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Employment Opportunity

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

THAILAND

ADRA is a global network of independent humanitarian organizations established in 1984 by the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the specific purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief. ADRA Thailand works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action. ADRA Thailand has served vulnerable and marginalized people in Thailand through community development initiatives targeting Food Security, Economic Development, Primary Health and Education. ADRA Thailand’s emergency response initiatives provide aid to disaster survivors and people fleeing active conflict from Myanmar.

ADRA’s purpose statement is: To serve humanity so that all may live as God intended.  This is coupled with our motto: Justice. Compassion. Love.

ADRA Thailand is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Coordinator based in Mae Sot, Tak Province based with travel to project sites, camps and urban areas, Thailand.

Job Overview:

The Project Coordinator will provide overall leadership, coordination and technical oversight for the implementation of the project to ensure that activities are delivered effectively, on time, within budget and in accordance with ADRA Thailand and donor requirements. The position will lead coordination among ADRA Thailand, ADRA Japan, the FR Foundation, refugee camp structures, Mae Sot Technical College, employers, local authorities, community leaders, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders. The Project Coordinator will ensure that the project effectively establishes pathways from information access, skills development and certification to employment, job matching and post-employment support, while also supporting collaboration between refugees and host communities to address shared local challenges. The Project Coordinator will also build and maintain strong relationships with Thai Authorities, partner agencies and camp-based staff.

REPONSIBILITIES: 

• Programmed Leadership and Strategy – Provide overall leadership for project planning and implementation, ensuring activities are strategically aligned to achieve project objectives, outcomes, and targets.
• Technical Quality Assurance – Ensure the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of vocational training, language training, employment support, employer engagement, and community-based interventions.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Partnerships – Lead engagement and coordination with CCSDPT, government authorities, employers, business associations, training institutions, UN agencies, community representatives, and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, support implementation, and promote project sustainability.
• Results and Performance Management – Oversee project performance, monitor progress against indicators and targets, and drive adaptive management to ensure the achievement of intended outcomes.
• Reporting and Compliance – Ensure timely, high-quality reporting and compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
• Learning and Knowledge Management – Promote continuous learning, document lessons learned and good practices, and use evidence to inform programmed improvement and decision-making.
• Team Leadership and Coordination – Provide supervision, guidance, and technical support to project staff, ensuring effective coordination, accountability, and delivery of project activities.
• Representation and Advocacy – Represent the project and organization in relevant coordination, technical, and partnership forums, and contribute to advocacy efforts that advance refugee employment, self-reliance, and social cohesion objectives.
• Perform other tasks as required by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in livelihood, community development, employment or refugee support programs.
• Strong knowledge of Thailand’s right to Work Policy and labor market dynamics.
• Experience in employer engagement, partnership building and enterprise development.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities with sensitivity to protection and inclusion principles.
• Fluency in Thai and English is desirable while knowledge of refugee language is an asset.

Desirable:

• Experience working with refugees, migrants or displaced populations in Thailand or the wider Southeast Asian context.
• Knowledge of Thailand's labor market, vocational education and employment systems.
• Experience working with employers and business associations.
• Experience with refugee self-reliance or economic inclusion programming.
• Experience working with local government and community structures.
• Experience working with Japanese donors or international development partners.
• Proficiency and/or relevant refugee community language skills.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in spoken and written Thai and English

Skills and Abilities:

• Holder of a valid Thai ID
• Ability to work in a Christian context
• Ability to successfully develop a human resource database and systems
• Experience in visa extension and work permit application and renewal
• Understanding of diversity in working environment
• Ability to handle work efficiently and accurately under time constrains
• Strong computer skills (Including Microsoft Office proficiency)
• Excellent public relation and communication skills
• Hands on and able to perform work independently
• Good understanding on NGO Programs and Finance
• Valid driver’s license is required

Core Competencies:

• Leadership and coordination
• Working with people
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Monitoring and reporting

How to apply:  Please submit your application to the following link: OrangeHRM

If you have any questions or inquiries about the role please contact: hr@adrathailand.org

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. ADRA Thailand is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job. The offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which include background checks.

For further information, please contact: hr@adrathailand.org or 053 839 402 ext. 12