Job Title: Programme Manager- Health

Salary Band: C
Length of Contract: 1 Year (Fixed Term)
Based: Yangon, Myanmar
Closing date: 5 PM, 6th December 2021

About us

Christian Aid is a UK-based international development organization that insists the world can and must be
swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty and inequality. We have an
integrated approach to poverty eradication, working worldwide on humanitarian relief, long-term development,
advocacy and campaigns to expose the scandal of poverty by challenging and changing systems and
institutions that favor the rich and powerful over the poor and marginalized. Christian Aid works in some of the
world’s poorest communities, supporting projects on the basis of need, not religion, ethnicity, gender or
nationality.

Christian Aid in Myanmar

Christian Aid has worked in Myanmar for more than 30 years in partnership with civil society and faith-based
organizations and supports the building of thriving and resilient communities.

The key pillars of our work in Myanmar are: • power to change institutions • tackling violence and building
peace • equality for all. This approach addresses the connected problems of disempowered and conflict
affected communities, and promotes their participation in the ongoing political and peace processes in
Myanmar.

Christian Aid Myanmar has expertise in strengthening civil society, peacebuilding, community health, resilient
livelihoods, and emergency preparedness and response. Conflict and gender sensitivity cuts across
our programme. We work with local partners to meet the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable
communities and advocate for the rights and aspirations of all. We provide grants, technical and strategic
support, mentoring and accompaniment to local partners based on their needs.

About the role

lead CA Myanmar Health portfolio, responsible for strategic guidance and support on partnerships focused
on health work, line manage team members, leverage funding opportunities and work in close coordination
with country team. The role will contribute to the development of Christian Aid strategy and niche under health
workstream in the country. It will also contribute to the representation and brand of Christian Aid and to engage
with and promote communications and fundraising, including institutional donors. The post will provide the
operational management of Christian Aid Health projects (including institutional funded projects) across
the country ensuring high quality projects and deliver direct benefits to poor and marginalized communities. It
is expected that the position will engage with other actors and stakeholders including donors, government and
clusters at state, regional and National level. The role will include technical specialization on Health (Sexual
and Reproductive health, Primary Health Care, Immunization, Public health and Personal hygiene, Health in
emergencies), ensuring inclusive approaches to project design and implementation, train and support partners.
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About you

Programme Manager- Health is expected to be part of the country management team and will demonstrate
leadership role in ensuring effective programme delivery, compliance, and value for money. The position will
spend substantial time in project locations and ensure regular monitoring and scale up of humanitarian work
of CA. The position is also expected to bring creative ideas and innovation and invest in team building. As the
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senior representative of Christian Aid in Myanmar, this role would lead and manage Christian Aid’s Health work
and team in close coordination with the Country Director. The position will also work in coordination with Health
Advisors based in Christian Aid UK and Ireland. The role operates within an organizational culture
characterized by ambitious goals, strategic thinking, innovation, interdependence, and mutual accountability.
The role will be based in Yangon and will be part of Asia Middle East team within the international department
of Christian Aid UK.

Key outcomes

• Effective and quality delivery of health projects (including SDC funded project) and ensure that
investments on health are strategic, meaningful, and able to influence and leverage from the emerging
opportunities.
• Provide steer and support to projects and partners, that can deliver envisaged outcomes and demonstrate
impact.
• Institutional funded projects deliver the expected results and adhere to all required compliances.
• High accountability standards and mechanisms are put in place in the implementation of all health
projects and capacity of country team and partners are enhanced.
• Line manages and guide team members in meeting their performance objectives.
• Strong relationship developed and sustained with donors, engagement with civil society platforms,
Health agencies /INGOs and UN clusters.
• Strong understanding of consortium relationship at country level, including formal and informal
information sharing and communication between member organizations and partners.
• New funding concepts and proposals are developed to scale up CA work on health in Myanmar.
• CA’s profile enhanced as strategic player in the sector of Health and cross cutting issues on Gender.
• Budget planning and remote/physical monitoring in place across all areas of responsibility
ensuring the most effective use of various restricted sources of income to offset any available
unrestricted funding.
• Contribute actively to Theory of change and Country programme strategy/ Business Plans for
Health programme objective and engage proactively with other workstreams- Humanitarian and
Peacebuilding.
• Visibility and successes of CAM on health projects is established and maintained internally for
better funding access and relevant support

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based. We value
diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of
the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

How to Apply

To apply for this post and download detailed role profile logon to: Christian Aid jobs or
https://jobs.christianaid.org.uk/vacancy/programme-manager--health-3462-hlaing-township/3480/description/
and complete the online application process by completing the application form.
For queries related to the role and online applications please contact us on: Myanmar-Info@christian-aid.org.
Applications will only be accepted online. Please note cv/resumes will not be considered for
shortlisting.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by 10th December 2021 please
assume your application was unsuccessful.

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 Programme Manager- Health
Location Myanmar Department International

Reports to Head of Programme Salary Band C-low

Matrix manager (if NA Competency level 3

applicable)

Role definition
Role purpose

Improving Access to Health and basic services is one of the key focus of Christian Aid Myanmar. This post will
lead CA Myanmar Health portfolio, responsible for strategic guidance and support on partnerships focused on
health work, line manage team members, leverage funding opportunities and work in close coordination with
country team. The role will contribute to the development of Christian Aid strategy and niche under health
workstream in the country. It will also contribute to the representation and brand of Christian Aid and to engage
with and promote communications and fundraising, including institutional donors. The post will provide the
operational management of Christian Aid Health projects (including institutional funded projects) across the
country ensuring high quality projects and deliver direct benefits to poor and marginalized communities. It is
expected that the position will engage with other actors and stakeholders including donors, government and
clusters at state, regional and National level.

The role will include technical specialization on Health (Sexual and Reproductive health, Primary Health Care,
Immunization, Public health and Personal hygiene, Health in emergencies), ensuring inclusive approaches to
project design and implementation, train and support partners.

Only Myanmar nationals are eligible to apply for this position.

Key outcomes

• Effective and quality delivery of health projects (including SDC funded project) and ensure that investments
on health are strategic, meaningful, and able to influence and leverage from the emerging opportunities.
• Provide steer and support to projects and partners, that can deliver envisaged outcomes and demonstrate
impact.
• Institutional funded projects deliver the expected results and adhere to all required compliances.
• High accountability standards and mechanisms are put in place in the implementation of all health
projects and capacity of country team and partners are enhanced.
• Line manages and guide team members in meeting their performance objectives.
• Strong relationship developed and sustained with donors, engagement with civil society platforms, Health
agencies /INGOs and UN clusters.
• Strong understanding of consortium relationship at country level, including formal and informal
information sharing and communication between member organizations and partners.
• New funding concepts and proposals are developed to scale up CA work on health in Myanmar.
• CA’s profile enhanced as strategic player in the sector of Health and cross cutting issues on Gender.
• Budget planning and remote/physical monitoring in place across all areas of responsibility ensuring
the most effective use of various restricted sources of income to offset any available unrestricted
funding.
• Contribute actively to Theory of change and Country programme strategy/ Business Plans for
Health programme objective and engage proactively with other workstreams- Humanitarian and
Peacebuilding.

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 • Visibility and successes of CAM on health projects is established and maintained internally for
better funding access and relevant support

Role agility

Expected travel per annum Over 75 days On call/unsocial hours Yes, in

event of Christian Aid response to humanitarian emergency.
In order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile
framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness
and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm.
To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the
performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and
its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to
change the focus of their role from time to time.

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Role context
Programme Manager- Health is expected to be part of the country management team and will
demonstrate leadership role in ensuring effective programme delivery, compliance, and value for
money. The position will spend substantial time in project locations and ensure regular monitoring
and scale up of humanitarian work of CA. The position is also expected to bring creative ideas and
innovation and invest in team building. As the senior representative of Christian Aid in Myanmar, this
role would lead and manage Christian Aid’s Health work and team in close coordination with the
Country Director. The position will also work in coordination with Health Advisors based in Christian
Aid UK and Ireland. The role operates within an organizational culture characterized by ambitious
goals, strategic thinking, innovation, interdependence, and mutual accountability. The role will be
based in Yangon and will be part of Asia Middle East team within the international department of
Christian Aid UK.

Role requirements

Relationships
External: The post holder will represent Christian Aid at INGO/NGO coordination forums or donor
meetings in relation to programme focus with or on behalf of the Country Director. Co-ordinates with
partners responsible for the programme delivery and outcomes. Engages and Liaises with all donors,
partners, PHASE-M consortium members, INGOs, OCHA, UN clusters, Private Sector, ACT Forum and
government departments at Union, State and Township level.
Internal: S/He will work closely with Myanmar country programme team and other colleagues
CAUK/Ireland, Health Advisors, Programme Development & Funding, Finance Unit to ensure quality
programming and finance management of the project is consistent with the contract and donor
requirements. S/He will work closely with Country Director and Head of Programme in achieving country
programme deliverables.
Coordinate with Community of Practice Health governance and will support the country program in gender
sensitive programming.
Decision making
• Responsible for management of Health programme/projects and budgets ensuring
strategy and objectives are met through quality programmes and partnerships and a
sustainable funding base.
• Provides support to partners and consortium members based on agreed frameworks.
• Consolidate health projects and ensure alignment to the workstream objectives
• Resource mobilization, responding to donor calls and leading on programme design and
development for both restricted and unrestricted funding
• Responsible for operational budget of all emergency response programmes
• Coordinate with relevant focal contact of internal and external funding for implementation and
reporting requirements
• Management responsibility for staff within a framework of delegation and empowered working
culture
• Makes recommendations to programmes and partners, related to Christian Aid, as required
• Appraise, monitor and review programmes in line with CA and external requirements
• Represent Christian Aid and the project externally and internally and to communicate the work
in and on the region internally and externally
• Provide oversight on field operations in states and regions through field-based staff/teams.
• Provides technical and operational support to staff, partners/ consortium members based on
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 agreed frameworks
• Develop new initiatives and recommend actions to be taken to further programme goals
• Manage partnerships and make decisions on engagements and collaborations based on
assessments, dialogues, and consultations
Analytical skills
• Effectively analyzes multi-layered context, conflict, and emergency assessments, analyze
strengths and weaknesses of various partners, synthesize budget figures, and see how that fits
with programme priorities. S/ he needs to exhibit ability to collect data from appropriate source
and analyses it to create meaningful report to be shared both internally and externally.
• Analyze programmatic or operational needs and work closely with relevant advisors. Focal
persons or staff in defining actions to address concerns
• Lead the development of donor reports for projects following regular coaching and training to staff
on data collection, analysis, reporting and M &E
• Initiate the creation of relevant updates and progress reports on health achievements for internal
and external use
• Required to bring a strong strategic focus to programme development and management
• Ability to apply logical thinking and common sense to gathering and analyzing information,
designing, and testing solutions to problems.
• Working in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner. Integrate and interpret broad and
complex information.
• Recommendations and decision on highly complex work that relates both to own area of work
and activities with cross-functional implications. Risk assessment and innovations are important
parts of developing solutions.

Developing self and others

Number of Direct reports Overall people management responsibility
Up to 3 Up to 3

Programme Manager -Health is expected to work independently with limited supervision on project
design, delivery, resource generation, providing leadership and influencing strategies and ensuring
upholding of humanitarian standards and principles by Christian Aid staff and partners. S/he is expected
to work closely with all team members, adapting to changing priorities, also contributing to an
organizational culture of collaboration, accountability, clear communication, and compliance. May need
to take extra pressure, at times, to respond to emergency situations. S/he will identify needs on training
and capacity building and provide necessary training, mentoring or support to his/her team members to
ensure a strong team.
Role related checks
Child protection clearance Standard Counter terrorism screening Not required

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 Person specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise
Essential
• Minimum 6 years of experience on leading/ managing health programming and projects in complex
settings at national and regional level, preferably with an INGO.
• Bachelor/ Master’s Degree or equivalent in health or relevant technical discipline, social
sciences, development studies, which is accepted at international or regional level.
• Knowledge and experience of SHRH, Women’s health, Public Health and hygiene,
Immunization, and COVID response in Myanmar.
• Relevant experience of working on protracted conflict and protection.
• Knowledge of global development issues, including policy and advocacy topics and familiarity with
health problems relevant to country or region.
• Knowledge of the political, social and economic context of the region and the development
issues and challenges it faces.
• Strong training, facilitation, and consensus- building skills
• Proven record of Conflict sensitive programming.
• Experience of managing team, strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Good understanding of the international donor environment, strong networking skills and proven
experience on fund raising
• Strong training, facilitation, and consensus- building skills
• Knowledge of Sphere and Red Cross Code of Conduct and CHS
• Experience of programme designing, proposal development, relationship building, working in
team setting, and distance management of project team.
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Good written and spoken English.

Digital/IT competencies

required Word, Excel, Intermediate Web content design & Basic

development
PowerPoint
Intermediate Social Media Intermediate

Internet based
collaboration tools and Intermediate
video calling

Data Visualization
Date created/ modified 29/10/2021

Further details of specific tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager as part of the performance
agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of
responsibility.
This role profile is not prescriptive; it merely outlines the key behaviours the role-holder requires to be
successful in the role; the key behaviours and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made
in consultation with the role-holder.
You will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, policies and procedures within Christian Aid which may
be updated from time to time.
You must be in sympathy with the aims, beliefs and values of Christian Aid as it seeks to work on relief,
development and advocacy for poverty eradication.