Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 22 Nov 2016
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Contract length: 18 months
The Role
Humanitarian and development INGOs working in Rakhine State have agreed to work together to design and establish a monitoring system to track indicators of social and economic development in all communities in Rakhine State, to anlyse and share information generated by this monitoring system and to utilise the information to support advocacy in support of the people of Rakhine State. The project, entitled the INGO Collective Iniatitive for Rakhine (ICIR), will be hosted by Save the Children.
The Head of Programme for ICIR will be responsible for establishing the ICIR, including development of the governance system for the program, recruitment of staff and development of collaborative arrangements with the full range of stakeholders in the international community, civil society and government.
He/ she will then oversee the design of a monitoring system which takes into account the existing initiatives in this area by UN agencies, INGOs and national NGOs, and the operationalising of the monitoring system, as well as ensuring that the information gathered is analysed and circulated to relevant agencies. The postholder will also facilitate the development of an advocacy strategy which seeks to bring about significant positive change in the living conditions of communities in Rakhine state, and which is at the same time ethical and yet takes account of the political reality in Rakhine and Myanmar as a whole.
We are looking for a very special person for this role. He/ she will be able to analyse the political situation in Rakhine, assess how best the INGO community can contribute to efforts to address critical development issues in the state, oversee the design and implementation of of monitoring mechanisms, and advise on how any information generated by such mechanisms should best be utilised. The position requires a high level of professionalism, judgement and negotiation skills, tact and diplomacy.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Ability to analyze political issues and challenges in development and humanitarian sectors and to think and plan strategically
- Experience of working in conflict contexts, and particularly in working with a variety of stakeholders involved in such conflicts
- Experience in coordinating organizations and engaging with various stakeholders to develop common approaches, particularly in the development and/ or humanitarian field
- Familiarity with and understanding of the history and current political and social context in Myanmar, and in particular in Rakhine State
- Project management skills, particularly in the international development context and in rights-based project and programme approaches
- Skills and experience in the development and implementation of monitoring systems, particularly in the field of international development and/ or human rights
- Strong diplomatic skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with senior representatives of foreign missions in Myanmar, the Government of Myanmar and the Rakhine State Government
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles.
- Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy
Desirable
- Fluency in Burmese and other languages spoken in Myanmar would be highly regarded
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and cover letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'gumayam.89069.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'