Project Manager

Position:	Project Manager
Required Post:	1 Post (Female or Male)
Report To:	Director
Department:	Program
Office Place:	No. (910) D, Sut Ngai Road, Street (10), Htoi San, Tatkone Ward, Myitkyina Tsp, Kachin State, Myitkyina.
Deadline for Submission of Application:	16th November 2026
Contract Period	(1) year with possible extension

Background of Humanity Institute

Humanity Institute (HI) was established in January 2012 with a vision to create an open society where Human Rights, Democratic Values, and Good Governance are upheld. Initially focused on promoting and protecting Human Rights and providing legal assistance to victims, HI continues its core programs in conveying Human Rights and Legal assistance and conducting non-partisan research. Operating in Kachin State and Northern Shan State, HI has published several research papers and reports since its establishment and has experience leading election monitoring and education consortium projects. Currently engaged in projects focusing on Responsible Investment, Environmental Conservation, Women’s Empowerment in Natural Resources and Agribusiness, Social Cohesion and MSMEs supports. HI plays a significant role in these areas. Additionally, HI is a network member of various civil society groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Implementation & Management
  • Grant Management: Lead business grant mechanism (Assessment, Business call, Business plan development, contracting, grant support, capacity building, group strengthening, community mobilizing, networking, market linkage, mentoring and coaching)    
  • Proposal Development & Design:  Must participate in and lead the planning of the organization, meet with stakeholders, and implement the necessary steps for it, gathering information, gathering and gathering with stakeholders and the public.
  • Planning:  Once the project begins, a Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) must be drawn up with the relevant staff for one year or the entire project lifetime.
  • Line Supervision:   Assists in the selection of project staff, supervises compliance with the organization’s established procedures and policies, and provides performance improvement and morale enhancement.
  • Structure & Communication Channel:  Lead project staff and volunteers in explaining and mentoring the project from time to time, suggesting, clearly allocating tasks, establishing and managing communication channels within the team.
  • Procurement Plan: Procurement Plan must be prepared in collaboration with the Admin/ Logistics department.

• Project Implementation & Oversight
  • Compliance:  Must be accountable to abide the implementation of policies and guidelines set by the organization and donors, as well as to encourage and respond to the implementation of colleagues and partners.
  • Quality Assurance:  Must maintain and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and stakeholders, following established policies for the implementation of operations to meet standards, using quality equipment, managing time systematically, providing systematic guidance to their fellow employees, ensuring efficient use of supplies and funds, and building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and stakeholders.
  • Risk Management:  Identify risks that may affect the project and developing a risk management and contingency Plan.
• Financial Management
  • Budget Monitoring: The financial report (Budget versus Actual) released by the Finance Department is reviewed on a monthly basis to check the expenditure deficit/surplus.
  • Cash Forecasting:  Accurately calculate the costs of the proceedings in the coming months and submit monthly cash requests.
  • Budget Revision:  If there is a need to change the expenditure headings according to project requirements, the budget reallocation must be done in accordance with the policy.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• MEAL System:  In collaboration with the MEAL team, the MEAL team will develop a MEAL Frame based on the Theory of Change and   conduct baseline and endline data collections that will measure whether indicators are progressing according to the project’s logical framework (Log Frame).
  • Review:  The review must be conducted on a monthly basis with the relevant staff to ensure that the planned process and the implementation of the work can be implemented effectively.
  • Narrative Report: Narrative reports   must be sent to the organization, donors and related entities in a timely manner. (progress figures, photographs, success stories, etc.)
• Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
  • Donor & Partner Relations:  To effectively implement the work, maintain mutual respect with donors and partners, build strong relationships and trust, and promote collaboration.  
  • Advocacy & Fund-Raising Tools:  To showcase the project’s features, achievements, and transformational outcomes to relevant local/international organizations and donors (Video clip, Handout, Pamphlet, IEC materials, etc.). Must be prepared.
  • Local Authorities: Local authorities, community leaders and partner organizations must be mobilized to better understand and engage in the project.
  • Networking & Coordination:  Local/international stakeholder mapping must be carried out throughout the project and in collaboration with them to ensure the successful implementation of the project and must be coordinated by planning and participating in necessary meetings, events, workshops, forums, conferences.
• Review and Reflection
  • To produce good project results, the achievements and experiences gained must be documented, shared, and integrated in creative ways.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or master’s related to business management.
  • Must have a minimum of (5) years of experience working closely with the grassroots community, relevant project work experience.
  • Must have strong experience of sub grant management. (livelihood and MSME)
  • Must have strong leadership and management skills.
  • Must be competent in the processes of writing proposals, planning, project finance management, project analysis, and drafting.
  • Must be at least 30 years of age.
  • Must be able to communicate well in English and Burmese.
  • Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoints, and Emails well.
  • Must be able to lead workshops, events and forums.
  • Must be able to work with a variety of community organizations.
  • Must be able to lead team members from diverse background.
  • Must be able to work with local/international donors, partner organizations, and relevant authorities.
  • Must be able to manage time and work under varying pressures.
  • Must be in good health and able to travel alone and in a team.
  • Must be respectful of the customs, religion, and customs of the local population.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Humanity Institute (HI) upholds equal employment opportunity to everyone, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other occupationally irrelevant condition.

How to Apply:

Qualified and interested candidates shall apply for a letter expressing interest in and suitability in the position, a copy of NRC, with full CV detailing your experience, knowledge and skill and other educational documents, if any, to the address below. Please include the names and contact details of two referees from recent employers.

Human Resource Management Department

Humanity Institute

Tel: 09 4000 21703, 09 2582 40792

Email: zunggyu@humanity-institute.org

Note: Do not enclose any original documents with your application, as they will not be returned to you. Only shortlisted candidates will be then contacted to attend for interview.