Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 28 Feb 2016
Competitive salary plus benefits
Full time post
2 year Fixed-Term contract, Accompanied position
Yangon, Myanmar
HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With over 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide.
HelpAge has developed a strong presence in Myanmar, ranging from community based work to policy-making levels. Currently, HelpAge -in collaboration with relevant government agencies and partners- is implementing projects in the areas of livelihoods and food security, Social Protection, Health and NCDs, conflict resolution and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
Working in Myanmar you will lead the HelpAge programme and team in Myanmar, including representational and strategic leadership, as well as overall lead of HelpAge projects, offices and staff; financial management/oversight; security; fundraising; government, partner and donor relationships.
You will have substantial experience in development work and in managing rural development projects particularly formation of groups and building their capacity. You will have experience in managing large multi-donor budgets and managing effective collaboration with local partner organizations and government agencies. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of working in Asia with demonstrable experience of project implementation, including planning, monitoring and evaluation systems and proper management of project budgets.
The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of people and organisations at all levels with tact. Diplomacy and sensitivity to cultural differences are essential.
Closing date: 28 February 2016
Start date: ASAP
HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply:
All applications should be sent to hr@helpageasia.org