Miyamoto International is a purpose-driven firm with a mission to make the world a better, safer place. We specialize in disaster risk management and provide resiliency expertise that sustains industries and safeguards communities around the world. With an expanding portfolio of humanitarian assistance and disaster preparedness, risk mitigation and recovery programs, we are currently seeking a Program Coordinator to become a critical member of our dynamic International Development team to be based in New Delhi, India. No relocation is provided. This position is anticipated to support a growing portfolio of projects across Asia Pacific region and work as a part of a global team, including remote work.
Some of the central responsibilities of this position are:
Program Management and Coordination:
- Coordinate and collaborate with Miyamoto’s country-based teams and technical program staff across various countries in the region to align coherence of activities and deliverables across program functions.
- Support the development and implementation of program work plans and budgets, ensuring donor compliance and operational excellence when handling administrative, programmatic and operational tasks, including contracting.
- Effectively stay abreast of donor policies, procedures and updates including updating team on applicable local policies per local laws.
- Actively collaborate with the finance team to summarize and prepare budgets and projections. As needed by the team, support to monitor actual expenditure levels against budgets and funding obligations.
- Proactively Identify systematic and/or administrative gaps and needs, and help develop operational or compliance systems to support multi-country program implementation.
Program Development and Communication:
- Support the quality oversight and editing of final reports and submissions.
- Actively support program development and expansion efforts through research, writing concept notes and proposals.
- Assist in the execution and delivery of programmatic events, including pre, during and post logistical matters for successful event delivery and operational follow up.
- Support the development of effective marketing and communication materials for programs and for Miyamoto’s work in the region, such as success stories, and social media campaigns.
- Interest and ability to collect and analyze program data to support monitoring and evaluation functions, as needed by program team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations or International Development, Disaster Management, Business Administration or related field.
- Data-driven interests to work across budget, programmatic and reporting requirements.
- Self-starter with the with ability to take initiative as a part of a global team.
- Meticulous and detail oriented to support high quality final deliverables and activities.
- At least 3 years’ work experience within the international development and humanitarian assistance sector.
- Prior experience working on USAID awards with knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is highly desired.
- Prior experience working with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and other multilateral partners highly desired.
- Excellent skills with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Powerpoint.
- Excellent communicator with strong writing skills; professional fluency (reading, writing, speaking) in English is a must.
- Interest in working in a fast-paced, quickly growing and dynamic work environment.
- Creative, resourceful, responsive and proven multi-tasker with excellent organization and planning skills, as well as the ability to be flexible, problem solve independently and work well across a variety of functions and needs.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following documents to procurement@miyamotointernational.com by December 31, 2021:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter, emphasizing your relevant qualifications for this position.
Please also indicate APAC Program Coordinator in the subject line.