Position: Project Officer (Capacity Building and Community Outreach)

Location: Based in Mandalay

Duration : 9 Months (October 2026 ~ June 2027), Possible extension based on funds available

Report to: Social Protection Specialist

Application deadline: 8 October 2026

Terre des hommes (Tdh) :

The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

For more detailed information, please visit our website at: https://www.tdh-myanmar.org

Overview:

The Project Officer (Capacity Building and Community Outreach) will support the implementation of community outreach and capacity development activities under the Social Protection Programme. Under the supervision of the Technical Specialist, the position will coordinate and implement field-level activities related to strengthens capacity of Community Mobilizers (CMs) and Mother Support Groups (MSGs), organizes and documents trainings, mobilizes community participation, and supports implementation of inclusive and accountable programming in collaboration with Tdh and partner teams. The role also ensures that inclusive, participatory, and accountable approaches are practiced consistently at the community level.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Mobilization & MSG Engagement

• Facilitate community engagement and sensitization meetings for the formation and strengthening of MSGs and selection of volunteers, in collaboration with the program teams.

• Support orientation and refresher sessions for MSGs on maternal and child health (MCH), nutrition, hygiene, GBV, psychosocial support, and use of the Smart Start Curriculum (SSC).

• Regularly visit MSGs to provide technical follow-up, encouragement, and mentorship and help identify their needs or gaps for further support in organizational development.

• Support the promotion and facilitation of Community Feedback and Response Mechanisms (CFRM) and raise awareness on PSEAH, disability inclusion, and safe referrals.

Training & Capacity Building Support

• Assist the Technical Specialist in organizing and delivering technical trainings for MSGs, Community Mobilizers, and partner staff.

• Coordinate training logistics (venue, materials, travel arrangements, refreshments) and ensure proper documentation of training attendance, evaluations, and feedback.

• Monitor training outcomes and support post-training follow-ups and refresher learning events.

Field-Level Monitoring & Quality Support

• Participate in regular monitoring visits with the programme and MEAL teams to track activity implementation of outreach and capacity-building initiatives.

• Support and mentor program teams at field level for the application of SOPs, training tools, checklists, and programme procedures.

• Gather feedback from program teams, community members and MSGs and share findings with the Social Protection Specialist and MEAL team to inform programme improvement.

• Assist in post-distribution monitoring (PDM), field assessments and data collection efforts.

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with local stakeholders, community groups, and partner staff to promote inclusive participation, ownership, and accountability.

• Participate in township-level coordination meetings and ensure field-level updates are shared with the Social Protection Specialist.

• Represent Tdh in coordination meetings, technical working groups/clusters, and advocacy campaigns related to MCH, nutrition, and social protection as delegated by the Social Protection Specialist.

• Liaise with local actors, CBOs, and implementing partners to ensure harmonized approaches and stakeholder engagement in project areas.

• Collaborate closely with Finance, Logistics, MEAL, Communication, and Reporting Departments to ensure smooth processing of project implementation activities at field level.

Administrative and Logistical Support

• Support logistical arrangements for trainings, community events, and review workshops.

• Coordinate with Logistics, and Finance for procurement, participant costs, and documentation needs.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping of training expenses, attendance sheets, and material distribution.

• Maintain updated files on MSG activities, training outcomes, and follow-up visits.

Reporting and Documentation

• Submit timely and accurate monthly progress updates, training reports, and field visit notes to the Technical Specialist.

• Provide qualitative and quantitative inputs for donor reporting, in collaboration with MEAL and Communication teams.

• Collect human interest stories, photos, and community feedback for visibility and reporting.

• Support development of internal learning briefs and knowledge-sharing materials.

Values

• In his/her professional activities, adhere to the values of Tdh: commitment, ambition, respect, and courage.

Child Safeguarding Policy and Operational Risk Management

• Comply with the Global Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy of Tdh.

• Report any observed breaches of this policy during professional activities, including proven or suspected offenses and preventive breaches.

• Commit to other Risk Management Policies, including the Safety and Security Plan, Anti-Fraud Policy, and Whistleblowing Policy.

• Ensure the best possible implementation of Terre des Hommes-Lausanne risk management policies in Myanmar.

• Inform the line supervisor and focal persons and address any cases, allegations, or potential transgressions of Tdh Risk Management Policies.

Other responsibilities

• Undertake such additional tasks as may be required, especially when urgent action is required to respond to emergencies.

• Respect and implement this job description which may be amended by consent of the Country Director in order to reflect and correspond to future changes and developments in the TdhL country programme.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or relevant field.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience with INGOs/NGOs, particularly in community mobilization, volunteer management, MCH/nutrition, and social protection programming.

• Experience in organizing field-level trainings, community mobilization, or volunteer management.

• Familiarity with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoBo Toolbox), accountability mechanisms (AAP/CFRM), disability inclusion, and protection principles.

• Experience and commitment to working through local partners, including supporting capacity development and contributing to partnership strategies.

• Experience working in humanitarian crisis settings and/or peri-urban environments is highly desirable.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities, both physically and mentally.

• Willingness and flexibility to travel to project sites in Mandalay, Sagaing, Yangon, and Bago (East) as required.

• Competent in English and Burmese (written and spoken).

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable using digital tools for reporting, planning, and data collection.
  

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

Tdh-L is an equal opportunities employer. Employees are recruited regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Women, LGBTQI and People with disability are also encouraged to apply.

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.