Myanmar: Civil Society and Reporting Officer

Project Description:

The Civil Society and Reporting Officer is an intermediate professional position at IFES providing operational and programmatic support to the IFES Myanmar office on a range of activities in the lead up to the 2020 elections. Specific duties will include administrative, financial and programmatic management support for a large subgrant program, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and communications assistance. This position is based in Yangon, Myanmar with the potential for frequent travel to other states and regions. Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Country Director to ensure the timely execution of project activities within the allocated budget, and strategic development and implementation.
• Support achievement of project requirements within budget, established time frame, standards of quality, and funder satisfaction.
• Support the administration and financial oversight of a large subgrant program for civil society organizations.
• Establish and regularly update a monitoring and evaluation systems for the ongoing monitoring and evaluation needs of work with civil society partners and other civic and voter education activities.
• Draft, edit and finalize monthly and quarterly reports, communication materials and other written products.
• Supervise a team of national staff to support program activities, hold regular meetings and also provide feedback on progress of activities and their performance.
• Oversee any necessary procurement or subawards in accordance with IFES policies and USAID as well as non-USG rules and regulations.
• Assist with program design, knowledge of IFES systems, tools for project implementation and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot project problems, identify and suggest creative solutions.
• Participate in proposal development/new initiative process as needed.

• Provide input into annual workplans, PMPs, and other programmatic reports. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in international relations, political science, international development preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of overall work experience in the international development sector with NGO experience a plus.

• Experience with budget management and administrative oversight of large civil society subgrant programs.

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation strategies. Experience conducting M&E for voter and civic education programs a plus.

• Supervisory experience a plus.

• Experience with program design and project management.

• Knowledgeable on USAID, DFID, DFAT and other non-US based grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures.

• Familiarity with USAID, DFID, DFAT and other non-US structure and personnel as well as other international donors.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Demonstrated past experience with report development or communications.

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English required.

TRAVEL: Travel up to 15% of time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard office work environment, with occasional field travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

“All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment/promotions and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

IFES takes affirmative action with respect to the employment and promotion of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. IFES will also take affirmative action on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

IFES is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor”

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