ThaiNGO

Evaluation and Research Specialist –Education (Global)

Contract type: Permanent

Salary & Benefits in Thailand:   THB1,300,000 – THB 1,800,000 gross salary per annum plus pension allowance, medical insurance coverage, 37 annual leave days including public holidays.

Closing Date:  4^th December 2016

Introduction to VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.   It’s an exciting time to join VSO! 

Role overview

The post holder will work as part of a global team of evaluation and research specialists, conducting evaluations and research across all VSO's programmes and leading on research and evaluations in the education core programming areas.

Skills, qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of research and evaluation methodologies and experience of their application in the context of international development. The post holder will have experience of conducting evaluations in particular in the education sector, using child friendly participatory approaches and of developing and managing research partnership with university and other academic bodies.

How to apply
To find out more details and apply, please visit our website: https://www.vsointernational.org/about/careers using the vacancy search function to find for the employee position and complete the online application form or click https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/evaluation-and-research-specialist-education.  If you're interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we're looking for. To submit your application, click on 'Apply now' and complete all relevant fields on the online application form. 

This role will be preferably based in Bangkok, Nairobi or Pretoria but other VSO locations will also be considered. Applicants must have the right to work in one of these countries to be eligible for this position. We will be unable to obtain a visa and work permit for those who do not have the right to work in one of the above countries.

Interview/Assessment date(s): week commencing the 12th of December
Start date: January 2017

VSO is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.