ThaiNGO

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Migrant Assistance Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the Project Officer in Bangkok, the Project Assistant will be responsible for planning, managing and monitoring the implementation of Migrant Assistant Unit (MAU) project activities in Bangkok and IOM Thailand field locations, including Counter-Trafficking.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

In coordination with MAU Bangkok team, develop strategies, approaches and methodologies to implement project activities in order meet project objectives;

Ensure project activities are implemented on schedule and within budget, while ensuring the production and timely submission of financial reports in accordance with IOM internal procedures and donor requirements.

Provide regular written and verbal updates to the Project Officer on progress of implementation of project activities, including notification of any challenges encountered;

Prepare periodic reports on project implementation in a timely fashion and in accordance with donor requirements;

Build and maintain relationships withRoyal Thai Government (RTG) counterparts, project partners, UN agencies, NGOs, community-based organizations and any other key stakeholders;

Liaise with RTG counterparts, local authorities, NGOs and community-based organizations to ensure smooth implementation of the project;

Monitor RTG policy as it relates to project activities, including policies relating to human trafficking, labour migration and migrants rights, and provide updates on important policy development to project staff;

Represent IOM and provide technical assistance, at local and provincial government, civil society and meetings as required, particularly in relation to counter trafficking and migrant rights.

Provide guidance and regularly monitor the work of field offices, including Mae Sot and Ranong, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with project work plans and field staff are supported when encountering any challenges in implementation.

Undertake duty travels within Thailand, as necessary to ensure smooth implementation of the project activities and to monitor activities undertaken in the field;

Ensure the production of information, education and communication (IEC) materials in close consultation with project staff, project partners and government/non-government stakeholders;

Collect data as it relates to victims of trafficking (VOT) and enter data into MIMOSA database;

Organize and coordinate events, including, capacity building workshops, trainings, meetings and outreach activities for information campaigns;

Assist workshop trainers/facilitators in conducting workshops in order to improve delivering methods, achieve workshop objectives, and enhance participants’ involvement and commitment to the workshop;

Provide technical supervision in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools, including assessments, surveys and interviews, in order to document and determine the progress and impact of the project;

Provide VOT screening support and conduct VOT screening interviews as required by IOM’s Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) unit, or upon request from other IOM missions in the Asia-Pacific region;

Act as national staff focal point for human trafficking at IOM Thailand, including monitoring and assisting implementation of any human trafficking related programs and activities;

Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Project Officer.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Thai national;

University degree in law, international relations, political science, social science, or relevant field;

Strong organizational and time management skills;

Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity;

At least two years of work experience in migration issues for non‐governmental organizations, international governmental organizations or government institutions;

Sound knowledge of programme implementation and evaluation and familiarity with financial and business administration;

Team work oriented but with a capacity to work independently;

Good writing and communication skills;

Computer literate;

Languages

Fluency in English and Thai is required. Knowledge of Burmese or other languages spoken by minority groups from Myanmar is a strong asset.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms

Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders

Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others

Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services

Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.

Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

Professionalism -  displays mastery of subject matter

Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.

Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by August 15, 2016 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from http://th.iom.int/index.php/migration-resources/vacancies/IOM-Personal-History-Form/. Kindly indicate the reference code THVN017/2016 (EXT) followed by your full name in the subject line.

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 01.08.2016 to 15.08.2016