Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title : Senior Programme Assistant
Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand
Classification : General Service Staff (G7), (THB 109,232.92 per month)
Type of Appointment : Special Short Term Contract,3-months with possibility of extension
Desired Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 20 May 2019
Reference Code : SVN026/2019
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.
- ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Migrant Assistance and Counter-Trafficking Unit), and the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Bangkok, the Senior Programme Assistant will be responsible for providing specialized assistance and advice in the planning, implementation and monitoring of migrant assistance and counter-trafficking activities in Thailand.
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Following direction provided by the Programme Coordinator, advise on and provide specialized support in the planning and implementation of migrant assistance and counter-trafficking activities in Thailand.
- Monitor the implementation of activities in line with agreed project documents, budgets, timelines, indicators, results and other project requirements and propose adjustments as necessary.
- Following direction provided by the Programme Coordinator, support in providing technical assistance, guidance and monitoring support to junior staff and colleagues in the field, to ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with project work plans and that field staff are supported when encountering any challenges in implementation. Supervise other staff, consultants and interns as assigned.
- Support the development of reports on project implementation by providing inputs on activities conducted in Thailand in accordance with donor requirements.
- Maintain relationships with Royal Thai Government (RTG) counterparts, project partners, private sector partners, UN agencies, NGOs, community-based organizations and any other key stakeholders.
- Liaise with RTG counterparts, local authorities, private sector counterparts, NGOs and community-based organizations to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
- Monitor RTG policy as it relates to project activities, including policies relating to human trafficking, labour migration and migrants’ rights, and provide updates on important policy developments to project staff.
- As requested by supervisor, participate in select meetings, conferences and events in relation to counter trafficking and migrant rights, and prepare relevant reports accordingly.
- Provide technical support to the organization and coordination of project activities and events, such as capacity building workshops and meetings.
- Undertake the screening and case management of victims of trafficking and other vulnerable populations in accordance with IOM policies and procedures, and monitor the effectiveness of re/integration assistance.
- Provide technical inputs to the development of bilateral Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on return and reintegration of victims of trafficking, in line with national legislation.
- Support the administration of sub-grants to CSO partners, ensuring timely progress against project results, accurate budgeting and financial reporting by CSO partners.
- Support the Programme Coordinator in seeking additional funding opportunities for counter-trafficking programming in Thailand.
- Undertake skills development opportunities and trainings as required in order to enhance professional and technical capacities.
- Support with informal translations of programme-related documents from English to Thai and vice-versa.
- As required by supervisor, undertake travel duty within Thailand, in order to monitor and support activities undertaken in the field.
- Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
- DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agree.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- University degree in law, international relations, political science, social science, or a related field with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
- High school diploma with at least seven years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience working on protection and assistance of vulnerable populations, labor migration and/or counter-trafficking.
- Sound knowledge of programmed implementation and evaluation.
- Proven understanding of migration dynamics in Thailand and of vulnerabilities experienced by migrant populations.
- Experience in coordinating and working with both central and provincial-level government counterparts.
- Experience of working with the private sector will be considered an asset.
- Experience working in a multi‐cultural environment.
- Computer literate.
- LANGUAGES:
Fluency in English and Thai are required. Knowledge of Burmese or other languages spoken by minority groups from Myanmar, Khmer, Lao is a strong asset.
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 neighboring 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 neighboring 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 20, 2019 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/sites/default/files/Recruitment/IOM%20Personal%20History%20Form%20with%20Declaration.xls Kindly indicate the reference code SVN026/2019 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 http://thailand.iom.int/).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 14.05.2019 to 20.05.2019
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