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Vacancy Notice

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Bangkok seeks to fill the following position:

Deputy Head of Sub-Delegation, based in Chiang Mai

We are looking for a spirited team player with a can-do attitude to join our dynamic team.

The Deputy Head of Sub-Delegation (Deputy HoSD), assists and supports the Head of Sub-Delegation (HoSD) in managing the sub-delegation and implementing ICRC objectives and is in charge of specific topics or programmes depending on the context.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates under the supervision of the Head of Sub-Delegation.
• Assists and supports the Head of Sub-Delegation in managing the sub-delegation and implementing and follow up of related programs and activities in his/her area of responsibility with some level of autonomy, in accordance with the Sub-delegation's objectives and guidelines, ensuring a transversal response where appropriate.
• Contributes to the elaboration of the Sub-delegation's strategies and objectives and ensures the implementation, in coordination with the Movement, other humanitarian actors and relevant stakeholders
• Contributes to defining, implementing, and monitoring ICRC projects and activities (depending on the context: general management, protection, assistance, cooperation, communication or others) in coordination with the structure’s management
• Contributes to representing the ICRC and participates in internal and external meetings and develops and maintains contacts with provincials/regional authorities, local/regional Red Cross/Red Crescent Society branches, humanitarian actors and the population. Participates in field missions, and may carry out them independently, participates in the administrative follow-up of these field missions.
• Contributes to defining and implementing the sub-delegation’s security rules, in line with the overall security framework established by the delegation.
• Ensures timely and accurate internal reporting.
• Manages staff from the departments under supervision.
• Acts as Head of Sub-Delegation during the latter's absence.
• Develops and maintains a network of interlocutors with Military, Police and Provincial Authorities, Public Health, Religion Leaders, and non-State Armed groups relevant to the activities and mandate of the ICRC in order to ensure access and acceptance.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Good understanding of Humanitarian activities and operations
• Good understanding of Conflict Situation in Myanmar
• Good understanding of the Thai Public Administration
• Strong Team leadership / Management skills
• Fluency in English and Thai
• 3 - 4 years’ professional experience as a manager or programme officer or background with middle-high governmental official
• Multi-cultural and diverse staff management experience

WE OFFER:

• Dynamic and challenging work in the humanitarian sector and international environment
• Competitive salary with benefits, good working conditions and in-house training/development
• Initial 1-year employment (resident contract) with possibility of renewal into open-ended contract (subject to performance review)

Preferred starting date: ASAP

Submission deadline for applications: 16 April 2023

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.  We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, race, religion, gender, age, disability, or status.

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

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview and the ICRC will not keep the files of applicants who were not shortlisted