Vacancy Announcement

Amnesty International Thailand (AI Th)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:      Policy Advocacy Coordinator (Full-time)

Reports to:    Director

Overall purpose of job:

          To be responsible for the management of the Policy Advocacy programme of Amnesty International Thailand, including the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of the Policy Advocacy programme as approved by the Director. The Policy Advocacy Coordinator reports to the Director and works closely with the researchers and IGO coordinator at AI International Team, other staff and partners.

Responsibilities

Monitor and document human rights developments and case studies and produce advocacy materials, reports and briefings

Monitor state laws, regulations and policies related to AI Human Rights themes.

Engage in advocacy meetings with politicians, government officials, diplomats and related international / national organizations

Engage and follow up with UN human rights mechanisms and ASEAN Human Rights related mechanisms

Engage in consultation meetings and work in partnership with lawyers, activists, civil society groups and experts.

Monitor and evaluate the impact of policy and advocacy activities.

Work in close collaboration and communication with other departments; explaining policies of AI and partner organizations / coalitions in which AI Th works, for the benefit of AI Th members, activisits, board members, other staff

Gather information and provide regular updates for the Asia Pacific Team on the Thai human rights situation.

Instigating discussion, formulating the AI Th policy position for the ICM

Work as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications 

Required

Thai nationality

At least two-year professional work experience with similar responsibilities

Proven coordinating and project management skills

Proven well Interpersonal skill

Proven well communication skill

Self-motivation

Good command of English and Thai (spoken and written)

Ability to work well on multiple tasks under pressure

Ability to travel or sometimes work irregular hours or on weekends

Commitment to Amnesty International’s mission and principles

Preferred

Experience and knowledge of human rights and social justice and/or education

Work experience in managing human rights training projects

Other terms and conditions

The “Conditions of Employment” of Amnesty International Thailand applies to the position, including:

Holiday:                 Minimum 13 public holidays announce by AI Thailand

Vacation days:         Full-time staff receive 12 days per annum

Sick days:               Maximum 30 days 

Office hours:           9.30 – 17.30

Insurance:              Life insurance, health insurance, and accident insurance

Pension:                 5% pension plan

Work-On-Own-Country (WOOC) Policy:

The staff must not investigate or collect information about actual or possible cases of human rights violations in their own country in order to maintain impartiality.

Applications must be submitted before 13 October 2014 

and will not be returned

Please send your Cover letter and Resume to admin@amnesty.or.th

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

For more information  02-5138745