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SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER - SONGKHLA

DAI (Thailand) Ltd, an international consulting firm, is recruiting a highly qualified and motivated person to work as Senior Program Manager on the USAID-funded Together program in Thailand based in Songkhla. The Senior Program Manager will be report directly to the Chief of Party. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Songkhla Office, maintaining relations with government officials and oversight of technical activities within the context of Together Activity objectives. The period of employment for this position is one year with possibility of extension. The position is open to Thai Nationals only.

Initiated in August 2018, Together works with the Royal Thai Government to strengthen its capacity to engage and communicate with citizens, increasing its ability to effectively address citizen concerns and strengthen social cohesion. Together collaborates with CSOs to improve their capacity to advocate for public interests and work with government to develop solutions to common challenges. Through its partnerships and activities, Together expands the space for dialogue and reconciliation, and facilitates the growth of attitudes, networks, and mechanisms that nurture peace, tolerance, and responsive governance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance to the Songkhla-based technical and operations staff;
• Maintain relations and consult regularly with Royal Thai Government counterparts, local and international CSOs, universities and donors active in the Deep South on development, political, security and access issues;
• Identify capacity building and technical assistance needs of Royal Thai Government officials and local CSO counterparts, and assist in the design, management and implementation of associated activities in support of Together objectives;
• Lead the design and writing of grant and project activity proposals and ensure completion of technical scopes of work and implementation plans in accordance with USAID and DAI regulations;
• Monitor and assess the impact of Together activities, with a focus on how grant and project activity portfolios in specific geographic locations contribute to broader Activity objectives, through frequent visits to the field and interviews with participants and beneficiaries; and
• Assist the Chief of Party with reporting tasks, including quarterly and annual reports, success stories and other reports as required and requested by USAID and DAI.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in local, regional and national programs addressing public policy and government systems, governance, media, social inclusion and gender issues, with focus on the Deep South;
• Experience working with local government, universities and CSOs in the Deep South, and strong relationships with government officials, academics and CSO leaders;
• Strong management skills and ability to lead a diverse staff;
• Advanced university degree in related field, including political science, sociology, public administration, economics;
• Experience designing and managing a portfolio of project activities;
• Deep knowledge and understanding of governance issues in Deep South;
• Knowledge of and working experience with USAID grant policies and regulations;
• Excellent public speaking, facilitation and communications skills; and
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Thai Language. Fluency in Pattani-Malay language an asset.

Application Instructions: Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter (both in English) via https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/zqjirllhxg/index.html?1647959513953 by 4 April 2022.

Please specify the position title in the subject line of the transmittal email. Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or in-person applications will be accepted.