Assistant Manager (International Development) - Asia Pacific

JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager – Asia Pacific  

TEAM: Adam Smith International - Asia Pacific  

REPORTS TO: Principal Manager - Asia Pacific 

LOCATION: Bangkok, Thailand. 

Join Us in Shaping Global Development! 

• Do you thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments and want to work alongside a global team? 

• Do you have experience with international NGOs, diplomatic agencies, embassies, or multinational organizations? 

• Are you fluent in English and adept at managing projects in diverse, fast-paced settings? 

• Are you looking to grow your career in project management and business development within the international development sector? 

• Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in international development?

If this sounds like you, Adam Smith International (ASI) invites you to apply for the Assistant Manager – Asia Pacific position in our Bangkok office! 

About Adam Smith International 

Adam Smith International (Australia) Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adam Smith International. It was established in 2012, in Sydney, as the company’s regional APAC headquarters. Since then, we have worked in 26 countries across the region, with live operations in 16 Asia-Pacific countries. Our team is engaged in BD, project management and consulting activities across a range of sectors including private sector and market systems development, economic governance and public financial management, agriculture and agribusiness, sustainable infrastructure, energy transition, climate adaption, extractives regulation, gender equality and social inclusion, criminal justice and security sector reform. 

In 2021, ASI Australia established a regional representative office in Bangkok, Thailand, to service our growing Southeast Asia portfolio. It is within the Bangkok office that this Assistant Manager role will be based, working closely with our APAC colleagues at our Sydney regional headquarters and based throughout the region. 

About the Role 

Based in our Bangkok regional office, the Assistant Manager will play a crucial role in project administration in ensuring financial and operational performance of projects. This position will also contribute for business development, and proposal coordination while supporting and learning from experienced Project Managers in the team. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop hands-on experience in project management and international development consulting. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Project management:  

Support Program Managers in the Asia Pacific team in the successful management of projects. Which includes:   

• Support Program Managers in project administration, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, work planning, and logistics coordination (e.g., booking travel, organizing visas). 

• Assist in consultant management by preparing contracts, conducting due diligence, and maintaining record-keeping trackers. 

• Support hiring project staff/advisors/associates by preparing Terms of Reference/job descriptions and contracts for new consultants, undertaking due diligence for new consultants, subcontractors and other partners 

Collaboration and communication 

• Collaborate with global colleagues to strengthen Asia Pacific presence in internal messaging, websites, policies, working groups and more  

• Work with the team to produce communications materials that detail the company’s experience and capability in the Asia Pacific region  

Business development  

• Conduct background research on business development opportunities and support sector-specific and regional research for technical proposals. 

• Assist in proposal development by formatting documents, updating team CVs, obtaining expense costs, and negotiating consultant fee rates. 

Who We're Looking For 

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable professional with: 

• At least 5 years’ experience in project administration, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Fluency in English comparable to an IELTS Band 7 or higher, with experience in working in an English-speaking work environment.

• Higher level of computer skills including the full Microsoft suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with databases and project management software an advantage.

• A degree in a relevant field, e.g. operations management, risk management, business administration or international development.

• A background in working with multinational organizations is required, with preference for experience with INGOs, UN agencies or embassies.

• Experience in international development is advantageous.

What We Offer You 

We offer you a dynamic and friendly team environment and the opportunity to work on a highly successful portfolio of programs. We have a strong commitment to our people and strive to live by our values: 

• Partnership: Bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, we adopt an inclusive approach to work, communicating effectively, sharing information, and building relationships. 

• Impact: Creating lasting impact in complex, challenging situations and using resources responsibly, being accountable to and making decisions in line with our triple bottom line of people, planet and profit. 

• Creativity: Finding new ways to create value through innovative thinking, technology and better ways of working, we challenge the status quo, make it personal, and learn from others. 

We have built a culture to reflect our values, full of likeminded professionals who are smart, passionate and great at what they do. 

ASI is committed to continually improve the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention and development of a diverse range of talented people. We want people to be comfortable bringing their whole self to work and recognize that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity. #Happy to talk flexible working 

Heard Enough? Ready to Apply? 

We would love to hear from you.

Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and separate cover letter which addresses the “About You” selection criteria above no later than Wednesday, 30 April 2025.  

A full position description will be provided to shortlisted candidates. 

To be considered for this position, the successful applicant must be a Thai National with pre-existing work rights in Thailand. 

The right candidate, possessing relevant experience, qualifications, and expertise, will be offered a starting salary of THB 70,000 per month.