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~~The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.

The ICRC regional delegation in Bangkok provides assistance to victims of violence and works with authorities in order to improve the conditions in detention facilities. It also endeavours to promote and to strengthen humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

We are looking for a

 Field Officer based in Chiang Mai

In this position, you will be expected to call upon your skills and your talent to foster and maintain relationships with a wide array of external contacts, local communities, Thai government, Myanmar ethnic groups and NGOs in view of strengthening the ICRC’s position in the northern border provinces and assist the organisation fulfil its objective.

Within this dynamic and international context, we are looking for a Field Officer in order to join our Chiang Mai team.

Your main responsibilities
 Monitors humanitarian situation of Karen, Karenni and Mon States
 Maintains networking with non-profit external partners and multi-ethnic groups along the Thai-Myanmar border and in Chiang Mai
 Carries out standard verbal and written translations
 Prepares situation analysis and submits report of meetings/field visits
 Visits, interviews, and follow ups cases of weapon-wounded patients as needed
 Handles administrative tasks relevant to the field assignments

Your education and experience
• Minimum 5 years for Secondary School or higher
• Good computer skill
• Minimum 2 year working experience in related fields
• Good coordination and communication skills
• Have valid driving license

Your profile
• Must be able to speak, read and write Karen, Burmese, English and Thai (all candidates will be tested in these languages at the time of interview)
• Good understanding of the political, geographical, social and cultural environment of Myanmar
• Good knowledge and/or interest of state actors in Myanmar and the Northern Thailand
• Flexible and willing to travel upcountry as assigned
• Experienced/Background in medical coordinating role would be a plus
 
Interested Thai citizens should submit their complete application with 1) cover letter 2) CV in English by e-mail to:
ban_hr_services@icrc.org
Attn: Human Resources
Please state the position name in your email title
The closing date for the post will be:   25 July 2016
Preferable starting date for position:  As soon as possible
Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview by mid of August 2016.