Context
IECD, European Institute of Cooperation and Development, is a French development organization operating in the field of international solidarity since 1988.
In partnership with local organizations in 14 countries, IECD implements programs for vocational training and professional integration, access to education, support to small enterprises and health care.
More info on www.iecd.org
In Yangon, IECD launched a training center and social enterprise in the field of Bakery & Pastry. Since July 2018, 22 students followed an intensive practical and theoretical training (bakery, pastry, life skills, IT, English etc.) that prepared them for a successful integration in the job market.
Within “The French Bakery” social enterprise, the products baked by the students were sold and contributed to cover part of the cost of the training.
As a way to adapt to the evolving context, IECD is now working on new ways to better support the vulnerable beneficiaries towards a successful social and professional integration in the Hospitality sector.
A pilot phase will focus on technical assistance to a partner, in the field of French Bakery, Life Skills and Guidance & Employment.
Mission
Together with the local partner and with its team, the project manager will lead the implementation of the pilot phase of the project and will prepare for a successful long-term implementation.
A successful pilot phase and a positive evolution of the local context could lead to several development opportunities for the hospitality project and potentially for other projects (develop new IECD activities in Myanmar). Therefore, based on the candidate’s competencies and motivation, the position can evolve, and the missions below are scalable.
The main missions planned for the 6-months pilot phase, will mainly include:
- A) Technical assistance to a partner for Vocational Training activities: Bakery, Life skills, Guidance & Employment
IECD is working on new ways to continue the support to vulnerable beneficiaries. A potential partner in the field of hospitality training has been identified and the next steps are being discussed. During this pilot phase, IECD would focus on technical assistance to the partner in the field of Bakery, Life skills and Guidance & Employment activities.
The projects manager will be fully involved all along this partnership, from the development and proper implementation of the pilot phase to its evaluation and plan for a next phase.
- Activities coordination
- By coordinating the activities of the Bakery Instructor and the Pedagogical Coordinator, ensure the proper implementation of the training activities (Bakery, Life Skills) and a high-quality individual follow-up of the students on both personal and academic sides.
- Provide the Bakery Instructor and the Pedagogical Coordinator with guidance and support. When needed, involve other IECD internal expertise: Bakery expert based in Vietnam, Life Skills or pedagogical expertise etc.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism for all the activities implemented by IECD within the scope of the partnership.
- Partnership coordination and steering
- Ensure a high-quality relationship with the local partner: co-creation and partnership development.
- Follow-up and evaluate the activities and their impact on a regular basis.
- Implement the corrective actions needed and ensure continuous improvement.
- Potential developments, after a successful Pilot Phase
A successful pilot phase and a positive evolution of the local context could lead to several development opportunities for the partnership. The Projects manager would be in charge of identifying the opportunities, assessing their feasibility and building the related action plan.
- B) IECD project management
The project manager will be in charge of the IECD internal and external project management activities, namely:
- Admin, finance and budget monitoring
- Ensure the implementation of the admin and finance internal and external procedures.
- Respect the various legal obligations.
- Ensure the project’s financial follow-up: control of all project’s expenses, follow-up tools, budget and regular updates.
- External and internal reporting and follow-up
- Ensure all the internal or external evaluation and reporting activities (technical and financial)
Your background
Education: University degree or equivalent
Experience and technical competencies:
– At least 5 years of professional experience
– Experience in project management
Skills:
– Open-mind, patience, listening and communication skills
– Excellent interpersonal skills for communication, representation, networking.
– Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to adapt to the context
– Leadership, entrepreneurship, result-oriented, dynamic, challenge-driven
– Strong interest for the development sector
– Great organizational skills, proactivity and ability to work under pressure
– Important working capacity. This position requires a strong commitment and dedication: pragmatism, determination, adaptability.
– Strong moral qualities: integrity, humility, respect
– In-line with IECDs values: a focus on the person, a spirit of service, a professional commitment
Competencies:
– Project management, activities and indicators follow-up
– Budget follow-up
– Analysis and synthesis capacities
– Writing skills
– IT: proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
– Myanmar language would be a strong asset
Conditions
Location: Yangon, Myanmar
The candidate must be already located in Myanmar and plan to stay for the next 6 months.
Valid visa for the next 6 months is required.
Contract: 6 months renewable, part-time or full-time
Expected start of contract: mid-June 2021.
Please send you application before May 31st to: [email protected]
Feel free to contact me for any question or for a first discussion about the position:
Mihaela Chirca: +95.9.752.975.382
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Please send you application before May 31st to: [email protected]
Feel free to contact me for any question or for a first discussion about the position:
Mihaela Chirca: +95.9.752.975.382