Myanmar: Programme Coordinator Burma/Myanmar

Programme Coordinator, Myanmar

Based in Naypyidaw with approximately 50% Travel, Myanmar

Full Time - Fixed Term Contract until December 2017

Salary starting: $1,800/month

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is an independent foundation sponsored by the Foreign and Commonwealth (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID). WFD specialises in parliamentary strengthening and political party development. It does this by supporting the development of parliaments, political party structures and civil society organisations. It is uniquely placed to draw directly on the expertise of the Westminster political parties in all its work.

Established in 1992, WFD has supported transitions to democracy in central and Eastern Europe, strengthened multi-party democracies in Africa, Middle East and North Africa and is expanding its work in Asia.

Main Purpose of the Role:

WFD is looking to recruit an experienced Programme Coordinator to help run the WFD’s programmes in Myanmar. The Programmes will be implemented by WFD’s team in Myanmar with the support of WFD’s Asia Team and relevant WFD business units in London. The Programme coordinator will have responsibilities for programmes design and implementation.

One of the Programme Coordinator’s key tasks will be to identify relevant activities that will become part of the programmes implemented by WFD and to co-ordinate activities with partner and other implementing agencies (e.g. UNDP, USAID, CPA UK). The role will require administrative and logistical support in organising various events and meetings with relevant Stakeholders. The role will also require preparing and disseminating project documentation, assisting in the preparation of the narrative and financial reports, collecting monitoring and evaluation data and communicating project successes and achievements.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Essential

· Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline e.g. International Development, political science, project management or administration. A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline is desirable.

· Excellent organisational skills and able to work within a dynamic team.

· Excellent English and Myanmar Language written and oral communications skills necessary to produce proposals and reports, and to present them to WFD’s Board and funders, to donors, and to local partners and other stakeholders as required

· Demonstrates good use of hardware, software, and other office equipment

· A sound understanding of the Myanmar parliamentary system, political context and the challenges of democracy building in Myanmar.

· A deep understanding of regional issues and political challenges at the subnational level.

· Proven experience of programme monitoring and evaluation methodologies including the development of logical frameworks and case studies

· Thorough understanding of financial management, numerical competency; experience of managing budgets, forecasting and financial transactions

· Attention to detail, understands the importance of gathering and processing information accurately. Develops systems to gather data needed by the organisation.

· Recognises that other teams, organisations and communities have different ways of doing things, takes time to understand these and to establish shared understanding and goals. Seeks advice and ideas from others and proactively shares information and learning.

· Anticipates the needs and concerns of WFD staff and stakeholders and prepares to address these. Able to communicate effectively to different audiences and stakeholders (written, verbal, presentations).

· Tackles difficult problems, seeks to understand the reason for obstacles and takes personal responsibility for finding solutions. Asks questions to clarify expectations and to agree goals. Commitment to task in hand and dedicated to delivering on objectives with the allocated time

· Motivated, able to multi-task efficiently, and familiarity with working within a challenging and time-sensitive environment

· Willingness to travel

· Significant experience of producing programme reports with analysis and documentation of outcomes and programme learning

Desirable

· A sound understanding of the United Kingdom parliamentary system and political background

· Proven experience of a similar role, in a similar type of organisation (preferably an NGO, public sector or international representative office environment)

The appointment will be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Please submit a completed application form to recruitment@wfd.org by 20.00 (GMT) 9^th December 2016.

For more information, please download the job description and candidate guidance notes.

Please send completed application forms to recruitment@wfd.org

Please note this statement is for information only and does not form part of a contract.