Senior Planning & Development Officer

ECPAT International

Bangkok, Thailand

Reports to: Executive Director
Area of Responsibility: Global Responsibility working within ECPAT Secretariat
Salary: Between US$ 56,000 and US$ 70,000 plus interesting benefit package

Organisational Background

ECPAT International is a global network of organisations and individuals working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. It seeks to encourage the world community to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their fundamental rights free and secure from all forms of commercial sexual exploitation.

The ECPAT network currently has 82 member organizations in 75 countries in Africa, Americas, Europe and the CIS, Asia and the Pacific. All of these members are independent organisations or coalitions working against the commercial sexual exploitation of children. The ECPAT Secretariat coordinates the global work of ECPAT International and is based in Bangkok, Thailand. The Secretariat designs programmes, advocacy and strategies to facilitate a range of network initiatives to make the greatest impact on combating Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC).

Job purpose

The Senior Planning & Development Officer will be responsible for developing and coordinating the organisation’s planning and monitoring process and to manage and ensure the implementation of a sustainable resource mobilization strategy. The post holder will lead the development of the international fundraising strategy, maximizing fundraising opportunities, with traditionally a strong focus on European and US Institutions; maintaining outstanding relationships with existing donors and developing new relationships with other potential donors.

The Senior Planning & Development Officer reports directly to the Executive Director and will act as technical advisor towards all senior staff (management, head of departments, regional coordinators) having global responsibility in reference to programming (global and regional programs across the world) as well as in reference to fundraising (target donors on global level).

Tasks and Responsibilities

Resource mobilization

• Lead resource mobilization and coordination of fundraising activities;
• Coordinate activities in relation to grant management and ensure standards and deadlines are met;
• Monitor overall developments in the field of donors and fundraising and identify potential funding opportunities for core and program funding; Communicate with donors on the organizational needs and developments. Maintain donor databases and contacts for future reference.

Coordination of a coherent organizational planning process

• Support management in the development of organizational and programme strategies;
• Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of ECPAT’s annual work plans. Ensure cohesion between different programmes and alignment with long term strategies;
• Monitor and analyze overall programme implementation; review and analyze documents and reports; identify constraints and propose corrective actions; identify and track follow-up actions.

Development and implementation of organizational planning and M&E (Internal monitoring and evaluation system) standards and tools

• Enhance/develop an integrated process of planning, programming, budgeting and monitoring and evaluation. Develop quantitative and qualitative indicators, data collection tools, processes and systems for planning, monitoring and evaluation;
• Coordinate the results based management planning and reporting process and coordinate the consolidation of high level organizational reports. Ensure work plans are results based;
• Ensure all staff is aware of and familiar with standards and processes;
• Coordinate evaluations (internal and external) including drafting of Terms of Reference; liaise with project partners and independent experts.

Profile

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in relevant field;
• Minimum of 8 years relevant professional experience working in the fields of planning, monitoring and resource mobilization;
• Fluency in English language; knowledge of other official UN languages is an asset;
• Demonstrated commitment to ECPAT’s vision, values and principles.

Competencies

• Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information;
• Planning and organizing: Sets clearly defined objectives, plans activities and takes account of changing circumstances;
• Creating and innovating: introduces new ideas, creates innovative ways of designing, produces a range of solutions;
• Adapting and responding to change: Adapt to changing circumstances, tolerate ambiguity, accept new ideas and change initiatives, show interest in new experiences;
• Communication: excellent writing, speaking and presentation skills;
• Drive for results.

Salary and benefits

• Starting salary (including cost of living allowance) between US$ 56,000 and US$ 70,000, subject to qualifications and experience;
• Income taxes levied by Royal Thai Government are paid by ECPAT International;
• Rental subsidy allowance as per organizational policy;
• Non-contributory comprehensive medical and dental insurance for the staff and eligible dependant family members as per the organizational policy;
• Children’s Education Allowance up to a ceiling and up to a maximum of two children;
• Relocation travel for staff member, spouse and maximum of two children to duty station and upon expiry of the contract;
• Lump sum relocation allowance at beginning and upon successful completion of employment;
• Home Leave travel compensation once in every 24 months, including for spouse and maximum of two children;
• Employer contribution to staff saving plan;
• Annual Leave: 25 days;
• Public Holidays: 15 days per year;
• Other benefits as per organizational policies.

How to Apply

To apply for the post, please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post along with your CV/resume in strict confidence by email only to Karem Armstrong atkaremrecruit@darylupsall.com.

Please send Word documents only. No photos please. Documents should be titled "your name cover letter" and "your name CV". Please put "ECPAT Senior Planning & Development Officer” in the email subject line. Please also let us know how you heard about the role.

Deadline for applications: Monday 7th July, 18.00 GMT