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Employment Opportunity

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

THAILAND

ADRA is a global network of independent humanitarian organizations established in 1984 by the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the specific purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief. ADRA Thailand works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action. ADRA Thailand has served vulnerable and marginalized people in Thailand through community development initiatives targeting Food Security, Economic Development, Primary Health and Education. ADRA Thailand’s emergency response initiatives provide aid to disaster survivors and people fleeing active conflict from Myanmar.

ADRA’s purpose statement is: To serve humanity so that all may live as God intended. This is coupled with our motto: Justice. Compassion. Love.

ADRA Thailand has been working with vulnerable and marginalized communities in Thailand since 1984. ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.

ADRA Thailand is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Field Officer based in Mae Lao District, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Application deadline: Open until filled

Job overview: Responsible for specific tasks related to schools, communities and networks including churches, GOs and NGOs. Ensure all information of communities, churches and schools are collected and well managed. The Community Field Officer is responsible for providing financial support to low-income families.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Project Manager to identify project beneficiaries in line with programme documents

• Along with the shelter coordinator, undertake assessments in the community identifying those in need of support in line with the project focus

• Coordinates with statekholders at community level to plan and organize for activities such as meetings, workshops and etc.

• Follow up with each beneficiary who receives support (students and families)

• Ensure financial support is disbursed in a timely manner and for the intended purpose.

• Represent ADRA in networking and stakeholder meeting as assigned by supervisor

• Provide monthly report, activities report, meetings/trip report and workshop report on community and schools activities

• Provide quarterly human interest stories

• Develop contracts and forms for community activities

• Design activities and presented work plan to Project Manager before executing.

• Lead in planning, implementing and monitoring of the project activities at the community level as per program design

• Visit target communities on regular basis to get their perceptions and experience so as to assist in planning and development relevant community-oriented and sustainable programs

• Conduct life skills training and events for communities and schools

• Update project activities on social medial (Facebook and Instagram) regularly

• Develop presentation, update information on current situation of human trafficking, child rights and relevant issues.

• Perform other tasks as required by the Project Manager

Preferred candidates are expected to meet the following:

Minimum Skills & Education Required:

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in community development or related field

Experience:

• 2 – 3 year experience work in related field

Language Skills:

• Fluent in spoken and written Thai

• Proficiency in English is an advantage

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a Christian context

• Have strong operational management skill

• Understanding of diversity in working environment

• Ability to handle work efficiently and accurately under time constraints

• Strong computer skills (Including Microsoft Office proficiency)

• Excellent public relation and communication skills

• Hands on and able to perform work independently

• Experience working with school teachers, children and communities

• Valid driver’s license for a car a must

Competencies:

• Working with people (2.1)

• Relating and networking (3.1)

• Writing and reporting (4.1)

• Planning and organizing (6.1)

• Presenting and Communicating (3.3)

Application Procedure:

In the subject line of the email, please write “Applying for Community Field Officer” Please send applications: (Cover letter, CV, salary expectation, copy of Identification document, copy of driving license, educational certificate and/or training certificate) to: hr@adrathailand.org

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which can include criminal records

For further information, please contact: hr@adrathailand.org or 053 839 402 ext. 12