Please find the job description for the position of Asia Pacific Refugee
Rights Network Officer for which we are recruiting. The person will be
based in Bangkok, and the deadline for application is 18 September 2009.
Please circulate as widely as you can, as it is important for us to find
the right person to take on this role as soon as possible.
Job Announcement
Position Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network Officer
Location Bangkok, Thailand
Employment Duration • 10 months contract renewable subject to successful
performance evaluation and fundraising.
• Subject to 3 months probation at the beginning of contract Salary &
Benefits • A competitive salary in local currency will be offered
according to the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications
• Health and Accident Insurance
• Relocation allowance
• Round trip air ticket
Closing date 18 September 2009
Interview Dates 19-20 September 2009
About the Organisation
As a membership-based regional human rights organisation, FORUM-ASIA
works to promote and protect all human rights including the right to
development through collaboration and cooperation among human rights
defenders and organisations in Asia. Founded in 1991, FORUM-ASIA is
committed to building an alternative society that is peaceful, just,
equitable and ecologically sustainable; where all human rights of all
individuals, groups and peoples—in particular, the poor, marginalised
and discriminated people—are fully respected and realised in accordance
with internationally accepted human rights norms and standards.
FORUM-ASIA, as a NGO in Consultative Status with the UN, also advocates
human rights issues through engagement with governments,
inter-governmental organisations and the UN for better promotion and
protection of all human rights. FORUM-ASIA presently has 46 member
organisations across Asia and it has offices in Bangkok,Thailand and
Geneva, Switzerland.
Summary of the Programme
FORUM-ASIA is a founding member and host organisation of the Asia
Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN). The APRRN is a growing network
of more than 100 civil society organisations and individuals committed
to advancing the rights of refugees in the Asia Pacific Region through
information sharing, mutual capacity building and joint advocacy. The
APRRN Steering Committee, under the leadership of the Steering Committee
Coordinator, provides strategic and policy direction to the APRRN.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Officer shall report to the Coordinator
of the Steering Committee APRRN, and shall:
• Implement the plans of the APRRN, providing administrative support for
its activities
• Organise the annual/biannual Asia Pacific Consultation on Refugee Rights
• Maintain and improve effective, regular and secure communication
amongst APRRN members (including email lists and monthly bulletins)
• Build and maintain the membership of the APRRN, creating consultative
mechanisms to assist the Steering Committee in decision-making as well
as ensuring up to date records of membership
• Facilitate the development of common advocacy positions and
collaborative activities on key issues in the region for joint advocacy
• Liaise with external partners and stakeholders of the APRRN, including
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
• Coordinate strategic interventions in regional and international
refugee policy-setting arenas
• Develop capacity building programmes and shared resources to support
the work of APRRN members in advocating for refugee rights
• Write, submit and implement funding proposals for key activities of
the APRRN
• Maintain the public relations of the APRRN, including serving as a
focal point for queries, maintaining the website, coordinating press
releases and organising public events
Basic Qualifications and Criteria
Education:
1. Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in law, politics,
international relations, development or social science disciplines
2. Some formal training in human rights and/or refugee rights
Competence:
1. Mature personality; ability to work in a multicultural setting and in
a demanding working environment with cross programme coordination
2. Diplomatic, tactful, and thoughtful in speech and conduct; good
social and communication skills; builds rapport easily
3. Reliable, self-motivated, disciplined, positive in outlook
4. Able to work under pressure and to manage a team in order to meet
deadlines
5. Flexible in thinking an action; able to respond to unexpected demands
and challenges
6. Strong technical aptitude and expertise with MS office tools
(including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products: Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
7. Able to train and supervise new associates (interns/volunteers) with
clarity regarding output quality and deadline.
8. Ability to work as part of a team under the direction of team leaders
to meet agreed upon goals
Experience:
1. Minimum three years work experience in promoting and protecting the
human rights of forced migrants (refugees, internally displaced persons
and/or stateless persons) and/or providing humanitarian assistance to
these populations, preferably both at the national level in the Asia
Pacific region and in regional/international contexts
2. Experience in developing advocacy positions and/or conducting policy
research
3. Experience liaising with the UNHCR, international human rights and
humanitarian NGOs, and working closely with national NGOs and
community-based organisations focusing on the rights of refugees and
other forced migrants
4. Experience in consulting with multiple partners in different contexts
in order to design and implement coordinated responses
5. Understands the overall socio-political situation as well as human
rights situation in the Asia
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