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Save the Children International is looking for a Project Assistant

JOB TITLE:   Project Assistant

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Thailand Programme                   LOCATION: Phang Nga province

Type of Contract: Fixed Term X

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE:

To support activities on migrant children and families in the project areas and to coordinate with relevant local authorities at national and local levels.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Field Coordinator

Staff reporting to this post:

Direct:-

Indirect : -

Budget Responsibilities:

Role Dimensions: Communication with partners and volunteers, government departments

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

The Project Assistant will be closely working with local partners under the direction of Field Coordinator, Senior Social Worker and Child Protection and Education Specialists to:

- Support the coordination with government and non-governmental partners concerning child protection and alternative education for the affected migrant children and their families in the project location; building and maintaining good relationships with partners and stakeholders, and supporting the Field Coordinator to problem-solve and provide advice to the relevant stakeholders as necessary

- Support the planning and delivery of the capacity building trainings and awareness raising of the partner staffs and the government staffs, on relevant trainings so that children and families receive appropriate care at the minimum standard. This includes organizing and support trainings to professional interpreters, support collaboration with BATWC to certify the interpreters who are working in the shelters/project location, and establish a volunteer roster for skilled interpreters who are able to assist in urgent cases in various locations

- Provide timely and high quality support in delivery and coordination for the project activities, such as activities in the established Child-friendly spaces (CFS), psychosocial support for children, and others. Also, work with community members/partner staffs and mobilize volunteers’ engagement in project activities and information dissemination about relevant issues. In addition, take a proactive role to support Field Coordinator to identify gaps, areas for improvement and opportunities for longer term engagement in the area.

- Collect relevant and accurate data related to the project implementation, including for the monitoring evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), based on the standard formats and submit reports capturing achievements, case studies and lessons learned to the Project officer and/or input to system. Also, contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports

- Support the monitoring of activities to achieve expected results. This includes support in planning of activities, budgets and procurement. As well as in monitoring of activity within budget as per the monthly plan. Where challenges arise, ensure that these are flagged early, communicated to the Project Officer and addressed in a timely manner way.

- Participate in team reviews of results and program progress and/or project evaluation when and as requested

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

(Accountability:

- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

- Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

- Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

Essentials

- Thai National

- Bachelor’s degree on social science/social work or related to child protection or education

- Proven ability to  work independently

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and administrative skills

- Demonstrate good project co-ordination/management and facilitation skills

- At least 2 years of experience ideally in development, education management, or other related fields. An in depth understanding of national and international issues in particular in relation to child protection and education is an advantage

- Ability and willingness to work in remote areas and work in multi-cultural environment

- Good command of English language.

Desirable

- Ability and experience in delivering training

- Experience in financial administration

- Experiences in working in refugee camps. Ability to speak and write Burmese or Bengali  language would be an advantage

Equal Opportunities

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Save the Children Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with Save the Children Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Save the Children offers competitive remuneration package.

Deadline for submission of application is on 13 December 2015       

To apply, please send your application and CV to HR & Admin Manager at email address: jaem.prachoommark@savethechildren.org

Please indicate in the subject as “Apply for – Project Assistant_(Name of candidate)”

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

“We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.”