[hre-asiapacific] Vacancy at FORUM-ASIA

Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) " NGO in Special
consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United
Nations". FORUM-ASIA has immediate opening for the following position:

Position: Coordinator, Project on Dialogue Between Regional
Inter-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society

Project duration: present  30 June 2007
Report to: Director, Human Rights (HR) Promotion Programme Team members:
Project coordinators under the Programme Coordinates with: HR Protection
Programme, Capacity Building Programme,
Administrative Department, Executive Summary:With an increase in regional
and sub-regional State-State cooperation and information sharing on
security matters, this project is created to support
and complement civil society engagement with these Inter-Governmental
mechanisms.

Forum-Asia has now emerged as a focal point for regional and inter-regional
human rights activities and networks, such as the Asian-Europe People's
Forum (AEPF), Conference of NGOs in Consultation Relationship with the UN
(CONGO), ESCR-Net, International Civil Society Forum for Democracy
(ICSF-D), Vienna plus 10, Asian Civil Society Forum (ACSF), Asian People
Security Network (APSN), Asia Peace Alliance (APA), the ASEAN People's
Assembly (APA) etc.  This has broadened Forum-Asia's pool of partner
organisations in the region to include not only member organisations but
also organisations which are part of these various networks. Forum-Asia
will continue to pursue such active networking and linkages.

As the continuity from Forum-Asia last three years' works, this project seeks:
.       To develop the abilities of member organisations and partners to
interact with sub-regional intergovernmental bodies.
.       To strengthen existing ASEAN People Assembly (APA) and South Asian
People's Assembly (SAPA) mechanisms to dialogue with inter-governmental
forums and functional secretariats
.       To initiate a civil society dialogue and cooperation mechanism
working on common human rights and peace issues in North East Asia
.       To support dialogue and cooperation between citizens, community,

civil society and people's organisation in Asia and Europe for the
promotion of a social and political fabric which can be the foundation for
sustainable economic and social development.
.       To facilitate members/ networks engagement in other sub-regional or
regional civil-society initiatives.

The long term aims of this project are to achieve:
o       A more transparent and accountable inter-governmental platforms to
national constituency, and more acceptance of NGOs and human rights
defenders' engagement
o       Members and partners of FORUM-ASIA acquire stronger skills and well
organized in lobbying ASEAN, SAARC
o       Civil society concerns and other regional mechanisms/ advocacy
raised/ accepted by ministers or sub-committees at larger ASEAN, SAARC or
other regional meetings.
o       Stronger cooperation between Asia and Europe civil societies on
joint campaign and advocacy for a more just and equal world.
o       Stronger cooperation among the second track (Academic) and third
track (Civil Society) towards peace and security.
o       The voice of the people be amplified through the strengthening of
these civil society networks
Key Areas of Responsibilities:

1. Develop, design and implement advocacy projects at country and regional
levels in collaboration with members and partner organizations of FORUM-ASIA
2. Establish and strengthen linkages with networks and alliances with
like-minded organizations
3. Planning, reporting and budgeting
4. Monitoring and evaluation of advocacy projects Forum-Asia believes in
working together as a team and it is in this spirit that the Project
Coordinator will work in close collaboration/ cooperation and coordination
with the FA Protection, Promotion and Capacity Building

Programmes team members and others, to contribute to the development of the
unit and its work with the broader framework of Forum-Asia. Forum-Asia
believes in the equal value of all people, mutual respect and participatory
approaches in its work and expects that all staff will
uphold and practice these values.

Specific Duties:
1. Develop, design and implement projects at country and regional levels in
collaboration with members and partner organizations
- Develop advocacy projects and implement/ organize where necessary
- Provide technical supports in terms of information, materials and act as
resource person as per request of partner members
- Assist partners and members in development of materials for training and/
or for campaign and other advocacy related activities
- Undertake full responsibilities of correspondence/ information flow with
partners on relevant activities and ensure follow up of activities
- Ensure all logistical and financial arrangements for activities are made
in most effective and efficient manner
- Undertake implementation of specific activities as may be necessary
- Assist the Protection Program Director in develop programs, proposals and
budgets for relevant projects
- Be the chief link persons in Forum Asia for relevant activities
- Develop and maintain an information database that derived from the
project 's concerns and outreach for office internal sharing and usage.

2. Establish and strengthen linkages with networks and alliances with
like-minded organizations
- Develop linkages with other networks and organizations working on similar
issues
- Participate and advocate Forum-Asia positions and perspectives in
activities/ events organized by other organizations that would be useful
for strengthening Forum Asia's partnerships and connections.

3. Planning, reporting and budgeting
- Develop consolidate plans and budgets for activities under their specific
responsibility
- Prepare narrative and financial reports for activities under their
responsibilities as per reporting schedules
- Manage the budget for project activities, which in essence means taking
responsibilities for expenses and funds transfers for activities to partners
- Prepare documents or other information as many be necessary. For example,
briefing papers, activity report or other information relevant to their
specific projects.
- Be the key person in the office in maintaining the relation with donors
that support the project.

4. Monitoring and evaluation of projects
- Monitor and evaluate projects on a regular basis in order to ensure that
these are implemented in the most efficient and effective manner.
- Participate and contribute in regular monthly (or other) meetings with
unit team for work updates, program adjustment and planning.

Selection Criteria:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree (Previous working experiences in NGO are an
advantage)
- Good computer skills
- Excellent written and good spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
- Good advocacy skills with regional mechanisms
- Ability to work with grassroots organizations
- Ability to work in team spirit, cultural diversify and demanding working
environment
- Solid knowledge and contacts with sub-regional inter-governmental
mechanisms are an advantage

Benefits:
- Salary 30,000 to 40,000 baht per month (USD 800-USD 1000) depending on
qualifications work experiences of candidate
- One round trip airfare to home country per year and visa related expenses
- Accommodation allowance.
- Health Insurance.
- Providence fund provided after probationary period

Application procedure:
If you are interested, please send by February 15, 2005.
- A resume, along with a 2" by 2" picture of yourself
- A self introduction letter explaining, inter alias: why you are interest
in this project, why you think you are qualified for this job and what
added value you can offer to this project and organization in general
- Two recommendation letters

Email to: info@forumasia.org ; admin@forumasia.org
Attention Ms. Pairat Junthong
Administrative Manager
FORUM-ASIA
Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA)
111 Suthisarnwinichai Road, Samsennok, Huaykwang
Bangkok 10320, Thailand.
Tel.: 66 2 276 9846-7, 693 4940   Fax.: 66 2 693 4939
Email: info@forumasia.org
Web site: http://www.forumasia.org

" NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council 
of the United Nations"



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