Job Opportunity at UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific

About UNHCR

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, established in December 1950, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees and other persons of concern. UNHCR has helped over 60 million people to restart their lives and works in 130 countries to care for the world’s millions of refugees, internally displaced and stateless persons.

Background

The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the office where the position is located. The Senior Administrative Assistant normally has no direct supervisory functions though it rests upon the  supervisor of the post to make time specific arrangements subject to a given situation. The incumbent will always  function under direct supervision of a Senior Officer often Administrative Officer, who is required to monitor the  performance of the incumbent and provide regular guidance. S/he may liaise with local suppliers and/or officials  and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor. 

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do  so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN  Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant  accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner  consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of  professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. 

Position Available

Senior Administrative Assistant  

Job description

  • Assist in interpreting and processing of entitlements, issuance of contracts and maintenance of various  personnel records and files. 
  • Attend meetings on day-to-day admin matters; administer the movement of UNHCR staff members and  monitor their attendance records, leave plans, overtime and visa requirements. 
  • Search office files and records relating to a variety of topics for information and reference. Select information  and records in specified format or on the basis of general instructions for use by others in preparing reports,  correspondence, technical papers, project or programme plans and general reference documents. 
  • Assist in requisition of office supplies, equipment and arrange for distribution together with the appropriate  inventory records. 
  • Assist in administrative formalities related to travel arrangements and issuance/ renewal of visas, licences,  travel arrangements and other similar documents.
  • Draft correspondence and reports, as required, on general administrative or specialized tasks which may  be of a confidential nature within the assigned area of responsibility; Type correspondence, documents and  reports, some of which may be highly confidential. 
  • Arrange appointments and maintain supervisor’s calendar, receive visitors, place and screen telephone calls  and answer queries with discretion; Keep lists of names, addresses and telephone numbers of ministers,  government officials and members of the diplomatic corps. 
  • Assist the management to organise and run UNHCR Office and Residential (wherever applicable)  compounds. 
  • Facilitate various official missions of UNHCR staff and other persons of concern to UNHCR. 
  • Prepare attestations and certificates required by the staff members for signature of senior officer. 
  • Assist in processing MIP and various other claims by UNHCR staff and other clients of UNHCR. 
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Requirement

Minimum Qualifications 

Education & Professional Work Experience 

Years of Experience / Degree Level 

For G5 – 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with  Bachelor or equivalent or higher 

Certificates and/or Licenses 

Business Administration, Finance, Office Management, Human Resources or other related field.;  (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)  

Relevant Job Experience 

Essential 

Not specified. 

Desirable 

Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position. 

Functional Skills 

*IT-Computer Literacy; 

UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures; 

UN-UN/UNHCR Financial Rules and Regulations and Procedures 

IT-PeopleSoft Applications 

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)  

Language Requirements  

Fluent in English and Thai 

Competency Requirements 

Core Competencies:  

Accountability

Communication 

Organizational Awareness 

Teamwork & Collaboration 

Commitment to Continuous Learning 

Client & Result Orientation 

Managerial Competencies:  

Not specified. 

Cross-Functional Competencies:  

Analytical Thinking 

Planning and Organizing 

Job Opportunity at UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific

About UNHCR

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, established in December 1950, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees and other persons of concern. UNHCR has helped over 60 million people to restart their lives and works in 130 countries to care for the world’s millions of refugees, internally displaced and stateless persons.

Background

Under the overall supervision of a (Senior) IT Officer, the IT Associate provides reliable and timely IT services  on the application and infrastructure of UNHCR standard IT services in the Area of Responsibility (AoR). S/he  normally receives technical guidance from a (Senior) IT Officer for the Telecom/IT infrastructure in the region in  which the field or emergency operation exists. In offices where there is no IT Officer, direct supervision may be  exercised by the (Snr) Admin Officer as applicable in the duty station. 

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do  so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN  Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant  accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner  consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of  professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. 

Position Available

IT Associate (Temporary Appointment)

Job description

  • Assist in on-site needs assessment and installation and maintenance of UNHCR Telecommunications  and IT equipment. 
  • In consultation with the supervisor, establish the IT requirements in field operations, considering the  overall IT and Telecom strategy of the region, the operational needs and the security constraints.  
  • Install and configure the most appropriate type of UNHCR IT and Telecommunications systems (HF,  VHF, UHF, Microwave Links, Telephony, and satellite systems) to meet the field and emergency  operations immediate IT needs.  
  • Ensure that the equipment under his/her responsibility is in good working condition, by inspecting  regularly the hardware and installations. If required, arrange promptly repairs or replacement as  necessary according to established procedures.  
  • Maintain records of the installations and repairs/replacements done and keep the supervisor fully  informed on the status of the equipment.
  • Provide each office, where equipment is installed, with full information for their asset management  records. 
  • If applicable, keep a proper inventory level of all sites spares and return spare parts for  repair/replacement. 
  • Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Printers, LAN points, Hubs, Patch pane, etc. to prevent  faults occurring. 
  • Add or remove users from the Network. 
  • Assist in the maintenance of accurate records of users and usage of the Network. Carry out minor hardware maintenance. 
  • Provide Technical Briefing/Training on the equipment to local IT resources and users, including IPs,  ensuring that they are able to maintain/use the equipment. 
  • Assist in the development and configuration of IT and Telecom Equipment/Kits used in field operations  and emergencies. 
  • Decide on appropriate resolution to incidents / problems. 
  • Escalate issues to supervisor if incident / problem cannot be resolved with scope of responsibility. Perform other related duties as required. 

Requirement

Education & Professional Work Experience 

Years of Experience / Degree Level 

For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with  Bachelor or equivalent or higher 

Field(s) of Education 

Not applicable.  

(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)  

Certificates and/or Licenses 

Information Technology;  

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)  

Relevant Job Experience 

Essential 

Experience relevant to the function or particularly on HF/VHF radio or IT systems, PAMA satellite systems, PABX,  Cisco routers and satellite modems. 

Desirable 

Hands-on experience with wireless and VoIP systems, electricity, generators, lightning protection an asset. Previous experience in Emergencies is an advantage. 

Functional Skills 

IT-Computer Literacy; 

TR-Training/Coaching/Facilitation; 

IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software; 

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) 

Language Requirements  

Fluent in English and Thai 

Competency Requirements 

Core Competencies:  

Accountability 

Communication 

Organizational Awareness 

Teamwork & Collaboration 

Commitment to Continuous Learning 

Client & Result Orientation 

Managerial Competencies:  

Empowering and Building Trust 

Cross-Functional Competencies:  

Analytical Thinking 

Innovation and Creativity 

Technological Awareness 

Job Opportunity at UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific

About UNHCR

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, established in December 1950, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees and other persons of concern. UNHCR has helped over 60 million people to restart their lives and works in 130 countries to care for the world’s millions of refugees, internally displaced and stateless persons.

Background

The Assistant Supply Officer works under the supervision of the Senior Supply Coordinator. The Regional Supply  Unit oversees, provides technical support and guidance on supply related matters to all countries covered by the  Bureau, as well as the outposted HQ Division units collocating with the Bureau.  

The position supports the work of the Regional Supply Unit with data analysis and management, implementing the  regional supply communication and reporting strategy, through preparation of reports and trends analysis to a varied  group of stakeholders and acts as a focal point for user support and supply help desk for the operations in the region  supported by the Regional Supply unit.  

The position further will analysis performance KPIs, compliance with policy and regulations, and support the  oversight function the regional unit provides.  

The incumbent will have demonstrated knowledge of public sector supply chain management, with preference given  to candidates with proven skills in UN/UNHCR supply chain management rules, regulations and policies. The candidate should have solid and proven experience in data management and ability to analyze large volumes  of data to synthesize trends. The incumbent has the ability to setup KPIs, analyze performance and report in clear  and concise manner to various audiences. A demonstrated project management experience is an asset The candidate should have excellent drafting skills and command of the English language, as well as proven working  experience with commonly used data analysis tools (Excel, PowerBI, etc.). 

Position available

Assistant Supply Officer – Thai national  

Job Description

  • Support all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping,  customs clearance, warehousing, asset and fleet management, as applicable.  
  • Support the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective and adequate delivery of commodities and  services to support operational needs. 
  • Identify partners for supply chain projects based on objectives, priorities, strengths and resources of the  UNHCR Partner and/or contractor, according to criteria consistent with UNHCR rules and regulations. Ensure accurate and comprehensive records on supply activities and provide timely reports and updates both  periodically and on request. 
  • Manage tender processes and assist in the preparation of proposals for award of contracts to the relevant  CoCs. 
  • Prepare plans for delivery of relief and other non-food items according to the operational needs and regularly  update the information in UNHCR IT systems. 
  • Apply UNHCR’s sourcing and procurement strategy when planning for purchase of important commodities  and services. 
  • Ensure timely customs clearance of consignments and manage warehousing according to “best practices”  and UNHCR rules and regulations. 
  • Maintain an efficient system for the release, and redeployment of goods. 
  • Coordinate the release and transportation and of relief and other non-food items. 
  • Analyse matters relating to sourcing & procurement activities, and deliver information on all sourcing &  procurement activities within area of responsibility. Provide guidance and advice on UNHCR procurement  policies and procedures to support and assist requesting sections. 
  • Provides asset management reports, customised reports, and gathers information on all assets and provides  in-depth reports periodically and when requested. 
  • Analyse the quality of commodities and services delivered in relation to the needs of the location and  established quality standards. Establish a local quality assurance process. 
  • Monitor the quality and accuracy of supply chain related data in relevant business systems. Compile and analyse statistical information, identify trends and developments in supply chain related matters that will  assist in decision making. 
  • Disseminate, promote commitment to and monitor compliance with UNHCR’s global policies, standards and  guidance on supply chain management. 

In the Regional Bureaux:  

  • Support Country Operations on how to implement supply operations based on interpretations of the situation  and conclusions to how the operation can be best implemented. 
  • Track the progress of specific periodic operations and provide guidance that ensures timely implementation. Assist in coaching and advising individuals or Supply teams as requested. 
  • Track global Supply KPIs for the region and devise regional ones as required. 
  • Monitor all periodic Supply exercises such as monthly reconciliations, quarterly physical inventory exercises,  and year-end accounts closure procedures and ensure that they are implemented throughout the region and  provide relevant reports to senior managers. 
  • Assist country operations in MSRP management. 
  • Support the analysis of country financial reports and work with the Country Operations Supply Team leaders  to address red areas relating to Supply aspects of operations. 
  • Support the country needs assessment plans and assist in combining them into regional procurement plans  and monitor their timely implementation and changes based on operational needs. 

In the Country Operations: 

  • Ensure that the local supply chain functions are optimised and aligned with the operations’ evolving needs and  management systems, and there is an infrastructure that is robust and flexible enough to accommodate  operational volatile requirements. 
  • Coordinate supply activities of UNHCR Partners and/or contractors performing supply related activities, and  ensure that they understand and adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures. 
  • Through regular physical verification of PPE establish their status. 
  • Propose old and obsolete PPE for disposal and plan for arrival of replacement items. Implement effective asset and fleet management that regularly monitors the asset/fleet pool, saves cost and  safeguards the investment of the organisation including receipt, inspection, registration & marking of new  Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE), and organisation of the physical verification of PPE. Ensure that PPE agreements are properly issued and signed. Ensure proper preparation of disposal forms and  cases for the Asset Management Board. Organize the disposal of PPE according to Asset Management Board  decisions. 
  • Adapt local supply chain structures to be consistent with the operational needs. Ensure effective information  flow in the supply chain and adapt local process to the prevailing environment. 
  • Perform other related duties as required. 

Requirements

Education & Professional Work Experience 

Years of Experience / Degree Level 

For P1/NOA – 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or  no experience with Doctorate degree 

Field(s) of Education 

Business Administration,  Engineering,  Logistics,  Supply Chain Management,  International Commerce or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses 

Supply Chain Learning Programme 

Fritz Institute Certificate in Humanitarian Logistics (CHL) 

Relevant Job Experience 

Essential 

Not specified. 

Desirable 

Other UN procurement and logistics training – such as IAPSO and UNPD. 

Functional Skills 

IT-Computer Literacy 

IT-PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management; 

SC-Supply Planning 

SC-Customs clearance 

SC-Logistics 

SC-Warehouse Management 

SC-Asset Management 

SC-Fleet Management 

SC-UN/UNHCR Procurement Rules and Procedures 

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)  

Language Requirements  

Fluent in English and Thai 

Remuneration: 

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and  benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org 

Job Opportunity at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

About IOM

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. 

The IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) in Bangkok, Thailand is covering 40 countries across the Asia and Pacific region. The key responsibility of the ROAP is to formulate regional strategies and plans of action and to provide programmatic and administrative support to the countries within the region.

Background

The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Regional Office for Asia-Pacific (ROAP) and its partners use, produce, and monitor migration-related data for planning, policy-making and operational purposes. 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 RDH 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 (IM) 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. 

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the direct supervision of the Regional Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Officer based in Bangkok, Thailand, and in close coordination with the RDH Information Management Officer (RDH IMO), the successful  candidate will support the information management workstream and activities within the RDH. 

Position Available

Information Management Consultant (RDH)

Job Description

  1. Support the RDH IM team in planning and deploying IM systems and processes. Ensure the implementation of IOM data protection standards and good practices at all stages of systems development. 
  2. In close coordination with the RDH IMO, develop and improve data collection through  ODK/KOBO forms ensuring that the full process from planning, development to  deployment is done seamlessly.  
  3. In coordination with the RDH IM Officer, ensure accurate and reliable data is collected, stored, and submitted in a timely manner; train and support ROAP and Country  Office staff in tasks related to data collection, surveys, and assessments. Support in the supervision of data collection processes and overall data management activities. 
  4. Support the RDH IM Officer in the timely preparation and generation of local and  regional level information products, including but not limited to, analytical and  statistical reports, displacement and migration profiles, maps and other relevant  products, to ensure their highest possible quality, and support on information sharing and dissemination to all relevant channels. 
  5. Coordinate with the RDH Analysis and Research team in Data management, ensuring  the data, used in RDH reports and research projects, is cleaned and stored. Identify  the said dataset meta- data information and catalogue for easy retrieval and storage  in RDH data warehouse. 
  6. In close coordination with the RDH Database Officer and the RDH Analysis and Research team, support in creating data workflows, , project checklists and manage project timelines to ensure timely delivery of the data to the data-warehouse and the data portal 
  7. Support RDH Coordinator and Project development team by extracting information for  donor reporting and strategic documents relevant for the unit. 
  8. In coordination with the other RDH team member, Catalogue and update incoming  data requests from the Regional and Country Offices to the RDH request tracking system 
  9. Identify gaps on data and information relevant to the programme implementation and  contribute to the preparation of project proposals aiming to address such needs.
  10. 10. Represent RDH at Regional Information Management Working Group (IMWG) or initiatives that require participation in IM and data analysis. 
  11. Provide administrative support by managing and updating IOM ROAP common datasets such as Focal Points lists, Country presence lists, Email distribution lists, Annual leave calendar, Login credentials, Annual license subscriptions, Webinar calendar lists and RDH Workplan 
  12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

  • Completed Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Computer Science, Media or Social Sciences or any discipline related to Information Management from an accredited academic institution with three years of experience. Or 
  • University degree in the above fields with five years of relevant professional experience. 

Experience:

  • Experience in Information Management; emergency humanitarian operations; management and coordination of information flows; data management including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products Experience in Migration research or research in general is an advantage
  • Experience in data visualization and information design skills 
  • Experience with handling confidential and sensitive data. 

Skills:

  • Extensive and in-depth knowledge of using Microsoft Excel for cleaning, preparing, and transforming raw data for data analysis and visualization projects 
  • Knowledge in GIS, R programming, Adobe suite, Power BI and/or Power Query is an  advantage 
  • Knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system 
  • Ability to assist the creation of IM-related technical requirements and Standard Operating Procedures 
  • Demonstrated team building and information management skills. 
  • Demonstrated understanding of information processes such as data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting 

Languages:

Fluency in English language (oral and written) is required. 

Required Competencies 

Values:

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. 
  •  Integrity and transparency: maintains 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. 

*This position is for Thai national only 

Job Opportunity at Stockholm Environment Institute

About SEI:

We are an international non-profit research and policy organization that tackles environment and development challenges.

We connect science and decision-making to develop solutions for a sustainable future for all.

Our work spans climate, water, air and land-use issues, governance, the economy, gender and health. Stakeholder involvement is at the heart of our efforts to build capacity, strengthen institutions and equip partners for long-term change.

Our knowledge and findings are accessible to decision-makers and civil society: as our own open access material, in leading academic journals, and repackaged for effective decision support.

To promote debate and share knowledge we convene decision-makers, academics and practitioners and engage with policy processes, development action and business practice worldwide.

Background of the Project:

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Asia Center is currently conducting a study entitled “Environmental Change, COVID-19 and (im)mobility: a Comparative Study of Myanmar Migrant Workers in Samut Sakhon and Phuket, Thailand”. The project seeks to understand how disasters triggered by environmental hazards or the ongoing pandemic, as well as the disaster risk reduction (DRR) measures taken in this context, impact the mobility patterns of Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. More  information about the project can be found here: https://www.sei.org/projects-and tools/projects/environmental-change-covid-19-and-immobility/.  

Position Available:

Thai Research Assistant

The research team is seeking the support of a Thai-speaking research assistant for the tasks and related deliverables* listed in the table below. All tasks will be conducted online

Tasks  Deliverables  Due by  Effort
Map and review local disaster risk  reduction policies and COVID-19  measures (in Samut Sakhon and  Phuket provinces) Policy review in English (approx. 5 pages)

20 December 

3 days

Identify critical key informants in  national and local DRR sectors,  including government agencies  and civil society Stakeholder mapping, including organizations, names of potential key informants and contact  information

13 December 

2 days

Conduct online interviews with 5- 10 Thai-speaking key informants Recording of interviews conducted

31 December 

7 days

Translate interview data from  Thai to English English transcript of the  interviews conducted

*Tasks and deliverables can potentially be split between two people. 

Skills and experience:

  • Required fluency in Thai and English language (speaking and writing) 
  • Previous research experience, including policy review and conducting interviews – Previous experience researching migration and/or disaster risk reduction themes are preferred

Contract modalities: 

  • Starting date: as soon as possible 
  • End of contract: 31 December 2021, with possibility of short-term extension in 2022 – Remuneration: 25,000 THB
  • Location: online

Job Opportunity at E-Business Plus

About the Company

E-Business Plus Co.,Ltd. is Thailand firm that established since 2000 and would be subordinated of Business and
Technology Co.,Ltd that also established since 1986. We have a lot of experience Software engineer and accounting
that specialize in Software Development more than 30 years so we are the first group of software house in Thailand that develop Software package and until presently we still continue to develop and distribute Software package which high quality and high technology for our customer audience. The company offer the wide range of high quality product service and maintenance under brand “Business Plus “ which 4 main products line as following;

1. Business Plus ERP: Business Process Management Software which some of ERP modules includes purchasing ,
inventory control , accounting and finance2. Business Plus POS : Point of Sale is the retails transaction that customer make a purchasing and payment which
preparing invoice
3. Business Plus HRM : Human Resource Management System
4. Business Plus Van Sale Mobile : both Sale and Logistics oriented business process

We have also work with local and international partner in which Toshiba and IBM Business Partner to distribute
Hardware such as Point of Sale , Barcode machine and others. Moreover, also computer networking and training both internal and external and we have our certified dealer in many provinces over the country.

Position available:

E-Business Plus is looking for candidates who are interested in the following position availability:

1. Programmer /SA (5 Positions)

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Male or Female Age over 23 year old
  • Bachelor’s degree, major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, IT or related field
    0-1Year of working experience
  • Proficient and Experienced in ASP.Net / C# / JAVA/Python/React Native/Android Studio / Android or IOS
  • Pleasant personality and strong communication skill
  • Good problem solving and analytical skills
  • Good command English of reading and writing ability
  • Ability to work during weekend

Job responsibilities include the following:

  • Responsible for programing development based on Web, Android, IOS
    Program Testing
  • Prepares reference for users by writing operating instructions

2. HRM Support Specialist Officer (HRM Support) (5 Positions)

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Male /Female Age not over 30 years old.
  • Bachelor’s degree, major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS ,IT or related field
  • Pleasant personality Diligent and able to work under pressure ,Service mind and able to work both in and out of working hour, and able to work in upcountry
  • Good command English of reading and writing ability

Job responsibilities include the following:

  • Responsible for Software implementation and training for customer both in and outside office
  • Consulting , Program testing

3. Systems Engineer (3 Positions)

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Male Age over 23 year old
  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
  • Proven working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting UNIX /Linux based environments
  • Experience in the administration and performance tuning of application stacks (e.g.,Tomcat, JBoss, Apache,
    Ruby, NGINX)
  • Cloud experience, preferably in AWS
  • Experience with virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware, Virtual Box)
  • Networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)

Job responsibilities include the following:

  • Managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure
  • Installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools
  • Installing, configuring, testing and maintaining networks and network management tools
  • Installing, configuring, testing and maintaining internet and management tools
  • Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with
    developers to implement those fixes
  • Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
  • Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any
    tasks
  • Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
  • Provide 2nd and 3rd level support
  • Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Benefit:

1. Social Security
2.Performance Bonus / Adjust annual salary (Based on Company Business Profit)
3. Provident Fund
4. Annual Outing, Annual Party
5. Special prize based on duration of employment
6. Employee Benefits and annual health checkup
7. Commission and fuel allowance (for Sale Department)
8. Specialist Incentive
9. Professional Incentive
10. Diligence Incentive

Job Opportunity at World Food Programme (WFP)

About WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organisation saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

WFP’s Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand oversees operations in 17 countries plus the Pacific, reaching 30 million people with assistance valued at US $3 billion. The portfolio ranges from humanitarian aid in Tajikistan, to school meals in Cambodia and Laos, supporting government social protection schemes in India and Pakistan, climate change adaptation in Nepal and Sri Lanka, nutrition for mothers and children in Bangladesh and Timor Leste, to emergency preparedness in Indonesia and the Pacific.

Position Available:

IT Operations Assistant

Job Description:

  • Carry out system maintenance tasks, such as performing monitoring tasks, running system diagnostics, and system optimisation, to ensure they are running effectively and enable easy and efficient use.
  • Maintain technology, including standard repairs, configuration, and storage, in accordance with data security and access controls to ensure IT equipment required for WFP staff is available.
  • Prepare files and systems for inventory and archives, such as website content and directories, to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date.
  • Allocate tasks to other colleagues, ensuring that tasks are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines, to support the effective delivery of services.
  • Respond to a variety of queries about technology and systems in order to assist WFP staff to deliver their services.
  • With support of senior colleagues, provide standard training to end users of technology and systems to ensure staff use standard technology and systems effectively.
  • Perform routine deployments of server hardware and software, including testing and the identification of problems, to contribute to the effective functioning of technology.
  • Responsible for maintaining information records such as updating web pages and statistical databases to ensure the information is current and well organised.
  • Install, operate and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment, to ensure optimal services in compliance with standard operations procedures.
  • Support the development of standard material such as training documentation and web content on behalf of senior officers, to ensure staff have access to required information about IT services and products.
  • Suggest improvements to methods and processes in order to support the continuous improvement of IT services.
  • Follow set emergency response processes and procedures as required to provide support in enabling emergency food assistance needs to be met.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Requirement:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or related fields is an advantage.

Work Experience: Minimum five years of responsible work experience in IT Service Support, IT Systems Support, Software Development, Network management, Telecommunications Services and Provision or related areas of IT support and development.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills: 

  • Good task management skills with experience of engaging and supporting both technical and no-technical colleagues.
  • Computer systems, Networks, Software development, Databases and Data Analysis, Internet technologies, Software requirements definition, Agile, Human Centered Design, Customer Service Orientation, Problem solving, social media tools, Digital Transformation.
  • Very strong knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office365 Suite of tools and services.
  • ITIL, Project Management, Application Lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with IT related administration tasks dealing with budget and finance, vendors, and contracts.
  • Writing/editing skills for a variety technical grade documentation.
  • Operate effectively under pressure and changing priorities and to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team as required.
  • Willingness to travel and work in the field if required.

Languages:

Proficiency in both oral and written communication skills in English and Thai.

This vacancy announcement is limited to nationals of Thailand.

Job Opportunity at ESCAP

About ESCAP

The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy-oriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region.

Position Available

Head, Subregional Office for the Pacific based in Fiji

This position is located in the Subregional Office for the Pacific in Suva, which covers Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, as well as the American Samoa, the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Guam, New Caledonia, Niue and the Northern Mariana Islands. The incumbent of this post will report to the Executive Secretary of ESCAP or her/his designate.

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary or their designate, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions:

· Represents ESCAP in the Pacific subregion, including promoting the active participation of member governments and partners in the work of ESCAP.

· Assists and advises the Executive Secretary on emerging issues and concerns in the subregion, including those gathered from consultations/discussions with government officials and representatives of other key intergovernmental organizations, institutions and stakeholders, and provides advice toward developing ESCAP policies, programmes and courses of action, taking into consideration the socio-economic and political context of the subregion.

· Formulates the programme of work of the Subregional Office in line with subregional priorities and ensures its implementation in collaboration with ESCAP divisions, so that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and coordinated, both within the secretariat as well as with other organizations of the United Nations System. Ensures that all subregional activities are in line with the Commission’s overall strategy in the subregion and reinforces its core mandate.

· Leads, supervises and carries out the programme of work of Office; provides inputs on countries of the subregion to substantive divisions through coordination with concerned government officials, United Nations entities, country teams, subregional organizations and other stakeholders.

· Leads and supervises or supports for missions, intergovernmental meetings, seminars, workshops, publications, training, and other activities held in the subregion, including acting as advocate for ESCAP matters and activities. Manages the substantive preparation and organization of meetings or
seminars, etc.

· Provides inputs to reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies, including the Special Body on Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Pacific Island Developing States of the Commission, Economic and Social Council, General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate.

· Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides policy advice and technical assistance on economic and social development policies and programmes to governments in coordination with other entities in the subregion; promotes partnership and knowledge sharing among member countries, private sector, civil society and other relevant development partners to address key subregional priorities.

· Ensures that the outputs produced by the Office maintain high-quality standards, that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Office under his/her supervision meet required standards to ensure they comply with relevant mandates.

· Undertakes and oversees programmatic, administrative, and managerial tasks necessary for the smooth functioning of the subregional office, including preparation of programme and budget plan and reporting, particularly those presented in annual or biannual reports; effective use of resources for the timely delivery of mandated outputs; recruitment of candidates, taking into account gender and geographical balance; guidance and development of staff under supervision; and evaluation of staff performance .

· Performs other related duties as necessary.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Requirement

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, social sciences or related field is required. A doctorate degree is an advantage. A relevant first-level university degree in the above fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in economic and social analysis, policy formulation and implementation and/or programme management is required.

A minimum of five-year’s work experience outside of the home country in Asia and the Pacific and preferably in the subregion, is desirable.

Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining professional networks is desirable.

Experience with the United Nations System and of the United Nations programmes, policies, rules and regulations is desirable.

Experience in advocacy and establishing partnerships with key stakeholders, including civil society and the private sector, is desirable.

Languages:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Special Notice

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 April 2021, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

 

 

Job Opportunity at UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific

About UNHCR

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, established in December 1950, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees and other persons of concern. UNHCR has helped over 60 million people to restart their lives and works in 130 countries to care for the world’s millions of refugees, internally displaced and stateless persons.

Background

UNHCR Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) now has a number of Salesforce instances in which donor data is kept. Salesforce is currently being used for quarterly reporting and will soon be responsible for collecting income, therefore there is a greater need for better maintenance and support of the existing systems, as well as defining and implementing fundraising best practices throughout the network of users.

Data Management policies and procedures, Integration with third party suppliers and applications, reporting, gift management, leadership giving management, ease of use and general support of the system all require careful thought, design, development, testing, training, implementation, and documentation. In order to meet these challenges, a Senior Fundraising Database Assistant is required to join the Salesforce global team based in Bangkok.

Position Available

Senior CRM Database Assistant (Salesforce) Digital Engagement Section

Job description

Provide support to HQ and International Office Users:

  • The Fundraising Database Associate will act as the first line of support for Salesforce users globally, maintaining a support log ticketing system and resolutions database to provide solutions to users experiencing any difficulties with the system or requesting assistance and If necessary escalating issues up to the rest of the team and/or to Salesforce support.

Regular data maintenance tasks:

  • The assistant will be responsible for performing regular data administration tasks such as uploading campaign data using the data loader tool. The assistant will also monitor regular automated data feeds into Salesforce such as payments from Worldpay and other payment systems

Database administration tasks:

  • Performing general administration tasks such as creating new users, setting permission levels, groups etc

Salesforce Global Team admin and procurement focal point:

  • Track all user licenses to ensure the validity of current users and needs projections globally. Manage all procurement actions for business apps and other software to ensure the timeliness of procurement actions and budgeting.

Provide Training:

  • To provide formal and ad-hoc training for users

Documentation:

  • To document policies, procedures, and training materials on the system

Create reports and dashboards:

  • To create new and amend existing reports and dashboards for analysis and segmentation purposes

Work with the consultant and other vendors:

  • To liaise on a technical level with consultants and 3rd party vendors
  • Administrative tasks supporting the Salesforce Global Team
  • Travel may be required to UNHCR offices during project rollouts etc

Requirement

Education:

  • Completion of secondary education or additional equivalent technical or commercial school with certificate/training in a Business or IT-related subject

Working Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years (or 1 year for a bachelor’s degree holder) of previous relevant job experience in IT, database administration
  • Work experience with Salesforce is strongly preferred as is any experience with fundraising and not-for-profit operations

Key Competencies:

  • Written and spoken English
  • Knowledge and experience of CRM systems – preferably Salesforce
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to collaborate with others, with a flexible and positive attitude
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work independently and under pressure

Working Hour

  • It is a full-time role starting from 8.30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

Job Opportunity at The World Food Programme (WFP)

About WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organisation saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

WFP’s Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand oversees operations in 17 countries plus the Pacific, reaching 30 million people with assistance valued at US $3 billion. The portfolio ranges from humanitarian aid in Tajikistan, to school meals in Cambodia and Laos, supporting government social protection schemes in India and Pakistan, climate change adaptation in Nepal and Sri Lanka, nutrition for mothers and children in Bangladesh and Timor Leste, to emergency preparedness in Indonesia and the Pacific.

Position Available:

Information Management Officer – GLC Preparedness Project

Background:
The Logistics Cluster enables global, regional and local actors to meet humanitarian needs. Before crises, the cluster works with the stakeholders in high-risk countries and regions to strengthening national supply chain resiliency, enhancing coordination and promoting a common methodology towards logistics preparedness among the humanitarian community. In crises, where these capacities have been exceeded, leadership, coordination, information and operational services are provided. WFP, as the lead agency, hosts the Global Logistics Cluster (GLC) support team in its headquarters in Rome. It is comprised of a diverse, multi-skilled group of logisticians and is mandated by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) to complement and co-ordinate the logistics capabilities of co-operating humanitarian agencies during large-scale complex emergencies and natural disasters.

The GLC 2016-2021 strategy also includes a special focus on logistics preparedness and localisation; and is focused on strengthening the preparedness and response capacity of national actors.
The preparedness activities currently focus on 20 emergency-prone countries globally, of which 6 are in the Asia-Pacific Region.

The GLC support team facilitates the process of convening the cluster community, supports the development of the strategy, including a strong preparedness component, and its implementation in accordance with identified objectives and priorities. The support team is accountable to the Logistics Cluster stakeholders and reports on the progress made against the strategy twice a year during the Logistics Cluster Global Meetings. The GLC support team also provides training, guidance, support and logistics surge capacity to the active cluster operations, reinforcing the capacity on staff on the ground.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Within delegated authority, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Support the monitoring and reporting responsibilities for the GLC Preparedness Project in countries under Regional Bureau of Bangkok’s oversight, in order to maintain the highest degree of transparency and accountability to the stakeholders. Support Field Preparedness Officers rolling out the Project at country office level in close support with the Regional Preparedness Coordinator.

Field support (operations and preparedness)

  • Ensure Logistics Cluster Field Preparedness Officers are informed of information management tools and systems made available by the GLC.
  • Support the preparation of internal reporting documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring they are regularly revised/updated as required.
  • Support with global internal, external and donor reporting related to the Preparedness Project.
  • Ensure that accurate, consistent information concerning all Global Logistics Cluster preparedness countries in the Asia Pacific region is entered into current standardised templates and posted on the Logistics Cluster website where relevant.
  • Edit documents and provide constructive feedback to Field Preparedness Officers who produce Logistics Cluster products/reports.
  • Support the publication and the production of accurate, consistent information concerning the Preparedness project through focused communications materials, and on social media where relevant.
  • Build and maintain links with other GLC partners working towards common logistics preparedness goals as a means to building and maintaining technical and response capacity.
  • Support Field Preparedness Officers in reinforcing National Disaster Management Organisation’s (NDMO) capacities to maintain internal and external information sharing mechanisms and systems; assessment formats, central file store, archive, reporting systems updated and running.
  • Support the concept design of a Logistics Cluster Preparedness Framework.
  • Collaborate with relevant parties/stakeholders on in-country preparedness related mapping activities and analyses of mapped networks.
  • Train and coach national and field-based IM staff.
  • Support the onboarding process of Field Preparedness Officers and when required, deploy to the Country Office to support the Regional Preparedness Coordinator for the onboarding briefing.

Surge Capacity

  • Deploy as a Logistics Cluster Field IM Officer as required and be capable of fulfilling all duties specified.
  • Support the publication of accurate, consistent information concerning Logistics Cluster operations through focused communications materials, and in standardised and/or ad-hoc reports upon request from partners and WFP management.
  • Liaise with Logistics Cluster participants, other cluster members, and national counterparts to gather information for the production of IM products, ensuring that challenges and concerns relating to the logistics operation are represented.
  • Establish and maintain internal and external information sharing mechanisms and systems, assessment formats, central file store, operations archive, reporting systems.
  • Ensure all publications are in line with GLC standards and templates.

Global Logistics Cluster Activities

  • Work on projects prioritised in the GLC work-plan to facilitate and support the continued development of the Logistics Cluster.
  • Support the establishment and maintenance of internal and external information sharing mechanisms and systems; documentation formats, assessment formats, central file store, operations archive, reporting systems.
  • Support the development and drafting of appropriate guidelines and procedures to ensure consistent use of new IM tools.
  • Monitor that publications are in line with GLC standards and templates.
  • Support the preparation of briefing materials for donors and GLC partner organisations as requested; and reports to internal or external stakeholders concerning specific GLC activities and projects and/or particular Logistics Cluster operations.
  • Monitor that accurate, consistent information concerning all Global Logistics Cluster operations is made available via the Logistics Cluster platforms, through focused communications materials, and in standardised and/or ad-hoc reports upon request from partners and WFP management.
  • Recognise and assess the sensitivity of information obtained; respect the confidential nature of sources of information where relevant.
  • Contribute to the development of GLC IM Training modules and deliver trainings as required.

Requirement:

Education:     Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, International relations, communications, journalism or other related fields. A Master’s degree is preferable.
Experience:   Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in humanitarian or communications related fields with Bachelor’s degree.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Proficient in MS Office package, particularly in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability in data acquisition and knowledge of Access or other database tools is a great advantage. Experience with HTML is also a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability in acquiring, wrangling, structuring, manipulating and visualising unstructured and structured data with BI platforms like Power BI or Tableau is a distinct advantage.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • High attention to detail and proofreading ability.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team.
  • Ability to work independently while asking questions and seeking support in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Experience in using Social Media in a professional context.

Languages:

Fluency and accuracy in both oral and written communication in English and Thai. Proficiency in a second UN languages is a distinct advantage (minimum requirement B1 in a second UN language).

This vacancy announcement is limited to nationals of Thailand.