Project Assistant

Overview

The Project Assistant will support the implementation of a project piloting an online employment facilitation platform for temporary shelters in Thailand. The role involves assisting with day-to-day project activities, stakeholder engagement, and administrative coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on project data.
• Monitor budget by verifying availability of funds and obtaining necessary approval.
• Support administrative coordination of project implementation.
• Provide administrative support for supply chain and finance activities.
• Draft status reports, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Respond to general information requests and maintain files/records.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Two years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, International Relations, Migration Studies, Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field; or four years of relevant professional experience with a High School Diploma.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Knowledge of labour migration, refugee assistance, livelihoods or community-based programmes is an advantage.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, International Relations, Migration Studies, Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or High School Diploma.

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