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 South-East. If you are an influential people leader; with diplomatic negotiation skills; and a track record in directing 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
- Programme Implementation – 40% (project implementation, budget management, complimentary programming with other thematic areas, ensuring monitoring and evaluation, continuous improvement and lessons learnt, ensuring quality programming, and compliance with reporting).
- Team Management – 30% (management of the South-East Education Team, provision of technical advice, and capacity building).
- Partnership Management – 20% (focal point for partners, build and maintain relationships, identify new partners, support in objectives, compliance, and programme quality, provide technical advice, and capacity building).
- Proposal Development & Strategy – 5% (education strategic planning, program development, proposals, and budgets).
- Representation (represent the organization in external coordination forums).
What You Will Bring
- Senior-level project implementation experience position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Technical Education thematic area expertise.
- Budget management experience.
- Partnership management experience.
- Complex, and volatile context exposure.
- 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.
- 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, Kayin State, Myanmar duty station.
- 12-month contract duration.
- 50% 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.
The full Job Description can be found on our website.
How to apply
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