Peace Resource Center (PRC) Job Announcement

The Peace Resource Center (PRC) is a new independent academic entity established in collaboration with the Center for Conflict Studies and Cultural Diversity (CSCD) of the Prince of Songkla University (PSU).

It´s work will be done in partnership and coordination with seven other entities who have in the last three years cooperated on establishing and nurturing the Insider Peacebuilders Platform (IPP):

  • The Institute of Peace Studies (IPS) of the PSU Hat Yai,
  • The Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS) of the Chulalongkorn University,
  • The Peace Information Center (PIC) of the Thammasat Universtiy,
  • The Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP) of the Mahidol University,
  • The Office of Peace and Governance at the King Prajadhipok´s Institute (KPI),
  • Deep South Watch (DSW) in Pattani and
  • The Berghof Foundation (a German think tank and knowledge provider on issues of conflict transformation).

The PRC will have outlets in Pattani (on the campus of the PSU) and Bangkok (in the Silom area) and it´s purpose is to provide knowledge, skills and resources to support future peace efforts for the Deep South of Thailand.

The work will focus on creating a state-of-the-art database on peace processes, providing common space for stakeholders to engage in inclusive, informal dialogues as well as monitoring peace effort developments.

We would like to invite applications for three key positions:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
  • Knowledge Manager and Webmaster.

The first two positions are only open for Thai citizens, for the third one Thai language proficiency is required. Good command of English is necessary for all, Malay language would be a plus. We welcome applications from persons who are familiar with academic and civil society work, who like to be part of a creative and dynamic team and who are commited to principles of peace, justice and non-violence. The salaries are in the range of senior staff of academic institutions and will take into account the level of experience and expertise of the successful applicants.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The CEO will be fully responsible for the operations of the PRC. S/he reports directly to the Governing Board of the PRC and the Director of CSCD/PSU as the final decision making body of the PRC. S/he will be an ex-officio member of the Governing Board.

Required qualifications:

  • M.A. or equivalent academic degree.
  • In-depth knowledge of peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
  • Outstanding social skills to form, inspire and lead a team of colleagues from different backgrounds and with different convictions.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in leadership functions.
  • Experiences in fundraising and supervising complex projects.

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFO)

The CFO will be fully responsible for the financial and administrative management of the PRC. S/he reports to the CEO and can be invited to report directly to the Governing Body of PRC and the Director of CSCD/PSU.

Required qualifications:

  • B.A. or equivalent academic degree / management / accountancy certificates.
  • Excellent knowledge of financial and human resources management.
  • Experiences in administering and reporting on externally funded projects.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience  in similar functions.
  • Motivated to collaborate and engage with a mixed team of academics and civil society activists.

Knowledge Manager & Webmaster

The Knowledge Manager & Webmaster will be fully responsible for the establishment, maintenance and dissemination of the shared knowledge base of the PRC. S/he reports to the CEO and can be invited to report to the Governing Board of the PRC and the Director of CSCD/PSU.

Required qualifications:

  • B.A. or equivalent degree.
  • Good knowledge of peacebuilding and conflict transformation or another social scientific field and high interest to dig into the peacebuilding and conflict transformation field.
  • High level of expertise, knowledge and/or expertise to manage a digital shared knowledge base.
  • Highly motivated to supervise the creation a new website in three languages (Thai, Malay, English) in collaboration with the partner organizations.
  • Good social skills to engage with a mixed team of colleagues from different backgrounds.

If you are interested to apply please send your letter of interest and your CV to candadee@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting your application is 31 July 2014.

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