Programme Management Specialist

Programme Development 

• Organizing and participating in scoping missions to support the development of new calls for proposals for Thailand

•  Supporting the appraisal of project proposals submitted by applicants to assess their compliance with programme’s policies and strategic priorities

• Following up to ensure timely contracting of projects selected for funding 

Programme Management 

• 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

• 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

• Planning and organizing independent mid-term reviews and final evaluations of projects

• Reviewing audit report findings for IPs and ensuring recommendations are addressed and implemented

• Organizing donor field visits and preparing briefing materials on project activities and progress achieved

• Building good relations with relevant stakeholders,  including government agencies, trade unions, civil society organizations, private sector companies, UN agencies, INGOs, research institutes and media.

• Participating and/or representing the programme at events and technical meetings as required

• Supporting the implementation of the programme’s annual work plan

Learning and knowledge management

• 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.

• Contributing to the preparation of the annual and semi-annual reports by analyzing narrative reports and MEAL data submitted by IPs

• Support the development and implementation of the Learning Strategy for the programme

• Coordinate  development of knowledge products to effectively share lessons learned and best practices and ensure adequate dissemination 

• Lead on maintaining detailed knowledge of the context and situational developments that may affect programming and share with team members

  Other duties

• Drafting terms of reference for procurement of services as necessary

• Assisting with the interpretation and translation of documents  when needed

• Other duties relevant to the implementation of the programme

• 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

• 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 

• 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

• Technical expertise in conflict analysis, peacebuilding and reconciliation, recovery and livelihoods, and humanitarian response is considered a strong asset

• Experience of working with displaced populations in the Myanmar-Thai border area is considered an asset.

• Proven ability to write analytical and summative reports in English is considered an asset.

• Experience working with government officials, international organizations, civil society and other development stakeholders in Thailand is considered an asset.

• Computer literacy is required

Language Requirements

• Full working knowledge in written and oral English and fluency in Thai languages is required

• Knowledge of an additional UN language is desirable