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Position Title : Senior Project Assistant (Capacity Building)

Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand

Classification: General Service Staff (G6,THB 90,432.33 per month)

Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term Contract,

6 months with possibility of extension

Desired Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 18 August 2021

Reference Code : SVN021/2021

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

Under the overall supervision of the National Project Officer (CREST), and under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (CREST) in Bangkok, and the technical guidance of the National Private Sector Engagement Officer (IOM Philippines), the incumbent will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support related to the implementation of capacity building activities on ethical recruitment for different supply chain actors in global supply chains.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

3. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

Values

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: Delivers maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

4. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Sciences, Law, Sustainability, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of relevant professional experience

• Solid experience in training programme development.

• Demonstrated success in supplier capacity building and in facilitating training sessions.

• At least four years of experience in assessing companies against international standards on labour and human rights or related areas.

• Experience in Code of Conduct audits or management system-based audits as a certified and trained auditor is preferred.

• Experience in assessing companies in different industries is a strong asset.

• Experience in monitoring improvement plan status and progress from labour and human rights assessments.

• Experience in drafting regular status and progress report.

• Experience working with Government counterparts, UN agencies and/or non-governmental organizations is considered an asset.

• Certification in one or more of the following: ISO 9001, SA 8000, IRCA, or proof of successful completion of other social compliance training course is a strong asset.

• Strong knowledge of ethical trading practices, management systems on labour rights and due diligence on responsible business conduct.

• Strong knowledge of labour migration and supply chains transparency and management.

• Knowledge of Thailand and industry risks related to labour and human rights.

• Strong quantitative business analysis skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.

• Intermediate or basic-intermediate excel skills.

• Strong writing and communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Teamwork oriented but with a capacity to work independently.

• Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity

5. LANGUAGES

Required: English and Thai (Fluent)

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by August 18, 2021 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/sites/default/files/Recruitment/IOM%20Personal%20History%20Form%20with%20Declaration.xls Kindly indicate the reference code SVN021/2021 followed by your full name in the subject line.

Applications should include: a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability; b) a curriculum vitae; c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form (may be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/);

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 03.08.2021 to 18.08.2021