Field Officer

Job Description

Purpose of this position:

The Field Officer will be responsible for field implementation of the Rakhine Community Resilience program supported by German Red Cross (GRC). The Field Officer will contribute to ensuring that all activities are implemented in line with the project goal, objectives and output indicators. The Field Officer will be based in Minbya, as part of the Rakhine Operations Management Unit, Sittwe Hub Office, Minbya team, and will work under the direct supervision of the MRCS Project Officer in Minbya The Field Officer will be closely supported by the Project Officer and Programme Coordinator (based in Minbya), who will provide technical and operational guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Project Implementation

1.1 Contribute to participatory assessments and planning with communities to agree activity options
and targeting criteria.

1.2 Implement activities in communities in line with the Resilience Program log-frame and Plan of
Action, including:
a. Establishment and training of community resilience committees, Village Disaster Management Committee and School Disaster Management Committee
b. Community Based First Aid (CBFA) trainings
c. Red Cross awareness and dissemination sessions
d. Review of livelihoods programming
e. Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) method
f. Awareness raising sessions with communities and Schools on e.g. hygiene and sanitation, epidemic control- COVID, disaster preparedness and Response
g. Procurement process with involvement of beneficiaries as much as possible, where relevant
h. Delivery of in kind or cash inputs; or cash-for-work projects
i. Monitoring of activities and community acceptance
j. Coaching of beneficiaries during the establishment and development of the program activities

1.3 Provide technical guidance to township branch volunteers to support the field implementation

1.4 Select community members and school teachers to act as project mobilisers in locations where
Red Cross Volunteer will not be working.

1.5 Contribute to the preparation of detailed community/ School plans and budgets (, livelihoods,
health and DRR) for the Resilience Program under the guidance of the Project officer and other
technical staff.

2. Monitoring & evaluation and reporting

2.1 Prepare monthly progress reports and submit to Program Coordinator before the agreed
deadlines.

2.2 Prepare cash forecast based on plan of action and submit to Program Coordinator before agreed
deadlines.

2.3 Conduct field visits, monitor project progress and ensure timely implementation of project
activities in line with project log frame and plan of action.

3. Coordination & Cooperation

3.1 Collaborate and coordinate with other project staff and MRCS Health team in Rakhine State to
share experiences and standardize tools and approaches.

3.2 Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Project Officer or Program Coordinator

Skills, Competencies and Requirements

• Must be a Myanmar National
• Age under 50 years old
• University Degree
• Minimum 2 years working experience in Community based project/ program management
  (Livelihood, DRR and Red Cross branch Capacity Building experiences are preferable)
• Background in community mobilization, participatory approaches, facilitation and training
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point) in both Myanmar and English
• Ability to travel frequently to program sites in Sittwe and Minbya
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, takes initiative, work well in a team and live in
  stressful situations
• Interest in learning about the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (oral and written English language skill are
  preferable)

**Note: Applicants will be considered to be shortlisted that need to send
application letter, CV, passport-size photo, education qualifications and
references (PDF Version) to:

Head Office: Myanmar Red Cross Society Razathingaha Road, Dekhinathiri, Nay Pyi Taw

Branch Office: Myanmar Red Cross Society No. 42, Red Cross Building, Strand Road, Botahtaung Township, Yangon.

Email: mrcsrsp@gmail.com

DEADLINE: September 2, 2020