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Vacancy – Program Coordinator, Agricultural Development and Commercialization (ADC) Department, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Mekong Institute

Mekong Institute (MI) is an intergovernmental organization owned and operated by the six Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) countries it serves, with a mission to provide capacity development services and products that enhance regional development, cooperation and integration. To respond to changes and evolving needs in the GMS, MI currently prioritizes the regional integration of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam workforce for more equitable and inclusive economic growth. Further, MI is expanding its traditional portfolio to position itself as a GMS-based knowledge-center of excellence with increased institutional capacity for policy research and other services related to economic integration and development disparities.

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Program Coordinator, Agricultural Development and Commercialization (ADC) Department

We are seeking a Program Coordinator for Agricultural Development and Commercialization (ADC) Department under the general direction of the Director of ADC. The position is based at the Mekong Institute, located on Khon Kaen University campus, Northeast Thailand. Khon Kaen, a growing city, is the commerce and political center of Northeastern Thailand and an important gateway to other GMS countries.

Position Description

The Program Coordinator performs two interrelated roles:

1. Work with the Program Team to deliver the program capacity development activities; to monitor the activities for data collection purposes; and to coordinate follow up activities with team leaders.
2. Support GMS-focused research on hot and emerging issues related to MI thematic areas.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Key deliverables

• Inputs for case studies for content development
• Concept notes for capacity development activities
• Smooth working relationships with implementing partners and Coordinating Agents
• Smooth coordination of expert inputs and implementation of capacity development activities
• Delivery of content in capacity development activities
• Timely submission of final draft of activity reports, and contribution to 6 monthly report to MI Council
• Contributions to research projects as required
• Capacity development activities properly monitored and data consolidated for inclusion in MI organisation wide M&E system
• Demonstrable acquisition of knowledge in program content to further own professional development

Main responsibilities and deliverables

• Coordinate the implementation of capacity development activities (workshops, structured learning visits, seminars, etc.) under assigned areas
• Lead teams and serve as Team Leader or Lead Facilitator by coordinating with subject matter experts to arrange facilitation of all capacity development activities under the thematic area. This includes working with resource persons in preparing session plan and materials, facilitating learning activities and synthesising and evaluating each training session or module
• In coordination with M&E Officer, design evaluation forms for activities, administer pre-test, post-test, and on-line evaluation system
• Devise the budget for project activities
• Disburse activities budgets and report on expenditure according to MI procedures
• Responsible for project completion reports, evaluation reports and post activity follow up in accordance with MI standard and or as required by funding partners
• Under the guidance of MI management liaise with MI Coordinating Agencies, government officials, local partners, development partners and collaborating agencies as required for capacity development activities
• Contribute to information releases on thematic area for MI website and contribute to MI publications (Mekong Connection, Course Design Statement, Brochures, etc.)
• Lead coordination and provision of support for research processes undertaken in collaboration with MI local partners on emerging issues related to the thematic area for case studies and policy dialogue
• Any other reasonable task requested by management

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Master degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, or related field
• Knowledge of the technical issues relevant to the program in the GMS, region and ASEAN, and globally
• Basic understanding of technical concepts related to project management such as logical frameworks, results-based management, evidence-based advocacy, and research methodology
• Understanding of basic accounting procedures
• Minimum of three year experience in:
  • Project implementation, particularly of capacity development projects;
  • Design and implementation of capacity development activities, particularly as a facilitator; and/or
  • Carrying out research studies and surveys
• Proven skills and experience in facilitation of capacity development activities in the program's technical specialism
• Proven ability to communicate in English language in written and spoken form.
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work in a team and coordinate with others
• Proficient user of all Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Skills in any of the languages of the GMS region, preferably Thai language
• Work experience in food safety
• Excellent report writing skills in English

If you have the skills and experience to exceed in this position, and are passionate about equitable and inclusive economic growth in GMS, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@mekonginstitute.org and cc. to maria@mekonginstitute.org, titled ‘ADC Program Coordinator’.

Deadline of Application: November 15, 2018.

Please note that only applications successful in progressing to the next stage will be responded to.