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Description
Programme Development
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Organizing and participating in scoping missions to support the development of new calls for proposals for Thailand
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Supporting the appraisal of project proposals submitted by applicants to assess their compliance with programme’s policies and strategic priorities
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Following up to ensure timely contracting of projects selected for funding
Programme Management
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Reviewing work plans, progress and financial reports, budget revisions, no-cost extensions and other documentation submitted by implementing partners (IPs) in Thailand to ensure they follow the programme’s guidelines and meet contractual obligations
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Monitoring of progress on implementation of activities and budget expenditures, including through conducting regular field visits. Providing technical support to IPs through recommendations for strategic adjustments to improve results
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Planning and organizing independent mid-term reviews and final evaluations of projects
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Reviewing audit report findings for IPs and ensuring recommendations are addressed and implemented
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Organizing donor field visits and preparing briefing materials on project activities and progress achieved
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Building good relations with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, trade unions, civil society organizations, private sector companies, UN agencies, INGOs, research institutes and media.
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Participating and/or representing the programme at events and technical meetings as required
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Supporting the implementation of the programme’s annual work plan
Learning and knowledge management
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Supporting implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation for Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework by ensuring that robust MEAL plans are developed and implemented by IPs.
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Contributing to the preparation of the annual and semi-annual reports by analyzing narrative reports and MEAL data submitted by IPs
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Support the development and implementation of the Learning Strategy for the programme
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Coordinate development of knowledge products to effectively share lessons learned and best practices and ensure adequate dissemination
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Lead on maintaining detailed knowledge of the context and situational developments that may affect programming and share with team members
Other duties
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Drafting terms of reference for procurement of services as necessary
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Assisting with the interpretation and translation of documents when needed
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Other duties relevant to the implementation of the programme
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A Master’s degree preferably in international development, law/human rights, business management, peace studies, sociology or a related field from an accredited academic institution is required
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A Bachelor’s degree preferably in the above fields with an additional two years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree
Work Experience
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A minimum 5 years of experience in in one or several of the following areas: project/programme development, management and monitoring or evaluation is required
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Technical expertise in conflict analysis, peacebuilding and reconciliation, recovery and livelihoods, and humanitarian response is considered a strong asset
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Experience of working with displaced populations in the Myanmar-Thai border area is considered an asset.
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Proven ability to write analytical and summative reports in English is considered an asset.
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Experience working with government officials, international organizations, civil society and other development stakeholders in Thailand is considered an asset.
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Computer literacy is required
Language Requirements
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Full working knowledge in written and oral English and fluency in Thai languages is required
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Knowledge of an additional UN language is desirable