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Position Title : Project Assistant

Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand

Classification: General Service Staff (G4,THB 61,967.50 per month)

Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term Contract, 6 months with possibility of extension

Desired Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 24 July 2020

Reference Code : SVN016/2020

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

Under the direct supervision of National Officer (CREST) in Bangkok, and the overall supervision of the Programme Officer (CREST) and the Head of Labour Mobility and Human Development Unit in Bangkok, the successful candidate will support and coordinate the field-level implementation of IOM’s CREST (Corporate Responsibility in Eliminating Slavery and Trafficking) portfolio, in particular activities implemented in Thailand within frames of the CREST Fashion project.

Recognizing the high exposure of migrant workers to industry-specific risks, IOM implements CREST Fashion, intervening more specifically in Asia’s apparel and home textile supply chains. The 3-year regional initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of the fashion industry to address the risks of labour exploitation, forced labour and human trafficking in the region.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Particularly, he/she will carry out the following duties:

1. Conduct and report on field-level assessments with migrant workers, private sector and recruitment agencies relevant to the topic of ethical recruitment and decent work for migrant workers;

2. Provide support in data analysis and report drafting following the assessment;

3. Provide support in the preparation and delivery of the training relevant to the topic of ethical recruitment and decent work for migrant workers targeting migrant workers; private sector; government and/or private recruitment agencies;

4. Facilitate the liaison with national and international project counterparts, including businesses and business associations, civil society organizations, and relevant government authorities;

5. Assist coordinating logistical and administrative procedures in relation to the activities implemented under CREST portfolio;

6. Support in informally translating project materials from English to Thai and from Thai to English, and spontaneous interpretation if requested;

7. Prepare presentations, talking points and meeting materials as requested;

8. Support in monitoring and evaluation of project activities as requested;

9. Perform such other duties as may be required.

3. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

Values

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Encourages the inclusion of all team members and stakeholders while demonstrating the ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations;
• Integrity and transparency: Delivers on commitments; manages the organization’s resources reliably and sustainably
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and willingness to improve knowledge and skills;

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work;

• Delivering results: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations;

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately;

• Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated;

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.

4. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• University Degree in migration studies, research, international relations, sociology, business administration or relevant field from an accredited institution with at least two years of relevant professional experience, or;

• High school diploma with at least four years of relevant professional experience.

• Professional experience working on labour migration, international labour recruitment, business and human rights, corporate sustainability and compliance programmes or related areas is required.

• Professional experience on coordination or working with the government and/or private sector is required.

• Experience on training preparations and delivery is an asset.

• Experience on quantitative and qualitative research skills, proven experience in social sciences, sociological and/or public policy research is an advantage.

• Strong multi-task prioritization, organizational, coordination and time management skills.

• Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity.

• Teamwork oriented but with a capacity to work independently.

• Confident writing and communication skills.

• Confident user of MS Officer applications and communication platforms such as Skype for Business, BlueJeans, CISCO WebEX.

• Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility.Strong interest in the issue of labour migration and anti-trafficking in persons;

• Solid understanding of the norms of professional ethics;

5. LANGUAGES

Required: English (Advanced), Thai (Proficient)

Desirable: Myanmar (Advanced)

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.