program officer

Education Development Center, Inc. Health and Human Development Programs in Asia (EDC HHD Asia) seeks a Project Officer. Under the supervision of Project Manager (PM), the Project Officer will support the project team and directors in the implementation of work in micro-enterprise development, business and technology training, business development, and corporate social responsibility. The Project Officer will be based in the Bangkok office and will be required to travel within the Asia region, as needed.  As a member of project team, the Project Officer will work closely on a set of core projects and also provide support to the project team on other EDC projects.

Interested applicants are invited to apply by 9 March 2012, referring to this advertisement. All candidates are kindly requested to specify their availability date in their cover letter. The Project Assistant is a local hire position. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

General Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned projects including monitoring project implementation by local partners to ensure their adherence to contract and SOW/TOR, conducting monitoring and evaluation missions and participating in project activities as appropriate, building capacity to local partners on project management, and other specific areas as needed and appropriate;
• Support PM in the design/re-design of project activities as appropriate, implement and accomplish project activities in a timely and accurate manner, conduct grant management functions with related local partners, and prepare project reports according to donor requirements;
• Assist PM on providing supervision to Project Intern(s) and/or Project Assistant(s)  based in Bangkok Office;
• Regularly communicate with project team members, local partners and donors;
• Provide technical assistance to project team members and partner agencies in strategy, sustainable programming and successful business development;
• Participate in developing and pursuing project’s expansion and sustainability plan;
• Participate in all internal meetings  related to administrative and operational aspects of the EDC HHD Asia as required;
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

•  

  -          University degree, preferably in social sciences, international relations or development studies;

  -          3 years work experience, preferably in an NGO, international organization or MNC;

  -          Demonstrates understanding of International Development, technology and entrepreneurship for micro-enterprises, that are specific to Asia;

  -          Excellent level of computer literacy, preferably including database applications and knowledge of website management;

  -          Excellent communication and report writing skills, experience in proposal writing is an advantage;

  -          Strong interpersonal communications, negotiation, presentations skills and experience working in a multi-cultural environment;

  -          Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

  -          Ability to work on multi-tasks and to meet deadlines;

  -          Fluent in English, speaking Thai is an advantage. 

   

   

  About EDC:

  Founded in 1958, EDC is an international non-governmental organization that works to build bridges between educational research, policy and practice. EDC’s headquarters are located in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, with additional offices in New York City, Washington, DC, Cairo, Nairobi, as well as Bangkok. EDC has over 350 projects in 35 countries with approximately 1600 employees worldwide. EDC’s Health and Human Development Division Regional Office in Asia has been in operation for eight years.

  Application and contact details:

   

  Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to before 9 March 2012. Please insert “Program Officer” in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
  
  EDC offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace. EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. EDC is a smoke-free environment. People of all sexual orientations and gender identity, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  
  Education Development Center, Inc.
  209/1 K building Tower B, 11th Floor, Unit 2
  Sukhumvit 21 Road (Asoke), Klongtoey-Nua,
  Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
  Phone: +662 664 2533
  Fax: +662 664 2539
  E-mail:

  Website: www.edcasia.hhd.org