Kindernothilfe e.V. (KNH) is a non-governmental organization found in 1959. KNH works with local non-governmental organizations and their networks in 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe to realize and protect children’s rights. In Germany, KNH engages in awareness raising, education and advocacy relating to development policies and particularly to the implementation of the Child Rights Convention.

In Thailand, Kindernothilfe is registered as the regional office based in Chiang Mai province. KNH Thailand works in partnership with local organizations in Thailand and Myanmar with programs and projects that aim at improving the rights of vulnerable and marginalized children and to help them develop their full potential. We focus on long-term results by helping people help themselves, to overcome dependencies, and to strengthen self-reliance. We promote an effective form of support that makes a difference by creating a lasting impact in children’s lives. To achieve those, we practice a close dialogue with the partners, we carry out regular field visits and strengthen partners capacities in various aspects.

About KNH’s Self-help Group Approach

The Self-help Group Approach (SHA) by KNH is a right-based approach that aims to empower women to alleviate poverty that obstructs them from claiming their rights and the rights of their children. We believe that all women have potential and their potential will be unleashed by a conducive environment. We work along with our partners to promote the self-help approach and establish strong People’s Institution where people can sustain themselves in claiming their rights and that of their children.  

KNH Thailand is looking for a SHA Consultant to be based in Myanmar. The position is a fixed-term contract of 1 year with possible extension. S/he will receive a base salary and a working budget quarterly.

Deliverables:

1. Monitor and Strengthen SHA partners (currently 1 partner) in Myanmar through:
   1. Training of SHA-related topics and providing the consultancy views and advices on the regular basis.
   2. Organizing an exposure/co-learning/partners’ meeting for SHA partner as needed. 
2. Analyze and document the insights and data on policy changes and reforms regarding children and women issues and relevant issues in Myanmar at the national scale. 
3. Identify potential SHA partners in Myanmar, by carrying out a detail assessment of possible NGOs, CSOs and CBOs
4. Organize sensitization programs/meetings/workshop in order to recruit SHA partners in Myanmar.
5. Submit field reports, Quarterly Reports, work plans, and budget plans on a quarterly basis to KNH Thailand’s SHA manager. A Financial report will be submitted annually.

Qualifications and Experiences: 

The applicant should have knowledge in Women rights, Child Rights, and sustainable development. S/he should be interested in at least one of these areas: child rights and child development, child participation, women empowerment, community development, and poverty reduction.

• Minimum Bachelors-level degree in relevant fields;
• Background in local organizations or civil society organizations
• Eexperience in providing training to local NGOs, CSOs and CBOs
• Experience in activity and budget planning;
• Independent, mature, team player and can work under pressure with minimum supervision; 
• Fluent written and oral communication skills in Burmese and English. Skills in Thai is a plus factor.
• Willingness to frequently travel to remote and rural areas including overnight stays in less comfortable settings. Physically fit to travel to remote areas and work at flexible/odd hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Access;  
• Based in Myanmar, preferably Yangon.

Contract period:

1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021

How to apply:

Please send an email with your curriculum vitae indicating at least two reference persons and expected salary to knhjobs@gmail.com using the subject line “SHA Consultant”. We look forward to receive your application until 15th November 2020. 

Detail : https://www.thaingo.org/jobs/detail/10337