Program Support Officer

Position Description

Position title:                                    Program Support Officer (PSO)

Department:                                     Program

Location:                                         ChildFund Myanmar, Yangon Office

Reports to:                                      Program Coordinator, ChildFund Myanmar

Supervising:                                    N/A

Employment Status:                       Project based, one year contract with possible extension

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

ChildFund Australia is an international development agency that works in partnership with children and their communities to create lasting and meaningful change by supporting long‐term community development and promoting children’s rights. ChildFund Australia is a registered charity and is fully accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which manages the Australian Government’s overseas aid Programme.  ChildFund Australia’s goals are to deliver quality development programs that are respectful, responsive and effective.

ChildFund Myanmar is the representative office of ChildFund Australia – an independent and non‐religious international development organization that works to reduce poverty for children in the developing world. ChildFund Australia began working in Myanmar in 2012. Child-focused development programs are being delivered in a partnership approach working with local groups and organizations and ChildFund Myanmar focus will be child protection, education, youth resilience and DRR.

POSITION SUMMARY and JOB PURPOSE

Program Support Officer (PSO) will play a supporting role in the implementation of the “Organizational Development of Civil Society Organizations and Community Systems Strengthening for Improving Access to Health” project with the focus of organizational development of the CSOs. PSO will support the Program Coordinator and Program Officer in the overall project management.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The position reports to the Program Coordinator and will also work closely with the OCD project team and other ChildFund Myanmar staffs to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the project.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Under the supervision of Program Coordinator, Program Support Officer (PSO) will perform the followings;

Key area 1: Program Management and coordination

• Support Program Coordinator for the project outputs and outcomes to be on track and of high quality
• Support and participate in the process of the development, review and revision of the organizational capacity assessment tools and other related documents
• Act as a facilitator at technical training and mentoring sessions with CSOs
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with CSOs
• Work closely with Finance and Administration Unit for smooth operation and processing of project implementing activities

Key area 2: Program Reporting and Administration

• Support Program Coordinator and Program Officer in preparing and submitting reports for quarterly activities, training, assessments, surveys, field trip to Project Manager
• Ensure that all the supporting documents related to Program and Finance are in good order
• Assist and facilitate for stakeholders’ monitoring and observational visit to project intervention areas
• Coordinate with the CSOs for the field visits to program sites and arrange for the visits
• Arrange for trainings and mentoring sessions with CSOs, with the guidance from Program Coordinator

Key area 3: General

• Understand and comply with, in an exemplary manner, all relevant ChildFund policies and procedures
• Any other additional tasks directed by Program Coordinator

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to ChildFund Australia’s values, vision and mission;
• Teamwork;
• Communication;
• Accountability and integrity; and
• Adaptability and

Functional/Technical Competencies:

• Good Team Player;
• Report writing and presentation;
• Facilitation and Negotiation
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications;

Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor Degree in any discipline is essential
• Three year working experience in development sector preferably in partnership and Capacity strengthening
• Knowledge of Admin and Logistic
• Ability to communicate in Myanmar and English (written and oral)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to travel frequently to project sites

WORKING CONDITIONS & OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adherence to written confidentiality policy/agreement is required.
• Permanent appointment to this position is dependent upon successful completion of the background check and signing of ChildFund Myanmar child safeguarding policy and procedure code of conduct.
• Commitment and adherence to ChildFund Myanmar policies and procedures is required.

Application:

Interested candidates should apply by submitting their applications in English (Cover Letter, CV with contact details of at least three professional references and copies of essential testimonials).

Application closing date:  Friday**, 13 SEPTEMBER 2024, 5:00 pm.**

This position is open to Myanmar nationals only.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.