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FERC: Scholarship Committee (SC) Officer
Work Description and Personal Qualities

Title: Scholarship Committee Officer
Reports to: The FERC Board/Advisory Committee (AC) and the FERC Scholarship Committee.
Main purpose: To chair the Scholarship Committee and manage the scholarship functions of
FERC.
Working hours: Estimated 15 hours per month; maybe more time during the months of November
through February.
Key tasks:
• Attend the majority of AC meetings and major events.
• Record meeting minutes of the SC (internal reporting).

• Prepare a summary report for the AC.
• Work closely with the Scholarship Committee members and manage tasks (see below) agreed
upon at Scholarship Committee meetings.
• Work with the Sponsored Student Program Coordinator – who is a default member of the
Scholarship Committee – in terms of planning bi-annual Scholarship Awards Ceremonies
including the student feedback process and invitations to sponsors.
• Work with Social Media Officer in terms of promoting the scholarship outcomes of FERC’s work.
• Work with the Events Planning Coordinator on all issues and in particular work with the
Treasurer to investigate the potential for additional fundraising including Give2Asia.
• Organize getting a photographer for student and events photos as needed.
• With the assistance of the Thai Liaison Officer, liaise with the Secondary Education Service
Area Office 34 (SESAO34) about all scholarship issues including:

- The selection process for students receiving new scholarships.
- The organization of bi-annual Scholarship Awards Ceremonies.
- The organization of field trips/school visits.
- Potential development of an M3 scholarship program
• With the assistance of the Thai Liaison Officer, the development and updating of the scholarship
application form and guide.
• Develop and manage the Scholarship Database.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably required by the Board/AC from time to time.
• Modifying speech template for Chairperson and including a brief intro to guest speaker if one is
scheduled for scholarship events.

Skills and experience:
• Possess sound Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills e.g. use a computer, tablet,
or mobile phone, send an email, browse the internet, and make a video call.
• A good command of written and spoken English.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
• Possess good time management skills.
• An ability to work independently, flexibly, and creatively.
• To be familiar with confidentiality requirements and data protection.

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