Project Clerk
: The International Organization for Migration (IOM)
: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร
: 2091
: 25 September 2023
09 October 2023
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title : Project Clerk
Duty Station : Mae Sot, Thailand
Classification : General Service (G-3, THB 49,198.25 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 : 9 October 2023
Reference Code : SVN057/2023
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 overall supervision of the Program Manager, Protection, and the direct supervision of the National Project Officer, based in Mae Sot, Tak province, the Project Clerk will be responsible for supporting the implementation of migrant assistance and counter-trafficking activities in Mae Sot district and surrounding area in Tak province.
2.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support the day-to-day implementation of activities under the Protection Unit;
- Support liaison with migrant communities at early stage to identify their needs and supports under IOM’s vulnerability criteria and communicate within the Unit for further planning of tailored services;
- Support the preparation and delivery of migrant assistance activities and case visits in Mae Sot and surrounding area in Tak province;
- Support outreach activities with target migrants such as a safe migration and anti-trafficking in persons awareness raising outreach;
- Provide general/clerical support services for workshops or meetings with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders;
- Provide general/clerical support services to support vulnerable migrants during the screening, identification, and follow-up assistance provided by IOM and its partners including the Royal Thai Government and civil society organizations;
- Provide interpretation and translation services to IOM project staff, governmental and non-governmental counterparts;
- Support the Program’s data collection efforts as various project sites, as well as the data inputs for IOM’s MIMOSA database;
- Draft minutes of meetings, activity reports, and monthly progress updates to the supervisor, as needed;
- Attend meetings and trainings as relevant to main duties;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
3.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma with at least three years of relevant experience; or
- University degree in law, international relations, political science, social science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least one year of relevant professional experience.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including migrants, refugees, and children considered an asset;
- Experience in interpretation or translation work is an asset;
- Experience working in a multicultural environment and demonstrated capacity to respect diversity is considered advantaged.
SKILLS
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain trust and good working relationship with counterparts;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Strong interest in the issue of labour migration and anti-trafficking in persons;
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and respect diversity;
- Team-work oriented but with a capacity to work independently;
- Good writing and communication skills.
4.LANGUAGES
- Fluency in Thai and Burmese (oral and written) is required.
- Knowledge of English or other languages spoken by minority groups from Myanmar
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: Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a hands-on approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives.
- Delivering results: Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Puts new learning into practice and draws on diverse sources of ideas and inspiration.
- Accountability: Accepts and gives constructive criticism; acknowledges and corrects mistakes and applies lessons learned for improvement.
- 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 October 9, 2023 at the latest.
Kindly indicate the reference code SVN057/2023 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 25.09.2023 to 09.10.202
Contact : bkkrecruitment@iom.int
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