Brand Ambassador for the Myanmar Water Academy (MyanWA) (Volunteer position) via Idealist

Myanmar Water Academy (MyanWA)

Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) 🇲🇲

Description

Background: The Myanmar Water Academy

(MyanWA) is a prestigious institution dedicated to providing high-quality capacity development, research and innovation and fostering a transformative water-learning environment of academic excellence. To further enhance our outreach and engagement with potential participants, alumni, and the community, we seek to appoint a Brand Ambassador who will represent and promote the university’s values, achievements, and opportunities as shown below in the figure. More information about the Academy can be found in the website https://www.myanmarwatersacademy.com 

Objective: The primary objective of the Brand Ambassador is to enhance the visibility and reputation

of (MyanWA “မြန်ဝ”ဟုဖတ်ရန်) through various promotional activities, both online and offline.

Scope of Work: The Brand Ambassador will be responsible for the following tasks:

1.Representation and Promotion

   – Represent (MyanWA) at various events selected and assigned by the Founder and Chair of MyanWA, including social gatherings, open days, fairs, seminars, workshops, conferences, and alumni

events.

   – Promote the Academy’s programs, achievements, and activities on social media platforms and other digital channels as agreed by the Founder and Chair.

2.Entitlement: The Brand Ambassador is a Volunteer Position, but the volunteer performance will be acknowledged and a recommendation letter will be issued upon completion of the Brand Ambassador post by the Founder and Chair.

3. Content Creation and Dissemination

   – Create engaging content, such as posts, social media updates (Facebook and Linked In) and short reels, highlighting MyanWA activities, achievements, and announcements.

4. Networking and Engagement

   – Build and maintain relationships with Ecocivilisation Community to foster a sense of community and belonging.

   – Participate in Academy’s events and initiatives, undertaking the role of the Master of Ceremony in rotational basis with other members of the community.

5. Feedback and Reporting

   – Report feedback from community and other relevant information available to the Founder and Chair of MyanWA.

   – Provide regular one-page-report/month on activities, engagement metrics, and advice to the Founder and Chair of MyanWA.

6. Duration

The Brand Ambassador is a Volunteer Position, which will be appointed for a period

of one year, with the possibility of renewal based on mutual agreement between “the Brand

Ambassador” and “the Founder and Chair of MyanWA”.

7. Working Hours

The Brand Ambassador can have a paid job alongside with this volunteer work as long as the nature of such paid job doesn’t go against sustainable development of societies, nature and core values of MyanWA. The Brand Ambassador must commit minimum (7) hours per week with flexible hours to

maintain his/her work-life-balance. The rest of the contribution is up to the decision of the Brand Ambassador.

8.Qualifications

– Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

– Proven experience with social media platforms and content creation.

– Honest, enthusiastic and passionate about representing (MyanWA).

– Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

– Creativity and ability to generate engaging content.

– Previous experience in a similar role will be an added advantage.

9.Confidentiality

The Brand Ambassador must maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive information and adhere to the MyanWA’s policies and code of conduct.

10. Termination

The appointment may be terminated by either party with a notice period of one month. Immediate

termination may occur in the event of misconduct or failure to adhere ethical

behaviors.

Benefits

1.Having access to the highly respectable social circle.

2.Good mentorship from the supervisor.

3.Certificate of achievement from the board of Myanmar Water Academy, signed by Founder and Chair.

4.Occasional honorarium will be given, which depends on the nature of specific activities.

Level of Language Proficiency

Very good writing in English and Burmese required.

Sample writing pieces required.


POSITION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

LANGUAGE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development