ThaiNGO

DAI (Thailand) Limited, an international consulting firm, is recruiting highly qualified and motivated persons to work on a new program in Thailand. The period of employment for these positions is for three years with possibility of extension. Positions are open to Thai Nationals only.

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER (BASED IN BANGKOK)

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain relations and consult regularly with Royal Thai Government counterparts, local CSOs and universities active on development, social and political issues;
• Provide leadership in strategic planning, and development and implementation of annual work plans;
• Lead the design and writing of proposals, grant agreements and sub-contracts, and ensure completion of technical scopes of work and implementation plans;
• Lead the development of Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) scopes of work and associated approval documentation, and in the recruitment and mobilization of experts;
• Monitor and assess the impact of program activities, with a focus on how grant and sub-contract portfolios contribute to broader program objectives, through frequent visits to the field and interviews with participants and beneficiaries; and
• Keep abreast of national and regional political, social and economic developments and prepare and deliver written and oral briefings when requested.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in local, regional and national programs addressing public policy and government systems, governance, media, social inclusion and gender issues;
• Experience working with local government, universities and CSOs, and strong relationships with government officials, academics and CSO leaders;
• Strong management skills and ability to lead a diverse staff;
• Advanced University degree in related field, including political science, sociology, public administration, economics;
• Deep knowledge and understanding of governance issues in Thailand;
• Excellent public speaking, facilitation and communications skills; and
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Thai Language.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter (both in English) to ThailandRecruitment@dai.com by 11 March 2019.

Please specify the position title in the subject line of the transmittal email. Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or in-person applications will be accepted.