ThaiNGO

Country Director Assistant, Thailand

Organization Overview:

OUR Rescue Thailand, established in 2019, aims to support the Thailand government in eradicating human trafficking and child exploitation. This mission is pursued through training, education, capacity building, and survivor care. As a branch of the U.S.-based NGO OUR Rescue, founded in 2013, OUR Rescue Thailand adheres to the same core principles of ending human trafficking and child exploitation on a global scale.

Job Description:

The Country Director Assistant will play a crucial role in overseeing the continuity of routine business and program operations while supporting the Country Director in various tasks. This position requires a proactive individual who can identify potential issues and provide recommendations or creative solutions. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment.

This position reports to the Country Director/ Regional Director.

Please note: This role is temporary coverage for a period 3-6 months with possibility of extension based on needs.
 

Key Responsibilities/ Core Competencies:

• Oversee the continuity of routine program, business, and office operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining program documentation, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain program data and metrics to support decision-making and reporting requirements.
• High level of to detail needed and ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Identify potential issues that require attention at the Country Director level and provide informed recommendations or creative solutions.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between various program stakeholders, including team members, partners, and beneficiaries, to ensure smooth program implementation.
• Support logistical arrangements for activities, workshops, training sessions, and community events, ensuring all resources and materials are available.
• Assist in tracking program budgets and expenditures, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Participate in program monitoring and evaluation activities, assisting with data collection and analysis to measure program impact and effectiveness.
• Ensure that program activities comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and local regulations, maintaining high-quality standards throughout.
• Provide continuity for the Country Director by assisting in meetings and various tasks, ensuring efficient communication and execution.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and a task-oriented approach.
• Adaptability can handle changes and unexpected situations with ease in a fast paced and dynamic setting.
• Highly developed Interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with diverse teams and external partners and participate in public speaking engagements.
• Strong problem-solving and time management abilities.
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality while working collaboratively in a team dynamic.
• Utilize fluency in both English and Thai to convey important or nuanced information clearly and accurately.

Preferred Experience /Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience

• Experience in communicating with officials in senior positions or at government departments.
• Familiarity with working with children, particularly in activities related to prevention of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA).
• Experience or understanding of anti-human trafficking initiatives and related issues.
• Experience working with international or national NGO’s.

To apply: https://ourrescue.bamboohr.com/careers/137