Assistant Field Office Manager
- Full-time
Company Description
Sun Community Health (“SCH”) is a non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian organization. It is a local non-governmental organization in Myanmar and is established in particular to advance socially beneficial purposes in Myanmar by promoting and providing information, services and products related to the prevention, promotion, curation and rehabilitation of the major health services including but not limited to HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, reproductive health and non-communicable diseases with the aim of furthering good health, prosperity and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. This also includes state-of-art training programs, quality assurance programs, and a robust supply chain and logistics system and health financing mechanisms. The Organization may also provide non-health related ancillary services that ensure and improve the well-being of its clientele.
SCH is practicing the right to freedom from all forms of sexual violence, injustice, discrimination and abuse (including child and adult at-risk abuse). We recognize the responsibility we have to guarantee on that we do not deliberately or inadvertently cause any harms to right holders and communities through our work – whether that is our staff, contractors and representatives of our contractors (internal and external stakeholders). SCH will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, exploitation, harassment under any circumstances and will take strong disciplinary action. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff and contractors are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff and contractors, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff and contractors must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant FOM will lead SCH’s rapid response functions locally while ensuring effective upward communication and alignment with national-level strategies. The role bridges central planning and field-level execution, providing a critical interface between regional stakeholders—including local authorities, humanitarian partners, community-based organizations, and private/public donors— and the national Emergency Response Management Team.
Job Description
• Leading regional emergency assessments and supporting mobile medical team deployments in coordination with township focal points.
• Ensuring operational readiness at the hub, including stockpiling of emergency kits, team roster management, and local logistics arrangements.
• Managing real-time coordination with district health departments, CSOs, and sub-regional authorities to avoid duplication and ensure localized responsiveness.
• Supporting strategic planning, resource tracking, and situation reporting from the regional level upward to inform central-level decision-making.
• Representing SCH at regional cluster meetings, humanitarian briefings, and local advocacy events as needed. Reporting & Supervision
• The position supervises field team leaders, mobile team members, and coordinates with admin/logistics and finance units in the regional office.
Qualifications
• Graduate, and hold a University degree
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in emergency response, preferably in conflict or disaster affected settings.
• Proven coordination, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, and/or government coordination mechanisms.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in high-pressure or austere environments.
Core Competencies
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and results-driven approach.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and SCH’s core values.
• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and Do No Harm principles.
Working Conditions
• Based in hub location with frequent field travel within the assigned region.
• Flexibility to work outside of regular hours, particularly during emergencies or rapid response deployments.
Deliverables:
• Maintain and update emergency readiness indicators at the hub, including team rosters, supply inventory, and contact directories of local actors
• Prepare and submit monthly situation reports summarizing field activities, coordination updates, response effectiveness, and challenges encountered.
• Facilitate the development of a detailed budget and logistics deployment plan to support rapid procurement and delivery of emergency supplies and services in alignment with SCH procedures.
Additional Information
APPLICATION:
Interested applicant, please send Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae (with “Two” referees, including your last employment for reference check) scan or copies of Qualification Documents and National ID as per following “APPLY EMAIL/ LINK”, not later than on the evening of 9 August 2026 (Sunday).
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