ThaiNGO

Vacancy Notice

We are looking for

Field Officer

(Karen Speaking)

Based in Chiang Mai 

In this position, you will be expected to call upon your skills and your talent to foster and maintain relationships with a wide array of external contacts, local communities, Myanmar ethnic groups and NGOs in view of strengthening the ICRC’s position in the northern border provinces and assist the organisation fulfil its mandate.

Within this dynamic and international context, we are looking for a Field Officer in order to join our Chiang Mai team.

Your main responsibilities:

• Monitors humanitarian situation of Karen, Karenni and Mon States
• Maintain networking with Karen, Karenni, Mon, CBO and NGO interlocutors along the Thai-Myanmar border
• Carries out standard verbal and written translations
• Prepare situation analysis and submit report of meetings
• Visit and interview weapon-wounded patients when needed

Your education and experience:

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• University degree or at least High school or vocational backgrounds in relevant field
• Good computer skill
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Capacity to propose pragmatic solutions
• Able to drive in the field

Your profile: 

• Must be able to speak Karen, English and Thai
• Good understanding of the political, geographical, social and cultural environment of Myanmar
• Good knowledge and/or interest of state actors in Myanmar and the Northern Thailand
• Flexible and willing to travel upcountry

We offer:

• A great opportunity to join the world’s most respected humanitarian Organization
• Dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international environment
• A competitive salary with benefits with initial one-year of employment contract with possibility of renewable
• You will be based at ICRC’s office in Chiang Mai

Starting date: As soon as possible

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as salary expectations, by email only to: ban_recruitment_services@icrc.org (specify position name at your email title)

Attn: Human Resources Department  

Deadline for applications: 10 September 2020

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview