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JOB BRIEF
The Program Manager will be responsible for program planning, oversight and reporting of USIP’s Police Dialogue Program. Through a series of dialogues and skills-building workshops on democratic policing of elections and community engagement, the current phase of the program aims to strengthen the capacity of security actors in Burma to prevent electoral violence. Please note that due to uncertainty regarding travel and operations as a result of COVID-19 in Burma, it is possible that scope of activities may need to shift. The Program Manager will help adapt project activities and deliverables in order to ensure that the program is able to meet the overall objectives in these unique circumstances. Over the long term, the program aims to contribute to community security through building space for dialogue between civil society, community representatives, and state and non-state security authorities. The Program Manager will provide program oversight and lead collection and analysis of program impact and ensure that program learning is captured in such a way to inform program adaptation. The Program Manager will report to USIP’s Country Director and will work closely with the rest of the Yangon based team as well as the Burma team in USIP headquarters in DC. The Program Manager will also support other team members in their effort to build effective relationships with program partners, including security actors, government officials and civil society organizations.
Please note - The offer for this position is contingent upon funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the management of the Democratic Police Dialogue Program;
- Manage and support all members of Democratic Police Dialogue program team;
- Manage program planning and strategy, implementation and problem-solving;
- Convene and lead team program meetings;
- Ensure the timely delivery of program results;
- Provide update reports to the Country Director and Deputy Country Director;
- Facilitate the hiring of all consultants;
- Build relationships with relevant civil society partners at the local level;
- Manage the delivery of activities at local sites and relationships with local partner organizations;
- Prepare occasional analytical reports for USIP or external stakeholders relevant to the program;
- Engage with USIP’s headquarters staff in DC as needed;
- Draft quarterly and final reports that capture program impact and learning.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in security studies, law, politics, peacebuilding, conflict resolution or other relevant discipline.
- Five (5) or more years of relevant work experience at project coordinator or project manager level, preferably in the non-profit sector in Burma.
- Experience in project coordination including liaison with partners.
- Experience coordinating with officials in government at Union and State level and local level civil society organizations.
- Demonstrated understanding of conflict-sensitivity, gender-sensitivity and do-no-harm principles.
- Fluency in English and Burmese, especially strong writing skills, required.
- Strong report writing skills required.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Experience working with international consultants highly desirable.
- Experience working with results frameworks and data collection highly desirable.
Please note:
- This is a Fixed-Time Term Personal Services Contractor position.
- Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience
All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
- Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary history.
- Cover letter
- Resume
For questions about this position please email recruitment@usip.org. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.
Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.
No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.
USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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