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                   Mae Sot, Thailand

 Thailand Human Resources Manager (1 open position)

Closing date: 25 September, 2024 (The recruitment is urgent; HI reserves the right to hire somebody before the deadline)

Handicap International that runs its program under the operating name Humanity & Inclusion (HI) seeks for Thailand Human Resources Manager is based in Mae Sot office under the supervision of the Regional HR Manager, based in Vientiane, Laos PDR.

Preferably Mae Sot but open to discussion for other locations. Homeworking approach is to be discussed, but preferably probation period to be done in Mae Sot as well as frequent trips.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of employees with disabilities.

HI reserves the right to not accept applications submitted after the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for testing and an interview.

 PROJECT HISTORY

Handicap International, now operating under the name Humanity & Inclusion (HI), is a non-profit independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict and disaster. HI works in emergency, post-emergency reconstruction or rehabilitation, chronic crises and development settings.

HI works alongside persons with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. HI works to meet the needs and defend the rights of children, women and men with disabilities.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has gone on to work in around 60 countries worldwide, for the benefit of several million people.

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has been active in Thailand since 1984 and currently implements activities for Burmese refugees along the Thailand-Myanmar border under three thematic areas: Rehabilitation, Disability Social Inclusion (DSI) and EO Risk Education (EORE).

For more information on the organization, please see Humanity and Inclusion website: https://hi.org/en/index and the online presentation of the organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p2OWl6T3AY&t=127s

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Human Resources demands is increasing to support both humanitarian and development projects as well as the implementation of Stratop and the integration with South East Asia Geographic Division, the South East Asia Geographic Division includes operations in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and the Philippines.

 OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

Reporting to the Regional Human Resource Manager and site management by Thailand Country Manager, the role of Thailand Human Resource Manager is responsible to ensure the roll out of the HR action plans defined by the Programme’s STRATOP in his/her country level. In the country in which s/he works, s/he ensures that the human resources management is consistent with HI’s policies and frameworks and with local regulations. S/he advises managers in his/her geographical area on all the HR processes they roll out and is responsible for maintaining the social environment in Thailand.

Human Resources Manager is in charge of the overall management of HI Human Resources department (national and international staff) as well as the supervision of the HR matters.

Under the guidance of SEA Regional HR Manager, the Human Resources Manager provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues in a collaborative, client-oriented manner.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This job description is a part of function description of HR Affiliated Country HR Manager-Area HR Manager. Thailand Human Resources Manager is expected to perform following duties:

• Organise the operational management of his or her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems implementing HI’s HR policies and frameworks
• Contribute to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and attachment to HI. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, the mind-set and expected individual and collective behavior
• Helps to write the HR part of the regional STRATOP and defines and implements the HR action plan for his/her country level.
• Contributes to major Programme HR reorganisations, team dimensioning, social plans or plans for strong growth
• Compiles standard HR indicators for his/her geographical area and helps to map and mitigate HR risks and deal with incidents.
• Participates in representing HI’s HR at external bodies at his/her country level
• Implementing HI’s HR policies and frameworks in his/her country.
• Contributes and prepares the HR part of the PQRs to project reviews of HR aspects
• Implements the sourcing process in his/her geographical area, and ensures compliance with and the quality of the recruitment process
• Participates in the Programme’s HR reporting schedule and helps to meet HI’s global HR deadlines
• Organises and monitors the implementation of the Programme’s HR cycle including the career-management policy.
• Implements the contractual system for the country’s national staff and ensures that contracts are monitored
• Support Regional Human Resource Manager HR to designs the HR part of the STRATOP and Oversees its associated action plan.
• It is expected that the position holder will perform any other duties as required by the Line Manager that are commensurate with the position.
• More details in Job Description and Function description Here

Duty Station: Mae Sot

Line Manager of the position holder: Regional HR Manager

Position holder is Line Manager for: 1 Area HR Officer, 1 Admin HR Officer

Position holder is technical referent for: HR matters brought up by SMT in Mae Sot

Qualification Required 

Nationality : Thai Nationality

Academic Qualification

• Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences is required.
• Or a First University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in combination with an additional 1 year of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in human resources management including HR advisory services, or in a major area(s) of human resources management (HR Contract Administration, HR Reporting, Recruitment or Organizational Design) in an international, public or corporate organization required. Additional 1 years of experience will be applied for those who are holding Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 2 years of team leadership and coordination with different stakeholders is required.
• At least 2 years’ experience of developing capability and organisational knowledge sharing is required.
• Strong knowledge of Thai Labour Law, Thai Social Security Fund is essential
• Relevant experience in a multicultural setting & INGO is desirable.
• Familiarity with the temporary shelters along the Thai-Myanmar border is highly desirable.

Technical Skills & Cross Cutting Skills

• Fluent English writing and speaking is mandatory.
• Proficient in MS office package is mandatory
• Excellent organizational skills (capacity to prioritize) is highly preferred
• Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills is great asset
• Proven managerial skills is highly preferred.

Language skills 

• Fluency in English is required
• Fluency in Thai language is required.

 Behavioral Skills:

• Leading self and others
• Ability to work within a multi-cultural team
• Diplomacy
• Agility
• Solution-focus
• Sense of humour
• Practical and problem-solver
• Ability to work well under pressure

JOB CONDITIONS:

Local work contract, fixed duration contract (potential to be extended)

HI offers: Approximate Gross salary 52,220 to 58,930 Thai Bath

We offer also: nice working environment such as 15 days of annual leave, 5 working days office closure in December, 15 days of public holidays, 5 days special leave for family event, Social Security & Worker Compensation Fund, Group life & health, communication allowance, transportation allowance, 13th month bonus, and training possibilities.

Start preferably: 1 November 2024 or earlier

How to apply: In the subject line of the email please write “Thailand Human Resources Manager”

IMPORTANT: In the content of the CV please outline responsibilities and tasks from previous & current work, volunteer experiences and training received.

Please send all applications (cover letter, CV, copy of Thai ID card, educational certificate, training certificate) to: recruitment@thailand.hi.org

Only candidates who passed the & Administration selection will be taken into consideration for a technical assessment and will be afterwards notified of the final decision. Selected applicants may be invited for an interview. HI reserves the right to contact the applicants for further information before the final selection of the selection committee.

Handicap International encourages qualified persons with disabilities or chronic illness and women to apply.

HI is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults from harm. Employment is subject to HI protection standards including background checks and adherence to HI protection policies

(Child protection, PSEAH), Anti-fraud and Corruption and Code of Conduct.

All information shared by the applicants remain confidential.

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