Job Title:Special Assistant to Executive Director
Location: London
Reporting to: Deputy Director
Deadline: Open until filled (interviews to begin 18th September 2006)
Amazing immediate opportunity to support the Co-Founder and Executive Director of an independent, non-political human rights organisation dedicated to the promotion and protection of the human rights of all persons in the Kurdish regions of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Syria and elsewhere. The Kurdish Human Rights Project pioneered bringing the individual petition before the European Court of Human Rights. KHRP is a registered charity founded in London in 1992 working with its partner organisations in the regions. It functions as a catalyst for justice through its analysis, advocacy and action.
KHRP seeks an assistant who will provide administrative, logistical, and research assistance to the Executive Director, and occasionally the Deputy Director. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: assisting in writing and editing grant proposals; co-ordinating speaking engagements and special events; arranging meetings, travel, and accommodations; preparing speeches and presentations; maintaining the schedules of the Executive Director; conducting research as necessary; assisting with special projects; and maintaining organization and confidentiality of information and materials. Impeccable written and oral English grammar required. Conversational Kurdish desirable.
Specific Tasks include:
- Respond to and coordinate responses to inquiries for ED by mail, e-mail and phone;
- Maintain E.D’s diary and communicate to appropriate individuals;
- Draft, edit, and prepare correspondence from ED office;
- Prioritizes all incoming events inquiries for ED and manages travel schedule ;
- Assists with decision making on speaking invitations;
- Assists in negotiation of speaking contracts with events hosts;
- Manages logistics and choreography of speaking engagements for ED;
- Works with DD and ED and other relevant offices on fundraising events;
- Coordinates with press department to publicize events through the media;
- Coordinates with Development office for donor development;
- Acts as primary liaison to outside speaker agencies for ED;
- Assist in the drafting, writing, preparation and compilation of programme reports, grant proposals, financial reports, and other written materials;
- Coordinate program and organizational logistics, such as scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, etc.;
- Update database and contact lists for ED’s office, including data entry, reports and tracking, fundraising efforts, organizational partners, and others;
- Carry-out research for ED including analyzing and synthesizing key findings;
- Organize and maintain ED files;
- Work with Deputy Director, Administrator and other relevant offices to ensure smooth organisational communication;
- Prepare for and take minutes at meetings; and
- Other tasks and responsibilities as necessary, depending on skills and qualifications
Additional Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Essential:
Proven Research Skills
Strong editing skills including spelling, grammar and fluency in English
Professional demeanour when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone
Capacity to work in a high pressured environment while remaining calm
Ability to take initiative and prioritise tasks, excellent time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite
Willingness to travel in Europe, the US and the Kurdish regions
Highly Desirable:
Experience with conference planning a plus
Knowledge of or strong willingness to learn about IT
Legal background, highly desirable
Second Language relevant to Kurdish Regions – i.e. Kurdish, Turkish, Farsi, Arabic, Russian
Demonstrated interest/ commitment to human rights and/or charity work
How to Apply:
An application form is available on our website – http://www.khrp.org
Please contact us if you would like to receive it by post.
Please submit a completed application form together with your CV.
Kurdish Human Rights Project
11 Guilford Street
London WC1N 1DH
Tel: +44 20 7405 3835
Fax: +44 20 7404 9088
khrp@khrp.org www.khrp.org
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
KHRP maintains employment policies which ensure that no one is unfairly discriminated against, whether directly or indirectly, on any grounds including race, ethnic origin, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, age or religion. These policies will apply in relation to all those involved in the work of the organisation including paid staff, trainees, consultants, interns, volunteers, those offering services on a pro bono basis and trustees.