Capacity Building Project Manager – Myanmar

Conditions

Country: Myanmar – based in Yangon at TGH Coordination Office depending on visa availability, with some travelling to implementation areas (if security allows).

Duration: 12 months renewable, starting on January 2024

Conditions: Total gross monthly salary from €1’900 to €2’600 depending on experience, monthly per diem 450 EUR, medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months.

No family duty station.

TGH has chosen a deliberately simple and transparent remuneration policy, accessible on our website www.trianglegh.org. The salary levels advertised in our job offers are set within the framework of the salary scale and are not open to negotiation.

TGH background

“Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity”

Founded in 1994, TGH is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO), registered in Lyon, France. TGH designs, implements and monitors Emergency response, Recovery and Development programs in the following sectors: Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH), Food Security and Livelihood (FSL), Protection and Education. TGH currently works in 10 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Context

TGH has been active in Myanmar since 2007 with a large range of Emergency, Recovery and Development programs. It started with Nargis Hurricane Response on the seaside, near Yangon (Basic Emergency Needs & Livelihoods of affected populations). It continued with several recovery projects in the Ayeyarwady Region, as well as EU-funded interventions focusing on disability including in Yangon. From 2012, TGH has developed several FSL projects in Matupi Township, Chin State, bringing Food Security, Livelihoods (income-generated activities) and Natural Resource Management as a very solid and recognized expertise for TGH Myanmar. Following the reopening of a Coordination Office in Yangon (2018), TGH Myanmar extended its activities in Southern Chin, in Paletwa Township for Multi-Sectoral Emergency response to the local population affected to the growing conflict between the Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army.

Since the military coup of February 2021, and the eruption of violent conflict across the country, TGH’s focus shifted to address needs of conflict affected people in Chin State and adjacent Townships of surrounding regions. TGH, like many INGOs in Myanmar, is facing many difficulties implementing its programs. The rapid deterioration of the humanitarian situation and the increasing amount of operational obstacles have drastically changed TGH’s response strategy.

TGH currently works with several national CSOs serving conflict affected people in/from the entire Chin State and the east part of Rakhine State (Kyauktaw) through a localization approach. Local partners are key to assure access to beneficiaries. Taking into account that capacity building of implementing partners is a core component of TGH partnership approach.

Due to strict immigration and visa delivery policies, TGH has an extremely limited number of personnel working from Myanmar, and relies mostly on its local partners to pursue its activities. This limited representation has had an impact, among other factors, on TGH’s fundraising capabilities. TGH also currently recruits a CSO Capacity Building Project Manager for its new project in Myanmar.

Presentation of TGH Myanmar and Projects

Since 2007, TGH implements projects in Myanmar with the financial support of the following donors: European Commission (Europeaid), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Myanmar Humanitarian Fund (MHF), HARP-Facility (DFID) and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Embassy of France (CDCS and AAP).

TGH has 1 Coordination Office in Yangon. The total number of national staff is currently 4.

After the end of the latest project in May 2023, funded by CDCS and consisting in Emergency Assistance and Resilience Building for IDPs and Host Community Children affected by protracted crisis in Chin and Rakhine States, TGH now starts a new multi-sectoral local capacity building project spread over multiple states in Western Myanmar: this project entitled “Improving the capacity of local civil society organisations in Chin State and the surrounding area to better respond to the needs of local people” is funded by AFD for a 3-year period.

The aim of the project is to help build the capacity of Burmese Civil Society Organisations to respond to the growing needs identified in the context of a multi-faceted health, political, economic and security crisis, particularly in Chin State and neighbouring districts, as well as in the major urban centres. More specifically, TGH wants to strengthen the operational resources of local CSOs in strategic technical areas such as project management, financial management, HR management, communication and logistics through support and training. In addition, TGH wishes to strengthen synergies, whether they already exist or not, between the various players in civil society with a view to better coordination and sharing of knowledge/practice.

Projects perspectives for 2024:

• Continuous support to populations affected and displaced by the conflict in Chin State and surrounding regions of Sagaing, Magway, and Rakhine State,
• Support to IDPs and poorest communities in Yangon, Mandalay and Bago regions and Kayin state,
• Development of TGH Disaster Preparedness Capacity for Rapid Response, especially in Chin State and surrounding townships in Rakhine State and Magway Region.

Job description

With limited access to project sites, the Project Manager will lead remote supervision of TGH’s Project and supports to TGH & partner field teams.

Within this project, it is planned to transition from an expatriate position to a national position for Project Manager. The Project Manager is expected to contribute to the capacity building of the national Project Manager.

Under the Country Director’s line supervision and in close collaboration with Support Service Department and Technical Departments at HQ, the Project Manager will be in charge of:

Project Management and Reporting

• Ensure proper programming, planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring, evaluation and learning of all project activities, in compliance with project proposal, donors’ requirements and TGH best practices. This includes support to local partners for decision-making process, activity planning, problem-solving, technical advice and reporting
• Develop and deploy project related methodology and processes
• Propose relevant adaptations to TGH implementation strategy as needed, in close consultation with local partners and all relevant stakeholders, in compliance with TGH regulations and donors’ requirements
• Lead activities monitoring, data collection and information management from field TGH & Partners teams to consolidate Information Management and Monthly Reports
• Provide Project Monthly Follow-Up to HQ Technical Advisors
• Engage with response Team and HQ Technical Advisors on regular analysis of project progress, achievements and changes, including technical challenges, potential risks and proposed solutions or mitigation measures, with findings and recommendations to Country Director
• Develop detailed regular project reports to donors and partners, as required (mid-term reports, final reports, etc.)
• Contribute to new project proposals development

Human Resource Management

• Participate actively in recruitment process of team members;
• Provide team members (and other staffs within TGH) with capacity building support as needed;
• Ensure HR Evaluation Performance of programs staff on a regularly basis;
• Work in close collaboration with the Administration & Logistics for HR needs;
• Develop and facilitate Staff and Partner Training based on participatory needs assessment and opportunities;
• Supervise the provision of and/or provide local partners with capacity building support, with respect to program management, regular monitoring and review/assessment throughout the project.

Finance, Logistics and Administration

• Supervise financial monitoring of ongoing projects
• Assist the Finance Manager in updating budget monitoring and forecast, and validate project-related expenses in compliance with TGH Administration procedures
• Prepare and update procurement plans and other logistics requests to Administrative & Logistics Manager
• Report to the Country Director any breach (or potential breach) in TGH procurement or financial procedures, as well as any (suspected) act of fraud, corruption or bribery
• Monitor the cost-efficiency of project performance and recommend relevant and suitable improvements

Coordination

• Represent TGH with beneficiaries, local partners, donors, authorities and other stakeholders as needed
• Liaise with Myanmar Government’s authorities as needed, in close coordination with Country Director
• Attend and actively participate in TGH Team Planning & Coordination Meetings
• Organize regular meetings with local partners and report to Country Director
• Be proactively engaged in regular Cluster and Working Groups meetings, and monitor attendance and reporting of related project managers
• Supervise the completion of monthly or quarterly or annual updates requests from various Clusters, and provide with adequate need-basis support to National Project Managers

Security

• Ensure compliance with TGH Security Plan for Myanmar and related safety & security rules and regulations for all emergency response team and partners

Others

• Conduct field visits for project supervision and field support, when possible and relevant.
• Assist the Country Director in programming and partnership development
• Explore new funding opportunities with public and private donors, including foundations and CSR mechanisms in Myanmar
• Explore potential technical opportunities of new partnerships with INGOs, aid agencies or social entreprises

This list of Roles and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and can be adjusted based on on-going TGH Myanmar needs.

Commitment to TGH Child Protection Policy, TGH Anti-fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy and TGH PSEA Policy is a formal requirement for employment. TGH strongly condemns all corporal punishment or physical violence, threats of physical violence, sexual abuse or exploitation, harassment and verbal abuse, as well as all other forms of intimidation.

TGH applies a “zero tolerance” policy with regard to all misconduct affecting the professional credibility of its employees: TGH staff; partners (local or international) and service providers. This must be respected by the employee throughout the term of his contract, during and outside working hours. The application of those policies is imperative and any breach will result in disciplinary measure.

Security, working and living conditions

The Project Manager will strictly follow TGH Security Plan in Myanmar. Yangon’s security status is currently unstable and adjustment of preventive security measures could apply at any time.

The Project Manager can share a comfortable apartment in a pleasant urban area of Yangon. As a whole, professional and living conditions are friendly and very much appreciated.

Field visits and other professional travels will be subject to security conditions.

Profile

• Master Degree in the field of International Development, Project Management, Political Studies or other related ones
• Former experience of working on Capacity Building for local CSO/NGO
• Former experience in Myanmar or in South/South East Asia is a very strong asset
• Knowledge in financial management and logistics, with strong analytical skills
• Experience on remote project management is an asset
• Fluent in written English. Knowledge of French and/or Myanmar language will be appreciated
• Proficient user of MS Office Pack. Knowledge on data processing and/or GIS software is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as a team member, in an effective timely and flexible way, under pressure and tight deadlines
• Proven record of self-sufficient and rigorous capacity and excellent multi-tasks and priority planning