Major Function
The Sustainable Infrastructure Programme Manager is responsible for designing and implementing WWF’s infrastructure-related work in Myanmar, with an emphasis on policy advocacy for more sustainable linear infrastructure. Specifically, the Infrastructure Programme Manager will manage all aspects of the project: ‘Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure in Myanmar’.

Major Responsibilities
• Effectively supervise the budget allocated to infrastructure work of WWF Myanmar
• Frequent travel to existing project areas
• Support consultants or counterpart staff in organizing trainings, workshops and undertaking research and assessments
• Act as trainer and facilitator, if required
• Review and provide technical comments to technical studies
• Establish relations and keep regular contact with key partners (multi-sectoral, private sector, government and non-government) at local, national and regional levels (for implementation and networking/lessons sharing
This JD covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

 

Requirements
• Master’s degree in engineering, natural resource management, land use planning or other related field
• At least 7-10 years of experience working on infrastructure issues, preferably in Asia
• Understanding and application of sustainability tools that can be used in infrastructure planning and design
• Experience from working in other countries on infrastructure planning, preferably in Asia
• Experience in managing projects, conducting studies and coordinating research activities
• Experience of working with Government officials, investors, infrastructure developers, INGOs, CSOs, local communities and/or donors at all levels