As a Project Officer you will report to the Chief Economist, whilst working under the supervision of the Country Representative.
Your responsibilities will include the following:
Project Implementation:
• Undertaking desk-based and in-field research for projects;
• Undertake project survey and consulting work;
• Managing the financial (creating and updating Project Expenditure Plans) and administrative (receipts, forms, etc.)
• Ensuring quality of project implementation, making trips to the field when necessary;
• Communicating with clients when asked to ensure that projects are implemented efficiently;
• Managing conflict and risk relating to projects in collaboration with the Country Representative and Chief Economist; and
• Edit reports from external consultants;
• Managing contracts and payment matters with consultants;
• Capability in project management;
• Ability to work with government,
Business Development:
• Developing and writing methodologies for proposals with guidance from the Country Representative and other managers;
• Communicating with external consultants in English and Burmese via the telephone and email to ensure their participation and to gather all inputs required for proposals;
Other Miscellaneous Tasks:
• Interpreting and translating (if possible) documents between English and Burmese;
• Assisting with training and other workshops where needed; and
• Other general tasks.
All of your inputs should be submitted and approved by the Country Representative before submitting to the MKE board of management and external stakeholders (clients, partners, or external consultants).

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Please write a note: Why do you want to join the project officer at MKE? (write maximum 200 words)

Interested persons should send an application letter outlining interest and suitability for this position and a full CV and minimum expected salary with MMK, no later than 13th January 2019.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.