officer (B2)
DFID Burma
(DFID) is looking to
recruit a Programme Officer to join its dedicated team of about 30 local and interna onal
staff in Burma. The appointment will be under local terms and condi ons and is subject to
security clearance. The post will be filled on a permanent contract basis.
The primary aim of DFID is to reduce poverty and achieve other Millennium Development
Goals. The DFID team in Burma delivers a rapidly expanding aid programme in one of the
most interes ng and challenging country contexts. We support work on civil society,
educa on, health, livelihood and conflict within Burma. We also support refugees on the
Myanmar / Thailand border.
In recent years, the UK has doubled the size of its aid programme to approximately £60m
($100) per year, rising to approximately £80 ($130m) in 2015.
Specific Du es and Responsibili es
The job holder will be responsible for the programme management of key elements of DFID
management, financial management, and annual repor ng for the assigned programmes.
The exact projects to be assigned will be agreed on appointment.
The main areas of work include, but are not limited to:
Support project design and development
Work closely with project advisers in the ini al stages of new projects or extensions
of exis ng projects. Produce high quality financial and management sec ons of
business cases, and dra log-frames.
At the final Business Case submission, ensure projects have the correct ARIES
informa on and prepare for approval on system. Save key documents onto Quest to
meet the procedural and transparency requirements.
Arrange the grants/MoUs signed off and record promptly a er Business Case
approval.
Ensure the Due Diligence Framework is followed and that cases are approved and
registered before agreements are signed.
Support project cycle management and por olio delivery
Develop delivery plan, including agreed financial and performance repor ng
melines, within (1) month of BC approval.
Prepare reports, audited accounts and financial reports as per agreed melines.
Check that project ac vi es are on track and that budgets are spent for intended
purposes and demonstrate value for money. Give feedback and make clarifica ons
on unclear informa on. Record final reports on both Quest and Aries.
Ensure projects have robust risk management frameworks. Regularly report on risks,
suppor ng SROs.
Support the Senior Responsible Officer for relevant programmes by providing clear,
accurate and construc ve advice and informa on on the programmes to meet
spending and results objec ves in the Opera onal Plan.
Provide early indicators of misuse of funds if financial reports are deemed
unsa sfactory. Ensure provisions for audit arrangements are wri en into the formal
exchange. Track implemen ng partners. Follow up on the auditor's recommenda on
and annual review recommenda on.
Lead on the management of the finances of projects and programmes to ensure
compliance with DFID requirements and deliverables.
Develop good working rela onships with project implementers, other country
offices and the DFO network to ensure programme finances are handled in
accordance with DFID procedures, unspent balance funds are returned to DFID
accounts within the agreed me line and problems and that issues are dealt with
openly and construc vely.
Support the
strategy.
Report on results achieved in programmes, prepare communica on materials,
update office planning framework and par cipate in team planning events.
Qualifica ons, Skills and Experience
A graduate degree
Excellent organisa onal and interpersonal skills; able to handle mul ple tasks and
deadlines
Excellent wri en and spoken English
Experience in managing development programmes in bi-lateral/mu -lateral
agencies, NGOs or the corporate sector
Sound knowledge of development issues
Able to work independently; confident in dealing with senior stakeholders
A strong communicator; able to develop effec ve working rela onships with other
donors, private and civil society partners
DFID is par cularly interested in applicants with high quality project cycle
management standards, financial and analy cal skills, including the ability to analyse
and present data.
Personal competences
The successful candidate will be expected to work against the following core competences
and the selec on process will be looking for evidence against each competence.
Making Effec ve Decisions
Collabora ng and Partnering
Delivering at Pace
Delivering value for money
To Apply
Please send your latest CV and the completed Applica on Form which can be downloaded
from our website h ps://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisa ons/bri sh-embassyrangoon/about/recruitment#current-vacancies to burma.recruitment@fco.gov.uk
All applica ons must be received on or before 11 January 2014.
We will not be considering hard-copy applica ons or applica ons without the completed
Applica on Form.
Only short-listed candidates will be advised of the rest of the selec on process. The
successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible. Employment offers are
subject to the successful clearance of pre-employment security checks and medical
clearance.
DFID is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic
origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.