AAM VA Program Officer Youth Governance DL 170223

Vacancy Announcement
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 45 countries, taking sides with
poor people to end poverty together. ActionAid Myanmar’s approach is building capacity among
youth and supporting them to work for the community for short- and long-term development for
their own community. One of its main programs is participatory community development
(includes livelihood, health, education, women’s rights, DRR etc.); through fellowship for young
people to promote development in Myanmar. ActionAid Myanmar has been working in
partnership with Government, the local and national NGOs in different states and divisions.
Prospective Employees/ Consultants should note that ActionAid Myanmar does not tolerate
any form of child abuse or exploitation. Children who come into contact with ActionAid must
be protected from deliberate or unintended actions that place them at risk of child abuse, sexual
exploitation, injury, discrimination and any other harm. In all actions concerning children,
the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration with ActionAid Myanmar being
committed to the principles of the Convention of the Rights of Children 1989 and the
Declaration of Human Rights 1948 both of which promote respect for the rights of children.
During the recruitment process assessments will be made of prospective employees/ consultants
in this regard.
ActionAid Myanmar is looking for qualified candidate to fill the following position:
(Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are
especially encouraged to apply for this position.)
Position Title : Program Officer
Requirement : 1 post
Location : Yangon
Duration : 12 months (Extendable)
Compensation : Basic pay starting from 618 USD per month (Salary will be paid in
MMK with monthly bank exchange rate) + other Benefits
Role Overview : Based in Yangon, Program Officer is expected to assist and support the
Project Manager and other team members in carrying out project interventions at the national,
regional and township levels.
Ensuring coordination/correspondence and relationship building with partners and CSO
stakeholders, organization of workshops/events, tracking the progress, trainings, assisting in
monitoring and studies are some of the critical responsibilities.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Activities Implementation
• Assist Project Manager/Project Coordinator for smooth implementation of governance and
youth thematic program
• Support the Project Coordinator in the development of donor reports and provide partners
with the necessary capacity to report as per donor and AAM requirements.
• Support in organization of trainings, workshop, meeting at both local and national level
government functionaries on related to the project needs.
• Support in the various studies/research undertaken in governance and youth thematic program
• Conduct review and monitoring of the project on a regular basis and report to feed into the
planning of the project
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to partners and communities to document process and
change; work closely with documentation/M&E officer in the field, solicit feedback from field
teams and provide written reports of monitoring visits to document the progress and issues.
• Maintain and promote meaningful partnership with all stakeholders involved in achieving the
desired outcome of the project.
Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate with necessary government departments at various levels for effective
implementation of the project.
• Network with I/NGOs working in the area for sharing of information and resources.
• Representation at relevant coordination meetings to gain wider understanding of current
situation with regard to governance and youth work and to share information/good project
practices developed.
• Support the development of visibility items, IEC materials and training manuals.
Capacity Building
• Train and coach partner’s field staff and fellows in governance sub-thematic areas like
accountability, participatory bottom-up planning and budget advocacy
• Facilitate building of capacities of partners’ staff, Fellow CBO networks and other
stakeholders on programme implementation including annual plan preparation, field
monitoring, reporting etc
• Assist PC/PM and project implementation team in capacity building of project stakeholders
through linking and coordination with other agencies.
Others
• Support the admin functions/tasks of the project team including procurement, logistics,
printing work, travel arrangements.
• Be responsible to adhere/ comply with approved organizational policies and procedures.
• Any tasks as assigned by line manager.
Education & Certifications
• University degree in a relevant field or significant work experience in the development sector.
Essential Experience
• At least three years’ experience, including work on civil society strengthening and/or
accountable and democratic governance.
• Sound knowledge of and commitment to the Human Rights Based Approach.
• Good understanding on governance structure and system in Myanmar context
• Experience of working in the areas of accountability, participatory planning and advocacy at
the local level
• Experience with partnership and willingness to work with youth and women, diverse ethnic
community
• Good understanding of community empowerment and ability to work with rural communities.
• Strong understanding and working experience of participatory methodologies and
community-based work
• Strong analytical and organization skills and attention to detail.
Language Proficiency
• Good communication and writing skills in both Myanmar and English.
Skills and Attributes
• Knowledge of issues related to civil society and its engagement with partners in Myanmar.
• Experience in small grant management.
• Experience in managing donor-funded projects (desirable).
• Experience in or sound knowledge on organising of events such as CSO platform meeting,
advocacy campaigns and governance and youth related training/workshop
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with a team and to take initiative.
Functional Competency Profile
Communication: Communicate well with all stakeholders at all levels.

Dependability: Reliability, punctuality and sense of responsibility.
Gender Sensitivity: Be sensitive to the different needs of other genders.
Mental Ability: Faculty of quick comprehension, judgement, job knowledge.
Confidence and Commitment: Be confident in work relationship and shows commitment to
AAM.
Attitude: Faculty of working harmoniously with others, company mindedness, obedience to
instruction and working rules.
Participative: Participate openly in group discussions and respects the views of others.
Supportive: Be supportive of other staff and stakeholders.
Inclusiveness: Free from bias and discrimination regarding gender, religion or ethnicity.
Self-initiation/ Proactive: Be a self-starter, does not need prodding or continuous supervision or
direction to get on with the job.
Progress Learning and Sharing: Try to learn from work experience and share lesson learnt/best
practices with others.
Application Procedure:
Interested person should send an application letter with updated CV with recent passport photo
and 3 reference check not later than 5:00 pm, 17th February 2023 to the email address:
[email protected] . No requirement of photocopy of certificates.
Please mention the position title you applied for in the email subject.
Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and ActionAid reserves
the right to fill the post prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant is found beforehand. Internal
applicants should inform their Line Managers of their application.
Application deadline : 17th February 2023

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Vacancy Announcement

Duration : 12 months (Extendable)

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Communication & Coordination

Education & Certifications

• Good communication and writing skills in both Myanmar and English.

Skills and Attributes

Functional Competency Profile

Communication: Communicate well with all stakeholders at all levels.

Application deadline : 17th February 2023

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