NGO JOBS

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Acting Regional Director, the Country Manager will be responsible for the overall management and development of the Right To Play Thailand program. The ultimate goal of the position is to increase the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and the long term impact of the Right To Play program in Thailand. This includes leadership, strategy and direction, representation, management of the country office and program teams in the assigned project sites, and some fundraising. This will also involve direct supervision of the country program/training team and the finance, logistics and administrative personnel. The Country Manager will be based in Bangkok with frequent travel to project sites within Thailand and potentially Burma/Myanmar.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Responsibilities of the Country Manager are outlined below:

Reporting• Reports directly to the Acting Asia Regional Director, presently based in Toronto;• Direct reports: Country Office staff and Program Managers (national and international);• Works with: Other Country Managers, the Regional Office and Right To Play International Headquarters in Toronto.

Job Responsibility #1: Strategic Direction and Program Oversight (approximate time: 35%)• Management of in-field programs in consultation with the Regional Director or their designate;• Manage, monitor and ensure accountability and adherence to the Logical Frameworks/Project Plans/Action Plans;• Ensure comprehensive project monitoring and evaluation in all existing and new projects/programs;• Ensure timely completion and submission all narrative, quantitative, and financial reports;• Provide regular updates of lessons learned and best practices to the Regional Director or their designate;• Lead information exchange, resource sharing between projects/programs (as appropriate);• Working in close collaboration with Headquarters and the Asia Regional Office, coordinate the development of locally appropriate technical resources and programming tools based on international resources;• Complete and submit reports as needed for the Thai government and partners;• Initiate recommendation-based approach to project decision-making and present recommendations to the Regional Director;• Maintain a Country Strategy with Right To Play Thailand desired impacts/outcomes, in coordination with Right To Play International;• Oversee the creation of, and adherence to, country operational plans and budgets;• Identify areas for expansion and assist with assessment visits as necessary.

Job Responsibility #2: Donor Stewardship, Communication & Representation (approx. time: 25%)• Serve as the main local contact for all external stakeholders;• Assess and engage potential partners and partnerships;• Ensure strong working relationships and collaborations with current and new partner organizations through regular correspondence, engagement, reporting and meetings;• Development of MoUs with local implementing partners and oversee implementation accordingly;• Promote knowledge of Right To Play's programs, mandate and values through appropriate representation of Right To Play amongst all stakeholders, potential partners and general public;• Represent Right To Play to donors / potential donors to secure and sustain funding, including government/institutional donors, corporate sector and foundations;• Develop concept papers and proposals as necessary for expansion of new programs and the continuation of existing program, through coordinated efforts with Right To Play International in Toronto and with relevant National Offices.

Job Responsibility #3: Country Operations (approximate time: 15%)• Strengthen Thailand Country Office systems, processes and structures ensuring high quality operations and program implementation;• Provide oversight needed for effective functioning of sub-offices and field-offices in Thailand;• Ensure all legal operational requirements of Right To Play Thailand Foundation are met;• Ensure security and contingency guidelines/practices are up to date, implemented and adhered;• Ensure the security of the Thailand Country Team by regularly monitoring the security situation and reporting critical updates to staff, field teams, the Regional Director and Headquarters in Toronto.

Job Responsibility #4: Financial Oversight and Management (approximate time: 15%) • Work closely with the Thailand Finance and Administration Officers and the Regional Financial Officer to ensure compliance with Right To Play financial policies and procedures and donor requirements;• Ensure implementation of and full compliance with Right To Play Financial, Administrative and Procurement policies;• Oversight of program spending against approved budgets and analysis of budget to actuals.

Job Responsibility #5: Human Resources (approximate time: 10%)• Ensure all Thailand staff contracts are maintained and revised regularly and meet Right To Play International and Right To Play Thailand Foundation employment and labor law standards;• Conduct performance reviews and appraisals of all direct reports;• Approve vacation, travel and absence requests of all direct reports;• Ensure performance reviews/appraisals, and vacation/travel/absence requests are conducted and approved for all Right To Play Thailand staff;• Create/maintain systems to reasonably safeguard the overall health, welfare and security of staff;• Ensure all staff positions are filled;• Oversee recruitment of staff, ensuring practices respect Right To Play Policies and Thai labour law;• Ensure orientation (and exit interviews) is provided for all staff, including a clear understanding of the Child Protection Policy and relevant processes;• Ensure effective Country Staff Capacity Building processes are in place.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / CERTIFICATION

Required (must have):
• Undergraduate / Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required.

Desired (asset):
• Advanced University Degree in International Development or similar preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Required (must have):
• 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience in humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation, or development programs, including operational (financial and administrative) and field experience in project development.

Desired (asset):• Experience working in Child Protection;• Experience working in the Education Sector;• Experience in writing project proposals and reports, and managing and monitoring a program budget; knowledge of project cycle management;• Previous work experience in Thailand as well as experience in projects focusing on the inclusive programming.

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Required (must have):• Willingness to travel domestically, regionally and internationally;• Knowledge of Thailand and/or the Refugee situation in Thailand;• Excellent operational, organizational and communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues, staff, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds;• Ability to provide professional leadership and guidance to staff;• Ability to lead, guide, coordinate, and facilitate strategic planning processes and establish short and long-term goals within program areas.

KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required (must have):• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, as well as the Internet• Fluency in English is mandatory

Desired (asset):• Knowledge in Microsoft Access is an asset.• Thai, Burmese and/or Karen languages are assets.

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits packageEmployment Start Date: Immediate
Contract Duration: Two years, renewable