Job purpose:

Humanitarian Affairs Adviser provides support to the Southern Thailand Team in understanding and influencing the wider humanitarian environment in the given context.

Accountabilities and responsibilities:

Listens to and understands the main views and policy objectives of key government bodies, UN agencies, humanitarian organizations and NGOs and the dynamics related to humanitarian affairs.
Advises the delegation on national issues and political affairs and how they impact/relate to humanitarian action.
Supports and advises the delegation in achieving diplomacy and policy objectives.
Cultivates a network of contacts related to humanitarian affairs beneficial to the Southern Thailand Team.
Under supervision of Head of Southern Thailand Team and Field Team Leader, maintains regular contacts with the authorities (e.g. government structure, army) and Thai Red Cross.
Supports arrangement of trainings/meetings with the authorities.

Your education and experience:

University degree in a relevant subject (e.g. social/political sciences).
3-5 years’ overall professional experience.
At least 1-3 years’ experience in humanitarian action or political affairs.
Proven experience in cultivating networks and influencing others.
Experience in communication with the authorities (e.g. government structure, army) is a strong asset.
Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in Thailand and the Southern Borders Provinces.
Solid understanding of national/regional relations and their interplay with humanitarian affairs.
Knowledge of multilateral organizations/fora/agencies and platforms.
Fluent command of English and Thai
Computer literacy.
Excellent writing skills in Thai & English.

We offer:

Dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international context
A competitive salary with benefits with initial one-year of employment contract
Dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international environment
Initial 1-year employment contract with possibility of renewable
A competitive salary with benefits

Deadline for applications: 18 December 2020

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as salary expectations, following this format for the subject line: POSITION – First Name Surname by email only to: ban_recruitment_services@icrc.org

Starting date: February 2021

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

Closing Date : 19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)