VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Presentation

EMDH is a French INGO, active in France and ten countries overseas in providing child development
and child protection services to the most vulnerable children.
In Myanmar, EMDH specifically targets children living in institutions, and in need of special care
(orphaned/abandoned children, street children, children in conflict with the law…).

The EMDH project aims at improving care and protection mechanisms for these children, and plans
to work in four states and divisions in the country.
Main activities will include: supervising and monitoring the activities in the institutions, providing
accurate technical support to the teams, liaising with partners and stakeholders, report and proposal
writing, in view of the children’s both well-being and reintegration to society/reunification with
family.

EMDH is thus looking for a dedicated individual, with the knowledge and skills to fill the position of:

Job profile : PROJECT MANAGER (1 position)

Assignment: Supervision of 3 programs (Activities in Training Schools, Family Tracing and
Reintegration, Group Home Pilot project)
Reporting to: will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Mission
Place of work: Yangon Division and Mandalay Division
Closing date: 01 March 2010

Tasks and responsibilities

MANAGEMENT
 Direct management of two teams (Activity facilitation in Training Schools / Family Tracing
and Reintegration) and indirect supervision of Group Home pilot project
 Planning and monitoring activities with each team and in collaboration with counterparts in
the institutions
 Participation in the recruitment and evaluation of project staff
 Participation in weekly internal Management meetings and regular Coordination meetings
with DSW

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
 Provide technical guidance to all teams and to counterparts in the institutions, on the field
and during case management meetings
 Participate in preparation and facilitation of workshops relevant to the programs
implementation / needs observed

Enfants du Monde – Droits de l’Homme

511, Pyay Road, Kamayut Township, Yangon
Myanmar

BUDGETING / REPORTING / EVALUATION
 Prepare budget forecasts and monitor effective and efficient use of project funds in each
project site
 Reporting: monitoring data collection and compile it in relevant reports
 Participate in the design of mid-long term strategy and in proposal writing
 Evaluation: set up procedures for regular evaluation of project achievements

NETWORKING
 Liaise with relevant authorities and counterparts in institutions in collaboration with team
leaders / arrange regular coordination meetings
 Networking with INGOs, NGOs and other actors involved in child protection and attend relevant
meetings on behalf of EMDH

Requirements:
 University degree in psychology, social work or related field
 At least five years professional experience in related field (experience in project management is
an asset)
 Excellent knowledge on child protection and child development
 Practice of participatory methods
 Good organizing capacity
 Capacity to have a global view
 Ability to work in an intercultural environment
 Communication skills and diplomacy
 Fluent in English (spoken and written) and Myanmar
 Good computer skills

Vacancy Contact
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity, match the profile described herewith and
want to make an active contribution to EMDH commitment to protect and take care of children, send
a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae in English, with attached work (including reference
persons’ contacts) and education credentials, before 01 March 2010

Office contact: EM-

EM-DH (Enfants dudu Monde) (Attention to: Head of Mission)
511, Pyay Road, Kamayut Township, Yangon
Email contact: adminassistant.emdh@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR TESTS AND
INTERVIEWS

Enfants du Monde – Droits de l’Homme

511, Pyay Road, Kamayut Township, Yangon
Myanmar