Country: Thailand
Closing date: 21 Dec 2015
The Organisation
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800m.
Join our operation in Thailand during a time of change and growth
Plan International has operated in Thailand since 1981. There are four main country programs in the current Country Strategic Plan, namely Child Protection, Education for Economic Security, HIV / AIDs Risk Reduction and Protection, and Local Capacity Development for Sustainability.
Plan International currently covers 14 provinces with approximately 15,000 sponsored children and their families in two provinces: Chiangmai and Chiangrai.
Since 2007 Plan Thailand has mobilized approximately 19m Euro of funding for its programs from sponsorship and grants.
The Role
As Country Director you will be responsible for the Leadership, management and development of Plan Thailand team currently comprising of approximately 50 staff. 6 staff report directly to the CD.
You will also have responsibility of the Country Office Budget. Currently the annual budget is approximately 3.5 m Euro of which 52% is from grants and 48% from Sponsorship. Managing a grants portfolio including relationships with key donors, including corporates forms a crucial part of the role.
You will be expected to oversee the consolidation and focus of Plan’s program in poorer provinces with marginalised and excluded communities.
As a member of the Regional Leadership Team, the Country Director of Thailand is expected to contribute to the overall learning and strategic direction within the Asia region. This includes sharing experience of program development and learning and working in a disaster-prone environment.
Do you have what it takes?
In this demanding and varied role the successful applicant will require demonstrable knowledge on the key debates in development and emergency response methods and effectiveness, particularly about rights-based programming for child rights. You will also require In-depth knowledge of security risk management and associated principles.
Natural disasters are recurrent every year in Thailand and appear to be growing in number and the severity of their impact; emergency preparedness and response is a key priority; The CD will need to ensure Plan Thailand is ready to respond to emergency conditions in a timely and effective manner whilst balancing this against the long-term development programming.
Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management is essential.
Proven experience in the development and management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management is also required
Type of Role: 5 year fixed term contract
Location: Based in the Country Office, located in Bangkok, with extensive local and some international travel
Reports to: Regional Director – Asia Region
Salary: Circa $75,000 USD per annum plus benefits
Closing Date: Monday 21st December 2015
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
How to apply:
Please apply using the following link to our website: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=PlanInt&navBarLev...