Plan Thailand - Job Advertisement
Program Unit Child Protection Manager
Plan is an international humanitarian, child centred development organisation, implementing development programs that promote the realisation and fulfilment of children’s rights and the alleviation of child poverty.
Position: Program Unit (PU) Child Protection Manager
Assignment Type: Renewable three year contract
Closing date for applications:
Job background: The PU Child Protection Manager will oversee the timely and quality implementation of all child proteciton projects in the Chiang Rai PU. S/He will play a large role in rolling out child protection projects that are well planned, evidence based, and monitored regularly. Other aspects of the role include partnership management, annual planning & budgeting, representation and liaison at the Provincial level. S/He will also develop capabilities of Plan staff and partners to support the achievement of child protection goals. The program will focus on community-based child protection work and birth registration. This position is based full-time in Chiang Rai with 60% field travel.
Job purpose: Implementation of child protection PU projects in cooperation with project staff and others • Build capacity of partners as required • Annual planning • Monitor implementation of child protection projects • Insure reporting and project related donor requirements are timely and of a high quality • Facilitate learning and knowledge management • Represent Plan Thailand at the PU level on issues related to child protection • Liaison with local Government regarding child protection projects.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Citizen of Thailand • Minimum three years of demonstrated professional experience leading and managing Child Protection projects • Experience working with local NGOs • Good knowledge of community development • Experience in implementing donor-funded projects • Track record of participation, training, facilitation and awareness raising • Experience of working with children and communities is an advantage • Academic degree in relevant area • Strong team-building and facilitation skills • Excellent communication skills • Proficient in computer skills • English an added advantage.
How to apply: Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit, in English, a cover letter, CV and details of at least 2 referees via E-mail only to: thailand.hr@plan-international.org
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2016
Reference & background checks will be performed for successful candidates including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Plan is an equal opportunity employer.
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