14. Competencies:
Experience working using participatory approaches, is an advantage;
Excellent communication skills and ability to draft clearly and succinctly in English;
Detail-oriented and excellent at multi-tasking;
High degree of independence, creativity and ability to motivate;
Good command of MS Office;
Ability to work on multiple tasks and against tight deadlines;
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities;
Excellent communication and problem management skills;
A proactive, participatory and result oriented approach to their work;
Commitment to Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning.
15. Living Conditions:
Bangkok allowed basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. All staple foods can be found in the markets, eg: rice, meat, vegetables, fruit, cooking oil, salt, etc. Many imported goods are available in Bangkok and other places throughout Thailand. Bangkok has many good restaurants with good health standards and most guesthouses provide food. In Thailand the most used means of transportation are taxi or local bus (and, in Bangkok, the elevated train service). Mobile phone is the most dependable tool to be in-touch with colleagues and friends. Internet service is readily available and affordable at most apartment complexes. ATMs are everywhere in Thailand and Western cards can usually be used to withdraw Thai Baht.
16. Conditions of Service
A 12 month contract; monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) intended to cover basic needs, accommodation and utilities. In addition, the UN Volunteer will receive a settling in grant (if applicable); life, health and permanent disability insurance, and end-of-assignment allowance will also be provided, along with travel to and from the duty station(if applicable). All UN Volunteers follow the Conditions of Service for National UN Volunteers.
Interested candidates please submit your application letter and CV to unv.th@undp.org, and indicate the job title in subject field. “NUNV DRR/ Name of candidate”.The closing date of application is Friday, 31 July 2015.