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Employment Opportunity

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

THAILAND

ADRA 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 applicants for the position of  Area Coordinator to work at our project office in Kanchanaburi and will be responsible for Thum Hin and Don Yan.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Area Coordinator Kanchanaburi is responsible for managing the implementation of the VTRR project activities in two refugee camps Tam Hin and Don Yang, Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi province.

The Area Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of project activities at the field level. This involves working closely with both camp based staff and ADRA Project Office staff (Maesot) to ensure that project activities are implemented according to established work plans.

The Area coordinator with his team will also build and maintain strong and effective relationships with Thai Authorities, partner agencies and camp based staff and has the ability to mitigate conflict potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities in the field according to the project proposal, work plans and ADRA Thailand policies and guidelines.

Closely cooperate with the Project Manager/project management team in Maesot to implement new initiatives in the camps and to develop and implement systems to monitor and evaluate field activities and collect project statistics.

Supervise the KAN field team, including monitoring work, providing performance feedback and evaluation to ensure a high level of staff performance.

Produce monthly budget planning, ensure all expenditure are in line with planning and approved budget and produce monthly activity reports as required by the project management.

Oversee the procurement activities in close cooperation with the Logistics/Driver and Procurement Officer and ensure that required materials for courses are delivered to camps on time.

Liaise with Thai Authorities to secure permission and camp passes for materials entering the camps.

Represent ADRA Thailand to Thai Authorities, Thai communities, camps communities, NGOs/CBOs, donor and others as required in professional manners.

Coordinate necessary field visits by ADRA Thailand senior management staff, Thai Authorities, donors and others as required.

Escalate issue requiring immediate solution to the Project Manager and Program Coordinator.

Perform other tasks as required by the Project Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in education, or related field.

Experience:

At least 3 years experience working with NGOs/CBOs in the VT sector or equal to the position responsibilities outline above

Language Skills:

Good Thai, Karen/Burmese and English Language skills

Skills and Abilities:

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 skill and be team orientated.

Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision.

Strong cross-cultural communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Windows applications.

Abilities to accurately review and analyze financial and statistical reports in Excel format.

Must have a valid driver license.

Please submit your CV, cover letter and the name and contact details for three referees, as well as your expected remuneration to our Administrative Department

by May 2, 2016

Administrative Department – ADRA Thailand

P.O. Box 30, Mae-Hia (Chiang Mai 2) Post Office, Muang District, Chiang Mai 50100

or

E-mail : hr@adrathailand.org