UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Vacancy Announcement
056&057/UNDP/HR/2019
The United Nations Development Programme is seeking applications from dynamic and highly motivated
Myanmar nationals for the following vacancy with Resident Coordinator Office, Myanmar.

Agency: Resident Coordinator Office

Title: National Coordination and Liaison Officer (Net Salary min. USD 1,860, mid. 2,083 based
on the relevant experience)
Require posts Two posts (Myitkyina and Lashio)
Duty Station: Myitkyina and Lashio
Grade: SC8 (SB4)
Contract Type: Service Contract
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

(Myitkyina) https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=27775
(Lashio) https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=27774

Closing Date: 31 December 2019

Education:
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or
related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience with a Master’s degree, or minimum 3 years with Bachelor’s
degree of relevant experience at the national or international level in conducting policy analysis,
providing management advisory services, and hands-on experience in coordinating and liaising with a
myriad of stakeholders including government institutions.
• Knowledge about the UN and UN coordination would be an advantage.
• Understanding of the complexities of peace, political and development challenges would be an
advantage.
• Ability to handle sensitive topics and/or situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in relevant Myanmar language(s) and working-level competency in English, both oral and written
is required.

Candidates must apply on-line through UNDP job website together with academic qualification certificates.
UNDP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender,
nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are
equally encouraged to apply. Women are encouraged to apply the post.

Only those candidates in whose qualifications and experience the Organization has further interest will be
contacted for subsequent interview(s). UNDP regrets its inability to reply individually or attend to telephone
queries on the advertised posts.