Based in Bangkok, the SEI Asia Centre has a diverse team of multinational experts that integrate scientific research with participatory approaches to co-develop and share knowledge, build partnerships, and influence policy for resilient development. Research at SEI Asia focuses on gender and social equity, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, water insecurity and integrated water resources management, transitional agriculture, renewable energy and urbanization.

SEI Asia is an affiliate of Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand. SEI and CU have inked a long-term agreement until 2023 to foster innovative scientific research combined with effective policy engagement on development and environmental challenges in Asia. The key areas of collaboration are: intellectual engagement for joint research applications and fund mobilization; lecturing and seminars for CU’s students; post–graduate supervision and examination; and, CU-SEI employee linkages.

We are looking for an organised, detail-oriented and proactive Programme Coordinator to join our SEI Asia office. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth functioning of our research clusters, with responsibility for managing and developing budgets, contributing to fundraising, monitoring and evaluation of projects, and supporting cluster activities. You will work with researchers in the Urban Cluster and the Policy Cluster and support them in their project management, as well as working closely with the SEI Asia Head of Operations.

Key duties and responsibilities include

  • Working closely with the research cluster leads to ensure that projects are properly financed and managed, and to ensure efficient resource allocation
  • Working with the Head of Operations to ensure that cluster finances and staff time allocation are adequately planned for and managed throughout the year
  • Ensuring that centre project management and centre time management systems are updated for assigned clusters in a timely and regular manner
  • Preparing and maintaining project budgets based on sound resource allocation methodology, ensuring these are updated and proposing corrective action where deviations occur
  • Ensuring monthly project budgets and financial reports are prepared for and approved by project managers, as well as managing invoices and financial reporting for donors
  • Preparing proposal budgets and supporting cluster fundraising activities
  • Developing and maintaining annual project implementation plans and undertaking monitoring, evaluation and learning of cluster projects in line with centre and SEI HQ strategy
  • Assisting in cluster activities such as building and expanding strategic partnerships, preparing documents, identifying funding opportunities and other relevant tasks.

Who you are

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised individual, who pays close attention to detail and is able to plan ahead. You should be able to multi-task and work under pressure, and have excellent knowledge of budget planning and resource management and the associated softwares.

As this is an essential role for the smooth functioning of our research activities, you should have strong interpersonal skills and excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Experience of working in an internaitonal non-profit or research institute will be an advantage.

Formal qualifications and knowledge

  • A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in business administration or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience (Bachelor’s) or 3 years (Master’s) working in administration and coordination on diverse and complex projects
  • Strong experience of budgeting and management of resources
  • Experience in organising events and logistics
  • Strong command of English, written and spoken
  • Experience of budgeting and project management systems and the Office 365 Suite
  • Experience of the sustainable development or environment sector is an advantage.

Personal skills required in the position

  • Strong coordination and organizational skills with an ability to plan ahead and multi-task
  • Able to take the initiative and be accountable and adaptable
  • A professional attitude, skilled at working in a team with a respect for diversity.

How to apply

SEI ASIA is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants on the basis of qualifications and competencies regardless but not limited to race, national origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability and marital status. We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organization and applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible, however no later than 17 January 2021, 23:59 Bangkok local time.

Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.

As we only accept applications through our recruitment system, please apply online and include:

  • Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience
  • Curriculum vitae

 

Inquiries concerning the content of the position can be directed to Diane Archer, Senior Research Fellow (diane.archer@sei.org) or Chinnarat Buttho, HR Specialist (chinnarat.buttho@sei.org).

About SEI

Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research and policy organization that tackles environment and development challenges.

We connect science and decision-making to develop solutions for a sustainable future for all.

Our approach is highly collaborative: stakeholder involvement is at the heart of our efforts to build capacity, strengthen institutions, and equip partners for the long term.

Our work spans climate, water, air, and land-use issues, and integrates evidence and perspectives on governance, the economy, gender and human health.

Across our eight centres in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, we engage with policy processes, development action and business practice throughout the world.



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