Program Implementation Support

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Program Implementation Support professional to join our team in Rakhine State, Myanmar.

The successful candidate will provide support in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE) program activities in collaboration with field staff and relevant stakeholders.

Major Responsibilities:

Program Implementation Support:

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of WPE program activities
• Support facilitation of training, workshops, and awareness-raising sessions in the community
• Maintain clear records of program activities, including participation data, field reports, and feedback from beneficiaries
• Participate in field visits to monitor ongoing activities, identify challenges, and propose solutions to improve program effectiveness
• Assist with the development of activity plans, schedules, and logistical arrangements for program-related events
• Support provision of case management services to survivors of gender-based violence

Administrative and Operational Support:

• Ensure IRC supplies and equipment are procured, tracked, and stored in an organized manner
• Prepare and submit regular Program Commitment Requests (PCRs) and Item Forecast (program) through Integra systems
• Prepare and submit advance payment of regular activities and ensure an advance claim after activities are done
• Reimburse for in-camp or village to village transportation for field staff
• Lead construction projects by communicating with engineers, IRC Operations Department, and builders as needed
• Communicate regularly with field staff about their operational needs and work to meet these needs through coordination with the Finance and Operations teams

Coordination and Representation:

• Coordinate with IRC Program and Operation teams for Advance claim and procurement process
• Liaise regularly and work closely with program team, operations, finance staff, and other sector in the field office

Other:

• Promote safeguarding, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), and Do-No-Harm principles in all activities
• Monitor/assess the safety and security of the WPE team and report concerns or incidents to the Snr WPE Manager and other IRC senior staff
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with IRC Operational policies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Professional experience in an office environment and logistics or operations
• Understanding of basic gender-based violence (GBV) and women's protection concepts
• Previous experience in GBV case management and survivor support, or completion of relevant GBV case management training is preferable
• Computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and external partners
• Knowledge of local services and resources
• Flexible and patient in adapting to evolving program needs
• Fluent in Burmese and Rakhine, with good communication in English