Program Development Officer, Myanmar
The Program Development Officer - Myanmar (PDO) will focus on supporting and coordinating SP-Myanmar as it relates to the pursuit, development and implementation of programs and grant proposals in Myanmar (formerly Burma). The incumbent will provide consultation in processes related to program and grant proposals to include writing, editing, and the compilation of lessons learned. The PDO will provide technical assistance to Samaritan's Purse (SP) field offices in Myanmar during the project cycle and close-out process. This position reports to the Country Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Work with CD and Program Managers and their staff to develop programming and write proposals for SP-Myanmar field office using current SP program models. The PDO will be called upon to write proposals and budgets with or without Program Managers or other staff writers.
2.Assist as needed in the program implementation of written proposals, including developing assessments, baselines, budgets, monitoring and evaluation systems, reporting and close-out.
3.Build capacity of SP-Myanmar field office in general program development skills, behavior change communication, and quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills.
4.Build and cultivate relationships on behalf of SP-Myanmar field office with bilateral donors, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Affiliate offices, and other agencies within Myanmar as well as across Asia.
5.Represent SP Myanmar in relevant UN cluster meetings and other donor meetings.
6.In conjunction with Finance, update SP Myanmar Program Managers and Technical Advisors regarding grant related rules and regulations of the field office and ensure awareness of all relevant meetings, progress and ideas being formulated.
7.Ensure high-quality "field drafts" are produced in-line with timetables that allow for the input/review by the RPDO, PDD technical advisors, and the finance department.
8.Ensure that the PMs or concept developers are working with the technical advisors and administration during the concept stage.
9.Available to serve on a Disaster Area Response Team as needed.
10.Attend devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
12.Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
13.Other relevant duties as assigned by the Country Director.
2.Assist as needed in the program implementation of written proposals, including developing assessments, baselines, budgets, monitoring and evaluation systems, reporting and close-out.
3.Build capacity of SP-Myanmar field office in general program development skills, behavior change communication, and quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills.
4.Build and cultivate relationships on behalf of SP-Myanmar field office with bilateral donors, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Affiliate offices, and other agencies within Myanmar as well as across Asia.
5.Represent SP Myanmar in relevant UN cluster meetings and other donor meetings.
6.In conjunction with Finance, update SP Myanmar Program Managers and Technical Advisors regarding grant related rules and regulations of the field office and ensure awareness of all relevant meetings, progress and ideas being formulated.
7.Ensure high-quality "field drafts" are produced in-line with timetables that allow for the input/review by the RPDO, PDD technical advisors, and the finance department.
8.Ensure that the PMs or concept developers are working with the technical advisors and administration during the concept stage.
9.Available to serve on a Disaster Area Response Team as needed.
10.Attend devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
12.Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
13.Other relevant duties as assigned by the Country Director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities, however, this person will also oversee various technical support staff in the specific programs designed and will coordinate with associated program units.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, candidates must able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional qualifications may be listed on the Samaritan's Purse website.
- Commitment to the Samaritan's Purse statement of faith, and experience in working with cross-cultural and cross-denominational beliefs.
- Technical writing skills including developing proposals, training/instruction manuals, and reports
- Knowledge of basic program development skills such as monitoring and evaluation; and
- Minimum of three years experience in program management
- Field experience in the implementation of relief and development programming
- Minimum of three years of cross-cultural experience
- English written and oral. Ability to communicate in Khmer for meetings with public and cluster groups.
- Working knowledge of the grant submission processes of major donors such but not limited to the UN, CIDA, DFID and USAID, PADF, etc.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in a Humanities or Social Science discipline required. Experience of successfully writing multiple grants proposal is a plus. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
One-Year Contract
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How to apply:
Complete web application at: http://careers.samaritanspurse.org/program-development-officer-myanmar-f...
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