POSITION TITLE : Country Manager for Thailand
DEPARTMENT : Programmes
DIVISION : Biodiversity Conservation
DURATION OF CONTRACT : One year (renewable)
DUTY STATION : Office of the ASEAN Working Group on Nature Conservation and Biodiversity (AWGNCB) National Focal Point
REPORTING TO : Director of the Programmes and to the Biodiversity Conservation Division Director

TERMS OF REFERENCE

A. BACKGROUND

The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) is an intergovernmental regional centre of excellence established through an agreement among the Governments of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2005. ACB facilitates cooperation and coordination among the members of ASEAN, and with relevant national governments, regional and international organisations, on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of such biodiversity in the ASEAN region. Since its establishment, ACB has lived up to its mandate of strengthening national and regional capacity for biodiversity conservation.

Through its Programmes Department, the ACB implements various programmes and projects on biodiversity conservation in cooperation with the other ACB units. To facilitate and strengthen the presence of the ACB in the ASEAN Member State (AMS), the ACB Country Manager for Thailand will be hired to serve as a country coordinator and liaise with the national focal points and other national and local government offices, and other partner organisations.

B. SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the BCD Director, the ACB Country Manager for Thailand will work closely with the AWGNCB National Focal Point and perform the following:

• Coordinate with key stakeholders and facilitate the implementation of ACB activities at the national level and site level;
• Report regularly to the AWGNCB National Focal Points on the progress and results of ACB activities;
• Utilise and maximise the ACB resources (financial, technical expertise, human capacity) for efficient implementation of ACB activities;
• Coordinate with the Biodiversity Knowledge Management Department and Communication Department of ACB and ensure effective information flow and facilitate the exchange of knowledge between the ACB and the AMS
• Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation, documentation, and reporting of ACB activities;
• Provide technical assistance and applicable financial management;
• Coordinate with the ACB Finance and Administration Department on the logistical requirements for the implementation of ACB activities; and
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Director of the Programmes Department.

C. QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Work Experience

• Master’s degree in the field of Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations, or related fields and five (5) years of related work experience; or
• Completed Academic Requirements in Master’s Degree and seven (7) years of related work experience; or
• 18 units earned in Master’s degree and  nine (9) years of related work experience; or
• Related Bachelor’s Degree and twelve (12) years of related work experience.

Skills/Eligibility

• Excellent knowledge of the English language and with exceptional writing, presentation and communication skills
• Adept at working with international partners, national biodiversity agencies, and related national partners
• Ability to work independently and to manage effectively different tasks
• PhD is an advantage

Other Preference

• Must have extensive experience in biodiversity conservation management and programme coordination for at least five (5) years. Work experience with a particular focus on protected area management and mainstreaming biodiversity conservation into relevant sectors such as agriculture, tourism, forestry, and fisheries, among others, is an advantage
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant regional work experience in ASEAN
• Must have at least three years of experience working with the government and familiarity with the government processes on biodiversity conservation at the national level
• Experience in programme and project planning and design, project management and coordination.
• Experience in the conduct of special studies on biodiversity conservation including policy papers consistent with the national and regional goals in the ASEAN region

Nationality

• Must be a citizen and resident of Thailand

D. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Core Values:

• Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity
• Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly
• Prudence, dependability, and accountability

Core Competencies:

• Communication, teamwork, planning, and organising, accountability, commitment to continuous learning, and technological awareness.

E. TIMELINE FOR THE SELECTION PROCESS

Position Announcement: 30 January 2024
Application Period: until 23 March 2024
Review of Application and
Selection of Candidate: March 2024

F. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants should prepare the following and send all to [email protected]:

1. A letter of intent of no more than two pages, elaborating how his/her qualifications and experiences make him/her suitable for the position. Address the letter to Executive Director Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim. JP 2024-05 Country Manager for Thailand should be indicated in the aforesaid letter.
2. Updated curriculum vitae, and diploma, or transcript of records and,
3. A completed Job Application Form which can be downloaded here

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Interested applicants are advised to visit www.aseanbiodiversity.org for further details on eligibility and documentary requirements for the subject post. Deadline for submission of completed applications is on 23 March 2024. Only applications with complete documentary requirements (Letter of Intent, completed Job Application Form, and curriculum vitae) will be processed. Applications received beyond this date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be given due notice. Previous applicants may apply again.

G. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) does not ask for payment at any stage of its recruitment process (application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee) nor authorises anyone to officially receive applications from prospective candidates, except through the ACB Human Resources Division. We advise the public to be vigilant when dealing with financial transactions online and to report any suspicious individuals or accounts representing the ACB.