Coordinator, Proposal Development and Grant Writing

BACKGROUND

IUCN’s Asia programme covers 25 countries and consists of 11 country offices coordinated from its regional office in Bangkok, Thailand. Its regional team of over 200 professional and support staff members work closely with its members and partners in undertaking projects that:

1. Address species loss and ecosystem degradation,
2. Help improve biodiversity conservation and natural resources management,
3. Promote nature-based solutions to reduce climate and environmental risks, and
4. Mobilize private sector engagement and nature finance.

Open to all nationalities. Final appointment will be governed by the Local Conditions of Service and where applicable, the Global Expat Policy.

Grant-writing

• Provides guidance, review and support to staff in proposal drafting, revision and finalization
• Leads grant-writing for assigned proposals in collaboration with programme/project teams and partners across country, regional and HQ offices.
• Designs initiatives to enhance in-house capacity for grant-writing and proposal development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in a discipline relevant to IUCN’s thematic areas of work. A Bachelor’s degree with an additional year of relevant experience and professional trainings and/or certifications may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement.
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience in resource mobilization, proposal development and grant-writing for science-oriented development initiatives.
• Prior involvement in resource mobilization initiatives with international development/ environment/climate financing such as GEF and GCF, and with private business sector and philanthropic organizations (essential/a distinct advantage).
• Relevant experience with international organizations such as development agencies and NGOs, research institutes and universities, grant-making and other funding organizations preferable.
• Proven ability to identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities
• Track record of successful grant-proposals and other modes of securing funding support.
• Established professional and personal network of contacts with development funders and partners, both internationally and within the Asia region.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Capable of delivering quality outputs and results under tight deadlines.
• Exhibits teamwork, multi-cultural awareness, client orientation, adaptability, openness to continuous learning.
• Proficient in various computer software for managing information systems, databases and communications.

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.

Position:  2 – 3 Software Developer (Javascript)

Job Description
We are looking for individuals in full-time position who are good communicators with experience in OOP (Object Oriented Programming) Framework. In this role you will be using JavaScript and jQuery to develop applications for web and mobile devices.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your technical skills and knowledge
• Be on a career path with growth and advancement
• Work in a dynamic environment

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop code per detailed specifications using specified programming languages, tools, and techniques under the direction of the project manager or team leader.
• Work with team to define detailed specifications and to deliver the results per customer requirements.
• Perform quality application development including requirements analysis, solution design, coding, and testing.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• At least 1 year practical experience in JavaScript and jQuery
• Practical experience in CSS3, WebGL, SVG, NodeJS, and MongoDB are nice to have
• Degree in Engineering is also preferred
• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to learn and evaluate new tools and concepts
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Understanding of how to write clean code that manages complexity
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good at solving problems and thinking creatively

Previous Applicants need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About RIMES
The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) is an international and intergovernmental institution that is owned and managed by its 48 Member and Collaborating States for building capacities in the generation and application of user-relevant multi-hazard early warning information. RIMES was established on 30 April 2009 through the signing by collaborating countries of the RIMES regional cooperation agreement. RIMES was registered with the United Nations under Article 102 of the UN Charter on 1 July 2009. RIMES operates from its regional early warning center, located at the campus of the Asian Institute of Technology in Pathumthani, Thailand.

RIMES’ purpose is to provide early warning services according to differing needs and demands of its Member States, for enhanced preparedness and response to and mitigation of natural hazards.

Its specific objectives are:

a. Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of core regional observing and monitoring networks to ensure data availability for early warning;
b. Provide earthquake and tsunami services within the framework of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (IOC-UNESCO);
c. Support National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) for providing localized hydro-meteorological risk information within the framework of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO); and
d. Enhance warning response capacities at all levels (national to community) within each national early warning framework.

RIMES provides a portfolio of options for Member States to avail from or contribute to any of these objectives.

Background
Socio-economic impacts of climate-related hazards in South Asian countries continue to threaten the countries’ economic growth, particularly in key sectors such as agriculture, water, and infrastructure. During the 16 th Summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in 2010, these countries collectively resolved to strengthen climate resilience. The Climate Adaptation and Resilience for South Asia (CARE) Project aims to contribute in translating this policy into actions through enhanced regional cooperation and knowledge on climate resilience and adaptation, and development of standards and guidelines to facilitate climate-resilient planning and investments.

The Project’s Development Objective is to create an enabling environment for climate-resilient policies and investments across South Asia, with the following indicators:

• Increased access to regional climate data and analytics for climate-informed decision-making;
• National-level decision-making and planning that are better climate risk-informed;
• Regional climate resilience guidelines incorporated into national standards;
• Sectoral investments supported to include climate risks and resilient design; and
• Institutional capacities strengthened to undertake climate-informed policies and planning.

The project has three components, for implementation over 5 years:

1. Promoting evidence-based climate-smart decision-making, to enhance access to data required for risk-informed planning and investments;
2. Enabling climate-resilient policies and standards for development, to enhance transformation of
   policies and capacities for climate resilience and adaptation across South Asia; and
3. Project management and implementation support.

Component 1 shall be implemented by RIMES. This component involves the creation of a regional resilience data and analytics service (RDAS) platform and decision-support systems (DSSs) for selected sectors of agriculture, water, road transport, planning and finance in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. Component 1 also includes capacity development of users of these systems and their products. The RDAS is a cloud-based open-access platform for acquiring, storing, managing, processing, analyzing, visualizing, and reporting data, for use in screening climate risks to inform investments. The DSSs are
sector-specific systems, linked to the RDAS, and used to assist users in sectoral planning and decision-making.

Component 3 is jointly implemented by RIMES and ADPC. Under this Component, RIMES is establishing a Project Implementation Unit, which includes a Finance Management Specialist.

Objective
The Finance Management Specialist will report directly to the HRAF Manager and to the CARE Project Director basically to comply with the the CARE Project reporting requirement. S/he is responsible for project budget preparation, execution, monitoring, analysis, and control, and financial reporting.

Scope of Work
The Finance Management Specialist shall be responsible for the following:

Finance Management

• Develop CARE project’s accounting system and manual, in collaboration with the Project Accountant.
• Select and maintain the most appropriate accounting software for CARE project.
• Set up and train project staff on CARE project’s financial management procedures.
• Ensure that the project’s financial management system, including project records and accounts, are maintained in accordance with relevant World Bank guidelines and regulations, as well as with generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

Budgeting and Planning

• Prepare annual budget and cash plan based on the annual work plan.
• Ensure that expenditures are within the project budget.
• Analyze operational activities, including historical, current, and projected revenue and expense, cash flow, variances, and costs.
• Review financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Analyze financial performance against targets, identify deviations, and inform the Project Director for necessary action.
• Perform budget reconciliations and amendments.

Fund Management

• Prepare annual and quarterly disbursement forecasts as well as cash forecasts, and ensure cash flow.
• Prepare and process Statement of Expenditure (SOE) withdrawal application in accordance with World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines.
• Track funds and coordinate with World Bank to ensure timely credit of funds into RIMES’ CARE Project account.

Expenditure/Payment Processing

• Ensure compliance with RIMES’ financial framework and CARE Project specific requirements (e.g. Operations Manual, SOPs and the World Bank’s fiduciary guidelines etc.), rules and procedures while processing payments.
• Maintain internal control procedures for collecting, checking, and preparing documentation required for verifying invoices/ payment requests
• Apply pre-audit checks on all payments before payment from the assignment accounts including budget availability, the sanction of competent authority and compliance with applicable financial rules & regulations.
• Manage financial aspects of the contracts under implementation, including payment terms, purchase orders and variation orders.

Financial Reporting and Audit

• Prepare quarterly financial summaries, annual financial statements and any periodic financial report required for the CARE Project.
• Ensure that financial records are archived regularly.
• Arrange for timely initiation and completion of independent annual audits of the project.
• Cooperate with World Bank finance management supervision missions, and follow up on recommendations.

Qualifications
Academic

• An internationally recognized professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CA/CPA) OR an advanced degree (16 years of education) – Master’s or equivalent -in a discipline related to Finance.

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in financial management, audit, or accounts.
• Experience with a development organization or a donor funded project would be preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience with one of the international accounting firms before or after acquiring stipulated qualification.
• Experience with automated general ledger systems.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial managers.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial records for accuracy and conformity to procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English language

Personal qualities

• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
• Persistent when faced with challenges.
• Takes ownership of all responsibilities of the position

Contract Duration
The contract duration will be for 1 years subject to a 6-month probationary period, and annual performance review.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified candidates particularly females are encouraged to apply.

Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PLC is the solution provider of electronics manufacturing service (EMS) and outsource semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT). Stars Microelectronic operate under “True Vertical Integration” model to offer an unmatched manufacturing capabilities. With free – zone privileges, world – class facilities, experienced professional and strategic infrastructure, all products are assured to exceed customer expectations at competitive cost.

The company is now hiring for the following job positions:

1. Finance Director

Responsibilities:

• • Analyze, plan and control financial structures and ratios of the company and competitors.
  • Deal with financial institutions for acquiring loans and credit lines and maintain good business relationship.
  • Study market place, industry trends and competitor’s behavior for business opportunities.
  • In charge of appraising and validating project feasibility study for potential investments.
  • Maintain enterprise risk management processes and frameworks and perform risk assessment quarterly to support to committees.
  • Manage cash flow forecasts and statements of sources and uses of funds.
  • Execute and manage fx exposures and hedging instruments.
  • Communicate and support information of the company to investors (IR)
  • Review and improve work processes in finance department

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance (M.B.A) or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years in financial functions: business planning and controlling, financial forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, business projection, feasibility study, or other related field.
  • Excellent understanding of financial instruments such as LC, TR, packing, forwards, options, bonds, stocks, warrants and their valuation. Knowledge in M&A is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Able to work under pressure and tight schedule.
  • Experience in dealing with financial institutions is a plus.
  • Good command of English, computer literacy and global mindset.
  • Proficient in advanced excel and VBA will be advantageous.

2. IT Management (Director / Assistant Director Level)

Responsibilities:

• • Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services in large scale of ERP such as SAP, Infor Syteline, etc.
  • Implement IT infrastructure both on cloud base and on premises, including ability to promote database to cloud.
  • Manage monitoring performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure.
  • Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes
  • Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT need.
  • Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software.
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT and investigate cause and able to solve and prevent.
  • Lead team of 10+ members which are infrastructure and application.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-5 years of experience working in IT operations and 2-5 years as a management of IT.
  • Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies.
  • Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems.
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.
  • Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices.

In addition, Star Microelectronics would like to invite everyone to come and join for the
STARS Open House on February 19, 2021 (9 A.M. – 4 P.M.)

For registration, you can visit the link below:

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