ThaiNGO

Thailand Country Manager

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Overview

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for conservation science and applied conservation. ZSL’s mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals, their habitats, and communities living alongside them. This is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to engage in, and take action for conservation. ZSL has been supporting conservationists in Thailand since 2004 with a country office presence since 2014. ZSL’s programme in Thailand provides technical, logistical, and capacity-building support to the Department of National Parks and other local partner NGOs, with a main geographical focus in the southern Western Forest Complex.

Role Profile

The Country Manager will provide operational leadership to ZSL’s Thailand Programme in line with its existing projects and strategic aims, sitting within ZSL’s Programme Lead for the Strategy, Design and Impact team. The post holder will develop deep understanding of the operational support requirements of the programme and develop and collaborate closely with the Operations team and key cross-society functions at ZSL’s London HQ to design and embed tools, processes and principles that build capacity and effectiveness in operations and project delivery.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the lead ZSL representative in Thailand and expand ZSL's presence and project partnerships in-country

• Establish professional relationships with the Government of Thailand and relevant collaborators. 

• Work  HQ to lead the development, management, and implementation of the ZSL Thailand Country Strategy and ensure its continued alignment with national priorities as well as with ZSL’s mission targets. 

• Responsible for all projects in-country and is expected to track, manage and report on the performance of every project and project officer’s responsibilities, both in terms of finance and deliverables.

• Staff recruitment and management, including performance monitoring, and possibly mentoring and training. 

•  Ensure that the Country Programme office is compliant with all Thai legislation and provide timely documentation as required by the Government of Thailand

• In liaison with other appropriate staff at ZSL UK and within the Country Programme, the post-holder develops and maintains effective working relationships with international and national donors (including bilateral and multilateral organisations), to secure continued funding for the Country Programme. 

• Develop projects and lead fundraising proposals with the support of HQ’s Conservation Planning and Design team and Fundraising team, that align with the national strategy, ZSL’s mission and its developing strategy for the country. 

• Work with the ZSL Communications team to represent ZSL in the media as needed; this may include television, radio, social media and newspaper interviews.

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Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven leadership and team-building skills

• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans and policy 

• Strong skills in project planning, management (including financial management), implementation, and evaluation; Experience working with government and with donors/government aid agencies is beneficial

• Experience working in Thailand and/or other countries in Southeast Asia

• MSc or higher qualification in an appropriate field is required  

• Proven experience in staff management and development

• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Thai necessary for this post

• Strong conservation or management background

• Solid understanding of the global development sphere with specific reference to conservation issues in Thailand and Southeast Asia

What do we offer?

“Work Your Way”: We empower people to work from where they work best. We believe work is something we do and not a place we go. Our offices have become important places for collaboration and social connection but are no longer our main place of work.

You will have access to a blended program of Wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program as well as regular webinars and activities around mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. The opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to improving diversity and inclusion.

Other benefits include 25 days holiday, life assurance, stakeholder pension (employer contribution is matched up to 12%), complimentary zoo tickets with a 30% discount in shops and online, subsidised canteen, enhanced paternity and maternity leave, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, subsidised gym membership and access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities

Ultimately, you’ll know that you’ll help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct. 

To Apply

For the full job description and to apply, please visit https://careers-zsl.icims.com/jobs/2898/thailand-country-manager/job.

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button.

Closing date for applications: Midnight (23:59) GMT on Sunday 24 April 2022

Interview dates: Friday 29 April and Tuesday 03 May 2022