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Vacancy Announcement

Project Coordinator

Empowerment of Local Networks and Local Authorities (LAs) for Sustainable Ing Watershed Management (IWSM)

RECOFTC, Thailand Country Program

Application Deadline:  15th October 2015
 

RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests holds a unique and important place in the world of forestry. It is the only international not‐for‐profit organization that specializes in capacity development for community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC engages in strategic networks and effective partnerships with governments, nongovernment organizations, civil society, the private sector, local people, and research and educational institutes throughout the Asia‐Pacific region and beyond. With over 25 years of international experience and a dynamic approach to capacity development—involving research, analysis and synthesis; strategic communication; training and learning networks; and piloting and demonstrating—RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for people and forests.

RECOFTC is currently seeking a Project Coordinator – Empowerment of Local Networks and Local Authorities for Sustainable Ing Watershed Management (IWSM) under Thailand Country Program.  The successful applicant will be based at Phayao province.  The contract duration is for two years with a possibility of extension.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Coordinator works as a lead member for implementing the RECOFTC- EU’s project on the Empowerment of Local Networks and Local Authorities for Sustainable Ing Watershed Management (IWSM) covering communities in ChaingRai and Phayao provinces, Thailand. The IWSM project is 42 months long started since March 2015 with support by EU. S/he will hold a leadership role to ensure that the project would successfully delivered its expected results and be effectively managed according to the work plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Under the direct supervision of RECOFTC’s Thailand Program Coordinator and with guidance from the IWSM project Advisory Committee and project Steering Committee, the incumbent will manage the IWSM Project and ensure effective and timely planning, development, delivery, and monitoring and evaluation of an integrated and coherent IWSM Project.

The Project Coordinator will also contribute to the overall development and management of the IWSM project. The Project Coordinator will work with CF Partnership Officer and report to the Thailand Country Program Coordinator. S/he has the following responsibilities and duties:

Take the lead role in planning, implementing and monitoring to ensure that the project outputs are delivered as plan and yield to the expected results

Manage and ensure that IWSM team members received adequate support and be able to perform their roles effectively as well to have regular team meeting and clear communication within the team

Ensure that the project finance are effectively and efficiently managed and utilized according to the budget plan and be fully accountable according to EU and RECOFTC financial policies and procedures

Coordinate all financial management functions, including the budget planning and forecast, monitoring budget spending, recording of the budget spending and reporting is correct and on time

Coordinate with the RECOFTC Thailand Program Coordinator, Chiang RaiRajabhat University (CRRU, Co applicant), the IWSM Committee, In Watershed People’s Assembly (IWPA) and key partners to have review and monitoring of project as planned

Coordinate with the key stakeholders and partners and RECOFTC team to have a periodic analysis of emerging issues relevant the Ing Watershed Management to identify intervention required for IWSM project.

Coordinate with the Training Coordinator on capacity development need assessment and develop strategy to provide capacity development support to the key target groups – targeted communities, local authority, Ing Watershed People’s Assembly (IWPA) and relating government officers for strengthening IWSM

Take a lead in designing M&E system for the project and ensure that the system is well maintained and the data are used for measuring progress and planning of the project

Ensure that knowledge and experiences of good practice of IWSM are properly documented and disseminated to other watershed management networks in Thailand

Ensure timely submission of planning documents, results-based progress reports,

Any other responsibility required by the Thailand Country Program Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree or preferable Master’s Degree in forestry, NRM, environmental, political science, rural development or related field.

8-10 years experience in project management or field coordination in the area of forestry, natural resource management or rural development

Strong commitment to CBNRM, empowerment, decentralization and participatory approaches

Proven experience in team management, stakeholder coordination, and building cross sectors cooperation and networking

Proven experience in project financial management and in report writing for international donor organizations

Good in communication and strong experience in facilitating participatory training and meeting

Excellent oral and written communication skills in Thai

Good command of English (both speaking and writing)

Thai nationality

Willingness to travel frequently within Thailand and possibly within the region

General

In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics (including attitudes and skills):

Interpersonal communication skills, individually and in-groups, with an ability to work as an active member of teams. This implies flexibility and open-mindedness

Possess leadership personality, and able to take on and solve problems quickly and efficiently;

Hands-on experience and able to work independently with minimum supervision;

Initiative and ability to make informed independent judgments (which is not inconsistent with an overall team approach);

Ability to work in a variety of cultural and institutional contexts, with respect to the integrity of difference cultures

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV and a cover letter indicating why they are suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors to hr@recoftc.org. Please quote the position title in the subject line as Project Coordinator, IWSM of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a competitive compensation package. However, offers shall be based on salary history, relevant experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.  RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit.

Note: RECOFTC retains the right to offer the position at a certain grade dependent on qualifications and experience required by the position.