ThaiNGO

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager in Bangkok, and the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Bangkok, the successful candidate will support and coordinate the implementation of the project “Poverty Reduction through Skills Development for Safe and Regular Migration in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam” through providing technical and administrative specialized support in the implementation of project activities and management of partnerships under the project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Particularly, he/she will carry out the following duties:

• Support the implementation of project activities in Thailand, and coordination and monitoring of activities implemented in other project countries with particular focus on facilitating the development of sector-specific skill development models, including contributing to stakeholder liaison, curriculum development, event organization, training delivery and other relevant activities.

• Support the development and implementation of project communication strategy, including preparation and distribution of specific communication materials and monitoring compliance of project partners with the project visibility guidelines.

• Assist in preparation of project donor reports, and provide administrative coordination to maintain and update project documentation as required. .

• Act as focal point with non-state project partners, including finalization of agreements and monitoring of performance.
• Liaise with national project counterparts as necessary, including civil society organizations, employers and relevant government authorities.

• Facilitate knowledge and information sharing between Country Offices engaged in project implementation and with other IOM thematic and regional networks.

• Gather and analyze information on key trends, relevant policy developments and activities by various stakeholders in project countries pertaining to labour migration, skills development and poverty reduction.

• Assist in data collection and analysis, and drafting and dissemination of internal and external knowledge and information materials based on the evidence generated by PROMISE.

• Participate in the development of labour migration portfolio and respective resource mobilization at IOM Thailand, in particular based on PROMISE lessons learnt and contact network.

• Represent IOM Thailand’s labour migration activities at meetings, conferences and other events, as necessary.

• Perform such other duties as may be required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in labour or development economics, sociology, international relations, education or a related field from an accredited academic institution
• At least two years of relevant professional experience working on migration, international development, skill development or related themes.
• Experience and/or academic knowledge in the field of labour migration, social inclusion and/or sustainable development policies and practices with the focus on human mobility and community development; strong analytical skills and demonstrated managerial and organizational ability;
• Sound understanding of IOM standards and requirements pertaining to project implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team and with counterparts at different levels;
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to write clearly and accurately;
• Knowledge and understanding of migration issues in Thailand.
• Team work oriented but with a capacity to work independently
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Computer literate
• Expertise in statistical analysis and use of statistical packages such as SPSS is a distinct advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English and Thai, ability to communicate in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam languages is an advantage.

Required Competencies

• Accountability – Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
• Client Orientation – Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
• Continuous Learning – Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area
• Communication – Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures
• Creativity and Initiative – Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
• Leadership and Negotiation – Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change
• Performance Management – Holds directly reporting managers accountable for providing fair, accurate, and constructive staff evaluations
• Planning and Organizing – Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members
• Professionalism - Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context
• Teamwork – Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
• Technological Awareness – Learns about developments in available technology
• Resource Mobilization - Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by August 30, 2017 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from http://thailand.oim.info/sites/default/files/Recruitment/IOM%2BPersonal%2BHistory%2BForm%2B%282012%29.xls Kindly indicate the reference code SVN008/2017 followed by your full name in the subject line.

Applications should include: a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability; b) a curriculum vitae; c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form (may be downloaded from thailand.iom.int);

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 16.08.2017 to 30.08.2017

Closing Date               :      19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)