Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) is currently inviting women from Asia Pacific countries (specifically from the sub-regions of the Pacific, East Asia, Central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia) with relevant experience and skills to apply for the position of Programme Associate for the Grounding the Global programme.

APWLD is a regional network of women’s organisations and activists in Asia Pacific, committed to women’s human rights and feminist movements. APWLD’s members are drawn from 27 countries and the secretariat is based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The successful applicants will work with our committed team and membership to cultivate feminist movements, women’s human rights, Development Justice and democratic accountability. APWLD encourages diversity and will prioritise applications from subregions that currently are less represented in its secretariat: East Asia, Central Asia and the Pacific.

If you are deeply committed to supporting feminist, progressive movements and challenging structural globalised inequalities, please consider applying to join our powerful team!

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of women’s human rights in Asia Pacific, and ability to work with a diverse, membership-driven network;
2. A degree in law is preferred; qualifications in social and political sciences; human rights, economics, or women’s studies will also be considered;
3. Excellent command of English language, both oral and written, and demonstrated ability to write research or activity reports. Proficiency in language other than English is an asset;
4. Minimum of two years’ experience in development work or women’s human rights at the national, regional or international level;
5. Experience and knowledge of national, regional and international mechanisms, such as the UN Human Rights Council, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, or a national human rights institution.
6. Good interpersonal skills, with ability to network in a multicultural environment and to develop strong professional relationships with members and other stakeholders;
7. Must be able to travel overseas as required;
8. Experience in desk research, qualitative and quantitative research skills, and capacity to analyse and critique economic, social and development policies is an asset;
9. Project management skills including programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is an asset;
10. Proficient computer skills – familiarity in using online shared platforms such as Google Suite and Dropbox is preferred.

Remuneration
Salary range commences at THB 34,500 (equivalent of USD 1,000) per month. Other benefits include contributions to employment pension fund, education allowance for children, 13th month salary, housing allowance and relocation allowances for staff required to relocate to Chiang Mai.

A probationary period of four months applies.

This is a full-time position with an initial two-year contract (renewable).

How to apply?
Interested applicants should submit the following:

1. Completed Application Form (http://apwld.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/APWLD-Application-form_Programme-Associate-2018.doc)
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
3. Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
4. A sample of written work in English, which demonstrates the applicant’s knowledge, research and analytical skills particularly in the area of women, law and development (e.g. an article, report, or programme workplan)

Please send these via email with the subject line “Application for GG PA position” to Kim Nguyen at kim@apwld.org, by no later than 20 September 2018.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Email id: kim(at)apwld.org