At RECOFTC, we believe in a future where people live equitably and sustainably in and beside healthy, resilient forests. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach to supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equity. We are the only non-profit organization of our kind in Asia and the Pacific. We have more than 30 years of experience working with people and forests, and have built trusting relationships with partners at all levels. Our influence and partnerships extend from multilateral institutions to governments, private sector and local communities. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

RECOFTC is inviting candidates to apply for the position of Project Coordinator as part of the Thailand Office team. The successful applicant will be based in Bangkok, with occasional travel to the field site. The contract duration is for 12 months.

Specific tasks and duties

The Project Coordinator will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Director, RECOFTC Thailand. The Project Coordinator will oversee the implementation of project activities, according to the project scope and ensure the project’s expected results are delivered. The Project Coordinator will also coordinate, network and engage with stakeholders, run pilot site activities and manage budgets.

Specific tasks and duties include:

Project management and coordination 

• In consultation with the Director, RECOFTC Thailand, lead the design of the project implementation strategy according to the approved project and [MS1] budget plan
• Coordinate with RECOFTC Thailand’s program, the project partners and project staff to ensure that the project activities are implemented as planned
• Build and maintain stakeholder engagement and information exchange regarding the European Union’s initiative Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) and the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) process
• Ensure that project results are systematically documented, monitored and evaluated and effectively feed into project planning and organizational learning
• Work with the project team to ensure that project visibility and communication messages are delivered to target audiences
• Write project progress reports, financial reports and other key project documents
• Manage project operations and budgets, forecasting and monitoring project spending on a monthly basis
• Ensure financial records and documents meet the European Union and RECOFTC financial policy and standards

Technical support

• Lead pilot planning, implementation and monitoring, including facilitating technical support to respond to piloting needs and plans
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings and processes, including coordinating with members of Thai civil society organizations and FLEGT networks to ensure that all stakeholders are informed and able to contribute to the FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreement process
• Work with the project team to design capacity development plans and facilitate training workshops as planned
• Represent RECOFTC and participate in the FLEGT VPA meetings and technical working group, ensuring progress and discussions are well documented and communicated with the project parties and donor
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Director, RECOFTC Thailand

Qualifications and experience

The Project Coordinator will have the following essential qualifications and experience:

Essential

• Bachelor Degree (or higher) in natural resource management, forestry, social sciences or related fields 
• At least five years of project management experience, including budget management 
• Experience working on multi-stakeholder process, forest governance or other related development issues in Thailand
• Experience in field coordination, working with community and various stakeholders
• Good knowledge and understanding of forest laws, policies and timber value chain
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Good English skills with proven record of good Thai writing skills
• Thai national only

Desirable

• Proven experience in coordinating several project partners and stakeholders
• Experience in meeting and networking facilitation
• Knowledge about the FLEGT VPA, supply chain control, and sustainable forest certification
• Good time management skills and ability to work independently
• Output and outcome oriented
• Willingness to travel regularly

RECOFTC’s core values

At RECOFTC, our core values are the foundation of our culture and guide all our work. In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics, attitudes and skills:

• Embrace innovation
• Adapt to, and learn from, challenges
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Nurture commitment, responsibility and ownership
• Prioritize sustainability
• Cultivate participation, social inclusion and gender equity

How to apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit a CV and a cover letter indicating why they are suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors to hr@recoftc.org. Please quote the position title in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a competitive compensation package. Offers are based on salary history, relevant experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org

Applicants shall not be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, nationality, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, colour, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by RECOFTC’s values and code of conduct. Reasonable accommodation may be made so that qualified disabled applicants can partake in the application process. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Please inform RECOFTC’s Human Resources in writing of any special needs at the time of application.

RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit.

RECOFTC retains the right to offer this position at a job grade relevant to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.