ThaiNGO

Introduction
CIAI - Italian Association for Aid to Children, is an NGO (nongovernmental organization) non-political and nonsectarian that since 1968 works to promote the recognition of the child as a person and to defend everywhere their fundamental rights. APCD promote the empowerment of PWDs and barrier-free society in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region; and support relevant organizations on disability to network, share information and develop human resources toward empowerment of persons with disabilities and barrier-free society in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region.

CIAI and APCD aim an inclusive community for persons with disabilities in Thailand, through the implementation of a twin track approach to disability. Both organizations are about  to start a project  focused both on the need to reinforce the capacities of competent local authorities and service providers to eliminate barriers to inclusion for persons with disabilities and on the need to strengthen PWD capacities to demand inclusion and participate in developing inclusive strategies. Specifically the action aims at enabling local authorities and representatives of civil society to promote the participation of persons with disabilities in the social and economic life of their communities through the application of the Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) methodology in 4 different regions and specifically North, Phayao, Province, North-eastern, Sisaket Province, Central, Kanchanaburi Province and South, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
In the framework of the implementation of the project “COMMUNITY FOR ALL”, CIAI and APCD are looking for Accounting and Logistics Assistant (ALA).

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
ACCOUNTING:
• Report to the Project Manager; and consult with the Financial Manager and the Operation Team Manager
• Make financial arrangements of the project in collaboration with the Financial Manager, in partnership with the representatives form CIAI and APCD
• Consolidate financial monthly planning and financial report from Operation Specialist in four provinces with consult with the Financial Manager and the Operation Team Manager;
• Assist the Financial Manager in preparation of the draft budget reports and draft of document support for list of payment on project activities
• Maintain the financial files, controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub awards/contracts, and annual audits.
• Act as petty cash custodian of Bangkok Office and check relevant financial documents for replenishment of petty cash system
• Collect, collates and prepare payment/receipt vouchers in consult with  Financial manager
• Identify the proper account codes for each transaction and check entries for accuracy
• Coordinate regular monitoring and assessment of the activities budget of the Operation Specialists based on the monthly budget work plan and other planned project activities;
• Work on behalf of Financial manager as necessary in case of absence or travelling
• Carry out any other accounting duties as assigned by the Financial Manager

LOGISTICS:

• Assist the Project Manager in the procurement management for office assets and for implementation of project activities;
• Coordinate for logistics arrangement, including all travel for all project staffs and coach the Operation Specialists in the four target provinces;
• Control and keep records of all Project Assets for Bangkok Office and project sites
• Make the proper control of stationeries for Bangkok Office
• Coordinate the process, design and production of all information, education and communication materials (IEC) and visibility materials;
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager

OTHERS:

• Assist the Project Manager in the development of monthly, annual and other necessary project reports and translate from Thai to English or English to Thai;
• Assure the respect of CIAI and APCD procedures in line with the European Union requirements;

WORK CONDITIONS:

- The Accounting and Logistics Assistant (ALA) will be based in Bangkok and will perform field visits to the provinces when needed;
- The assignment will have an initial duration of 8 months (3 months trial period), Starting Date: June 2016 (negotiable)
- Working Place: APCD Building, 255 Rajvithi Road, Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400;
- Hours of Work: Monday to Friday: 08.30-16.30 Hours (Lunch break 12.00-13.00 Hours);
- Holidays: According to APCD’s Work and Regulations.

SALARY (Depending on working experience)

REQUIREMENTS:

- Vocational Education Certificate or higher, major in Accounting, Business administration, or relating fields
- Age between 20-30 years
- Must possess at least 1 year of experience in accounting and procurement.  Some experience in project implementation is an asset.
- Proficiency in English and Thai language both written and spoken;
- Excellent communication skill;
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Very flexible, patient and with a positive attitude; Capable of working in team; Dynamic and willing to take initiative to complete tasks assigned or Problem Solving Skill; willing to learn more on the related regulations on the assigned tasks.

Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline and Application:

Candidates interested should send your resume with the supporting documents, 2 references and a Covering letter by e-mail at the following addresses: sano@apcdfoundation.org , paloma.martin@ciai-world.it, copy to nongluck@apcdfoundation.org , sibenya@ciai-apcd-project.org , mentioning the subject “Accounting and Logistics Assistant”, not later than 6th June 2016;

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.