: ActionAid Thailand (AAT)
: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร
: 1914
: 19 May 2015
Urgently Reguired!
The Organization
ActionAid is an international organisation, working with over 25 million people in more than 40 countries for a world free from poverty and injustice. ActionAid Thailand is part of the ActionAid International Federation and has been working with people and communities in the country for a decade addressing issues related to poverty and human rights.
Project Manager (North Project)
Location: Chiang Rai, Thailand
The Position:
The main role of the position involves the management of the Project -“Empowerment is a Process: the De-marginalisation of Hill Communities in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai Provinces” at provincial district and village levels, ensuring effective implementation and that it is in line with the original proposal and donor requirements. The Project Manager will work closely with the partners in the field and will report to AAT office in Bangkok.
Responsibilities:
Fundraising
Maintain and update donor communications on project status and or changes
Represent and promote the Project nationally
Link Project with new and related initiatives to promote new funding sources
Project Implementation
Develop strategic project implementation plan together with partner organizations and network, and provide coordination and follow-up support
Extend full support to partner organizations in implementing the project in accordance with contractual requirements
Manage and resolve any obstacle to deliverables by linking the project and partners to appropriate support, even outside the project specifications, e.g. ActionAid Thailand’s mission objectives, impact assessment, etc.
Ensure all programme activities are sensitive to and responsive to changes in the political, social, and economic environments in the project area
Partnership Management
Support in building partnership
Maintain regular contact with partners in order to seek feedback from them for continuous improvement of the organisation
Ensure that relationship with partner is in accordance with contract requirement and that the principles of partnership and accountability are maintained throughout project implementation
As a service to partner, ensure that there is no duplication of activities through coordination with other local agencies
Coordinate with local government offices and other agencies
Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting
Coordinate to design, establish and manage appropriate project monitoring and evaluation framework
Ensure maintenance of Management Information Systems related to documentation of the project, including timely delivery of donor financial and narrative reports
Make reports in related fields to AAI, donors and government
Maintain all project documentation and archives
Qualification & Experience
Bachelor Degree in social sciences, development studies or management
At least 5 years relevant experience in a multi-culture working environment, preferably an NGO with management experience
Experience in designing, setting up and coordinating the monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment systems and processes of a project
Proven experience in working with local partners, community development and engaging with local authorities
Thorough understanding of development and human right issues in the country
Sound knowledge in the political, social, economic and historic environment in which ActionAid's poverty alleviation programmes are operating at both national and community levels
Understanding of the project cycle management
Knowledge of the realities of development partners, donor institutions, government agencies and the not-for-profit sector in the country
Good understanding of normal practice in non-profit organizations
Good at spoken and written English communication
Application Procedures
An application letter indicating how you meet the key requirements and expected salary along with an updated CV including two referees should be sent by 31 May 2015 to Jobs.thailand@actionaid.org
We respect all applications but we will respond only to the shortlisted candidates. This position is open for THAI nationality only.
For more information, please visit www.actionaid.org or call 02-279-6601-2 Ext. 103
