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 is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Area Coordinator based in Kanchanaburi, Thailand for the Basic Education Support towards Transition (BEST) Project.
Application Deadline: 20th September 2022
Timeframe of Employment: 1st Otober 2022 – 28th February 2023
Job Overview: The Area Coordinator will work with the Project Manager and Field Officer to directly oversee and manage the implementation of the BEST project in Ban Don Yang camp in Ratchaburi province and Tham Hin camp in Kanchanaburi province along the Thai – Myanmar border. The Area Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of projects activities at the field level closely with the project staff in Mae Sot. This involves working closely with camp based staff, the field office and the support office in Chiang Mai to ensure that projects activities are implemented according to established work plans. The Area Coordinator will also build and maintain strong relationships with Thai Authorities, partner agencies and camp based staff
REPONSIBILITIES:
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Manage, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities in the two camps as assigned in accordance to the to the project logical framework and work plan as detailed in the project proposal and implemented under ADRA Thailand policies and guidelines. This includes working closely with the project team. The Area Coordinator will implement new initiatives in the camps.
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Support the procurement processes, recording and reporting expenditure within camps and at the field office level.
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Monitor and track activities producing monthly reports as required in accordance with the project activities as may be requested by the project management (Project Manager, Coordinator and or Director).
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Collaboration and support to other ADRA Thailand projects working in the camps as necessary to build positive relationships with the stakeholders and strengthening cohesion and synergies amongst ADRA projects within same area of operation.
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Ensure effective communication and coordinating with the Project Manager, Field Officer and appropriate staff to ensure successful project implementation.
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Oversee and work closely with the and Logistics and Procurement Officer to ensure that required materials for activities are delivered to the camp on time and according to plan;
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Prepare and carry out assessments relevant to project activities on time and in collaboration with local partners such as KRCEE and OCEE;
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Coordinate and liaise with OCEE, SCLOs (school community liaison officers), head teachers, teachers, and PTAs to implement project activities;
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Represent ADRA Thailand to Thai Authorities, adjoining Thai communities, camp communities, NGOs/CBOs, donors and others as required;
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Attend monthly or quarterly NGO, MOI, stakeholder meetings related to area of responsibility;
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Build and maintain strong working relationships with education stakeholders, any camp-based staff, OCEE and KRCEE;
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Attend, on occasion, head teacher meetings and PTA meetings in camps providing support as needed and fostering positive and fruitful relationships;
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Liaise with Thai Authorities to secure permission and camp passes for ADRA Thailand staff, visitors and materials entering the camps.
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Coordinate field visits by ADRA Thailand senior management staff, Thai Education Authorities, donors and others as required.
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Escalate issues requiring immediate solution for smooth project implementation to the Project Manager.
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Perform other tasks as required by the Project Manager.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
Educational Qualifications and Experience:
Experience:
Language Skills:
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Strong English verbal and written language skills
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Strong Karen and/or Burmese verbal and written language skills
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Strong Thai verbal skills
Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to work in a Christian context
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Must be willing to travel and work in remote camps along the Thai – Myanmar border (estimated at 50% of time)
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Willingness to implement policies and procedures with a professional and constructive attitude
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Must have strong operational management skills and be team orientated
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Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
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Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Strong computer skills (Including Microsoft Office proficiency)
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Understanding of diversity in working environment
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Valid driving license is required
Core Competencies:
Specific:
How to apply: In the subject line of the email, please write “Area Co-ordinator.” Please send applications (cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, salary expectation, copy of Identification document, copy of driving license, educational certificate and/or training certificate) to: hr@adrathailand.org by 5pm, 20th September 2022.
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. ADRA Thailand is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job. The offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which includes background checks.
For further information, please contact: hr@adrathailand.org or 053 839 402 ext. 12
Closing Date : 19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)
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