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 overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Physician and the direct supervision of the Chief Nurse in Bangkok and the Deputy Chief Nurse in Mae Sot.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

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

1. Provide clerical finance and administrative support related to the Refugee Health Assessment programme in close coordination with the Operations Unit, Laboratory Services, and the Finance and Administrative Unit of the Resettlement Programmes.

1. Assist in data entry of medical-related information into the MIMOSA database.

1. Prepare reports with supporting documents according to the specified medical format.            

1. Assist the physicians and nurses of the Medical Processing Unit in various clerical tasks (e.g. cash management and accounts).

1. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Completed at least secondary education with minimum 2 years relevant work experience.
• Willingness to work in a camp setting under difficult circumstances; must be able to travel extensively; willing to work in shifts, including on weekends.
• Good team player with the capacity to work independently; commitment and capability to work under intensive pressure.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; Respect for diversity and creative thinking.
• Understanding of complex socio-political environments.
• Computer/software literate, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, E-mail and Internet).

Languages

Fluency in English and Thai. Knowledge of Burmese Karen or Karenni is an advantage.

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability – Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings
• Client Orientation – Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project
• Continuous Learning – Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area
• Communication – Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures
• Creativity and Initiative – Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
• Leadership and Negotiation – Presents goals as shared interests
• Performance Management – Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations
• Planning and Organizing – Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
• Professionalism - Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
• Teamwork – Contributes to, and follows team objectives

Technological Awareness – Learns about developments in available technology

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 September 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 SVN011/2018 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 24.08.2018 to 07.09.2018