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OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Position Title                                     Project Assistant

Organizational Unit                        Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants Unit

Duty Station                                       Phang Nga, Thailand

Classification                                     General Service Staff (Ungraded: THB 39,300 per month)

Type of Appointment                    Special Short-Term Contract, 03 months

Closing Date                                      05 February 2016

Reference Code                                               THVN No. 003/2016

Organizational Context and Scope:

Under the direct supervision of Project Assistant in Bangkok, and the overall supervision of the Programme Manager in Bangkok, the successful candidate will support the implementation of emergency material and service support for minority groups from Myanmar as well as other vulnerable migrants detained in Thailand at Immigration Detention Centres (IDCs) and Shelters for Women, Children and Families.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Assist in assessing the material and service support needs at the IDCs and Shelters in Phang Nga Province in terms of health assistance, supplemental nutrition, non-food items (NFIs) and water/sanitation/hygiene (WASH) support.

Based on the assessment, assist in developing recommendations and a work plan for Phang Nga Province to guide IOM’s support to beneficiaries in the province.

In coordination with the project team in Bangkok, assist in the day-to-day implementation of material and service support to the beneficiaries and other vulnerable migrants in accordance with assessed humanitarian needs.

Assist in liaising with the local Royal Thai Government (RTG) agency counterparts, in particular the Immigration Bureau (IB) and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) on the provision of material and service support, and in particular the strengthening of effective referral systems for the treatment and care of detainees.

Support IOM’s health care worker(s) in Phang Nga province towards the provision of medical care to the detainees and the establishment of a working referral system.

Assist in monitoring the procurement, delivery and/or installation of the materials and services, with a particular emphasis on the quality and effectiveness of the materials and services being provided to meet and exceed donor standards. Submit payment requests, receipts, etc. to the Project Assistant and Finance Officer in Bangkok in regards to the financial implementation requirements. Prepare expenditure report based on cash transactions on a regular basis.

Meet regularly among local relevant stakeholders, including the RTG agencies, the UNHCR, UNICEF, and the ICRC, NGOs and CBOs, to coordinate on-going interventions between the actors.

Report regularly to the project team in Bangkok on the progress of material and service support implementation, humanitarian needs, upcoming challenges, as well as on meeting outcomes and discussions with local counterparts.

In coordination with the project team in Bangkok, ensure that the donor’s visibility requirements are met and executed including any communications activities (e.g. press briefing, press notes, etc.) that may be requested.

If necessary, undertake duty travel to Bangkok or other relevant provinces to assist in the implementation of the project activities.

Coordinate with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) as necessary to conform to the security requirements in Phang Nga province.

Perform such other duties as may be required.

Desired Qualifications:

Thai National

University Degree in law, international relations, political science, social science, or relevant field

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity

At least two years of work experience in migration issues for non‐governmental organizations, international governmental organizations or government institutions

Sound knowledge of programme implementation and evaluation and familiarity with financial and business administration

Team work oriented but with a capacity to work independently

Good writing and communication skills

Computer literate

Very good command of English and Thai. Knowledge of Burmese or other languages spoken by minority groups from Myanmar is a strong asset.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, and CV along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int. The form can be downloaded from http://th.iom.int. Please submit your application by 05 February 2016. Kindly indicate the reference code THVN No. 003/2016 followed by your full name in the subject line.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Position Title                                     Project Assistant

Organizational Unit                        Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants Unit

Duty Station                                       Ranong, Thailand

Classification                                     General Service Staff (Ungraded: THB 39,300 per month)

Type of Appointment                    Special Short-Term Contract, 03 months

Closing Date                                      05 February 2016

Reference Code                                               THVN No. 004/2016

Organizational Context and Scope:

Under the direct supervision of Project Assistant in Bangkok, and the overall supervision of the Programme Manager in Bangkok, the successful candidate will support the implementation of emergency material and service support for minority groups from Myanmar as well as other vulnerable migrants detained in Thailand at Immigration Detention Centres (IDCs) and Shelters for Women, Children and Families.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Assist in assessing the material and service support needs at the IDCs and Shelters in Ranong Province in terms of health assistance, supplemental nutrition, non-food items (NFIs) and water/sanitation/hygiene (WASH) support.

Based on the assessment, assist in developing recommendations and a work plan for Ranong Province to guide IOM’s support to beneficiaries in the province.

In coordination with the project team in Bangkok, assist in the day-to-day implementation of material and service support to the beneficiaries and other vulnerable migrants in accordance with assessed humanitarian needs.

Assist in liaising with the local Royal Thai Government (RTG) agency counterparts, in particular the Immigration Bureau (IB) and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) on the provision of material and service support, and in particular the strengthening of effective referral systems for the treatment and care of detainees.

Support IOM’s health care worker(s) in Ranong province towards the provision of medical care to the detainees and the establishment of a working referral system.

Assist in monitoring the procurement, delivery and/or installation of the materials and services, with a particular emphasis on the quality and effectiveness of the materials and services being provided to meet and exceed donor standards. Submit payment requests, receipts, etc. to the Project Assistant and Finance Officer in Bangkok in regards to the financial implementation requirements. Prepare expenditure report based on cash transactions on a regular basis.

Meet regularly among local relevant stakeholders, including the RTG agencies, the UNHCR, UNICEF, and the ICRC, NGOs and CBOs, to coordinate on-going interventions between the actors.

Report regularly to the project team in Bangkok on the progress of material and service support implementation, humanitarian needs, upcoming challenges, as well as on meeting outcomes and discussions with local counterparts.

In coordination with the project team in Bangkok, ensure that the donor’s visibility requirements are met and executed including any communications activities (e.g. press briefing, press notes, etc.) that may be requested.

If necessary, undertake duty travel to Bangkok or other relevant provinces to assist in the implementation of the project activities.

Coordinate with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) as necessary to conform to the security requirements in Ranong province.

Perform such other duties as may be required.

Desired Qualifications:

Thai National

University Degree in law, international relations, political science, social science, or relevant field

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity

At least two years of work experience in migration issues for non‐governmental organizations, international governmental organizations or government institutions

Sound knowledge of programme implementation and evaluation and familiarity with financial and business administration

Team work oriented but with a capacity to work independently

Good writing and communication skills

Computer literate

Very good command of English and Thai. Knowledge of Burmese or other languages spoken by minority groups from Myanmar is a strong asset.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, and CV along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int. The form can be downloaded from http://th.iom.int. Please submit your application by 05 February 2016. Kindly indicate the reference code THVN No. 004/2016 followed by your full name in the subject line.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.