The Humanitarian Advisor will complete the planning, monitoring and evaluation tasks for MCC partner organizations in Myanmar.  They will be responsible to listen to the partners, develop strong relationships with partners and local people, write realistic plans based upon the partner’s capacity and vision, select tools and conduct the monitoring tasks, and organize the evaluations of the projects. The Advisor will also conduct ongoing training for local partner staff in completing all these tasks as well as connecting them with resources for trauma healing and peacebuilding.  They are responsible to ensure all internal documentation for MCC is complete in the MCC programming software.  The Advisor will live in Cambodia and travel to Myanmar frequently. The Advisor is also responsible to fully participate in the security team for the Myanmar program.

This position is open for domestic, national staff or international staff to apply.

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years of experience with peacebuilding curriculum or projects, or with Anabaptist communities, including churches or organizations
• 3+ months of experience living internationally
• Multicultural competence
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suites, as well as the use of Microsoft Teams and Zoom for internet-based communication.  Willing to learn how to use MCC’s program database in order to access project information and upload environmental documentation.
• Proactive and persistent, identifying opportunities and needs in order to develop clear action plans and request support when needed.
• Strong teamwork and listening skills; able to work collaboratively in a multicultural context to achieve shared goals, while respecting the needs and contributions of all involved. This includes the ability to listen to project participants and field staff, who may have limited education but who have deep ground level knowledge and experience.
• Strong resilience, composure, and empathic skills. Ability to effectively support partner staff and participants living in crisis situations, while managing vicarious trauma with local supports.
• Commitment to a personal Christian faith and participation in a Christian church or community.
• Commitment to nonviolent peacemaking.
• Excellent spoken and written English language ability. 

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications would be helpful for this job, but are not essential. 

• 2+ years of experience working with international NGOs, with specific skills and training related to Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Detail orientated.
• Comfortable with public speaking and developing/giving presentations to diverse audiences. 
• Coordinating with interpreters proactively on technical information that they may not be familiar with.
• Willing to learn and use local transportation to travel to project sites in rural areas. Able to manage online 
• SE Asia Passport or Passport country that has an embassy in Myanmar

 ​Invitations to serve with MCC are contingent on the successful outcome of criminal background check(s).

Core Responsibilities
1. Partner Accompaniment and Project Development

• Build and maintain trusting, collaborative relationships with partner organizations in Myanmar through regular communication and in-person meetings (position is part time based in Yangon, Myanmar).
• Deeply understand partner visions, histories, challenges, and development priorities through active listening and contextual analysis.
• Identify and coordinate access to appropriate resources, training, and technical support tailored to partner needs.
• Collaborate with partners and MCC sector coordinators to design and review project plans, concept papers, and funding proposals in alignment with MCC standards and strategic goals.

2. Project Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop and implement appropriate M&E tools and frameworks that reflect partner capacity and project scope.
• Ensure effective data collection, analysis, and reporting in collaboration with partners and MCC’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Coordinator.
• Review and provide feedback on narrative and financial reports, evaluations, and other partner documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date partner and project records in MCC’s project database (Insight).

3. Humanitarian Response and Crisis Preparedness

• Support MCC and partner responses to natural disasters, conflict, or political crises, including coordination of emergency plans and adaptation of project activities.
• Identify and build connections with local and international organizations to strengthen future crisis response collaboration.
• Contribute to risk assessment and crisis response planning, particularly in relation to Myanmar and Cambodia programs.
• Promote conflict sensitivity and integrate peacebuilding practices into partner-led humanitarian responses.

4. Communications and Advocacy Support

• Collect and curate partner stories, photos, interviews, and other media content, ensuring ethical storytelling and adherence to ‘do no harm’ principles.
• Contribute to the creation and vetting of public communications, media, and publications related to humanitarian needs in the region.
• Provide timely updates to MCC advocacy offices, elevating grassroots perspectives and community experiences.

5. Organizational Development and Safeguarding

• Support the development and implementation of safeguarding and protection policies among MCC partners.
• Provide mentorship, technical support, or facilitation to partners as appropriate, particularly during slower program periods.
• Collaborate with finance teams and peer organizations to identify and secure reliable funding streams for Myanmar-based partners.
• Participate in cybersecurity training and support partner organizations in adopting safe communication practices.

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively participate in MCC staff meetings, committees, and cross-functional working groups.
• Provide backup support to MCC Representatives and Connecting Peoples Coordinators during personnel-related crises.
• Monitor and analyze socio-political and cultural developments in Myanmar and Cambodia, and contribute to MCC’s contextual understanding.
• Model nonviolent peacemaking and uphold MCC’s core values in all interactions and engagements.

 

Base salary: $853.25. Starting salary may be increased by up to 10% based on previous experience.

• Travel to and from assignment is covered by MCC 
• Stipend: This is in addition to the salary with the idea to cover a variety of costs typically incurred by staff which are outside of MCC’s other benefits. The stipend is $350 USD/month for International Staff. National Staff (those working in their home country) will receive a stipend amount which is country specific. 
• Retirement Benefit
• Medical: medical dental, vision and psychiatric care expenses covered by MCC
• Vacation Time
• Sick Leave: 15 days annually
• Flex Time: compensation time off given when work or work-related travel occurs outside of normal work schedule
• Flights home for International Staff: every other year, starts accruing after two years of service
• Children’s Education Benefit
• End of Employment Benefits: MCC provides 1 month of salary per year of service when National Staff leave, up to a maximum of 6 months. International Staff who fulfill the length of time stated in their invitations to employment or employment contracts will receive one month of transitional support of $2,400 USD to be provided for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 6 months, to be paid out at the end of employment.
• Other benefits may be added based on applicable labor law and relevant policy. 

The Humanitarian Advisor is seconded 50% to one partner organization in Myanmar.  They other 50% is training, advice, review and support to the other partner organizations.  They are responsible to discern whether partner organizations are following MCC requirements, share best practices and coaches partners in the development of policy and programming, supports partners personally and professionally throughout the programming.
Emotional resilience, compassion, self-care, and creativity are essential to provide support to the partners in a war zone.  Maximum flexibility with scheduling regularly due to electricity blackouts and programmatic flexibility for when the context changes and previously planned programming becomes impossible and/or partner staff are in danger.  This position will visit Myanmar regularly, at least 4x a year to complete the work.