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Do you have at least three years of administrative and operational support experience in non-profit
organizations? Are you value-driven, socially minded, communicative and enjoy working with people
from different backgrounds?
Then you could fit in well with us!
Your role and tasks:
Under the supervision of the FES ORCA Managing Director, and the direct supervision of the Programme Managers for the regional Geopolitics, the Office Administrator/Programme Assistant will contribute to the programmatic activities on tomorrow’s global order. As an Office Administrator/Programme Assistant, you are in charge of the logistical support of our programmes. He/she coordinates operational, logistical and administrative activities to ensure the professional functioning of the office and our programmes. He/she assists the Managing Director and Programme Managers in their tasks and responsibilities. Other duties include planning and organizing events in Thailand and throughout the region (in close consultation with the FES country offices), procurement of services and goods in compliance with budget and policy guidelines, liaising with services providers and providing support to visiting delegations. The Office Administrator/Programme Assistant regularly updates the office filing systems and ensures maintenance of record retention in accordance with FES policies and procedures, including maintaining an up-to-date office calendar.
What we expect:
• A diploma/degree with at least two years of work experience with international non-profit organizations.
• Proven track record in successfully coordinating complex administrative and logistical operations, including experience in procurement and in managing service providers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Experience in effectively supporting organizations in implementing partner-oriented programmes and collaboration with partners of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Native Thai language proficiency and very good command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision as well as in a larger multicultural team.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and other office software.
• Considered a plus: Practical experience with internet content management systems.
What we offer:
• Exciting and meaningful occupation in one of Asia’s most dynamic regions.
• Full-time employment (40 hrs/week), with suitable home office arrangements for one year.
• Competitive fixed salary, 13th month salary, health and life/accident insurance, provident and social security fund contributions.
• Collegial working atmosphere in a dynamic, dedicated and innovative international team.
• Applicants must be Thai citizens.
Are you interested?
Please send your cover letter, CV and relevant supporting documents by September 15th, 2022, to info.orca@fes.de.
When you submit your documents, please indicate in the Email subject the vacancy number and position title you are applying for. (FES ORCA / VN07-22)
Closing Date : 19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)