Vacancy Announcement

Position: Information & Communication Assistant

Location: Yangon

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Salary: 400,000 – 500,000 MMK (based on experience)

Organizational Context
The Local Resource Centre (LRC) is an officially registered LNGO which is providing capacity
development to civil society organizations (CSOs) in Myanmar. Major activities of the LRC
include 1) providing relevant and up-to-date information to CSOs to improve the socio-economic
development of members 2) creating space and opportunity for Civil Society Organizations to
dialogue with respective stakeholders 3) providing technical assistance to promote accountability
and good governance among CSOs, and 4) conducting participatory research to address issues and
areas pertinent to civil society development.
The Local Resource Centre (LRC) is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill a vacancy
in its office located in Yangon. The Information & Communication Assistant will be under the
direct supervision of the respective supervisor and overall guidance of the Programme Director in
Yangon. The contract duration is foreseen for 1 year, renewable annually based on personal and
program/ project performance reviews.

Key Responsibilities of Information & Communication Assistant

• Assist in data feeding to LRC website. (To ensure all information uploaded on website and
social media are relevant, in-time and follow LRC communication policy and code of
conduct).
• Assist in collecting relevant information for LRC Newsletter, press releases, news of project
activities and events for organization.
• Assist to track, maintain and update organizational/network information from all LRC's
programme areas in the LRC database.
• Assist in manning the information help desk services.
• Participate in relevant Workshop, Forum and meetings and other relevant coordination fora
and report back to Programme Director and Management for necessary further action.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating meetings between Civil Society Organization(s) and
other stakeholders
• Performs any other relevant duties assigned by supervisor, communication team and the
Executive Director.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
2nd Floor, Building (99), Room (2A+B), Lamai Condo, Myay Nu Street, Sanchaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar Page
1 Tel: +95-9 253397749, 253397750
Email: lrcyangon@lrcmyanmar.org www.lrcmyanmar.org

I. Education
 Graduate in any field or having related job experiences in undertaking tasks above.

II. Work Experience and Skills

• Minimum two years’ experience working in a similar position, preferably with a local
NGOs or international Organization NGOs
• Literacy in Office applications and Internet
• Good communication and advocacy skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in team environment
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and positive
• Knowledge of Local Organizations and their needs
• Information management skills
• Flexibility in approach to work and responsibilities

III. Language(s)
• Fluent Myanmar and English (written, typing and spoken)
• Knowledge of a local ethnic language highly desirable

IV. Terms and Conditions:

• This is a full-time position in LRC Office in Yangon.
• There is a three-month probation period (unless waivered or reduced).
• Employment conditions and entitlements are established according to LRC policies and
procedures.

V. Application information and requirements:

• This position is advertised on 3rd December 2020.
• Deadline for applications is 16th December 2020.
• Interested and qualified candidates for the position should be sent to address below with the
following documents: 1) an LRC Application Form, 2) Cover letter, 3) Curriculum Vitae,
and 4) one current passport-size photo with 3 referees (email/ contact telephone number)
will be required at time of interview to LRC at the following address:

HR Officer: (hr@lrcmyanmar.org) LRC main number: 09 253 397 749~53 Local Resource
Centre Room 2 A+B, 2nd floor, Lamai Condo, Myay Nu Street, Sanchaung, Yangon

• Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be considered. Please do not email
applications larger than 2MB.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Interviews will be conducted in early to end - December 2020.
2nd Floor, Building (99), Room (2A+B), Lamai Condo, Myay Nu Street, Sanchaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar Page
2 Tel: +95-9 253397749, 253397750
Email: lrcyangon@lrcmyanmar.org www.lrcmyanmar.org
 APPLICATION FORM FOR POSITION VACANCY
(Please complete the following details as fully as possible)

Position Name: Information and Communication Assistant

Date:12/10/2020

Name: Khant Lin Oo

Contact details: No.(245),4th Floor, Ngu Wah Street, Ahlone Township, Yangon.

Home Phone Number: 01211273 Mobile Number: 09250069911

Gender: Male Date of Birth: (27) (07) (1992)

Languages: English
Education:
E-Major (2nd Year)

Key Skills: Editing & Fact-checking, Website Management, Subbing, Translation &
Interpretation, Communication, Journalistic Writing, Industry-specific technical knowledge
& terminology, Photo and video editing

Referees: thantzinmoe9998@gmail.com (+81 090 2442 9998)

Thiri Min Htun, thiriminhtun@frontiermyanmar.net

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Signature of Applicant

Vacancy Application Form for LRC/ 2016