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Opening: Policy Advocacy Volunteer

Asylum Access is an innovative non-profit founded to make refugee rights a reality in Africa, Asia and Latin America.  We help refugees assert their fundamental rights using four integrated tools; individualized legal counsel and/or representation, community legal empowerment, policy advocacy and strategic litigation.  With offices in Ecuador, Mexico, Thailand, Tanzania and Malaysia, we provide direct legal assistance reaching over 10,000 refugees per year.

Asylum Access Thailand (AAT) is looking for a Policy Advocacy Volunteer based in their Bangkok Office.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Duration: 3-4 months (with the possibility that following this the role will transition to a paid position subject to performance and budget)

Stipend: A limited monthly stipend will contribute to daily costs

Responsibilities

• Assisting AAT’s Country Director on policy advocacy priorities according to AAT’s annual plan.
• To cultivate and maintain relationships with the Thai government, NGOs and other key Thai stakeholders, specifically with regard to the refugee screening mechanism and issues relating to alternatives to detention.  
• Attend networking meetings and provide up to date information and reports to the Country Director and management team.
• To develop and implement projects aimed at raising awareness and understanding of refugee issues among the Thai population.
• Maintaining AAT’s relationship management system database

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor degree in Human Rights, Social Development, Political Science, Law or a related field.
• An interest in and awareness of refugee issues, human rights, or international affairs.
• Experience and knowledge of advocacy tools and previous involvement in advocacy projects
• An easy going personality with an understanding of the importance of working as part of a team and the ability to carefully follow the direction of AAT management.
• A positive and outgoing attitude with ability to work well in a diverse and multicultural background.
• Basic working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, MS Office and related tools (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Knowledge of Thai and English are required, both speaking and writing

Asylum Access takes protection & safeguarding extremely seriously. Employment is subject to our Child & Vulnerable Adult protection standards including where possible, background checks. Adherence to our Safeguarding Policy is mandatory for all staff, volunteers, and interns.

To apply:

Please send a cover letter, a resume and an academic example of written English to AAT to dulyapon.somsri@asylumaccess.org with the subject line “Policy Advocacy Volunteer Application”. Please be sure to specify in your cover letter what makes you uniquely qualified to be a volunteer with AAT, how volunteering with us fits into your career plans, and the date that you expect to be available. 

The closing date for applications is 4 March 2018.