MYANMAR - DEPUTY COUNTRY DIRECTOR - PROGRAMS (M/F) - YANGON

ABOUT USDesired start date: 15/04/2026 Duration of the mission: 12 months Location: YangonSOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.ABOUT THE MISSIONMyanmar, all projects (funding from ECHO, UNOPS, UNICEF, MHF, FCDO, CDCS, IFSAN, French Agence de l'Eau, French local donors). Large volume of grants (8, regular ones), covering Rakhine, Kachin and the central part of the country. Participation to number of consortia of various international and national NGOs across bases.In coordination, 30 positions, including 6 in the Programs department (3 under your direct management)At mission level, 215 positions (with possibly 2 under your functional management)ABOUT THE JOBGeneral objective:The DCD-Programs’ prime objectives are to provide leadership and management of the strategic programming, overseeing the strengthening of SI’s programs development, quality and accountability. The DCD-Programs ensures the internal coherence between program activities and is responsible for ensuring that programs are driven by needs, based on evidence, adaptable to contextual changes and conflict sensitive, monitored closely and resourced appropriately. He or She leads a team of technical coordinators and advisors dedicated to promoting technical expertise and quality programming in direct liaison with the Program teams. He or She closely collaborates with Field Coordinators and Supports Services to mitigate operational constraints. The DCD-Programs leads the roll-out of institutional workstreams and cross-cutting theme framework with the support of the Programs coordination team and in collaboration with the Field Coordinators.The main challenges: Access challenges and remote management: due to bureaucratic and administrative impediments, access to the country and, within the country, access to the areas of intervention remains a constant challenge to adapt to with impacts on completion of activities, budget consumption Scope of programming: with activities ranging from pure emergency response under various modalities to development activities implemented by SI, the scope of programming of SI Myanmar covers a wide spectrum, although focusing primarily on WASH, FSL and shelter & NFI. Number and diversity of consortia established and envisioned at country level (with divers types of partners) are requesting SI teams to improve its command and collaboration with Health, Nutrition and Protection responses. Partnership approach: a strong focus is put on localization in all areas of intervention. This requires adaptation to new operational modalities, a strong support to local respondeers and the definition of a clear partnership strategy.Priorities for the 2/3 first months:1. Close monitoring of program implementation, adaptation to remote settings: in a volatile environment , and with a recently increased budget for parts of the mission and a decrease in other parts, a close monitoring of projects’ progress and budget consumption is required to adapt quickly to the situation, in line with donors’ contractual requirements, programming strategy etc.2. Revise operational model to fit critical underfunding of protracted sub-crises in Myanmar3. Develop alternative fundraising in the concerned areas4. Finalize the programming strategies of the mission and at base level in close collaboration with the Country Director and the 2 field coordinators, adapt the needs assessment and updated access capacities to review programming priorities (geographical areas, sectors, modalities).5. Localization process: localization is a strong trend in Myanmar context, due to multiple reasons. Support should be provided to the coordination and bases’ teams to ensure identification of relevant partners and update a localization and partnership approach on the mission.YOUR PROFILEEducation / academic background:MSc in Humanitarian affairs, programming, International affairs* Experience in the humanitarian sector: +5 years * Experience on a similar position: 3 - 4 yearsSpecific skills and experience:TECHNICAL SKILLS1. Extensive knowledge about project cycle management and monitoring tools2. Operational monitoring and improvement of programmatic delivery in highly constrained areas3. Experience in partnerships mapping and developmentTRANSVERSAL SKILLS1. Autonomy and Remote management2. Leadership and sense of coordination (internal, external)3. Innovative and solutions orientedLanguage:1. English (fluent - mandatory)2. French (strong asset) - number of Grants funded by French requiring communication in French to Paris3. Burmese (strong asset)SI WILL OFFER YOUA salaried position: According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 EUR base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.Security constraintsNo major security concerns in SI office (coordination), both Rakhine and Kachin are in Security level 3, borderline 4, but remain largely inaccessible for expatriate given the visa situation. The position will be based in Yangon.Remote management and adapted modalities require a strong application of digital/online security framework.LIVING CONDITIONS:For expatriates only:Living conditions in Yangon are very good with access to all necessary services and a good range of both sportive and social activitiesThe position benefits from a housing package - not for family package at the moment.HOW TO APPLYDo you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter : https://www.solidarites.org/fr/depuis-1980/travailler-avec-nous/offres-emploi/deposer-votre-candidature/?jobId=PA3FK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NVU-114244&langCode=fr_FRPlease note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.Thank you for your understanding.To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org--Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme - qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. 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