Programme Associate – UN Women (Yangon, Myanmar)

About the role

UN Women is seeking Programme Associates to support the Gender and Climate Resilience Project and related initiatives in Yangon, Myanmar. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide essential administrative, logistical and financial assistance to ensure effective programme delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing programme work plans, budgets and proposals, and provide technical guidance on routine delivery and reporting.
• Support audit processes by preparing required information and implementing audit recommendations.
• Gather and compile data for documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers, and update programme information on the CO website.
• Create and manage projects in the UN Quantum financial system, process budget revisions, monitor expenditures and close unutilised funds.
• Prepare and review financial reports, FACE forms, non‑PO vouchers, and process payments for consultants.
• Maintain internal expenditure control, generate requisitions, register goods receipts and assist with financial close‑out activities.

Required profile

• University degree or equivalent experience in administration, finance, international development or a related field.
• Experience working in a UN or donor‑funded environment, preferably with programme or project support.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail for financial monitoring and audit preparation.
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to collaborate with staff across country, regional and headquarters offices.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the UN Quantum financial management system.
• Budget preparation, revision and financial reporting.
• Audit documentation and implementation of recommendations.
• Processing payments, vouchers and requisitions.