Vacancy for Project Officer, Social Sector/Civil Society

The EU Delegation, Yangon, Myanmar is looking for a Local Agent Project Officer, Social Sector/Civil Society

Line of responsibilities:
The project Officer will be part of the development section and will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Development section

Overall purpose:
The Project Officer will be responsible for the preparation and follow-up of projects in the priority sectors in the development cooperation with Myanmar and in particular in the social sector and/or civil society.

Functions and Duties :
General Duties
• Project identification and appraisal according to the Multiannual Indicative Program, and Thematic Programs.
• Technical, financial and administrative follow up of relevant projects, including but not limited to:
– Preparation, follow up, monitoring, invoicing review and reporting of the relevant projects, including evaluation of reports and overall / annual work plans.
– Monitoring of on going projects, including field visits, on the spot evaluation and control of payments and contracts performance.
– Dissemination of projects information to third parties (EU Member States, Government of Myanmar…) upon approval of the Head of Section and reply to enquiries.
– Contribution to the Delegation management reports, press releases, web site and CRIS updates.
• Coordination and liaison:
– Liaison with relevant Myanmar Government Ministries and state agencies, NGOs and stakeholders, including participation and reporting on all relevant meetings.
– Follow up of the activities of other donors and international organizations, analysis of their strategies.
– Liaison with relevant units in EC Brussels.
• Policy analysis and follow up of main developments in the relevant sectors.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 4:00pm, Friday, 23 May 2014

Read more and apply here.