Application Deadline : 28 Feb 2013
The United Nations is seeking eligible candidates for the post of Program Associate. Duty station is Bangkok, Thailand. Strong ability to communicate effectively in English and a Southeast Asian language, both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, human rights, or related field
- Minimum six months of experience in office management and/or program assistance
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English and a Southeast Asian language, both verbally and in writing
- Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion
- Strong understanding of history, culture, politics and dynamics of the SEA region
- Mastery of MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and knowledge of Adobe professional, online communication tools, and database and image files
- Experience in grant administration to local and regional civil society organizations and knowledge of USG and foreign funding regulations preferred
- Experience living and/or working in the SEA region or extensive travel to the region
- Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error free work
- Ability to accept and complete administrative tasks with a positive and proactive attitude
- Ability to consistently apply good judgment in problem solving and decision making
- Strong ability to apply interpersonal skills, and successfully work in a diverse and multicultural environment and with diverse stakeholders in the region
- Ability to collaborate with others and work as an effective team member
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to meet all goals and deadlines
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
How to apply:
Qualified and Interested applicants We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2013-024 PA Bangkok in the subject line. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
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