Vacancy Announcement

Deadline For Application Until Candidate Identified

Position Title Logistics Officer

Location Colors Rainbow Office , Yangon, Myanmar

Reports to Admin & HR Coordinator

Colors Rainbow seeks one committed and enthusiastic individual to join our team in Yangon as Logistics
Officer. This position is full time and starts as soon as possible.

Organization Background

Colors Rainbow (CRB) began as a specific LGBT project of the NGO Equality Myanmar (EQMM)[1] in
2007, and has since grown into Myanmar’s leading LGBT rights organisation. Colors Rainbow transitioned
inside Myanmar in 2013 and started enhancing a common understanding and acceptance of dignity and
human rights in order to terminate discriminatory ideas against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) individuals. CR addresses LGBT rights from a multifaceted program perspective which consists of
trainings, discussions, networking meetings, community events, lobbying, advocacy and research projects,
and the production of multimedia resources. CRB produces a Myanmar-language website, mobile apps, and
magazine covering LGBT rights issues in Myanmar and abroad.
CRB co-founded the Myanmar LGBT Rights Network on 26 November 2012 and continues to serve as the
secretariat organization. CRB provides technical assistance to the Myanmar LGBT Rights Network and
works closely with the advisory board, central board and working committees for network development.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Logistics Officer will have responsibility to assist Logistics Officer for supporting the implementation of
the Colors Rainbow. The Logistics Officer will have the following responsibilities;

 Make certain that all logistics operations systems and processes are highly reliable, finely tuned and
well delivered with an aim toward pro-action rather than reaction;
 Make advice to the Admin & HR Coordinator in developing and updating supply chain policies and
procedures and necessary log forms (requisitions, stock forms, etc.,)
 Ensure the procurement practices are complaint with CRB policies and donor regulations ;
 Provide logistical assistance for meetings, publications, conferences, seminars, workshops, trainings,
events or campaigns organized by Colors Rainbow;
 Manage the ongoing logistical expenses of Colors Rainbow office i.e. food & refreshment, travel
reimbursement, hotel packages, honorariums payment, printing publications & IEC materials, etc.;
 Maintain up-to-date logistic packages quotation i.e. hotel, training center/hall, printing house, travel
agents, etc.;

Room. A1 to A5, No.388/398, 3rd Floor, Sin Min Tower,

Corner of Sin Min Street and Kyee Myindaing Kanner Road, Ahlone Township, Yangon.
Email: colorsrainbow.crb@gmail.com | Office phone no: 09 400447181
  Arrange the local, regional, and international travel of staff members, other related to organizational
funding agencies, resources person or beneficiaries i.e. flight, train, bus ticket, visa/work permit,
invitation letter, grand transport, etc.;
 Provide logistical assistance for printing CR’s publications, IEC materials, multimedia productions,
reports and proper distribution.
 Coordinate field procurement activities and passing them to relevant office or place in time;
 Work in close collaboration with other members of CRB team; sharing information on providing
overviews of logistics requirements for the development of project proposals and subsequent
projects;
 Continue to develop improvements in the logistics system, as necessary;
 Ensure safely storage and supervise all received goods are the same quality and quantity as the order
and timely deliver them to the requesters;
 Ensure monthly procurement tracker, dispatch and balance reports of stock to related programs
supervisor and Admin & HR Coordinator.
 Report monthly in time to the operation coordinator to measure how much you work done;
 Report to the operation coordinator to address any issues arising on logistical operations
management; and
 Undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Skills

 Myanmar national.
 A University Graduate or equivalent in supply chain management field or related area.
 At least 5 years of experience in procurement and logistics/or its related fields is required.
 Good communication skills in English and Myanmar.
 Knowledge of MS Excel, as well as understanding of word-processing, and power point.
 Ability to establish priorities in a time sensitive environment and meet deadlines with strong
attention to consistency, detail, and quality.
 Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
 Flexible, able to work under pressure, good team building & excellent interpersonal skills.
 Respect for diversity and sensitivity to other cultures.
 Willingness to commit to full-time work for at least one year.
 Strongly committed to human rights, social justice, and peace.
***LGBTs and women are strongly recommended to apply.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive local salary commensurate with experience; basic healthcare coverage; and related
travel costs for field trips. Opportunities to engage with local, regional and international human
rights advocacy networks. External capacity building opportunities will also be engaged depends.

Room. A1 to A5, No.388/398, 3rd Floor, Sin Min Tower,

Corner of Sin Min Street and Kyee Myindaing Kanner Road, Ahlone Township, Yangon.
Email: colorsrainbow.crb@gmail.com | Office phone no: 09 400447181
 How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position please submit the following to thaethiriswe.crb@gmail.com
Valid until in 2018.

 Cover Letter
 Resume/CV
 Just names and contact information for two references

For more information about Colors Rainbow and our work, please visit
https://www.facebook.com/ColorsRainbowYangon/, www.colorsrainbow.com and www.colorsrainbow.org .

Colors Rainbow is committed to equality in opportunity for all people. We have a policy of non-
discrimination, offering equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of
their demonstrated ability and competence without regard to such matters as race, sex, gender, religion,
national and/or ethnic origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political belief, or other
status.

Only shortlist candidates will be contacted.

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[1] Equality Myanmar (EQMM) is a nongovernmental organization which facilitates a broad range of human rights education and advocacy
programs. Equality Myanmar (formerly known as Human Rights Education Institution of Burma - HREIB) was founded in 2000 with the goal of
empowering the people of Burma through human rights education to engage in social transformation and promote a culture of human rights.

Room. A1 to A5, No.388/398, 3rd Floor, Sin Min Tower,

Corner of Sin Min Street and Kyee Myindaing Kanner Road, Ahlone Township, Yangon.
Email: colorsrainbow.crb@gmail.com | Office phone no: 09 400447181