Head of Systems and Operations for Myanmar and Thailand

Head of Systems and Operations for Myanmar and Thailand

Start Date: January 2026

Contract Length: 12 months with a possibility of extension

Duty Station: preferable base is Myanmar if situation allows (depending on security and visa restrictions), split approximately 50:50 between Bangkok, Thailand and Yangon, Myanmar is expected currently

Line Manager: Country Director, PIN Myanmar

About the Myanmar Programme at 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 independent media. After 2008, PIN provided humanitarian and relief aid to people affected by Typhoon Nargis. Since 2012, PIN has been operating directly from Myanmar, our programs focus primarily on knowledge transfer, capacity building, and support of local initiatives in remote areas. In areas affected by armed conflicts (such as in Rakhine and Kachin State), we provide humanitarian assistance.

 

Position Summary

The Head of Systems & Operations (HoSO) is a member of the Country Management Team (CMT) for PIN Myanmar and shares responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of People in Need’s Myanmar Country Programme. Specifically, the role of the Head of Systems & Operations is to manage and improve the support systems required to achieve this objective comprising of Procurement and Logistics, Finance, HR 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 with the accountability requirements of People in Need and its donors. HoSO also directly leads the process of the development and staff capacity building across the departments in terms of the systems and operations.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Strategic leadership
  • Quality and risk management
  • Management of Human Resources and capacity development
  • Finance management
  • Logistics and procurement management
  • Ensuring external and internal compliance

For this position, we consider important:

  • 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 the different cultural background
  • Ability to work independently and effectively
  • Ability to deal with complex compliance agenda
  • Analytical skills and systematic approach
  • Responsibility, ownership, proactive approach, flexibility
  • Experience with project management is welcome

 

We offer:

  • Working environment in a well-established humanitarian organization in a challenging context;
  • Salary & Benefits: Salary based on PIN’s salary scale and HR policies; expected salary range between 2950 - 3200 EUR super gross (based on experience).
  • Additional allowances include:
    • Monthly Subsistence Allowance of 1395 EUR;
    • Monthly Housing Allowance/Accommodation at PIN guesthouse
  • Time off and Rest:
    • 25 days of holiday annually;
    • 10 sick days.
  • Travel benefits:
    • 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 for the medical check-up before and after the deployment;
    • Travel health insurance covering medical care, incl. the repatriation.
  • Health and Well-being:
    • 24/7 Medical Support available online;
    • Free psychological consultations available online;
  • Professional Development: Free access to e-learning platforms and PIN Learning Hub; PIN’s global Induction Training, and tailored capacity-building opportunities.

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.