Médecins du Monde-France (MdM-F) has been active in Myanmar since 1994, delivering crucial harm reduction and HIV/AIDS services to key populations. In Kachin State, programs target people who use drugs, offering needle exchange, methadone treatment, HIV testing, and medical care. In Yangon, MMM's efforts are directed towards female sex workers and LGBTQI+ individuals, offering comprehensive harm reduction and sexual and reproductive health services through local partners. Crucially, MdM invests in strengthening local civil society organizations, enabling them to play a larger role in healthcare delivery. In addition, Médecins du Monde-France (MdM-F) will soon launch a new three-year project titled “Collective Actions and Social Change for Comprehensive Harm Reduction Among Key Populations in Myanmar.” The project aims to improve access to harm reduction and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services and strengthen the resilience of targeted beneficiaries – Female Sex Workers (FSW), Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), and Transgender Women (TGW). The project will be implemented in partnership with 3 local organizations in four main regions of Myanmar – Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, and Ayeyarwady. The project will support and scale up the delivery of and access to comprehensive harm reduction services and SRH services.

Recently after the record-breaking earthquake happened in Sagaing and Mandalay region, Médecins du Monde-France (MdM-F) will launch emergency response program focusing primary health care (mobile and fixed clinics), distribution of hygienic essential items, awareness sessions on preventing disease outbreaks, including cholera and respiratory infections and referral support to specialized healthcare facilities. The project will be implemented directly or in partnership with local organizations in Mandalay region (mobile visit to Sagaing) of Myanmar.

The project will support and scale up the delivery of and access to primary health care services currently required for earthquake affected populations.

II.Hierarchical & Functional links
The Field Coordinator reports directly to the General Coordinator. S/he works in close coordination with support services coordinators and various technical coordinators at Yangon Coordination office and Paris HQ levels.

The Field Coordinator, in close collaboration with the General Coordinator, is responsible for the implementation of MdM strategy in Kachin.

The Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of program and operations' activities and adherence to logistic, human resource, administration, and security procedures of MdM Kachin Projects, currently implemented in 2 operational sites.

The Field Coordinator is the direct line manager of Admin Manager, Logistic Manager and MEL Manager, and HARA based in Myitkyina, and also the direct line manager of two Base managers of MdM implementation sites (Moegaung and Mohnyin).

III.Tasks and Responsibilities

Essential Duties

In close collaboration with the General Coordinator

To ensure effective security management in Kachin and contribute to the regular security guidelines and risk analysis updates with the support of HARA.
To coordinate and supervise the implementation of the overall MdM activities in Kachin (especially Harm Reduction Program in Moegaung and Mohnyin).
To supervise and participate in the management of the overall MdM Kachin team and ensure their professional development.
To ensure that the Kachin Teams comply with Administrative, Human Resources (HR), financial and Logistics procedures.
To supervise, monitor, analyse programme outcomes on a regular basis.
To contribute to programs strategic plans and reviews in line with MdM policies and priorities.
To ensure quality of the programme through monthly support visits to the sites and share findings with relevant CCO team members.
To provide critical inputs to the overall harm reduction programmes in Myanmar.
To coordinate, build network and represent the organisation to relevant internal and external stakeholders, including donor agencies.
To contribute to regular internal and external reports.
To contribute to new proposals of intervention in line with MdM strategy.
PROGRAMME COORDINATION

In charge of the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the MdM programme in Kachin State. He/she will supervise and support the overall implementation against contracted outputs and outcomes and ensure that MdM and donor or authorities or audits recommendations are carefully followed and implemented.
Ensures the compliance of the harm reduction program activities with MdM strategy, principles and guidelines, in coordination with the relevant CCO team members in Yangon.
Ensures good coordination between the logistics, administrative and programme departments in Kachin, for a smooth implementation of all activities through dedicated weekly meetings.
Be part of the extended country coordination team, and as such, plays an active role in the MdM Myanmar strategy and programme design, in implementing management procedures and decisions, and in relaying national coordination decisions and information to Kachin team.
RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENT, DONORS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS

Represent MdM in Kachin State and works in close coordination with senior national staff and coordinators to ensure consistent and relevant MdM representation.
To carry out frequent representation activities toward local and international stakeholders to build and maintain a supportive environment for MdM programmes in Kachin, in close collaboration with the CCO relevant staff, especially the Advocacy and Communication Advisor in Yangon.
Represent MdM with all stakeholders and plays a lead role in organising donor visits in Kachin.
To ensure a quality partnership with relevant organizations, especially the ones engaged in harm reduction activities and local authorities.
SAFETY AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT

In collaboration with HARA:

Responsible for the safety and security of MdM team member, sites and goods in Kachin State.
Responsible to ensure the safety and wellbeing of MdM teams in a sensitive and volatile context
Conduct regularly analysis of the context and security conditions, with a view to shape and adapt safety and security rules with the approval of the General Coordinator.
Ensure the implementation of security rules and procedures, including providing briefings about safety and security when required.
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in the assigned area and build an efficient network.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND TEAM MANAGEMENT

In collaboration with the relevant managers:

Manage the Admin Manager’ work who receives technical support from the Finance & HR Coordinator in Yangon to ensure compliance with donor procedures and the national administrative and legal regulations.
Define the general organisation of the intervention sites and teams, manages and leads the Kachin Coordination Team and ultimately takes final management decisions for Kachin staff.
Oversee team communication and HR compliance, ensuring staff integration, development planning, and alignment of MdM Myanmar’s guidelines with HQ policies in coordination with the HR Coordination in Yangon.
Ensure the appraisal of his direct team according to the HR policy.
LOGISTICS SUPERVISION

Through the Logistics Manager:

Ensure appropriate procurement processes in Kachin, so that it complies with donor, local authorities and MdM regulations.
Ensure high quality supply chain and asset management, so that programme needs are met in compliance with donor and MdM regulations.
Guarantees, fleet management processes in Kachin comply with donor and MdM security rules.
Ensure that all program items are properly handled at the end of the program whether through donations or transfer.
Oversees the maintenance of MDM premises in the different sites.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE SUPERVISION

In collaboration with the Admin Manager:

Responsible to manage to overall budgets which includes also transparency of fund use and all programmatic expenditure.
Responsible of expenses approval based on donor procedures and MdM internal guidelines.
In collaboration with senior team members of Kachin, the Field Coordinator has to develop the new budget proposals for donors, preparation of annual budgets and monthly budget follow up analysis.
Oversees compliance with and respect for agreements and contracts and transparency of fund use in programmatic expenditure.
Oversees Country Coordination Office team members travel and stay in Kachin
REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION

In collaboration with the relevant managers:

Responsible for regular reporting on the MdM activities implemented in Kachin state to his/her line manager; he/she ensures that all Kachin sites submit reports in a timely and qualified manner.

Supervise the drafting of donor reports for activities implemented in Kachin, and of narrative, financial, intermediary and final reports, makes sure that they are written in line with donor requirements.

To relay relevant information from Myanmar Coordination Team to Kachin teams and vice versa, organises consultations and provides feedback when required.

This list of activities is not exhaustive and may change depending on the situation. The line manager may request for additional relevant tasks to participate based on Kachin program needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
Education (Essential)
A master’s degree in management, social science, development studies, project management or other relevant fields (medical background preferably).
Professional Experience
At least Five (5) years’ project management experience in development/humanitarian context
Previous experience in HIV/harm Reduction related interventions and donor relations (Global Fund) would be an asset.
Previous experience in disaster-related responses would be an asset.
Good understanding of project Cycle Management, management tools, M&E mechanisms, and partnership management. Experience in partnership development with local authorities, CBOs, localization of aid.
Demonstrated experience in managing Support departments (Finance, Logistics & HR) Experience of representation and ability to represent MdM effectively in external forums.
Experience in security management at field level.
Demonstrated ability to write and edit reports and proposals
Personal Skills
Able to work independently with minimum supervision, able to stay focused, Solution-oriented and structured
Strong problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to classify and to manage priorities
Excellent Communication, listening and diplomacy skills
Good strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
Adaptability to work with culturally diverse national and international staff.
Strategic vision
Strong coordination skills (organizing bilateral and collective meetings)
Behavioral flexibility, adaptability to difficult conditions and tolerance to stress.
Language Skills
Fluent (written and spoken) in English and local language
Other Skills/ Knowledge Required
Good computer skills, especially MS Office (word, excel, outlook)
MdM SALARY RANGE SOCIAL BENEFITS:

Salary Range: 5,971,256 MMK

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