ThaiNGO

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title               :  Project Assistant

                                      (Open for Thai Nationals Only)

Duty Station                :  Bangkok, Thailand

Classification              :  General Service (G-4, THB 61,967.50 per month)

Type of Appointment  :  Special Short-Term Contract

Initial 6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date  :  As soon as possible

Closing Date               :  7 April 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 implements a range of national and regional projects aimed at addressing migration challenges and delivering increased protection and assistance to migrant workers and vulnerable migrants in a whole-of-society approach.

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 migrant workers and their families.

Under its Migration, Business and Human Rights (MBHR) portfolio, IOM works closely with various stakeholders, including government, private sector and civil society stakeholders. Under a unique and innovative programme, IOM carries out projects and initatives in partnership with private sector actors. Such interventions include, but are not limited to, policy advice and capacity-building in labour migration management; labour migration process mapping assessments; information-sharing and awareness-raising, and engaging in policy advocacy. These interventions aim to enhance migrant workers’ access to their human and labour rights and promote their fair and ethical recruitment and employment.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Labour Mobility and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer in Bangkok, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing logistical support to private sector liaisons and smooth implementation of IOM’s short-term cooperation private sector partnerships.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide support in data collection and analysis of relevant information in relation to the private sector management of recruitment and employment of migrant workers, and MBHR issues in Thailand;
• Support liaising with national and international project counterparts including government agencies, UN agencies, civil society organizations, recruitment agencies and particularly private sector partners;
• Assist in the organization of logistical and administrative procedure in the organization of dialouges, workshops, factory assessments, trainings on ethical recruitment, decent work and remediation;
• Provide support in activities related to the outreach and engagement with potential private sector actors, including Thai SMEs or MNEs with supply chain in Thailand, this includes provide support in translating project materials from English to Thai and from Thai to English;
• Provide administrative support in the preparation of project proposals and budgets to maintain and update project documentation as required, including updating and revising relevant project documents on PRIMA;
• Assist to prepare presentations, talking points and meeting materials as requested;
• Participate in meetings, conferences and other events on MBHR as requested;
• Undertake duty travel relating support to project implementation, project assessments, outreach, liaison and engagement with counterparts, etc;
• Perform such other duties as may be required.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• High school diploma with at least four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Development, Corporate Responsibility, Marketing, Human Rights, or any related fields from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant professional experience working on business and human rights, preferably in the context of labour migration, is required;
• Experience liaising with private sector actors is required;
• Experience in supporting the organization of events, workshops, and capacity building to private sector actors counterparts is required;
• Experience in supporting complex portfolios of projects, fast-changing interventions spanning across diverse thematic fields is a strong asset.

SKILLS

• Strong multi-task prioritization, organizational, and time management skills;
• Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity;
• Teamwork oriented but with a capacity to work independently;
• Confident writing and communication skills;

• Confident user of MS Officer applications and communication platforms such as Skype for Business, BlueJeans, CISCO WebEX;
• Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility;
• Strong interest in the issue of labour migration and anti-trafficking in persons;
• Solid understanding of the norms of professional ethics.

4. LANGUAGES

• Fluency in Thai and English (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of Burmese is desirable.

5. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 – behavioural indicators level 1

• 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.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.

• a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.

Other

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
• Only applicants who meet the above qualification will be considered.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: Careers | IOM Thailand.