About the Role
The Project Support Officer will work collaboratively with country staff and the Operations Team to assist in project delivery, supporting planning, design, implementation, monitoring and reporting. The position will provide assistance to national government and non-government stakeholders and perform logistics and administration duties in support of project delivery.
About the program
ASEAN–Australia Counter Trafficking (ASEAN-ACT) continues Australia’s long-running collaboration with ASEAN and its Member States to end human trafficking in the region. The program is a 10-year investment (2018 to 2028) principally working to strengthen the justice sector response to trafficking in persons, while advancing the rights of victims. The program has established partnerships with government agencies, civil society, and business. We engage with all 10 ASEAN Member States in some capacity and have national-level programming in Cambodia, Lao PDR, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. We are establishing programming in Indonesia, and it is currently on hold in Myanmar.
ASEAN-ACT supports ASEAN Member States to integrate gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) and protect the rights of victims of trafficking. The program has developed GEDSI and victim rights strategies to provide a conceptual framework and practical implementation approach to analyse and respond to GEDSI and victim rights challenges in countering trafficking. As a core component of the program, specific projects and activities to advance GEDSI and victim rights have been designed and are being implemented in collaboration with ASEAN-ACT's partners and stakeholders.
Specific Duties
The Project Support Officer will be responsible for:

Activity Coordination:

• Support project teams in the development and delivery of project activities involving Thailand, ensuring they are implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Provide support for preparation of materials for workshops, meetings and events, taking meeting minutes as required, translating or reviewing of translated materials, and drafting of correspondence.
• Lead in organising logistics for program-related events, activities, and program-related finances.

Program Monitoring and Reporting:

• Support monitoring and reporting of project/activity progress against relevant outputs and outcomes in accordance with the program’s monitoring, evaluation and learning procedures.
• Support in working with the communications team on communication tasks, assisting in the implementation of communication activities at the country level.
• Support in keeping track of TIP emerging trends and changes in CTIP laws, policies and practice, and communicate development with the team.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support Thailand country team in working with consultants to deliver technical inputs and supporting liaison with stakeholders and required.
• Maintain working relationships with Thailand’s program stakeholders based on mutual accountability and respect.
• Support general secretariat support for meetings led by or co-hosted by ASEAN-ACT Thailand and program partners.

People and Culture

• Champion victim rights and GEDSI across all project activities and promote culturally sensitive and respectful communications.
• Foster a culture that promotes learning, sharing of ideas, professional development and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrate and champion compliance with DT Global’s policies and procedures.

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Selection Criteria
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, project management social sciences, social work, international studies, international development, human rights laws, laws, political science) with at least of two years of relevant working experience in international or cross-cultural environment.

Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent coordination, organisational, and problem-solving skills including the ability to plan and meet deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience in cross-cultural and international settings, adept at building working relationships with government and non-government stakeholders.
• Competent information technology skills, including use of available tools to support project activities and its implementation.
• Proficiency in written and oral English and Thai language;
• An understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning; and mainstreaming of gender equality, disability and social inclusion in program activities, is desirable;
• An understanding of human rights and rights-based approaches in development, particularly as these relate to human trafficking is desirable;
• Familiarity with local context in relation to justice system preferred.

How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact details of three professional referees (note we will inform you prior to contacting referees provided)
• Current or expected salary

ASEAN-ACT is committed to achieving workplace diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individual from minority groups, indigenous groups, people with a disability, women and ASEAN nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the expected volume of applications, only candidates under positive consideration will be notified.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 23rd December 2024, 11:59 pm Bangkok time

About DT Global
DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.
For more information, please see www.dt-global.com
DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.