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Program Officer (AIT Extension )
Ref no:
4/17
Field of study
(Development Management)
Deadline:
February 19, 2017
Contact Info:
Email: hro-apply@ait.asia
Tel no. (66-2) 524-5019
Fax no. (66-2) 524-5056
Remark:
Only shortlisted candidates will be called and invited for interview.
Qualification:

Program Officer (Development Management)

Working with Head of Development Management (Director of the Yunus Center at AIT), the Program Officer will be a member of the team with primary responsibility in the preparation, implementation, documentation and reporting of YCA’s program activities, and under supervision, manage timely delivery of program outputs on-time and within budget.  As and when designated, the Program Officer shall assist the Head of Development Management (Director of the Yunus Center at AIT), in the management of the Center and in liaising with partners within and outside AIT, while designing and coordinating projects aimed at enterprise-driven poverty alleviation innovations ascertained to have a long-term, measurable impact on quality of life for particularly vulnerable population groups in the region.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Head Development Management (Director YCA) duly maintaining  and updating the required process documentation
  • Coordinate all YCA program activities, including but not limited to the conceptualization and preparation of project proposals and budgets, implementation and monitoring of ongoing projects, as well as process-level communication and knowledge management
  • Liaise, when designated, between the Director and identified stakeholders within and outside AIT and Grameen during the ongoing process of identifying, preparing and coordinating program opportunities, which may include attending client meetings, making presentations, undertaking field missions and conducting follow-up as determined by YCA program strategy
  • Coordinate program-related work assignments of program staff assigned by AIT units and Cluster partners or contracted by YCA projects, and guide YCA work teams towards producing required deliverables and outcomes within time and budget requirements
  • Coordinate documentation and knowledge-management functions emerging from YCA’s program activities, including introducing innovative social media-based strategies and periodic redesign and content updates for the YCA website and other social media accounts.

Qualifications

  • Masters degree in management or technology-related fields
  • In lieu of a completed masters degree, a substantial period of experience working in grassroots communities in a developing country
  • Knowledge of one or more project areas relevant to the YCA program strategy
  • Good command of written and spoken English, must have a minimum TOEIC score of 550
  • Possess working skills on computer and information and communication technology
  • Strong analytical ability, and effective communication, documentation and presentation skills
  • Ability to perform in interdisciplinary, multi-cultural environments with diverse stakeholders
  • Professional ‘can-do’ attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and flair for communication
  • Entrepreneurial ‘out of the box’ thinking and passion for YCA’s mission.

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