Myanmar: Programme Manager Myanmar

CDN (Consortium of Dutch NGO's) is an International NGO with an MoU signed with Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation in Myanmar and part of ZOA, an international Dutch NGO. ZOA is a Christian international NGO, with its head office based in the Netherlands. ZOA operates in fifteen countries on three continents. We provideRELIEF to people affected by conflict or natural disasters. We contribute to a new perspective of HOPE in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the RECOVERY of their livelihoods.**

Purpose of the position

The Programme Manager is responsible for the realization of project and programmatic goals within the organizational setting determined by internal and external preconditions in a specific ZOA country region.

Duties and Responsibilities

Overall leadership and integral management responsibility of the ZOA organisation in a specific programme in a country of operation.

Leadership and Management

· Responsible for all ZOA activities within programme area:

· Spiritual oversight and Christian leadership of the ZOA team in the programme area:

· Participate in country wide programme and knowledge development:

· Member of country management team:

· Implementing and strategic partnership engagement and programme level:

· Gender and conflict sensitive approach to team management and project activities under her/his responsibility.

Programme Management

· Development of the Programme plan for the respective programme area, with annual review of needs for changes, based on ongoing context analysis and results of annual programme review:

· Annual planning for the programme area, with the corresponding annual programme area budget, as an input to the Country Annual Plan (CAP):

· Planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities that were approved by donors with the corresponding project budget planning:

· Project Cycle management, including needs assessments, formulation of concept notes and proposals and budget:

· Reporting-monthly and quarterly activity and financial reporting, including realization of activities versus budget utilisation: (Providing input to) narrative and financial donor reporting:

· Annual review of progress towards programme objectives and outcomes:

· Initiating and maintaining effective working relations with relevant stakeholders at programme area level.

HR/admin/finance

· Budget owner for project implemented in programme area:

· Approval of expenditures and related cost allocations, on the basis of approved project and programme organisation budgets:

· Human Resource Management ( at individual- and team level) for programme staff:

· Supervision and periodical evaluation of the performance of the members of the programme team:

· Implementation and monitoring of financial, personnel and security policies and procedures:

· In collaboration with the MGA, prepare and process the allocation of indirect costs to project budgets.

Security

· Ensures the design and maintenance of an effective security management system at program level, in compliance with ZOA’s over-all security policy and procedures, and the monitoring of compliance to that system by staff and other relevant persons for whom the PGM holds security responsibility.

Authority

The Programme Manager is authorised and accountable within the frame work and limits as defined in:

· The Declaration of Authorization’ signed by the Country Director:

· The ZOA country Management charter:

· The agreed Annual Country Plan:

· The programme budget approved by the Country Director:

· The project plans as approved by the donors:

· The country quality management system as approved by the Country Director.

In the performance and as a member of the Country Management team, the PGM balances the interests of Programme area, the country organization as a whole and of all stakeholders involved.

The Programme manager is accountable to the Country Director of the programme country.

Contacts

External contacts

· Government on a national and local level:

· (I)NGO’s CBO’s and other civil society groups including churches:

· International organizations operating in the programme area:

· Donors.

Internal contacts

· Country office

· Members of country management team

Supervises

All project Managers, Project Coordinators , or Team Leaders on projects in the programme area.

Experience and Skills

Knowledge & Experience:

· Bachelor or Master degree in humanitarian, development or other relevant field:

· Three to five years field experience in a development country:

· Management experience:

· Familiar with Project Cycle Management:

· Good Spoken and written command of English, Good spoken and written French is essential for francophone country programmes.

Skills

· Command of operations:

· Analytical:

· Organisational sensitivity:

· Writing Skills:

· Effecting delegation:

· Planning and organising:

· Participative leadership:

· Provides regular feedback. Acknowledges success and ten need for improvement:

· Coaches, challenges and provides opportunities for growth.

Attitude:

· Flexibility and adaptability:

· Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitivity:

· Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines:

· Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.

Special requirements and circumstances

The position will be based in Taungoo, with regular travel (up to 1/3) in the project area in Bago and Kayin State. Taungoo is not entitled to any R&R leave.

Salary

ZOA offers you a challenging job, an inspiring and motivated team in the programme country and good benefits and remuneration, which suits the charities sector.

Do you need more information?

For more information about ZOA, please visit at our website www.zoa-international.com

If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Mrs. Charity van Bemmel, HR Officer, email zoa.vacancies@zoa.ngo

Interested and you want to apply?

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly online: https://www.zoa-international.com/vacancy/programme-manager-myanmar/. Application deadline is 28 March Close of Business.

CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated.

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. A written test will be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.