Research and Advocacy Officer - New Malden, United Kingdom - Christian Solidarity Worldwide

Christian Solidarity Worldwide

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New Malden, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Research and Advocacy Officer (Indonesia and Myanmar/Burma)

Salary:
£26,641 p.a

Contract:
Full-time, Permanent, 35 hours a week

Location:
South-West London, UK / some remote working

About Us

CSW is a human rights organisation specialising in freedom of religion or belief, and as Christians we stand with everyone facing injustice because of their religion or belief.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to be at the front line of human rights research and advocacy, working for a specialist organisation with a long track record in promoting the right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).

You will undertake research, investigations, monitoring, report-writing, and advocacy on freedom of religion and human rights in Myanmar/Burma and Indonesia.

Key Responsibilities

To plan, organise and undertake research, monitoring and reporting on freedom of religion or belief and related human rights issues in Myanmar/Burma and Indonesia through regular factfinding assignments when security conditions allow, briefings with keystakeholders and the development of reliable incountry and external partnerships and collaboration.
To produce materials, including briefings, reports, documenting and analysing the situation of freedom of religion or belief and other human rights in the agreed countries, as well as advocacy recommendations.
To develop and implement, with oversight from the Asia Team Leader and in close consultation with the Senior Analyst, East Asia, an effective and innovative advocacy strategy for the agreed countries, taking into account the regional perspective.
To undertake advocacy at local (when possible) and regional levels, including at ASEAN, and in consultation with the Asia Team Leader, work with CSW's Public Affairs Team to inform advocacy initiatives in the UK, EU, US, with other governments, and at theUnited Nations and other forums.
To organise, as appropriate, advocacy visits for delegations from or in relation to the agreed countries.

About You

A committed Christian with a university degree and a strong commitment to human rights and justice, you will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to take the initiative and to work well under pressure.

Essential Criteria

Knowledge and experience of the East Asia region.
Indepth knowledge and experience of issues relating to freedom of religion or belief in Myanmar/Burma and Indonesia.
Proven research skills, and good understanding of basic methodologies for human rights research.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Must have the right to reside and work in the United Kingdom

CSW Benefits
We offer, flexible working, your birthday off, pension with 6% employer contribution and free eye tests.

Interested?

Closing date:
Noon, Thursday, 23rd February 2023.

Interviews:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview on Wednesday 8 March 2023. The interviews will take place online.

This post falls within the definition of an Occupational Requirement as per the Equality Act 2010.