Program Assistant

Location: Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

The Mekong Institute (MI) is an inter-governmental organization serving the countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) namely Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Yunnan Province and Guang Xi Autonomous Region of China. MI holds the distinction of being the only GMS-based development learning institute, founded by the six GMS Governments, offering standard and on-demand human resource development programs with focus on regional cooperation and transnational development issues.
 
Duties:
Mekong Institute is seeking applications for the position of Program Assistant. S/he will be a member of the MI Program Units and will act as liaison between his/her assigned program unit and the MI support units to facilitate the logistical and administrative requirements of the program activities.

The ToR for the Program Assistant position is available on request.

Required:
- At least  a bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Thai national
- Good English skills.
- Ability to make quick and proper decisions
- Minimum 6 months relevant work experience
- Computer skills and knowledge of Excel and Word programs
- Proven knowledge of project administration and logistics
- Excellent interpersonal skills and working in a multicultural work environment
- Experience working with NGO or IO
- Willing to work long hours and to travel
- Willing to be relocated on a temporary basis

Short-listed candidates must be available for in-person interview at the MI at their own expense.

Candidates are requested to send a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae to:   

Mekong Institute
Attn: Recruitment
123 Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
or e-mail to: [email protected] or [email protected]
                                                
Application closes on 7 March 2011

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Mekong Institute
Location: 
Thailand
Application Deadline: 
Mon, 2011-03-07