Project Manager (RISE Project)

Overview

Lead project implementation and manage field activities effectively.

You have:

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in project or program implementation.
• Proven experience managing field-based humanitarian or development projects.
• Experience supervising field teams and coordinating multi-sector interventions.
• Experience working in conflict-affected, fragile, or emergency contexts.
• Experience in planning, implementation tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in international development, Management, Social Sciences, Public Health, Agriculture, Disaster Management, Community Development, or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Training in project management, humanitarian response, or community development is desirable.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, Sphere Standards, and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
• Good understanding of WASH, Health, Nutrition, Protection, Education, Food Assistance, and DRR programming.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with communities, authorities, and partners.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in complex operational environments.
• Fluent Myanmar language required and good English communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with communities, partners, and stakeholders.
• Good health and physical ability to travel regularly to project locations and participate in field activities.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation & Delivery

• Lead implementation of project activities within assigned township.
• Ensure delivery of planned outputs, outcomes, and targets.
• Coordinate field activities across sectors.
• Ensure implementation plans are executed according to approved workplans.
• Track progress and address implementation bottlenecks.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise Field Officers, Logistic Officer, and Field Accountant.
• Promote accountability and teamwork.
• Conduct performance management and coaching.
• Build staff capacity through mentoring and support.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Manage relationships with local authorities and communities.
• Support community participation and accountability.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and field-level engagement.
• Represent the project in township-level forums.

Planning, Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop monthly and quarterly work plans.
• Monitor progress against targets.
• Support data collection and reporting requirements.
• Ensure quality documentation of activities and achievements.

Resource & Operational Management

• Oversee project assets and resources.
• Coordinate logistics and procurement requests.
• Monitor field expenditures and budget utilization.

Management Risk, Security & Compliance

• Monitor contextual and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with WV policies and donor requirements.
• Implement security protocols and duty-of-care measures.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in project or program implementation.
• Proven experience managing field-based humanitarian or development projects.
• Experience supervising field teams and coordinating multi-sector interventions.
• Experience working in conflict-affected, fragile, or emergency contexts.
• Experience in planning, implementation tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with INGOs, NGOs, UN agencies, or donor-funded projects is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in international development, Management, Social Sciences, Public Health, Agriculture, Disaster Management, Community Development, or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Training in project management, humanitarian response, or community development is desirable.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, Sphere Standards, and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
• Good understanding of WASH, Health, Nutrition, Protection, Education, Food Assistance, and DRR programming.
• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills, problem-solving and adaptive management skills.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with communities, authorities, and partners.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in complex operational environments.
• Familiarity with World Vision systems and policies is an advantage.
• Fluent Myanmar language required and good English communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with communities, partners, and
• Based in assigned township/project location and up to 70% field travel within implementation areas.
• Ability to work in remote, hard-to-reach, and insecure environments.
• Flexible and willing to travel at short notice as required.
• Good health and physical ability to travel regularly to project locations and participate in field activities.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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