Thailand: Field Coordinator

Position Title : Field Coordinator
Duty Station : Songkhla, Thailand
Classification : General Service Staff (Ungraded: THB 49,000 per month)
Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term Contract, 02 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : April 13, 2016
Reference Code : THVN No. 016/2016

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

In coordination with the field staff in Songkhla, the project team in Bangkok, and under the overall supervision of Programme Manager and direct supervision of Project Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of emergency material and service support for Rohingya and other vulnerable migrants detained in Thailand at Immigration Detention Centres (IDCs) and Shelters for Children & Families in Songkhla Province.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the field staff in Songkhla, assist to assess the material and service support needs at the IDCs and Shelters in Songkhla Province in terms of health assistance, supplemental nutrition, non-food items (NFIs) and water/sanitation/hygiene (WASH) support.
• Based on the assessment, assist in developing recommendations and a work plan for Songkhla Province to guide IOM’s support to beneficiaries in the province.
• In coordination with the field staff in Songkhla and the project team in Bangkok, ensure in the day-to-day implementation of material and service support to beneficiaries in accordance with assessed humanitarian needs.
• Liaising and coordinate with the local Royal Thai Government (RTG) agency counterparts, in particular the Immigration Bureau (IB) and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) on the provision of material and service support, and in particular the strengthening of effective referral systems for the treatment and care of detainees.
• Coordinate and support IOM’s health care worker(s) in Songkhla province towards the provision of medical care to the detainees and assist in establishing of a working referral system.
• Assist in monitoring the procurement, delivery and/or installation of the materials and services, with a particular emphasis on the quality and effectiveness of the materials and services being provided to meet and exceed donor standards. Submit payment requests, receipts, etc. to the Admin& Finance Project Assistant and Finance Officer in Bangkok in regards to the financial implementation requirements. Prepare expenditure report based on cash transactions on a regular basis.
• Meet regularly among local relevant stakeholders, including the RTG agencies, the UNHCR, UNICEF, and the ICRC, NGOs and CBOs, to coordinate on-going interventions between the actors.
• Report regularly to the project team in Bangkok on the progress of material and service support implementation, humanitarian needs, upcoming challenges, as well as on meeting outcomes and discussions with local counterparts.
• Assist in forming and strengthening the networks of government and non-government agencies for providing long-term support to project’s beneficiaries.
• In coordination with the project team in Bangkok, ensure that the donor’s visibility requirements are met and executed including any communications activities (e.g. press briefing, press notes, etc.) that may be requested.
• If necessary, undertake duty travel to Bangkok or other relevant provinces to assist in the implementation of the project activities.
• Coordinate with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) as necessary to conform to the security requirements in Songkhla province.
• Perform such other duties as may be required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Thai National
• University Degree in law, international relations, political science, social science, or relevant field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity
• At least three years of work experience in migration issues for non‐governmental organizations, international governmental organizations or government institutions
• Sound knowledge of programme implementation and evaluation and familiarity with financial and business administration
• Team work oriented but with a capacity to work independently
• Good writing and communication skills
• Computer literate

Languages

Fluency in English and Thai is required. Knowledge of Burmese or other languages spoken by minority groups from Myanmar is a strong asset.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other

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

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by April 13, 2016 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from http://th.iom.int/index.php/migration-resources/vacancies/IOM-Personal-History-Form/. Kindly indicate the reference code THVN016/2016 followed by your full name in the subject line.

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.