APWLD is a regional network of women's groups and individuals in the Asia Pacific, committed to enabling women to use law as an instrument of social change for equality, justice and development. It works for the promotion of women's human rights, as codified in UN international human rights instruments, including the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the Beijing Platform for Action. It has six programmes, namely: Feminist Legal Theory and Practice; Violence against Women; Women's Participation in Political Processes; Labour and Migration; Women and Environment; and Rural and Indigenous Women. These programmes are implemented by respective Task Forces and working groups, in coordination with the Regional Council and Programme and Management Committee. The network has a Secretariat based in Chiangmai, Thailand.

• Must be from the Asia Pacific region;
  
• Minimum of five years experience in development work and women's rights at regional level and the national level;
  
• Must have a degree in social sciences; degree in law or advanced degree in field of social sciences, human rights or women's studies is an advantage;
  
• Must be committed to the promotion of women’s human rights;
  
• Must have knowledge of international human rights and development issues in the Asia Pacific;
  
• Must have knowledge and skills in conceptualisation and planning of programmes as well as implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes;
  
• Skills in lobbying and advocacy an advantage;
  
• Must have leadership skills;
  
• Must have excellent command of the English language, both oral and written
  
• and be able to write funding proposals and programme reports;
  
• Must have good interpersonal skills, with ability to network and liaise in a multi-cultural environment, through various avenues (i.e. face to face and emails);
  
• Must have literacy in basic computer programmes such as word and excel;
  
• Must be able to travel overseas as required.

Job description:

1. Manages the operations of the Secretariat and supervises the work of the Secretariat staff;
2. Acts as spokesperson of the APWLD and represents the organisation in international and regional formations, conferences and other fora;
3. Ensures the preparation of the APWLD work plans, budget and reports for the review and approval of the Programme and Management Committee and the Regional Council;
4. Primarily responsible for fundraising, including maintaining close links with donors;
5. Sits as an ex-officio member in the Regional Council and Programme and Management Committee;
6. Keeps the Programme and Management Committee and the Regional Council informed of important developments concerning the organisation; and
7. Performs other functions that may be assigned by the Programme and Management Committee and Regional Council.

• Committed to the promotion of women’s human rights;
  
• Must have a degree in social sciences; degree in law or advanced degree in field of social sciences, human rights or women's studies is an advantage;
  
• Must have knowledge of international human rights and development issues in the Asia Pacific;
  
• Minimum of three years experience in development work and women's rights at the national level required, and at regional level is an advantage;
  
• Experience in working on issues related to labour and migration (L&M) and/or women’s participation in political process an advantage;
  
• Must have knowledge and skills in conceptualisation and planning of programmes as well as implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
  
• Skills in research, lobbying and advocacy an advantage;
  
• Must have excellent command of the English language, both oral and written; and be able to write campaign papers, program reports and project proposals;
  
• Must have good interpersonal skills, with ability to network and liaise in a multi-cultural environment, through various avenues (i.e. face to face and emails);
  
• Must have literacy in basic computer programmes such as word and excel;
  
• Must be able to work independently, and as part of a team; and
  
• Must be able to travel overseas as required.
  

The main responsibility is to coordinate with the Task Forces or working groups in the planning and implementation of activities under the Women’s Participation in Political Processes and Labour and Migration.

1. Reports directly to the Regional Coordinator in the first instance and to the Task Force members, Regional Council members, and Programme and Management Committee members as required;
2. Assists in carrying out APWLD programme of action; conceptualises, implements, monitors and evaluates activities;
3. Implements assigned programmes to include activities such as, conferences, consultations, workshops, seminars, training, campaigns research etc;
4. Coordinates with the task forces and provides secretariat support for task forces meetings and approved task forces activities;
5. Assists the Finance officer with the preparation of financial reports related to her programmes;
6. Assists in the preparation of project proposals and budgetary requirements for donor agencies;
7. Prepares reports and documentation related to her programmes;
8. Facilitates with the Resource officer preparation of publications related to her programmes;
9. Assists in preparing for Regional Council and Programme and Management Committee meetings;
10. May represent APWLD in regional/international for a as approved by the Regional Coordinator;
11. Handles other tasks as Regional Coordinator requires and/or as assigned by the programme and management Committee and Task Force members.

• resume
• application letter that addresses the required qualifications
• two reference letters

These documents are to be submitted to:
Sachee Vilaithong
Liaison Officer
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
Santitham YMCA Building, 3rd Floor Rooms 305 -308
11 Sermsuk Road, Soi Mengrairasmi
Chiangmai, Thailand
Tel: (6653) 404613-4
Fax: (6653) 404615
Email: sachee@apwld.org


The deadline for applications is 30 June 2004 for Regional Coordinator position and for Programme Officer position we will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.

A short list would be prepared thereafter for interview in Chiangmai. Only short listed applicants will be notified. The successful applicant must be able to relocate to Chiangmai within one month’s notice.