ThaiNGO

Title                                          Project Leader

Company                               International Student Volunteers, Thailand

Unit                                          Volunteer Projects

Location                                 Varies across Thailand depending on project 

Hours                                      2 week project blocks (minimum 4 week commitment)

Starting Date                        May-August 2016

Salary                                      Based upon experience and qualifications

Company Background

International Student Volunteers (ISV) operates educational volunteer and travel programs for young adults in numerous countries (www.isvolunteers.org). The ISV program has been in operation since 2002, and over 30,000 young adults from around the world have participated. ISV’s mission is “To support sustainable development initiatives around the world through life-changing student volunteer and responsible adventure travel programs designed to positively change our world and to educate, inspire and result in more active global citizens.” The program combines two weeks of volunteer work in the area of conservation or community development, with a two-week outdoor adventure tour in the same host country. ISV has surpassed two million hours of volunteer service around the world, providing humanitarian aid, environmental outcomes and assisting local organizations and communities with sustainable development initiatives. In accordance with ISV’s focus on experiential education, ISV is affiliated with certain universities that offer academic credit to some students for their participation in the two week volunteer project.

The ISV Thailand program has been in operation since 2006. The Thailand volunteer program operates by forming partnerships with host organizations (government and non-government) and local communities to run the volunteer experience in accordance with ISV’s standards.

Scope of Position

The ISV Project Leader is responsible for leading two or more groups of international volunteers on two week conservation/community development/children based volunteer projects as part of the ISV Thailand program. Each volunteer team consists of approximately 10-14 university student volunteers from North America and Europe aged 18-25. ISV Project Leaders work closely with a partner (host organization) to achieve the project’s goals, and to facilitate the educational components of the ISV program. Project Leaders will ensure that the volunteer experience is safe, efficient and supportive to the participants needs. ISV’s ultimate vision is that the volunteers will be inspired by the program to become more active global citizens on both a local and international level, empowered to live more sustainably and encourage others to make a difference by volunteering.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

This is an incredible opportunity to join our team in making a difference to communities & conservation

efforts in Thailand. We are seeking individuals with the following attributes:

Knowledgeable and Experience

Broad knowledge of cultural, social and conservation issues particularly in Thailand

Understanding and experience of working with young adults in outdoor volunteer

                       and educational program

Outdoor leadership experienced

Computer literacy particularly e-mail usage

Essential Skills – skills of a high order are required in the following areas:

Excellent leadership (interpersonal and facilitation)

Ability to think analytically

Attention to detail

Ability to inspire and motivate others

Excellent written and verbal communication in English is a MUST

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Basic ability to undertake physical conservation volunteer tasks

Proficiency in logistics coordination

Demonstrated capacity to engage, inspire and communicate with young people

Current Senior First Aid certificate is required and/or Wilderness First Aid Certificate (desirable)

Personal Attributes

High levels of energy and motivation

A commitment to supporting young people to contribute to the work of International Student Volunteers and partners

Positive attitude and creativity

Strong work ethic, capacity to work effectively and be a self-starter

Ability to foresee problems and address them before they occur

Patience and tolerance for other perspectives

Availability to work flexible hours including some weekends and travel

Knowledge of and commitment to current ISV programs and priorities

Comfortable in the outdoors and with physical activity (e.g. manual labour tasks)

Travel

All Project Leaders must be available to attend the PL training in Chiang Mai in late April/early May before the start of the season.

The position will require traveling within Thailand to lead groups of volunteers.  It is a condition of employment that staffs abide by all company security and safety protocols, ISV’s policies and procedures.

*This position is open to Thai citizens and foreigners with valid working visa.

*Please submit your full resume and a cover letter to racha.kerdsilp@isvolunteers.org with subject “Apply Project Leader via Thai NGO”. All applications will be treated confidentially.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and interviewed individually. Appropriate candidates will also be subject to a background check.
 

For more information about International Student Volunteers, please visit www.isvolunteers.org.