: The Asia Foundation
: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร
: 4661
: 3 May 2024
17 May 2024
Program Manager – Myanmar, AMPLIFY
Location: To be based in Thailand
Type: Consultancy for Myanmar national
Duration: This is a full-time position. One year contract from May 2024 to April 2025 with possible further yearly extensions.
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equity, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation. We work in more than 20 countries through our 17 permanent country offices and programs across Asia and the Pacific, supported by a headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Washington, DC. Our funding comes from a diverse array of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
Supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, The Asia Foundation is implementing a NZ$15,000,000 regional activity titled AMPLIFY: Amplifying Women’s Peace Actions in ASEAN. The goal of AMPLIFY is to mitigate the disproportionate impacts of conflict and insecurity on women in ASEAN, and to strengthen peace actions through women’s participation and receipt of benefits. AMPLIFY’s team supports regional interventions in ASEAN, with country-level program components in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
The Asia Foundation seeks qualified, talented applicants for a program manager position to implement AMPLIFY project activities for Myanmar. Reporting to The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative for Myanmar and closely working with project Finance and Admin Officer, the individual shall oversee day-to-day project operations across the board. This will include working with a technical expert to conduct a need assessment, identifying and working with civil society organizations and actors from Myanmar to safely engage in women peace and security advocacy, and to strengthen peace actions through women’s participation and receipt of benefits. The Program Manager for Myanmar will also work and coordinate with WPS advisor, MERL specialist and other team members spread across country offices.
Required Skills and Qualifications
How to Apply:
You may apply for this position by sending a cover letter to express your interest, along with your latest resume and daily rate. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates should be legally eligible to work in Thailand without sponsorship from The Asia Foundation. Please direct all applications with the email tile (subject line) “Program Manager – Myanmar – Your Name” to inquiry.country.thailand@asiafoundation.org by 9 am BKK, May 15, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
