: Protection International (PI)
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: 12 December 2014
Protection International (PI) is seeking to recruit a Protection Officer in Thailand
PI is an international non-profit organization researching strategies and security management tools that protect human rights defenders and sharing its expertise in this area with people at risk for their human rights work all around the world. PI sees human rights defenders as agents of change who form a pillar of free and just societies. In many parts of the world, HRDs face threats from state and non-state actors for their human rights work. PI works with human rights defenders to develop strategies tailored to their profile and context.
The role
The Protection Officer works with partners (human rights organisations, communities and individual human rights defenders) in developing security and advocacy strategies to improve their own protection. PI has been working with partners focussing on issues related to community-based human rights defenders (HRDs) in contexts of exploitation of natural resources. The Protection Officer is part of a team of four and reports to the PI Representative in Thailand. Although the position is based in Bangkok, (s)he travels regularly within the country.
Main responsibilities
Monitor on a daily basis the situation of community based HRDs and develop appropriate and effective responses to their security protection in coordination with PI Representative;
Assist PI Representative in Thailand to conduct security training /workshop sessions in Thailand and possibly other countries in the region;
Conduct security trainings in Thailand according to time line and speed agreed with PI Representative;
Liaise with community based HRDs and reporting to PI Representative;
Contribute on the documentation of human rights violations in Thailand;
Make logistical and administrative arrangements related to capacity building activities and other activities relevant to the work conducted by the Protection Desk Thailand
Assisting in translations, report and requests to assist PI Representative in Thailand
Propose adaptations of PI’s Training Manual for Human Rights Defenders according to specific requirements of local, national and regional context;
Report on training sessions (including on their evaluation and to propose any recommendations on possible adaptations);
Analyse and document the situation of HRDs and HROs at risk in Thailand and provide security advice;
Assess training needs among target groups within the mandate of the Office in Thailand;
Collaborate and prepare reports for the PI Representative in Thailand on programmatic and thematic topics;
Hand in, in a timely manner, financial reports related to the Protection Officer's activities under supervision of the Office Manager in Bangkok;
Contribute to the development of the organisation’s security plan, update it and abide by it;
Keep abreast of the political situation in the country and contribute to the organizational political analysis;
Skills & Experience
University degree in law, human rights, political science, social sciences or related field.
3-5 years of work experience
Experience in human rights work in Thailand or the region.
Experience as educator/trainer.
Excellent analytical and research skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain working relationship to achieve the goals of Protection International (PI)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, representational and negotiation skills.
Excellent spoken and written English and Thai.
Ability to work independently, high adaptability, ability to work under stress in a sensitive environment.
Creativity/Initiative and good team player
Proficient in Microsoft Windows applications, Excel format and power point
Available for travel and flexible working hours.
The offer: A one-year contract with a three months’ probation period.
To apply for the position please send your resume, cover letter and names and contact details of 2 references before 11 January 2014 to the following email: recruitment@protectioninternational.org including in the subject line: “Application for Advocacy Officer in Thailand”. Interviews are scheduled to be held in the week of 19-23 January, 2015. Starting date is planned for 2nd February, 2015.
Include your name in the file name of your application documents, e.g. John_Smith_CV.doc. Do not attach any certificates or references at this stage of the recruitment process.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
