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SUWANNIMIT FOUNDATION
Advocacy Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position |
Advocacy Coordinator |
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Full Time/Part Time |
Full Time |
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Who Can Apply |
Thai |
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Location |
Mae Sot, Tak |
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Travel Requirements |
Domestic |
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Salary Range |
THB 20,000-35,000 |
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Contract Length |
One Year, with possibility of extension |
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Relationships |
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Reports to |
Executive Director |
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Supervises |
Direct: None Indirect: None Others: None |
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Coordinates with |
Internal: Operations, Programs, Subcommittee, Board External: RTG, NGOs, Other networks and groups |
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Financial/Budget |
Direct: Advocacy Indirect: |
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Responsibilities |
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Summary |
Suwannimit Foundation is a Thailand registered foundation working towards the operational capacity and programmatic impact of its civil service organization partners; and paving ways to increase access to and sustainability of social services for marginalized persons living along the Thailand-Myanmar border.
We are currently seeking for a person to fill-up our Advocacy Coordinator position. The purpose of this position is to lead the design and delivery of Suwannimit Foundation’s advocacy strategy based on power analysis and core advocacy messages to Thailand decision-makers and opinion-formers.
This position is a personally and professionally rewarding experience with the right personality, perspective and values. Your first few months will be mostly spent with partner civil service organizations and our program team to understand the essential factors relevant to the role.
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Job Specific |
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General |
As assigned. |
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Position Requirements |
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Essential |
Desirable |
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Education |
Degree in law, communications, journalism or other similar fields |
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Work Experience |
At least three years’ relevant experience of working with governments, policy makers and the media in order to bring about policy change
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Experience in migrant issues. |
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Skills/Knowledge/Aptitude |
A good understanding of how to undertake successful strategic advocacy work in a variety of relevant contexts A good understanding of Thailand political institutions and processes and how they link to migrant issues Ability to represent the organization in a variety of fora through high level communication skills, including experience of communicating effectively both verbally and in writing Proven negotiation and influencing skills
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Language(s) |
Excellent written and spoken Thai Can comfortably understand, speak and write in English
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Application Details |
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Please send your CV and letter of interest to HR@suwannimit.org Closing date of application will be on 30th June 2016. Please indicate in your subject line “Job Application: Advocacy Coordinator”.
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We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. |
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