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Data: 09/11/2017
Main responsibilities of the selected person is to lead and supervise existing projects, develop new programmes and strengthen the intervention capacity of the organization in the Country. He / she must be willing to travel within the Country and region, develop new opportunities and relationships with key stakeholders.
The Country Director works under the direct supervision of the Desk Officer based in HQ.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
The Project Manager and Country Director will be responsible for the proper execution of the project and the coordination with national and international partners, local authorities and donors. He/She will be also responsible for the supervision and the overall coordination of the activities and human resources of the organization in Thailand, as well as the development of the intervention strategy at country level in coordination with GVC staff in Thailand and GVC in Italy.
Project management (30%):
• Implementation of general activities of the project, in accordance with the agreement and grant as well as respecting schedules and the yearly plan. Oversee all aspects of the project, including planning (activities; financial, technical and human resources) ensuring that the project results are achieved on time and within the allocated budget.
• Supervise technical direction in project implementation at all levels, ensuring coordination with GVC project coordinator of activities implemented in Cambodia and that all activities are in accordance with the adopted standards, meeting the local requirements and cost efficiency.
• Implementation of office procedures and management, safety and recruitment / supervisory staff.
• Logistics management and supervision: financial and administrative functions in supervision to the local administrator, such as requiring advance of project funds; prepare budget planning, supervise the preparation of cost estimates and core budget , procurement procedures for goods, services and works, contracts, payments, accountability; prepare financial reports.
• Establishment of a monitoring and evaluation plan and ensuring that project activities of documentation and performance reports are in accordance with the norms and standards of GVC and the donor.
• Maintaining and strengthening solid relationships with project partners (including those in Cambodia), beneficiaries and local authorities, through continuous monitoring and technical support, ensuring their empowerment to identify and articulate their needs and priorities through a participatory process. Build and deal with new partnerships and relationships with various institutional and non-state actors working in the related intervention sector.
• Promote activities aimed to search and management of project co-funding resources Coordination with GVC Italy, maintaining frequent contact with the Desk Officers, partners and leaders of the project as well as relevant donors, in order to keep a regular update on the implementation of the project and to develop strategic planning.
• Facilitate the visibility and communication activities related to the project intervention.
Representation and advocacy (20%, being a relevant part of project activities):
• Represent GVC in Thailand and be responsible for the management of host country relations and project/GVC interests in dealing with government, international and local organisations, networks and media in the Area Programme.
• Represent GVC and project in strategic meetings, conferences, forums and other public events and contribute towards consolidating and raising the profile of GVC and project at national and ASEAN level.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with local organisations and networks and establish national and ASEAN strategic relations and alliances with partners and civil society working in common cause with GVC and project objectives.
• Maintain good partnerships relations at National and International levels.
• Promote GVC’s organizational identity and capacity to all stakeholders and partners in Thailand and at ASEAN level and ensure GVC remains relevant to the changing needs of disadvantaged people in the country.
Country Programme Management (30%):
• General coordination of expatriate and local staff. Supervision of the team’s performance, both local and expatriate staff, and consultants. Support the training of local staff at work (training on the job).
• Provide direct support to the project coordinator’s planning and implementation.
• Monitoring all programmes in Thailand, collect and review the implementation plans, evaluate the progress of implementation of activities and documentation, as well as propose corrective measures when needed.
• Coordinate the preparation of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well as ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information.
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