Program Officer

MDIF is seeking a Senior Program Officer/Program Officer to support the Myanmar Media Program. This role will focus on implementing MDIF’s business capacity-building initiatives for independent media in Myanmar. Reporting to the Myanmar Media Program Director, the position involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring program compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement program activities, including one-on-one coaching, workshops, peer-to-peer visits, small grants, digital troubleshooting, and research reports.
• Manage and monitor project deliverables, budgets, and action plans, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and MDIF policies.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with media partners, coaches, and technical advisors.
• Oversee consultants and coordinate with MDIF staff during and between media partner visits.
• Identify best practices, troubleshoot program issues, and analyze M&E data for continuous improvement.
• Monitor political, economic, and social developments affecting Myanmar’s media sector.
• Prepare narrative and financial reports for donors and internal program updates.
• Uphold transparency, ethical conduct, and efficiency in project implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years’ experience in Myanmar’s media sector or a related field, preferably in donor-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of Myanmar’s political, economic, and social environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Myanmar media landscape.
• Proven leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with M&E, program planning, and reporting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in Myanmar and English, with strong writing abilities in both languages.
• Proficiency in internet tools and computer software.
• Willingness to travel within Thailand and Southeast Asia.
• Ability to work in multicultural, multilingual environments and adapt to tight deadlines.
• Availability to start as soon as possible.

Application Deadline: 04th, April 2025

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