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Mission and objectives
UNDP has been providing development assistance to the people of Myanmar since the 1950s. UNDP operated under a restricted mandate from 1993 until 2012 implementing the Human Development Initiative programme which provided assistance directly to communities and individuals for improving their lives and livelihoods. In 2013, UNDP began working through two country programmes, and between 2018 and 2020 the focus shifted to direct support to the Myanmar Government. Following the military takeover in 2021, UNDP Myanmar pivoted to directly target the extremely vulnerable by meeting their basic needs and supporting community recovery, through the Community First Programme: 2021-2025. We have and extensive presence with 4 field offices covering 11 states and regions, with offices in Mon State - covering Mon and the southeastern regions including Bago – and Kachin and Shan states. UNDP also has a field office in Rakhine State and a sub-office in northern Rakhine.
UNDP Myanmar works with an extensive network of local CSO, CBO, grassroots partners and community leaders established by UNDP under the Human Development Initiative which started in 1993. These networks remain operational, and UNDP has been able to quickly connect and deliver support through them despite rapid changes in Myanmar’s political and social landscape.
UNDP Myanmar works with an extensive network of local CSO, CBO, grassroots partners and community leaders established by UNDP under the Human Development Initiative which started in 1993. These networks remain operational, and UNDP has been able to quickly connect and deliver support through them despite rapid changes in Myanmar’s political and social landscape.
Context
The UNDP's (United Nations Development Programme) mission is to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience by connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources, helping them achieve sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Its core objectives focus on key development areas: poverty reduction, democratic governance, crisis prevention/recovery, environment/energy, and HIV/AIDS, empowering nations to build inclusive institutions, strengthen leadership, and create solutions for a better life, all while promoting human rights and gender equality.
The recent earthquake in the Sagaing Region has resulted in significant damage to residential housing, public buildings, and critical public infrastructure. As part of the early recovery and reconstruction efforts, a rapid structural integrity and damage assessment is required to guide humanitarian response, prioritize interventions, and inform planning for rebuilding and repair.
The recent earthquake in the Sagaing Region has resulted in significant damage to residential housing, public buildings, and critical public infrastructure. As part of the early recovery and reconstruction efforts, a rapid structural integrity and damage assessment is required to guide humanitarian response, prioritize interventions, and inform planning for rebuilding and repair.
Task description
Lead community mobilization and facilitation, including the effective identification, engagement, and organization of target communities in project implementation areas.
Achieve the project Targets, including PRA facilitation, VRC formation, HEAP distribution and follow on community mobilization activities within the project timeline
Apply and promote community mobilization principles and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools, ensuring systematic, inclusive, and participatory approaches, and working independently when required.
Facilitate and support the community development process, ensuring strong community ownership, participation, and empowerment throughout all stages of project implementation.
Promote the integration of community development activities with other sectors, particularly community infrastructure and related development initiatives.
Work in close coordination with Village / Volunteer Rural Committees (VRCs) and community groups to track progress, identify challenges, and support ongoing community development processes, including community infrastructure initiatives.
Assist in documenting community needs, priorities, progress, lessons learned, and best practices related to community mobilization and community development activities.
Support capacity-building activities at the community level, including trainings, awareness sessions, community meetings, and participatory planning exercises.
Ensure quality and consistency in PRA facilitation and VRC formation, and support community infrastructure planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Strengthen VRC capacity in governance, financial management, infrastructure operation, and maintenance.
Participate in and support the implementation of Social and Environment Standards (SES) and the Grievance Redness Mechanism (GRM), ensuring community feedback is collected, addressed, and used to track project progress and contribute to achieving project targets and goals.
Achieve the project Targets, including PRA facilitation, VRC formation, HEAP distribution and follow on community mobilization activities within the project timeline
Apply and promote community mobilization principles and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools, ensuring systematic, inclusive, and participatory approaches, and working independently when required.
Facilitate and support the community development process, ensuring strong community ownership, participation, and empowerment throughout all stages of project implementation.
Promote the integration of community development activities with other sectors, particularly community infrastructure and related development initiatives.
Work in close coordination with Village / Volunteer Rural Committees (VRCs) and community groups to track progress, identify challenges, and support ongoing community development processes, including community infrastructure initiatives.
Assist in documenting community needs, priorities, progress, lessons learned, and best practices related to community mobilization and community development activities.
Support capacity-building activities at the community level, including trainings, awareness sessions, community meetings, and participatory planning exercises.
Ensure quality and consistency in PRA facilitation and VRC formation, and support community infrastructure planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Strengthen VRC capacity in governance, financial management, infrastructure operation, and maintenance.
Participate in and support the implementation of Social and Environment Standards (SES) and the Grievance Redness Mechanism (GRM), ensuring community feedback is collected, addressed, and used to track project progress and contribute to achieving project targets and goals.
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