Job: Various Opportunities

Location: Yangon
Deadline: Saturday, 10 August 2013 

Description

For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego (www.jhpiego.org) has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego will implement a program to improve Maternal Health in Myanmar funded by USAID and a private foundation to support the local government to expand maternal and newborn health (MNH) services in Yangon, Myanmar. Excellent, experienced and committed professionals with demonstrated ability to develop productive working relationships, to perform well in a complex environment with intense pressure and to travel are invited to fill the following positions in the Yangon office.

Finance and Administrative Officer The Finance and Administrative Officer provides budgeting, financial, and administrative support for the project. S/he serves as the principal overseer of contracts, including subawards and subgrants. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
• Demonstrated experience with USAID cost principles, reporting requirements, finance regulations and management systems
• Qualified accountant with CPA, ACCA, CAT and/or CIMA qualification is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years' experience as an accountant with an international organization
• Advanced skills in Excel and Quickbooks; demonstrated proficiency in IT particularly in computer assisted audit techniques
• Excellent analytical, report-writing skills in English
• Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to ensure confidentiality

Finance and Administrative Assistant The Finance and Administrative Assistant is responsible for financial and administrative coordination, will ensure project activities are administratively monitored for key deliverables, milestones, work plan adherence and financial record. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education in Accounting or Finance
• 2 to 5 years' experience of financial and administrative management with an international organization
• Expert knowledge in the use of financial software, databases, spreadsheets and word processing required. Experience with Quickbooks preferred
• Excellent analytical, report-writing skills in English
• Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to ensure confidentiality

Program Manager The Program Manager assists with strategic, programmatic, technical and financial integrity of the project. S/he assists to develop the workplan, implementation plan and budget for national level activities and is responsible for overall program management and guidance to team members. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA in health, education; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years' experience in program development and project management with international development organizations.
• Experience in maternal and newborn health
• Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and in Burmese
• Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to ensure confidentiality

Sr. Technical Advisor The Sr. Technical Advisor provides leadership and technical assistance in the areas of maternal, newborn and child health; basic and comprehensive EmONC; PPH; infection prevention, postabortion care and health systems strengthening. S/he will work closely with the Program Manager to accelerate effective program start-up activities, engage with the government of Myanmar, advise Jhpiego on appropriate approaches for support of the Ministry of health at all levels and ensure timely, high-quality implementation and reporting of project activities. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD with MPH or equivalent
• 7 years' of mid-to senior level experience designing and implementing field-based programs focused on maternal, newborn and child health
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in individuals and institutions
• Strong understanding of Burmese health care system; must have strong contacts in the Burmese health sector
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills

Jhpiego offers competitive compensation package and opportunities for career development. Qualified candidates must submit a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest, including the position for which you are applying, on or before Aug 10, 2013 to zinmyo@myanmarvigourgroup.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.