8/24/2012

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT JOB PROFILE



"As a child-focused organization, Save the Children in Myanmar
seeks to protect all children we are in contact with".
JOB PROFILE
  Job Title:                                            Project Assistant
                                                            (Community-based Disaster Risks Reduction Project)
Grade:                                                            5
Place of work:                                   Mawlamyaingyun and Laputta in Ayeyarwaddy Region
Contract Duration:                          Until end of June 2013
Number of positions:                       8
Reports to:                                         Project Officer and Area Manager
Line Management Responsibility:   None
Budget Responsibility:                     None
Child Protection Level:                   3 (The responsibilities of the post require you to work directly, or have frequent contact, with children or young people, individually or in groups)

Job Purpose:

To facilitate the effective and successful planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities in the Township and villages/wards assigned - in collaboration with the Project Officers and Area Manager.

To assist with administrative functions and manage overall communications, clerical and logistical requirements for inter-agency learning and accountability activities.

Key Accountabilities:

·         Conduct baseline survey and data entry, and assist in design of project activities in line with agreed work plan.
·         Ensure community mobilisation, and facilitate community-based project activities through regular interaction with children and community members, including providing training, guidance and support.
·         Take steps to ensure that the programme benefits the poorest and most disadvantaged children.
·         Supervise and train Village Disaster Management Committees(VDMCs) and Children’s Disaster Management Committees (CDMCs)
·         Respect to and work with children inside or outside the project locations
·         Liaise with Township and village authorities, and departmental officials regarding the project activities as necessary
·         Support VDMC and CDMCs in developing DRR and EPP IECs materials 
·         Assist and facilitate capacity building workshops for variety of stakeholders.
·         Assist in procurement of materials, supplies and maintenance of project equipment and repair.
·         Assist supervisor in preparing township work plan and budget estimation.
·         Responsibility for cash disbursement for assigned project activities.
·         Keep records of activities, and report regularly and as requested on programme progress.
·         Any other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Person specification


·      High school or equivalent education, University Degree is preferable
·      Experience working within NGO, humanitarian, disaster contexts preferable
·      Proven team working ability
·      Good communication skills
·      A commitment to children’s rights, children’s participation and non-discrimination.
·      Computer proficiency (or at least willingness to learn)
·      Ability to live and travel in remote locations
·      Interest & willingness to learn from community
·      Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae to:
      Human Resources Department| Save the Children| Wizaya Plaza-First Floor|
      226 U Wisara Road| Bahan Township| Yangon| Myanmar
      Email address:  Khaingkhaing.htay@savethechildren.org| recruitment.ygnhr@gmail.com |
      not later than 5 P.M., 31 August 2012 (Friday).

Note: Candidates are also requested to mention in the applications if there is, blood/marriage relationships with the existing Save the Children employees. 

No requirement of photo or copy of certificates and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.