Economic Recovery & Development Technical Lead

The IRC’s Myanmar country office seeks a short-term ERD Technical Lead to provide technical leadership on business development, livelihoods program strategy development, and implementation in support of its ERD portfolio. The ideal candidate will already be, or is able to quickly become, acquainted with Myanmar’s diverse contexts where IRC programming is on-going and/or envisioned in camps, host communities, remote rural communities, and areas of return/resettlement, in order to develop the ERD portfolio growth plan, pursue business opportunities, and effectively support program implementation. In consultation with program coordinators/managers, the ERD Technical Lead will also assess and make recommendations on responsive integration strategies with other sectors in which IRC Myanmar is working.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify opportunities for growth of livelihoods programming portfolio including existing gaps/beneficiary needs and areas for innovation and expansion.
• Develop an ERD strategy that identifies ideas for program design, staffing and management structures as well as necessary budget estimates in line with IRC’s 2020 strategy and Outcomes and Evidence Framework.
• Develop and pursue a business development action plan to realize program portfolio growth, including a focus on non-traditional donors.
• Lead technical design and writing of concept notes and proposals.
• Conduct desk research, local and international partner and stakeholder mapping to inform the strategic positioning of IRC to grow its economic emergency and development portfolio and pursue potential partnerships, including with high potential public and private sector entities.
• Support key assessments relevant to ERD portfolio growth (need-, market-, value chain assessments).
• As needed, support learning strategies and activities in ongoing livelihoods programming, and the analysis and use of data and learning in the adaptation or development of new programming.

• Bachelor degree in international relations, economics, social science, human rights or related field required. Master Degree in related field preferred.

Experiences

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in economic or livelihoods-related programming, applying technical expertise in agriculture, livelihoods, and economic recovery.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing economic emergency and/or development programs in complex contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and quality writing, including for non-traditional donors.
• Prior experience working in and developing programs for emergency settings, insecure environments, or remote-management situations preferred.
• Experience in or familiarity with the Myanmar context a plus.

Competencies

• Demonstrated skills in planning and conducting various assessment types, including of needs, markets and value chains.
• Demonstrated background in cross-departmental collaboration.
• Assessment and research skills and experience developing funding proposals.

Language

• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in liaison with external parties.
• Fluency in English required (written and verbal); Myanmar language skills a plus.