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Humanitarian Affairs Adviser, based in Hat Yai

Humanitarian Affairs Adviser, based in Hat Yai

: ICRC

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: 3 December 2020

18 December 2020

Vacancy Notice

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Bangkok

seeks to fill the following position:

Humanitarian Affairs Adviser

Based in Hat Yai

Job purpose:

  • Humanitarian Affairs Adviser provides support to the Southern Thailand Team in understanding and influencing the wider humanitarian environment in the given context.

 

  Accountabilities and responsibilities:

  • Listens to and understands the main views and policy objectives of key government bodies, UN agencies, humanitarian organizations and NGOs and the dynamics related to humanitarian affairs.
  • Advises the delegation on national issues and political affairs and how they impact/relate to humanitarian action.
  • Supports and advises the delegation in achieving diplomacy and policy objectives.
  • Cultivates a network of contacts related to humanitarian affairs beneficial to the Southern Thailand Team.
  • Under supervision of Head of Southern Thailand Team and Field Team Leader, maintains regular contacts with the authorities (e.g. government structure, army) and Thai Red Cross.
  • Supports arrangement of trainings/meetings with the authorities.

Your education and experience:

  • University degree in a relevant subject (e.g. social/political sciences).
  • 3-5 years’ overall professional experience.
  • At least 1-3 years’ experience in humanitarian action or political affairs.
  • Proven experience in cultivating networks and influencing others.
  • Experience in communication with the authorities (e.g. government structure, army) is a strong asset.
  • Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in Thailand and the Southern Borders Provinces.
  • Solid understanding of national/regional relations and their interplay with humanitarian affairs.
  • Knowledge of multilateral organizations/fora/agencies and platforms.
  • Fluent command of English and Thai
  • Computer literacy.
  • Excellent writing skills in Thai & English.

We offer:

  • Dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international context
  • A competitive salary with benefits with initial one-year of employment contract
  • Dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international environment
  • Initial 1-year employment contract with possibility of renewable
  • A competitive salary with benefits

 

Deadline for applications: 18 December 2020

 

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as salary expectations, following this format for the subject line: POSITION – First Name Surname by email only to: ban_recruitment_services@icrc.org

 

Starting date: February 2021

 

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview

Contact : ban_recruitment_services@icrc.org


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