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Founded in 2017, Manushya Foundation serves as a bridge to engage, mobilise, and empower agents of change by: connecting humans through inclusive coalition building and; by developing strategies focused at placing local communities’ voices in the centre of human rights advocacy and domestic implementation of international human rights obligations and standards.

 

Manushya Foundation strengthens the solidarity and capacity of communities and grassroots to ensure they can constructively raise their own concerns and provide solutions in order to improve their livelihoods and the human rights situation on the ground.

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Internship Opportunities

 

Manushya Foundation offers opportunity to interns to develop a unique experience of supporting local communities to access justice through UN human rights mechanisms and in improving the human rights situation on the ground.  

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Thai Human Rights Research Intern

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Description of Duties & Responsibilities

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Under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, the intern would be based with Manushya Foundation,
in Bangkok, Thailand, or would be home-based, and would primarily support translation and research
related to human rights challenges in Cambodia, Laos, Nepal and Thailand:
• Conduct research and analysis on the human rights situation in Asia, in particular: research and
writing on human rights and development issues of marginalised groups in Cambodia, Laos, Nepal
and Thailand;
• Prepare case studies for advocacy purposes at the national and international level;
• Support the development of concept notes, policy papers, and contribute to knowledge products for
Cambodia, Laos, Nepal and Thailand;
• Support awareness raising on human rights issues, including: updates to Manushya Foundations’
social media; development of blog posts and website stories;
• Assist in translating documents and social media content from English into Thai and vice versa;
• Update terminology database and keep glossaries of technical terms;
• Support all aspects leading up to consultations and workshops, including collaborating with regional
and national partners on the agenda and organisation of meetings, among other administrative
tasks;
• Assist in any other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

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Starting date: The intern is expected to start as soon as possible.

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How to apply?

 

Please send 1 writing sample, CV and cover letter to: contact@manushyafoundation.org

Deadline: Until the position is filled.

Contact: contact@manushyafoundation.org

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Please download the complete job description here and see the required qualifications.

Internship Opportunities

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Manushya Foundation offers opportunity to interns to develop a unique experience of supporting local communities to access justice through UN human rights mechanisms and in improving the human rights situation on the ground. For the internship opportunities currently available with us, please see below: 

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Business and Human Rights Intern

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Description of Duties & Responsibilities

 

Under the supervision of the Executive Director and the Research & Advocacy Team members, the intern would be based at the office of Manushya Foundation, in Bangkok, Thailand, and would primarily support and be responsible for implementing the Business and Human Rights strategy of Manushya Foundation:

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  • Conduct research on business and human rights issues in Thailand;

  • Write accurate, unbiased, comprehensive, and timely reports and other research documents (often including images, audio, video, data analysis, and/or online tools) that include policy recommendations intended to contribute to ending violations by businesses on human rights;

  • Development of infographics and social media around business and human rights issues and cases;

  • Provision of support on advocacy around business and human rights cases;

  • Support administrative aspects leading up to consultations and workshops including collaborating with regional and national partners on the agenda and organisation of meetings, among other administrative tasks;

  • Assist in any other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

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Finally, s/he will be deeply involved in the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights on the ground and experience first-hand insight into the work and functioning of a small NGO.

 

Profile needed

 

  • Degree in international law, human rights, international development, or any related field;

  • Interest in international human rights mechanisms and the United Nations system;

  • Ability to develop accurate, compelling research outputs on business and human rights issues;

  • Ability to develop research aimed at a range of audiences;

  • Strong analytical skills and dedication;

  • Very good command of oral and written English;

  • Experience working on business and human rights issues is a strong asset.

 

Internship conditions

 

The internship is full time for a period of three to six months. The internship is not paid. However, the internship can develop into a volunteer position, which would be remunerated.

 

How to apply?

 

To apply for this role, please send your  CV, cover letter, two writing samples and an answer of no more than 500 words to the question ‘What should the role of businesses be in regard to human rights?’ to: contact@manushyafoundation.org 

 

Deadline: 10 March 2020

Contact: contact@manushyafoundation.org

 

Please download the complete job description here and see the required qualifications.

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