Assistant Director Human Rights Division

The Assistant Director Human Rights Division manages the operational activities of the Division, supports ASEAN Member States on human rights matters, facilitates cross-pillar coordination, manages AICHR programmes, and liaises with ASEAN-IPR Secretariat. The role requires leadership in advancing human rights cooperation in ASEAN and ensuring effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational activities of the Division including overall management and coordination, determining work priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of work.
• Monitor human rights issues and prepare internal quarterly updates on key human rights issues in the region.
• Maintain coordination and collaboration with relevant ASEAN Secretariat divisions and liaise with regional and international organisations in human rights.
• Support ASEAN Member States on human rights matters including preparation of briefing notes, speeches, and support for meetings and events.
• Assist in development and implementation of human rights instruments and regional frameworks of the ASEAN Community.
• Provide inputs to draft statements, declarations and documents relating to human rights across ASEAN Community pillars.
• Advise on external affairs and partnership building, coordinating with Dialogue Partners, ASEAN Sectoral Bodies, CSOs/NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-pillar and cross-sectoral coordination and collaboration on human rights issues.
• Coordinate follow-up actions to decisions and agreements made at ASEAN meetings related to human rights.
• Manage development and implementation of AICHR’s programmes and activities including facilitating meetings and maintaining records.
• Support ASEAN-IPR Secretariat on all matters related to ASEAN-IPR including managing Division’s tasks as Desk Officer for ASEAN-IPR.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Secretary-General of ASEAN, DSG APSC, and DIR PSD.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in human rights, law, international relations, political science, public policy, public administration or another relevant field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience, including management or supervisory experience.
• A sound understanding of human rights in the international and regional fora.
• Sound understanding of the workings of international and intergovernmental organisations, including institutional mandates, diplomatic procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise impartiality, objectivity, discretion and sound judgement in politically sensitive environments.
• Ability to work constructively with diverse and differing views while maintaining the institutional responsibilities and professional independence of the ASEAN Secretariat.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaborative work practices.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with Member States, colleagues, stakeholders and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff, foster career development goals of staff, identify training/professional/technical development needs of staff and/or conduct both formal and on-the-job training.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain accuracy and professionalism under pressure, and adhere to deadlines.
• English proficiency and computer literacy are prerequisites for this position.
• Experience in cross-cultural environments and international settings is an advantage.

Skills

• Human Rights Expertise
• International Law
• Political Science
• Policy Analysis
• Supervision Management
• Human Rights Advocacy
• International Relations
• Diplomatic Procedures
• Intergovernmental Organizations Knowledge
• Impartiality
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership
• Staff Development
• Training Delivery
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Programme Management
• English Language Proficiency
• Computer Literacy

Languages

English