Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 31 May 2018
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Dexis is seeking two experienced Regional Program Managers for the upcoming USAID Community Strengthening Project in Burma. The project will design and implement interventions to strengthen communities in areas affected by or prone to conflict to improve access to essential services, recover from conflict, improve their resilience to future shocks, and empower them to more fully participate in Myanmar’s democratic transition and national reconciliation processes. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities
The Regional Program Managers will operate field offices located in Sittwe and Myitkyina. Sittwe is the capital of Rakhine State, and will focus on communities in that area. Myitkyina is the capital of Kachin State, serving communities both in the Kachin State and northern Shan State. The Regional Program Managers should be familiar with the cultural and societal intricacies of each region.
- Manage a field office and/or geographic or issue-based portfolio;
- Coordinate with the Chief of Party to develop the overall regional program strategy;
- Ensure proper financial and administrative management, as well as activity development and implementation;
- Supervise a staff team to ensure enforcement of proper financial, procurement, and general operational protocols and reporting in the field office, in compliance with USAID rules and regulations;
- Advise USAID, the Chief of Party, and other program staff on the evolution of the local political, economic and social situation in the area and on how to continually adapt the program to ensure it remains relevant and effective.
Qualifications
- At least 4 years of experience working on donor-funded projects in a related role;
- Demonstrated experience developing and administering grants programs;
- Demonstrated experience leading diverse staff teams operating in complex environments;
- Experience analyzing local, regional and national politics, and channeling that analysis into guiding program staff in identifying and designing interventions that relate to the current political and operating environment;
- Financial management experience (including budgeting, tracking, reporting, accounting, and procurement);
- Strong communication skills in written and oral English;
- Fluency in Burmese, and/or familiarity with local languages preferred.
Dexis is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the US Armed Forces.
How to apply:
Please apply through the Dexis Careers portal:
https://careers-dexisonline.icims.com/jobs/1348/regional-program-manager%2c-community-strengthening-project%2c-burma/job