Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Job Description
The Country Director Assistant will play a crucial role in overseeing the continuity of routine business and program operations while supporting the Country Director in various tasks. This position requires a proactive individual who can identify potential issues and provide recommendations or creative solutions. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment.
This position reports to the Country Director/ Regional Director.
Please note: This role is temporary coverage for a period 3-6 months with possibility of extension based on needs.
Key Responsibilities/ Core Competencies
- Oversee the continuity of routine program, business, and office operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining program documentation, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
- Collect, analyze, and maintain program data and metrics to support decision-making and reporting requirements.
- High level of to detail needed and ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Identify potential issues that require attention at the Country Director level and provide informed recommendations or creative solutions.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between various program stakeholders, including team members, partners, and beneficiaries, to ensure smooth program implementation.
- Support logistical arrangements for activities, workshops, training sessions, and community events, ensuring all resources and materials are available.
- Assist in tracking program budgets and expenditures, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Participate in program monitoring and evaluation activities, assisting with data collection and analysis to measure program impact and effectiveness.
- Ensure that program activities comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and local regulations, maintaining high-quality standards throughout.
- Provide continuity for the Country Director by assisting in meetings and various tasks, ensuring efficient communication and execution.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and a task-oriented approach.
- Adaptability can handle changes and unexpected situations with ease in a fast paced and dynamic setting.
- Highly developed Interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with diverse teams and external partners and participate in public speaking engagements.
- Strong problem-solving and time management abilities.
- Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality while working collaboratively in a team dynamic.
- Utilize fluency in both English and Thai to convey important or nuanced information clearly and accurately.
