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Plan International Thailand

Job Advertisement: Project Assistant – Comprehensive School Safety

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for equality for girls and better lives for all children. We are independent of governments and have no political or religious affiliation.

Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Position:  Project Assistant – Comprehensive School Safety

Contract:  Fixed term 4 month with possibility of extension

Duty station: Chiang Rai

Job Purpose:                

Assisting DRM Manager and DRM Coordinator to plan, implement and monitor Safe Schools project activities in 50 targeted schools, and support routine coordination with Chiang Rai Safe School Working Group (SS-WG) and relevant GOs and CSO network in local and national level. Also, Project Assistant provides effective back office support for assigned administrative and communication tasks as well as occasional field support to Coordinator and consultant team with project beneficiaries and key stakeholders to meet the project’s goals, objectives and expectations as outlined in the project proposal, and in accordance with Plan International’s policies and procedures.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning

• Assist PM in preparing detailed implementation plan (DIP) and overall project management documentations
• Support preparation and revision of the project action plan, communication plan, and MER plan according to the new Program Quality Policy (PIQP).
• Assist Coordinator and project consultant in planning and implementing assigned field activities.

Management and Operation

• Provide back office supports for the project team. Coordinate logistic, administration, financial procedures to ensure smooth activity implementation.
• Assist Coordinator and project consultant in administrative and coordination tasks and when conducting field activities.
• Assist in preparing project’s progress report to ensure timely submission. Maintain project database to ensure documentation, records and filing of activities/meetings beneficiaries, project financial files and records are up-to-date.
• Involve in facilitating project team meetings weekly, quarterly review meeting and project monitoring.
• Support coordination in emergency response procedure with DRM Coordinator, CDFs and other staffs.
• Work with other program team members to address other cross-cutting issues.

Communication and networking:

• Initiate and maintain strong communication and dissemination of project key messages and deliverables among, project beneficiaries, key stakeholders and SS-WG members using offline and online communication platforms.
• Engage in influencing meetings / events with government sector and non-government sectors.
• Liaise and develop networks with IOs, NGOs and government agencies for the purposes of information exchange, strategic operations and networking as assigned.

Others:

• Ensure that Plan International’s Child Protection Policy and related procedures are adhered to in all aspects of work.
• Perform relevant tasks as assigned by direct supervisors.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• University degree or equivalent on Social Sciences, Communications, Business Administration or Public Administration. 
• Demonstrated strong communication in both English and Thai is required.
• No work experience is required. Or 1-2 year experience with NGOs or in fields related to community development, disaster risk reduction or ecological sustainability is an advantage.
• Demonstrated strong interest to work with children and youth in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and/or ecological sustainability.
• Competent ICT users for Basic software (e.g MS Office), mobile applications and be able to handle more advance graphic tools such as Photoshops (or equivalent) and movie maker software. Be able to engage audience and deliver communication through social media platforms (Facebook, Line, etc.)
• Demonstrated quality of team player and self-learner with originality, self-motivation, flexibility and leadership

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit a motivational letter, a comprehensive CV and details of at least 3 referees via E-mail only to: preedee.ittipong@plan-international.org

Closing date for applications:   17 April 2022

Reference & background checks will be performed for successful candidate including clearance on child related offences in conformity with Plan’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Anti-Terrorism Screening (ATS) and Criminal Check Record. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.