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Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Government Engagement Specialist will lead project engagement and collaborative interventions with the Royal Thai Government (RTG), particularly the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and the Ministry of Labor. S/he will prepare and implement government engagement strategy, manage collaborative activities and activities related to policy advocacy, as well as support staff, partners and grantees in establishing fruitful collaboration with government agencies at the sub-national levels.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Chief of Party, project technical staff, and RTG representatives to identify shared objectives and priorities, develop joint activities and continuously monitor their implementation
• Conduct stakeholder analysis, develop engagement strategy for relevant government agencies, at both national and subnational levels, for each of the project objectives
• Establish and manage communications and partnerships with Royal Thai Government (RTG) and local agencies. Foster open, two-way dialogue and feedback between the Winrock and relevant government agencies
• Assess and improve the existing capacity of government at national and sub-national levels to implement, monitor and evaluate their counter-trafficking interventions
• Explore with relevant government partners potential capacity strengthening support, including system strengthening, technical trainings and overall organizational development - and identify requisite resources
• Support staff and partner in the effective delivery of activities in partnership with relevant government agencies
• Collaborate with government officials, local NGOs, and other key stakeholders to improve policy formulation and advocacy toward more effective prevention, protection, and partnerships in addressing TIP in the country
• Support initiatives to strengthen regional networks and cooperation mechanisms to combat TIP
• Ensure that supported government collaboration is compliant with Winrock policies and USAID regulations
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidates will have experience engaging with the government, technical leadership and management skills, as well as relevant experience implementing programs in relevant technical areas.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, in international development, management, social science, education,economic development, law, public policy or other related field of study. Certification, training, or experience in migration, trafficking in persons, labor rights, organizational development, or policy analysis would be an asset.

Work Experience:

• Minimum seven years of relevant professional experience in successful government engagement, policy advocacy in a program of similar magnitude and complexity

• Experience managing projects targeting vulnerable populations

• Demonstrated knowledge in social inclusion and gender issues

Skills:

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Thai are required.

• Proven partner oversight skills.

• Demonstrated drafting and report writing skills.

• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft).

Women, people with disabilities and those belonging to discriminated groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senior Government Engagement Specialist in the subject line to info.th@winrock.org by November 30, 2019.

Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted.