The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) is an independent civil society organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and a globally dispersed Secretariat. The GI-TOC comprises a network of 750+ independent global and regional experts working on human rights, democracy, governance, and development issues where organized crime has become increasingly pertinent.
The Observatory of Illicit Economies in Asia-Pacific (APA – Obs) was launched in Bangkok in 2020 and has a strong focus on the Mekong subregion that includes Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. The APA-Obs is a platform that monitors organized crime trends across the Asia-Pacific region and that aims to connect and empower civil society actors who are working on issues related to organized crime and corruption.
APA-Obs is currently implementing the Mekong Network to Counter Transnational Crime (MNET-CTC) program. This program is funded by Australian Government through the Mekong-Australia Partnership.
APA-Obs is looking for Associates to support the delivery of the Mekong Network to Counter Transnational Crime (MNET-CTC) programme. The Associate will be working under the direct supervision of the Head of the MNET-CTC Programme and South East Asia Coordinator.
Main responsibilities and specific tasks:
* Conduct desk-based English and Burmese research in support of reports, presentations on a variety of topics, e.g. drug trafficking, child exploitation, financial crime in the Mekong
* Proofread and format documents
* Draft short analytical insights and articles
* Provide first drafts of presentations
* Map stakeholders in relevant sub-regions
* Organize meetings and webinars
* Provide logistic and administrative support to the team as needed, e.g. note taking, travel booking
* Communications and social media support;
* Attendance of conferences and meetings (online and in person) with and on-behalf of the team
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience and skills:
* University degree in a relevant field, e.g. criminology, sociology, journalism, intelligence, security, international relations or similar – can be underway
* Analytical skills, experience in desk research
* Some understanding of organized crime within South East Asia
* Good level of English; fluent in Burmese
* Knowledge of the latest Microsoft software especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Good communications skills and a team player
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Motivated and enthusiastic to work in a fast-paced environment
* Flexibility to work across time zones when needed
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://globalinitiative.bamboohr.com/careers/129
HOW TO APPLY:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
https://globalinitiative.bamboohr.com/careers