Senior Program Assistant (Counter Trafficking)

 Job Opportunity: Senior Programme Assistant (Counter Trafficking)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Posting Date: May 9, 2024

Apply Before: May 23, 2024

Job Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)

Initial Contract Duration: 12 months

Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice

Recruiting Type: General Service

Grade: G-6

Senior Programme Assistant (Counter Trafficking)

Mission and Objectives:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangkok, Thailand is seeking a Senior Programme Assistant to support the implementation and monitoring of counter-trafficking interventions under the Protection Unit. The successful candidate will contribute to the protection and assistance of vulnerable migrant populations and victims of trafficking.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support with day-to-day management and implementation of counter-trafficking and victim protection activities, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
• Assist in conducting legal reviews and field assessments, and provide inputs to the process.
• Map relevant agencies for training and capacity development, support the creation of training materials, and assist in conducting training sessions.
• Design, plan, and implement awareness-raising activities on counter-trafficking and protection of vulnerable groups.
• Liaise with national stakeholders, organize work meetings, workshops, and training sessions, and conduct individual interviews with victims of trafficking.
• Monitor relevant government policies related to project activities and provide updates to the supervisor.
• Prepare budget forecasts, work plans, donor reports, and other project-related documents.
• Maintain positive relationships with government counterparts, project partners, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings with government and civil society counterparts, particularly related to counter-trafficking and migrant rights.
• Undertake travel duty within Thailand to monitor and support field activities.
• Assist in organizing events such as capacity-building workshops and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Education: University degree in law, international relations, political science, social science, or related field with at least four years of relevant professional experience; or high school diploma with at least six years of relevant experience.
• Experience: Experience working for NGOs, international organizations, or government institutions, particularly in protection and assistance of vulnerable migrant populations and counter-trafficking interventions.
• Skills: Ability to maintain confidentiality, knowledge of program implementation and evaluation, understanding of migration dynamics in Thailand, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Thai (oral and written) is required. Working knowledge of Burmese or other Southeast Asian languages is desirable.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the IOM e-Recruitment system before the deadline. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and completed IOM Personal History Form.

For further information and to apply, visit the IOM Careers | Thailand website.

Notes:

• Only candidates meeting the qualification requirements will be considered.
• This post is subject to local recruitment.
• Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for hired personnel.
• IOM does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.
• Applications must be submitted through the IOM online recruitment system.

For more information and additional job postings, visit the IOM Careers | Thailand website.