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Vacancy Announcement

Project Coordinator

Empowerment of Networks and Local Authorities (LAs) for
Sustainable Ing Watershed Management (IWSM) Local

RECOFTC, Thailand Country Program

Application Deadline:  17th August 2016
 

RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests holds a unique and important place in the world of forestry. It is the only international not-for-profit organization that specializes in developing capacity for community forestry and devolved forest management. With over 25 years of international experience and a dynamic approach to capacity development - involving research and analysis, demonstration sites, and training products and services - RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for people and forests.

In recent years, the organization has established Country Programs in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Viet Nam, with its headquarters in Thailand. The Center’s work focuses on the four thematic areas of: securing community forestry; enhancing livelihoods and markets; people, forests and climate change; and transforming forest conflict; for developing capacities for community forestry at all levels.

RECOFTC is currently seeking a Project Coordinator, Empowerment of Local Networks and Local Authorities for Sustainable Ing Watershed Management (IWSM) under Thailand Country Program.  The successful applicant will be based at Phayao and Chiang Rai provinces.  The contract duration is for 12 months with a possibility of extension.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Coordinator works as a lead member for implementing the European Union (EU) funded project to RECOFTC on the Empowerment of Local Networks and Local Authorities for Sustainable Ing Watershed Management (IWSM) covering communities in Chaing Rai and Phayao provinces, Thailand. The IWSM project is 42 months long started since March 2015. Project Coordinator will hold a leadership role to ensure that the project has successfully delivered its expected results and is effectively managed according to the work plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Under the direct supervision of RECOFTC’s Thailand Country Program (TCP) Coordinator and with guidance from the IWSM project Advisory Committee and project Steering Committee, the incumbent will manage the IWSM Project and ensure effective and timely planning, development, delivery, and monitoring and evaluation of an integrated and coherent IWSM Project.

The Project Coordinator will also contribute to the overall development and management of the IWSM project. The Project Coordinator will work with CF Partnership Coordinator of TCP and report to the TCP Coordinator. S/he has the following responsibilities and duties:

- Take the lead role in planning, implementing and monitoring of the project activities to ensure that the project      
  outputs are delivered as planned and yield expected results

- Manage and ensure that IWSM team members receive adequate support and are able to perform their roles
  effectively as well to have regular team meeting and clear communication within the team

- Ensure that the project finance are effectively and efficiently managed and utilized according to the budget plan
  and be fully accountable according to EU and RECOFTC financial policies and procedures

- Coordinate all financial management functions  of the project, including the budget planning and forecast,
  monitoring and reporting budget spending well on time

- Coordinate with the  TCP Coordinator, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University (CRRU, Co applicant), the IWSM
  Committee, Ing Watershed People’s Assembly (IWPA) and key partners to have review and monitoring of project
  as planned

- Coordinate with the key stakeholders and partners and RECOFTC team to have a periodic analysis of emerging
  issues relevant the Ing Watershed Management to identify intervention required for IWSM project.

- Coordinate with the Training Coordinator of TCP on capacity development need assessment and develop strategy
  to provide capacity development support to the key target groups – targeted communities, local authority, Ing
  Watershed People’s Assembly (IWPA) and related government officers for strengthening IWSM.

- Coordinate with IWPA, Save The Ing River Coalition (SIC) and Local networks in developing policy
  recommendations and produce policy brief on participatory watershed management in Ing watershed.

- Coordinate with the IWSM team member and key partners to implement the demonstration and pilot sites for
  generating best practices, lesson learned and knowledge in 11 target communities for  policy and community
  learning center development.

- Take a lead in designing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for the project and ensure that the system is
  well maintained and the data are used for measuring progress and planning of the project

- Ensure that knowledge and experiences of good practice of IWSM are properly documented and disseminated to
  other watershed management networks in Thailand

- Ensure timely submission of the project planning documents and results-based progress reports.

 - Any other responsibility assigned by the TCP Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Bachelor’s Degree or preferable Master’s Degree in forestry, NRM, environmental, political science, rural development or related field.

- 5-10 years experience in project management or field coordination in the area of forestry, natural resource
  management or rural development

- Strong commitment to CBNRM, empowerment, decentralization and participatory approaches

- Proven experience in team management, stakeholder coordination, and building cross sectors cooperation and
  networking

- Proven experience in project financial management and in report writing for international donor organizations

- Good in communication and strong experience in facilitating participatory training and meeting

- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Thai

- Good command of English (both speaking and writing)

- Thai nationality

- Be able to relocate to live and work in Phayao Office

General

In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics (including attitudes and skills):

- Interpersonal communication skills, individually and in-groups, with an ability to work as an active member of
  teams. This implies flexibility and open-mindedness

- Possess leadership personality, and able to take on and solve problems quickly and efficiently;

- Hands-on experience and able to work independently with minimum supervision;

- Initiative and ability to make informed independent judgments (which is not inconsistent with an overall team
  approach);

- Ability to work in a variety of cultural and institutional contexts, with respect to the integrity of difference cultures

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV and a cover letter indicating why they are suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors to hr@recoftc.org. Please quote the position title in the subject line as Project Coordinator, IWSM of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a competitive compensation package. However, offers shall be based on salary history, relevant experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.  RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit.

Note: RECOFTC retains the right to offer the position at a certain grade dependent on qualifications and experience required by the position.