Overview

The Country Director will provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the country operation in Myanmar. The role holder will be responsible for country strategy development and execution, national representation and coordination, and country-level advocacy.

Tasks Summary

• Country strategy development and execution.
• National representation and coordination.
• Country-level advocacy.
• Resource allocation and mobilisation.
• Ensure structures and systems facilitate efficient support to operations.
• Cost efficiency and quality, including implementation of control mechanisms.
• Staff learning, training, and development.
• Safety and security of staff.
• Policies, guidance, and procedures compliance and adherence.

Experience Requirements

• Senior Management / Country Director experience.
• Humanitarian/recovery/emergency response context experience.
• Advocacy exposure.
• Emergency setting understanding.
• Strong representation skills.
• Complex and volatile context exposure.

Qualification Requirements

Other Details

Languages Required: • English fluency, both written and verbal.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 24-month contract duration

Work Modality: The successful candidate will be expected to work from NRC’s Bangkok, Thailand Office remotely for extended periods of time.

Remuneration: Grade 12 in NRC’s Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.