Programme Manager Myanmar Sittwe

Sittwe

  • Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Location: Sittwe
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: 2025-11-20

An exciting opportunity to head up the NRC’s Area Programme Manager (APM) Myanmar. 

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified,experienced, and dynamic Area Programme Manager (APM) Myanmar.

More About the Role.

The Area Programme Manager (APM) is responsible for implementing integrated programmes and represent NRC at coordination forums, as delegated from Area Manager as well as programming and advocacy in Rakhine State and ensuring that NRC and its partners achieve its programmatic objectives. As such, s/he is responsible for overseeing project implementation in Rakhine State, and for taking a leading role in developing strategy and programme development for the Country Office. 

The APM is line managed by the Area Manager and is a member of the Area Management Team (AMT) and part of the extended Country Management Group. In addition, the APM has a technical (dotted) reporting line to the Head of Programme (HoP)and is a member of the Country Office (CO) Programme Unit (PU).

What you will do

    1. Line management for CC project managers

    1. Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

    1. Responsible for ensuring programme support to integrated programme, coordination and technical quality in Area office

    1. Provide area specific input relevant for CC strategies

    1. Compliance to donor standards, and grant management and regular reporting to donor in Area

    1. Identify funding opportunities and develop funding strategy and forecasts

    1. Responsible for grants management and BPO allocations in Area

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Please download thedetailed job description   to learn more about the position.   

What you will bring

    1. Minimum 4 years’ experience from a management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context

    1. Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

    1. Core competency expertise

    1. Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

    1. Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 

    1. Fluency in English, both written and verbal

What we offer

Duty station: Sittwe. Rakhine State, Myanmar

Contract: 12 months, renewal subject to funding and performance

Travel: 30% - Travels to project sites and Yangon for coordination

Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Myanmar,  salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. 

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. 

We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. 

You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process

"To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace" 

  • When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. 

  • Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV. 

  • Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. 

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. 

Why NRC? 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. 

Watch this short video to see NRC in action. 

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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