What we are looking for
NRC is looking for an Education Project Manager to join the Myanmar mission. The role holder will be responsible for the implementation of the Education project portfolio in the South-East.
The Education Project Manager will be responsible for quality assurance as well as the mentoring, training, and capacity building of staff. He/she will take a lead role in coordination, and contribute to advocacy, programme design, and proposal development for the fundraising for the Education core competency.
If you are an influential people leader; with a track record in directing youth education projects, leading people, and managing budgets, then this is the role for you!
*** This position is only open to candidates who have the legal eligibility work in Myanmar. NRC is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position ***
What you will do
Strategy development and the development of education projects. Education project implementation, including activities, budget, and documentation. Technical direction and assurance of high quality of projects. Project budget development and management. Capacity building, transfer of skills, and trainingย of project staff. We highly encourage you to learn more about the role:ย please review the full Job Description here.What you will bring
Senior-level project implementationย experience position in a humanitarian/recovery context. Technical Educationย thematic area expertise. Youth programmes and responsesย experience. Complex, and volatile context exposure. South-East Myanmar contextย exposure and knowledge. English and Burmeseย fluency, both written and verbal.What makes this position attractive?
NRC has delivered humanitarian assistance and protection to vulnerable affected populations in Myanmar since 2008, following Cyclone Nargis. Over that time, NRC has evolved into a complex and mature mission with an excellent reputation for technical skill and delivery of programmes. NRC provides services and assistance to vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement over three geographical areas (North-West, North-East, and South-East Myanmar) and the Country Office in Yangon, across 10 offices. The portfolio of projects is currently larger than 15. The NRC South East Myanmar area of operations covers Kayin State, Mon State, East Bago Region, Tanintharyi Region, Kayah State, and Southern Shan State in Myanmar. NRC maintains an Area Office in Hpa-An (Kayin State) and 3 sub-offices in Taungoo (East Bago Region), Dawei (Tanintharyi Region), and Taunggyi (Southern Shan State). NRC provides needs-based protection to conflict, and displacement affected populations in South East Myanmar through an integrated programming comprising of Education; Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance; Shelter and Settlements; Camp Management; and Protection. NRC seeks to address the varied and complex needs faced by IDPs, returnees and affected host populations through complementary programming involving direct implementation, strategic partnerships and consortia, advocacy and referralsย This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected humanitarian actors in Myanmar that has a strong reputation with donors, embassies, clusters, and peer agencies, and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of donors and partners. NRC Myanmar works in collaboration with a diverse portfolio of partner organisations. Over the past years NRC Myanmar has been at the forefront of partnerships integrated programming; and promoting and developing staff capacity. This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected humanitarian actors in Myanmar that has a strong reputation with donors, embassies, clusters, and peer agencies, and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of donors and partners.ย Meaningful work, with a high-quality integrated programme that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.ย Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. Learn more about NRCโs operation in Myanmar here.What we offer
Important information about the application process
Internal candidates:- To apply, log in with your official NRC email addressย or click on Opportunity Marketplace.ย This position is only open to candidates who have the legal eligibility work in Myanmar. NRC is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport. Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application. Ensure to attach your latest CV. Submit your application and CV in English. Donโt meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if youโre excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted. For any queries, please email us atย aela.recruitment@nrc.noย with โEducation Project Manager, South-East Myanmarโ as the subject line. This email address is for queries only. Applications will not be accepted via email. Please note that NRC does not request any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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NRC responds to the diverse needs faced by populations in Myanmar through the delivery of integrated programming and advocacy to ensure that conflict and displacement-affected communities can meet their needs and exercise their rights. NRC works with a range of different local and international partners to deliver a multi-faceted response that includes emergency response to rapid onset needs, providing essential services to internally displaced people in protracted displacement, and contributing to pathways to durable solutions.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts. Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.Learn more about NRC here.ย The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH