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November 2019

Project Manager – International Research

Rapid Asia is an independent management consultancy firm based in Bangkok that specializes in evaluations for programs, projects, social marketing campaigns and other social development initiatives. We carry out program evaluations across a number of thematic areas including human trafficking, migration, health, climate change, education etc. Our clients include major donors, UN agencies and international aid and development organizations. We take a regional approach to evaluations and have developed innovative tools and methodologies that can be used across borders. Rapid Asia has to date carried out projects in over 30 countries across Asia, Middle-East, Africa, Eastern Europe and South/Central America.

Due to our continued growth, we are looking for an energetic person to join our small but dynamic team. We are specifically looking for someone who can add value to our company in the longer term. As Project Manager for International Research, you will take on a key position within the company and for the right candidate the role will offer potential for growth. Expect to learn by doing with mentoring support, to play a leading role in some our most exciting international projects, and working closely with several high-profile clients overseas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing projects will play a major part of this role
• Managing the entire process from design, managing sub-contractors, analysis and preparing client reports
• Daily interaction in English language through email, phone and face-to-face with clients based in Thailand and overseas.
• Project budgeting/cost control
• Ability to travel overseas to manage/oversee projects when required
• Assist the senior team member to develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients in Thailand
• Supervise and mentor junior staff

Requirements:

• Thai national
• Age 27-35
• University Master degree or higher
• At least 3-5 years experience with Monitoring & Evaluation, management consulting or marketing research on either client or agency side
• Excellent command of English language, especially report writing
• Interest and passion for social development work across thematic areas
• Understanding of the complete evaluation process, from tools development to final report
• Good people skills, open and confident, pleasant personality with good customer service skills
• Attention to detail and good ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data
• Flexible and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Strong willingness to learn new things
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Experience with SPSS and online surveys would be considered an advantage

Please submit your full resume, including a recent photograph along with current and expected salary and benefits. We encourage serious applicants to send their full resume. All applications will be treated confidently. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please send applications to reply@rapid-asia.com, with subject “Apply – Project Manager”.

www.rapid-asia.com

November 2019

English report writer

Rapid Asia is an independent social research consultancy based in Bangkok. We carry out program evaluations across a number of thematic areas including migration, human rights, wildlife conservation, health, climate change, education etc. Our clients include donors, UN agencies and international aid and development organizations. We take a regional approach to our work and have developed tools and indicators that can be used across borders. Rapid Asia has carried out projects in over 30 countries across Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Middle-East and South/Central America.

Due to our continued growth and expanding workload, we are looking for several experienced and reliable English Report Writers, to support our team. Reports produced are often published by our clients so needs to be of impeccable quality. The work will be on a contract basis and regular work can be expected and could also include editing work. As an English report writer you will be a key member of the project team and you will be notified well in advance of upcoming projects. Type of report and report length will vary depending on the project and it is expected that remuneration will be agreed based on workload. More than one candidate can be accepted as long as requirements are met.

Job Responsibilities:

• Report writing in English
• Desk research and compiling and contextualizing secondary data sources
• Data triangulation (with support from project team)
• Produce high quality research reports from primary and secondary data
• Ability to work independently and with some level flexibility
• Editing (secondary)

Requirements:

• Proven report writing experience of research reports involving analysis of data
• Keen interest in social development work
• Strong work ethics and attention to detail
• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines
• Native English speaker is an advantage
• Thematic expertise in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: migration, human rights, gender, agriculture, poverty reduction and climate change.
• Experience with desk top publishing is considered an advantage but not essential.
• Based in Bangkok is considered an advantage but not essential.

Please submit your full resume, including a recent photograph. We encourage serious applicants to send their full resume. All applications will be treated confidently. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please send applications to reply@rapid-asia.com, with subject “Apply – English report writer”.

www.rapid-asia.com