ThaiNGO

Vacancy Announcement

DIAKONIA is a Swedish non-profit and non-political organization for international development co-operation and humanitarian assistance. Diakonia supports more than 400 partner organisations in over 30 countries – in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

The base for Diakonia’s work is people’s will to improve and change the world. Fundamental thematic areas for Diakonia are democracy, gender equity, human rights, conflict and justice and social and economic justice.

Diakonia is recruiting a Regional Finance and Administration Officer as part of its Asia Regional Office team

Placement: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Planned starting: As soon as possible
Report to: Regional Administrator

Main Responsibilities
   - Manage finance and administration at the Asia Regional Office.
   - Keep up to date with Diakonia’s guidelines, and the local laws and regulations concerning finance and administration
   - Assist in monitoring and supporting the country offices in matters related to finance and administration.
   - Assist the Regional Administrator in preparing and reviewing the operation budget for the Regional Office.

Qualification and Experience
   - Bachelor degree specialized financial education.
   - 2-3 years of relevant experience is required.

Competence
   - Good administration skills, well-organized and active.
   - High communication skills and good command of spoken and written English and Thai.
   - Good interpersonal skills.
   - Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team and relate to staff in a proactive and contextual manner.
   - Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Merits
   - Experience of working with NGOs and funding agencies.
   - Interested in development work.

Applicants will need to hold Thai citizenship.
How to apply: Interested applicants shall submit resume in English using the Diakonia application format, which you can request by sending email to chutima.sungkumpa@diakonia.se stating “Application Format” in the subject field..

Submission of application along with photograph should reach us at the latest by October 7, 2015 by post to Diakonia Asia Regional Office, P.O. Box 302, Chiang Mai 50000 or by email: chutima.sungkumpa@diakonia.se.
Only Diakonia application format will be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Diakonia is an equal opportunity employer.