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Vacancy Announcement

Kindernothilfe (German for “supporting children in need”) is a development cooperation partner that works to support vulnerable and marginalized children to develop their full potentials.

Kindernothilfe (KNH) was found in 1959 in Germany. Our programs in Thailand work through partnership with local non-governmental organizations and their networks. Now we support 12 projects in Thailand, Myanmar and Lao PDR to development policies and implementation in compliance with the Child Rights Convention. We focus on long-term results by empowering children and helping people help themselves, to overcome dependencies, and to strengthen voices of marginalized groups. We promote an effective form of support that makes a difference by creating a lasting impact in children’s lives.

To achieve the pathway of sustainable changes, we look for a ‘Programme manager’.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for overall progress and performances of the projects implementing by local partners;
• Support local partners in their project implementation, impact analysis and planning;
• Initiate capacity development for partners and team member;
• Initiate networking with Government Organizations (GOs), NGOs, and Child Rights networks/organizations;
• Build motivation, coach and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the team member;
• Coordinate with Finance manager on budget’s planning and financial reporting;
• Prepare and submit reports and plans in line with the KNH standards and formats to Country manager.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competency

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Sociology, International development or other related fields;
• Minimum of five years of experiences in non-profit organizations;
• Experiences in managing the child-rights based program/projects in the Northern Thailand, Laos and Myanmar and Children in the migration contexts are preferred.
• Strong knowledge and skills in Child Rights Programming and Impacts Orientation;

• Ability to effectively support, negotiate, and cooperate with those of other cultures;
• Excellent coordination, problem solving and coaching skills;
• Excellent communication skill in both Thai and English;
• Willingness to travel to remote areas and work at flexible/odd hours.

Employment:             Permanent staff (after passed the 6 month-probation)

Work station:             Chiang Mai, Thailand

How to apply:

The position is for Thai citizen only.

The applicants shall send

1. A cover letter  
2. A video clip with maximum 1.0 minute to ‘tell us why you are interested in the job at KNH and what attributions you bring to strengthen the KNH Country Program.’

to knhjobs@gmail.com using the subject line Programme manager.

Application Process is open until Tuesday, December 12^th, 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.