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Database Manager - JRS Thailand

Database Manager - JRS Thailand

: Jesuit Refugee Service

: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร

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: 22 April 2025

9 May 2025

Job Title:                   Database Manager  

Location:                   Bangkok, Thailand                   

Reports to:                Country Director

Starting date:            1 June 2025

Contract duration:    6 months (until 31 December 2025)

Type :                         Full-Time, Limited Duration Contract

 

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international non-governmental organisation with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people.  The organisation was founded in November 1980 and is present in over 50 countries. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support of an international office in Rome. The style of JRS service is direct and personal, working in situations of greatest need, seeking the long-term wellbeing of refugees and displaced persons, while not neglecting their immediate and urgent needs. JRS offers opportunities to a wide variety of staff, local and international, while maintaining a realistic and localised scheme of salary/stipend, insurance, etc.  

In Thailand, JRS manages four programmes spread throughout urban and rural areas serving refugees and asylum seekers. JRS Thailand country office is in Bangkok, with Project offices Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang and in Bangkok. The main areas of work include education, psychosocial services, protection, and emergency assistance. For more information about JRS in Asia Pacific and Thailand, visit:https://jrs.net/en/country/thailand/

 

ROLE:

JRS Thailand is seeking a database manager who is knowledgeable about and/or experienced with both PHP and MySQL. This person will provide technical support to the Project Directors and their programs.

The position is based at JRS Thailand’s Country Office located near Victory Monument, Bangkok, and reports directly to the Country Director.

 

Main Responsibilities:

  • Manage and monitor all JRS Thailand's project/program databases.
  • Provide weekly data extracts and updates to the Project Directors and other senior management staff.
  • Resolve database issues, e.g. input errors, calculation errors, etc.
  • Liaise with IT consultants and JRS staff to refine or fix databases.

Qualifications:

  • Experience or training in IT.
  • Experience or training in PHP and MySQL.
  • Rapport with the ethos of Jesuit Refugee Service.
  • Good English and Thai language skills.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
  • At least one year of experience managing the above database platform or very similar.
  • App development and programming experience using PHP and MySQL.
  • This position is suitable for a recent graduate with some experience, or someone with the specified IT/DB experience or training.

Advantageous:

  • Prior experience working for an NGO or the UN.
  • Ability to work well in a team and be responsive to project/program needs.
  • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for completing tasks on time.

Remunerations:

  • This is a higher entry-level to lower mid-level technical position.
  • Basic health insurance will be provided.
  • Technical and non-technical training opportunities will be available.

JRS advocates equality and non-discrimination and promotes a diversified and inspiring working environment. Therefore, qualified candidates of ethnic minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.  

 

This position is opened to Thai citizens or residents only. Candidates must be based in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. This is an on-site position.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter (max. 3 pages) in either MS Word or PDF format to this email address: jrsthailandco@gmail.com.  The deadline for submission is 9 May 2025. Interviews will be 12 - 16 May 2025. Start date is 1 June 2025.

 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Contact :  jrsthailandco@gmail.com


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