Thet Paing Htoo @ Philip
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (DIPD)
Yangon, Myanmar
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed day-to-day activities and lead planning, implementation, evaluation, reporting, and budgeting.
- Developed concept notes for activities and coordinated with DIPD's stakeholders, such as political parties and civil society organizations.
- Contributed to the development and drafting of thematic papers, Terms of Reference (ToRs), technical reports, and so on
- Organized DIPD's core events including workshops and training sessions for ethnic political parties and grassroots groups, and facilitated dialogues
- Provided guidance and overall supervision to the project team to ensure objectives and outcomes are met
- Conduct regular and continuous conflict sensitivity and conflict analysis to inform DIPD's programs and projects
- Ensure that administrative and logistical aspects of the project are carried out in a timely manner.
- Prepare narrative reports for internal and external use and ensure accuracy between narrative and financial reports
- Managed communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects.
Rule of Law Officer
UNDP
Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Built and maintained working relationships with local justice actors, including justice institutions, local bar associations, legal aid providers, and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
- Developed organizational and financial management tools and conduct assessments for the selection of grantees.
- Conducted regular visits to funded organizations to ensure their compliance with activity implementation and reporting.
- Support and monitor outreach activities of Implementing Partners, such as legal awareness trainings, mobile legal clinics, and provision of legal documents to local communities and IDPs on Housing, Land, and Property
- Supported the facilitation and delivery of workshops, seminars, capacity-building training, and local policy advocacy initiatives.
- Attended regular coordination meetings and shared updated information with other agencies, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), local non-governmental organizations (LNGOs), and civil society organizations (CSOs).
- Coordinated with government counterparts and CSOs to implement technical activities, including identifying timelines and designing concept notes, terms of reference, approaches, and methodologies.
Program Officer
The Asia Foundation
Yangon, Myanmar
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed day-to-day project activities and assisted the team leader in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating.
- Monitored ongoing developments with the government at both national and subnational levels and provide regular feedback to the Program Manager on the broader context impacting program implementation.
- Drafted periodic reports either for the Foundation's internal reporting or for donors' reporting requirements.
- Developed curricula and designs for trainings and workshops, such as policy making and public financial management.
- Organized and lead project events with TAF's stakeholders, such as state/region governments, parliaments, and Civil Society Organizations.
- Drafted letters of grants, contracts, presentation materials, speeches, etc.
- Provided substantive inputs, coaching, and assistance to partners/grantees as they plan for, design, and implement project activities.
- Monitored ongoing activities of partners/grantees and ensured timely updates and reports are received.
Project Officer (AEI)
Save the Children International
Hakha, Northern Chin State, Myanmar
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Developed training session plans and modules based on the standards of Accountability, Equity, and Inclusion .
- Conducted trainings on Accountability, Gender Equity, Social Inclusion, and Conflict Sensitivity for Basic Health Staff, Community-Based Organizations/Civil Society, Local NGOs, and Project Staff.
- Maintained coordination and engagement with relevant stakeholders, including government officials and implementation partners.
- Draft internal and donor reports in terms of AEI and support the head office in finalizing the donor reports.
- Develop and review Feedback Response Mechanisms and handle complaints among Basic Health Staff and community members.
- Ensure the quality of project activities and service deliveries in terms of AEI principle.
Field Health Officer
KMSS-Pyay
Paletwa, Southern Chin State, Myanmar
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Assisted the Project Manager with daily work plans, reporting, and monitoring.
- Managed the sub-office and performed logistical, financial, and program tasks for smooth implementation.
- Supported Project Assistants with their trip plans and implement day-to-day project activities in a timely manner.
- Reported monthly work achievements, challenges, and lessons learned to the Project Manager.
Community Facilitator
KMSS-Pyay
Pyay, Bago Region, Myanmar
05.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted the Project Manager in implementing project activities and preparing monthly reports.
- Facilitated the community in agricultural activities such as compost-making (natural fertilizer), home gardening, and more.
- Empowered marginalized women to participate in Microfinance activities and joined microcredit teams/groups.
Field Supervisor
Ar Yone Oo Development Organization
Mindone, Mgway Region, Myanmar
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Supervised target villages for livelihood activities such as supporting small farmers, home gardening, livestock rearing, and small infrastructure development, including building a revolving fund.
- Facilitated Agronomists in conducting Quarterly Farmer Field Schools.
- Assisted the Project Manager in writing monthly reports.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Distance Education Yangon
Pyay, Myanmar01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Youth Leadership Formation Program
Fondacio
Yangon, MyanmarSome College (No Degree) - Psychology And Mental Health
University of Liverpool
Online CourseSome College (No Degree) - Space,Process,Outcome,Time (SPOT) On Facilitation
Facilitation Network Singapore
Some College (No Degree) - Accountability, Equity And Inclusion Course
UNOPS
YangonSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Time Management
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Event Planning and Execution
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Grants Management Skill
- Report Development
- Data Collection
- Research
Profile Snapshot
- Project Coordinator, Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (DIPD), 2021-10-01, 2023-01-01, Yangon
- Rule of Law Officer, UNDP, 2019-10-01, 2020-12-01, Myitkyina, Kachin State
- Program Officer (governance), The Asia Foundation Myanmar, 2017-10-01, 2019-10-01, Yangon
- Project Officer (Accountability), Save the Children, 2016-03-01, 2017-09-01, Northern Chin State
- Field Health Officer, KMSS-Pyay, 2014-08-01, 2016-02-01, Paletwa, Southern Chin State
- Community Facilitator, KMSS-Pyay, 2013-05-01, 2014-07-01, Pyay, Bago Region
- Village Supervisor, Ar Yone Oo Social Development Organization, 2012-03-01, 2013-03-01, Mindone, Mgway Region
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Award in 2022
- Presidential Award by The Asia Foundation in 2018
Languages
English
Professional
Burmese
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (DIPD)
10.2021 - 01.2023
Rule of Law Officer
UNDP
10.2019 - 12.2020
Program Officer
The Asia Foundation
10.2017 - 10.2019
Project Officer (AEI)
Save the Children International
03.2016 - 09.2017
Field Health Officer
KMSS-Pyay
08.2014 - 02.2016
Community Facilitator
KMSS-Pyay
05.2013 - 07.2014
Field Supervisor
Ar Yone Oo Development Organization
03.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Distance Education Yangon
Some College (No Degree) - Youth Leadership Formation Program
Fondacio
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology And Mental Health
University of Liverpool
Some College (No Degree) - Space,Process,Outcome,Time (SPOT) On Facilitation
Facilitation Network Singapore
Some College (No Degree) - Accountability, Equity And Inclusion Course
UNOPS
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