Working at AI Malaysia

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million supporters, members and activists in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights.

Amnesty International Malaysia (AI Malaysia)’s vision is for a world in which every person’s fundamental human rights is protected as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. AI Malaysia’s mission is to undertake study and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote human rights.

AI Malaysia is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed. It does not support or oppose any government or political system, nor does it support or oppose the views of the victims whose rights it seeks to protect. It is concerned solely with the impartial protection of human rights.

Current Vacancies

Interim Executive Director – Amnesty International Malaysia

[Based in Malaysia]

Amnesty International Malaysia is looking for a new Interim Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with great leadership who is passionate about human rights for all and is ready for a creative new challenge.

The primary focus of this role is to ensure the effectiveness of Amnesty International in the country by: achieving human rights impact and growth in membership, activism, diversity and income; increasing the organization’s public profile and advocacy strategies; building strong relations with the local human rights movement and civil society; strengthening the public constituency of support for human rights and consolidating AI’s operations in the country. The Director reports to and is accountable to the Board and will work closely with its members.

Profile: Amnesty International needs a Director who has:

Extensive experience of working in relevant fields at a senior level, including leading and managing a known and respected national or international NGOs

• Understanding of national and sub national political realities and ability to demonstrate innovative solutions to human rights challenges
• An impartial profile, credibility and integrity
• Strong project, organizational, risk, and financial management and fundraising skills
• Highly developed strategic thinking and political judgement
• A proven track record of personal leadership, influence and impact, working with teams both locally and remotely.

Benefits: Gross salary ~MYR 16,000, or competitive package. There will be a requirement to travel and represent Amnesty across the country as well as abroad. You will be part of a lively network of peers and colleagues from around the world.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and three references to [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please use ‘APPLICATION FOR INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’ as your e-mail Subject. 

Closing date for application is 30 November 2024. Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letters necessary! With this posting are linked the full Job Description and Person Specification.

INTERNSHIP

JOB TITLE: INTERN  

REPORTS TO: ACTIVISM COORDINATOR & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 

INTERNSHIP PERIOD: 3 – 6 MONTHS (IDEAL DURATION: 6 MONTHS)  

LOCATION: PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR 

ALLOWANCE: RM1500/month 

COMMENCEMENT DATE: IMMEDIATELY 

REQUIREMENTS 

• The ideal internship period is 6 months (3 months minimum) 

• The ideal candidate has a demonstrated interest in human rights and social justice with a willingness to learn and develop that interest further 

• The ideal candidate has prior experience in community engagement, basic graphic designing (using Canva or other designing software), and/or volunteer management 

• The ideal candidate is able to navigate multiple deadlines, eager to learn, able to work well in a team, and flexible in their approach   

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older.  

• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required. Proficiency also in Mandarin, or Tamil is preferred. 

INTERNSHIP ARRANGEMENTS:  

• Interns will be paid a salary of RM1500 per month. 

• Interns work 10AM – 6PM, Monday – Friday  

• Interns will sometimes be required to work on weekends and out of those hours if there are key meetings or events to attend (with replacement time off granted)  

• Interns will be required to work from the AIM office (unless there is a prior agreement made with their supervisor to work from home on specific days) 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Specific tasks and workplans will be developed with the supervisor, but general roles include but are not limited to the following:  

• Support in the implementation of campaign activities (i.e. development of communication materials; organising of events; support with logistics, etc) 

• Support in outreach to Amnesty supporters, updating of database, and other related actions 

• Support in the development of human rights education materials, and other communication outputs  

• Support in media monitoring, analysis and archiving  

• Support in the tracking & monitoring of AIM’s press coverage, social media reach & physical campaigning actions 

Please submit your resume, cover letter and three references to [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please use ‘APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP’ as your e-mail Subject.