PAID INTERNSHIP: RESEARCH & EDITORIAL INTERN (OFFICER)

Based in Bangkok, Thailand for 1 year (extendable). Preferred start: ASAP. Deadline 23 Oct 2025

Full job description https://drive.google.com/file/d/1979UMqFH7qkkY7g71JwT6owz1GmnyOPP/view?usp=sharing

Application form: https://tinyurl.com/5x8sjya9

THE ORGANIZATION

ALTSEAN-Burma (the Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma), a Bangkok-based human rights group, works with a broad range of people from Southeast Asia and beyond, to promote the cause of human rights and democracy in Burma. Our work is centered on 3 thematic priorities:

• Atrocity Prevention
• Business and Human Rights
• Women’s Participation and Leadership

We are a multinational team of 13 full-time staff and 1 part-time consultant based at our office in Bangkok.

THE JOB

The Research & Editorial Intern will have a title upgrade to Research & Editorial Officer upon satisfactory completion of the 3-month probation period. The successful applicant will have a key role in the production of ALTSEAN’s publications, particularly in ensuring written work conforms with our established formats and house style (concise, active voice, simple past tense where possible, reader friendly for audiences who have English as a 2nd or 3rd language).

This position will give the successful applicant the opportunity to contribute directly to the work of activists facing challenging conditions in Burma. It involves a lot of desk research, writing and editing work – which will make one a Burma expert in a short time. This position will suit an individual who is not daunted by high work volume, comfortable working in close collaboration with a team of diverse people, and able to observe the discipline and security protocols of the office, while maintaining a sense of humor. We hope to hire a proactive person who can take the initiative, is attentive to detail, and is capable of working without constant oversight.

This role requires a minimum English language ability of C2 (CEFR) or 8 (IELTS) or equivalent. Experience in and/or knowledge of the Burma movement or other human rights movements will be an advantage.

Note: While ALTSEAN has a policy of discouraging staff from viewing graphic content i.e. videos and photos, editorial staff will be reading accounts of serious human rights violations that can be triggering. A high degree of mental and emotional resilience will be an asset.

DUTIES

• Research and write summaries and sections for ALTSEAN’s thematic trackers, CoupWatch reports, briefers, factsheets, and other advocacy tools.
• Edit written outputs by team members to ensure compliance with ALTSEAN formats and house style.
• Help with comms, i.e. contribute to the development and/or production of content for ALTSEAN’s social media including Facebook, X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram.
• Other duties as directed by the Coordinator.

The successful candidate is expected to cover their own travel expenses to Bangkok to take up this role.

During the 3-month probation period:

• The successful candidate will be provided with subsidized accommodation during this period. Those who opt to stay at their own accommodation may be given a small transport allowance in lieu of accommodation subsidy.
• Monthly allowance of THB 11,000.
• Reimbursement of visa expenses to a maximum of THB 12,000 for the entire probationary period.

After satisfactory completion of the 3-month probation, the intern will:

• Receive a monthly living allowance of THB 11,000 and a monthly visa allowance of THB 13,000 on a cash-in-hand basis (THB 24,000 nett per month).
• Be able to claim reimbursement to a maximum THB 500 /month for health expenditures (subject to production of receipts for allowed expenditure – medical, dental, medicines, vitamins, contraception, and therapeutic massage). Unused health allowance can accumulate and be claimed for larger bills incurred. Receive THB 3,000 every 6 months as a contribution to health insurance.
• Have their job description upgraded to Research & Editorial Officer.

Note: Respect for and adherence to the security precautions and policies of the ALTSEAN-Burma Secretariat is essential. The Secretariat team is made up of people from a broad range of backgrounds; therefore cultural sensitivity is a priority. The ALTSEAN-Burma Secretariat is a non-smoking workplace.