Myanmar: WASH Coordinator

Oct 7, 2019 | Oxfam
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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. It is a confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam International.

The Role

Oxfam in Myanmar is looking for WASH Coordinator (Community Mobilisation Lead).

Skills and Competencies: 

  • A graduate qualification or equivalent in one of the following, or a related discipline: social sciences, environmental, public or preventative health, anthropology, or community development.
  • Experience of working with communities in emergency WASH programmes
  • Technical WASH Knowledge
  • Proven ability and at least 5 years’ experience in project co-ordination / management in either a humanitarian or development programme
  • A good understanding of the theory and practice of community engagement and hygiene based behaviour change.
  • Experience of working in a participative way with communities; strong counterpart/ capacity building skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in English clearly both verbally and in writing and with all levels of staff
  • Proven initiative, flexibility and ability to prioritise in a demanding environment and to tight deadlines
  • Strong assessment, analytical and planning skills.
  • Working knowledge of Do No Harm approaches and at least basic knowledge of conflict sensitive approaches
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a variety of cultural contexts and communicate with a diverse range of people.
  • Sound understanding of the importance of gender and participation in programme implementation; sensitive to the needs of displaced and disadvantaged populations.
  • Strong report writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely to a broad range of audiences

Desirable

  • Experience working in politically sensitive, conflict affected locations
  • Ability to work effectively independently with minimal support

How to apply

Please state applied position in email subject line and send CV and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department through myanmarhr@oxfam.org.uk  (OR)

Oxfam office, No. 34, Corner of Aung Taw Mu Street and Golden Hill Avenue Street, Golden Valley Ward 2, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Phone: +95 (0)1 539986, 539987, 539958, 539189 and 504918

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. 

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.