Consultancy Notice – External Consultant for Thailand Legislative Advocacy Toolkit DevelopmentAPHR is looking for a consultant to draft a short, pedagogical, and engaging toolkit, approximately 15 pages in length, explaining the different steps in the legislative procedures in Thailand. The toolkit will be presented as a practical and accessible tool for APHR's staff and members, members of parliament in Thailand and their staff, and key civil society partners.
The output will be published online, launched through a national level workshop with APHR Members, the researcher, and members of civil society in Thailand. The toolkit will be based on a research output that is already available.
The region's leaders are increasingly resorting to adopting laws that restrict fundamental freedoms. In this context, parliamentarians, through their legislative mandate, become an important shield against further erosion of rights. MPs can repeal or amend restrictive laws as they reach parliament.
To engage them effectively, APHR and civil society organizations in Southeast Asia must understand the parliamentary legislative process well. This understanding will empower APHR members to use their mandate to reform rights-restricting laws and advocate for the protection of human rights.
APHR conducted research in five countries in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, to better understand and unpack the legislative process. The research covers the legislative process, including the different stages a bill can go through, how to write an amendment, who can initiate a bill, and effective entry points for law reform advocacy. This research will be developed into a pedagogical, visual, and engaging toolkit to aid in legislative advocacy work.
In 2023, APHR developed and launched the Malaysia Legislative Advocacy Toolkit:A Toolkit on Advancing Human Rights through the Malaysian Legislative Processin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing together APHR members and civil society organizations to discuss legislative advocacy opportunities and strategies. The Toolkit provides essential information for engaging with Malaysian parliamentarians in the legislative process.
Building on this momentum, APHR is expanding its efforts with the development of the Thailand Legislative Advocacy Toolkit this year. The toolkit is part of APHR's broader initiative to enhance transparency and civic participation in legislative processes across Southeast Asia.
The consultant will report to APHR's Programs Coordinator for Democracy and Fundamental Freedoms, who will provide relevant background information and directions and will conduct reviews of the drafts.
Applicants may submit the following requirements ****** subject heading"Thailand Legislative Advocacy Toolkit Development Consultant"by5th July 2024 :
Cover letter (1 page max) including why they consider themselves as the most suitable candidates for the assignment.
Personal CV and/or portfolio indicating all relevant past experience.
Quotation with a fixed amount of the proposed fee.
A relevant writing sample in English.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
APHR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified candidates of all genders from all nationalities, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) was founded in June 2013 with the objective of promoting democracy and human rights across Southeast Asia. Our founding members include many of the region's most progressive Members of Parliament (MPs), with a proven track record of human rights advocacy work.#J-18808-Ljbffr