Project Support Officer

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response Communications & PR

Overview

Support reporting requirements of IOM Thailand.

You have:

• Minimum three months of relevant field experience.
• Excellent writing, drafting, editing and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in donor reporting is desired.
• Experience in inter-agency coordination is an advantage.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture would be highly regarded.

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The IOM Mission in Thailand operates with a team of over 271 staff members, managing more than 36 active projects in nine distinct locations across the country. With its main office centrally located in Bangkok and eight project offices in areas such as the Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, and Mae Sot, the mission is strategically positioned to support vulnerable migrants throughout the nation. This capability is further bolstered by IOM's extensive network of partners.

Presently, IOM holds the chair of the Thailand UN Migration Network. Within this framework, IOM collaborates with other UN agencies and stakeholders in the field of migration to exchange vital information and synchronize their programs. This concerted approach seeks to amplify the outcomes of their combined efforts. For 2021, a key thematic emphasis of the Network centers around ensuring the integration of migrants in the COVID‐19 Response and Recovery initiatives.

IOM's enduring relationship with the Thai government, as well as with its neighboring countries, harmonizes the organization's strategies and actions with the broader national, regional, and sub-regional blueprints. This alignment guarantees that IOM's initiatives factor in all players in the migration trajectory, inclusive of origin and destination countries. Moreover, the IOM's active involvement with private sector employers, migrant workers, and its consistent visibility in migrant communities grants the Mission a pronounced comparative advantage. Thus, the organization is optimally positioned to discern challenges tied to migration and proffer tailored advice and solutions.

Drawing on its institutional capacity and extensive expertise and presence in Thailand, IOM has developed this 2021 Strategic Response and Recovery Plan (SRRP) to respond to the ongoing threat of COVID‐19 with a continued focus on addressing the needs of vulnerable migrant populations and with a longer term view for socio‐economic recovery.

Under the overall supervision of IOM Thailand Chief of Mission and direct supervision of Policy and Program Support Coordinator, the successful candidate will support the overall Reporting requirements of IOM Thailand

Under the direct supervision of Policy and Program Support Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Develop guidance and tools, and enhance reporting systems to increase the efficiency and capacity of the Policy and Programme Support Unit in supporting programs.

Support in the development, compilation, and timely submission of donor reports, as well as other mission-specific reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.

Coordinate with other units within the Mission to augment capacity to develop reports as needed.

Support the development of overall Mission reports and updates to the RO, HQ and external stakeholders such as the UNCT and other coordination mechanisms as needed.

Draft, review, and edit knowledge products—including good practice factsheets, knowledge bites, articles, research reports, etc.—in coordination with relevant internal counterparts.

Identify gaps on data and information relevant to the Mission’s strategic priorities and contribute to the preparation of project proposals aiming to address such needs.

Participate in and provide support for program-related meetings and conferences at both the national and international levels.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

​​☒​Accountability

​​☒​Adaptability and Flexibility

​​☒​Building Trust

​​☐​Client Orientation

​​☒​Commitment and Motivation

​​☒​Commitment to Continuous Learning

​​☒​Communication

​​☒​Creativity

​​☐​Empowering Others

​​☒​Ethics and Values

​​☒​Integrity

​​☐​Judgement and Decision-making

​​☐​Knowledge Sharing

​​☐​Leadership

​​☐​Managing Performance

​​☒​Planning and Organizing

​​☒​Professionalism

​​☒​Respect for Diversity

​​☐​Self-Management

​​☐​Technological Awareness

​​☐​Vision

​​☒​Working in Teams

(minimum three months) relevant field.

Excellent writing, drafting, editing and reporting skills;        

Strong communication and organizational skills;    

Experience in donor reporting is desired;   

Experience in inter-agency coordination an advantage. 

Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; 

Thailand is considered to be a safe country to live in with a moderate crime rate of 47.7 percent. However, in the past three years, the country has increased its crime rate by 62.7 percent. Due to is high demand for entertainment and for being the economic, cultural, historical and commercial hub of the country, Thailand’s capital Bangkok is the most expensive city to live in and is among the world’s 100 most expensive cities. Prices are generally higher in the central business area (Sukhumvit and Sathorn Roads, Ploenchit, Rajadamri), but lower across the river to the west and in the eastern and northern suburbs, with the exception of Nichada Park which surrounds the American international school well to the north of Bangkok. Bangrak, Petchburi, Prakanong, Phya Thai, Phaholyothin, Samsen and Dusit are intermediate price areas for accommodation.  

During the majority of the year, the weather is extremely hot in Thailand. April is the hottest month when the temperature can reach more than 30 degrees Celsius. From May to October, the country is in the monsoon season, presented with the particularly hot weather, but along with it with heavy rains. This can be thought for the ones not prepared for these living conditions. The traffic in Thailand is considered a bit chaotic, as the average time index is 39.38 minutes. A car is the most used form of transportation, further compounding to the issue of air pollution in the country. Public transportation in Bangkok is convenient as to commute around such as sky train, metro airport rail link express boat, buses and taxi.

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