Thailand: Protection International is looking for a representative in Thailand
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 29 Sep 2013
Call for applications: Protection International Representative for 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 PI Representative is responsible for coordination of PI’s work in Thailand and collaboration with PD-Indonesia. The PI Representative is part of a team of four. (S)he travels regularly in the region and occasionally to Europe.
Main responsibilities
Craft the strategic plans, implementation of the corresponding work plans and the application of PI policies to the work in the region, in coordination with Head Office;Represent PI towards stakeholders (local and international civil society, national and international authorities, donors) involved in the protection of HRD and develop strategic collaboration;Contribute to PI’s internal learning, exchange and knowledge-sharing (PI colleagues/teams in Africa, Latin-America and Europe);Bring the best out of the team (supervise, assess performance of staff);Account for PI’s work in Thailand to PI’s governance structure (regular reporting);Contribute to fund-raising efforts.
Skills & Experience
University degree in law, human rights, political science, social sciences or related field.5 years of work experience, 3 years of experience in team management.Experience in human rights work in Asia.Experience in project management (including financial dimension).Experience as educator/trainer.Excellent analytical and research skills.Excellent interpersonal, communication, representational and negotiation skills.Ability to bring the best out of a team.Excellent spoken and written English; Thai language skills are an important asset; French and/or Spanish language skills are an additional asset.Ability to work independently, high adaptability, ability to work under stress in a sensitive environment.High level of computer literacy.Available for travel and flexible working hours.
The offer
Part time: 20 hours per week.One-year contract renewable, with six month probation period. Starting date: November 1, 2013.Monthly net salary: 32,500 THB
How to apply:
Protection International promotes gender equality and fights all forms of discrimination.
To apply for the position please send your resume, cover letter and names and contact details of 3 references before 29 September 2013 to the following email: recruitment@protectioninternational.org and include the subject line: “Application for PI Representative Thailand”.
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.Interviews are scheduled to be held in the week of 30 September. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
