Pyidaungsu Institute (PI) is now inviting applications to fill the
following Positions in Yangon & Chiang Mai:
1. Senior Admin Officer, Yangon (1 post)
2. Admin Assistant, Yangon (1 post)
3. Lead Researcher, Yangon & Chiang Mai (3 posts)
4. Research Assistant, Yangon & Chiang Mai (5 posts)
5. Public Relations Officer (1 post)
6. IT Specialist (1 post)
Interested and qualified candidates should submit
the following
documents to info@pyidaungsuinstitute.org or
yangon@pyidaungsuinstitute.org
IMPORTANT: Please make sure to write Job Code Number in the email
subject line.
- Cover letter
- Update CV with experience and education credentials
- Brief biography
- Two reference letters
Only short-listed candidate will be invited for personal interviews
Senior Admin Officer, Yangon (1) post
(Job Code: PIYASA1401)
Qualification and Requirements
• Demonstrate good record in administrative management, finance, accounting
and/or relevant trainings and experiences in management
• Bachelor or Master Degree holder in management, and/or B.Com, LCCI level
(2) or (3) preferred
• Good interpersonal relations with people within and outside the Institute
• Good reporting and communication skills
• Good sense of self- initiative thinking and sound management
• Good spoken and written English and Myanmar
• Ability to speak at least one ethnic language preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel and Power Point
• Good and sensitive manner in working with different types of people
• Politically oriented and sensitive in dealing with different political
stakeholders in the peace process
2. Admin Assistant, Yangon (1) post
(Job Code: PIYAAA1401)
Qualification and Requirements
• Bachelor Degree and backgrounds in management, finance or accounting
studies, and/or relevant training and experience
• Certificate and diploma in accounting preferred
• Demonstrate motivation, self-initiative, creative discipline and punctuality
• Team spirit and attitude of service
• Good interpersonal relations with people within and outside the institute
• Good reporting and communication skills
• Good spoken and written English and Myanmar
• Ability to speak at least one ethnic language preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel and Power Point
• Good and sensitive manner in working with different types of people
3. Lead Researcher, Yangon & Chiang Mai (3) posts
(Job Code: PIHRR1402)
Qualification and Requirements
• Professional research experiences in social research, including but not limited
to politics, economics, development, environment, and resource management
• MA and PhD degree holders or PhD Candidates are referred
• Highly creative, motivated and excellent team leader
• Excellent interpersonal relations with people within and outside the institute
• Mature personality with the ability to work in a team and in multicultural
settings
• Ability to handle demanding work environment with cross program
coordination
• Ability to meet the tight deadlines
• Excellent writing skills in English and/or Burmese
• Both Myanmar and non-Myanmar citizens are encouraged to apply
• Good and sensitive manner in working with different types of people
• Politically oriented and sensitive in dealing with different political
stakeholders in the peace process
Main Tasks
• Desk research and primary research on selected topics
• Prepare summaries and research reports on demand
• Develop, lead and train respective research team members
• Organize research meetings
• Provide various research-related and technical supports to PI Yangon and
Chiang Mai offices and partner organizations in facilitating the peace process
• Support programming and coordination of projects and events in coordination
with partner institutions when necessary.
4. Research Assistant, Yangon & Chiang Mai (5) post
(Job Code: PIHRR1403)
Qualification and Requirements
• Minimum Bachelor degree in social studies
• Basic training and experience in data collection and report writing
• Mature personality with the ability to work in a team and flexibility, critical
thinking and analytical skills
• Highly creative, motivated and excellent team player
• Excellent interpersonal relations with people within and outside the institute
• Ability to speak, read and write English and Burmese
• Ability to speak at least one ethnic language preferred
• Ability to handle stressful working environment and meet the tight deadlines.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Word and E-mail/Internet
software
• Good and sensitive manner in working with different types of people
• Politically oriented and sensitive in dealing with different political
stakeholders in the peace process
Main Tasks
• Assist Lead Researcher of relevant research team in terms of research, report
writing and research meetings
• Desk and primary research on assigned research topics
• Mobilize and develop knowledge resources on assigned topics
• Provide various supports to PI and partner organizations in facilitating the
peace process
• Provide translation and summary of research materials
5. Public Relations Officer, Yangon (1) post
(Job Code PIHRPR1401)
Qualification and Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in the fields of public relations and/or mass communications
• Graduate degree holder in the fields of communications/public relations
preferred
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good computer/internet skills
• Presentation skills
• Initiative and creative
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
Main Tasks
• Plan, develop and implement PR strategies
• Plan and supervise the production of visual, audio and electronic materials
including website
• Organize special events including press conferences, exhibitions, public
information sessions, and press tours
• Research, prepare and distribute press releases and relevant information to the
media, public and political communities
• Analyze media coverage
• Foster relations with political communities, civil society organizations, the
media and communities
6. IT Specialist, Yangon & Chiang Mai (1) post
(Job Code PIHRIT1401)
Qualification and Requirements
• Academic background and practical experience in information management
system including Database systems
• Demonstrated working knowledge of hardware, networking, and information
architecture
• Academic background and practice experience in information management
system including Database systems
Main Tasks
• Develop and maintain information architectures including database and
security system
• Develop and maintain library database
• Setup, manage and maintain IT-related equipment
• Computer hardware, software and networking supports
