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Relief International Myanmar is delivering a suite of humanitarian and health systems strengthening programs across our operational areas, the largest being in Rakhine and Shan States to respond to the humanitarian crisis and to sow the seeds of early recovery.  Projects include working in IDP camps and host communities in WASH, Health, and Protection (Child Protection, GBV, and MHPSS); as well as NFI distributions to newly displaced IDPs, early livelihoods recovery and emergency preparedness planning with conflict-affected communities.

The Health Program Manager will provide technical and management oversight for the implementation of all Rakhine health programming across the field offices, acting as the central point for coordination, planning, delivery and monitoring. This role requires excellent liaison and coordination with sectoral Program managers (WASH, Protection, Early Recovery, and Emergency Preparedness) field, regional, HQ technical staff and partners. The Health Program Manager will represent, share information and advocate for Relief International at donor and inter-agency meetings in Rakhine and also at national level, when required.

Experienced Senior National staff are highly encouraged to apply.

We are currently recruiting a Global Security Advisor to join our Global Program team.

This is role is open to candidates globally.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

We are proud to be a global recruiter, hiring people from around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages for all staff, that are applied fairly and transparently. This means we are unable to advertise the salary as it is dependent on the local job market of the staff member, we will inform shortlisted candidates of the salary range as part of the selection process.

Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.

This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.

About Relief International.

Relief International (RI) works in 15 countries globally to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty.

About the Opportunity.

We’re looking for a team-builder and creative thinker to lead the globally-dispersed team of Security Managers keeping Relief International staff and partner communities safe in some of the most fragile settings on earth.

In this role, you will work closely with our country Security Managers, service providers and partner institutions who ensure the safety of our personnel, facilities, systems and equipment worldwide and in doing so, focus on developing capacities in all RI’s locations for analyzing, anticipating, preventing, countering, and as necessary responding to safety and security threats globally.

Harnessing cutting-edge modern technologies, critical partnerships, and best practice, you’ll collaboratively build systems and capacities, and develop and implement effective risk management processes and procedures that enable increased humanitarian and programmatic access in the most difficult parts of the world.

Some of what you will do

• Ensure Relief International’s corporate responsibility for staff duty of care while travelling and working is effectively managed

• Provide visionary and empowering leadership to Country Security Managers, Regional Security Officer and partner with RI Humanitarian Response Team, sharing experiences, knowledge and collaborating and coaching to increase cohesion and capacity
• Collaboratively design, draft and disseminate overarching safety and security policies and crisis management plans and attendant structures, in compliance with RI’s strategy and in line with humanitarian principles, humanitarian needs, Duty of Care and Gender Equality principles
• Assess, analyse, and synthesize a large volume of information and intelligence gathered by RI Teams and critical partners and swiftly provide strategic direction on mitigating threats and basic forecasting with country leadership
• Prepare security reports for the RI Board of Directors on a quarterly basis, by collecting, analysing, and presenting information on all security incidents directly affecting RI and its staff
• Be willing and able to travel extensively, often at short notice, to help RI staff navigate complex and dangerous situations. Be available to support field teams with the management of critical incidents while working in consult with regional and country leadership to clearly articulate agency risk and strategy to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.

About You.

You will bring the following experience and skills:

• Significant risk and security management experience in a large and multi-sectoral international NGO or organization
• Demonstrable experience managing risk and safety and security in field operations, across the full spectrum of programming from humanitarian assistance to development, with an understanding also of institutional needs supportive of the global mission

• Proven experience in budget development and advocate at the country level for coverage of basic security corps
• Knowledge of UN, ECHO, MOSS and other standard INGO security frameworks, and a broad network across security, humanitarian and development related sub-sectors
• A history of living and working in a fragile or conflict affected country, partnering with local stakeholders, such as international NGOS and local authorities, carrying out rapid security assessments, and after-action reviews following a humanitarian emergency
• Ability to deliver cross functional projects on time and on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to influence others, to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy

• A great track record of excellence as a leader, with a proven history of building, guiding, and supporting teams
• A commitment to actively supporting a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How to apply.

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
• The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date: 30 September 2023

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.

We are currently recruiting a Global Procurement Manager to join our Supply Chain & Operations team.

Due to an overwhelming response in applications, we are no longer accepting new applications for this position, as of September 12, 2023.

The Deputy Country Director-Programs (DCD), under the direct supervision of the Country Director, will be the senior leader in country for ensuring program quality and improvement in South Sudan’s diverse and growing portfolio in health, nutrition, livelihoods and WASH. The Deputy Country Director (DCD) – Programs will oversee all strategic program operations and coordination of Relief International in South Sudan’s Country program. He/she will collaborate with the South Sudan Country Director in strategic planning, new business/program development and systematic program implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects. He/she will also lead managing the technical program managers and sector leads, grants management and reporting, communications and quality program management. The DCD programs will also act as the vital link between South Sudan program and the technical input from Regional and Global technical functions. The DCD will also strengthen RI’s networking capacity, engage in strategic partnership with INGOs and will ensure strong partnerships with local organizations. Moreso, the position will be delegated to act as CD as and when it is required. The position will be based in Juba and will require some trips to field locations.

The Grants and Compliance Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating proposal development, donor reporting working with technical program managers and field staff.  Additionally, working closely with the DCD – Programs, s/he will be responsible for programmatic and financial oversight of project work plans and budgets, nurturing synergies and cross-learning within the program and support functions by providing guidance on grants management and ensuring timely narrative and financial reporting in that is compliant with donor standards. S/he will be the custodian of all donor agreements ensuring the teams are well acquainted with the compliance issues for each donor.

The Human Resources Manager (HRM) will lead, develop and strengthen all HR functions in order to provide efficient and effective HR leadership and support to the RI South Sudan programme – with special focus on effective recruitment, staff development and training, remuneration, performance management, HR Policy and overall compliance, employee relations and staff care. He/She supports the efforts of the Country Director to recruit, manage, motivate, and develop  agile and robust workforce to deliver country strategy. The HRM is an effective advisor and educator on HR matters, including issues of HR policy local and labor law. He/she helps to create an enabling and nurturing work environment that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,  and employee engagement. S/he will also be tasked to develop the capacity of national HR staff through coaching and mentorship.

The Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) reports to the Regional Program Director (RPD), with technical reporting to the Head of Program Development based in Washington DC, and technical supervision of Program Development focal points in Country Offices of the Middle East region (Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Türkiye, Yemen).

The RPDM will take on a leadership role as a thought leader, working with the regional team to set strategy for the region, as well as supporting and guiding the country offices with developing and accessing funding for new programs. The role will also focus on improving the consistency and quality of proposal development processes at country level.

Relief International seeks a Regional Programme Development Officer (Africa and Asia) to support its programme development efforts across two regions – Africa and Asia. This position will be responsible for providing a wide range of support to the Regional Programmes Team including coordination across a number of country offices across Africa and Asia, opportunity tracking and pipeline management, proposal proofreading, various databases’ management, desk research, programme development logistics, and other tasks.

The position will report to the Regional Programme Development Manager (Africa and Asia), and work closely with the Regional Programmes Unit, Regional Finance Unit, Awards Management unit, and the Africa and Asia country offices.