ALTSEAN-BURMA – RESEARCH & EDITORIAL INTERN (OFFICER)

Based in Bangkok, Thailand for a minimum of 1 year.  
Preferred start: ASAP.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1 Feb 2026

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 writing requires a minimum English language ability of C1/C2 (CEFR) or equivalent. The office working language is English. 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 is needed. 

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.
• Write regular alerts and updates on civic freedoms in
  Burma as part of an ongoing monitoring project. Produce bi-weekly updates, organize panel
  discussions with partners, and produce regular reports on the situation.
• Other duties as directed by the Coordinator.  

TERMS OF CONTRACT  

• Minimum duration of 12 months. Tenure and remuneration will be upgraded and extended depending on work performance, team dynamics, and available funding.
• Minimum of 40 working hours per week, excluding public holidays.
• 12 days annual leave per 12 months, or pro-rata equivalent.
• Breakfast and lunch available at the office on workdays.
• Compliance with the Staff Manual, including security protocols. Compliance with COVID-19 policy that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated and boosted. 

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 13,000 for the entire 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 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 3000 every 6 months as a contribution to health insurance.
• Have their job description upgraded to Research and Editorial Officer.

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.

HOW TO APPLY  

Fill in the application form and upload your CV at https://tinyurl.com/2vvxptrj

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.  

Short-listed candidates will be required to submit a written assignment provided by ALTSEAN-Burma prior to the interview. The interview may also include a short test. 

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE 

Applications close	1 Feb 2026
Start date	ASAP