WASH Project Manager/ Team Leader, Myanmar, Sittw€, Rakhine Job location: Sittwe, Myanmar (Myanmar nationality preferred) Closing date vacancy: 30'n of October 2014 Duration: 3 months, option to extend. Starting date: As Soon As Possible About GDN The consortium of Dutch NGOs (CDN) consists of ZOA, Red een Kind, and Woord en Daad, and has been working in Rakhine State since 2010. All three are international Christian NGO's. Although the immediate reason for founding this consortium was the response to the cyclone Nargis in May 2008, the participating members envisage a long-term commitment to maintain its presence in Myanmar. CDN aims to provide relief and rehabilitation assistance and to build capacities of partner organisations in Myanmar. CDN is currently implementing programs in four areas: in Rakhine State, South Shan State, Ayeyaruvady Region and Kayin State (through a local partner). Purpose of the position The Project Manager will work mainlyl: in the WASH sector and will be assigned to design, assist and implement in sustainable way and do supervision activities in Rakhine State, Coordinate with other stakeholders and with relevant CDN Sittwe staffs. Profi!e We expect the candidate to recognize him/herself in the following profile: ldentity . The candidate is expected to support the vision and mission of CDN/ZOA (wrltnv.zoa-international.com) Responsibilities will include: o . o o . o . Overall management of the project to achieve intended results; Reporting to the dono(s) on contractual, financial and operational matters related to the project; Providing support to and supervision of project personnel and sub-contractors; Ensuring coordination with partner organizations ; Managing the relationships with other stakeholders; Assisting in budget preparations; and Preparing progress reports. Qualifications: . o o o . . Significant experience in project management and project implementation; At least 5 - 10 years experience in water supply and Rice Bank (Agronomist) for rural areas; Demonstrated ability to manage teams of individuals with diverse areas of specialization and cultural backgrounds; A relevant university degree; Superior writing skills in projects reports; and Experience managing medium to large projects and administering budgets Additional desirable assets o . o . : Recent development experience in Myanmar Good communication skills in English Oral and written. Post graduate degree(s); Capacitybuilding and institutionalstrengtheningexperience CDN offers a challenging job, with excellent growth opportunities and a motivated team and provides good benefits and remuneration. Questions lf you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Mr. Myo Kyaw, HR Manager at [email protected]. How to apply lf you are interested in the position of WASH Project Manager/Team Leader and you fit the profile, please apply by submitting your cover (motivation) letter, Curriculum Vitea (lncluding 2 references) by email to [email protected]. 9p|y applications received by the 30th of October will be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. lnternal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.