MYANMAR–GRANTS MANAGER (M/F)–YANGON

Desired start date: 15/07/2023
Duration of the mission: 6 months, potentially renewable
Location: Yangon (or remote work)

About us …

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

About the mission

SI has been in Myanmar since 2008, first responding to the devastating Nargis Cyclone. In 2011 and 2012, SI expanded to new regions focusing on Livelihoods, Food Security, Shelter, and WASH.

SI is currently mainly operating in Rakhine and in Kachin States with outreach emergency capacities through its local partners in Chin, Sagaing and Magway States. The operations are supported by the Coordination team based in Yangon.

While continuing to support the vulnerable communities suffering from a long-term protracted crisis, SI is also developing a stronger and more responsive Emergency component, either directly or through local partners, to tackle the growing needs spreading across the country.

In 2023, 14 international staff and 304 national staff are working with SI Myanmar to implement projects focusing on Wash, FSL and Emergency response. Projects are ranging from immediate life-saving response (water scarcity in Rakhine, Emergency response to new displacements etc.) to the search for more sustainable solutions to protracted crisis (handover to communities and local organizations, capacity-building, community empowerment etc.) Projects are currently funded by FCDO, ECHO, CIAA, CDCS, AFD and UN agencies with potential for development in terms of geographical coverage and activities’ scope to address emerging needs. In 2022, the mission budget reached 7 million euros and a similar funding level is expected in 2023.

To learn more about the Myanmar mission, please click here.

About the job

The Grant Manager is the mission’s focal point on ensuring accountability to donors. In addition to the general grant manager tasks, the role will also focus on diversification of funding sources and reinforcement of the Reporting and Communication Officer capacities.

Specific stakes and challenges:

Contributing to the mission’s strategic development.
Diversifying fundings sources in line with SI country and global strategy.
Continue reinforcing technical skills of the Reporting and Communication Officer through action plans.
Capacity building of field staff in terms of reporting, internal accountability tools and donors’ procedures.
Increasing the quality of reporting and proposal development

Other major and related challenges:

Major access challenges making it unlikely for the expatriate to reach Myanmar and the position is expected to be held fully remotely, at least for up to 6 months.
In such a context, the Grant Manager plays a key role in ensuring that the coordination between all departments to guarantee SI’s accountability.
Local partner’s follow-up: increased need in terms of capacity building, training, monitoring.

Priorities for the first 2/3 months:

Lead the development of planned concept notes and proposals (MHF, BHA, LIFT, EuropeAid).
Ensure the timely submission of high-quality reports and build the capacity of both national and expatriate staff through training.
Develop potential new partnerships with local CSO’s (KBC, KMSS national).

Your profile

Education:

Master’s degree in Humanitarian/International relations, social sciences, Business School, Political Sciences.

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in Grants Management for an international NGO.
Previous experience in unstable environment.
Experience in developing proposals for institutional donors.
Experience drafting donor reports.
Experience in developing concept notes and strategy papers.
Experience in managing audits and compliance risks.
Experience in budget follow-up.

Skills:

Representation skills
Excellent writing skills
MS office.
Good analytical skills, ability to adapt.
Good coordination and diplomacy.
Good organization skills.
Capacity to work under pressure in a tense security environment.

Languages:

Bilingual in English and capacity to work with non-native English speakers.
Burmese or French are a plus.

Other desirable qualities:

Leadership and management
Coordination with partners
Planning and prioritization
Flexibility
Capacity to work under stress
Solution making oriented
Team player
Transparency

SI will offer you

A salaried position
According to experience, starting from EUR 1980 gross per month (base salary EUR 1800 + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly 700 USD Per Diem given on the mission.

SI covers travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every 3 months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3, 6 and 9 months (with USD 850 allocated by SI). In addition to these, SI adds 1 additional rest day per month of work, i.e. 12 additional days off for a one-year contract.

Insurance package
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which covers all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system, including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Living conditions

The Grants Manager lives in a shared guesthouse with the other international colleagues in Yangon or in Bangkok (due to the difficulty to get visas to enter Myanmar).

Please note that the current political situation and security context is very volatile, but SI monitors it daily, in order to ensure the security of all staff.

Application process

Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Thank you for your understanding.

To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org