CHIEF OF PARTY, HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, CENTRAL BURMUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, CENTRAL BURMA YANGON, MYANMAR A YANGON, MYANMAR

 



Save the Children is currently recruiting for a Chief of Party to be responsible for the implementation of a $55M humanitarian assistance program in Myanmar. Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. In 2010 we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. In order to achieve this, we are actively looking for talented, motivated individuals to join us in making a difference in the lives of children worldwide. Employment at Save the Children provides the opportunity to join a dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children. The program, which has one significant international sub-grantee and multiple national partners, will focus implementation activities in the Dry Zone of Myanmar. The Chief of Party is responsible for all components of the program including annual planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and analysis of program results and targets. The overall goal of this program is to alleviate suffering and prevent death through expanded humanitarian assistance in Myanmar (Burma). The donor envisions a program obligated over five years which has three coordinated and mutually supportive interventions to reach the overall development goal. It includes key specific sector interventions in (i) maternal child health (MCH), (ii) livelihoods/ food security, (iii) water/ sanitation/ hygiene practices. The program emphasizes civil society strengthening of national partners, building of community-based knowledge, improving community participation and gender integration. An expanded humanitarian assistance program in Myanmar will address pressing humanitarian needs while creating opportunities for inclusive community participation and transparent, accountable decision-making. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates must possess the following skills: 10+ years progressive management responsibility in development projects; particularly civil society capacity-building, livelihood security and health. Demonstrated experience in managing and directing field operations, including supervisory experience. Proven track record of program management; particularly in program implementation, program monitoring; knowledge of financial and grants management. In-depth knowledge of USAID rules, regulations and management protocols. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a complex and challenging environment. Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and of managing multi-million dollar grants. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Fluency in written and spoken English. Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles. Experience working in Myanmar. This position is contingent upon funding received by the donor. Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. TO APPLY: Please visit our website at: www.savethechildren.org to apply directly on-line.