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Who Are We?: Reference Number: MAN - MYI - 2020001

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking an Assistant to Management based in Myitkyina, Myanmar. The Assistant will support the management team by coordinating field trips, engaging with government authorities, monitoring security, managing community feedback, and more. Qualified candidates should have a university degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, strong English and computer skills, and experience coordinating internally and externally. The ICRC offers a 12-month contract with possibility of extension and a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates should submit an application by October 27th.

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Who Are We?: Reference Number: MAN - MYI - 2020001

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking an Assistant to Management based in Myitkyina, Myanmar. The Assistant will support the management team by coordinating field trips, engaging with government authorities, monitoring security, managing community feedback, and more. Qualified candidates should have a university degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, strong English and computer skills, and experience coordinating internally and externally. The ICRC offers a 12-month contract with possibility of extension and a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates should submit an application by October 27th.

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Reference Number: MAN_MYI_2020001

Who are we?


The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in the Republic of the Union of
Myanmar is an independent, impartial and neutral humanitarian organization whose exclusive mission
is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. The ICRC
undertakes humanitarian activities in various regions of the country and promotes international
humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.
About the Job
The ICRC is looking for an Assistant to Management to be based in its Myitkyina Sub-Delegation. As a
senior staff member, engaging closely with the Head of Sub-Delegation and Deputy Head of Sub-
Delegation, the Assistant will play an important role in the sub-delegation in supporting communication
and engagement with government authorities, and management of field trip planning. S/he will also
support the management team in monitoring and taking appropriate measures linked to security,
managing feedback from communities, and facilitating the sharing of information with relevant teams and
ensuring timely feedback is provided.
Start date: As soon as possible
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Participate in and lead the administrative planning, notification process and follow-up of field trips.
▪ Support the field trip procedure, including through approvals of field trip forms, engagement with
field teams in preparations and participating in briefings and debriefings.
▪ Make security contacts with interlocutors, as appropriate, and as determined by internal
procedures.
▪ Support the Deputy Head of Sub-Delegation in coordination with other departments in the
implementation of security measures, including premises passive security with the administration
department.
▪ Ensure the quality and timely submission of the written documents to State authorities and
communicate them to the Management.
▪ Be responsible for monitoring and responding to the hotline for feedback from communities and
engaging with colleagues to ensure a timely response is given.
▪ Work closely with the Advisor to Head of Sub-Delegation – replacing her/him during his absences.
▪ Support the whole management team in networking activities.
About you
To be successful as the Assistant to Management, you should possess the following qualifications
and experiences and have the following characteristics:
▪ A university degree in a relevant discipline.
▪ At least 2 years’ work experience in a relevant field.
▪ Very good Myanmar writing and computer skills, and close attention to detail.
▪ Excellent communication skills, and fluency in written and spoken English.
▪ Knowledge of other local languages would be an asset.
▪ Confidence in coordinating internally and externally with various partners and counterparts.
▪ Very good team work and coordination skills.
▪ Previous ICRC or Red Cross Movement experience is also a strong asset.
We expect you to have the ability to work with different groups, partners and nationalities. You should
also be self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles. You should
be flexible, enthusiastic and have the willingness to learn from others. You should also be able to work
independently, as well as effectively under supervision. You should feel confident in managing projects
and coordinating with various partners and counterparts. You should the proven ability to organize and
prioritize multiple tasks and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines. You should be able to
exercise discretion and have the ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-
ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
The position will be based in Myitkyina with some travel to other ICRC offices in the country and to the
field as directed. You should be willing to relocate to Myitkyina.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of ethnicity, race, gender, disability or age.

What we offer
We offer an employment contract of 12 months with the possibility of extension. We offer a fair
compensation package including, for example, medical coverage and transportation allowances.
Furthermore, we provide various training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of the
services provided to our beneficiaries as well as to support our staff members’ professional and
personal development.

Need further information?


For more information about the position, you are most welcome to contact our HR Officer,
Aye Aye Khaing, at yan_hr_recruitment_services@icrc.org. For general information about the ICRC,
please consult www.icrc.org and https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/asia-pacific/myanmar.

Interested?
Yes? Then apply!
Please submit your application in one email not exceeding 5MB via email to:
yan_hr_recruitment_services @ icrc.org
Your application should include an updated CV and a cover letter expressing your motivation working
with the ICRC and in the vacant position, both in English language. Your application should include
relevant certificates, police clearance and contact details of three professional referees minimum, as
well as your salary expectations.
Please note that police clearance should be maximum 1 month old starting from publishing date of the
vacancy announcement.
Please indicate the Reference Number MAN_MYI_2020001 in the email subject.
You can also submit your application via mail to:
ICRC - Human Resources Department
No.2(C)-5, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road
8th Mile, Mayangone Township
Yangon
Or
ICRC Sub Delegation Myitkyina - Human Resources Department
No. 448, Lane 13, Myay Myint Ward,
Myitkyina, Kachin State

The previous applicants do not need to reapply.


Please send your application no later than 27.10.2020. Interviews are expected to take place within 2
weeks days after the application closing date. Due to the urgency of the position, the ICRC reserves
the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.

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