Protection and Partnership Officer (Maternity Coverage)

Local/Specific: This role is based in Yangon, Myanmar. This role is open to the nationals of the country where the role is based. 

Please note that for internal candidates you may be required to complete your contractual notice period before moving into the secondment role, unless your line manager is able to release you early. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

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About the role

We are looking to recruit a mid-level Program Officer for the role of Protection and Partnership Program Officer for Maternity Coverage. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in time-bound humanitarian response programs and excellent coordination and collaboration skills, particularly with partners in the Northwest regions of Myanmar. The role will be based in Yangon, Myanmar, and is recruited on a national contract basis for a 10-month fixed term (Maternity Leave Cover).

Reporting to the Humanitarian and Resilience Program Manager of Christian Aid Myanmar, the Protection and Partnership Program Officer will work closely with the ECHO-supported humanitarian response team and the Consortium Management Unit.

The role is responsible for steering the coordination and management of the ECHO-supported humanitarian response project, working closely with the Senior Humanitarian Programme Officer and consortium partners to ensure high-impact delivery. This includes managing grants via CA systems, maintaining rigorous financial and reporting compliance, and overseeing project monitoring and impact learning. A core focus is placed on fostering strong relationships with local partners through mentoring and capacity building, ensuring that protection, safeguarding, and CHS standards are met. Furthermore, the position ensures that project interventions are inclusive, conflict-sensitive, and grounded in a 'Do No Harm' approach, effectively incorporating the diverse needs and feedback of affected communities into all planning and operational processes.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be required to be proactive, approachable, and adaptable. You will demonstrate an appreciation of organizational objectives and an ability to adapt to our organizational culture. You will also possess demonstrable experience in providing excellent, hands-on program operations on a timely basis to meet humanitarian project and partner needs, alongside an openness to learning.

You possess significant experience working in humanitarian assistance with concrete experience in local partnership management, coupled with a sound knowledge of institutional donors’ policies—especially UK AID, ECHO, UN, MHF, Irish Aid, and other multi-donor funded programs.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact   Ahossain@christian-aid.org

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, please refer to the benefits booklet for your location to see our full list of employee benefits. 

For Salary details for this role, please refer to the Salary band by location.

How to Apply

To apply for this post, interested candidates are requested to complete the online application form, including a supporting statement outlining their interest in and suitability for the role, on or before 6 March 2026.

For any queries related to the online application process, please contact us at: bangladesh-jobs@christian-aid.org.

Please note that CVs submitted via email will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted, on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may be closed once a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

If you have not been contacted by 30 April 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

• Salary (full time):$17,892
• London based equivalent:No
• Type of contract:Fixed Term
• Contracted hours:35
• Contract length:10 Months
• Location:Yangon, Myanmar
• Closing date:15 March 2026
• Interview date:11 March 2026

Documents for Application

Further Information

As a volunteer, you will receive:

• Support and supervision from a named contact within Christian Aid
• Appropriate induction and training for your volunteering role.
• Out-of-pocket expenses as agreed.
• Our regular volunteers e-newsletter
• Access to our Volunteers’ Hub for all our latest news, events and resources

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