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Position Title                                     Project Assistant

Organizational Unit                        Labour Migration

Duty Station                                       Bangkok, Thailand

Classification                                     General Service Staff (THB 49,000)

Type of Appointment                    Special Short Term Contract (Ungraded)

                                                                Initial 6 months with possibility of extension

Closing Date                                      14 December 2015

Reference Code                                               THVN No.046/2015        

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in Bangkok, and the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Bangkok, the successful candidate will support the implementation of the projects “Assessing Potential Changes in Migration Patterns of Lao Migrants and their Impacts on Thailand and Lao PDR” and “Poverty Reduction through Skills Development for Safe and Regular Migration in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam” through providing logistical and administrative support in the organization of project events and labour migration research conduct.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Support the implementation of qualitative and quantitative research activities under the Labour Migration Unit focusing on linkages between migration, skills development and poverty reduction, including supporting development of research methodologies, data collection and analysis, drafting and finalization of research reports, and presentation and dissemination of research findings.

Record and compile relevant research data, information and findings as well as keep track of migration trends in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Make logistical and administrative arrangements for meetings, workshops or trainings, including preparing and issuing invitations and associated documentation, making travel arrangements for participating delegates, identifying and securing suitable venues, coordinating bookings, and taking care of other financial, logistical and administrative issues.

Assist the Labour Migration team in preparing project documents and communications materials including agenda, factsheets, minutes, and training materials.

Support the labour migration team in the development and implementation of an assessment and pilot project to strengthen the linkages between skills development, migration and poverty reduction.

Support the labour migration team in drafting meeting/training reports, periodic donor reports, interim and final project reports.

Support with liaison with national project counterparts as necessary, including civil society organizations, employers and relevant government authorities.

Translate project-related documents from English to Thai and vice versa.

Represent IOM Thailand’s labour migration activities at meetings, conferences and other events, as necessary.

Perform any other such duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

Thai National

University Degree in law, international relations, political science, social science, or relevant field

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills

Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity

At least two years of work experience in migration issues for non‐governmental  organizations, international governmental organizations or government institutions

Sound knowledge of programme implementation and evaluation and familiarity with financial and business administration

Team work oriented but with a capacity to work independently

Excellent writing and communication skills

Computer literate

Excellent command of English and Thai

Expertise in statistical analysis and use of statistical packages such as SPSS is a distinct advantage.

Knowledge of CLMV languages is a distinct advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, and CV along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form or IOM Internal Application Form (for internal candidates) to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit via e-mail at bkkrecruitment@iom.int. The forms can be downloaded from http://th.iom.int. Please submit your application by 14 December 2015. Kindly indicate the reference code THVN No.046/2015 followed by your full name in the subject line.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.