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Position Title               :  Project Assistant (Protection/Child Protection)

Duty Station                :  Bangkok, Thailand

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

Type of Appointment  :  Special Short-Term Contract

Initial 9 months with possibility of extension

Desired Start Date      :  As soon as possible

Closing Date               :  12 September 2023

Reference Code          :  SVN055/2023

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:

International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Thailand implements a range of national and regional projects aimed at addressing migration challenges and delivering increased protection and assistance to vulnerable migrants in partnership with government, civil society and private sector counterparts. 

IOM supports the development of sustainable solutions to reduce systemic vulnerabilities and to provide increased support to vulnerable migrants, including stranded migrants, victims of trafficking, asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, and exploited and abused migrants. Projects support in the delivery of protection and assistance to vulnerable and stranded migrants, especially migrant children and their primary caregivers, through the provision of a wide range of services including psychosocial support, learning activities and educational support, as well as promoting social cohesion of migrant communities and host countries, in line with IOMs  institutional guidance and approaches.  This promoting alternatives to detention for migrant children, enhance access to screening and basic rights services and promoting tailored support through referral and collaboration between key protection actors.

Under the overall supervision of the Program Officer, Counter Trafficking, Protection Unit (PXU), and the direct supervision of the National Project Officer (Child Protection) in Bangkok, the Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting the implementation and monitoring of migrant assistance, and child protection interventions in Thailand.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide overall support in the day-to day implementation and monitoring of protection interventions under IOM Thailand’s Protection portfolio, including timely delivery, quality control, administrate matters follow-up and financial support in line with IOM polices, and procedures and donor requirements.  
• Carry out individual sessions with vulnerable migrants (VoTs, UASC, etc.) through screening and vulnerability assessments, and provide in-kind assistance and referral services to protection actors in line with IOMs protection principles and approaches (including MIMOSA), in close coordination with relevant units including the AVM-CT sub-unit 
• Support the organization of trainings, meetings and other project events including drafting invitation letter, preparing minutes of meeting as needed;
• Coordinate closely with colleagues from the Protection Unit, providing regular progress updates to the Senior Programme Assistant, including preparing budget forecasts and updating project planners;
• Support the development of periodic reports on project implementation in a timely fashion and in accordance with donor requirements, by providing inputs where applicable;
• Provide support to maintain positive relationships with Royal Thai Government (RTG) counterparts, project partners, UN agencies, NGOs, community-based organizations and any other key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of project activities;
• Assist in monitoring RTG policy related to project activities, including policies relating to rights protection of vulnerable migrants including the rights of the children in the context of migration, and provide updates on important policy development to project staff;
• As requested by supervisor, participate in select meetings with government and civil society counterparts, particularly in relation to migrant children and their primary caregiver and protection of vulnerable migrants and migrant rights;
• As required by supervisor, undertake travel duty within Thailand, to monitor and support activities undertaken in the field, including of beneficiaries receiving assistance;
• Support the organization and logistical coordination of events, such as capacity building workshops and meetings;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by direct supervisor.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• High school diploma with at least four years of relevant professional experience or,
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of education, psychology, law, international relations, political science, social science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with minimum of two years of relevant professional experience

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working for non-governmental organizations, international governmental organizations or government institutions;
• Experience working on the protection and assistance of vulnerable migrant populations especially with migrant children
• Proven understanding of migration dynamics in Thailand and of vulnerabilities experienced by migrant populations;
• Experience of protection work will be considered an asset;
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and demonstrated capacity to respect diversity;

SKILLS

• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory;
• Sound knowledge of programme implementation and evaluation;

4. LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English and Thai are required (oral and written).
• Burmese or other languages spoken by minority groups from Myanmar; Khmer; Lao are 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 September 12, 2023 at the latest.

Kindly indicate the reference code SVN055/2023 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 29.08.2023 to 12.09.2023