Role Info ?

Location

Not Specified

Job Type

Full-time

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

1–2 years

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Career Level

Mid-Level

Nationality

Anyone

Salary

Negotiable

Job Expiry Date

31 Aug, 2025

Time Left

Expired

Skill Area ?

AdvocacyResearchPolicy-Analysis

Core Sector ?

Human RightsAdvocacy & Policy

About Org ?

Athan, founded on 15 January 2018 by youth activists in Myanmar, is a non-profit organization promoting freedom of expression. Emerging from RTTL and WSJ, it conducts research, advocacy, and campaigns against restrictive laws and practices, aiming to advance legal reform, protect free speech, and strengthen democracy in Myanmar.

athan

Researcher II

Athan

Job Overview

The Researcher II will play a key role in producing evidence-based research papers to support Athan’s advocacy and education efforts. The role involves developing systematic media monitoring tools, collecting credible data on the ground, and producing high-quality reports and analyses on freedom of expression in Myanmar.

Responsibilities

  • Develop situational and data analysis approaches related to freedom of expression, media, and free speech in Myanmar.
  • Lead monthly issue-based writing and coordinate with consultants on quarterly reports.
  • Conduct daily documentation, case follow-ups, and data system development.
  • Verify thematic issues with local organizations and networks.
  • Organize and lead group discussions, interviews, and focus groups with stakeholders and freelance researchers.
  • Draft research papers, reports, policy briefs, and analyses in both English and Burmese.
  • Present research findings at events, meetings, and seminars.
  • Collaborate with partner organizations and contribute to joint research efforts.
  • Supervise Research Assistant II to ensure data accuracy.
  • Oversee online data collection, entry, and quality control.
  • Attend bi-weekly regional safety coordinator meetings.
  • Ensure timely completion of tasks and reports.

Qualification

  • Graduate degree in relevant research fields or at least 2 years of related professional experience.
  • Knowledge of Myanmar’s political landscape and human rights issues.
  • Strong commitment to human rights, social justice, non-discrimination, and peace.
  • Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in Burmese and English.
  • Ability to conduct surveys, interviews, FGDs, and data analysis.
  • Skilled in using tools such as Excel, SPSS, or Stata.
  • Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and information management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to research ethics.
  • Effective time management and teamwork abilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV/Resume with three referees and a Cover Letter to info@athanmm.org and teresa@athanmm.org, quoting the position title in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Note

  • Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
  • Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Expected start date: As soon as possible.

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