Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 31 Jul 2017
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organisation. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. PUI relies on 30 years of field experience in 50 countries in crisis, as well as on the complementarity of its medical and non-medical expertise, to adapt its programs to each context and to the real needs of the most vulnerable populations. The association leads in average 190 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 5 million people in 20 countries – in Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Europe.
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Situation and humanitarian needs :
Myanmar was ruled by a military junta for decades. The first general election in 20 years was held in 2010. This was hailed by the junta as an important step in the transition from military rule to a civilian democracy. A civilian government led by President Thein Sein was installed in March 2011. Despite this inauspicious start to Myanmar’s new post-junta phase, a series of reforms in the months since the new government took up office has led to hopes that decades of international isolation could be coming to an end. Myanmar still remains one of the poorest country in the world, ranking 171 in the GDP per capita worldwide and 149 in UNDP human development index. Although there is a lack of reliable health data, it is commonly agreed that Myanmar has some of the worst health indicators in South-East Asia. The ethnic areas, that have been off-access for decades, are amongst the most vulnerable regions in Myanmar with a very low literacy rate resulting in various challenges such education, health services, livelihood, and food insecurity. The largest ethnic group is the Bamar people. Bamar dominance over Karen, Shan, Rakhine, Mon, Rohyinga, Chin, Kachin and other minorities has been the source of considerable ethnic tensions and has fuelled intermittent protests and separatist rebellions. Military offensives against insurgents have uprooted many thousands of civilians. Ceasefire deals signed in late 2011 and early 2012 with rebels of the Karen and Shan ethnic groups suggested a new determination to end the long-running conflicts, as did Chinese-brokered talks with Kachin rebels in February 2013. In 2015, a National Cease-fire Agreement (NCA) was signed with most of the ethnic organizations at the border of the country, leading to real opportunities to access Non State Actors (NSA) areas.
Our action in the field :
PUI has worked since 12 years with various communities in Myanmar to improve access to primary healthcare and reproductive health services, as well as to promote appropriate practices for health and hygiene in remote areas and among vulnerable groups (mother and children, population at risk or with HIV/AIDS). In close collaboration with local health authorities, PUI contributes to develop community health networks, reinforce their capacities and strengthen their integration within the governmental health system. Innovative strategies such as m-Health, as well as cultural and conflict-sensitive approaches are fostered to leverage the health services provided, overcome barriers that limit access and stimulate demand for services. While focusing mainly on health programmes in Myanmar, PUI always looks to develop an integrated approach to address health and its determinants, including water and sanitation, food security and livelihoods, to meet the needs of the most vulnerable.
Training and Experiences :
Training :
- Medical or paramedical degree + Master in Public Health
Experience :
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in implementing health program in developing countries, including in the field of HIV/AIDS and reproductive health
Knowledge and aptitudes :
- Good written communication skills
- Knowledge of project management
Computer skills :
- Pack Office
Qualities of candidat :
- Ability to work independently, take the initiative and take responsibility
- Resilience to stress
- Diplomacy and open-mindedness
- Good analytical skills
- Organisation and ability to manage priorities
- Proactive approach to making proposals and identifying solutions
- Ability to work and manage professionally and maturely
- Ability to integrate into the local environment, taking account of its political, economic and historical characteristics
Languages :
English mandatory
French desirable
Proposed Terms :
Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract – 12 months
Start date : 01 August 2017
Monthly Gross Income: From 2 200 to 2 530 euros based on previous experience on international solidarity projects and with PUI.
Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission (travel expenses include visas, vaccines…)
Medical coverage and complementary healthcare
Insurance policies, especially for repatriation
Collective housing accommodation
Daily living expenses (“Per diem”)
Paid leave policy : 5 weeks per year
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How to apply:
Please send your application (CV and Letter of Motivation) to Sophie Kessel, Human Resources Officer for Expatriates at recrutement@premiere-urgence.org with the following subject : “MedCo – MMR”.