Desired start date: September 1st, 2025
Duration of the mission: 10 months
Location: Yangon
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.
General objective:
The DCD-Programs’ prime objectives are to provide leadership and management of the strategic programming, overseeing the strengthening of SI’s programs development, quality and accountability. The DCD-Programs ensures the internal coherence between program activities and is responsible for ensuring that programs are driven by needs, based on evidence, adaptable to contextual changes and conflict sensitive, monitored closely and resourced appropriately. He or She leads a team of technical coordinators and advisors dedicated to promoting technical expertise and quality programming in direct liaison with the Program teams. He or She closely collaborates with Field Coordinators and Supports Services to mitigate operational constraints.
The DCD-Programs leads the roll-out of institutional workstreams and cross-cutting theme framework with the support of the Programs coordination team and in collaboration with the Field Coordinators.
Issues and specific challenges:
Priorities on the 2-3 first months
Security constraints:
No major security concerns in SI office (coordination), both Rakhine and Kachin are in Security level 3, borderline 4, but remain largely inaccessible for expatriate given the visa situation. The position will be based in Yangon as a starter.
Remote management and adapted modalities require a strong application of digital/online security framework.
Education / academic background: MSc in Humanitarian affairs, programming, International affairs.
More than 5 years in the humanitarian sector 3-4 years of experience on a similar position
Specific skills and experience:
Transversal skills 1. Extensive knowledge about project cycle management and monitoring tools 2. Operational monitoring and improvement of programmatic delivery in highly constrained areas
3. Experience in partnerships mapping and development
Transversal skills 1. Autonomy and Remote management 2. Leadership and sense of coordination (internal, external) 3. Innovative and solutions oriented
Language: 1. English (fluent - mandatory) 2. French (strong asset) - number of Grants funded by French requiring communication in French to Paris 3. Burmese (strong asset)
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 700 in Bankok, USD 700 in Yangon.
SI also covers accommodation costs and 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 three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds 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.
The position is likely to be primarily based in Bangkok, except if the candidate has a standing visa/work permit in Myanmar.
LIVING CONDITIONS: For expatriates only:
Depending on access constraints and possibility to secure visas, the position will be held in Yangon. Living conditions are very good with access to all necessary services and a good rang of both sportive and social activities
The position benefit from a housing package - not for family package at the moment.
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
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