Laision Advisor

• Coordinate with government stakeholders to ensure the timely progression and completion of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) approval process. • Arrange and facilitate appointments with senior government officials, ensuring the preparation and submission of all required documentation. • Coordinate with the relevant authorities to obtain the necessary visas and stay permits for the Country Director (CD), Deputy Country Director–Programs (DCD-P), and other CARE International staff undertaking official travel to Myanmar. • Advise the Country Director (CD) and Deputy Country Director–Programs (DCD-P) in responding to official government inquiries or requests, and provide guidance on government-related requirements, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliant and efficient project implementation. • Actively contributed to strategic planning, organizational oversight, and risk management as part of the SMT, providing cross-functional leadership and participating in high-level decision-making to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies. • Monitor political, security, and conflict dynamics in Myanmar, producing timely analysis and advice to management • Provide technical support to the Country Director and Safety & Security Team in conducting security risk analyses, situation assessments, and developing risk mitigation plans to support country operations. • Offer guidance and technical support to Program and Operations teams for government liaison matters related to project activities. • Provide technical support in developing policies and guidelines to ensure effective implementation of organizational programs and procedures. • Contribute to donor proposals and reports with technical input as needed. Achievements • Successfully secured all necessary documentation to ensure full compliance with banking regulations and the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), facilitating smooth operational processes. • Successfully reviewed and revised the Country Risk Matrix and Mitigation Plan by providing technical support, thereby strengthening safety and security measures for staff and the organization.

Senior Manager & Acting Country Manager

• Spearheaded country operations, overseeing peacebuilding and development initiatives aligned with the Myanmar plus Strategy. • Oversaw program progress through rigorous monitoring, addressing quality gaps and operational challenges in conflict-sensitive environments. • Developed and implemented risk mitigation strategies to ensure staff safety in conflict zones. • Built partnerships with international donors and agencies, securing resources to sustain operations during crises. • Lead the renewal of the MOU and organization registration processes as a focal person. • Acted as Country Manager (interim), representing the organization in high-level forums with donors, INGOs, and local authorities to advocate for inclusive development. • Provided strong leadership to enhance coordination among Programs, Finance, and HR departments, resulting in streamlined compliance processes and improved operational efficiency. Achievements • Successfully supported securing funding for the earthquake response, enabling timely and effective humanitarian assistance. • Designed contingency plans that ensured operational continuity during escalating conflicts. • Secured essential documentation to ensure compliance with banking regulations and organizational registration requirements.

Senior Program Advisor & Acting Country Manager

• Led the successful delivery of donor-funded initiatives (Global Affairs Canada, American Bar Association), ensuring programs were executed on time, met quality standards, and achieved intended results. • Led the development and finalization of narrative donor reports, while collaborating closely with Finance and Grants teams to ensure accurate and coherent financial reporting from a programmatic perspective. • Supervised and mentored project leads and managers, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, performance benchmarks, and organizational standards. • Drove business development efforts including donor engagement, proposal writing, and fundraising strategies, contributing to multi-year funding acquisition. • Oversaw end-to-end partnership management, from partner vetting to close-out, ensuring accountability and effective coordination across program, operations, and finance functions. • Served as focal point for MOU renewals and organizational registration processes, facilitating compliance with regulatory requirements. • Represented Search in national and international forums to elevate organizational visibility and influence within the Myanmar context. • Provided interim leadership as Acting Country Manager, ensuring strategic direction, organizational stability, and operational continuity during leadership transitions. Achievements • Successfully managed both program and operations teams to ensure seamless project progress and secured a one-year extension amidst a fragile and volatile operational environment, maintaining program continuity and impact. • Successfully initiated and implemented a partnership model that facilitated collaborations, securing essential funding for peacebuilding programs. • Secured the necessary documents for the banking and registration processes.

Country Representative

• Led the strategic and operational development of RACHA's services in Myanmar, including the expansion and coordination of key health and community-based projects. • Directed the USAID-funded Savings for Change Project, focused on microcredit, health, and economic resilience in Myanmar. • Oversaw project monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting, ensuring accurate course corrections and continuous learning. • Managed Human Resources, Finance, Administration, and Operations teams, ensuring effective country operations. • Coordinated systems for communication and management between the Myanmar office and RACHA's head office in Cambodia. • Engaged with stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and Sports, local and international NGOs, and donors, to promote RACHA’s programs and expand its impact in Myanmar. Achievements • Successfully established and managed RACHA’s international NGO service in Myanmar, expanding its footprint in a challenging environment. • Maintained continuous operation and significant impact of the Savings for Change and Community Health Support Projects throughout conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, providing vital assistance to vulnerable communities and securing private donor funding to support program sustainability.

Program Manager

• Led the implementation and technical oversight of the Primary Health Care Project funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), with a focus on Maternal and Child Health (MCH), immunization, and disease prevention in underserved border regions. • Coordinated multi-stakeholder planning for MCH, Vitamin A supplementation, and deworming campaigns in partnership with Mae Tao Clinic, Burma Medical Association, and ethnic health departments. • Designed standardized MCH training curricula, delivering targeted capacity-building sessions for healthcare workers in conflict-affected, EAO-controlled territories. • Managed project indicators, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective program execution and donor compliance. • Guided local partners in developing robust M&E frameworks and supported the refinement of data collection and reporting tools. • Built synergies with INGOs and community-based organizations to align interventions and maximize program impact. • Authored comprehensive donor reports and contributed to funding proposals and concept notes for MCH initiatives. • Provided tailored coaching and one-on-one mentoring to strengthen local partner staff competencies. Achievements • Provided critical support through data analysis and project design for the proposal that secured a multi-million-dollar project funded by SDC. • Successfully developed and introduced a culturally adapted Traditional Birth Attendant and MCH training curriculum used across EAO-administered regions. • Effectively implemented a Program Design and M&E framework that enhanced accountability and program performance in SDC-funded health interventions along the Thai–Myanmar border.

Technical Consultant (Research, Public Health and Quality Assurance)

• Oversaw multiple research initiatives, including team supervision, field coordination, and budget management, ensuring ethical and efficient execution. • Led proposal development and donor reporting, while co-developing specialized training curricula for public health supervisors and dental medics. • Founded and institutionalized the Community Ethics Advisory Board (CEAB), the first of its kind in the Mae Sot area to review research ethics and strengthen community engagement in evidence-based programming. • Provided technical advisory support to the Health Information Systems Department in the areas of data collection, analysis, and template design. • Played a key role in the Nutrition Support Project targeting displaced children, from needs assessment through to proposal development, securing funding from the Nippon Foundation. • Contributed to the development of clinical guidelines and essential public health and dental training materials, including translations into Myanmar language to increase accessibility. • Actively participated in the Health Convergence Core Group, facilitating collaboration between the Myanmar Ministry of Health, NGOs, and CBOs on health system strengthening and policy alignment. Achievements • Developed and implemented Mae Tao Clinic’s strategic plan, improving program coherence and long-term impact. • Successfully launched the first Community Ethics Advisory Board and training curriculum in Mae Sot, promoting ethical research standards across partner organizations. • Secured external funding from the Nippon Foundation to support displaced Burmese children’s nutrition, following a successful proposal based on field evidence.

Team Leader

• Developing a curriculum for Myanmar Language by using adult learning theory concepts. • Teaching of the Myanmar language to the teachers, students, and staff of Mahidol University. • Supervise the teachers and negotiate with the Deputy Dean for a lesson plan. Achievement • Successfully contributed to the establishment of the first-ever Myanmar language training program at Mahidol University.

Senior Program Officer & Acting Head of Office

• Provided strategic and technical leadership for integrated programs in health, protection, harm reduction, WASH, and livelihoods, funded by 3DF, the Global Fund, UNICEF, Norad, the Dietrich W. Botstiber Foundation, and WFP’s Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), including Food for Work (FFW) and Food for Education (FFE) initiatives. • Led program planning, implementation, and reporting to ensure alignment with donor expectations and community needs. • Oversaw project budgeting and financial adjustments to ensure cost-effectiveness and goal alignment. • Supervised multidisciplinary teams and improved staff performance through mentoring, coaching, and capacity-building trainings. • Designed and delivered trainings on nutrition, HIV/AIDS, oral health, gender-based violence (GBV), and disaster risk reduction (DRR). • Managed nutrition and income-generation programs for vulnerable groups including IDUs, PLHA, MSM, working women, and OVCs. • Led village-level savings and loan initiatives and mini-grants to enhance household resilience and community empowerment. • Served as Gender Focal Point to ensure gender sensitivity and inclusion across all project components. • Built and maintained partnerships with government entities, INGOs, and community stakeholders to foster collaboration and sustainability. • Contributed to project monitoring and evaluation, ensuring measurable progress toward intended outcomes. • Developed and maintained security and crisis management plans to safeguard staff and operations in high-risk areas. Achievements • Secured a World Food Program grant through needs assessments and a proposal, enabling nutrition support for vulnerable groups including IDUs, PLHA, MSM, and OVC in the Lashio area. • Initiated and successfully launched an Auxiliary Midwife (AMW) training program in collaboration with the State Health Department in Lashio. • Established a pioneering Health Education Program in Lashio Prison, improving health literacy among inmates.

Survey Supervisor and Data Entry Team Leader

• Provided technical support in designing and refining baseline survey tools for the Norad-funded Women’s Initiative Network Project, ensuring full alignment with project objectives and donor requirements. • Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of local enumerators and data entry staff, maintaining high standards of data accuracy and consistency throughout the collection and entry process. • Acted as the primary liaison with local authorities and community stakeholders to support smooth survey implementation and foster community cooperation. • Oversaw daily operations of survey fieldwork and data management, ensuring timely delivery of updates and progress reports to the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator. • Implemented quality control protocols across all data management phases to support reliable analysis and decision-making. Achievement • Instrumental in securing Norad funding for the Women’s Initiative Network Project by delivering high-quality needs assessments and contributing significantly to the project's design and justification.

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health

Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Dental Surgery