The Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) Human Rights Advocate to work on promoting and protecting human rights in the Americas by helping to strengthen the Inter-American System; the chosen candidate will also join our publications department. This position will be based in Washington, DC. Established in 1991 by a group of prominent Latin American human rights defenders, CEJIL is a regional organization that works to promote human rights throughout the Hemisphere through the effective use of the Inter-American System. For more information about our organization, please visit our website at www.cejil.org.
Salary low 40's
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinate, participate in, and support activities designed to strengthen civil society participation on human rights issues before the Organization of American States;
2. Design and lead training sessions and workshops about the Inter-American System;
3. Support our program of communications and publications; e.g. support the publications of our journal, reports, etc.;
4. Provide research, writing, editing of institutional documents, position papers, press releases, etc.;
5. Complete institutional responsibilities, such as writing Trip Reports and Work Plans, among others;
6. Assist with general administrative tasks;
7. Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Additional Qualifications:
1. Master in International Relations, Journalism, Political Science, Human Rights, or Law Degree;
2. Two years of advocacy experience, preferably at the international level;
3. Ability to write, edit, and communicate in Spanish;
4. Mastery of English;
5. Willingness to work in a multicultural environment and as part of a team;
6. Ability to work under pressure and develop and prioritize various projects at the same time;
7. Willingness to travel to Latin American countries.
How to Apply:
Applicants will be interviewed in Washington, DC or by phone. Those included in a short list will eventually be asked to submit a writing sample as well as write a brief on a topic relevant to the Inter-American System.
CEJIL offers an excellent benefits package that includes generous paid vacation, as well as employer-paid health, dental, major medical and life insurance. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume no later than May 20, 2007 either by email to washington@cejil.org or to:
Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL)
Attn: Attorney Search
1630 Connecticut Avenue, NW; Suite #401
Washington, DC 200009-1053
Email submissions are preferred. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
CEJIL assures equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.