Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 31 May 2018
Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.
Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.
Department Overview
Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant. The Pact Myanmar Office helps realize this objective by managing a diverse portfolio of international cooperation projects in areas including renewable energy; health system strengthening; economic development; and civil society strengthening.
Position Purpose
Pact seeks to recruit a Program Specialist (Writer/Editor) whose knowledge of the project cycle and talent for writing can support the Pact Myanmar office in drafting high-quality deliverables for its diverse development portfolio. He/She will report to the Programs Director and acts as key point of contact in the management of reporting including reporting to USAID and non-USG funded projects. S/he will work in the communications team, together with the Communications & Public Outreach Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
- Write or copy-edit several types of reports, including but not limited to: quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and final reports for USAID and non-USG projects managed out of the Pact Myanmar office in Yangon. Content is delivered by programs team. compilation, editing and formatting will be done by the report writer.
- Contribute to proposals responding to USG and non-USG opportunities.
- Contribute to communications products for specific projects (i.e. project profiles, 2-pagers, success stories) and for Pact Myanmar in general.
- Contribute to general communications products.
- Ensure that the reporting process aligns with donor requirements and schedules.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Ensure that reports are supplemented by photographs, graphics and info-graphics or other visual material which will increase its interest and accessibility.**Basic Requirements**
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a related field including grant writing; communications; journalism, etc.
Ability to work independently and coordinate with team members located in various locations.
Superior writing and copy-editing skills; demonstrated experience with formatting and design.
Experience writing reports for USAID and other international cooperation bodies.
Native English speaker and writer
Ability to work in Myanmar.**Preferred Qualifications**
Experience living and working in Myanmar
Working knowledge of Burmese
General knowledge of the international development sectorPact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
How to apply:
http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33f1000000YykD