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Project Manager – Programme on Transnational Organized Crime

Thailand Institute of Justice (Public Organization)

Thailand Institute of Justice (Public Organization)
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3022
16 Mar 2018
20 March 2018

ชื่อตำแหน่ง: Project Manager – Programme on Transnational Organized Crime (ผู้จัดการโครงการป้องกันและปราบปรามองค์กรอาชญากรรมข้ามชาติ)

Organization: Thailand Institute of Justice (Public Organization)

ABOUT THE TIJ

Building on Thailand’s engagement in the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) was established in 2011 with the aim to promote excellence in research and capacity-building in the area of criminal justice. The institute serves as a bridge that transports global ideas to local practices. The primary objective is to promote the implementation of United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules) as well as other United Nations standards and norms related to women and children in contact with the criminal justice system.

As a member of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network Institute (UNPNI), TIJ also gears its work towards important cross-cutting issues on the United Nations agenda such as the rule of law, sustainable development, human rights, peace and security. At the same time, it works toward enhancing domestic justice system and the rule-based community within the ASEAN region.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Transnational organized crime (TOC) is crime that is coordinated across national borders, involving groups or networks of individuals working in more than one country to plan and carry out illegal activities. TOC has increased alongside Asia’s economic growth, as offenders seek illegal ways to profit from smuggling drugs, people, weapons, timber, wildlife and counterfeit goods across borders, in this way threatening security and sustainable developmental in the region. TIJ’s Programme on TOC seeks to shed light on TOC with the aim of identifying measures to counter crime by supporting criminal justice institutions and the victims of TOC, including the promotion of a gender-sensitive, victim-centred and rights-based approach in line with regional mechanisms and international standards and norms, including the 2003 United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its protocols. The programme also explores the use of technology and the role of the private sector in preventing and responding to TOC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports the Chief on research and management of the Programme on Transnational Organized Crime;
Manage programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Unit such as preparation of budgets, programme proposals and progress reports, memos, and management of human and financial resources;
Able to evaluate activities under the programme for future improvement;
Provide substantive inputs for the conceptualization, planning, implementation and coordination of evidence-based research and capacity-building activities for national and regional criminal justice institutions;
Foster coordination and collaboration with relevant research institutes, academia, and ASEAN Member States, intergovernmental agencies including UN agencies, donor countries and civil society;
Organize national and regional meetings/conferences on issues related to transnational organized crime;
Represent the Institute at national, international and regional meetings/conferences on issues related to crime and development. These may include UN Commissions, UN Expert Group Meetings, and ASEAN Senior Officials Meetings;
Draft speeches for senior management;
Prepare reports on the activities of the unit for the monthly Board of Directors meeting;
Coach and mentor project staff and interns; and
To assume additional responsibilities as needed or requested

QUALIFICATION:

Essential Experience and Knowledge

Post-graduate degree in law, criminology, international relations, development studies, human rights, social science or other relevant disciplines;
At least 3-5 years of experience as a researcher and project management;
Good understanding domestic and international laws and regulations relating to TOC, such as trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, and drug trafficking;
Experience working with data, writing policy brief and developing analysis;
Work experience both at national and international level
Fluency in English and Thai language; and
Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally on a frequent basis, which may include overnight and weekends on occasion.

Skills / Abilities

Excellent analytical and writing skills;
Excellent at managing research projects;
Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Ability to work in a team;
Ability to work on own initiative and independently under minimal supervision; and
Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

Desirable