VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POST OF

PROGRAMME OFFICER - ENVIRONMENT (Group I)

ECHO BANGKOK REGIONAL OFFICE

The European Commission’s Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union (EU). For humanitarian aid, the Commission works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nations agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Humanitarian Aid is channelled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation.

ECHO Regional Office in Bangkok announces a position for a Programme Officer – Environment for its office based in Bangkok. This position is open to all nationalities.

DG ECHO applies a policy of equal opportunities. Our recruitment policy is based on respect of diversity, maintaining the gender balance, as well as the balance between professional and private life, and support for training and developments opportunities.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

JOB DESCRIPTION

At the DG ECHO Regional Office in Bangkok, the Programme Officer for Environment will be responsible for supporting DG ECHO’s operational activities in the areas of reducing the environmental footprint of humanitarian projects, but also adapting humanitarian operations to the impact of climate change on humanitarian realities. He/She will ensure that DG ECHO's political priorities in the areas of 'greening' humanitarian aid and climate resilience are well reflected in the funded programmes, with particular attention paid to the implementation of DG ECHO's Minimum Environmental Requirements.

The Programme Officer for Environment may also be called upon to carry out missions in other countries outside the region or to DG ECHO’s Headquarter (HQ), and must be ready to respond to an ongoing or evolving crisis in any other region of the world upon request. 

The Programme Officer for Environment will ensure the coherence of actions with DG ECHO policies, modalities and practices and will work in close coordination with relevant stakeholders, including EU Delegations and partners, both international and local. He/She may also be called upon to contribute to strengthening relations with strategic partners, notably by providing feedback on partners' own strategies/policies in the field of Environment. He/She will coordinate their activities, as well as any external communications with partners/other stakeholders, with the Desk Officer for environment in HQ, and the Environmental Thematic Expert to ensure coherence and alignment. He/She must stay informed about the ECHO programming cycle and all relevant steps to ensure the timely and effective implementation of activities, while consistently keeping the Thematic Expert informed.

A detailed Terms of Reference (including competencies required and more detailed information on the tasks) is available at: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/thailand/vacancy-programme-officer-environment-group-i-echo-regional-office-bangkok_en

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• A relevant second level university degree or equivalent professional experience.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at national or international level in managing programme/project operations. Experience with and NGO’ donor or national/international organisation is an advantage,


• Very good knowledge of environmental issues, including strategies and measures for environmental impact reduction, environmental protection, and restoration. Familiarity with specific measures to reduce the environmental footprint of humanitarian aid is highly desirable, and knowledge of environmental screenings is an advantage;


• Very good knowledge of the EU humanitarian aid system;


• Very good knowledge of International NGOs, UN Aid Agencies and Red Cross Movement;


• Very good understanding of Humanitarian Aid principles, policies and standards;


• Excellent drafting skills;


• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Languages:

• An excellent knowledge of English (verbal & writing).

HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST comprise of:

• a cover letter (maximum of 1 page) setting out the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position.


• a detailed CV in the attached European CV standard format only. No other format will be accepted.


• Academic and relevant employment certificates certified true copy by the applicant.


• The name, position and contact number/details (telephone, e-mail) of three references (including HR department and the supervisor), one of them being a recent employer.

Applications should be uploaded at https://ats.flexi-personnel.com/jobs/view/650/ECHO-BANGKOK-PROGRAMME-OFFICER-ENVIRONMENT-Group-I until 14/03/2025 at 17:00hrs (local time). The vacancy reference REF: “ECHO/Programme Officer-Environment/BKK must be clearly indicated in the subject line.

Note: Flexi Personnel Limited has been contracted by ECHO to handle the recruitment process of this position. Candidates MUST abstain from contacting the ECHO Bangkok Regional office for information on the selection process or for any other purpose. Any form of canvassing, soliciting, or influencing will be treated as grounds for disqualification.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. They will have to bring the full supporting documentation in original with them at the interview stage.

THE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

The contract is initially for one year with possibility of renewal subject to a successful completion a 4- month probationary period and following a positive annual evaluation.

As an indication, the monthly basic salary is on average approximately THB. 173,766 which corresponds to five years of the minimum required experience and will be adapted according to the exact duration of relevant professional experience supported by a work certificate.  Besides the basic salary, the employee will receive disability / retirement allowance, a 13th salary, transportation allowance, as well as a medical coverage. (The salary is subject to local taxes).

ECHO employees observe the National Staff code of Conduct which is available on the link:

https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/who/about-echo/field-network_en

“Any processing of your personal data will be done in accordance with the applicable EU legislation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data.”

The privacy statement can be found on ECHO website.

https://ec.europa.eu/echo/system/files/2020-01/privacy_statement_recruitment_ns_final_version.pdf

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