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Asylum Access Thailand (AAT) is looking for a Community Outreach Officer (COO) to promote and build resilience among urban refugees, by increasing their capacity through collaborative Community Legal Empowerment (CLE) activities, and to increase public awareness and understanding of refugees’ human rights and AAT’s work.

Key responsibilities and tasks;

The COO will be responsible for implementing planned CLE activities including the management of Democratic Collective Action groups, Community-Based Social Support, Peer support to increase livelihood opportunities and delivery of Know Your Options training sessions. Duties may include but are not limited to;

Supporting the AAT annual project planning process.

• Facilitating and supporting existing refugee community groups to ensure Community Action Plans are developed and implemented effectively.
• Identifying and establishing new groups of vulnerable refugees, including women and children, and providing them with opportunities to learn through group work and to increasing their access to support from other providers.
• Strengthen collaboration between AAT and the refugee community to understand the development and to promote the inclusion of community members.
• Provide regular updates on progress and challenges to the Community Outreach Coordinator and other colleagues as needed.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and strengthen collaboration between AAT and other stakeholders including UNHCR, NGOs, religious groups, government agencies, academic institutes and businesses in order to support refugees and uphold their human rights.
• Coordinate with other AAT teams to increase public awareness and understanding about refugees human rights and AAT’s programs.
• Assist vulnerable refugees in emergency situations according to AAT guidelines.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with at least 2 years experience coordinating projects with refugees or migrants.

• Knowledge of and ability to work with groups from a vulnerable population, including women and children.
• An understanding of community livelihoods / entrepreneurship strategies.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Good English and Thai communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in planning, monitoring and reporting project activities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as under supervision.
• Excellent multitasking and prioritizing skills.
• Good teamwork and flexibility, enthusiastic and willing to use feedback from others for improvement.
• Thai females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Duration: 1 year contract

Reporting: Report directly to the AAT Community Outreach Coordinator for all work responsibilities and professional development.

Salary and Benefit;
Asylum Access Thailand offers a salary package of 30,000 - 35,000 Baht/month plus health insurance and 20 days annual leave.

How to Apply;
Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter and a concise writing sample to apply.aat@asylumaccess.org with “Community Outreach Officer Position” in the subject line

Please submit applications by 19 August 2018

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview