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Program Assistant, USAID/RDMA Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management Services, Thailand

Background: 
Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm.  We provide a full range of innovative program evaluation, management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies.  Our global services are in the areas of democracy and governance, health and education, agriculture, the environment, and economic growth. 

Objective: 
Social Impact (SI) was awarded a contract by US Agency International Development USAID to provide monitoring and evaluation and other technical/advisory services to the USAID Regional Development Mission Asia (RDMA) and USAID Missions operating in Asia. These services include, but are not limited to, impact and performance evaluations, components of evaluations, assessments, qualitative research, surveys and data collection, cost analysis and effectiveness, feasibility studies, assistance with monitoring plans and indicators, technical training, knowledge dissemination and public outreach, performance management, other non-evaluative services and learning event management. Social Impact will assist USAID and its partners in Asia generate empirical data as well as foster learning and knowledge management through a participatory process in order to support stronger results and improve evidence-based programming. The specific technical areas the RDMA portfolio covers are health, HIV/AIDS, and education, human trafficking, environment, water and sanitation, humanitarian assistance, science and technology, governance and economic growth. Social Impact is looking for a Program Assistant based in Bangkok, Thailand. 

Annual Salary:  THB 300,000 - THB 360,000

Responsibilities and Tasks:
The Program Assistant works in close collaboration with SI-Thailand staff members to provide administrative and programmatic support to the team. The Program Assistant will be responsible for financial, logistical and administrative support to the RDMA project team, and ensuring that administrative, financial, logistic and procurement activities are carried out in a manner consistent with the objectives of the project, and in compliance with USAID regulations and SI policies and procedures. He/she will also be expected to provide high-quality day-to-day administrative support to the learning event coordination team in planning and executing the events. 

Qualifications: 
The Program Assistant must meet the following requirements:

·         At least Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Public administration, business, or another relevant field required.

·         At least six years of accounting and administration/ logistic support, or similar experience in other donor-funded projects; previous work experience with USAID-funded projects preferred. 

·         Knowledge of and experience with Thai payroll income tax calculations.

·         Proven ability to manage and monitor a diverse staff in multiple locations.

·         Previous experience in Asia or RDMA countries.  

·         Must have high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

·         Must be fluent in English and Thai with strong writing skills.

TO APPLY please click: PROGRAM ASSISTANT

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.