Project Manager in Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (m/f/d) – National Position

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

MI is working in Myanmar since 2001 and currently employs more than 240 national staff in Rakhine, Shan and Kayin states. Our work aims at ensuring communities having access to primary health care services. We also offer comprehensive WASH and disaster risk reduction/climate change adaptation solutions and provide relief after disasters. MI strives to enable and empower the most vulnerable communities in marginalized areas through a participatory and sustainable approach.

In support of the work in Yangon, Myanmar, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Project Manager in Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (m/f/d).

As a Project Manager, you will lead and manage the new disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction (DiDRR) project that will be implemented in Kayin and Rakhine States as well as on national level (Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw if applicable). You will provide technical and methodological support to participating program location teams (Kayin, Rakhine) and partner organizations and ensure the quality and relevance of project activities. You will ensure that learning from projects is systematically captured and used throughout the country program.

Your Responsibilities

• Overall management of the disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction (DiDRR) project funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO)
• Representation of Malteser International in DRR and inclusion/protection fora as well as networking
• Supporting capacity building actions on disability-inclusive disaster preparedness and humanitarian assistance for stakeholders
• Supporting partner organizations in developing and piloting of innovative approaches to disability inclusive DRR and humanitarian aid planning and implementation capacities
• Supporting Malteser International’s Country Program in DRR and disability-inclusion related matters

Your Profile

• University degree in a speciality relevant to the humanitarian and development sector
• At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian work and at least 2 years of proven experience in disaster risk reduction/preparedness projects and/or inclusion focused projects
• Experience in WASH is an advantage
• Good communicator with demonstrated experience in networking and advocacy
• Proven skills in standard MS Office software as well as a good command of the virtual communication environment (MS Teams, Zoom etc.)
• Proven skills in designing and implementing training activities, including virtual training and facilitation
• Ability to work independently to a high standard and able to travel (COVID-19 and security permitting)
• Fluent in English and Myanmar, both written and verbal

What We Offer

• Start date: As soon as possible
• Duty Station: Yangon, Country Office, Myanmar and its project areas
• Duration of contract: 1 year (extendable) due to donor approval
• Salary according to qualification and experience: 13th Month Salary, Contract End Benefit, Location Specific Allowance and Health & Life Insurances

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin. Malteser International conducts background and reference checks. Ethics form part of the Annual Performance Appraisal.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look at: https://www.malteser- international.org/en/jobs.html .