Senior Program Officer (Human Security)
A full-time position has become vacant in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for a suitably qualified Senior Program Officer (Human Security) on a contractual basis. Under the supervision of the Senior Regional Program Manager, the Senior Program Officer managers a number of aid investments within the Human Security Portfolio including human trafficking, the exploitation of migrant workers and labour migration.
Selection Criteria
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Applicants must provide a written Statement of Claims of no more than two pages to show their suitability under each of the following Selection Criteria. The Statement of Claims forms the most important part of the application, as this information, together with a CV of no more than two pages, will be used to shortlist applicants for further consideration for the vacancy. There is no need for a covering letter.
In addressing each criteria please ensure that you provide example(s) based on previous experience where available, to demonstrate your capability.
1. At least 5 years work experience designing and/or managing development assistance programs in the field of human security, including day-to-day project management of complex tasks, monitoring a project’s progress against objectives and building strong partnerships with stakeholders;
2. Demonstrated understanding of human security issues in the areas of anti-human trafficking and labour migration in one or more countries in South East Asia;
3. Sound judgment and analytical capacity, including a proven ability to provide programmatic advice from an operational perspective to strategic policy to assist program stakeholders;
4. Strong initiative and a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver timely results; and
5. High level communication skills with the ability to write clearly and convey technical information to a variety of audiences in a cross-cultural context.
Employment will be subject to a satisfactory medical and police/security checks. The actual start date will be confirmed after advice has been received in regards to the outcome of the police checks which will be carried out in Thailand, Australia, any country where the successful candidate is a citizen, and any country where the successful candidate has resided for 6 months or more in the past 5 years. Please note that costs for police check in any country other than Thailand will be met by the successful candidate.
Contract Conditions:
Position: Senior Program Officer (Human Security)
Work Level Standard: LE5
Salary: 83,928 Baht per month
Department: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Date of Commencement: As soon as possible
Employment Period: Two years and six months, with the possibility of renewal
Probationary Period: Three months
Place of Work: Australian Embassy Bangkok
For expatriate prospective employees, please note that all costs associated with the employee’s relocation to and stay in Thailand, including visa fees, are the employee’s responsibility. The Embassy can provide limited assistance to the employee requesting a Thai visa and permit to stay. It is the employees’ responsibility to obtain the relevant documents and ensure that they are in compliance with immigration regulations that relate to their employment with the Embassy in Thailand. The Embassy is unable to assist with Thai Visa matters in relation to the spouse or partner or family members of an employee. Prospective applicants are advised to check their eligibility for a visa - and investigate living conditions and costs.
For any application to be ELIGIBLE and therefore considered, it must include the following:
• A maximum of two pages current CV(Resume) outlining previous relevant work experience;
• A Statement of Claim addressing each selection criterion in no more than two pages;
• The names and contact details of two referees.
In considering this position, Australian applicants should make themselves aware of the Australian taxation arrangements for Australian citizens working overseas.
Please address your application to “Chair, Selection Committee: DFAT Senior Program Officer (Human Security)” and forward your application to [email protected] by 4.30 pm., Friday, 5 September 2014.
For more information on how to write a statement of claim and for enquiries regarding the position, please visit www.thailand.embassy.gov.au under ‘About Us’ then ‘Job Vacancies’ and ‘Guidelines for addressing Selection Criteria’.
Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to [email protected]
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.