Bangkok
Permanent
$63,355 per annum

We bring change for the better worldwide. But to improve human rights in over 150 countries we must always strive to improve ourselves. Our Organizational Development professionals make us more effective in the countries that need our help most. In this role, you’ll strengthen our operations in the global south.

About the role:

This crucial role requires a skilled professional in the field of organisational development and capacity building to provide support to its Sections in the South East Asia and South Asia region. The work will involve providing support to the national sections to build their capacity in the areas of governance, management, strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning and growth of members and supporters. The focus of the work will be Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines and Thailand, and involves frequent travel to those countries. This role involves building governance capacity of boards; working with the director and other staff in helping establish/improve internal programme and office management systems and processes; supporting planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning capacities, supporting sharing and learning among sections; and capacity support on enabling growing the membership base.

About you:

You must have excellent knowledge of organisational development, capacity building and learning in the context of a small NGO in the Global South, preferably in the Asia-Pacific region. You’ll have the ability to organise and facilitate training workshops; good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation; strong project management skills; ability to produce high quality reports in English; and strong strategic thinking and political judgement. You’ll thrive when working under pressure and with flexible working hours. You should have an excellent knowledge of and work experience on the region. Knowledge of a language from the countries to be serviced by this post will be an added advantage.

About us:

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

Please note that any salary figure given is the gross figure, earnings will be subject to relevant local taxation.

Closing Date: 6^th October 2015