Duration: 7 months (3 Months probation)

Responsibilities / Job Description

• Develop and implement program goals in coordination with the Executive Director and Country Representative, who will be the supervisors of the successful candidate.
• Liaise and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners to promote the program, solicit support and execute program strategy.
• Research and plan data collection.
• Prepare reports showing the plans, progress and performance of the project, and contribute to processes to measure, learn from and increase the impact of the project.
• Handle administration and support in organizational development.
• Communicate effectively with the other team members on a daily basis.
• Supervise the database structure.

• Age: 30-45 years.
• Gender: Male / Female.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and creative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting, priorities and to work cooperatively to build networks and satisfy needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and be part of a virtual team, thriving in a start-up environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel), IT skills and ability to quickly understand and use web based applications and platforms.
• Experience in working with social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical clients.
• Graphics design ability is a plus.
• A reasonable understanding of electoral processes and election support related work
• Knowledge of the Myanmar language will be an advantage

Education &  Experience

• A university degree.
• A minimum of two years work experience, with a record of relevant accomplishments in the non-profit sector.
• Experience in project managing, rolling out, leading or coordinating program operations, especially with any other resource Center, will be regarded as a plus.
• Documented experience working in philanthropic/non-profit sector.  

Soft skills for Positions

• Proactive with highly responsible attitude
• Self-motivated, reliable and diligent
• Willing to learn new things and welcoming of challenges
• Good communication and inter-personal skills in working as part of a team
• Fast learner, enthusiastic, energetic, and positive attitude towards other team members
• Ability to work under pressure and to do multi-tasking
• Strong analytical skills
• Flexibility to work extended hours or during the weekend if required

The closing date for applications is May 30, 2015. If you are interested in applying for either position, please send the following documents (in English);

• Application letter
• CV with recent photograph
• A short statement (500 words maximum) in support of your application demonstrating how your skills meet the requirements of the post for which you are applying.
• Names and contact details of at least 2 references, at least one of which should be your job supervisor in your current or previous job or a professor at your university (if you have only recently graduated).
• Details of when you would be able to commence work if you were selected.

Only short listed candidates will be notified for interviews.