Asia Consultant

Accountability Counsel strives to create a world where people and our planet are prioritized over profits; powerful institutions are responsive to the needs of communities; and the global financial system respects human and environmental rights. We hold trillions of dollars in international investments accountable to human rights and environmental standards. We work alongside communities whose rights, livelihoods, and environment are under threat. Case by case, and investor by investor, we shift power to communities to build a more just financial system.

We work toward change through three programmatic approaches. Advocates in our Communities program provide grassroots legal support and assist communities to use accountability offices effectively; our Research team delivers concrete research and tools for the movement for accountability more broadly; and our Policy team advocates for accountability offices that are accessible, transparent, and fair tools for justice. Our respect-based approach underlies all that we do: internally, it guides how our team treats one another, and externally, it ensures that marginalized people, particularly women and girls, are included as full participants in community-led strategies seeking accountability.

The opportunity

Accountability Counsel is seeking a consultant to support our Communities Team’s work in the Southeast Asia region, with a focus on case advocacy and knowledge sharing.

This role will contribute to advancing community-led cases seeking accountability and remedy for human rights and environmental harms linked to international financing.

• Conduct research and analysis to identify complaint pathways and inform case strategies
• Support implementation of case strategies, including drafting advocacy materials and communications
• Coordinate and facilitate engagement with communities, partners, and stakeholders
• Conduct field-based information gathering, including interviews and documentation
• Design and deliver trainings on accountability mechanisms and investor-focused strategies
• Participate in regional meetings, convenings, and advocacy spaces
• Coordinate logistics for fieldwork and travel, including planning travel to community locations and tracking related expenses

The Consultant will be responsible for delivering agreed outputs such as written analyses, advocacy materials, trainings, and periodic updates.

Who you are

• Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., law, development, human rights, economics, international finance), or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience in advocacy (e.g. human rights advocacy, environmental justice advocacy, labour rights advocacy, community organizing, or related)
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience working with communities and/or civil society organizations
• Deep familiarity with the socio-political and economic context of Southeast Asia 
• Commitment to community-led advocacy approaches
• Fluency in English required
• Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia preferred and/or other languages widely spoken in Asia
• This is a remote, independent contractor role
• The consultant is expected to manage their own work and schedule, aligned with agreed deliverables and timelines

Hours and location

This is a full-time equivalent consultant engagement for an anticipated duration of approximately 12 months, with a target start date of June 2026.

This remote opportunity is based in Southeast Asia, with a preference for candidates located in Indonesia or Thailand. The role will require regular coordination with Accountability Counsel team members and may include regional travel within Asia, as well as occasional international travel beyond Asia.

Compensation

Accountability Counsel is committed to competitive, equitable, transparent, and progressive compensation for staff and consultants. The total contract value for this engagement is expected to be in the range of $40,000–$55,000 USD, commensurate with experience, location, and scope of work.

As an independent contractor role, this position is not eligible for employee benefits. The consultant will be responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and any other statutory requirements in their country of residence.

Additional information

Accountability Counsel does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role. Candidates must have existing authorization to work in their country of residence.