Migrant Workers' Rights Advocacy Lead

American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative; Batu Pahat; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international legal organization is seeking a Migrant Workers' Rights Advocacy Expert in Malaysia. This consultancy will involve developing an advocacy plan focused on ethical recruitment, enhancing legal aid capacities, and conducting stakeholder consultations. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience advocating for migrant rights, with knowledge of regional contexts. The contract runs from November 2025 to March 2026, requiring commitment for ten days of work.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience focused on migrant workers' rights.
• Proven experience in advocacy and training related to human rights.
• Knowledge of Gulf, Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa regional contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop an advocacy plan with clear objectives and strategies.
• Facilitate consultations to validate findings.
• Provide technical guidance to partners on advocacy elements.

Skills

Advocacy

Capacity building

Human rights

Gender sensitivity

Cultural awareness

Education

First-level university degree in human rights, law, international relations, or related field

Job description

An international legal organization is seeking a Migrant Workers' Rights Advocacy Expert in Malaysia. This consultancy will involve developing an advocacy plan focused on ethical recruitment, enhancing legal aid capacities, and conducting stakeholder consultations. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience advocating for migrant rights, with knowledge of regional contexts. The contract runs from November 2025 to March 2026, requiring commitment for ten days of work.