Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017
Première Urgence Internationale(PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. 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. 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, Eastern Europe and France.
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Humanitarian situation and 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 as 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 in the last decades. 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 of 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.
As part of our activities in Myanmar, we are looking for a Deputy Head of Mission – Programs.
The Deputy Head of Mission for Programs ensures the daily functioning of the mission, is responsible for the successful operation of programmes, and reports to the Head of Mission, in whose absence the Deputy may provide interim coverage.
- Programs: He/She coordinates support teams and ensures the efficient implementation of programs, monitors needs and proposes new interventions to the Head of Mission.
- Technical monitoring**: He/She ensures that WASH, Livelihoods and other technical practices comply with PUI procedures, follow PUI standards and formats, and are in accordance with donor rules and regulations.
- Assessment: He/She lead multy-sectorial and technical assessment exercise
- MEAL: He/She controls all Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning process on the mission
- Logistic, administrative, and financial monitoring**: He/She contribute with the Head of mission that current administrative and logistics procedures follow PUI standards and formats, and are in accordance with donor rules and regulations
- Human Resources: He/She works closely with PMs and Field Coordinators
- Security: He/She assists the Head of Mission in analysis and management of mission security.
- Relationship with headquarters: He/She assists the Head of Mission in effectively circulating information between headquarters and the field, and ensures compliance with deadlines.
- Representation: He/She assists the Head of Mission in representing the organization to partners, donors and various authorities
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Training and Experience :
Training :
- Bachelor in International relations, Political sciences, international development, social sciences or any other relevant field
Experience :
- Minimum of 2 years in programme coordination experience
- Experience in Multi sectorial assessment
- Experience in MEAL
- Successful experience in expatriate team management and multi-sectorial programs
- Knowledge of WASH programs, Agro, Livelyhoods…
Knowledge and aptitudes :
- Excellent writing skills in English
- Detailed knowledge of donors (BPRM, ECHO, OFDA, AFD, CDC, UN agencies, etc.)
- Good knowledge on Middle East context
Computer skills :
- Pack Office
Qualities of candidate :
- Leadership and ability to make decisions
- Ability to be assertive, if necessary
- Ability to analyze (judgment, practicality) and to synthesize
- Ability to adapt
- Organization, discipline, and compliance with deadlines
- Outstanding ability to listen and negotiate
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Calm and composed
- Ability to work under stress in general, and in emergency situations in particular
Languages
- English required
- French appreciated
Proposed Terms :
Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract – 3 months
Start date : 15 July 2017
Monthly gross income: from 2,420 up to 2,750 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI
Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…
Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
Housing in collective accommodation
Daily living Expenses« Per diem»
Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months
Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months
To know more about our job offer, look at the complete job description on our website !
How to apply:
Please send your application (Resume and Cover letter) to Sophie Kessel, Human Resources Officer for Expatriates at recrutement@premiere-urgence.org with the following subject : “DHOMP – MMR”.