Hiring Country Program Officer - Technical, - APAC

About the Role

The Country Program Officer – Technical plays an important role in providing technical guidance and support to the program’s government and non-government stakeholders in Thailand.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting research, policy and practice to drive meaningful change. We are looking for a proactive and collaborative professional with experience in project development and implementation. This includes a strong interest in legal and policy reform, and curiosity about emerging issues such as responsible business conduct, trafficking trends, and related organised crimes.

The role contributes to the design and implementation of innovative activities, supports engagement with government and civil society partners, and provides technical input and review.

The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who enjoys solving problems, building relationships and turning ideas into action.

About the program

ASEAN–Australia Counter Trafficking (ASEAN-ACT) continues Australia’s long-running collaboration with ASEAN and its Member States to end human trafficking in the region. The program is a 10-year investment principally working to strengthen the justice sector response to trafficking in persons while advancing the rights of victims. The program has well established partnerships with allied government agencies, civil society, and businesses. We engage with all 11 ASEAN Member States in some capacity and have national-level programming in Cambodia, Lao PDR, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, with the possibility of programming in Indonesia.

ASEAN-ACT supports ASEAN and ASEAN Member States to integrate gender equality, disability equity and social inclusion (GEDSI) and protect the rights of victims of trafficking. The program is guided by its Equity and Rights Strategy, which provides both a conceptual framework and practical approaches to analyse and respond to intersectional vulnerabilities to trafficking in persons. The strategy further supports the delivery of victim-centred, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed responses that are inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs and experiences of all victims of trafficking

Specific Duties

CTIP Technical Support

• Provide technical advice and support to the Thailand Country Team and ASEAN-ACT Program Directors, with a specific focus on research and analysis, legal frameworks and policies to counter trafficking, and emerging laws and policies including on responsible business conduct, anti-trafficking trends and related organised crimes.
• Provide technical support to the CTIP Centre of Excellence (CTIP COE), CTIP COE Joint Steering Committee (JSC), and relevant Thai-government committees including coordination with the ASEAN-ACT team, other partners in the revision of CTIP COE curriculum and training materials.
• Support the Country Manager in keeping track of TIP emerging trends and changes in CTIP, human rights due diligence, labour and migration laws and policies and communicate developments with the team for appropriate planning and intervention.

Project Implementation

• Assist in the development of annual work plans and associated budgets for proposed ASEAN-ACT activities in Thailand, ensuring they align with ASEAN-ACT investment criteria and implementation principles, as well as counterpart’s priorities.
• Under the supervision of Country Manager, responsible for leading the implementation of assigned activity in Thailand’s workplan as agreed with Country Team.
• Support the Country Team on communication tasks in compliance with ASEAN-ACT’s communications strategy.
• With the Country Manager, review operational country-level risks, respond to incidents (e.g. security, safety, fraud, reputational, etc) and ensure compliance with the child protection and safeguards framework.
• Work with consultants and grantees in delivering technical inputs, contributing to quality and value for money and supporting liaison with stakeholders and required.
• Support Country Team in monitoring and reporting of project/activity progress by ensuring that record and report information are in accordance with the program’s monitoring, evaluation and learning procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all government and non-government stakeholders, based on mutual accountability and respect.
• Provide technical advice to Country Manager and Country Team in deepening partnerships and identifying entry points with government stakeholders, CSOs, academia, and private sector in relation to program and project activities.

People and culture

• Champion victim rights and Gender Equality, Disability Equity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) across all project activities and promote culturally sensitive and respectful communications.
• Fostering a culture that promotes learning, sharing of ideas, professional development and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrating and championing compliance with DT Global’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Manager and Leadership Team.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate qualifications in a related discipline – law and justice, human rights, international/social development, or international relations and demonstrated understanding of the national legislation and justice system;
• At least two years of professional experience in a relevant field (e.g. counter-trafficking in persons, counter-transnational organised crime, law and justice, human rights, international/social development, or international relations), preferably in an international or regional context;
• Demonstrated coordination and organisational skills, including the ability to plan and meet deadlines;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proactive with excellent presentation and facilitation skills;
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Thai language; and
• Strong information technology skills.

Desirable

• Understanding of human rights and rights-based approaches in development, particularly as these relate to trafficking in persons, labour migration or transnational organised crime.
• An understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning; and mainstreaming of GEDSI in program activities;
• Ability to work with diverse range and level of stakeholders, demonstrating high-level communication, and excellent interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships with key counterparts;
• Proven ability, or strong aptitude, to keep track of local and international developments in trafficking in persons, transnational organised crime. business and human rights, and current affairs.

How to Apply

For further information and instructions on how to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/AACTCPOTApply

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Wednesday, 22 July 2026 5:00 pm (BKK time)

Interested applicants must submit:

• A single document containing both a cover letter and a curriculum vitae detailing experience relevant to the role.
• The names and contact details of three professional referees
• Current or expected salary

ASEAN-ACT is committed to achieving workplace diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only candidates under positive consideration will be notified.

About DT Global

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com