WHO WE ARE

World Vision Foundation of Thailand is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organization devoted to improving the lives of children, their families and communities by tackling the root causes of poverty. With nearly 50 years of experience in the country, we help all people regardless of race, gender, and religion. 

OUR SELECTION PROCESS 

We embrace diversity, employing people from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. We take our child and adult safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we are committed to providing an environment that is safe for children. All successful candidates will undergo all required pre-employment checks which is inclusive of a criminal record check. Our stringent recruitment procedures make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programmes.

Come join our team in Thailand, be part of our more than 33,000 staff working in 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!  

Learn more about our work at worldvision.or.th 

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Community Health Systems Strengthening Program aims to enhance the capacity and sustainability of community-based health systems through two key activities:

1.      Capacity building for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and supporting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for accreditation to be eligible for financing by the National Health Security Office (NHSO).

2.      Harmonizing Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) practices across various community organizations and advocating for the adoption of a unified CLM system at the national level.

The Program Officer will contribute to program quality, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, knowledge management, and team coordination. This role requires a proactive and collaborative individual who can work effectively with community partners, government agencies, and internal teams to ensure impactful and sustainable program outcomes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Quality 35%

• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of program activities to ensure alignment with work-plan tracking measures as well as strategic objectives.
• Coordinate capacity-building initiatives for CHWs and CSOs, ensuring quality and relevance.
• Assist and support the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Advocacy Specialist in ensuring the development and use of standardized tools for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) under the HRG and CSS programs. These tools should incorporate both quantitative and qualitative data to support effective reporting.
• Assist in developing tools, guidelines, and frameworks for CSO accreditation and CLM harmonization.
• Monitor progress and provide technical support to ensure program effectiveness and impact.

SR Engagement and Capability Building 15%

• Facilitate engagement with Sub-Recipients (SRs), CHWs, and CSOs to strengthen their operational and advocacy capacity.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and support to SRs in meeting accreditation requirements and implementing CLM activities.
• Promote inclusive participation and leadership among community stakeholders.

Communications 15%

• Develop and disseminate communication materials to promote program visibility and advocacy efforts.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to share success stories, lessons learned, and policy recommendations.
• Support the organization of public forums, policy dialogues, and stakeholder meetings.

Knowledge Management 15%

• Document program processes, outputs, and outcomes for learning and reporting purposes.
• Maintain a repository of tools, resources, and best practices related to CHWs, CSOs capacity building and CLM.
• Contribute to internal learning sessions and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Team Support and Coordination 20%

• Collaborate with program team members to ensure smooth coordination and integration of activities.
• Support planning, budgeting, and reporting processes.
• Support general administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, handling logistics, and providing overall administrative support.
• Participate in team meetings, reviews, and strategic planning sessions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working on Key Population Programs.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in program implementation, preferably in community health or civil society strengthening.
• Strong understanding of community systems, health governance, and advocacy.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Fluent in Thai and minimum of intermediate level in English language.

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As a child focused organization, World Vision Foundation of Thailand is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision Foundation of Thailand will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision Foundation of Thailand - Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

Applicants are required to send a CV and cover letter via email to Banyen_Muenjob@wvi.org Tel. 02-0229200 Ext.154. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews scheduled with suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Any questions or requests for additional information can be directed to the emails and phone number above.