ThaiNGO

January 2019

Project Assistant

Rapid Asia is an independent social research consultancy based in Bangkok. We carry out program evaluations across a number of thematic areas including migration, wildlife protection, health, climate change, human trafficking, education etc. Our clients include Donors, UN agencies and International aid agencies. We take a regional approach to evaluations and have developed tools and indicators that can be used across borders for the purpose of evaluating program impact. Rapid Asia has carried out evaluations in 28 countries across Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and South and Central America.

Due to our continued growth and increasing project load, we are looking for a Project Assistant to join our small and dynamic team. This will be a full-time position with a three months’ probation period. This role covers both providing support to the project teams on ongoing social research projects and office administration tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to projects teams as required
• Conduct depth-interviews and prepare interview summaries in English
• Conduct translations from English to Thai and vice versa
• Prepare the organization around project events
• Organize travel arrangements and project administration
• Manage website and social media updates

• Prepare and submit monthly records to the accountant office

• Manage office suppliers

Requirements:

• Thai national
• University degree
• Good English language skills, especially writing
• Good command of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Experience working on various social media platforms
• Basic accounting skills
• Interest and passion for social development work
• Attention to detail and good ability to cooperate within a team

Please submit your full resume, including a recent photograph along with expected salary. We encourage serious applicants to send their full resume. All applications will be treated confidently. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please send applications to reply@rapid-asia.com, with subject “Apply – Project Assistant”.

www.rapid-asia.com