Job Description
The NHRI Programme Officer will be working under the overall supervision and guidance of the Executive Director. The NHRI Programme Officer shall carry out the following duties:
Programme Management
I. Supervise the work of NHRI Programme Interns or ANNI Fellows as applicable;
II. Coordinate with other programmes on programme-related and other organisational activities;
III. Attend regular programme team meetings, and prepare minutes, if required; and
IV. Represent FORUM-ASIA/ANNI in related meetings and forums on NHRIs in consultation with the NHRI Programme Officer.
Planning and Budgeting
I. Draft programme related concept notes and proposals as required.
Programme Implementation
I. Support the implementation and co-ordination of the programme and/or project(s) under his/her responsibility, including the organising and co-ordination of ANNI, membership development, networking/coalition building;
II. Monitor regularly the performance of NHRIs and respond to human rights issues that concern NHRIs whenever necessary;
III. Conduct substantive research and analysis of developments concerning NHRIs in Asia;
IV. Coordinate regularly with other team members within the programme and with other programmes in relation to human rights issues that concern NHRIs;
V. Communicate with FORUM-ASIA and ANNI members and partner organisations and respond to their requests;
VI. Organise forums, workshops, meetings in cooperation with other programmes;
VII. Organise, facilitate and participate in fact-finding or advocacy missions whenever necessary; and
VIII. Draft public statements, press releases and commentaries and/or articles for FORUM-ASIA’s publication and other media on issues related to the programme.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
I. Assist in the overall monitoring and evaluation of organisational plans and budget according to the Annual Work-Plan and Budget;
II. Participate in team evaluations and follow-ups, as well as self-evaluations;
III. Prepare periodic progress reports: quarterly, annually as required, in a results-based management frameworks; and
IV. Produce mission reports, including finance clearance after each mission.
Other Tasks
I. Implement other relevant tasks and activities as assigned by the Executive Director.
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How to apply
Applicants are requested to fill in the Application Form and send it by email together with a self‐ introduction letter and two recommendation letters to applications@forum‐asia.org stating “NHRI Programme Officer” in the subject line. The recruitment process may include a written or practical assessment.
All qualified individuals regardless of age, race, colour, sex, gender orientation, religion, disability, or veteran status are encouraged to apply.