ThaiNGO

Introduction The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) is a regional center on disability and development established in Bangkok, Thailand as a legacy of the Asia and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 1993-2002, by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). APCD is managed by the Foundation of Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation) under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. APCD has been endorsed by the ESCAP as a regional cooperative base for its Biwako Millennium Framework for an inclusive society in the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 2003-2012, and its Incheon Strategy to Make the Right Real, 2013-2022.

APCD is implementing the Autism Mapping Project in ASEAN Region which aims to contribute to the promotion and protection of the rights and empowerment of persons with autism in the ASEAN region. This will be done through a mapping of the situation of persons with autism in the 10 ASEAN member states and developing country profiles which will include an accurate data source on the prevalence of autism; a mapping of organizations of and for persons with autism to facilitate exchanges and cooperation between these organizations; and a directory of support services and interventions which may include the newest trends and innovations available to persons with autism in the ASEAN region.

Job Description

The Autism Expert will be responsible for the planning/preparation/implementation of the mapping of country profiles on autism in each ASEAN Member State in collaboration with local stakeholders. He/she will carry out the following activities:

• Report to the Project Manager
• Coordinate the planned project activities in the target countries particularly on the mapping of country profiles on autism in collaboration with local stakeholders
• Documentation of field project activities and development of project progress reports
• Provide technical inputs on autism
• Other tasks as the need of the project requires

Working Conditions

• The Autism Expert will be based in Bangkok, Thailand;
• The assignment will have an initial duration of 12 (twelve) months (3 months trial period);
• Starting Date: 1 March 2018;
• Working Place: APCD Building, 255 Rajvithi Road, Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400;
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday: 08.30-16.30 Hours (Lunch break 12.00-13.00 Hours);
• Holidays: According to APCD’s Work and Regulations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of working experience in autism related field
• Degree in social work, special education, psychology or autism related field
• Working knowledge on development approaches related to autism
• Proven skills in documentation and/or development of project reports
• Proficient in English language
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams
• Knowledge and experience with disability-related international organizations is an advantage
• Persons with autism are strongly encouraged to apply

Deadline and Application

Candidates should send your resume with the supporting documents and a cover letter by e-mail at the following addresses: nongluck@apcdfoundation.org , copy to jasper@apcdfoundation.org , mentioning the subject “Autism Expert”, not later than 23 February 2018;

• Application documents should be in English;
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.