Fwd: Vacancy Announcement - Amnesty International Thailand

[Arthit Suriyawongkul]

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From: <camp...@amnesty.or.th>
Date: 1 Oct 2014 05:31
Subject: Vacancy Announcement - Amnesty International Thailand

> Dear all,
> Amnesty International Thailand is recruiting a full-time staff to join the team as a Policy Advocacy Coordinator. The deadline for application is 13 October 2014. Please kindly share this information with your network who might be interested in this position.
> Best wishes,
> Sutharee
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> Vacancy Announcement
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> Amnesty International Thailand (AI Th)
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> JOB DESCRIPTION
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> Job Title:​Policy Advocacy Coordinator (Full-time)
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> Reports to:​Director
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> Overall purpose of job:
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> ​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.
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> Responsibilities
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> Monitor and document human rights developments and case studies and produce advocacy materials, reports and briefings
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> Monitor state laws, regulations and policies related to AI Human Rights themes.
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> Engage in advocacy meetings with politicians, government officials, diplomats and related international / national organizations
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> Engage and follow up with UN human rights mechanisms and ASEAN Human Rights related mechanisms
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> Engage in consultation meetings and work in partnership with lawyers, activists, civil society groups and experts.
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> Monitor and evaluate the impact of policy and advocacy activities.
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> 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
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> Gather information and provide regular updates for the Asia Pacific Team on the Thai human rights situation.
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> Instigating discussion, formulating the AI Th policy position for the ICM
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> Work as assigned by the supervisor
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> Qualifications Required
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> Thai nationality
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> At least two-year professional work experience with similar responsibilities
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> Proven coordinating and project management skills
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> Proven well Interpersonal skill
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> Proven well communication skill
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> Self-motivation
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> Good command of English and Thai (spoken and written)
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> Ability to work well on multiple tasks under pressure
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> Ability to travel or sometimes work irregular hours or on weekends
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> Commitment to Amnesty International’s mission and principles
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> Preferred
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> Experience and knowledge of human rights and social justice and/or education
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> Work experience in managing human rights training projects
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> Other terms and conditions
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> The “Conditions of Employment” of Amnesty International Thailand applies to the position, including:
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> Holiday:​​Minimum 13 public holidays announce by AI Thailand
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> Vacation days:   ​Full-time staff receive 12 days per annum
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> Sick days:           ​Maximum 30 days (if full-time staff take sick leave for
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> ​​​3 days or  more, staff may require to provide an official
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> ​​​medical certificate)
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> Office hours:​​9.30 – 17.30
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> Insurance:​​Life insurance, health insurance, and accident insurance
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> Pension:​​5% pension plan
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> Work-On-Own-Country (WOOC) Policy:
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> 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.
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> Information Security Policy:
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> All Staff are required to familiarise themselves and be willing to follow the Information security guidelines as issued by the Amnesty International Thailand.
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> Cultural Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy (CDEOP) Statement:
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> AI staff will work individually and collectively to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to working with others from a variety of cultures and backgrounds where the work of others is valued and respected; staff will carry out their tasks within the terms and intention of the CDEOP.
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> Health and Safety Statement:  
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> The staffs are required to comply with AI’s policy and rules relating to health and safety and its security regulations at work.
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> Applications must be submitted before 13 October 2014 and will not be returned please send your Resume to ad...@amnesty.or.th
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> Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
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> for more information  02-5138745 
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