Description of the mission

Job Description:

A Program Officer is expected to get engaged in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus with special attention to Myanmar displaced person and migrants in Thailand as per the supervision/instructions of designated staff members in JICA Thailand Office. Main tasks are as follows;

− To collect the information on the status of Myanmar migrants/displaced persons in Thailand and related issues through the various sources (ex. the internet, social media, news sites, the home page of governments, donors, international agencies, I/NGO)

− To monitor and report the situation of Myanmar migrants/displaced persons in Thailand to the JICA staff in charge

− To make an appointment with Thai government ministries, local governments, health/educational public institutes through preparing an official letter in Thai and other required arrangement

− To arrange meeting with international agencies, private companies, I/NGO, civil society organizations, as well as universities and other academic institutions − To participate in the relevant meetings, seminars, workshop and related occasions, take notes and interpret/translate between Thai and English.

− To actively take part in formulation, implementation, monitoring of new/on-going activities/projects.

− To develop the network with related organisations and individuals.

− To prepare and submit situational reports on the status of Myanmar migrants/displaced persons

− To prepare presentation materials for the workshops or meetings if required.

− To take part in training/seminars provided for JICA national staff

− To make proper file management (organizing, storing, naming, securing, and retrieving files

− To provide administrative/logistic support for JICA HQ or other offices to make business trip to Thailand

− To support the JICA staff in charge for procurement, accounting, logistical arrangement as per JICA Thailand Office regulation.

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Requirements and Qualifications:

• Nationality: Thai

• Academic background: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Major not specified).

• Approximately 10 years’ experience in the humanitarian and development sectors (experience in public sector organizations would be an advantage)

• Language: High level of English skills. Ability to conduct interviews with external JICA officials and take minutes in English. Ref: TOEIC 860, TOEFLiBT 100, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Myanmar language skills are a plus.

• Others:

❖ Have IT skills required for the assigned tasks (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

❖ Have a strong interest in the political and social situation of Thailand and its neighbouring countries, humanitarian aid, social development and international contributions.

❖ Possess sufficient experience in project management and assistance is desirable.

❖ Possess strong communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and business partners to carry out duties.

❖ Be inquisitive and proactive in acquiring new knowledge and skills.

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JICA Thailand Office

To contribute to the promotion of int'l cooperation and sound development of the global economy by supporting the socioeconomic development, recovery or economic stability of developing regions.

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JICA Thailand Office

To contribute to the promotion of int'l cooperation and sound development of the global economy by supporting the socioeconomic development, recovery or economic stability of developing regions.

Website
Public institution
Between 15 and 50 persons

JICA Thailand Office did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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