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Plan International (Thailand Program Office)

Plan International is an international, humanitarian, child-centered development organisation without religious, political or governmental affiliations.  Plan is one of the world’s largest international non-government organisation who works with and for children and communities in 51 developing countries around the world, 14 of which are in Asia. Plan Thailand is looking for the following position.   

-Urgently Required-

Project Manager – Disaster Risk Management (DRM)

Location:   Bangkok Office

Roles:

To lead and manage Plan Thailand disaster risk reduction program including overall management of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation projects, Safe School project, and overseeing disaster preparedness and response activities of Plan Thailand and partners in line with the Plan Thailand’s Country Strategy Program (CSP) and Plan International’s global DRM strategy.

Technically support related staff/partners for successful implementation of DRM projects through Plan’s Child Centered Community Development (CCCD) process.

Responsibilities

Planning

In line with Plan Thailand Country Strategic Plan, develop the Long/Short term plan and Action plan with budget for DRM related programs

Develop project outlines

Identify the content, methodology, risk, opportunity , and strategy for implementation plan of  DRM Projects/Program

Create Project Outline prior payment to ensure budget availability with correct account code

Implement & Management

Lead the development of detailed project implementation plan for Plan Thailand on all DRR/DRM projects, in coordination with ARO’s focal points and donors and in accordance with Plan’s CCCD approach

Lead , manage, and also initiate / facilitate the process of partners selection and recruitment for the project implementation

Oversee Plan Thailand’s disaster preparedness and response (including managing and building capacity of Plan Thailand’s Emergency Go-team), utilizing Plan disaster preparedness documents and assessment tool

Closely works with the selected partners to train/provide technical advise/facilitate the development of project framework, work procedure, standard, polices, and other related conditions in order to build capacity, deliver the efficient/effective result, and achieve the goal

Oversee the partner’s implementation/management program and supervise the task and performance of DRM team to ensure quality implementation

Management of portfolio of programmes and activities: programme cycle management, staff management and financial management.

Engagement in policy dialogue and advocacy with government sectors and civil society stakeholders at all levels

Prepare project proposals and raise funds for DRM work in Thailand (Disaster Risk Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Climate Change)

Qualifications:

Bachelor or Master degree in Social Science, development, disaster risk management or related fields

2-5 years  experience in Program management: situation analysis; planning; implementation, management, monitoring; and assessment/evaluation of disaster risk reduction & management project or other development projects that relate to disaster management, environment protection or climate change and at least 3 years at management level

Experience in setting up policies/ systems/ procedures for strengthening internal organization preparedness is desirable

Relevant program experience in either / or education in emergencies / protection in emergencies / food crisis or flood management is desired

Facilitation skills:  group discussion and other participatory tools & techniques for situation analysis, planning, monitoring, and   assessment/evaluation.

A willingness and ability to travel extensively (around 50% of time)

Good command of English and computer literacy

Some experience in working for a multi- cultural organisation will be advantage

Plan has a Child Protection Policy and commits to promoting gender equality in align with Plan’s gender equality commitments.  The applicants should be willing to allow Plan to conduct a police check once considered for the position.

The successful candidate will be provided a competitive remuneration package

Only short-list candidates will be notified

This position is opened to Thai citizens only. Please submit your CV with a letter stating

current & expected salary 

email to : thailand.hr@plan-international.org by 16h October 2015

Office location: Plan Thailand 14th  Floor, 253  Sukhumvit 21 Road (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110.  (Tel.  02 259 8284 - 7)

 “Plan International is committed to child protection, does not tolerate child abuse, and gender equality”