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Oganization : Mekong Migration Network (MMN)

The Mekong Migration Network is looking for an INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY OFFICER

Overview of the Mekong Migration Network

MMN is a sub-regional network of civil society organizations and research institutes working on migration issues in Mekong countries. MMN’s joint areas of work include advocacy, information monitoring, research, capacity building and networking. Please seewww.mekongmigration.org for more information about MMN.

 Roles and responsibilities:

1. Information Monitoring and Dissemination

*Collate and circulate information regarding migration in the Mekong

*Alert MMN members and the Secretariat when there are urgent issues to which MMN should respond

 2. Research and Advocacy (Focus on Burma/Myanmar)

*Carry out research and advocacy work on Burma/Myanmar

*Act as the communication point to coordinate with MMN members and other partners in Burma/Myanmar for various projects

*Assist preparation and implementation of capacity building activities for migrants’ rights advocates in Burma/Myanmar

 3. Coordination and management of MMN research projects, partnerships, and contacts

*Update MMN members’ contacts and membership statuses to ensure smooth communication with members

*Facilitate communication and coordination with MMN members in Burma/Myanmar

*Assist in the coordination MMN’s ongoing research projects, particularly the “Roles of Countries of Origin” project which involves research and advocacy as to what roles countries of origin can/should play to protect their workers abroad.

*Coordinate desk research done by other staff and volunteers in order to regularly update our online database “Legally Binding” (summary of national labour laws in the Mekong countries) and “Online Annotated Bibliography”

 4. MMN Webpage and Social Media

*Update the MMN website and other social media tools

*Pro-actively develop the MMN webpage and social media presence to maximize their usefulness as a tool for advocacy and information dissemination

*Update MMN’s online resources including “Legally Binding” and “Online Annotated Bibliography”

 5. Translation

*Translate materials between Burmese and English when necessary

*Provide Burmese-English translation in MMN meetings when necessary

 6. Other tasks

*as assigned

 S/he will work as a part of the small multi-cultural team and report directly to the Regional Coordinator. As a sub-regional network, the job involves frequent travel. 

 Qualifications and Experience

Essential

 *Relevant degree or equivalent experience

*Fluency and strong written skills in English and Burmese

*Strong public speaking skills in English and Burmese

*Strong commitment to and understanding of migration issues in Mekong countries

*Good understanding of the country context for Burma/Myanmar

*Experience working on issues relating to human rights, migration, gender or development

*Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

*Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

*Excellent attention to detail

*Proven computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

*Commitment to MMN’s approach and values

*Abilityto travel

 Desirable

*Some experience on website and database management

*Experience working with social media (Twitter, Facebook etc.)

*Experience of national and regional advocacy

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For those interested, please email your CV and a cover letter along with a list of two referees’ contact details and a writing sample in English for the attention of MMN Regional Coordinator, Ms. Reiko Harima at reiko@mekongmigration.org by 6 December 2015.  We will not be able to notify all applicants unless they are chosen for an interview. Short listed candidates will also be asked to submit a sample Burmese-English translation.  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.