ThaiNGO

Introduction The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) is a regional center on disability and development established in Bangkok, Thailand as a legacy of the Asia and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 1993-2002, by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). APCD is managed by the Foundation of Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation) under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. APCD has been endorsed by the ESCAP as a regional cooperative base for its Biwako Millennium Framework for an inclusive society in the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 2003-2012, and its Incheon Strategy to Make the Right Real, 2013-2022.

APCD is implementing the Autism Mapping Project in ASEAN Region which aims to contribute to the promotion and protection of the rights and empowerment of persons with autism in the ASEAN region. This will be done through a mapping of the situation of persons with autism in the 10 ASEAN member states and developing country profiles which will include an accurate data source on the prevalence of autism; a mapping of organizations of and for persons with autism to facilitate exchanges and cooperation between these organizations; and a directory of support services and interventions which may include the newest trends and innovations available to persons with autism in the ASEAN region.

Job Description

The Logistics Officer will be responsible for the administrative and logistical arrangements of the planned project activities in the target countries. He/she will carry out the following activities:

• Report to the Project Manager
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the preparations and conduct of missions and planned activities in the target communities.
• Support the documentation/reports of missions and planned activities of the project.
• Support the planning and implementation of project activities in the target communities.
• Other tasks as the need of the project requires

Working Conditions

• The Logistics Officer will be based in Bangkok, Thailand;
• The assignment will have an initial duration of 12 (twelve) months (3 months trial period);
• Starting Date: 1 March 2018;
• Working Place: APCD Building, 255 Rajvithi Road, Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400;
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday: 08.30-16.30 Hours (Lunch break 12.00-13.00 Hours);
• Holidays: According to APCD’s Work and Regulations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of working experience in administration and logistics or related field
• Degree in administration, logistics or related field
• Proven skills in administrative and logistical arrangements
• Proficient in English language
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams
• Knowledge and experience in autism or disability-related field is an advantage
• Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply 

Deadline and Application

Candidates should send your resume with the supporting documents and a cover letter by e-mail at the following addresses: nongluck@apcdfoundation.org, copy to jasper@apcdfoundation.org, mentioning the subject “Logistics Officer”, not later than 23 February 2018;

• Application documents should be in English;
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.