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Employment Opportunity

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

THAILAND

ADRA has been working with vulnerable and marginalized communities in Thailand since 1984. ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.

ADRA Thailand is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Project Manager to work at our office in Mae Sot district, Tak province.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Project Manager to manage the relationship between ADRA Thailand and project implementation partners. Act as the focal point for coordination with Thai Vocational Training Colleges and Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC)

Collaborate with all Area Coordinators to organize Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions and Lead/responsible person to coordinate with MST-VTC on monitoring visits.

Prepare quarterly reports in Thai to the Ministry of Interior (MOI)

Support in attending  MOI meeting in field level and report to project manager

Assist project manager in gathering staff monthly activities planning

Assist project manager to maintain and update assets for Tak camps.

Assist project manager to coordinate with VTCs on updating curriculum for VT courses

Assist project manager to coordinate with area team to make sure VT training statistic are on time sending to M&E officer.

Maintain strong relationships with local Thai Authorities and NGOs/CBOs working in the camps along the border

Review and prepare application for registration of VT trainees. Ensure accuracy of trainees name and subject enrolled.

Prepare document to obtain camp pass for visitors and materials delivery to camp.

Distribute monthly stipend to camp staff (trainers & VT camp staff)Support project manager to prepare an official Thai letter to government offices. 

Perform other tasks as required by the Project Manager.

Preferred candidates are expected to meet the following:

A strong commitment to ADRA’s mission, vision, and values

Bachelor in relevant technical, management, or development field

Minimum of 4 years experience in project management working with an NGO or CBO

Experience in education or vocational training

Strong cross cultural and interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills, ability to effectively represent ADRA in relations with partners and other stakeholders

Strong team operational management skills

Computer proficient in Microsoft Office

Thai native speaker and sufficient in Karen, English and Burmese language skills will be an advantage

Ability to prioritize and work independently

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.  If you are interested please submit your CV and any related documents to our Human Resource Department

by January 2, 2016

Human Resource Department – ADRA Thailand

P.O. Box 30, Mae Hia Post Office (Chiang Mai 2), Muang District, Chiang Mai 50100     or   E-mail: hr@adrathailand.org