AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES IS HIRING!
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION (HRE) PROGRAM ASSISTANT
The HRE Program Assistant supports the organization’s national and global Human Rights Education (HRE) Strategy in capacitating members and the general public to claim their rights and take action if they are violated or abused. They provide technical and administrative support in implementing the HRE operational plan, contribute to the design and delivery of HRE activities, assist members in developing their HRE plans, and facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of all HRE activities.
Specifically, the HRE Program Assistant shall –
- Coordinate logistical aspects (preparation, actual conduct, and post event) of HRE activities led by the national secretariat and facilitate sessions if needed
- Assist in training needs analysis and developing HRE resources
- Support the work of the HRE Committee and HRE Team
- Support local groups with their HRE related activities, including processing of HRE project proposals and providing access to electronic and printed materials
- Facilitate processing of budget for HRE activities and assist in collecting the financial reports
- Maintaining a HRE portfolio per local group and formation
- Monitoring HRE related plans of local groups and formations submitted during annual planning, assemblies, etc.
- Assist in planning and evaluation of the HRE program and activities
- Prepare a personal work plan for the projects, submit, and discuss with the line manager and monitor personal progress in its implementation
- Attend relevant meetings and discussions related to HRE at the national and global settings.
Candidates must
- Have at least 2 years of experience in community and advocacy work related to human rights
- Have knowledge and experience in human rights education or related fields such as gender education, peace education, formal/ non-formal education
- Have excellent skills in writing and oral communication in English and Filipino, and preferably in Bisaya
- Have experience in organizing online and offline educational activities
- Be capable of handling responsibilities with minimum supervision and can adapt to new tasks and situations;
- Be a team player with creativity and the ability to relate well with people;
- Be willing to travel to local regions where Amnesty International Philippines is present
- Share the organization’s vision and core values
Employment Type & Duration:
This position will ideally start on 20 July 2026 and will be under probation until 20 February 2027. After which, the role holder will undergo a performance appraisal which will determine their fitness for regularization.
Compensation & Benefits
Depending on the qualifications of the final candidate, the salary range is between 26,000 and 29,000. They will also be enrolled in our group accident insurance and basic medical plan.
Work Arrangement:
The work setting is hybrid with the need to report in person at our Quezon City office at least twice a week. This job post also requires frequent field work in local regions where Amnesty International Philippines is present. Please note that we cannot offer a relocation package to the final candidate.
The Application Process:
- Interested candidates should answer this form by 25 June 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be asked to answer a written exam.
- Candidates who pass the exam will be interviewed.
CAMPAIGNS ASSISTANT FOR MINDANAO
The Campaigns Assistant for Mindanao strengthens Amnesty International Philippines’ campaigns and mobilization on key issues and areas in Mindanao. They will bridge the region’s needs with the organization’s national and global campaigns, wherever appropriate. They will lead the campaign on the Manobo-Pulangiyon 1490 (MP 1490), identify opportunities to localize national campaigns, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, and support the campaign actions of existing Amnesty groups in Mindanao.
Specifically, they shall:
- Lead localized organizing and campaign activities related to MP1490 and other AIPh campaigns in in key Mindanao areas, including but not limited to Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, SOCCSKARGEN, and other strategic locations
- Map and analyze community needs that can be addressed by campaigning, and community assets that can be maximized by campaigning
- Identify opportunities to localize national campaigns based on community needs identified
- Build relationships with diverse stakeholders in Mindanao, including but not limited to indigenous groups, youth groups, faith-based groups, civil society organizations, and academic institutions.
- Collaborate with the Membership Mobilization Assistant for Mindanao by supporting the campaign actions of existing Amnesty groups by researching and assisting them to align their outputs with the annual plan, Campaigns Strategy, etc., and facilitating the provision of needed resources for its conduct.
- Collect and organize information from activity reports of members, programs, and partners to continuously update Partner Portfolios
Candidates must have
- An alignment with the organization’s vision, mission, and values
- At least 3 years’ combined experience in grassroots mobilization, community organizing, movement-building, campaigning, or advocacy
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups such as but not limited to, indigenous peoples, youth, grassroots communities, and other marginalized sectors.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- The ability to converse and write in Filipino or English. Fluency in Bisaya is required. Proficiency in other languages spoken in Mindanao will be recognized as an asset.
- The capacity to handle responsibilities with minimum supervision and can adapt to new tasks and situations.
Employment Type & Duration:
This is a fixed-term position and will ideally start on 20 July 2026, and end on 31 December 2028. This role is currently not up for regularization.
Compensation & Benefits
Depending on the qualifications of the final candidate, the salary range is between 26,000 and 29,000. They will also be enrolled in our group accident insurance and basic medical plan.
Work Arrangement:
The work setting is hybrid with the need to report at least twice a week at Cagayan de Oro (CDO), and quarterly at our Quezon City Office. This job post also requires frequent fieldwork in local regions in Mindanao where Amnesty International Philippines is present. Please note that we cannot offer a relocation package to move to CDO, but we will cover fieldwork expenses, and transportation, meals, and accommodations during quarterly reporting at our Quezon City office.
The Application Process:
- Interested candidates should answer this form by 25 June 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be asked to answer a written exam.
- Candidates who pass the exam will be interviewed.
MEMBERSHIP MOBILIZATION ASSISTANT FOR MINDANAO
The Membership Mobilization Assistant for Mindanao (MMAM) will support Amnesty International Philippines’ growth in people, diversity, and activism in Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, SOCCSKSARGEN, and other locations in Mindanao which may be deemed strategic or necessary.
They report to the Membership Mobilization Officer (MMO). The MMAM works together with the MMO in ensuring a sustainable pool of membership and formations in the abovementioned areas, and that they are supported with appropriate activities, resources and tools for recruitment, retention, organizational and activist development, and human rights work.
Specifically, they shall:
- Strengthen organizational capacity, activist development, and retention of existing Amnesty members and formations by co-designing, co-organizing, and co-facilitating onboarding, learning, and skill-up sessions in line with the Growth Annual Plan, Growth Strategy, and recommendations from constituent consultations
- Support the establishment of new Amnesty formations through recruitment activities and onboarding activities in the abovementioned key areas and other locations that may be deemed strategic or necessary
- Provide technical and operational support such as feedback on member inquiries, refer member requests internally or externally, and extend / facilitate available resources to enable Amnesty members and formations in mobilizing for Amnesty’s strategic priorities and carrying out human rights work
- Collaborate with Campaigns Assistant for Mindanao in rolling out engagement pathways for newly engaged audiences from campaigns
- Develop and maintain rapport with members and formations by organizing and co-facilitating check in meetings and formation visits together with the MMO
- Update the Growth Portfolio for formations assigned
- Contribute to the Annual Growth Plan planning, monitoring, learning-harvesting, assessment, and evaluation including submission of reports as agreed upon with the MMO and in coordination with the PMELO Lead localized organizing and campaign activities related to MP1490 and other AIPh campaigns in in key Mindanao areas, including but not limited to Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, SOCCSKARGEN, and other strategic locations
Candidates must have
- An alignment with the organization’s vision, mission, and values
- At least 3 years’ combined experience in grassroots mobilization, community organizing, movement-building, campaigning, or advocacy
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups such as but not limited to, indigenous peoples, youth, grassroots communities, and other marginalized sectors.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- The ability to converse and write in Filipino or English. Fluency in Bisaya is required. Proficiency in other languages spoken in Mindanao will be recognized as an asset.
- The capacity to handle responsibilities with minimum supervision and can adapt to new tasks and situations.
Employment Type & Duration:
This is a fixed-term position and will ideally start on 20 July 2026, and end on 31 December 2028. This role is currently not up for regularization.
Compensation & Benefits
Depending on the qualifications of the final candidate, the salary range is between 26,000 and 29,000. They will also be enrolled in our group accident insurance and basic medical plan.
Work Arrangement:
The work setting is hybrid with the need to report at least twice a week at Cagayan de Oro (CDO), and quarterly at our Quezon City Office. This job post also requires frequent fieldwork in local regions in Mindanao where Amnesty International Philippines is present. Please note that we cannot offer a relocation package to move to CDO, but we will cover fieldwork expenses, and transportation, meals, and accommodations during quarterly reporting at our Quezon City office.
The Application Process:
- Interested candidates should answer this form by 25 June 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be asked to answer a written exam.
- Candidates who pass the exam will be interviewed.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Amnesty International Philippines.
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