Education Project Manager North-West Myanmar (National Position)

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 8 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 8 (NRC) contracts.

NRC is looking for an Education Project Manager to join the Myanmar mission. The role holder will be responsible for the implementation of the Education project portfolio in the North-West.

If you are an influential people leader; with diplomatic negotiation skills; and a track record in directing youth education projects, leading people, and managing budgets, then this is the role for you! **This position is open to Myanmarese / Burmese Nationals only**

What You Will Do

• Education portfolio management (efficient use of financial resources in line with strategies/proposal/ donor requirements; timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation, indicator tracking, and donor reporting; development of funding proposals and budgets; contribute to donor reporting; and consolidate and integrate lessons learnt).
• Programme Implementation (project implementation; budget management; complimentary programming with other thematic areas; ensuring monitoring and evaluation; continuous improvement and lessons learnt; providing technical direction; ensuring quality programming; and compliance with reporting).
• Proposal Development & Strategy (education strategic planning, program development, proposals, and budgets).
• Team Management (provision of technical advice, skills transfer, and capacity building).
• Partnership Management (liaising and collaborating with authorities and stakeholders; represent the organization in external coordination forums/clusters/working groups; identify new partners; build and maintain relationships; support in objectives, compliance, and programme quality; provide technical advice; and capacity building).

What You Will Bring

• Senior-level project management and implementation experience position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Technical Education thematic area expertise.
• Youth programmes and responses, and emergency education experience.
• Budget management proficiency.
• Analytically inclined, with demonstrated ability to synthesise multiple data points.
• Complex, and volatile context exposure.
• North-West Myanmar context exposure and knowledge.
• English fluency, both written and verbal.

What Makes This Position Attractive?

• The opportunity to join one of the most respected humanitarian actors in Myanmar that has a strong reputation with donors, embassies, clusters, and peer agencies.
• The chance to work with a diverse portfolio of donors and partners, and exposure to a diverse range of sectors and programming modalities.
• Meaningful work, with a high-quality integrated programme, that that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.
• NRC Myanmar works in Rakhine State supporting displaced affected populations and vulnerable host communities.
• The Education response in North-West Myanmar focuses on strengthening remote programming and community approaches. There is a need to ensure continued learning of children and youth throughout the evolving contextual operating challenges in the area.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

What We Offer

• Sittwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar duty station.
• 12-month contract duration.
• 40% travel, approximately.
• Grade 8 in NRC’s Salary Scale. 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.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.
• Learn more about NRC’s operation in Myanmar here.
• 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.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• To apply as an internal candidate, click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site.
• This position is open to Myanmarese / Burmese Nationals only.
• 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.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
• For any queries, please email us at aelarecruitment@nrc.no with “Education Project Manager North-West Myanmar” as the subject line.