Job: Field Officer - 3 Positions

Location: Myitkyina, Myanmar 
Deadline: Monday, 30 September 2013 

Description

Department: Program

Position: Field Office

Location: Myit Kyi Na

Date of Issue: 12th September, 2013

Closing Date:30th September, 2013

No. of Post: 3

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non- discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org

II. Country Profile

ACTED commenced activities in Myanmar following Nargis through supporting affected communities in their long-term livelihood recovery by providing technical training to farmers and fishermen, distributing livestock and poultry, providing vocational training, introducing aquaculture systems, asset replacement, rehabilitating community infrastructure and ensuring affected families have access to a safe habitat.

In 2011, government-led liberalizing reforms in key sectors (labour, finance, media and administration) spurred new opportunities for Myanmar. In this evolving context, ACTED continues its support to cyclone-affected communities in the Delta while also broadening its focus to additional geographic and thematic needs. In Labutta, special focus was placed on supporting the most vulnerable households facing persistent challenges in food security. ACTED expanded the scope of its activities to the Dry Zone, one of the poorest regions of the country, addressing chronic food insecurity and restoring sustainable livelihoods through agricultural production and home gardening. In 2012, ACTED diversified and scaled up its assistance in Myanmar. The mission focused on issues of food security, economic development of vulnerable communities and response to any emergency related situation, both natural (community-based disaster preparedness) and man-made (humanitarian crisis in Kachin State). It also supported civil society actors to enhance their capacity to influence key policy areas, particularly those related to women and gender considerations. To this end, ACTED has already started a country wide programme aiming at strengthening the economic rights of women. Additionally, teams have started an intervention to support communities and local authorities in the Southern Yangon region and Rakhine State to be prepared to natural disasters. Furthermore, ACTED undertook an assessment mission to identify the support it can provide to conflict affected communities and IDPs in Kachin State. In 2013, ACTED continues to support civil society in order to promote the economic rights of women. Teams have continued to help communities prepare for natural disasters in the Yangon Division and in Rakhine State. Furthermore, teams have provided emergency support to displaced persons living in Kachin State as a result of conflict. Moving on in 2013, and looking to 2014, ACTED is looking to expand into other areas; both thematically, and geographically.

ACTED is currently looking for qualified person to fill the position of Field Officer. The FO is responsible for the implementation of ACTED projects as detailed in specific proposals and according to ACTED's Programme Strategy.

The Field Officer is responsible for daily implementation of project activities and for overseeing as well as participating in mobilization activities within the assigned area. The Field Officer is responsible for all outreach efforts and working with the Program Manager and other colleagues to coordinate trainings, technical assistance and other program activities in an efficient and timely manner.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Responsibilities: This position requires a person with significant initiative, and a proactive, responsible approach.

The Field Officer responsibilities include:

• Ensure project activities are being implemented based on the project description and donor requirements.
• Plan and schedule relevant project activities within the deadline of the projects and according to the ACTED procedures, time frames and requirements laid down in relevant project proposals / intervention strategies.
• Work closely and support local partners in the preparation and oversight of the activities implemented under the joint project. Including the review and development of technical materials, schedule planning and implementation.
• Prepare regular reports and briefings for Program Manager as well as Weekly Base Meeting and assist in preparation of donor reports as necessary.
• Work closely with ACTED's Monitoring and Evaluation Department in order to ensure clear monitoring, identify and apply the lessons learnt.
• Work closely with Community to ensure that is well informed about the project objective.
• Liaise, assist, support and provide capacity building as needed with project partners.
• Be able to identify needs which are not covered by the current project, develop responses and submit them to the Program Manager
• Contribute to the elaboration of assessment forms, training manuals and visual materials when requested.

Required Qualifications and experience:

• At least a bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years and over experience in project implementation / oversight
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a similar position, with an NGO /INGO field.
• Able to work independently.
• Good command of oral and written communication skills (Myanmar & English) required.
• Good demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge and skills on computer.
• Ability to organize its own work to meet deadline.
• Adaptability to change and capacity to work under pressure.
• High level of integrity.
• Ability to travel to the field.

Salary and benefits: ACTED offers a competitive salary packageb ased on ACTED salary grid and benefits.

Submission of application:

Please submit a resume, a cover letter and three references to ACTED Office: 661(A), Mya Kan Thar Lane 1, Kamaryut Township, Yangon. (Phone: 098631672) Email: actedmyanmarjobs@gmail.com or yangon.compliance@acted.org Applications should be made as soon as possible.

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