Communications Officer
Programme overview
The DaNa Facility is a UK Department for International Development (DFID) funded £25m, 5-year programme, established in May 2016, focused on supporting inclusive economic growth and private sector development in Myanmar. Inclusive growth creates new economic opportunities for as many people as possible, especially for the poor, minority groups, women, and other disadvantaged groups. Much of Myanmar’s recent economic history has been dominated by ‘exclusive economic growth,’ whereby a relatively small proportion of society has benefited. The DaNa Facility’s role is to alter this trend and expand the benefits of economic growth.
The Facility is designed to be flexible to navigate in Myanmar’s fast-evolving environment, and respond promptly to the needs and priorities of the NLD-led government. An emphasis on supporting innovative activities is also a priority, with the aim of generating systemic changes that benefit the poor and disadvantaged. The Facility is one of three components under the DFID-funded ‘Business for Shared Prosperity’ programme.
Scope of work:
The Communications Officer will be responsible for delivering the DaNa Facility’s Communications Strategy and ensuring the effective communication of work, objectives and achievements of the DaNa Facility. This will be to a range of stakeholders within the private sector, government and civil society through a variety of print and broadcast media including internet, radio, printed press, policy notes and success stories.
Duties of Responsibility: The Communications Officer will perform the following duties:
Skills, experience and any other requirements: Candidates should have an appropriate undergraduate or post-graduate university degree, and prior experience and expertise in the following:
Supervision: The Communications Officer will report to the Facility Manager.
Level of Effort: Part-time, 110 days per year
Start date: as soon as possible.
End date: The contract period would initially be for one year with potential extension for additional 3 years.
Location: Yangon, Myanmar with occasional travel to other states/regions.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application covering letter explaining how the candidate meets the criteria required and a curriculum vitae (CV) with overall experience, including: i) contact details; and ii) contact details of three referees, to the following email address: info@danafacility.com with the following title in the subject line “Communications Officer”. The deadline for applications will be Monday 9th January 2017. The appointment may be subject to Police Verification and other checks, including references, educational, professional and medical clearance. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.