ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)

Position description

ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Advocacy and Campaigns Officer (ACO) to lead the organisation’s work on the Democracy and Fundamental Freedoms portfolio. The role will involve a significant amount of research and advocacy work, as well as wider program work aimed at advancing the role and effectiveness of parliamentarians in advancing these critical issues.

Among other things the ACO monitors human rights developments in the area of democracy and fundamental freedoms, liaise and identity strategic partners, support APHR in designing advocacy strategies, draft a wide range of outputs, organise events workshops and missions, and complete other tasks necessary for the project’s success.

He/She reports directly to the Research and Advocacy Director and closely liaises with members of Parliament who are part of APHR’s network.

Main responsibilities: 

Advocacy and Campaigns: 

• Lead in the development and implementation of advocacy and campaign strategies to promote the role of parliamentarians in advancing human rights relevant to the portfolio;
• Identify opportunities for APHR to engage the unique mandate of its membership on key human rights issues relevant to the portfolio;
• Develop and draft high quality research, advocacy and campaign material;
• Organize programs and activities relevant to the portfolio, including fact-finding missions and conferences; and
• Work closely with the Media and Communications Officer to develop appropriate messaging in media and social media outputs.

Research:

• Maintain oversight and understanding of the key developments relevant to the portfolio in the region and at the international level;
• Lead and conduct research on relevant issues to the portfolio and to APHR’s mandate; and
• Support in developing APHR’s position and policy recommendations on key issues relevant to the portfolio.

Partnership and networking:

• Consult, motivate and support APHR members to ensure their meaningful participation in APHR’s activities relevant to the portfolio; and
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts with rights holders, civil society, international organisations, government, and other key stakeholders relevant to the portfolio.

Administration & Other Responsibilities

• Support the drafting of annual work plan, budgets and activity reports including donor reporting;
• Support in proposal writing and identifying funding opportunities; and
• Carry out other duties, including logistics and administrative support in coordination with other Secretariat staff, as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field;
• Minimum of 4 years experience in human rights preferably on issues relating to the right to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly; association and democracy;
• Strong knowledge of the political context and human rights issues (especially on fundamental freedoms) in Southeast Asia, derived from direct working experience in the region;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills for a wide variety of audiences;
• Proven experience of designing advocacy campaigns and conducting research on human rights related issues;
• Strong networks with civil society organizations in Southeast Asia;
• Proven organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail;
• Ability to work as a member of an international team;
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization;
• Oral and written fluency in English;
• Ability and willingness to travel in the project region and beyond; and
• Be able to handle challenging and demanding work situations.

Desirable:

• Work attitude: Self-motivated, ability to use own initiative, flexible;
• Decision making: Sound judgement and the confidence to take independent action; a high degree of initiative and persistence combined with high levels of discretion and diplomacy;
• Analytical ability: Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information;
• Communications: Ability to build productive working relationships, influence and engage others;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, respectful, working effectively with others, listening, understanding and achieving appropriate results;
• Knowledge of at least one Southeast Asian language;
• Experience working with parliamentarians and/or government officials; and
• Proficient knowledge of Information Technology and excellent working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office software, and experience of working in global teams and use of appropriate communication tools.

Application instructions

Deadline for applications is on Monday, 31 May 2021. Send your CV/resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and why you think you are a good match for with the subject heading “Application: APHR Advocacy and Campaigns Officer”. Apologies in advance that due to the volume of applications received,  only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply please send an email to: [email protected]

ASEAN Nationals are encouraged to apply. 

APHR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates of all genders from all national, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.