Country Director- Myanmar

Closing date: 19 October 2026 @23:59 GMT

Location:  Yangon, Myanmar

“Open for all Nationals preferably from Asia"

“Female professionals are encouraged to apply”.

Contract: 2 years fixed-term contract with possibility of extension

One Oxfam Grade: B1

Salary and benefits: in line with Oxfam values and according to location

Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam in Asia of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you

About Oxfam Myanmar

Oxfam has been working in Myanmar since 1990s. Oxfam works with local partners across Myanmar to support humanitarian response, resilience, gender justice, sustainable livelihoods and locally led development, while adapting its programmes to a diverse and rapidly changing operating environment.

Myanmar is one of the largest countries in Southeast Asia, with a diverse geography ranging from coastal areas and river deltas to central dry zones, highlands and mountainous border regions. It is home to a population of more than 50 million people and is characterised by significant ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic diversity, with large parts of the population living in rural areas.

The country is experiencing a complex and evolving humanitarian and development context, with communities affected by displacement, economic pressures, climate-related risks and recurrent natural disasters. The March 2025 earthquake further increased humanitarian and recovery needs in several parts of the country. At the same time, local organisations and communities continue to play a vital role in responding to needs and supporting longer-term recovery and resilience.

The Role

Oxfam is looking for the Country Director -Myanmar who provides overall leadership and strategic direction for Oxfam's work in Myanmar, ensuring effective delivery of humanitarian, development, advocacy, and influencing programmes. The role is accountable for programme quality and impact, organizational performance, and sound financial and people management. Working closely with the Asia Regional Platform and Regional Director, the Country Director leads the implementation of Oxfam's 2030 Global Strategy and Asia Regional Strategy, positioning the Myanmar programme to contribute effectively to regional and global goals.

Who we’re looking for

Country Director- Myanmar will be an experienced, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:

·At least 5 years of senior leadership experience leading country programs at Director level, leading and managing complex development, humanitarian, and advocacy programmes in fragile and challenging environments, with experience in Asian countries.

• 10 years of proven track record of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams across national and international settings, including complex environment.
• Strong experience in strategic planning, programme management, organizational change, and adaptive leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in conflict-sensitive programming, gender justice, and rights-based approaches.
• Proven success in building and maintaining effective partnerships with civil society, donors, governments, UN agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong advocacy, influencing, negotiation, and representation skills at national, regional, and international levels.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly to diverse audiences and represent the organization publicly and with the media.
• Sound financial management experience, including budget oversight, resource mobilization, fundraising, and donor engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage security, operational, legal, and reputational risks in complex operating environments.
• Strong analytical and political acumen, with the ability to navigate complex contexts, assess risks, and make sound strategic decisions.
• Experience leading humanitarian preparedness and response initiatives in emergency settings.
• Commitment to feminist, rights-based, and inclusive approaches, with a strong dedication to women's rights and the empowerment of marginalized communities.
• High levels of integrity, resilience, cultural sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness.

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to lead the Myanmar country team, make a difference, to act as key contributor in leading Oxfam Myanmar’s strategic goals and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their technical fields. The role offers opportunities for training and professional development, and fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.

How to apply

Please go to Apply Now button and upload an up-to-date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Oxfam

At Oxfam we respond to emergencies and advocate for people in crisis, partnering with local organizations to deliver essentials and help rebuild communities. We work with activists and partners to fight poverty and injustice. We campaign for economic, gender, climate justice and accountable governance, striving for sustainable growth and transformation. We fight for a future that is equal, just and fair – one in which people have more equal opportunities and rights, and one in which we can all flourish, not just survive.