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Join Us in Defending Human Rights in Malaysia.

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Position                 : Executive Director
Requirement         : A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in the human rights field
Job Description    : 

1. Implement policy and campaign decisions taken by the Board of Directors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Provide regular updates on the implementation progress and report on overall organizational progress to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

2. Oversee the recruitment, retention, and development of staff, ensuring that SUARAM attracts, develops, and retains talented individuals aligned with the organization’s values.

3. Supervise and manage the staff team, providing leadership, performance management and professional development opportunities. Liaise closely with the Program Manager and the Finance & Admin Coordinator to ensure the effective implementation of operational systems and processes.

4. Raise funds for action plans and programs, collaborating with relevant teams, stakeholders and committees to secure funding from various channels (including grants, partnerships and donations).

5. Oversee the financial situation, including budget management and financial reporting, and make periodic progress reports to donors. Collaborate with the Board of Directors and the Finance & Admin Coordinator to ensure financial transparency, compliance, and proactive risk management. 

6. Maintain and develop strategic relationships with partner organizations, government agencies, international organizations, donors and other stakeholders to further the mission of SUARAM. Lead the development of SUARAM’s advocacy strategy, ensuring alignment with SUARAM’s mission, and work closely with the Program Manager to ensure its effective execution.

7. Ensure the quality and consistency of all outputs of SUARAM, including press statements, memorandums, reports, and official correspondence, aligning them with the organization's mission and values. 

8. Serve as the spokesperson for the organization when needed, representing SUARAM in public forums, media engagements and responding to press inquiries (as delegated by the Board of Directors). 

9. Engage with visitors and external stakeholders seeking SUARAM's opinions and views, as part of public relations and advocacy efforts. 

10. Collaborate with the Board of Directors to discuss international and regional invitations, decide who shall represent SUARAM at these events, and ensure that participation aligns with SUARAM's mission and strategic goals.

11. Oversee the strategic development and management of office systems and policies to support organizational efficiency. Support the facilitation of weekly staff meetings and monthly Director-Staff meetings, with the Board of Directors in attendance. 

12. Take direction from the Board of Directors, ensuring strategic goals are achieved, and provide updates on organizational progress, challenges, and outcomes.

 

How to Apply        :

1. For the Executive Director position, please email your application to communications@suaram.net and cc ed@suaram.net. Use the subject line: “Application – Executive Director”.

2. Your application should include:

• A cover letter

• A detailed CV & contact details of two (2) referees

 

Enquiries              :
For any questions regarding the vacancy, please email communications@suaram.net with the subject line: “Enquiry – Executive Director”