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Thailand Programme Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reports to:     Thailand Programme Manager, Minority Rights Group International

Location:         Anywhere in Thailand.  Location must have low risks of interference or interruptions, good internet access and good travel connections to the Southern Border Provinces (SBP). Post holder must be able to travel to project locations on work related visits without hindrance.

Duration:        This is an 50% post (i.e.  2.5 days per week).  This post will run from 15 March 2022 until 30 June 2023.

Salary:           Grade C, 37,000 THB

Deadline:        March 14^th, 2022

To apply:            Please FILL OUT THIS FORM and upload HERE

Please note we do not accept CVs. A full application form must be completed.

A:       Purpose of the job

The purpose of this post is to help Minority Rights Group International (MRGI) achieve its aims and objectives through the implementation of its program ‘Inclusive Peacebuilding in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces”. This program is supported by the European Union and aims to realise the full protection of the rights of marginalised communities in Thailand’s deep south.  This program is supported by the European Union and aims to realise the full protection of the rights of marginalised communities in Thailand’s deep south.  The post holder will also contribute to MRG’s core principles and strategy and help develop new programmes in the Asia region.

B:       Main duties and responsibilities

1.         Planning

Develops and implements plans to deliver MRG’s programme entitled ‘‘Inclusive Peacebuilding in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces” within the objectives set by the Deputy Director, in charge of overseeing the implementation of the entire project, providing supervision, advice and support to all other team members and partners. Contributes to the development and design of new programmes for additional work in the region and may then deliver new programmes if successfully developed and funded.

            3.         Programme Activity

• 1. Deliver work under MRG’s programme ‘‘Inclusive Peacebuilding in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces”. This will include:
• Designing and implementing minority rights trainings
• Coordinating regional exchange visits.
• Supporting partners in participatory research trainings, implementation and reporting.
• Rolling out a subgranting mechanisms through grantee selection, implementation and reporting. 

• Supporting partners in networking, advocacy and media work.
• Carrying out international and national advocacy
• Supporting partners and programme participants if they are threatened as a result of their cooperation with the programme.
  2. Develop and maintain good working relationships with partners to meet programme objectives.
  3. Build and maintain networks with international and local NGOs and other stakeholders working in fields relevant to the project.
  4. Disseminate results of work carried out under the programme, as well as MRG research and experience on minorities generally, including the development and maintenance of a database of relevant contacts.  Source new funding opportunities and work with fundraising team members to generate and submit proposals for both matchfunding for existing programmes and new work.
  5. Monitor the delivery of all activities under the programme, ensuring they are on schedule, of good quality, achieving targets, and within budget.
  6. Oversee and manage the project budget.
  7. Evaluate the outcomes and impacts of programmes including ensuring that mechanisms to gather all necessary data are in place.
  8. Draft narrative reports to donors and review and annotate financial reports to donors.
  9. Liaise with and nurture programme donors in consultation with the fundraising team, draft narrative reports, and report on any changes to the programme and the regional and in-country networks.
  10. Liaise with consultants, trainers, evaluators and researchers who may be contracted to provide services under the programme.
  11. Support project staff and personally work to ensure that full gender and disability inclusion is achieved throughout the project and in all project results.

            4.         Financial

4.1 Responsible for managing a budget up to/around 300,000 EUR per annum.

4.2 Support partners in financial reporting

4.3 Monitor spending and resolve any variances or budget issues.

5.         General

Undertakes such other tasks as may reasonably be requested by the Thailand Programme Manager. Participates in relevant MRG meetings. Contributes to the evaluation of MRG activities and publications. Covers for absent staff on related work as necessary. The geographical region and or thematic area covered by the job holder may need to be varied from time to time.

            6.         Confidential information

                        Responsible for maintaining confidentiality as the job holder will be entitled to a very high level of access to confidential information pertaining to partners, participants, beneficiaries and MRG's strategies, detailed financial information, and also access to sensitive external information which may impact on MRG's activities.

            7.         Degree of supervision

                        The job holder will be expected to report to the Thailand Programme Manager any variation from agreed plans and schedules, and to report regularly on the programme and projects’ progress.

            8.         Working conditions

                        MRG would expect the job holder to work from home and will cover only the costs of communications and consumables. Travel to the project location will be essential  approximately 6 times per year, where the management team deem it safe to do so. The job holder may need to travel to the UK for periodic team meetings or training and must be able to obtain a UK business visit visa to do so. Travel within South or South East Asia, the UK, USA or Europe to carry out advocacy, visit donors, to give or receive training may also be necessary.  The job holder is required to maintain the pace of work which may at times be high, and will need to manage several tasks simultaneously.

The work will involve sensitive and careful work with communities and a variety of NGOs in complex and insecure environments.

Although the primary purpose of this post is to coordinate and implement the currently funded programme described above, the job holder may be required to work partly or wholly on other areas of MRG’s work. This is to allow MRG to move staff away from work which is unfunded or underfunded or is no longer a priority for the organisation, to work on areas which have more funding, are growing or which are understaffed. This will normally involve the job holder in carrying out tasks similar or identical to those listed in this job description but applied to different programmes or projects.

Minority Rights Group         PERSON SPECIFICATION

            Job title:            Thailand Programme Coordinator

A. Education and Knowledge

Essential

• A detailed knowledge of the current social and political context in South East Asia, Thailand and the SBP in particular, including the situation and needs of indigenous and minority communities in the area.
• Good working knowledge of international human rights and minority rights.

Desirable

• Excellent knowledge of international human rights and minority rights law and practice

B. Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience of working on human rights (preferably minority or indigenous rights) in South East Asia with a similar level of responsibility to that of this post.
• 1 year experience each of at least two out of the following four areas:
         -Community participatory research methods

- Designing and running training events
- National human rights, peacebuilding and/or advocacy processes
- Building networks and coalitions

• 1 year of experience working with local NGOs particularly overseeing financial and narrative reporting.
• 2 years experience successfully managing international projects including drawing up and managing budgets, monitoring, quality control, scheduling, and evaluation.
• 1 year of experience managing a project funded by an international statutory donor, liaising with the donor, producing narrative and financial reports.
• 2 years experience of work involving complex security settings.

Desirable

• 1 year experience of working on peacebuilding or conflict situations.
• Experience working on European Funded programmes.

C. Abilities and Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Very good working knowledge of Thai, working knowledge of Melayu also desirable.
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Good writing and numeracy skills
• Proven ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work as a team but also use own initiative
• Proven ability to stay calm under pressure and to assess and absorb information quickly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to gain the confidence of members of minority communities and diplomats
• Ability and willingness to travel as required including trips to project locations
• Computer literate and knowledge of Word for Windows, spreadsheets, databases, the Internet and email packages

D. Personality

Essential

• Ability to maintain on-going and productive contact with remote team members
• Punctuality and reliability
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of MRG
• Commitment to mainstreaming gender and sensitivity to women’s rights issues
• Enthusiastic about working in a multicultural environment and committed to equal opportunities
   

February 2022