Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand, with occasional travel within the region.
Duration: 24 months
Start date: November 15, 2026
About ASI:
Adam Smith International is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies more stable, and governments more effective. Our clients are governments, international organizations, companies, and foundations. They come to us to develop strategies and to design, deliver and evaluate programs that address the big challenges facing the world.
As a company with experience of delivering lasting results, including in fragile states and where there is conflict, we are prepared to manage a high level of risk to achieve our purpose.
Our core team of staff and technical experts, in multiple offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require.
ASI is owned and operated by its employees. We are committed to corporate integrity and a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial performance. This commitment was formally recognized when we became a certified B Corp. The certification indicates we balance profit and purpose through the highest standards of transparency and accountability as well as social and environmental performance.
The role
ASI is looking for a Grants/Logistics/M&E Officer based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to support a newly awarded U.S. Department of State program working with Burmese civil society.
Managing the program's grants to Burmese civil society organizations is the main focus of the role. The Officer will also provide light logistics and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) support to the small program team.
Key responsibilities
Grants
Manage the full grant cycle: calls for proposals, application review, pre-award assessments, award, monitoring and closeout.
Prepare grant agreements and amendments in line with U.S. Government rules (2 CFR 200), the award terms and ASI policy.
Screen grantees against SAM.gov, OFAC and other required sanctions lists.
Act as the main day-to-day contact for grantees, building trusted relationships and supporting them to meet reporting and compliance requirements.
Review grantee financial and narrative reports, process disbursements and follow up on any issues.
Maintain complete, audit-ready grant files and a grants tracker.
Logistics
Coordinate travel, accommodation and events for staff, grantees and participants.
Support procurement and keep the asset register up to date.
Monitoring and evaluation
Collect and compile data from grantees against program indicators.
Contribute to program reports to ASI and the Department of State.
Reporting
The Officer reports to the Chief of Party in Chiang Mai.
Degree in development, business administration, social sciences or a related field.
At least 3 years' experience managing grants on donor-funded programs, ideally U.S. Government awards.
Experience working with Burmese civil society organizations.
Fluent written and spoken Burmese and English.
Understanding of the context in Myanmar.
Strong organization, attention to detail and Excel skills.
Some experience with logistics and/or M&E is an advantage.
Skills Required
- Degree in development, business administration, social sciences, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience managing grants on donor-funded programs
- Experience with U.S. Government awards is ideally preferred
- Experience working with Burmese civil society organizations
- Fluent written and spoken Burmese and English
- Understanding of the context in Myanmar
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Strong Excel skills
- Some experience with logistics and/or monitoring and evaluation
What We Do
Adam Smith International is a global advisory and international development company. It works locally with governments, foundations, companies, international organisations, businesses, and civil society to strengthen economies, stabilize societies, and improve government effectiveness. The employee-owned firm designs, delivers, and evaluates tailored strategies and programmes addressing major global challenges across countries at all stages of development, including complex, fragile, and developing environments.
