Job Opportunity in Thailand

From AUDC list:

IDEA Announces Call for Southeast Asia Program Coordinator

The International Debate Education Association ([http://www.idebate.org/] IDEA) announces an open call for applications for the position of Program Coordinator in Southeast Asia. The Program Coordinator for this office will be responsible for establishing a regional debate program based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Program Coordinator will make site visits to set up local infrastructures for programs, coordinate debate workshops, work to develop a network of local trainers, and supervise the development and translation of debate education materials into local languages. In addition to these responsibilities, the Program Coordinator will communicate with other IDEA offices and staff, assisting with additional events when necessary. The position begins early October; the duration of the position is six months with a possibility of contract renewal.

REQUIREMENTS:
-Fluency in English
-Fluency in Thai preferred
-Bachelor's degree
-Master's degree preferred
-Skill in written and spoken English
-Debate training experience (experience in a variety of formats preferred)
-Experience organizing and/or tabbing debate tournaments
-Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively on short notice
-Excellent communication and social skills
-International experience (particularly in Asia)
-Experience with non-profit work a plus

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
-Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Humphrey at ehumphrey@idebate.org. The application deadline is September 30, 2008.

Elizabeth Humphrey
IDEA Program Coordinator
ehumphrey@idebate.orgwww.idebate.org