The Deputy Fund Director (Operations) is a senior leadership position critical to the Fund’s success. The role requires navigating growing complexities in the operational environment and evolving donor requirements to ensure the Fund achieves its strategic objectives.
***** This vacancy is only for internal candidates.
The Access to Health Fund is a multi-donor fund established to improve health equity for the most underserved and vulnerable populations in Myanmar, particularly in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas. Administered by UNOPS, the Fund works with a wide range of partners to increase access to essential health services and strengthen local health systems.
Reporting to the Fund Director, and as a member of the Fund’s Senior Management Team, the Deputy Fund Director (Operations) serves as the principal advisor to the Fund Director on all operational and compliance matters and is overseeing projects funded by bilateral and multilateral donors. This position provides strategic oversight and leadership to the Fund’s core operational and delivery functions to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and results.
The Deputy Fund Director ensures that the Fund’s operational architecture is robust, agile, and fully aligned with its programmatic goals. The position acts as Officer-in-Charge when required e.g. in the absence of the Fund Director.
1. Strategic leadership & advisory
Serve as a key strategic advisor to the Fund Director on the operational feasibility and performance of Fund activities.
Act for the Fund Director as required and represent the Fund to donors, partners, and other high-level stakeholders.
Lead the conceptualization of operational initiatives requiring strategic attention.
Drive the continuous optimization of the Fund’s operational structure to reduce costs while maximizing results.
Ensure strategic alignment and collaboration with the UNOPS Myanmar Country Office, particularly the Programme Management Office (PMO) and Support Services.
Lead on the side of the Fund the foreseen change management process related to the re-structuring of the Programme Management Office (PMO).
2. Results-based management & quality assurance
Establish and oversee robust operating systems for monitoring the Fund’s performance and measuring progress against the Fund’s strategic objectives.
Lead the Fund’s risk management framework, ensuring that risks and opportunities are proactively identified, assessed, and managed.
Ensure all operational activities and outputs strictly comply with UNOPS policies, donor agreements, and quality standards.
Oversee the development and simplification of results-based reporting systems for both internal and external stakeholders.
Guide the preparation for and response to internal and external audits, ensuring timely implementation of recommendations, with the MMCO Support Services and PMO.
3. Operations & fund management oversight
Provide unified leadership and oversight for all Fund-related operational services, including Finance, Grants, Procurement, and Contract Management, pertinent to A2H activities.
Direct budget planning, financial forecasting, and resource allocation, ensuring transparent and timely financial reporting.
In collaboration with other Senior Management Team members, oversee the full grant management lifecycle, from partner selection and due diligence to grant implementation and closure.
Lead the Fund’s dedicated procurement team in sourcing medical/health-related products and services, ensuring that supply chain management is effective and compliant within a complex country context
Champion the simplification of all operational processes to reduce the administrative burden on implementing partners and enhance overall efficiency.
4. Team Leadership & Innovation
Lead, mentor, and develop Access to Health teams, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Model positive leadership, motivating and inspiring staff to succeed in a challenging environment.
Drive the introduction of innovation, best practices, and new technologies to improve operational effectiveness and oversight.
Institutionalize and share lessons learned to contribute to the Fund’s knowledge base and organizational development.
5. Change Management, transformation, and strategic assignments
In collaboration with PMO, lead and coordinate UNOPS and/or MMCO change management and transformation initiatives across Access to Health Fund’s operational structures, systems, and processes to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with its strategic goals.
Foster innovation and continuous improvement by promoting cross-functional collaboration and the adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Undertake additional strategic assignments as directed by the Fund Director, including institutional strengthening, improvement of governance structures, and coordination of cross-cutting initiatives.
Assume additional portfolios or team leadership responsibilities within the Access to Health Fund, as delegated by the Fund Director.
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