ThaiNGO

Job Description:

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is an international non-governmental organisation working globally to protect people and the planet.

EJF is working in Thailand to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and human rights abuses on fishing vessels and actively promote improvements to policy- making, corporate governance and management of fisheries.

EJF is seeking to employ a ‘Program assistant' to help EJF deliver its campaign objectives in combatting IUU fishing and human rights abuses in Southeast Asian fisheries. This position will involve working closely alongside EJF campaigners, conducting desk-based research, fieldwork (as required) and administration for the delivery of the campaign.

Successful candidates should be comfortable working independently and be confident in: conducting research to facilitate EJF objectives, contacting and engaging with external partners to further EJF campaigns, and delivering high-quality and meticulous campaign administration tasks. Candidates should also be prepared to travel within Thailand, potentially at short notice. 

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this position is subject to change.

Post Title: Program assistant

Type of appointment: Full-term permanent position with an initial 3 month probation period.

Remuneration: 50,000 – 60,000 baht per month, depending on experience

Location: Bangkok based with need to travel as required.

This position is open to Thai citizens only.

Essential skills and experience:

• Fluency in Thai and English language
• A degree in any relevant discipline (journalism, social science, environmental science, business, etc)
• Relevant work experience (journalism, NGOs, private sector, etc)
• Superb interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Demonstrable experience forming and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders
• Adept at using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc) for administration purposes
• Ability to use desk-based internet research to gather information

Desirable skills and experience:

• Ability to work independently
• Fluency in additional Southeast Asian languages (Khmer, Indonesian or Burmese) an asset
• Car driving license

Deadline:  28^th May 2021 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

Please submit a CV with covering letter to:  recruitment@ejfoundation.org