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Mission and objectives
UNDP has been providing development assistance to the people of Myanmar since the 1950s. UNDP operated under a restricted mandate from 1993 until 2012 implementing the Human Development Initiative programme which provided assistance directly to communities and individuals for improving their lives and livelihoods. In 2013, UNDP began working through two country programmes, and between 2018 and 2020 the focus shifted to direct support to the Myanmar Government. Following the military takeover in 2021, UNDP Myanmar pivoted to directly target the extremely vulnerable by meeting their basic needs and supporting community recovery, through the Community First Programme: 2021-2025. We have and extensive presence with 4 field offices covering 11 states and regions, with offices in Mon State - covering Mon and the southeastern regions including Bago – and Kachin and Shan states. UNDP also has a field office in Rakhine State and a sub-office in northern Rakhine.
UNDP Myanmar works with an extensive network of local CSO, CBO, grassroots partners and community leaders established by UNDP under the Human Development Initiative which started in 1993. These networks remain operational, and UNDP has been able to quickly connect and deliver support through them despite rapid changes in Myanmar’s political and social landscape.
UNDP Myanmar works with an extensive network of local CSO, CBO, grassroots partners and community leaders established by UNDP under the Human Development Initiative which started in 1993. These networks remain operational, and UNDP has been able to quickly connect and deliver support through them despite rapid changes in Myanmar’s political and social landscape.
Context
On March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, gravely impacting Mandalay, Sagaing, and neighboring regions. The disaster resulted in the destruction or severe damage of over 24,200 homes and 4,857 apartment units, leading to significant displacement and acute shelter needs among the affected population. Vulnerable groups - particularly female-headed households, people with disabilities, and internally displaced persons affected by conflict - have experienced further hardship, with over 93,000 individuals facing extreme vulnerability.
The path to safe and dignified rehousing for vulnerable families remains uneven. Reconstruction efforts are hindered by ongoing conflict in parts of Mandalay and Sagaing, complicated logistics, limited access to finance, and persistent macroeconomic challenges. While humanitarian actors and local partners have mobilized emergency shelter assistance, progress on permanent rehousing is delayed due to resource gaps, and evolving community needs.
In this context, the UNDP Mandalay Earthquake Response Project is establishing interdisciplinary teams to accelerate equitable, high-quality recovery interventions. The Team Coordinator will play a critical role in orchestrating and synchronizing the technical, operational, and community-facing aspects of the rehousing process. The Team Coordinator will ensure transparent communication, task allocation, and timely resolution of challenges to deliver safe, durable housing solutions that reflect the needs and aspirations of affected communities. Upholding UNDP’s core principles of gender-responsiveness and zero tolerance for discrimination or abuse - including sexual exploitation and harassment - the Team Coordinator is central to restoring shelter security, dignity, and hope for Myanmar’s most vulnerable earthquake survivors.
The path to safe and dignified rehousing for vulnerable families remains uneven. Reconstruction efforts are hindered by ongoing conflict in parts of Mandalay and Sagaing, complicated logistics, limited access to finance, and persistent macroeconomic challenges. While humanitarian actors and local partners have mobilized emergency shelter assistance, progress on permanent rehousing is delayed due to resource gaps, and evolving community needs.
In this context, the UNDP Mandalay Earthquake Response Project is establishing interdisciplinary teams to accelerate equitable, high-quality recovery interventions. The Team Coordinator will play a critical role in orchestrating and synchronizing the technical, operational, and community-facing aspects of the rehousing process. The Team Coordinator will ensure transparent communication, task allocation, and timely resolution of challenges to deliver safe, durable housing solutions that reflect the needs and aspirations of affected communities. Upholding UNDP’s core principles of gender-responsiveness and zero tolerance for discrimination or abuse - including sexual exploitation and harassment - the Team Coordinator is central to restoring shelter security, dignity, and hope for Myanmar’s most vulnerable earthquake survivors.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Technical Officer (Engineer), the Team Coordinator will:
• Coordinate the activities of the rehousing teams under both direct implementation and partnership modalities, ensuring clear communication, efficient task distribution, and alignment with project timelines.
• Support the Technical Officer (Engineer) in conducting structural needs assessments and collecting data from affected communities, UNDP teams, and partner organizations.
• Develop and maintain tailored work plans for the execution of rehousing activities, addressing the specific requirements and timelines of both direct implementation and partnership initiatives.
• Facilitate the translation of technical engineering designs and assessments into actionable tasks, ensuring that rehousing teams and partner organizations have clear guidance and tools for effective delivery.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely and compliant sourcing, supply, and delivery of construction materials.
• Ensure all rehousing activities comply with established technical standards, quality benchmarks, and UNDP guidelines, promoting safety, resilience, and inclusivity across modalities.
• Conduct monitoring visits to verify and report on the progress and quality of rehousing works, and identify and address any issues, risks, or proposed changes in collaboration with the Technical Officer (Engineer) and partner organizations as needed.
• Promote transparent and responsive communication with affected households and facilitate feedback mechanisms to incorporate community input in both modalities.
• Uphold UNDP’s standards of safety, environmental and social safeguards (including SES compliance), gender-responsiveness, and zero tolerance for discrimination or abuse in all aspects of rehousing delivery.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Technical Officer (Engineer) and PMU, including updates, challenges, and recommendations.
• Coordinate the activities of the rehousing teams under both direct implementation and partnership modalities, ensuring clear communication, efficient task distribution, and alignment with project timelines.
• Support the Technical Officer (Engineer) in conducting structural needs assessments and collecting data from affected communities, UNDP teams, and partner organizations.
• Develop and maintain tailored work plans for the execution of rehousing activities, addressing the specific requirements and timelines of both direct implementation and partnership initiatives.
• Facilitate the translation of technical engineering designs and assessments into actionable tasks, ensuring that rehousing teams and partner organizations have clear guidance and tools for effective delivery.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely and compliant sourcing, supply, and delivery of construction materials.
• Ensure all rehousing activities comply with established technical standards, quality benchmarks, and UNDP guidelines, promoting safety, resilience, and inclusivity across modalities.
• Conduct monitoring visits to verify and report on the progress and quality of rehousing works, and identify and address any issues, risks, or proposed changes in collaboration with the Technical Officer (Engineer) and partner organizations as needed.
• Promote transparent and responsive communication with affected households and facilitate feedback mechanisms to incorporate community input in both modalities.
• Uphold UNDP’s standards of safety, environmental and social safeguards (including SES compliance), gender-responsiveness, and zero tolerance for discrimination or abuse in all aspects of rehousing delivery.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Technical Officer (Engineer) and PMU, including updates, challenges, and recommendations.
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