ThaiNGO

Background/IRC Summary:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently provides assistance to displaced persons in Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, and Mae Hong Son provinces, as well as in Southeast Myanmar.

Job Overview/Summary:

As a member of the IRC Thailand Programs Unit and under the overall guidance of the Project Coordinator, the Project Assistant will primarily provide support to IRC Thailand’s Project for Local Empowerment (PLE) in donor progress reporting, program information and communications, and grants administration, while working closely with the Programs Unit team and program staff across all field sites. PLE is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and works to support a network of over 30 border-based community-based organizations to provide humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected people living in four states and two regions in Southeast Myanmar, as well as for migrants and refugees living in four provinces and nine camps in Thailand.

 Major Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance and oversight of the Project Coordinator, prepare narrative program and donor documentation on schedule according to project formats and donor requirements, including reports, work plans and communication materials for the PLE project.
• Provide administrative and logistics support for the PLE project, including compilation of international travel requests from PLE team and partners for quarterly approval.
• Facilitate administrative and logistics support for HQ and donor visits to the PLE project activities. This includes preparing relevant briefing documents and materials under the guidance and oversight of the Project Coordinator.

• Ensure availability of, and access to, resources and information for staff and visitors of IRC Thailand programs.  

• Represent the IRC Thailand Programs Unit in meetings with the PLE team and other relevant local partner organizations as required. This includes taking minutes at meetings and submitting minutes for approval prior to distribution to relevant program teams.
• Support the Programs Unit with any other administrative tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, coupled with a strong interest in refugee/migrant and related issues

Work Experience:

• Experience in grants administration, report writing and logistical support preferred
• Entry-level candidates interested in international humanitarian/development work are encouraged to apply

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Strong interest in the humanitarian/development work
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent English grammar skills and writing ability
• Computer proficient, with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex materials and documents
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment under regular deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently
• Understanding of working in a multicultural environment
• Must be enthusiastic and willing to learn and develop

Language Skills: Demonstrated fluency or near-fluency in English and Thai required

Working Environment: The position is a NATIONAL post and will be based in the IRC office in Bangkok, with travel to the Thailand-Myanmar border area as required.                                                                   

HOW TO APPLY:

Application letter and most recent CV in English stating qualifications and experience should be submitted to the IRC Human Resources Department at:Thailand.HR@Rescue.org All applications will be treated confidentially and not returned. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application deadline: 21 October 2016

The IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or physical or mental disability. The IRC is an equal opportunity employer.