Head of Systems and Operations for Myanmar

Duty Station: Yangon, Myanmar

Line Manager: Country Director

Start Date: November 2026

People in Need (PIN) is a Czech-based international non-governmental organization (NGO) that has provided humanitarian and development assistance across more than 20 countries since 1992. Today, PIN stands as one of the largest organizations of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, supporting vulnerable communities in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. PIN empowers civil society, advocates for human rights, and promotes social inclusion both at home and abroad.

About the Myanmar Programme at People in Need

People in Need (PIN People in Need (PIN) is an international, non-profit organization providing humanitarian and development assistance around the world. In Myanmar, People in Need started to work in 2002, when it launched financial assistance to civil society groups and provided humanitarian response to people affected by Cyclone Nargis in 2008.  PIN supports local civil society partners with a focus on strengthening local civil society organizations and providing them with the necessary knowledge and funding. Through humanitarian response, development and education projects and community cohesion-building programmes tailored to local conditions, and by working closely with local actors, PIN helps local communities cope with both water-induced disasters and human-made crises. 

Position Summary

The Head of Systems & Operations (HoSO) is a core member of the Country Management Team (CMT) for People in Need’s Myanmar Country Programme (CP) and jointly ensures the effective, efficient and accountable management of the entire CP and shares responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery.

The HoSO is responsible for strategically leading and continuously improving all key support functions — Procurement & Logistics, Finance, Human Resources, and Administration. In performing this role, the Head of Systems & Operations will ensure an enabling environment for the implementation of the Country Programme, while maintaining operations and systems that meet the accountability requirements of People in Need and its donors.

HoSO also directly leads the process of development and staff capacity building across the departments in terms of systems and operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership
• Ensuring External and Internal Compliance
• Management of Human Resources and capacity development
• Finance management
• Logistics and procurement management

And fulfils any other tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Hands-on approach
• Background in finance, operations, or a combination of both
• Experienced in managing teams
• Ability to coordinate and communicate clearly with different groups of people and to respect different cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and effectively
• Ability to deal with a complex compliance agenda
• Analytical skills and systematic approach
• Responsibility, ownership, proactive approach, flexibility
• Experience with project management is welcome
• English language proficiency

PIN Offers:

• Working environment in a well-established humanitarian organisation in a challenging context;
• Salary and benefits according to PIN salary scale and HR policies; expected salary 3250-3500 EUR super gross (based on experience), plus monthly subsistence allowance of 1395 EUR;
• Housing Allowance or accommodation arranged by PIN;
• 25 days of holiday and 10 sick days per year;
• Travel health insurance (covers health care incl. repatriation);
• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once every 6 months of work;
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with the visa application procedure;
• Reimbursement of the medical check-up before and after the deployment;
• Free 24/7 medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available online;
• Free access to e-learning sites, global PIN’s Induction Training, Knowledge and Learning department onboarding, and individually tailored capacity-building opportunities; incl. HEAT training.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, send us your CV and short cover letter via our application form.
Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.