Deadline for application: 31 October 2024
RECOFTC is an international nonprofit organization working towards a future where resilient communities with respected rights thrive in forest landscapes that they manage sustainably and equitably. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach in supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equality. We have more than 37 years of experience working with people and forests and have built trusting relationships with partners at all levels. As a trusted, honest broker, we occupy a distinct position as an international organization that supports, informs and brings together governments, communities, businesses, academia and civil society organizations. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change and achieve the UN Global Goals.
RECOFTC operates in the Asia-Pacific region, with country offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Viet Nam.RECOFTC is inviting candidates to apply for an internship opportunity and be a part of the Executive Office at the RECOFTC main office in Bangkok. This is a paid 12-month internship with a possibility of extension and open to Thai nationals only.Internships at RECOFTC help interns build practical skills, gain work experience and deepen understanding of community forestry in the Asia-Pacific region. This supports their professional career development in their area of interest. Interns will collaborate with RECOFTC partners, local NGOs and communities through assignments and duties.
The Partnerships Intern will be a member of RECOFTC’s Executive Office unit under the direct supervision of the Partnerships and Fundraising Officer. Key responsibilities include supporting regular partnership activities, research, management of database and partnership reporting.
Specific tasks and duties:
• Explore potential partners, including donors, international organizations and private sector• Conduct research on partnership trends, especially in community forestry, sustainable development, and climate change adaptation to provide partnership intelligence• Support in preparing periodic partnership reports and updates both internally and externally• Support maintaining records of partnership activities, including agreements, reports and correspondence• Support managing the partnership database and ensure all relevant partnership data are captured and tracked regularly• Support reviewing partnership agreements and due diligence process• Support coordination with RECOFTC country offices to get updates and maintain records of new partnership-related activities• Help organize and coordinate partnership-related events, such as workshops, meetings and networking opportunities• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor
The Intern should have the following essential qualifications and experience:
Essential
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in international development, social development, project management, natural resource management or related field• Fresh graduate or one year of experience assisting programs or projects that involved stakeholder engagement, event organization and data analysis• Good interpersonal communication skills• Highly organized and able to work in a team and independently• Familiarity with or interested in working in cross-cultural environment• Fluent written and spoken Thai and good written and spoken English• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications• Willingness to work in person at RECOFTC main office in Bangkok• Commitment to practicing and promoting RECOFTC’s core values• Must be a Thai national
RECOFTC’s core values
At RECOFTC, our core values are the foundation of our culture and guide all our work. In addition to job-specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics, attitudes and skills:
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should explain why the candidate believes they are suitable for the position and provide current contact information for three referees, including recent supervisors. Applications can be submitted by clicking "Apply Now". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about RECOFTC, please visit our website at https://www.recoftc.org/
RECOFTC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, nationality, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by RECOFTC's values and code of conduct. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified disabled applicants to participate in the application process. If you require special accommodation, please inform RECOFTC's Human Resources in writing at the time of application. The successful candidate will be selected based on merit.