Humanitarian Programme Coordinator Oxfam Yangon

Humanitarian Programme Coordinator, Myanmar

Yangon, Myanmar

Globally competitive salary and benefits package

2 years fixed term contract, accompanied post

Through effective humanitarian, advocacy, campaigning and policy change initiatives, Oxfam are committed to finding sustainable solutions to the issues faced by the people of Myanmar. In this hugely important and challenging role, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering the humanitarian support, management and leadership in Myanmar.

The role

An experienced manager you will lead Oxfam’s humanitarian programme in Myanmar, providing the direction, focus and long-term vision to ensure its relevance to the local context, as well as to the broader international Oxfam context. That means reviewing the current situation in country and determining how our contingency plans and existing programmes measure up. It also means building on the capabilities of Oxfam and our teams on the ground – teaching, training and passing on expertise to ensure humanitarian work meets the highest standards. You’ll work with others, affiliates and partners alike, to develop a strategy based on insight, analysis and review to drive us forward and strengthen our capacity to address short and long term needs. Risk reduction, emergency preparedness and response capacity will be high on the agenda and it will be your responsibility to keep these under regular review and lead on programme design and preparation.

What we’re looking for

Such a high profile and important role calls for an inspirational leader with experience in emergency and development management – experience gained with another not for profit organisation. You’ll certainly have led and coordinated rapid needs assessments before, and you’ll have the know-how to develop effective capacity building initiatives and innovative humanitarian strategies. Specific experience of working in the Region would obviously be an advantage. But whether or not you’ve worked there before, you’ll need a good understanding of the country’s cultural, social and political make up, its ongoing gender issues, as well as the ability to speak English fluently; knowledge of Myanmar is desirable but not essential. A strong communicator, you’ll show impeccable judgement in complex situations, know how to get the best out of those around you and how to get things done.

About Oxfam

A simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam. There’s enough wealth in this world to go around. It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It’s unjustifiable. It’s not just their problem. It’s ours too. And with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. More than 8,000 people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we’re looking for yours.

Oxfam Great Britain is a leading aid, development, and campaigning charity with a worldwide reputation for excellence and over 60 years of experience. As an organisation Oxfam is committed to gender equity and putting women’s rights at the heart of all we do. In Asia, Oxfam GB works with partners across the region, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

How to apply

To find out more about this role and to apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT5424.

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Human Resources Department by email to myanmarhr@oxfam.org.uk

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Oxfam, no.(16), 1st Floor, West Shwe Gone Daing 4th Street, West Shwe Gone Daing Ward, Bahan Township, Yangon.

Closing date: 15th June 2012