Job Opportunity at IUCN

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Position Available: Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

BACKGROUND
IUCN is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organisations. IUCN’s mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,300 Member organisations and the input of more than 16,000 experts. IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. The IUCN Secretariat has offices located all around the world and is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland.
Every four years, the IUCN membership adopts a quadrennial Programme that guides the work of the Union, especially that of the IUCN Secretariat. The Secretariat implements the IUCN Programme through a growing portfolio of over 400 projects across the world that are designed to respond to country, donor, and IUCN priorities. For the IUCN Programme 2021-2024, IUCN intends to increase its performance, results management, and operational efficiency, by enhancing and harmonizing the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) function across the organization.

To achieve these enhancements to the institution’s performance management, IUCN is hiring a Regional MEL Coordinator for the Asia Region, and concurrently for the Asia-Oceania Service Hub. He/she will lead the regional implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the new institutional processes, performance frameworks and standards, and data management system upgrades. This senior position will contribute to the region’s leadership in strategic performance management and assurance, implement the new global institutional standards in the region, and grow MEL capabilities in the region. This person will play a key role in improving IUCN’s MEL systems, practices and culture, promoting regional and global exchange of knowledge, lessons learned and best practices and therefore seeks a profile with strong MEL subject-matter expertise and experience and aptitude in managing change.

JOB DESCRIPTION
As the regional lead for planning, monitoring and evaluation work, this position has overall responsibility for the monitoring, evaluation and institutional learning functions in the region and the quality of MEL outputs in the regional portfolio. As a member of the Regional Management Team within the Regional Director’s Office, he/she will contribute to steering the performance and assurance of the programme and portfolio of projects implemented in the region and ensuring quality in the design and development of the portfolio.
He/she will also lead the regional implementation of institutional MEL policies, practices and systems in the region. As a focal point for the MEL function, this position is expected to liaise with the global Programme Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PPME Unit) (and regional leads in portfolio/programme management, HR, Finance, Legal, and IT) to collaboratively build the Secretariat’s MEL capabilities in the region with regards to relevant policies, processes, practices and systems.
This position provides subject matter expertise in MEL to support programme and projects implemented in the region from design to closure. She/he will provide functional line management to MEL officers, contribute to the recruitment, onboarding and training of MEL officers, and will manage project evaluations.
This position will report to and work closely with the Regional Director and will support the development and implementation of the regional portfolio of projects.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Regional portfolio planning, monitoring, reporting, risk and performance
Lead, coordinate and assure the planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning and risk management functions in the region, specifically:

1. Planning, monitoring and reporting
• Coordinate regional input from project and programme managers to institutional Annual Cycle of planning, monitoring and reporting (for both unrestricted and restricted funding).
• Develop and implement regional performance measurement framework, aligned to Secretariat performance framework.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of regional performance criteria to steer a strategic and effective portfolio (pipeline management).
• Track, monitor and evaluate regional project portfolio implementation in the IUCN Programme and Project Portal and through any tools used in the region (e.g. Smartsheet).

2. Evaluation and learning
• Develop and ensure adequacy of regional evaluation framework in consultation with the Regional Programme Coordinator (or equivalent) and maintain the register of evaluations.
• Support project and programme evaluations and reviews, including: advise on evaluation ToRs, advise on and provide evaluation management in alignment with IUCN guidance on evaluations and reviews, ensure projects comply with the IUCN Monitoring and Evaluation Policy requirements for evaluation.
• Facilitate learning across the portfolio by applying international best practices to enable adaptive management and organisational learning and participating in regional and global exchanges.
• Support resource mobilization efforts for MEL in the region, through the provision of subject-matter expertise on MEL requirements, and by ensuring projects are designed with performance frameworks, meet ESMS standards, and budget appropriately for MEL staff time and activities (implementation of the project costing framework).

Institutional MEL applied in the region

3. In collaboration with the PPME Unit at Headquarters, implement Secretariat MEL policies, practices and systems in the region, specifically:
a) Institutional annual cycle (planning, monitoring and reporting)
b) Project Guidelines and Standards (PGS), including Project Appraisal and Approval System (PAAS)
c) Programme and Project Portal (project data forms and project workflows that control project status)
d) Enterprise Risks Management Policy and internal control framework
e) Independent evaluation function
f) Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS): contribute to ESMS quality assurance, supported by the ESMS Coordinator at HQ, as well as the ESMS Specialist for the Asia Region.

4. Guide regional implementation of policies and standards for MEL, ensuring policy understanding of managers and providing a control and quality assurance role.

5. Act as a subject matter expert and the focal point in the region, briefing, training, and coaching project managers and project MEL officers to effectively implement the policies and practices.
6. Provide project assurance through:
• Manage evaluations for projects including facilitating appropriate feedback on draft reports, compliance with the IUCN M&E Policy, and facilitating the preparation of management responses.
• Lead and participate in project supervision missions.

7. Advocate for and facilitate the proactive use of MEL information in decision-making and adaptive management across the portfolio.

8. Share lessons, provide advice, raise issues, and identify current or emerging risks to the implementation of the policies and controls – with both PPME Unit and the Regional Director.

Supervise and build capacity for project MEL
To enhance project management for results delivery, supervise project MEL officers and support project managers with MEL and risk management:

9. Coordinate, advise and ensure consistent application of institutional project management standards.

10.Contribute to the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new project MEL officers.

11. Provide direct reporting line management to project MEL officers in the region. Provide functional line management to regional project managers for project MEL.

12. Brief, train and coach project staff on MEL. Occasionally lead MEL work for projects (max 25% of the role, with a view to decrease this).

IUCN standards and expectations for MEL within projects include:

• Development of the MEL components of the project proposal aligned to IUCN Programme and indicators (theory of change, results framework, e.g. logframe, and budget for MEL activities and staff time).
• Development and timely implementation of the project MEL plan.
• Reporting to donors against project results framework and indicators.
• Institutional reporting against IUCN indicators.
• Facilitating adaptive management and learning throughout the project.
• Finalizing and closing projects according to IUCN requirements.
• Plan for required independent project evaluations, including contributing to ToR development and evaluation management when required.

13.Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental studies, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, planning, management or social sciences, economics, public policy or management engineering, or a related subject matter, business administration, etc.
• At least 8 years of experience in programme and project performance management, with specific experience required in MEL of at least 5 years.
• Proven experience with the implementation of institutional performance and assurance approaches and systems.
• Knowledge of the application of environmental and social safeguards, working experience in this area a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in results measurement methods and management in conservation, development or other relevant sectors.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and managing complex, multi-country, multi-partner and multi-sectors projects in conservation, development or other relevant sectors in the region.
• Experience with leading bilateral and multilateral donor funded projects is an asset.
• Excellent organization and communication skills with a proven ability to engage across levels of an organization and across geographies.
• Experience with change management and the people skills to build a culture of accountability and learning.
• Excellent group facilitation skills and experience with application of monitoring and evaluation methodologies
• Ability to deliver analytical reports to facilitate management decision-making.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis, with strong statistical skills highly desirable
• Proficiency with data management software and tools, project management software or tools (e.g. Smartsheet, Kobo toolbox, etc), SQL and other related tools highly desirable.
• Experience with institutional knowledge management and learning is an asset.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Fluency in English is a requirement and working proficiency in an Asian language is desirable.

Job Opportunity at International Labour Organization

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Position Available: Finance and Administrative Assistant

Introduction

The Finance and Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing support to the “Strengthening capacity to promote gender-responsive investments in the provision of decent care services in Thailand Project (in short – The ILO Thailand Care Economy Project)”

Women in Thailand perform over 3X as much unpaid care work as men. In particular, women are drawn out of the labour force for family responsibilities, caring for children and aging family members, what is even more impactful in a fast-ageing society.  Further, COVID-19 has hit women harder – and has increased unpaid care burdens due to lockdowns, home schooling, etc. With a lack of publicly funded, accessible, affordable and skilled care options, most families adopt one of two strategies: redistributing care burdens to other women or if they can afford it, hiring domestic workers in informal working conditions, without adequate skills, social status, pay or social protection.   Care infrastructure investments are required to provide collective, accessible, professional and sustainable solutions to support families to manage unpaid care duties alongside work. Further, promoting a comprehensive approach to care economy in Thailand proposes a ‘build back better’ solution, and potentially generates new jobs. This work builds on ongoing efforts to expand social security coverage to informal care workers and by improving skills and working conditions of marginalised groups of workers in particular sectors.

This Project aims to provide ILO Constituents with an integrated approach to investments in the care economy (childcare and long-term care), addressing both the supply and demand sides and identifying and addressing gaps in policies, investments, service provision, skills and decent work. The Project’s three-pronged approach identifies service gaps and required investments in childcare and long-term care services, including opportunities for employment creation potential, while advancing policy dialogue and action in this key area; promotes enhanced social protection for vulnerable care workers (mainly informal domestic workers in the care economy) and; contributes to upskilling and recognising skills competencies required for professional childcare and long-term care jobs thus further valuing care work and improving domestic workers’ conditions. The strategy will demonstrate to tripartite constituents and other key stakeholders, the viability, benefits and knock-on effects of care investments on the economy, society, gender equality, job creation, working conditions and women’s labour force participation, through social dialogue. This policy dialogue will increase the likelihood that care service provision and investments will be prioritised and increased. The Project will end in January 2023.

Reporting lines
The Finance and Administrative Assistant will work under an overall supervision of the Senior Specialist on Gender, Equality and Non-discrimination, and a direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator.

Description of Duties

1.    Maintain project financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for daily transactions and reports.
2.    Contact and negotiate with suppliers / service providers, prepare necessary documents and follow the office’s process in line with the ILO’s financial rules and regulations.  Process contracts for financial clearance and payment. Ensure the correctness and appropriateness of types of contracts used with each activity, ensure all necessary supporting documents are attached, and ensure all payments are made correctly and in a timely manner.
3.    Prepare correspondence on own initiative to verify data, address and answer queries and follow-up as necessary with ILO staff, consultants and counterparts. Draw the attention of the supervisors to matters requiring immediate attention.
4.    Review and request additional information on the financial reports of project implementing partners, ensuring compliance with ILO rules in close collaboration with the National Project Coordinator, before submitting to the Finance Unit.
5.    Classify and assign budget codes, verify and process claims for payment, and check payment vouchers, prices and claims invoices.
6.    Consult with Finance Unit and project team in Bangkok on rules, regulations and procedures, and inform project staff, partners, consultants, interns of new or revised procedures and practices.
7.    Provide administrative and financial backstopping and guidance for project staff and consultants, with respect to payments, entitlements, travel claims, and other requirements relating to accounts and finance.
8.    Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for donor reporting, for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.
9.    Calculate and compile cost estimates, and participate in budget analysis and projections as required by the supervisors.
10.  Draft correspondence, faxes, memoranda and reports on administrative matters from oral instructions, previous correspondence or other available information sources in accordance with standard office procedures.
11.  Responsible for all administrative tasks, including logistical support to the project personnel, travel arrangements, visas, hotel reservation, etc. and provide logistics arrangements for conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings.
12.  Perform other duties as assigned by both supervisors.

Required qualifications

Previous experiences with ILO’s administrative and financial rules and regulations and familiarity with IRIS operation system would be desirable.

Education

Completion of secondary school education with formal training in accounting and/or finance and administrative field.

Experience

Five years of progressively responsible financial and administrative work, especially the experiences to perform and achieve the tasks with short deadline.

Languages

Excellent command of English and Thai.

Competencies

Knowledge and understanding of a complex body of financial and administrative rules, guidelines and procedures.
Knowledge of in-house procedures for the preparation of documents and administrative forms, and for the creation and maintenance of filing systems.
Good analytical skills. Ability to reason and make sound judgements.
Ability to maintain financial records and prepare clerical accounting reports and statements. Must demonstrate responsible behaviour and attention to detail.
Ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion. Must display high standards of ethical conduct.
Proficient in basic computer software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader) and ability to use other software packages required by the Office.
Ability to evaluate correspondence and inquiries for best course of action. Ability to respond to work related inquiries in an appropriate manner.
Ability to obtain services from other work units inside or outside the office for completion of tasks. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team. Organizational skills.
Ability to clarify information.
Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non- discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

Job Opportunity at Tietex Asia

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Position Available: Chinese Purchasing and Sourcing Manager

About:

Tietex Asia is a leading international manufacturer of fabrics for shoes products, upholstery and industrial products located in Laemchabang Industrial Estate, Chonburi. Owing to the rapid growth of our products and our long term commitment to meeting our customers’ needs, we are looking for immediate appointment. Chinese Purchasing and Sourcing Manager report directly to our Managing Director

Main Responsiblities :
1. Develop and implement purchasing strategies
2. Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff and allocation tasks
3. Managing suppliers relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
4. Maintaining the supplier database, purchasing records and relate documentation
5. Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets
6. Working to improve purchasing systems and processes
7. Training new employee in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system

Qualifications :
1. Male / Female, Chinese Nationality or Thai, Age 35 – 45 years old
2. Bachelor Degree in Bussiness Ad. or related fileld
3. Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position at least 10 years
4. Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
5. Supervisory and management experience
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software

 

Internship Opportunity at AWR Lloyd

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We are currently searching for Analyst Intern(s).

About AWR Lloyd:

Rapidly growing strategy consulting, corporate advisory and venture development boutique. Ranked Top-5 for Innovation in Consulting in Asia-Pacific by Vault, 2022. Track-record of over two-decades working with corporate and public sector clients across the Indo-Pacific region (Asia-Pacific and the Middle East) focused on the energy, resources, infrastructure and related technology sectors.

Roles:
• Supporting project activities in preparing client deliverables through gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses
• Helping in business development activities such as creating company profiles in Microsoft Power Point, doing press search, conducting competitive analysis, etc.

• Most likely your work will be related to topics related to energy, natural resources, infrastructure or innovation for sustainability.

Qualifications:
• Minimum GPA 3.30
• Pursuing bachelor or master’s degree in a numerate subject (e.g. business and finance; economics), or those with a strong academic record.
• Proficient in using MS Office with a high ability to assemble presentations
• Demonstrable interest in the energy sector, financial analysis and research
• Quality-control obsession
• Action-oriented. High-energy. Results-driven. Pro-active. Self-starter. Ambitious. Sense
of urgency.

Internship Opportunity at IOM

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Position Title: Intern (RDH)

 

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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, the private sector, and migrants.

Context
IOM works in the five broad areas of migration management: migration and development, facilitating
migration, regulating migration, addressing forced migration, and the implications of climate change on
migration. Cross‐cutting activities include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration. The key responsibility of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) is to formulate regional strategies and plans of action and to provide programmatic and administrative support to the countries within its region. Several Regional Thematic Units are based at the ROAP to fulfill this responsibility.
The Asia-Pacific Regional Data Hub (RDH) aspires to reference a comprehensive set of such data, including information on migration trends, stocks and flows in the Asia-Pacific region. The regional data hub aims to support evidence-based strategic and policy level discussion on migration through a combined set of initiatives including strengthening of regional primary and secondary data collection and analysis; increasing Information management capacity across countries; providing technical support to ensure harmonization and interoperability of key methodologies and tools used to monitor population mobility; and the engagement of key stakeholders and governmental counterparts in migration dialogue and consultation.

Supervision
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, the direct supervision of the Regional DTM Officer, the intern will be supporting the RDH’s activities with but not limited to reporting, research and analysis, editing, publication and dissemination of relevant quantitative and qualitative products.

Core Functions/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Support in research, analyse, and report on migration and displacement data in the Asia-Pacific region. Carry out extensive analyses of the datasets collected.
2. Conduct data verification, triangulation and validation through multiple sources, both primary and
secondary (including media monitoring, local authorities, network of key informants).

3. Support ad hoc thematic research. Contribute to regional reports and national data review; support
with literature / desk review.
4. Support liaison with other UN agencies, academic institutions, think tanks, and collaborating partners
with regards to mixed migration research efforts, tools and methodologies.
5. Assist in the coordination of internal and external Data Hub capacity-building initiatives.
6. Work together with the RDH team and provide support in management of databases and information
systems (including geographical databases and geographical information encoding).
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Training components and learning elements
• Gain in-depth knowledge on the migration data, displacement tracking matrix (DTM), emergency and
post-crisis migration and displacement portfolio in Asia and the Pacific.
• Opportunities to attend e-workshops, e-meetings and/or e-webinars with internal and external
counterparts and engage with staff at national and regional offices.
• Strengthen writing and information presentation skills, reinforcing learning.
• Utilize access to Staff Development and Learning online training courses and tools and take opportunities to develop skillsets and consolidate understanding as they arise.
• Understand IOM administrative systems and processes.
• Opportunities to discuss career planning and strategies for humanitarian work with IOM.

Eligibility and Selection
The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience. The Internship Programme is open to candidates of any nationality.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Either students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis, or recently graduated;
• Able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment;
• Good communication skills and able to work in a team;
• Familiarity with computer programs, including MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
Publisher);
• Advanced English writing and communication skills
• Knowledge regarding quantitative statistical (social science/human mobility/migration) data analysis
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization programs, (e.g. PowerBI, GIS ARC, Stata, SPSS,
Knowledge of R, Tableau) will be considered an advantage;
• Webpage as well as database development and management skills an advantage;
• In-depth knowledge regarding econometrics will be considered as an advantage

Language:
Fluency in English

Required Competencies
Behavioral:
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with
organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is
action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex
matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

General Information
a) Interns are granted a stipend as per IOM policy as a partial contribution to accommodations and
living expenses. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by his/her
university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will
not be eligible for the stipend.
b) Before commencing work, successful candidates will be required to obtain a fit-to-work medical
certificate from his/her doctor and submit vaccination records.
c) The Intern will be responsible for obtaining the necessary entry visa and arranging their travel to
Bangkok. IOM will assist only in issuing documents required for visa processing.
d) Homebased Intern are responsible to manage their own resources to perform this responsibility, like
Computer, dedicated internet connectivity.
e) IOM only covers the Intern against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation
Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. The Intern is responsible for his/her own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
f) Any work produced by interns during their internship within the framework of the duties assigned
to them should be used for academic purposes exclusively. All economic and moral rights (copyright)
pertaining to such work will remain the exclusive property of IOM.
g) Interns are bound by staff confidentiality rules pertaining to their duties in IOM.

Job Opportunity at Sunny system LTD

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Sunny system LTD was started as a independent company in July, 2009 by taking over employees and clients in Thailand of a subsidiary company established in Thailand in January, 2001 by a mid-sized software house in Japan. Our staff members who totally know Japanese business processes and services will satisfy your expectations with 12 years of our actual experience.

And now company is hiring positions for JAVA programmer and .NET programmer

JAVA programmer

Qualifications :-

  • Bachelor’s degree or Master Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
  • Skill in Java, C#.Net, SQL (having the knowledge about JQuery / Spring / MVC / Hibernate /  Linq are advantage)
  • Good command of written and spoken English.
  • More than 1 years experiences.
  • Willing to contribute and work as a team.
  • Self-reliant, proactive and good attitude.

.NET programmer

Qualifications :-

  • Bachelor’s degree or Master Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
  • Skill in .NET,C#, F#, or VB.NET
  • Strong web development experience of HTML, CSS, Javascript is an advantage
  • Good command of written and spoken English.
  • More than 1 years experiences.

Job Opportunity at APSA

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Position Available: Technical Program Manager

The Organization
Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance or The Asia and Pacific Seed Association (APSA) was established in 1994, through the cooperation of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and DANIDA, with the aim of promoting quality seed production and marketing in the Asia and Pacific Region. Today, APSA is the largest regional seed association in the world.

Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will work closely with APSA Technical Coordination Manager and Executive Director in formation to lead the technical meetings and coordinating with Technical Committees of APSA to conduct all technical related projects and activities. The primary responsibilities will include:
• Work closely with APSA Technical Coordination Manager to develop activity plans for APSA Standing Committees, Special Interest Groups, and other working groups, fucus on the whole picture initiatives intended to meet the Committees’ requirements under the supervision of APSA Executive Director.
• Liaison with APSA Standing Committees/ Special Interest Groups and stakeholders to develop technical programs aligning with APSA Strategic Plans of seed quality movement, as well as drive the execution of technical project development concepts for the committees.
• Manage technical projects of all types through every stage of development from idea to design to completion. The projects including but not limited to APSA Seed Academy, University Connects Project (UCP), Disease Resistant Terminology (DRT), PVP Toolbox, Phytosanitary measurements, STDF and others.
• Lead APSA SIG Vegetables and Ornamentals (V&O) in formation to develop the agendas, lead the technical meetings, support in reviewing the technical part of research projects and facilitate to follow up all action’s items.
• Coordinate with Technical Coordination Manager and Partnership Program Manager to interact with committees/stakeholders and APSA teams with respect to project problems and opportunities within the framework of the requirements throughout the delivery program and represent APSA as its advocate during the engagement process.
• Support APSA Technical Coordination Manager to review meeting minutes and agenda.
• Responsible to find solutions for program problems or conflicts that may arise (resource constraints, requirement ambiguity, etc.) and communicate ongoing progress to committees/ stakeholders.
• Coordinate with APSA Technical Program Manager to improve database of technical sessions’ presentations, SC/SIG minutes, and APSA position documents on APSA website and hard copies of database.
• Coordinate with APSA Technical Team and the Communications Team to review the technical contents of Asian Seed Magazine. Coordinate with Events Manager and Membership Coordination Manager to plan and execute technical activities.
• Responsible for maintaining the database of SIG and SC committee members to ensure that activities are implemented according to APSA Constitutions, Anti-trust guideline for APSA meetings and TOR for chair, co-chair and committee members.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Executive Director.

 

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
• Thai nationality or having Thai residence.
• Master’s degree or higher with an agronomic major, plant biotechnology or related fields.
• Minimum of three-year experiences in seed industry or seed regulatory affairs.
• Fluent in English communication (both written and oral) and preferably other local languages of the region.
• Ability to relate work harmoniously and effectively with peers of various nationalities, both in the public and private sector.
• Computer skills, particularly: Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, professional email communication, time and project management tools.
• Ability to travel both local and international.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of seed regulations and seed registration-related regulations in the Asia- Pacific region, plant variety protection requirements, seed export and import requirement including quarantine.
• Project management and planning skill.
• A profound understanding of overall project images, technical issues, and communication trails.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills and extensive experience in technical program management in a related industry, combine seed knowledge with technological expertise to promote seed innovation in region.
• Have a strong aptitude and understanding of the technical aspects and capabilities of the organization. This will directly translate into a better execution of your technical programs.
• Communicate the strategies, issues connected with the programs to all the principal stakeholders involved.
• Strong leadership, generally speaking, technical programs tend to be long-term objectives made up of several interconnected projects.
• Demonstrate team spirit and positive attitude.

 

Job Opportunity at UNHCR

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Position Available: PSP Regional Analyst

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a full-time position under International Individual Contractor Agreement (UNOPS) within the Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP), Division of External Relations in our Asia Regional Office based in Bangkok, Thailand. This role is a unique opportunity to participate in the delivery of UNHCR fast growing private sector fundraising strategy in Asia. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Bangkok-based PSP Asia regional team and national fundraisers across 9 different markets, as well as with fundraising, Business Insight and database experts in the region and globally.

Organisational context
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is the world’s leading organization in helping and protecting the millions of people forced to flee their homes because of violence, conflict and persecution. We deliver life-saving assistance, including shelter, food and water while also safeguarding fundamental human rights, safety and dignity.
The Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) sits within UNHCR’s Division of External Relations (DER) and is responsible for mobilizing resources and other forms of support from the private sector. UNHCR has developed a Private Sector Fundraising Strategy with the goal of raising $1 billion annually from the private sector. This strategy focuses on both Individual Giving (IG) and partnerships and private philanthropy (PPH), focusing on priority fundraising markets and regions.
PSP activities in Asian markets span across Individual giving and Private Partnerships and philanthropy. IG strategies encompass the acquisition of individual donors via a mix of channels such as digital, direct mail, press ads, face to face and lead generation as well as stewardship communication via telemarketing, email and direct mail. PPH strategies play a growing role in the fundraising portfolio of the region targeting corporates, foundations, High Net Worth Individuals, and Islamic philanthropy.
Some markets in Asia Pacific are currently using global or local instances of Salesforce as their main CRM. More markets are or will be soon migrating their current database to Salesforce including Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia.

The position

PSP APAC is looking to recruit an experienced Fundraising Business Analyst to support Asian offices with advanced analysis, segmentation, prospecting and overall fundraising reporting to
further their marketing activities and fundraising income generation. The post holder will collaborate closely with the Bangkok-based PSP APAC regional team and national teams in 9 different markets in Asia, with fundraising, Business Insight and database experts in the region and globally, and with external vendors. We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in the area of fundraising and marketing, passionate about drawing business insight, inform decision-making and provide responsive
program development and impactful reporting to decision-makers and fundraising specialists to support the delivery of UNHCR private sector Partnerships strategy in the Asia region.

It is essential that the candidate has a proven track record in fundraising analysis and fundraising strategies both from IG and PPH streams, and in mobilizing/advocating for other forms of support from corporate actors in favor of UN, humanitarian or other charitable causes. Adherence to the values of UNHCR, and leadership to engage with functional experts, are critical to meet the ambition of this position critical to the delivery of PSP strategy in Asia.

Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief of PSP Asia, the incumbent is expected to:
Fundraising analysis:
• In close collaboration with Fundraising Specialists at a Global, Regional and National level, ensure stronger fundraising analysis and better annual and longterm plans leading to improved long term performance of the Fundraising strategy;
• Monitor, assess, and validate data consistency and quality within the donor databases to deliver acurate regional and market analysis and actionable insights.
• Improve data quality through field support, capacity building, monitoring andfeedback. Perform data profiling to identify and understand anomalies. Communicate the status, value, and importance of data and information.
• Recommend forecasting methods and models, scenario planning, resource modelling, capability forward load, and other similar “what if” type analyses.
• Support PSP annual planning including National Growth Funding applications and quarterly reporting exercises across Asia markets and best allocation of resources, quality assurance and technical advice on Theories of Change and indicators, as well as with data management and analysis methods.

• Coordinate and enhance internal/external benchmarking projects across APAC markets, such as PSP LTV project and iNGO benchmarking.
• Participate in market reviews, market entry and other strategy and analysis projects including PPH market, prospect and donor research, as required.
• Provide training and support to Fundraising practioners on Fundraising analysis and reporting, and support capacity building as per market needs.
• Organize and foster the exchange of best practices across markets in APAC.

Data strategy
• Manage the implementation of the PSP Data Strategy across markets in APAC and the development of local data strategies.
• Ensure alignment of the local data strategies with PSP Data Strategy including definitions, reporting standards and platform, KPIs.
• Represent APAC in iNGO benchmarking and other regional/global iNGO analysis projects to maximize the coverage and relevance of the projects for APAC markets.
• Shape the way markets engage with data, in line with our aim to create a single supporter view and donor-centric experience.
• Define minimum viable analytics and reporting frameworks depending on maturity levels of each market in APAC.

• Support Salesforce implementation in multiple markets focusing on the development of database-driven analysis and reports, and building local capacity to engage with the analytical environment.
• Support the creation and maintenance of market-specific, channel-specific reports and dashboards in Salesforce for ongoing and quarterly reporting.
• Ensure that documentation is created/updated upon changes in the configuration of the local database, new reports set-up and integration with third parties.
• Ensure data is collected and maintained in compliance with UNHCR and local regulations.

Accountability
• A comprehensive suite of Fundraising Performance Reports and Dashboards is created and enhanced as necessary.
• Regional and local PSP teams engage with and act on the business insights to inform strategic planning and support operational decisions.
• Support to the database migration projections is provided as required ensuring optimal quality of the data sitting in the systems and of the resulting analysis.
• Training and documentation are provided in relevant areas.
• Support is provided in a timely and professional manner.

 

Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required
a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education):
• Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree in Economics/Business Administration or relevant discipline with a substantial quantitative analytical component (e.g. statistics, economics, management science/operations research, finance or data analytics, social research methods).
b. Work Experience Required:
• Minimum 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate/bachelor’s degree (or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate/Master’s degree).
• Work experience in areas of Data Science, Finance, Programme, Information Management, or other relevant Sales & Marketing fields. Demonstrated ability to create insightful data and evidence-based BI reporting, manage a data/BI capability and engage with users at a management and fundraising practitioners’ level.
• Experience in CRM database systems, data warehouse, data modelling, propensity modelling, business intelligence, data visualization, and analysis.
• Proven track record in fundraising analysis roles
• Experience in regional and country fundraising analysis.
• Experience with comprehensive reporting, benchmarking and performance evaluation involving long term forecasting eg return on investment and lifetime value analysis.
• Understanding of and adherence to Data Protection and relevant legislation in the region.
• Experience with Salesforce NPSP (nonprofit cloud) Sales Cloud and Service Cloud is preferred.
c. Key Competencies:
• Ability to conceptualise ambiguous problems quickly and use data to explore these problems in a way that guides thinking towards evidence-based conclusion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capacity to engage effectively with decision-makers at a senior level, fundraising practitioners and technical teams.
• Proven ability to complete projects and a passion for tangible results.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

• Advanced English skills, both written and spoken.
• Business level secondary Asian language would be an asset.

Job Opportunity at MichaelPage

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Position Available: Polymer Engineer

Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

  • Research and Development Department
  • Photopolymerization process

About Our Client
Our client is global production plants, laboratories and distribution centers for optical instruments to
supply to opticians, optical chains and consumers.
Job Description
 Performs complex research plan and analysis tasks to determine the best materials and combined technologies to meet the group's needs.
 Provide recommendations of primary and alternate considerations to technicians on the daily laboratory work.
 Investigates material costs and provides options to leverage existing equipment suppliers base for preferential pricing and delivery.
 Work closely with other departments for research new materials and leads the knowledge base on new polymer developments globally.
 Provides technical assistance to optimize material and hybridized/combined product performance.
 Follows existing documentation practices (SOPs) and continuously looks for improvements.
 Other duties as assigned.

The Successful Applicant
 MS or PhD in Material Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science &
Engineering or related fields.
 2 -3 years proven experience in R&D or Scientist for polymers characterization methods and most specifically in photopolymerization process.
 Ability to analyze situations, determine logical and reasonable solutions.
 Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paces environment.
 Fluent in English communication skills.

Job Opportunity at SEI

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Position Available: HR Specialist
We are now recruiting for a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to lead the development of HR systems and address relevant HR topics for our team in Bangkok (and link with our global HR team based in Stockholm).

Join our international non-profit research organization and help create a sustainable future for all! Based in Bangkok, the SEI Asia Centre has a diverse team of multinational experts that integrate scientific research with participatory approaches to co-develop and share knowledge, build partnerships and influence policy for resilient development. Research at SEI Asia focuses on gender and social equity, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, water insecurity and integrated water resources management, transitional agriculture, renewable energy and urbanization.

The role

We are now recruiting for an HR Specialist who will lead the development of HR processes and address relevant HR topics for our centre in Bangkok and link with our global HR team based in Stockholm. You will report directly to the Centre Director and be part of an exciting journey to professionalize our HR processes. You will work in a highly international organization and provide professional support to both management and employees at the SEI Asia. This includes recruitment, competence development, equity and diversity, enhanced professional work environment, and local labour laws, with a specific emphasis on employee training and performance management in a diverse culture. The role also includes regular meetings with the global HR network to align and support HR efforts across the organization.

Part of the role is to provide SEI Asia with accurate HR data, and data reporting to HR at headquarters. You will lead and secure processes regarding salary and other related processes. The role also includes securing employee relations and maintaining HR deliveries with high quality when it comes to implementation and administration of global HR policies, procedures and guidelines on all HR-related matters applicable to local employees and local legislation.

You will independently plan, drive and implement projects in accordance with SEI HR global policies in close dialogue with the SEI HR Director and in alignment with the SEI Asia work plan.

Your main responsibilities

  • Develop, update, implement and follow up on local HR strategies, instructions and practices, including the annual HR workplans.
  • Actively support the development and implementation of the global HR policies in line with SEI HQ.
  • Drive the recruitment end-to-end process for employees, interns and temporary employees; including finalizing contract offers and ensuring quality onboarding.
  • Manage employees’ contracts of employment and ensure that all contracts remain up-to-date and aligned with local laws and SEI policies.
  • Promote equity and diversity in a vibrant, dynamic and culturally diverse office environment.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Offer strategic advice and support on compensation and benefits packages and performance reward management within SEI Asia.
  • Support and advise managers and employees on probation management, including performance management or improvement.
  • In close collaboration with the Centre Director, analyse the professional development needs of the organization as well as support both short-term and long-term employee development and high-quality trainings, following the annual performance reviews.
  • Provide the SEI Asia Senior Management Team with monthly accurate HR KPIs and reports.
  • Support and develop workplace grievance procedures and coordinate any issues that arise. Advise management on investigations and disciplinary procedures, and ensure alignment to local legislation and SEI HQ processes.
  • Monitor the safety and well-being of employees.
  • Actively participate and represent the Centre in SEI global HR network.

Who you are

You are an independent strategic thinker with a growth mindset and extensive knowledge and skills in all HR functions. You are able to combine theoretical knowledge with practical, people-based skills. You value building strong bonds of trust and respect with your colleagues in the organization and you enjoy working in a fast-paced, flexible and exciting research environment.

Formal qualifications and knowledge

  • Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Rescores Organizational Development, Political Science, or another relevant field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience of broad HR management, experience from an international organization is a merit.
  • Excellent knowledge of Thai labour law, with a focus on the work environment.
  • Proven capacity and knowledge in HR project management and implementation.
  • Excellent capacity-building skills in performance management, line management and related work.
  • Solid knowledge in multiple human resource disciplines, including for example compensation and benefits practices, employee relations, diversity and performance management.
  • Experience of supporting processes of resolving complex employee relations and/or performance issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Thai.

Desirable experience

  • Experience from working in an international environment and with colleagues in different time zones.
  • Experience in a research/non-profit organization.
  • Experience in workshop facilitation and skills in speaking in front of groups.
  • Experience in Total Reward Strategy is an advantage.
  • Certified in HR professional and relevant programmes is preferable.

Personal skills

  • Flexibility to adapt, a positive attitude towards change, and a constructive approach to problem solving.
  • Able to carry out your work with professionalism and integrity.
  • Interest in and respect for diversity.
  • Committed to continuous learning.

Our offer

At SEI Asia, we offer a stimulating position in an international environment. You will be part of a leading multinational, multidisciplinary and multilingual team of experts in an organization where the well-being and development of our employees is of high priority. We value diversity and creativity at the core of what we do and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our ambition is to provide a safe, professional and creative workspace for all.

Employment at SEI Asia includes

  • Competitive package, including Provident Fund and Social Security Fund.
  • Annual international health insurance, covering spouse and children and additional benefits connected to promoting employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Flexible working hours, 37.5-hour workweek, and a generous number of vacation days.
  • Being part of tackling environmental and development challenges developing solutions for a sustainable future for all.

Additional information

SEI Asia is comprised of over 20 nationalities and provides an internationally competitive level NGO salary and benefits package. All employee contracts are under Thai labour laws. For this post we expect candidates of middle-senior level to apply.

This is a full-time, 2-year renewable position with placement at the SEI Asia office in Bangkok, Thailand. We apply a standard 6-month probation period. Start date is as soon as possible or by arrangement.

SEI has a hybrid work environment, which allows employees to share their time between the SEI office and working remotely from their homes in Bangkok.