Job Details:
Organisation: American Refugee Committee (ARC) - USA
Deadline Fri, 5 May 2017
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Myanmar
POSITION TITLE: Community Engagement Expert (pending funding)
COUNTRY PROGRAM: Myanmar
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief of Party
STATUS: Full Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: Program and Operation Staff
DATE: September 1, 2017 (subject to funding)
To apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=oj174fwf&s=AlertNet
COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION
ARC works with its partners and constituencies in 10 countries around the world to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities. In support of vulnerable communities and IDPs in South East Asia, ARC manages a multi-sectoral program that includes water and sanitation, primary and secondary health care and gender-based violence prevention and response, and malaria prevention. ARC currently works in in Thailand and Myanmar. ARC is committed to delivering programs with measurable quality and lasting impact for the communities it serves.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
American Refugee Committee seeks a Community Engagement Expert for an anticipated USAID-funded Advancing Community Empowerment in Southeastern Myanmar. This five-year activity will work to empower vulnerable communities by mitigating their vulnerabilities, encouraging robust community participation in decision making, and strengthening mechanisms for more accountable local governance. Collaborating jointly with the Ministries of Health, Education, Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, this project will assist the government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to meet the critical needs in health, education, livelihoods, water, sanitation and other basic needs; to increase the capacity of communities, civil society and local governments in marginalized areas and to develop and strengthen the community institutions capable of effective and participatory self-governance. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people in their communities and around the world.
This position is contingent upon the successful award of USAID funding.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall technical guidance and leadership for integration of citizen-led and rights-based approaches
- Developing local actor competencies in constructive advocacy and democratic participatory processes including the transformation for empowerment throughout project activities.
Perform other duties as required
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- At least 10 years of experience in strengthening citizen participation at the local level
- Successful track record in advising local authorities, governments and civil society on citizen engagement and participation, including methodologies for oversight of local government
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including: local authorities, civil society, local government officials, civic leaders, media, business people and international donors
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work on a multi-partner and multi-cultural team.
- Understanding of the political and economic situation in Myanmar and of the current local context and governance environment Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills in English; fluency in local Myanmar language strongly desired.
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American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Community Engagement Expert (pending funding)
Job posted by: American Refugee Committee (ARC) - USA - Wed, 19 Apr 2017Job Details:
Organisation: American Refugee Committee (ARC) - USA
Deadline Fri, 5 May 2017
Job type: Permanent
Location: Myanmar
POSITION TITLE: Community Engagement Expert (pending funding)
COUNTRY PROGRAM: Myanmar
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief of Party
STATUS: Full Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: Program and Operation Staff
DATE: September 1, 2017 (subject to funding)
To apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=oj174fwf&s=AlertNet
COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION
ARC works with its partners and constituencies in 10 countries around the world to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities. In support of vulnerable communities and IDPs in South East Asia, ARC manages a multi-sectoral program that includes water and sanitation, primary and secondary health care and gender-based violence prevention and response, and malaria prevention. ARC currently works in in Thailand and Myanmar. ARC is committed to delivering programs with measurable quality and lasting impact for the communities it serves.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
American Refugee Committee seeks a Community Engagement Expert for an anticipated USAID-funded Advancing Community Empowerment in Southeastern Myanmar. This five-year activity will work to empower vulnerable communities by mitigating their vulnerabilities, encouraging robust community participation in decision making, and strengthening mechanisms for more accountable local governance. Collaborating jointly with the Ministries of Health, Education, Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, this project will assist the government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to meet the critical needs in health, education, livelihoods, water, sanitation and other basic needs; to increase the capacity of communities, civil society and local governments in marginalized areas and to develop and strengthen the community institutions capable of effective and participatory self-governance. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people in their communities and around the world.
This position is contingent upon the successful award of USAID funding.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other duties as required
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
To apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=oj174fwf&s=AlertNet
American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.