Field Facilitator (Livelihood)

UNDP has been providing development assistance to the people of Myanmar since the 1950s. UNDP operated under a restricted mandate from 1993 until 2012 implementing the Human Development Initiative programme which provided assistance directly to communities and individuals for improving their lives and livelihoods. In 2013, UNDP began working through two country programmes, and between 2018 and 2020 the focus shifted to direct support to the Myanmar Government. Following the military takeover in 2021, UNDP Myanmar pivoted to directly target the extremely vulnerable by meeting their basic needs and supporting community recovery, through the Community First Programme: 2021-2025. We have and extensive presence with 4 field offices covering 11 states and regions, with offices in Mon State - covering Mon and the southeastern regions including Bago – and Kachin and Shan states. UNDP also has a field office in Rakhine State and a sub-office in northern Rakhine. UNDP Myanmar works with an extensive network of local CSO, CBO, grassroots partners and community leaders established by UNDP under the Human Development Initiative which started in 1993. These networks remain operational, and UNDP has been able to quickly connect and deliver support through them despite rapid changes in Myanmar’s political and social landscape.

On 28 March 2025, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing significant human and material losses across Mandalay and surrounding areas. The disaster further exacerbated existing humanitarian and development vulnerabilities, particularly in communities already affected by conflict, displacement, and poor access to essential services. In response, UNDP launched the Earthquake Response – Community Led Recovery and Reconstruction Project to support inclusive and resilient recovery through early restoration of livelihoods, infrastructure, and essential services, with an emphasis on community leadership and local economic revitalization. The project focuses on two key outputs: 1. Restoration of essential community services and inclusive infrastructure, with strengthened local disaster risk reduction capacity 2. Livelihoods and economic opportunities restored through Inclusive, disaster- and gender-responsive recovery support.

Under the supervision of Livelihood Officer, the UNV Community Facilitator will be responsible for the following key functions: 1. Implementation and Community Engagement - Support the planning, coordination, and field implementation of livelihood activities in assigned villages or wards. - Facilitate community mobilization and engagement with local stakeholders, including village administrators, community leaders, elders, women/youth groups, and religious leaders. - Assist in organizing and supervising vocational training sessions (TEVT) and ensuring participants’ attendance, safety, and follow-up. - Facilitate agricultural and livestock interventions, including input distribution, demonstration plots, vaccination campaigns, and training sessions. - Support MSME interventions, including beneficiary selection, business planning, and financial support facilitation. - Promote the inclusion of women, youth, and vulnerable households in livelihood activities. 2. Monitoring and Data Collection - Conduct household and livelihood assessments using project tools and a digital data collection form (Kobo). - Collect and verify baseline and progress data on beneficiaries and activities. - Maintain up-to-date beneficiary lists, asset tracking, and records of distributed inputs and training participation. - Identify risks, issues, and community feedback and report them promptly to the Livelihood Officer. 3. Reporting and Documentation - Prepare weekly and monthly field activity reports summarizing progress, achievements, and challenges. - Provide documentation for success stories, lessons learned, and good practices. - Contribute inputs to the project’s M&E and progress reports as required. - Support verification and monitoring visits by UNDP and implementing partners. 4. Coordination and Communication - Liaise with local authorities (village/ward administrators), relevant government line departments, and partner CSOs/CBOs. - Participate in coordination meetings at the township and village levels. - Ensure effective communication and collaboration with other sector teams (e.g., WASH, DRR, Shelter and social cohesion). - Uphold UNDP’s principles of neutrality, transparency, and conflict sensitivity in all interactions.