Senior Program Manager
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is inviting applications for a Senior Program Manager – Development, which is a full-time position classified at Level 6 (LE6). The position is based at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok but reports to Assistant Director, Southeast Asia Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change Section in Canberra. The position will support management of Australia’s Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) initiatives. The closing date for applications is Monday, 20 January 2025, 4.30pm (Bangkok time). A merit list will be drawn upon to fill future vacancies.
Click here for Position Description (PD) which also sets out specific skills and other qualifications is attached.
How to Apply
Please complete your application through the Department’s application management system, eRecruit. Please visit www.thailand.embassy.gov.au under ‘Job Opportunity’.
Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Human Resources Unit at [email protected]
Selection Criteria
- Proven experience in international development program management, monitoring and evaluation, including for programs of a complex or flexible nature.
- Proven experience using strong analytical skills and sound knowledge of key issues in development programming to shape high-level advice and strategic planning.
- Highly developed communication and representation skills in written and spoken English.
- Experience working collaboratively in a cross-cultural team environment to deliver against team objectives under tight deadlines.
- Experience in donor program quality reporting including report writing and analysis and collection of evidence.
- Experience in managing infrastructure development programs would be an advantage but is not essential.
Contract Conditions:
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Position: |
Senior Program Manager |
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Position Number: |
BK08065 |
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Work Level Classification: |
LE 6 |
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Commencement Salary: |
THB 94,919 per month* *Note: Thailand LES Salary Table – July 2024 |
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Department: |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) |
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Date of Commencement: |
As soon as possible |
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Employment Period: |
Two years and six months |
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Probationary Period: |
Three months |
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Place of Work: |
Australian Embassy, Bangkok |
Employment will be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment probity checks (including police checks) and a medical examination. The actual start date will be confirmed following the outcome of your probity checks and police checks, which will be carried out in Thailand, Australia, any countries where the successful candidate is a citizen, and any countries where the successful candidate has resided for 6 months or more in the past 5 years. Please note that costs for a police check in any countries other than Thailand must be met by the successful candidate.
For prospective expatriate employees, please note that all costs associated with the employee’s relocation to and stay in Thailand is the employee’s responsibility. This includes visa fees and costs to travel to Thailand. The employee will also be responsible for organising their own residential accommodation during their period of stay.
The Embassy can provide limited assistance to the employee and immediate family members (spouse and children) when requesting for Thai visa(s) and permit to stay.
It is the employees’ responsibility to obtain the relevant documents and ensure that they comply with immigration regulations that relate to their employment with the Embassy in Thailand. Prospective applicants are advised to investigate living conditions and costs. In considering this position, Australian applicants should make themselves aware of the Australian taxation arrangements for Australian citizens working overseas.
Please note that only ELIGIBLE applications will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and provided with feedback on the selection process, on request.