Duties and Responsibilities
The Fellow will be working under the supervision of FORUM-ASIA’s NHRI Programme Officer. Work hours are from 10:00 –18:00 ICT. Flexible hours can be negotiated with the team.
The Fellow shall carry out the following duties:
- Compile, clean, and synthesise data obtained from ANNI members for the Annual Report 2021, and liaise with external researchers and/or consultants for streamlining findings and trends, when required;
- Prepare timely drafts of the Annual Report for review, along with the NHRI Programme Officer and Associate;
- Assist in collating data and updating the NHRI Programme’s database on Asian NHRIs’ responses to COVID-19;
- Assist the NHRI Programme team in providing report-writing, note-taking, and logistical support for internal and external events, when required;
- Assist in organising events, or any other online/offline initiative by the Programme;
- Participate regularly in team and organisational meetings; and
- Assist in any other tasks as required by supervisor
Qualifications and requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of human rights, or a related subject such as sociology, politics, international development, international relations, international law, or Asian studies.
Essential Criteria:
- At least one year of experience in the field of human rights, preferably working with NHRIs
- Understanding of the overall socio-political situation as well as the human rights situation in the Asian region, and practical knowledge of international human rights standards, mechanisms and practices;
- Knowledge of the working of NHRIs in the Asia region, and their mechanisms;
- Excellent research and documentation skills, and knowledge of research software (i.e NVivo/ATLAS.ti/MAXQDA etc) is an advantage;
- Good technical aptitude and expertise with MS Office tools;
- Good analytical, communication, and report drafting and writing skills;
- Ability to solve problems and work in a multicultural team;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and;
- Self-motivated and willingness to learn.
For more information of FORUM-ASIA and the programme please click HERE
How to apply
Interested applicants should fill in the Fellowship Application Form and return the form by email together with a self-introduction letter and a CV to [email protected] by 26 April 2021, midnight Bangkok Time (UTC+7), stating “NHRI Fellow Application” in the subject line.
Late applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of the selection.
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