Department:                 Program         

Position:                       Project Officer

Contract duration:          1 year

Location:                      Pattani

Background on ACTED:

ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris, founded in 1993. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency.

ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future; thus contributing to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The programs implemented by ACTED in 30 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. 

ACTED Thailand is growing and we look forward to having fresh ideas and new talents in the organization. You have set high ambitions for yourself? You want to excel in your area of expertise? You want to be valued for your ability to deliver results in a fast-paced organization? You look for an extra dimension and want to have social impact? You may be the one we are looking for! By joining ACTED, you will be joining more than 4,000 motivated people around the globe who are proud to be working to assist vulnerable populations in building a better future.    

Project Overview:

The project will promote inter-communal collaboration, mutual understanding and positive engagement between Pattani-Malay and Thai Buddhists, while improving economic opportunities for vulnerable youth in Pattani Province, Thailand. This will be achieved by addressing key conflict drivers, including the lack of economic opportunities for youth, the lack of trust among local populations in government institutions, particularly educational, and growing patterns of prejudice between Pattani-Malay and Thai Buddhist communities.

Specifically, the project will bring Pattani-Malay and Thai Buddhist youth together to participate in culturally sensitive and relevant vocational training and collaborative small enterprise development training, which will be developed collaboratively by local stakeholders, such as CSOs, Government authorities (OVEC), businesses and vocational training colleges. Social cohesion between youth and potential employers will be further promoted through internship opportunities (i.e. Pattani-Malay youth interning at Thai Buddhist business, and vice versa) to improve the employability and skill development of VT graduates.

Job Description:

• Identify VT trainers from local VTCs, recruit trainers from within CSOs and provide ToT in collaboration with partners
• Provide technical support and ongoing input to VT and CSO trainers who will deliver an innovative model for peer-to-peer (P2P) learning in vocational training and SED programs in specialised subject matter to youth and young adults of Thai Buddhist and Pattani Malay communities
• Support VT trainers in the delivery of VT and SED courses on a day-to-day basis
• Support PM with the development and adaptation of VT and SED curricula in collaboration with local VTC instructors, a technical consultant and CSOs
• Liaise with partner organisations on the selection of VT and SED beneficiaries;
• Coordinate with all relevant local stakeholders in Pattani on day-to-day operational issues of the project.

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• Other

• Other tasks as deemed necessary by line management;
• Adhere to HAP standards;

Qualifications:

• Languages: Thai (Fluency required), English (Written and spoken required), Jawi (preferred)
• Understanding of local context, specifically social tensions between ethnic and religious groups, in the Deep South of Thailand
• Selected candidates will be vetted to ensure a commitment to protect children from abuse
• Previous experience of working within an international NGO
• Previous experience of project management

Applications in the English language , including  i) a resume of not more than 3 pages; ii) a cover letter expressing the motivation to work with an NGO and addressing each of the required qualifications with vivid examples; iii) Copy of the university degree and iv)Contact details of 3 references should be submitted by e-mail

Deadline 15 February 2019