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Role overview
As a Project Coordinator ACTIVE you will be providing effective project planning and implementation of the Active Citizenship Through Inclusive Volunteering and Empowerment (ACTIVE) project in Thailand. You will be working with implementing partners, youth-led CSOs/groups, Royal Thai government, and volunteer networks. With these partners you will promote youth-led policy advocacy and the uptake of Global Standards for Volunteering for Development, in alignment with VSO’s Volunteering for Development framework.
Ideal Applicant Summary
For more information on this employee role and the requirements, see below and please check the job description (JOB0128487).
Skills, qualifications and experience
- A bachelor’s degree in social science, community development or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the NGO sector as a project officer, with experience in project management cycle, policy advocacy, youth engagement and empowerment.
- Knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation. Ability to analyse, evaluate and summarize key findings from the activities as delivered.
- Experience building capacity of local community youth members, organizations.
- Ability and desire to facilitate positive change, seek and share knowledge, and build sustainable working relationships.
- Willingness to travel, nationally and internationally, and to spend time away from home in a remote and rural areas as the project and role required.
- Demonstrated experience with MS Office with advanced skills using Microsoft Excel.
- Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills as well as ability to multi-task are essential. Ability to work independently.
- Excellent people skills.
Location
This is a fulltime role, working from the office in Chidlom area, Bangkok. Working from home setting can be discussed in advance with direct line manager on occasions. Travel is part of the role.
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
- Ability to be open-minded and respectful
- Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
- Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities, inclusion, gender, diversity and safeguarding clause, and values a diverse workforce.
Online application
If you're ready to apply, please complete the online application form: Make an Application
PLEASE NOTE: This is a national hire post under national terms and conditions. Please note that rIght to work in Thailand is required. We will not be able to obtain visa and work permit to non-Thai nationals.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.
How to apply
Step 1
Complete the registration form below. When you have completed the form, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to our VSO Values self-assessment. This is a module designed to give you an insight into VSO’s ethos and provide you with an understanding of how your values align with ours, helping you to decide if you would like to join our organisation. The self-assessment module typically takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Step 2
After completing the VSO Values self-assessment, you can opt out or proceed with the application process. You will need to upload your CV in Word or PDF format detailing your employment and educational history, and any volunteering experience. Please note that you will need to complete the full application form in one go as you cannot save it to fill at a later time.
Step 3
When you have submitted your application, you will receive an email inviting you to complete two assessments which focus on how you process information and what your work approach is.
You will be shown instructions and example questions prior to the assessments to help you increase your familiarity with them. You will also have access to a short profile report on completion of the assessment. Your application will be reviewed by our Resourcing Team when you have completed these assessments.
Should you require any adjustments to be made to the application process due to a disability or any other circumstances, please email us at Recruitment@vsoint.org to discuss your requirements.
Step 1. Complete the registration form below
Data Protection
VSO will use the data you provide to assess your suitability for this role. The data will be stored in line with our policies on the protection and security of data, which you can find on our website here https://www.vsointernational.org/about-us/legal/data-protection-and-privacy . These conform to UK data protection law.
Please note, VSO may transfer relevant data to any country where you may be placed, including countries where data protection laws may not apply or may be less stringent than in the European Economic Area. For volunteer applications, we will need to pass your information to your host organisation, but will ensure that VSO continues to handle the information you have provided in accordance with our policies on data protection and security.
VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy (PDF).
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