What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a Programme Manager, South East to join the INGO Forum in Myanmar. The role holder will work closely with INGO Forum members to support humanitarian coordination and operational response among key actors.

If you are a seasoned and adaptable executive; with strong interpersonal, networking, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills; good negotiation and communication skills; and the ability to build constructive relationships with external parties, then this is the role for you.

**This position is open to Myanmarese / Burmese Nationals only**

What you will do

• Coordination & Representation (40%): Serve as the INGO Forum’s representative in the South East Nexus Working Group’s Advisory Task Force and as the focal point within the INGO Forum Secretariat, and coordinating operational and advocacy work.
• Information Management (30%): Develop and maintain a network of response organisations.
• Coordination & Networking (15%): Coordinate with internal and external actors to enhance overall humanitarian efforts.
• Advocacy and Evidence-Based Analysis (15%): Joint messaging and advocacy activities.
• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.

What you will bring

• University degree.
• Coordination, information management, communications, and/or advocacy experience in a humanitarian, recovery, development and/or peacebuilders context.
• Humanitarian response and development expertise.
• Strategy and policy development, and workplan implementation experience.
• Support meetings and workshops organisation experience.
• Stakeholder coordination track record.
• South East Myanmar context exposure and knowledge.
• English and Burmese fluency, both written and verbal.

What makes this position attractive?

• This position will work closely with INGO Forum members and response actors in the South East (Kayin, Kayah, Mon, Tanintharyi, Bago, and Southern Shan) to support humanitarian coordination and operational response among key actors.
• The role holder will work closely with the INGO Forum Secretariat in advising the Forum’s membership and partners, advisory tasks, information sharing, capacity strengthening, and supporting policy and advocacy work.
• The position will work closely with Area Humanitarian Country Teams, and will be a part of the Strategic Advisory Task Force of the South East Nexus Working Group.
• The role holder will also manage and facilitate the South East NGO Platform and support coordination and advocacy efforts of INGO Forum members operational in the South East.
• The Programme Manager will support and work closely with local civil society organisations and national NGOs in the South East to build strong linkages between local, national, and international stakeholders
• 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

• Yangon, Myanmar duty station.
• 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

• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official NRC email address.
• This position is open to Myanmarese / Burmese Nationals only.
• 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 [email protected] with “INGO Forum Programme Manager South East Myanmar” as the subject line.

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.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

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.