I am a local program and grant manager focused on nonprofit and community development in Thailand and the Myanmar border region. I excel in coordinating complex programs, donor reporting, MEL, and partner engagement to ensure sustainable impact. Over the past five+ years I have led more than 16 donor-funded projects, written proposals and concept notes, and helped build organizational capacity for local NGOs. I am fluent in English, Burmese, and Zomi/Chin, with deep understanding of Southeast Asian sociopolitical contexts.

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I am a local program and grant manager focused on nonprofit and community development in Thailand and the Myanmar border region. I excel in coordinating complex programs, donor reporting, MEL, and partner engagement to ensure sustainable impact. Over the past five+ years I have led more than 16 donor-funded projects, written proposals and concept notes, and helped build organizational capacity for local NGOs. I am fluent in English, Burmese, and Zomi/Chin, with deep understanding of Southeast Asian sociopolitical contexts.

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I am a local program and grant manager focused on nonprofit and community development in Thailand and the Myanmar border region. I excel in coordinating complex programs, donor reporting, MEL, and partner engagement to ensure sustainable impact.

Over the past five+ years I have led more than 16 donor-funded projects, written proposals and concept notes, and helped build organizational capacity for local NGOs. I am fluent in English, Burmese, and Zomi/Chin, with deep understanding of Southeast Asian sociopolitical contexts.

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Language

English
Fluent
Burmese
Fluent
Thai
Intermediate

Work Experience

Grant Assistant Manager at Burma Medical Association (BMA)
March 1, 2023 - Present
Lead the grant management process, including comprehensive due diligence on funding organisations, reviewing donor backgrounds, financial standing, and reputational risks before accepting grants. Prepare and write project proposals and concept notes; grant writing, project planning, budget planning, report writing & grant monitoring. Assist in monitoring 16 projects, writing donor reports, including proposal/concept notes.
English RTT (Resident Teacher Trainer) at Karen Refugee Committee Education Entity (KRCEE)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Conducted training of the subject and teaching skills with classroom management. Conducted weekly subject and teaching skills training to local teachers. Monthly visits to schools to monitor teachers’ improvement in teaching and classroom management skills.
Community Health Worker at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Conducted health awareness sessions in communities, assisted with healthcare processes for chronic patients, regular data entry and analysis processes. Community healthcare activities management, data entry and basic analysis, and communication with local stakeholders. Conducted health awareness sessions weekly, daily data entry and analysis, and immunisation activities.
Operations assistant and office manager at EME Trading Company
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Arrange and manage trade processes; oversee mining works of antimony and lead; manage office processes. Site monitoring and Thailand-China trade coordination; data management and admin support for director.
Full-time teacher at No (2) Middle School & No (2) High school
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Taught English and Math to Grade 1-8, History to Grade 9; taught Geography to Grade 12; developed lesson plans, teaching materials, and classroom management skills.
Full-time teacher at No (2) Middle School & No (2) High school
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Taught English and other subjects; supported students' learning and classroom activities; contributed to curriculum planning and student assessment.
Team leader and English teacher at Wonder World Summer Camp
April 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016
Led groups of children in group learning activities and English language instruction; organized activities and ensured safe, engaging program delivery.
Remote Freelance Translator and Proofreader at Dr. Localize & Asian Trust Translation
January 1, 2023 - Present
Translate documents from source languages to target languages (English-Burmese-Zomi); perform linguistic tasks required by clients; proofread and edit translations.

Education

Diploma in Liberal Studies (Online/Distance) at Australian Catholic University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Associate of Science in Business Administration (Online/Distance) at University of the People
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Hons) at University of the People
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
English Grade 9-12 (Online/Distance) at Virtual High School (VHS)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Healthcare, Government, Professional Services

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