This year-long fellowship has been developed as a joint project of the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (APR2P) and ALTSEAN-Burma in order to provide opportunities for young practitioners to contribute directly to ongoing work in the field of atrocity prevention.

ABOUT ALTSEAN-BURMA

ALTSEAN-Burma (the Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma), a Bangkok-based human rights group, works with a broad range of people from Southeast Asia and beyond, to promote the cause of human rights and democracy in Burma. We are known for our advocacy activities, our publications, and our training programs. Our work is centered on 3 thematic priorities:

• Atrocity Prevention
• Business and Human Rights
• Women’s Participation and Leadership

The ALTSEAN team is currently comprised of a team of 14 full time staff at our office in Bangkok, as well as a consultant translator/ co-trainer. This role will require working in close collaboration with the Coordinator, Program Officer and Atrocity Prevention Project Officer.

DUTIES

The main tasks of the Atrocity Prevention Fellow will be to work with the Atrocity Prevention Project Officer, the Coordinator, and other colleagues on the following tasks:

• Coordinate and implement Semester 6 of the Bridges MM youth atrocity prevention program.
• Research and write summaries and sections for Coupwatch reports and thematic trackers
• Support the Alliance Against CRSV – Myanmar. The Alliance of diverse groups from Burma/Myanmar works against Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, and supports survivors.
• Assist with the human rights defender fellowship, and training programs including the Women of Burma program, and Transitional Justice trainings.
• Assist with joint projects of ALTSEAN and the APR2P Centre, including engagement with related youth networks and activities.
• Other duties as directed by the Coordinator.

TERMS OF CONTRACT

• Duration of 12 months.
• Minimum of 40 working hours per week, excluding public holidays.
• 12 days annual leave per 12 months or pro-rata equivalent.
• Breakfast and lunch available at the office on workdays.
• Compliance with the Staff Manual, including security protocols. Compliance with COVID-19 policy that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated and boosted.

During the 3-month probation period:

• Provision of accommodation at the office (single furnished room) or alternative. Those who opt to stay at their own accommodation may be given a small transport allowance in lieu of accommodation subsidy.
• Monthly allowance of THB 11,000.
• Reimbursement of visa expenses to a maximum of THB 13,000 for the probation period.

After satisfactory completion of the 3-month probation, the fellow will:

• Receive a monthly living allowance of THB 11,000 and a monthly visa allowance of THB 13,000 on a cash-in-hand basis (THB 24,000 nett per month).
• Be able to claim reimbursement to a maximum THB 500 /month for health expenditures (subject to production of receipts for allowed expenditure – medical, dental, medicines, vitamins, contraception, and therapeutic massage). Unused health allowance can accumulate and be claimed for larger bills incurred. Receive THB 3000 every 6 months as a contribution to health insurance.

Note: A review of the monthly living allowance will be made as the fellowship progresses, and may be upgraded after a budget review.

Respect for and adherence to the security precautions and policies of the ALTSEAN-Burma Secretariat is essential. The Secretariat team is made up of people from a broad range of backgrounds; therefore cultural sensitivity is a priority. The ALTSEAN-Burma Secretariat is a non-smoking workplace.

How to Apply:

Fill in the application form and upload your CV at https://tinyurl.com/3znv4vzc. Applications submitted in any other format will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.

Short-listed candidates will be required to submit a written assignment provided by ALTSEAN-Burma prior to the interview. The interview may also include a short written test.

If you experience difficulties submitting your application, please email: altsean.recruitment@gmail.com