Employment Opportunity
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)
THAILAND
Vocational Training Coordinator
ADRA is a global network of independent humanitarian organizations established in 1983 by the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the specific purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief. ADRA Thailand works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.
ADRA’s purpose statement is: To serve humanity so that all may live as God intended. This is coupled with our motto: Justice. Compassion. Love.
ADRA Thailand has been working with vulnerable and marginalized communities in Thailand since 1984. ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.
ADRA Thailand is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Vocational Training Coordinator based in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand
Proposed Start Date: January 2023
Application deadline: 23rd December 2022
Job overview:
The Vocational Training Coordinator will plan effective instructional strategies for adapting or modifying curriculum to meet the needs of the beneficiaries across the 7 camps in Mae Hong Son, Kanchanaburi and Tak Provinces. The coordinator will work with the project staff and the 7 camps to ensure equipment and material are available for instruction and will further work with the Vocational Colleges to ensure quality is maintained during the training. The Vocational Coordinator will be the main liaison between the project, vocational colleges and the camp based trainers.
Preferred candidates are expected to meet the following:
Minimum Skills & Education Required:
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in International Development, Education, Business Administration or related field
Experience:
- At least 3 year experience in education, capacity building or workforce development and supervising skills
Language Skills:
- Strong Thai verbal and written language skills
- Strong English verbal and written language skills
- Strong Karen and/or Burmese verbal and written language skills
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a Christian context
- Must be willing to travel and work in remote camps along the Thai – Myanmar border
- Must have strong management and supervising skills
- High level of flexibility and self-motivated
- Willingness to implement policies and procedures with a professional and constructive attitude
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong computer skills (Including Microsoft Office proficiency)
- Understanding of diversity in working environment
- Valid driving license is required
Application Procedure:
In the subject line of the email, please write “Vocational Training Coordinator” Please send applications: (Cover letter, CV, salary expectation, copy of Identification document, copy of driving license, educational certificate and/or training certificate) to: hr@adrathailand.org by 23rd December 2022, 5.00 pm.
Please note: ADRA Thailand is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job. The offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which includes background checks.
For further information, please contact: hr@adrathailand.org or 053 839 402 ext. 12
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Employment Opportunity
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)
THAILAND
Area Coordinator (KAN)
ADRA is a global network of independent humanitarian organizations established in 1983 by the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the specific purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief. ADRA Thailand works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.
ADRA’s purpose statement is: To serve humanity so that all may live as God intended. This is coupled with our motto: Justice. Compassion. Love.
ADRA Thailand has been working with vulnerable and marginalized communities in Thailand since 1984. ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.
ADRA Thailand is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of
Area Coordinator based in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
Proposed Start Date: January 2023
Application deadline: 23rd December 2022
Job overview:
The Area Coordinator will work with the Project Manager, Field Officer and Vocational & Training Coordinator to directly oversee and manage the implementation of the VTSD project in Ban don Yang camps in Kanchanaburi Province and Tham Him camp in Ratchaburi Province. The Area Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of project activities at the field level closely with the project staff in Mae Sot. This involves working closely with camp based staff, the field office and the support office in Chiang Mai to ensure that project activities are implemented according to established work plans. The Area Coordinator will also build and maintain strong relationships with Thai Authorities, partner agencies and camp based staff.
Preferred candidates are expected to meet the following:
Minimum Skills & Education Required:
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Education, International Development, Social Sciences or related field
Experience:
- At least 5 year experience working with NGOs/CBOs and minimum of 2 years in management position equal to the position responsibilities
Language Skills:
- Strong Thai verbal and written language skills
- Strong English verbal and written language skills
- Strong Karen and/or Burmese verbal and written language skills
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a Christian context
- Must be willing to travel and work in remote camps along the Thai – Myanmar border (estimated at 50% of time)
- Willingness to implement policies and procedures with a professional and constructive attitude
- Must have strong operational management skills and be team orientated
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong computer skills (Including Microsoft Office proficiency)
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills
- Understanding of diversity in working environment
- Able to drive with valid driving license
Application Procedure:
In the subject line of the email, please write “Area Coordinator (Kanchanaburi)” Please send applications: (Cover letter, CV, salary expectation, copy of Identification document, copy of driving license, educational certificate and/or training certificate) to: hr@adrathailand.org by 23rd December 2022, 5.00 pm.
Please note: ADRA Thailand is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job. The offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which includes background checks.
For further information, please contact: hr@adrathailand.org or 053 839 402 ext. 12
