Re-Advertisement: Area Manager, South-East Myanmar (National Position)
Join NRC as Area Manager in South-East Myanmar to lead operations.
Overview
Join NRC as Area Manager in South-East Myanmar to lead operations.
You have:
- Senior project management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Cluster coordination experience.
- Grants management experience.
- Programme development experience.
- Experience in internally displaced persons response.
- Knowledge of South-East Myanmar context.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Experience in health, safety, and security management.
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 10 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 10 (NRC) contracts.
This is a re-advertisement: Candidates who had initially applied are discouraged from applying again, as they will not be considered.
NRC is looking for a motivated and collaborative leader to join the team in South-East Myanmar as an Area Manager (National Position). If you are someone who enjoys networking, leading and inspiring teams, and ensuring operational efficiencies, this is the role for you! **This position is open to Myanmarese/ Burmese Nationals only**
What You Will Do
- Expansion of NRC’s South-East operation (operational and programmatic expansion).
- Strategy implementation.
- Budget ownership and management.
- Donor engagement and commitment.
- Emergency response implementation.
- Health, safety, and security management.
What You Will Bring
- Senior Project Management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Cluster coordination, grants management, programme development, and advocacy experience.
- Internally displaced persons response experience.
- South-East Myanmar context knowledge.
- English fluency, both written and verbal.
What Makes This Position Attractive?
- The South-East Area Office is the most established in Myanmar for NRC.
- The Area Office has a large and established team.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
What We Offer
- Hpa-An, Myanmar duty station.
- 24 months contract duration.
- 30% travel, approximately.
- Grade 10 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.
Please view the full Job Description here.
**Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience in your application**
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with project management in a humanitarian setting? | This question assesses your relevant background and effectiveness in managing projects under constrained circumstances. | Discuss specific projects you've managed, focusing on challenges and successes. |
| How do you approach cluster coordination in complex environments? | This seeks to understand your strategies for effective collaboration among various stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you managed grants successfully. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to respond to internally displaced persons? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective communication within your team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |