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Job Description:

• The Program Officer will primarily look after AIT partnerships in specific countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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• To work under the member of the Office of External Relations  (OEXR)
• Prepare proposals for submission to various current and potential donors/partners for resource mobilization for AIT, including scholarships.
• Prepare Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) or Agreements (MoAs).
• Meeting arrangements as well as preparing minutes of meeting.
• Monitor and write reports on the use of funds/grants for scholarships, Local Currency Funds and activities of some sponsored projects.
• Conduct research on higher education market – education providers, education receivers, and funding sources.
• Liaise and communicate with donor organizations, UN organizations, foundations, industry and private sectors, and within AIT.
• Prepare visitor’s programs for visitors to AIT, and for AIT officials visiting partners, and take care of the visitors.
• Other relevant assignments as assigned by AIT Central Administration.

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor degree/Master’s degree with three years of work experience, preferably in international relations
• Relevant experience, including higher education, international organizations, government and private sector.
• Professional interest in higher education, science and technology, development and international relations.
• Demonstrated research and report-writing skills.
• Understanding and interest in ASEAN and its countries.
• Familiarity with international, diplomatic, government, semi-government, and private organizations including development agencies, UN organizations, multilateral banks, foundations, and multinational companies, experience in the private sector – an advantage
• Experience in dealing with donor organizations, foundations, industry and private sectors.
• Familiarity with international, regional, diplomatic, government and non-governmental organizations including development agencies and UN organizations.
• Excellent English proficiency with demonstrated writing skills,  proficiency in Thai languages  an advantage.
• Ability to come up with own initiatives, and creative in solving problems.
• Ability to work under time pressure and in a multicultural environment.
• Articulate, ability to work both independently and in a team, and remain committed to the mission and principles of AIT.
• Knowledge and experience in financial management – an advantage.