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Senior Project Assistant

: The International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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: 24 April 2018

7 May 2018

  

Open to Internal and External Candidates

 

Position Title	:	Senior Project Assistant
Duty Station	:	Bangkok, Thailand
Classification	:	General Service Staff (G6) THB 90,432.33 per month
Type of Appointment	:	Special Short-Term Contract, 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date	:	As soon as possible

 

Closing Date	:	May 7, 2018
Reference Code	:	SVN 007/2018

 

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.

 

	IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

 

Context:

Under the direct supervision of Programme Officer, Labour Migration in Bangkok, and the overall supervision of Head of Labour Mobility and Human Development Unit in Bangkok, the successful candidate will coordinate the implementation of labour migration projects, including in partnership with the private sector to promote ethical recruitment and combat labour exploitation of migrant workers.

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

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

 

1. Provide specialized support in the planning and implementation of project activities in Thailand, and coordination and monitoring of activities implemented in other project countries with particular focus on labour supply chain mappings, event organization, training delivery to businesses and labour recruiters, pre-departure and post-arrival orientation and services for migrant workers and other relevant activities.

 

2. Monitor the implementation of activities in line with agreed project documents, timelines, indicators, results and other project requirements and propose adjustments as necessary.

 

3. Record, compile, analyze and summarize 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.

 

4. Coordinate logistical and administrative arrangements to support implementation of various project activities, such as meetings, workshops or trainings.

 

5. Draft meeting/training reports, periodic donor reports, interim and final project reports.

 

6. Assist in monitoring progress of project activities by preparing and verifying work plans, progress reports, annual and financial reports, and other data for clarity consistency.

 

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

 

8. Assist in drafting and dissemination of internal and external knowledge and information materials based on the evidence generated by IOM Thailand in the field of labour migration.

 

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

 

10. Assist in developing communications and promotional products and materials, in line with the communications strategy of the LHD Unit at IOM Thailand, and in alignment with IOM global communication strategies and materials.

 

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

 

12. Provide technical and backstopping support to various teams in the mission.

 

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

 

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

 

• University Degree in economics, management, sociology or relevant field
• At least four 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, 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 07, 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 SVN007/2018 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 23.04.2018 to 07.05.2018

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