ThaiNGO

November 2017

Project Assistant

Rapid Asia is an independent social research consultancy based in Bangkok. We carry out program evaluations across a number of thematic areas including human trafficking, wildlife conservation, migration, health, climate change, education etc. Our clients include donors, UN agencies and international aid and development organizations. We take a regional approach to evaluations and have developed tools and indicators that can be used across borders for the purpose of evaluating program impact. Rapid Asia has carried out evaluations in 28 countries across Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and South/Latin America.

Due to our continued growth and increasing project load, we are looking for a Project Assistant to join our small team. This will be a full-time position offering health insurance and other benefits. This role carries both a social media/admin and a project support function with the intention that the person can develop and grow to become a full time Project Executive.

Social Media and Admin

• Manage website
• Post blogs and other social media updates
• Maintain client data base and distribute information
• Mange office suppliers
• Office accounting including petty cash and withholding tax documents
• Receive office visitors
• General office admin

Project Support

• Translation of questionnaires and other documents
• Preparation of project materials
• Liaison with suppliers
• Conduct internet searches
• Conduct interviews (if needed)
• Ability to travel in order to support projects if required
• General project support

Requirements

• Thai national
• University degree
• Good ability to communicate in English
• Good computer skills
• Familiar with social media
• Interest and passion for social development work
• Strong willingness to learn
• Attention to detail, service minded and good ability to cooperate within a team

We encourage serious applicants to send their full resume. All applications will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please send applications to reply@rapid-asia.com, with subject “Apply – Project Assistant”.

www.rapid-asia.com