ThaiNGO

I.Introduction:

TBC works with conflict affected communities in SE Burma/Myanmar and 9 refugee camps in Thailand building preparedness for return and reintegration of displaced people. Through

local partners and community led processes, TBC supports access to Food, Shelter, Capacity Building for Community Management, and rehabilitation of conflicted and affected communities. Now we are urgently seeking Programme Management Specialist to join the team.

II. Job Purpose:

This position will work with TBC’s Senior Management Team (SMT) to identify and secure funding and resource opportunities. This position also provides oversight of partnership with donors and ensures the implementation of the program meets the requirements by the donors.

III.Type of Employment/ Location

1 year contract with staff benefits and possibility of extension/ Bangkok-Thailand

V. Job Responsibilities:

Monitors and coordinates all program development efforts in Thailand and Myanmar.

Assists with programme development budgets and justifications. Monitors and reports on status of budgets.

Supports SMT in developing a strategic plan with benchmarks.

Ensure programme development is aligned with TBC’s strategy and substantiated with a Theory of Change, Project Management Plan (or monitoring, evaluation and learning plan) and/or logframe.

Ensure that tracking database is kept up to date for all ongoing programme development in assigned region.

Develops proposals in consultation with Senior Management Team and other specialists in line with TBC’s strategic directions.

Works with the Senior Management Team to manage proposal cycle, ensuring TBC and donor standards and requirements are met.

Builds relationships with representatives of potential donors (traditional and non-traditional) and strategic partners.

Continuously assesses and develops M&E (mentoring and evaluation) systems and tools to ensure that the methodologies used and the information gathered are suitable to programme and donor needs.

Communicates regularly with program and field staff as well as other departments on ongoing and planned program development efforts, specific support needs and field staff capacity building requirements.

Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops that are related to programme development and donor relationship building and communication.

Provides supervision and support to Grants Manager and Monitoring & Information Manager to ensure appropriate reporting of programmes, grants and contracts.

Develops in conjunction with Senior Management Team, grant administration policies and procedures in accordance with donors’ regulations.

10.Monitors the progress of each project and assist with the identification of issues which may affect the quality of programme performance and consequent program adjustments.

11.Undertakes all other duties and projects as may be assigned from time to time.

VI.Job Requirements:

A Master’s degree in relevant discipline and a minimum of 2 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience

2 – 4 years managing partnerships with institutional donors including one or more of the following; USAID, EU, ECHO, Sida, DFAT, DFID, GAC (CIDA)

Extensive knowledge of proposal and donor funding requirements and application of M&E and learning methods

Knowledge of Theory of Change

Knowledge in finance

Strong critical thinking and problem solving skill

Ability to perform under time pressure, be flexible, work independently and manage multiple tasks

Work effectively as a leader and team member in fast-paced multi-cultural environment

Willingness and capacity to hold collaborators accountable for deliverables

Strong written and oral communication skills with an enthusiasm for writing

High fluency in English is imperative– Myanmar/Thai language a bonus

TBC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels (Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities)

VII.Reports To

Finance Director

VIII.Closing Date:

30 April 2016

IX: Expected Start Date:

1 June 2016

X: Note

Please submit a current CV/resume including 2 references and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this post to hr@theborderconsortium.org or through this web site.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.