ThaiNGO

Job Title: Program Coordinator - Student Emergencies and Scholarships

• Location: Bangkok Thailand
• Full Time
• Funded until April 2026, with renewal possible but not guaranteed.

Job Description

The Program Coordinator executes the daily workflow of programs or services within IIE under the direction of an IIE manager, but s/he is able to execute with minimal supervision. Carries out activities related to one or more of IIE’s scholarship or education programs, including such functions as outreach and selection, event planning, communicating with grantees or prospective grantees, or other duties necessary to ensure quality implementation of IIE programs. Provides guidance to other team members in the execution of tasks and day-to-day activities and communicates the status of activities on a regular basis with the program management team and other relevant team members within IIE.

Essential Functions

• Works with relevant team members to coordinate outreach and recruitment of program participants through advertising and targeted email marketing. Reviews and processes scholarship applications for technical completeness and accuracy; follows up with applicants as needed to complete materials.
• Often coordinates events logistics related to selection panels, study tours, program events, or IIE events. Events management responsibilities include venue management, panel packet preparation, and coordination of participant transportation and lodging. Some travel may be required for onsite event support.
• Organizes and sends out award notifications and follows up with awardees on their scholarship acceptances. May also advise and support selected participants in securing proper visas.
• Communicates regularly with relevant team members within IIE to ensure team members are aware of status and that all deadlines are met.
• Drafts, designs and coordinate the mailing of program or alumni-focused communications in both English and other required local language.
• Obtains input from supervisor for non-standard communications as needed.
• May have some responsibilities related to financial management and record-keeping and supports the preparation of financial reports for IIE clients and any required government reports; and expense reports for IIE team members.
• May assist with identifying new business opportunities for the office.

Education and Work Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to process an often changing, workload with multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team.
• Demonstrated multicultural sensitivity Interest in international exchanges and/or international experience.
• Fluency in English language, written and oral. Must have a minimum TOEFL ITP score of 500 or equivalent score on a similar English standardized test at the B2 level.
• Proficiency with MS Office 2024 applications including Word, Excel (including PivotTables), Power Point, and Outlook; internet software and database software.

IIE BKK Fringe Benefits

• Group medical/dental/ life insurance
• Provident Funds
• 1 month guaranteed bonus (for full calendar year of service and pro-rated if not full calendar year)

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and English language proficiency certificate to NTrakulsap@iie.org by November 15, 2024.