Regional Project Coordinator – Myanmar and Thailand

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian aid organisation of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years, we have been providing relief and recovery to people during and after conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles are the foundation of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, ethnicity or political persuasion.

Through its portfolio in Asia, Malteser International aims to alleviate suffering caused by conflict, disaster, displacement or critical health conditions, and to build the resilience of communities so that people can live healthy and dignified lives.

To manage a new regional project covering Myanmar and Thailand, Malteser International is looking for a Regional Project Coordinator who lives in Myanmar or Thailand and travels regularly to both countries.

As Regional Project Coordinator you will oversee project implementation and provide overall leadership and effective coordination to the MI project teams and partners in Myanmar and Thailand. The role is expected to maintain a strong presence in Myanmar as 90% of project activities are expected to be conducted in Myanmar.

Your responsibilities:

Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the project in Myanmar and Thailand, ensuring that activities are delivered on time, within budget and in line with donor requirements.

Lead and manage the project team, ensure effective coordination and performance management, and provide capacity building support to strengthen the skills and performance of both staff and partners.

In coordination with the Access Points at the MI programme sites, work with civil society organisations, local governments and other stakeholders to strengthen resilience in affected communities and operationalise the HDP Nexus approach

In collaboration with the country MEAL team, develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact of project interventions and adapt activities as needed

Ensure timely and high-quality reporting to MI and donors, including financial and narrative reports, and maintain regular exchanges with MI entities in country and at headquarters to support communications with donors and key stakeholders.

Identify potential risks to project implementation, including political and security risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with internal and donor policies

Represent Malteser International in relevant forums and working groups and advocate for the project objectives at local, national and international levels

Your profile:

A master’s degree in international development, project management, public health, humanitarian studies or related fields is preferred.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in project management in humanitarian, development or conflict sensitive environments, preferably in conflict or crisis affected regions; Working experience in the region is a strong asset

In-depth knowledge of the HDP Nexus and proven experience in sectors such as health, nutrition, climate resilience or peacebuilding; expertise with German donors is a strong asset

Demonstrable leadership and team management experience, with the ability to promote collaboration across multicultural teams and diverse stakeholders

Experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks and adapting project strategies based on evidence and lessons learned

Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of local languages (Burmese, Thai) or German is a plus

Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings and navigate complex socio-political environments, as well as willingness to travel regularly to field locations in Myanmar and Thailand in accordance with safety and security recommendations

What we offer:

Start date: November 1, 2024

Location: Myanmar or Thailand. Due to visa restrictions in Myanmar, frequent travel outside the country is considered with the possibility of being based in the region

Contract duration: 3 years

Salary according to qualifications and experience, insurance package

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all people regardless of gender, religion or ethnicity.

Malteser International is committed to protecting individuals within our programs from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies regarding this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behavior and responsibilities of all employees, consultants and other representatives of the organization. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks on all employees (including a criminal record check for specific roles). Any candidate offered employment with Malteser International is expected to sign the MI Code of Conduct as an appendix to their employment contract and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the terms of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist in the overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international employees are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world, as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information, please click here.