Action contre la Faim (ACF) is seeking a Deputy Country Director for Programmes in Myanmar. This senior leadership role involves providing strategic direction and oversight to all programmatic areas within the Myanmar Country Office, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and humanitarian principles.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for coordinating country program strategy, managing technical areas, representing ACF to stakeholders, and leading human resource management for their direct reports.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Action contre la Faim France |
| Location | Rangon (partly) & Chiang Mai (partly), Myanmar |
| Region | Asia |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Stipend / Salary | EUR 2,899 to 3,376/month gross, plus per diem, living allowance, and other benefits |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Application deadline | 27 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Deputy Country Director will coordinate the country program strategy, ensuring operational management across all technical areas. This includes active participation in strategy development, defining a localization strategy, overseeing program planning and technical reporting, and piloting internal quality control mechanisms. The role also involves representing ACF on operational and program-related issues to donors, authorities, UN, NGOs, and local partners, leading technical contingency planning, strengthening information-sharing, and managing strategic partnerships. A critical aspect is analyzing humanitarian needs, identifying potential responses, and managing human resources for the technical department heads, fostering a learning environment, and deputizing for the Country Director as required.
Eligibility
- Degree in development, humanitarian aid, international relations, or a relevant field
- Minimum of 5 years of field experience in challenging contexts
- Significant experience with INGOs (previous experience with ACF is an asset)
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a complex international setting
- Extensive knowledge of humanitarian coordination mechanisms
- Excellent skills in partnership and localization management
- Ability to work remotely efficiently and travel regularly
- Previous experience in Myanmar is a strong asset
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Benefits
- Fixed-term contract under French legislation (12 months)
- Monthly gross salary from EUR 2,899 to 3,376 (including 13th month)
- Reimbursement of pension insurance for non-French citizens (16% of gross monthly salary)
- Annual salary increase (6% after each 12 months of continuous contract)
- Monthly per diem and living allowance (USD 632 net, field paid)
- Monthly country allowance (EUR 450 when based in Rangon)
- Child allowance (EUR 1,500 per year per child present in country of origin, max EUR 6,000/year)
- Coverage of transportation costs and guest house accommodation
- 100% medical coverage (health and repatriation insurance) for employee and dependents, up to 1 month after contract end
- Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
- 25 days of paid leave per year
- 20 Rest & Recuperation (RnR) days per year, with airfare reimbursement and EUR 215 for each RnR period
- Follow-up and support for career development
- Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft
Documents Required
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
How to Apply
- Click on the provided application link to apply online
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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