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Vacancy – Program Coordinator, Agricultural Development and Commercialization Program Department (ADC) Department, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Mekong Institute

Mekong Institute (MI) is an intergovernmental organization owned and operated by the six Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) countries it serves, with a mission to provide capacity development services and products that enhance regional development, cooperation and integration. To respond to changes and evolving needs in the GMS, MI currently prioritizes the regional integration of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam workforces for more equitable and inclusive economic growth. Further, MI is expanding its traditional portfolio to position itself as a GMS-based knowledge-center of excellence with increased institutional capacity for policy research and other services related to economic integration and development disparities.

Program Coordinator, Agricultural Development and Commercialization Program (ADC) Department

We are seeking a Program Coordinator for Agricultural Development and Commercialization Program (ADC) Department. The position is based at the Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, a growing city with all kind of facilities and services like hospitals with international standards, and international schools. Khon Kaen is also the commerce and political center of Northeastern Thailand and an important gateway to other GMS countries.

Position description

The role of the Program Officer is is to deliver the program capacity development activities; to monitor the activities for data collection purposes; and, to coordinate follow up activities with team leaders. The second role is to support GMS-focused research on hot and emerging issues related to MI thematic areas.

Main deliverables, responsibilities and tasks

Key deliverables

Inputs for case studies for content development

Concept notes for capacity development activities

Smooth working relationships with implementing partners and Coordinating Agents

Smooth coordination of expert inputs and implementation of capacity development activities

Delivery of content in capacity development activities

Timely submission of final draft of activity reports, and contribution to 6 monthly report to MI Council

Contributions to research projects as required

Capacity development activities properly monitored and data consolidated for inclusion in MI organisation wide M&E system

Demonstrable acquisition of knowledge in program content to further own professional development

Main responsibilities and tasks

Coordinate the implementation of capacity development activities (workshops, structured learning visits, seminars, etc.) under assigned areas

Lead teams and serve as Team Leader or Lead Facilitator by coordinating with subject matter experts to arrange facilitation of all capacity development activities under the thematic area. This includes working with resource persons in preparing session plan and materials, facilitating learning activities and synthesising and evaluating each training session or module

In coordination with M&E Officer, design evaluation forms for activities, administer pre-test, post-test, and on-line evaluation system

Devise the budget for project activities

Disburse activities budgets and report on expenditure according to MI procedures

Responsible for project completion reports, evaluation reports and post activity follow up in accordance with MI standard and or as required by funding partners

Under the guidance of MI management liaise with MI Coordinating Agencies, government officials, local partners, development partners and collaborating agencies as required for capacity development activities

Contribute to information releases on thematic area for MI website and contribute to MI publications (Mekong Connection, Course Design Statement, Brochures, etc.)

Lead coordination and provision of support for research processes undertaken in collaboration with MI local partners on emerging issues related to the thematic area for case studies and policy dialogue

Any other reasonable task requested by management

Required qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

Master degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, or related field

Knowledge of the technical issues relevant to the program in the GMS, region and ASEAN, and globally

Basic understanding of technical concepts related to project management such as logical frameworks, results-based management, evidence-based advocacy, and research methodology

Understanding of basic accounting procedures

Minimum of three year experience in:

Project implementation, particularly of capacity development projects;

Design and implementation of capacity development activities, particularly as a facilitator; and/or

Carrying out research studies and surveys

Proven skills and experience in facilitation of capacity development activities in the program's technical specialism

Proven ability to communicate in English language in written and spoken form.

Good negotiation and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work in a team and coordinate with others

Proficient user of all Microsoft Office applications

 Desirable

Skills in any of the languages of the GMS region

If you have the skills and experience to exceled in this position, and are passionate about equitable and inclusive economic growth in GMS, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@mekonginstitute.org, titled ‘ADC Program Coordinator’ by June 30, 2016.

Please note that only applications successful in progressing to the next stage will be responded to.