ThaiNGO

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Support

• Review and critically assesses project and programme progress collaboratively collectively with partner organisations, W/HRDs and other stakeholders.

• Accompany and advise partners and W/HRDs in the ongoing implementation of projects to ensure programme quality and impact.

• Ensure that there is a strong focus on integrating women’s empowerment approaches into all programmes.

• Provide technical guidance and support to partners on research and documentation pertaining to human rights.

Programme Quality

• In coordination with the MEAL Manager, implement a high quality programme monitoring and evaluation system that is in line with Trócaire’s global indicators and serves information needs at project, programme and international levels.

• Develop reports to satisfy the requirements of Trócaire and donors, and to use as learning tools to review the programme locally.

• Ensure a structured approach to partner reporting is established with systematic project management to ensure adequate time for developing high quality reports to donors.

Partner Portfolio Management and Capacity Building

• Constructively support partners’ management capacity in the various stages of project cycle management.

• Explore new partnerships that ensure a creative and dynamic programme through new contacts and field visits.

• In coordination with partners and Trocaire’s Capacity Strengthening Coordinator and Officer develop capacity building plans for partners and W/HRDs and organise (and facilitate as appropriate) training and accompaniment in various areas of project and financial management.

• Ensure coherence between Human Rights programme implementation and Trócaire's Global Strategic plans and incorporating the Women’s Empowerment programme framework.

Team and Integrated Programme Management

• As the Human Rights team grows, line manage, coach and mentor team members to ensure effective project and partner management in line with Trócaire’s Performance Management Framework.

• Contribute proactively to cross-team collaboration and implementation of integrated programming, including Nexus programming.

• Support the team and partners in transitioning from Resource Rights programming to the next phase, in coordination and consultation with Programme Manager.

• Engage actively in coordination meetings with partners to aid in programme integration and learning.

• Ensure that advocacy strategies and approaches are designed and implemented in an integrated manner.

Networking and Representation

• Ensure the programme maximises its advocacy potential, and utilises local, national, and international opportunities and networks;

• Maintain an up to date and comprehensive analysis of the human rights lanscape in Myanmar, inlcuding through regular engagement with W/HRDs and other key stakeholders.

• Represent Trócaire publicly where appropriate and safe and ensure good links with Trócaire’s Ireland Division in relation to campaigns, advocacy, education and communications.

• Ensure coherence between project/programme implementation and Trócaire policies and plans.

Institutional Funding

• Assist in the development of institutional funding applications (concept notes and full proposals) in close coordination with Myanmar- and Thailand-based programme, finance and business development teams and HQ in Ireland.

• Oversee and monitor grant management and compliance.

• Develop timely quality donor reports.

• Attend strategic meetings with donors and other key stakeholders.

Other

• Produce case studies and other materials for programme learning and use in Trócaire’s communications work in Ireland and internationally.

• Undertake from time to time other mutually agreed tasks, related to Trócaire’s overall programme, at the request of the Head of Programmes and/or Country Director.

Behavioural Competencies in Line with Trócaire’s Competency Framework

• Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential, demonstrating Trócaire’s values with integrity in order to achieve our organisation’s objectives.

• Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.

• Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, partnering effectively as One Trócaire organisation and, in solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.

• Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging Trócaire’s reputation in the use of resources.

• Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision making.

• Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trócaire’s’ mission.

• Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.

(E) Qualification

• University degree (preferably Masters) in human rights, law, inter-national relations, political science, social sciences or related field.

(E) Experience

• Strong background in Human Rights, Land/Resource Rights and Access to Justice programming.

• Minimum five to six years’ experience of working in a similar programme development context for an international/national organisation with focus on Myanmar

• Experience working on issued relating to sexual and gender-based violence is desirable.

• Proven track record in programme cycle management and in carrying out effective advocacy with partners and in networks.

• Experience in donor report writing.

• Experience of working (in-person and remote) in partnership with local civil society organisations, particularly Myanmar-focused.

• Knowledge of gender equality and women’s empowerment concepts.

• Strong linkages with and amongst Myanmar and Thailand civil society, Myanmar diaspora in Thailand, women’s rights organizations, advocates, and survivor-centred groups/networks across and outside of Myanmar is desirable

• Experience working in/on conflict settings, or other challenging environment.

• Fluency in Myanmar, English and Thai languages and/or other local languages in Myanmar is highly desirable.

• Legal right to work in Thailand is required.

(E) Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the project cycle and M&E

• Ability to facilitate training and conduct project monitoring.

• Strong organisational skills, time management and close attention to detail.

• Strong financial literacy

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Good understanding of current developments and issues in Myanmar

(E) Qualities

• Ability to work on one’s own initiative and operate as part of a team

• Be flexible to changing requirements

• Attention to detail

• Solution oriented

• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

• A high level of reliability, objectivity and honesty

• Commitment to equal partnerships and collaboration

(E) Other

• There will be considerable travel required in country and/or Myanmar.