Administrative Assistant (Joint Training Program Assistant)

LOCATION: Bangkok

SALARY: Starting from TH฿ 551,039 per annum

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

CLOSING DATE: January 23, 2025

Serves as the Training Program Assistant located in the Joint Branch, JUSMAGTHAI, Bangkok, Thailand. Primary duties include assisting in coordinating the administration and execution of U.S. funded Security Cooperation programs with Thailand including U.S. Title 22 funded Security Cooperation Programs including, but not limited to International Military Education & Training (IMET), Foreign Military Financing (FMF), and Regional Centers (RC) for Security Studies. Prepares logistics, visa requirements, human rights vetting, and Invitational Travel Orders for conference and training attendees and examines travel vouchers upon return. Coordinates, facilitates, and interprets for bilateral meetings, seminars, training, and other official discussions or exchanges concerning DoD programs and projects. Also serves as a Joint Branch office administrative assistant responsible for all matters of office protocol.

(1) Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree in Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration is required.

(2) Experience: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in business, government, military, or NGOs in the fields of program management, personnel management, operational planning, or logistics is required. (Please provide full information in the Main Duties and Responsibilities box. Resume and CV are not acceptable).

(3) Language: (This may be tested): Fluent of English and Fluent of Thai (speaking/reading/writing) is required.

• Please clarify level of your THAI and ENGLISH language skills.

• You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Regional Human Resources Office, or submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855 with your application.

• The incumbent must develop an extensive knowledge of the structures and the long-term development plan of the Thai Ministry of Defense, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, the Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Air Force, and the Royal Thai Navy.

• Working knowledge of Government of Thailand and military protocol and correspondence practices is required.

• Good organizational skills, management practices, sound judgment, and independent work are required.

• High level of competency in computer applications (Microsoft Office suite, etc.) is required.

• High level of oral comprehension, and excellent writing skills required for translating diplomatic notes and correspondence.

Please follow the checklists and submission guidelines, posted on the official website carefully. You have to create an online account on the U.S. Embassy, Bangkok website to apply for jobs (https://th.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/jobs/job-vacancies/). Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.