Vacancy No: CAS_08_19062026

Job Description

Job Title	Programme Officer
Report to	Executive Director
Supervisory Responsibility	Yes
Department	Centre for Ah Nyar Studies
Duty Station	Remote Allowed, In-person preferred
Job Category	Full-Time
Employment Duration	Jun 2026 to December 2026 (with potential to contract extension)

As a member of a youthful and energetic team, we expect you to contribute to Centre for Ah Nyar Studies in the ways suggested below but not limited to them.

Overall

The Programme Officer will directly manage “Tamarlan Project” under the management of the Executive Director. The project is designed to be a core component of the Centre for Ah Nyar Studies, which aims to enhance social cohesion, governance and community resilience. The Programme Officer will be a focal point for the project while he/she will also take other responsibilities under the Centre for Ah Nyar Studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and construct working relations with key stakeholders including youth groups, local administration, civil society groups and local community members across Ah Nyar.
• Keep updated contact of key stakeholders from Ah Nyar and beyond
• Monitor humanitarian, security and socio-political context in Ah Nyar and beyond, particularly those which are relevant to our core existence and programming areas.
• Contribute to the development of new proposals at the organization. Upon delegation by the management, represent the organization at relevant meetings, seminars, and events including meetings with donor institutions
• Organise work plan of projects under his/her responsibilities and track the progress of project implementation
• Contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation plans for the project under his/her responsibilities
• Prepare monthly project report, monitoring and evaluation reports both internally and externally as required by the project agreement
• Prepare BvA report monthly together with the Programme Support Department
• Assist in the preparation of donor reports or lead donor reporting where necessary.
• Provide monthly and other periodic narrative reports to donor.
• Supervise and coach supervisees for smooth implementation of the project
• Lead facilitation in meetings, workshops and discussions as necessary

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in human rights, law, social science and development studies (The exception will be allowed for qualified candidates based on interviews)
• Preferred experience in managing governance programme
• Strong ability to produce high-quality, precise reports in English
• Intermediate level fluency in English
• Working experience in the non-profit sector
• Experience in training facilitation and coordination
• Have a strong network in Ah Nyar and Burma
• Proactive person with minimal supervision

 OUR CORE VALUES 

Integrity

The utmost importance is given to honesty and the highest quality of moral principles in all our endeavours.

Equality

Our core founding bloc of the institution enshrines the full commitment of the institution to equality at every level.

Humility

The basic moral principles anchored in empathy for others and respect for their rights are deeply ingrained in our values and are a part of our very identity.

Accountability

It is imperative that we hold ourselves accountable for the work we do and that we mainstream the value of accountability into every aspect of what we do.

HOW TO APPLY? 

Interested individuals are expected to submit a proposal with the following components:

1. CV or resume with expected salary
2. Cover Letter

Please submit your application to office@ah-nyarstudies.org , mentioning your name and the title of the job you are applying for. We will review the application on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to recruit a suitable candidate at any point in the recruitment process.

We are committed to a safe, inclusive workplace and uphold zero tolerance for breaches of our PSEA, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Corruption, and related policies. All staff must comply with these to maintain the highest standards.

We value diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome different perspectives, experiences, and skills to enrich our work and reflect the communities we serve.

***We retain the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.