Finn Church Aid (FCA) Thailand Foundation is seeking a Programme Coordinator, Asia, NRTP to work as part of the FCA Thailand Foundation team, based on Bangkok, Thailand.
The Programme Coordinator leads the implementation of FCA THACO’s activities related to the “Youth on the Move: A Regional Approach to Resilience” Project, a consortium project led by FCA Myanmar, FCA Nepal and FCA Thailand in Thailand, Myanmar and Nepal. The coordinator will also support Network’s regional program in Asia, including member engagement and communications.
Main areas of responsibility include:
- Coordinate the implementation of FCA Thailand’s activities within the Youth on the Move project and advise local partners and stakeholders on issues related to Myanmar migrants in Thailand.
- Manage FCA Thailand’s responsibilities within the project, including monitoring and reporting activities according to donor guidelines.
- Liaise with other Youth on the Move consortium members and NETW members to align strategies and activities.
- Represent the Network and FCA in relevant Youth on the Move national working groups
- Facilitate a platform for partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders, providing capacity support to ensure representation in national and international forums.
- Ensure compliance with FCA policies and guidelines, overseeing financial, contractual, and procurement processes.
- Coordinate drafting contracts and agreements, and manage documentation as relevant to the project
- Organize logistical and travel arrangements for meetings and events as relevant to the project
- Contribute to advancing FCA’s and the Network’s strategies.
- Support the strengthening and enhancement of the Network’s Regional Program in Asia, including engagement of members and supporters.
Competence, experience, skills, knowledge needed
- University degree (BA or MA) in a relevant field, e.g. peace and conflict studies, international relations, development studies, human rights or similar
- At least four years of relevant professional experience from peace building and/or development sector.
- Experience in programme and project management and development, M&E and reporting
- Experience in developing funding proposals, budgeting and financial reporting
- Thematic knowledge and experience in education and livelihood development; protection or peace building and conflict transformation
- Asia Regional expertise and experience of working especially in Myanmar/Thailand
- Excellent communication, inter-personal and negotiating skills and experience in working in multi-cultural/ religious environments.
- Excellent skills in analytical thinking and professional writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills and to proactively manage and coordinate work.
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Fluent in oral and written English and Thai. Working knowledge of Burmese is considered as an asset.
The position is fixed term position, starting as soon as possible and until 31 January 2026. Please note that a probationary period applies to this position. For more information please contact Matthias Wevelsiep by e-mail matthias.wevelsiep(at)kua.fi, cc’ing divya.moorjani(at)kua.fi.
Please apply by using the link no later than 31 May 2025. Applicants will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.
FCA has a Safeguarding policy and zero tolerance against child abuse and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), and participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).
FCA hosts the Secretariat of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers (NRTP), a global network that brings together actors to provide support for grassroots to international peacemaking and peacebuilding efforts. The activities of the Network involve more than 110 active organisations around the globe.
FCA (Thailand) Foundation was established in September 2021. It works for everyone’s right to peace, quality education and sustainable livelihoods, and we work with the most vulnerable people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions. Our vision is a world of just and resilient societies.
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