ThaiNGO

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, recently registered in Thailand as Foreign Private Organization and will have regional representation office in Bangkok, Thailand. It is currently looking for a highly qualified ADSP Manager to set up and manage the solutions platform in the regional office.

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (https://adsp.ngo/) is an initiative which aims to contribute to the development of solutions for populations affected by displacement in the region.

The position manages the regional ADSP platform, across a collective network of NGOs, and is responsible for project and staff management for platform connected to this initiative. The Manager is expected to lead the development and management of these projects, coordinate closely with partner agencies and provide line and technical management of ADSP’s Specialist and Officers. Within the initiative’s framework, the Manager is expected to take a lead in developing and coordinating research, policy and advocacy initiatives and to support the application of that learning to practice. The Manager will support linkages between programming in the region included in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

The position works hand in hand with the Steering Committee as well as with the Technical Committee.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Management

• Facilitate the implementation of the ADSP Strategy 2023-2025; Coordinate the development of the strategic priorities and subsequent workplans for the Afghan and Myanmar displacement axes.
• Support the day-to-day functioning of the ADSP including ensuring smooth communication and cooperation between all stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison for communication with ADSP’s Technical Committee and Steering Committee, ensuring cohesion and accurate reporting on ADSP’s work for the Afghan and Rohingya sub-regions.
• Supervise and provide strategic direction to all ADSP staff.
• Ensure financial oversight, monthly expenditure tracking and PMT of all ADSP staff
• Act as focal person for donor reporting and compliance
• Oversee and coordinate communication products such as press releases, statements, Op eds, newsletters etc.
• Ensure internal information-sharing at the country and regional level
• Oversee work plans and budgets, and if relevant manage staff and consultants

Policy and Advocacy

• Engage and work with ADSP partners to plan and implement pro-active influencing strategies that deliver ADSP’s strategic objectives and priorities
• Follow key influencing processes and provide briefings and updates as required to ADSP members and other partners.
• Map out and foster relationships with key influencers that ADSP should engage with on the Afghan and Myanmar displacement issues
• Coordinate, facilitate, and develop a range of influencing activities including events, commissioning and undertaking publications, drafting position papers and briefings, convening policy dialogue with policymakers, etc.
• Represent ADSP and engage with a range of key external stakeholders, including officials in key UN Member States, global institutions, think tanks, academics, private sector and other key advocacy audiences.
• Proactive engagement in policy development processes such as the Support Platform for the SSAR, Global Refugee Forum, International Migration Review Forum amongst others.
• Support existing forums and members to engage with governmental and inter-governmental actors on displacement and durable solutions
• Ensure continued engagement with key players on displacement and solutions in the region and beyond.

Research and Knowledhe Management

• Facilitate and organize regular consultation/technical workshops and learning events/meetings on key issues of interest and catalyze change at policy and practice levels
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of research and knowledge management agendas
• Ensure cross-learning and coherence between the different countries and at regional level, and between partners and other stakeholders
• Quality control of publications
• Gather and disseminate relevant data, information etc. to key stakeholders of the initiative

Capacity Building

• Ensure active engagement with civil society actors, refugee-led groups, and displacement-affected communities
• Strategically leverage ADSP’s unique position to negotiate access for civil society to engage in policy decisions at national, regional and global levels
• Build partnerships with select Afghan and Myanmar civil society organisations and support them to develop and implement activities targeting communities affected by displacement
• Map and inform capacity development support to civil society and refugee-led groups, in order to effectively engage with issues of concern
• Organize learning events with civil society, partner agencies, and other key stakeholders at national, regional, and global levels to show-case and further the discourse on key issues facing displaced communities.

The description of the job are indicative and may changed/adopted according to the ongoing standarization exericise. 

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least Masters degree (but preferred PhD) in International Development, Business Management, Political Science, nternational Relation or similar subject
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role including minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in analysis and reporting
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and negotiation skills with high level of flexibility in a challenging and fast-moving multicultural environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and respect deadlines.
• Proven experience in report writing.
• Expertise in coordination and experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior representatives of INGOs, IOs and government structure
• Strong experience of financial management and donor compliance processes.
• Knowledge of the key tools used by donor agencies, such as logical frameworks, results chains, results-based management and financial administration systems
• Ability to work and travel within the project locations

Conditions

Contract:         Two year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment;

Employment band:   Management, F1

Availability:      January 2025

Duty station:    Bangkok, Thailand

Reporting Line: Director

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact drc.thailand@drc.ngo

Providing equal opportunities: We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process

Application Process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English to email: drc.thailand@drc.ngo with ”Application for ADSP Manger” in the subjectline.

Closing date for applications: 5th of October 2024

The interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.