Vacancy Announcement

Naushawng Education Network (NSEN)

Naushawng Education Network is an independent and non-profit educational
organization founded on April 9th 2009 by Kachin scholars who are committed
to work for strengthening democratic transition and community development in
north and north-east Myanmar. NAUSHAWNG aims to contribute to the
democratic transition, peace building and sustainable development in Myanmar
through training, education, research, advocacy and networking.
Objectives of the Assignment
This engagement is a full time appointment for Naushawng Education Network
(NSEN) at the Research and Development Department (RDD)
Position Title:
Location:
Report directly to:
Contract Duration:

Program Manager (Research)

Shatapru, Myitkyina
Research and Development Department Head
1 year (ongoing extendable contract)

Main role and responsibilities:

Managing the general operation of the research program
Develop research proposal in cooperation with members of the research
department team and the directors
Develops research protocols that clearly describe research objectives and
procedures necessary to test the hypotheses of the research project.
Develop research designs, data collection methods and strategies for data
management.
Design, create and revise research instruments as necessary to ensure
quality data that correlates with research objectives
Issue annual (and quarterly as necessary) reports
Take main responsibility of designing and developing research
methodologies, implementation plan, and evaluation.
Coordinate the work of research team members

Supervises research volunteers

Build partnership with researchers and relevant professionals
Find resources necessary for research projects
Conduct and chair research program meetings
Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within time
frames to meet research objectives
Write and edit technical reports and manuscripts for publication or
presentation.
Attend meetings and conferences which are related to the work of
NSENs research department
Report to the head of Research and Development Department
Teaching Research Methods at Naushawng Community School on
demand
Act according full integrity and NSENs code of conducts.
Expected Qualification and Experiences
Should hold a master degree in social science
At least 2 years of work experience in doing research and program work
Excellent oral and written English skills
Strong management skills
Strong analytical and report writing skill
Strong interpersonal skills and strong attention to details
Good attitude and ability to take initiative in work
Great Team Work and Team Spirit plus experienced in team leading
Application Procedure:
Interested persons should send an application letter along with a current C.V, no
later than 5:00 pm, 30th December, 2016 to the following address: NR. 234,
Shatapru, Nyein Chan Yeh Road and Ngwi Street, Myitkyina or via mail
Phone: 09250715157, 09253431351, 09799683253
Email to : naushawng@gmail.com

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.