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 Programme Officer, CREST in Bangkok, and the overall supervision of Head of Labour Mobility and Human Development Unit in Bangkok, the successful candidate will support the implementation of projects in partnership with the private sector in the framework of IOM’s CREST (Corporate Responsibility in Eliminating Slavery and Trafficking) initiative, through providing logistical and administrative support in the organization of project events and labour migration research conduct.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

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

1. Provide general support for the implementation of qualitative and quantitative research activities under CREST umbrella, including labour supply chain mappings.

2. Record and compile relevant research data, information and findings as well as keep track of labour migration trends in Thailand and other project countries, with the focus on ethical recruitment and the role of businesses in tackling labour exploitation of migrant workers.

3. Make logistical and administrative arrangements to support implementation of various project activities, such as meetings, workshops or trainings, including preparing and issuing invitations and associated documentation, making travel arrangements for participating delegates, identifying and securing suitable venues, coordinating bookings, and taking care of other related issues.

4. Assist CREST team in preparing project documents and communications materials including agenda, factsheets, minutes, and training materials, and contribute to their dissemination and delivery.

5. Support CREST team in drafting meeting/training reports, periodic donor reports, interim and final project reports.

6. Support with liaison with national and international project counterparts as necessary, including businesses and business associations, civil society organizations, and relevant government authorities.

7. Support with informal translations of project-related documents from English to Thai and vice versa.

8. Participate in meetings, conferences and other events, as necessary and in close coordination with the supervisor.

9. Perform any other such duties as may be required.
   

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in economics, management, sociology or relevant field
• At least two years of relevant professional experience working on labour migration, international labour recruitment and corporate sustainability and compliance programmes or related areas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity
• Sound knowledge of programme implementation and evaluation and familiarity with financial and business administration
• Team work oriented but with a capacity to work independently
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Computer literate

Languages

Fluent in English and Thai. Knowledge of Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar languages will be considered a significant advantage.

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of all clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries
• Continuous Learning – Contributes to colleagues' learning
• Communication – Actively shares relevant information
• Creativity and Initiative - Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
• Leadership and Negotiation - Presents goals as shared interests
• Performance Management – Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
• Planning and Organizing - Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers
• Professionalism - Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context
• Teamwork – Contributes to, and follows team objectives

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 May 03, 2018 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/default/files/Recruitment/IOM%2BPersonal%2BHistory%2BForm%2B%282012%29.xls Kindly indicate the reference code SVN005/2018 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 19.04.2018 to 03.05.2018