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Position Title               :  Roving Assistant

Duty Station                :  Bangkok, Thailand

Classification              :  General Service (G-4, THB 61,967.50 per month)

Type of Appointment  :  Special Short Term Contract

Initial 6 months with possibility of extension

Desired Start Date      :  As soon as possible

Closing Date               :  4 August 2023

Reference Code          :  SVN052/2023

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

1.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

Under the direct supervision of the Information Management Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of the Migration Data & Research Unit (MDRU) in Bangkok, the successful candidate will provide operational support to the establishment and implementation of the unit data collection and related research activities across various project sites in Thailand.

2.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide support to all MDRU data collection operations, including assessments and surveys, in different provinces where activities are implemented;
• Undertake regular travel to different project locations to support data collection exercises
• Assist in coordinating with enumerators in the field for project implementation activities, such as organizing work schedules, dispatching enumerators to assessed locations, ensuring timely submission of assessments and surveys, and helping to implement quality control checks. 
• Assist in direct data collection, including through key informant consultations, Focus Group Discussions and surveys.
• Support in the identification, recruitment and training of enumerators, and regularly monitor performance during data collection and quality of collected data;
• Assist in liaising with local authorities, NGO partners, other UN agencies, civil society and migrant communities to build and maintain a strong data collection/sharing and key informant network.
• Provide administrative support to MDRU operations, including with regards to keeping adequate attendance sheets and other records related to project expenditures and payments for enumerators.
• Assist in keeping an updated tracking of equipment, including tablets and other tools temporarily assigned to enumerators and partners.
• Support the regular adjustment and improvement of MDRU activities in relation to the evolving situation and operations in the field, including by identifying gaps and solutions to existing challenges.
• Perform such duties and travels as may be assigned by the direct supervisor.

3.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

•    School diploma with four years of relevant experience; or

•    University degree in social sciences, law, political science with two years of working experience in related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in activities comparable to those outlined in the ToR, preferably with an international or intergovernmental organization working on issues related to migrants and vulnerable populations in Thailand;
• Experience in liaising with government officials and in coordinating activities with NGOs and government partners is highly desired;
• Experience in organizing and coordinating workshops and trainings;
• Flexibility to travel for extended periods of time to the field, including over the weekend, is essential for this position.

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain trust and good working relationship with counterparts
• Team-oriented, but with capacity to work independently
• Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to deliver under tight  timelines
• Strong analytical abilities and confidence working with numbers
• Experience in working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures and professional backgrounds
• Fully computer literate
• Good writing, communication and negotiation skills
• Very good command of Thai and English

4.LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English and Thai (oral and written) is required.
• Knowledge of Burmese, Laotian or Cambodian is desirable.

5.DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels.
• Delivering results: Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn from the experiences of others.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities within own role and honours commitments to others and to the Organization.
• Communication: Encourages others to share their views, using active listening to demonstrate openness and to build understanding of different perspectives.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by August 4, 2023 at the latest.

Kindly indicate the reference code SVN052/2023 followed by your full name in the subject line.

Applications should include:

a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;

b) a curriculum vitae;

c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period: From 21.07.2023 to 04.08.2023