Access Now is hiring a
The Organization and Role
About Access Now
Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk. As a grassroots-to-global organization, we partner with local actors to bring a human rights agenda to the use, development, and governance of digital technologies, and to intervene where technologies adversely impact our human rights. By combining direct technical support, strategic advocacy, grassroots grantmaking, and convenings such as RightsCon, we fight for human rights in the digital age.
About this role
The Program Associate aids the Asia Pacific Advocacy and Policy Director and regional policy and international programmes staff in strategy setting and execution of our regional plan. The Program Associate helps to conceptualize and operationalise policy programmes in support of regional priorities, assists in coordination across organizational arms for the Asia Pacific policy and advocacy team, and assists with stakeholder communications and engagement. Our Asia Pacific advocacy and policy presence is divided into the following regions for day-to-day work: South Asia; South East Asia; East Asia; and Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
The Program Associate reports through the Asia Pacific Advocacy and Policy Director and principally aids and further assists the Asia Pacific policy staff and members of other teams as necessary. The role will actively contribute to the regional team’s work in support of the organization of RightsCon in Asia in 2025, Access Now’s annual conference on human rights in the digital age, requiring extensive coordination with the RightsCon team, sub-regional staffers, and other stakeholders.
This position is a full-time, fixed term role that will extend from the date of hire to 06/30/2025.
What you will do
Regional programme coordination, strategy, and team assistance
Regional stakeholder engagement and outreach support
Workflow, Communications, and Documentation support
Skills, education, and mindset you will bring
Strong understanding of and appreciation for the key issues and challenges facing the internet, and its users, in the Asia Pacific region.
Excellent project management skills, including demonstrated proficiency in collaborative project management utilising tools such as Notion, Trello, Google Workspace, Mattermost or Slack, showcasing a commitment to organised and efficient workflows.
Ability to navigate and excel in a dynamic work environment, including agile multi-tasking to adeptly manage multiple work streams with flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to drive processes and timelines to meet deadlines.
Unwavering attention to detail and high levels of organization, ensuring precision and thoroughness in all tasks.
Proven capability to drive process improvements, showcasing a proactive approach to refining and optimizing workflows.
A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Substantial experience with cross-border work, ideally in an international setting, showcasing a nuanced understanding of cultural dynamics.
Excellent communication abilities, able to liaise with many people from various backgrounds.
Proficient in working across different time zones, including asynchronous communications, highlighting effective collaboration and communication skills in a globally dispersed environment.
Experience working with policymakers in the public and private sectors in the region is a plus.
Candidates should be able to work in the UTC +5.5 time zone, and ideally co-located with our Asia Pacific Advocacy and Policy Director.
The Details
Location
This is a full-time, fixed term role that will extend from the date of hire to 06/30/2025, with preference for Delhi, India. The successful candidate must possess the right to work in the location in which they will be based. At this time most Access Now Team Members are working through hybrid office arrangements, combining remote at-home work with intermittent use of offices and/or co-working spaces.
Remuneration
Access Now offers competitive compensation and benefits packages that align competitively with locations and regions around the world. Placement within the salary range for this role begins at ₹163,200.00/month and will be determined by depth of experience.
Benefits for this specific role are tied to the location, and will vary. Regardless of location, all Team Members benefit from a strong global culture aligned around:
Work-life balance...including a generous paid time-off program between 36 and 40 days annually
Access to supplemental health care insurance policies
Professional development and growth opportunities
Extensive workplace flexibility
Organizational resilience and support for all team members, including paid family leave and employee assistance programs
Connection to a diverse, global team of passionate, principled professionals
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents by March 29, 2024:
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We are a global human rights organization committed to inclusivity and equity, and seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves as under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
Published 2024-03-08