Myanmar: Regional Program Manager - Myanmar

The role

We are currently looking for Regional Program Manager to be based in Myitkyina and Sittwe, Myanmar. (The role is subject to funding confirmation.)

Number of Position: 2

Role Purpose

The Regional Program Manager is responsible for the overall regional program strategy, including responsibility for financial and administrative management, as well as activity development and implementation. This position is also responsible for advising USAID, the Chief of Party, and other program staff on the evolution of the local political, economic and social situation in their area and on how to continually adapt the program to ensure it remains relevant and effective.

Qualifications

• A B.A./B.S. in a relevant field such as international relations, political science, business, data science, journalism, public administration, law, or peace/conflict studies. Prior military experience with honorable discharge will be considered as a substitute for degree requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• At least four years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory management experience, working on relevant field-based projects in a similar capacity.
• Relevant experience with field-based operations and financial management, including budget development and tracking, financial management, personnel administration, logistis and/or procurement.
• At least two years of experience working in in complex, dynamic and challenging field operations in developing countries.
• Demonstrated political acumen, excellent judgment, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess and advise conflict-sensitive programming that adheres to 'do no harm' principles.
• Strong communication skills, including interpersonal and in written and oral English.
• Myanmar language skills
• Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy, in the overall context of the CSP.

Desirable

• Experience with previous Asian or Southeast Asian countries undergoing transition preferred.
• Experiencing managing a regional field office that supporting operations through multiple partners is strongly preferred.

Contract length: TBC, unaccompanied post

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Closing date for this advert is 5 April 2018.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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