Area Programme Manager, South-East Myanmar

What we are looking for

NRC is looking for an Area Programme Manager, South East to join the Myanmar mission. The role holder will be responsible for NRC’s programmatic and advocacy response, to maximise impact for affected populations, with resources available. The role will contribute to programming ambitions, prioritise hard-to-reach populations, and lead first line emergency response.

If you are a committed and industrious professional, and an influential, interpersonal, and inspirational leader; with a track record of fostering a collaborative environment and building and leading collaborative, engaging, and effective teams, then this is the role for you!

What you will do

• Strategy: programme components; preparation of the Area Office strategic plans, strategy, and annexes; and country-level strategic initiatives.
• Project Cycle Management: proposal development, budget management, reporting, integrated programming, monitoring and evaluation, etc.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: facilitating evidence-based learning and decision-making through data generated by M&E, beneficiary consultation, and the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism.
• Partnerships (20%): engagement and management (partner assessment, regular partner meetings, overseeing partner reporting, etc.).
• Advocacy & Representation: contributing to advocacy products, and briefings and events; fostering strategic partnerships and networks; and engaging in national-level coordination mechanisms. 
• Programme Quality: monitoring & evaluation, safe programming, integration, donor reporting and proposal inputs, and technical standards and tools development.
• Fundraising & Donor Engagement: strategic engagement with donor representatives and fundraising initiatives.
• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.

What you will bring

• Management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Protection work experience.
• Integrated programming proficiency.
• Complex, and volatile context exposure.
• Myanmar, or South / South-East Asia, context exposure and knowledge.
• English fluency, both written and verbal.

What makes this position attractive?

• NRC has delivered humanitarian assistance and protection to vulnerable affected populations in Myanmar since 2009, following Cyclone Nargis. Over that time, NRC has evolved into a complex and mature mission with an excellent reputation for technical skill and delivery of programmes.
• The NRC South East Myanmar area of operations covers Kayin State, Mon State, East Bago Region, Tanintharyi Region, Kayah State, and Southern Shan State in Myanmar. NRC maintains an Area Office in Hpa-An (Kayin State) and 3 sub-offices in Taungoo (East Bago Region), Dawei (Tanintharyi Region), and Taunggyi (Southern Shan State).
• NRC provides needs-based protection to conflict, and displacement affected populations in South East Myanmar through an integrated programming comprising of Education; Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance; Shelter and Settlements; Camp Management; and Protection. NRC seeks to address the varied and complex needs faced by IDPs, returnees and affected host populations through complementary programming involving direct implementation, strategic partnerships and consortia, advocacy and referrals This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected humanitarian actors in Myanmar that has a strong reputation with donors, embassies, clusters, and peer agencies, and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of donors and partners. 
• Meaningful work, with a high-quality integrated programme that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Learn more about NRC’s operation in Myanmar here.

What we offer

• Hpa-An, Myanmar duty station, subject to receiving appropriate documentation. Currently, international visas and work permits are subject to considerable delays. The successful candidate will be expected to work from home/remotely for extended periods of time. 
• 12-month contract duration.
• 20% travel, approximately.
• Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
• Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC.

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates:- To apply, log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at aela.recruitment@nrc.no with “Area Programme Manager South East Myanmar” as the subject line. This email address is for queries only. Applications will not be accepted via email.
• Please note that NRC does not request any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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NRC responds to the diverse needs faced by populations in Myanmar through the delivery of integrated programming and advocacy to ensure that conflict and displacement-affected communities can meet their needs and exercise their rights. NRC works with a range of different local and international partners to deliver a multi-faceted response that includes emergency response to rapid onset needs, providing essential services to internally displaced people in protracted displacement, and contributing to pathways to durable solutions.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC here.