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Position Title               :           Junior Project Assistant

Duty Station                :           Ranong, Thailand

Classification               :           General Service Staff (UG), (THB 39,000 per month)

Type of Appointment  :            Special Short Term Contract, 6-month with possibility of extension

Desired Start Date      :           As soon as possible

Closing Date               :           03 September 2019

Reference Code          :           CFCV040/2019

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.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator, Bangkok, and the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator in Ranong, the Junior Project Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the planning, implementation and monitoring of migrant assistant and counter-trafficking activities in Ranong and surrounding areas in Ranong province.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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

1. Assist the Field Coordinator with the development of strategies, approaches and methodologies to implement project activities in order meet project objectives in  Ranong.

2. Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans

3. Perform support functions for meetings/liaising with government counterparts, local authorities, NGOs and community-based organisations to ensure smooth implementation of the project.

4. Assist in organizing events, including, conducting workshops and trainings in order to improve delivering methods, achieve workshop objectives, and enhance participants’ involvement and commitment to the workshop.

5. Access, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate interpreter support with the project and gather result on the activity.

6. Compile field level information required to produce operational progress and financial report on monthly and quarterly basis.

7. In accordance with the work plan, make logistical arrangement, procurement of services and supplies for effective implementation of the project activities.

8. Maintain records on all project personal/ consultant and their respective status (contract, timesheet, and payment – if applicable, etc.) in accordance with internal guideline and procedures

9. Pro-actively contribute to the development of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials in close consultant with project staff, project partners and government/ non-government stakeholders.

10. Undertake duty travels within Ranong province as necessary, to implement project activities, including outreach and information campaigns, and to monitor activities undertaken in the field.

11. Draft minutes of Project team and project related meetings.

12. Gather and record updated data/information on migrant rights and policy, including counter trafficking in persons measures, health insurance policies, legal processes, migration flows and challenges encountered by migrants and migrant communities.

13. Provide assistance to the development and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, including assessments, surveys and interviews, in order to document and determine the progress and impact of the project.

14. Demonstrate commitment to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (PSEA) and ensure mainstreaming of PSEA across the project activities.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Field Coordinator.

3. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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.

4. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in social sciences or related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least two years of experience in with an international or intergovernmental organization working on issues related to migrant populations in Thailand.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with government officials and in coordinating activities with NGOs and government partners.
• Experience in organizing and coordinating surveys, workshops and trainings.
• Capacity to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility.
• Experience in working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels.
• Confident user of MS Officer applications.
• Good writing, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to drive IOM vehicle in compliance to traffic rules and regulation of Thailand is advantage.

5. LANGUAGES

Fluency in English and Thai are required. Working knowledge of Burmese is an advantage.

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 September 3, 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 CFCV040/2019 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 20.08.2019 to 03.09.2019