Project Assistant

About the role

Myanmar (Burmese) fluency required: the posting asks for fluent written and spoken Myanmar plus communicable English.

About the Role: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview/Summary: The Project Assistant will support the implementation of hygiene promotion and community mobilization activities under the Southeast WASH Program. Under the direct supervision of the Hygiene Promotion Officer, the postholder will assist in organizing and conducting hygiene promotion sessions, supporting Community Hygiene Clubs (CHCs), facilitating community engagement, conducting WASH NFI distribution and monitoring hygiene-related activities in targeted villages and IDP camps. The position will contribute to needs assessments, program planning, monitoring, promoting positive hygiene practices, strengthening community participation, and ensuring that program activities are implemented effectively, inclusively, and in accordance with approved project plans, technical guidance, and organizational policies.

Reporting and supervision: The Project Assistant reports to the Hygiene Promotion Officer and supervises Community WASH Facilitators. At the field level, the Project Assistant coordinates closely with Senior WASH Officer (Engineer) and WASH team members based at the Southeast office, Community WASH Facilitators, and village level stakeholders.

Technical: - Support the Hygiene Promotion Officer in implementing hygiene promotion and social and behavior change communication (SBCC) activities in targeted villages and IDP camps. - Conduct hygiene awareness sessions and household visits on handwashing, safe water handling and storage, sanitation, menstrual hygiene management, and other relevant hygiene practices. - Support the establishment, functioning, and strengthening of Community Hygiene Clubs (CHCs), including organizing meetings and community-led hygiene promotion activities. - Assist Community WASH Facilitators (CWFs), CHC members, and community volunteers in mobilizing community participation and promoting positive hygiene behaviors.

Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Hygiene Promotion Officer Position directly supervises: Community WASH Facilitators Education: - Diploma in any related field, first degree preferred.

Work Experience: - Minimum of 1 years of experience in Hygiene Promotion and WASH in rural and/or emergency settings. - Minimum of 1 years of experience in working with LNGO, INGO or other humanitarian organizations. - Experience in working with community groups and/or volunteers in humanitarian, post-conflict, and/or recovery development context.

Demonstrated Skills: - Strong knowledge of humanitarian WASH standards and principles. - Good understanding of Sphere Standards and public health promotion. - Experience implementing Hygiene Behavior Change Communication (HBCC). - Good facilitation and training skills.

Language Skills: - Fluent in Myanmar (written and spoken), and communicable English Language skills. Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

How to apply: Apply via International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s career portal. Apply here: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Hpa-An-Myanmar/Project-Assistant_JR00005735