Project Officer
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Position Description:
The Project Officer shall support implementation of an early warning project in Myanmar. He/She shall coordinate with project partners and stakeholders; liaise with Myanmar’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology as per requirements of the project; organize community and district level meetings and training workshops; facilitate equipment acquisition and installation for establishing redundant communication systems; and assist in process and results documentation and reporting.
Duty Station:
Yangon, Myanmar and periodically at Nay Pyi Taw
Type of Contract:
Project staff, for project duration from October 2015 – October 2017
Remuneration and Benefits:
- Monthly base salary negotiable, commensurate with qualifications
- Housing allowance
- Health, life insurance
- Annual leave allowance of 24 days
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge: At least Bachelor’s degree in rural development, sociology, geography, or related field; knowledge and understanding of early warning for disaster risk reduction and resource management
Experience: At least 2 years experience in project-related work and coordination with various stakeholders at different levels; demonstrable experience in community development work and applied research
Skills and Abilities: Proven ability to organize work and perform with minimum supervision; excellent English communication skills; ability to communicate technical matters effectively to general audiences
Personal Qualities: Excellent interpersonal skills; team-oriented work style; pleasant personality; a heart to serve people; strong desire to learn and undertake new challenges; creative problem-solver; experience in working in a multi-cultural environment