05/02/2026
📣 JOB VACANCY
📢 Job Title: Development Cooperation Assistant (1 position)
📌 Job Description
• Coordinate with relevant local agencies and stakeholders in Myanmar to monitor the implementation of Thailand–Myanmar Development Cooperation projects in accordance with assigned plans and objectives.
• Perform interpretation (Thai–English–Myanmar) during activities or meetings, and translate relevant documents as assigned.
• Participate in field monitoring missions for project implementation, prepare progress reports, and report challenges and obstacles encountered during implementation.
• Support operational tasks related to development cooperation projects, including coordination and facilitation for Thai experts assigned to Myanmar.
• Collect data and prepare reports on project implementation outcomes, and submit reports to the Department of International Cooperation for use in improving and enhancing development cooperation.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including interpretation during discussions, and taking minutes during meetings.
Qualifications
• Thai or Myanmar nationality, aged between 23–37 years, without preference for gender.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent or higher in relevant fields.
• Demonstrate excellent proficiency in Thai, English and Myanmar (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
• Knowledge and understanding of Thailand–Myanmar relations and Myanmar’s development context. Experience in development cooperation will be given special consideration.
• Reside or be able to reside in Yangon during the employment and have the ability to commute conveniently to the workplace.
• Exhibit proficiency in IT systems and key software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe applications.
• Display a professional and presentable appearance, a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a service-oriented mindset. The applicant must not have any criminal record.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and uphold the strict confidentiality of work-related information. The Embassy reserves the right to take disciplinary action in the event of any breach of confidentiality.
• Be willing to travel domestically. Per diem allowances will be provided for such assignments.
• No criminal record, particularly offences related to national security.
📌 Terms of Employment and Remuneration
• Regular working hours are from 09.00 to 17.00 hrs, Monday to Friday, excluding weekends and official holidays of the Embassy. Flexibility to work beyond regular hours may be required.
• Contract period: From the agreed start date (assumption of duties) to 30 November 2026.
The contract may be renewed based on performance and other relevant factors.
• The salary is USD 530 per month.
📌 Application Procedure
📌 Required Documents
1) A cover letter (in English or Thai, not exceeding two A4 pages) outlining the reasons for applying, motivation, relevant experience, strengths, weaknesses.
2) Curriculum vitae (CV) or Résumé written in English.
3) Recent passport-sized photograph;
4) Copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
5) Copies of identification card and household registration.
6) Any other supporting documents deemed relevant (optional), e.g., certificates of language proficiency, and certificates related to work experiences.
📌 Submission Guidelines
o All application documents must be submitted via email to [email protected] and [email protected] , with the subject line clearly stating: ‘Application for Development Cooperation Assistant’.
o The deadline for submission of application is 15 February 2026 at 23.59 hrs (Myanmar time).
📌 Selection Process
• Announcement of shortlisted applicants: 17 February 2026
• Written examination and interviews: 20 February 2026
• Announcement of final selection: 23 February 2026
• The selected candidate is expected to commence employment from 2 March 2026 or mutually agreed date.
📌 Other matters
• Further details about this position can be found in the Terms of Reference in attachment.
• For further inquiries, applicants may contact the Royal Thai Embassy, Yangon, via email at [email protected].
• The Royal Thai Embassy, Yangon, reserves the right to make final decision regarding
the recruitment process and the selection of the successful applicant.
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Royal Thai Embassy, Yangon
4 February 2026
