VSO helps make change happen. By bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities and promote understanding, we assist the fight against poverty in developing countries. We’re now looking for dynamic person to join VSO’s Thailand/Myanmar country office to lead on its Education programme and contribute to an ambitious country strategy within the rapidly changing context inside Myanmar.
We are seeking qualified candidates who can demonstrate strategic thinking, strong communication, team working, planning and organization, leadership and people management skills. Key to the role is experience and expertise of Education programme work with substantial senior level programme leadership and management experience in a complex INGO.
Scope of Roles and Responsibilities
• VSO is seeking a programme manager capable of effectively leading the Education programme development and delivery in accordance with plans on the Thailand/Myanmar border.
• Working within the Education programme team and reporting directly to the Country Director, you will be responsible for delivering quality Education programming.
• You will bring leadership to the programme’s operational planning, monitoring and evaluation, donor and organizational reporting, and partnership development and review processes.
• In collaboration with the country director and regional support you will contribute developing and delivering a funding plan through developing the right funding opportunities and partnerships, concept notes and proposals.
• You will champion a vibrant and positive volunteer community that is empowered and supported by the Programme Office to work effectively with local partners and actively engage in ongoing programme development, implementation, and review.
• You will be a role model in resource and risk management of VSO Thailand/Myanmar in as far as managing the programme team’s human and financial resources as well as other programme resources.
For further information, including a copy of the job description, please email wanida.poomtamarat@vsoint.org with “Programme Manager – Education” in the subject line.
Please send your CV and application letter stating how you think you are suitable for the role in not more than 500 words to the same email above.
VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Closing date: 18th October, 2013.
Benefit package: National terms and conditions (initial salary is Baht 75,661 gross/month)
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.