ThaiNGO

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title               :   Thai Copy-Editor  

Duty Station                :    Home-Based

Classification:                 Consultancy

Type of Appointment  :  Consultant Contract (6 months)

Desired Start Date      :  10 March 2024

Closing Date               :  31 January 2024

Reference Code          :  CFA007/2024

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:

IOM Thailand’s Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI) unit works to foster the synergies between labour migration and development, and to promote legal avenues of labour migration as an alternative to irregular migration. Moreover, LMI aims to facilitate the development of policies and programmes that are in the interest of migrants and society, providing effective protection and assistance to labour migrants and their families. Key LMI interventions include policy advice, capacity-building in labour migration management; protection of workers throughout the labour migration process; promotion of ethical recruitment and decent, including supply chains management; information-sharing and awareness-raising; and migrant training and integration.

LMI in IOM Thailand carries out various regional programmes related to Migration, Business and Human Rights (MBHR) and work extensively with multi-stakeholders: government, private sector and civil society organization (CSO). To complement to LMI interventions promoting fair and ethical recruitment and employment of migrant workers, a variety of documentations such as policy papers, guidelines, research, and training manual are developed, such as for purpose of advocacy, enhancing evidence base and capacity building.

Under the direct supervision of the Partnership and Programme Coordinator based in Bangkok, Thailand and under the overall supervision of the Head of LMI Unit, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of publications by providing support of reviewing, editing, and proofreading external and internal documents undertaken across all MBHR portfolio.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

IOM seeks a consultant, to carry out any, or a combination of the following tasks:

• Review and edit LMI external and internal technical documents, reports, publications fact sheets, newsletters, technical reports, semi-annual performance reports, and presentations for the content and flow upon request;

• Review assigned content and edit for grammar, punctuation, logic, clarity, tone and consistency;
• Supports conducting periodic quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with IOM in-house style guidelines and external publication and communication standards both analytical and stylistic;
• Work with project team to revise content to ensure that content is published in a timely manner
• Perform other editing duties as assigned.

Prior to each task/assignment, IOM will provide the consultant with concrete outputs to be

delivered, in line with above mentioned tasks.

While this is not committed, the consultant may expect to work on IOM’s assignments 15 to

20 hours per month. Payments will be made on a monthly basis, based on hours worked.

3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Science, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Communication or other relevant fields from an accredited institution.

Experiences:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in technical writing and editing;
• Previous experience of working with UN is an asset;
• Experience and familiarity with multiple types of editing: proofreading, copyediting and substantive editing.

Skills:

• Knowledge on labour migration context in Asia and the Pacific is desired.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent grasp of language with special attention to spelling, syntax, grammar, and punctuation.
• Strong time management skills.  
• Expertise in word processing software.
• Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity.  
• Team work oriented but with a capacity to work independently.  

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Thai (oral and written) is required.

4. DESIRABLE COMPENTENCIES

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

• 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 31 January 2024 at the latest.

Kindly indicate the reference code CFA007/2024 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/documents/IOM%20Personal%20History%20Form%20with%20Declaration.xls

d) Two writing samples (relevant to labour migration is preferred)

e) Hourly quote/rate for tasks described under Section 2 Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 17.01.2024 – 31.01.2024