Title: Southeast Asia Initiative on Tobacco Tax (SITT) Project Research Coordinator
Organizational unit: Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA), Bangkok,Thailand
Contract period: 40 months, with Initial three months probationary appointment;
renewable annually till September 2014
Deadline for Application: 30 April 2011
Report to work: 1st June 2011
Title: Southeast Asia Initiative on Tobacco Tax (SITT) Project Research Coordinator
Salary: USD 1,200 – 1,500 per month depending on qualifications, experience and
skills
Organizational unit: Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA), Bangkok,
Thailand
Contract period: 40 months, with Initial three months probationary appointment;
renewable annually till September 2014
Deadline for Application: 30 April 2011
Report to work: 1st June 2011
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1) Will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, control and completion of both regional-level and country-specific project components.
2) Coordinate research projects in five Southeast Asian countries on tobacco tax policy
3) Follow up and keep track of submission of country reports and provide preliminary technical review and language editing
4) Organizing regional meetings and trainings in research-associated countries
5) Project management and provide technical assistance to country partners
6) Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
1) Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, or Public Health
2) Language: Good command of oral and written English language skills
3) Experience: Preferably 1-3 years’ experience in a similar function. International organization experience and ability to work independently with minimal supervision will be an advantage.
4) No current or past affiliation with the tobacco industry
How to apply:
Interested applicants are invited to submit by post or e-mail a cover letter with reference
to the Job Announcement (SITT Project Research Coordinator), disclosure of any
tobacco industry affiliation, and accompanied by a full resume stating details of
educational qualifications and work experience, present income, home and office
telephone numbers, and e-mail address to:
Chief Operations Officer
SEATCA
115 Thakolsuk Place, Room 2 B (SEATCA)
Thoddamri Road, Dusit, Bangkok 10300
Email: info@seatca.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
