RESEARCH & PROGRAM SUPPORT FELLOW

ALTSEAN reserves the right to interview and/or appoint suitable candidates at its earliest convenience, so early applications are encouraged.

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.

We are looking for a multi-skilled person to join the team as a fellow (intern) for twelve (12) months, carrying out the duties listed below while maintaining a sense of humor. Candidates who have experience volunteering or working in the Burma movement or other human rights movements will be at an advantage.

This position will give the successful applicant the opportunity to contribute directly to the smooth functioning of ALTSEAN’s operations, including our advocacy and capacity-building work. Half of the workload will be to contribute to thematic trackers and our monthly CoupWatch briefer which are important advocacy tools.

This position will suit an individual who is highly efficient; comfortable working in close collaboration with a team of diverse people, willing to work long hours and able to observe the strict discipline and security protocols of the office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required.

The ALTSEAN team is comprised of the Coordinator (who leads the organization and delivers many off-site trainings), Program Officer, Admin Manager, Accountant, Atrocity Prevention Project Officer, Atrocity Prevention Fellow, Business and Human Rights Fellow, Human Rights and Democracy Fellow, Women of Burma Trainer, Communications Officer, and a general support staff. The successful applicant may be offered a fulltime position toward the end of the internship, subject to work performance, team dynamics and funding.

DUTIES

Program support:

1. Assist the Coordinator and Program Officer with tracking advocacy and capacity-building activities and impacts, for use in narrative reporting.
2. Assist the Coordinator and Program Officer with tasks associated with proposal writing as well as monitoring and evaluation of current projects.

Advocacy and Capacity-building support:

1. Research and write summaries and sections for ALTSEAN’s CoupWatch reports and thematic trackers, particularly in Conflict and Displacement. Assist in the production of briefers, factsheets, and other advocacy tools for ALTSEAN and its partners.
2. Provide support for the Women of Burma Program, including delivery of some classes and update of individual modules.
3. Help update ALTSEAN’s training modules related to TAV (Advocacy), ELT & ELTb (Economic Literacy Training and Business and Human Rights Trainings), TRJ & TRJa (Transitional Justice and Atrocity Prevention Trainings), and CCC (Conflict, COVID-19 and Climate Change). ALTSEAN is currently transforming our in-person workshop content into short videos that can be used for hybrid workshops, to overcome restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the military coup. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this process.
4. Other duties as directed by the Coordinator.

TERMS OF CONTRACT

• Minimum duration of 12 months. Tenure and remuneration will be upgraded and extended subject to work performance, team dynamics, and available funding.
• 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.
• Basic travel insurance covering probation period in Thailand*

During the 3-month probation period:

• The successful candidate will be provided with subsidized accommodation during this period. 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 10,000*

* Please closely consult and coordinate with ALTSEAN management to obtain prior approval before purchasing, or to coordinate purchase by ALTSEAN. Retain receipts and relevant documentation for submission to ALTSEAN.

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 net 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.

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.