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DAI (Thailand) Limited, an international consulting firm, is recruiting highly qualified and motivated specialists as the Senior Program Manager, with focus on civil society advocacy, on the USAID-funded Together program in Thailand. The period of employment for this position is approximately three years with possibility of extension. Positions are open to Thai Nationals only.

Initiated in August 2018, Together is a four-year activity that works with the Royal Thai Government to strengthen its capacity to engage and communicate with citizens, increasing its ability to effectively address citizen concerns and strengthen social cohesion. Together collaborates with CSOs to improve their capacity to advocate for public interests and work with government to develop solutions to common challenges. Through its partnerships and activities, Together expands the space for dialogue and reconciliation, and facilitates the growth of attitudes, networks, and mechanisms that nurture peace, tolerance, and responsive governance.

Responsibilities: 

• Based in Bangkok, work closely with partner CSOs to design advocacy campaigns and provide high-level mentoring during their implementation. 
• Facilitate partner CSO capacity development and participation in advocacy processes.
• Deliver workshops and training courses for partners to share knowledge and develop joint strategies.
• Support partner CSOs to engage with government, the private sector, media and other civil society groups in advocacy processes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience supporting CSOs in developing single-issue campaigns and broader advocacy programs and in building CSO advocacy capacity.
• Strong proficiency with methods and activities used in CSO-led and media-supported advocacy campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience assessing CSO capacity to conduct advocacy campaigns and designing technical assistance programs to strengthen weaknesses. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership and to work collegially and collaboratively with other staff and other organizations and ability to work with groups and individuals across the political spectrum at local and national levels.
• Broad networks with relevant civil society organizations and social movements in Thailand.
• Excellent public speaking, facilitation and communications skills.
• Advanced university degree in related field, including political science, sociology, and public administration.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Thai Languages.

Application Instructions:

• Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter (both in English) to ThailandRecruitment@dai.com by 16 March 2020.

Please specify the position title in the subject line of the transmittal email. Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or in-person applications will be accepted.

Closing Date               :      19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)