Derechos: Human Rights Listings

The successful candidate will form part of the Colombia/Andes team and produce in-depth reports on conflict, security, transitional justice, governance, drug-trafficking and organised crime issues as well as local and regional politics, analysing long and short-term challenges to conflict prevention and resolution in Colombia and the Andean region, and elaborating innovative and practical policy recommendations to achieve these goals.

The Open Society Mental Health Initiative (MHI) is a part of the Public Health Program of the Open Society Institute (OSI), based in Budapest. OSI is a private operating and grant making foundation which aims to shape public policy, to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives to support the rule of law, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, OSI works to build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as combating corruption and rights abuses.

“Wanted for War Crimes”

The Aegis Trust is seeking to recruit two new positions for a new programme – ‘Wanted for War Crimes’. The 3 year programme is funded by the European Union and will pay competitive salaries. The positions are based in London with extensive travel overseas.

The Programme

The programme has two objectives:

1. The primary objective is to create a network of NGOs, investigators, lawyers and other groups willing to share information and evidence about people suspected of war crimes, torture, crimes against humanity or genocide; helping to build prima-facie cases against a suspect so that national police and investigators can quickly obtain an arrest warrant or make an extradition request.

Full-Time Position Available: ASSOCIATE (administrative – not legal – position) Children's Rights Division (New York Office) Deadline for applications: April 3, 2009

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Associate in its Children's Rights Division.

Description: The Associate will provide critical administrative and clerical assistance including, but not limited to, maintaining extensive files, contact lists and databases; maintaining communication among HRW's domestic and international offices and providing substantive, logistical and administrative assistance to field offices; retrieving and responding to requests for information; preparing, formatting and distributing documents such as press releases, reports, tables, charts, briefing papers, op eds, publications and web content; assisting with research, electronic clipping, wires, and translations; liaising with donors and sending donor mailings; preparing for and taking minutes at meetings; assisting with advisory committee matters; assisting with special events, hiring, and training; drafting and editing correspondence and other documents; assisting with travel arrangements and follow-up; recruiting and coordinating interns; recording departmental finances; word processing; photocopying; filing; faxing; answering phones; processing incoming mail; and other assigned tasks.

The Country Director is the chief representative of Global Rights in the DRC, responsible for leading the organizations work, developing its vision, and overseeing the pursuit of Global Rights¡¦ mission. S/he is responsible for the supervision of all local staff, including the management of executive, program, communications, fundraising, financial, and administrative functions. S/he will also lead the active collaboration of the DRC office with other Global Rights¡¦ offices elsewhere in the world. The Country Director reports to the Director of Programs, based at the international headquarters, and communicates regularly with all other department directors of the organization and the Executive Director.

The Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA) is an international human rights organization dedicated to ending torture and other severe human rights abuses around the world and advancing the rights of survivors to seek truth, justice and redress. CJA uses litigation to hold perpetrators individually accountable for human rights abuses, develop human rights law, and advance the rule of law in countries transitioning from periods of abuse.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager of Operations and Finance (OFM) has primary responsibility for managing the finance, human resources, office management, facilities management and information technology functions of the office. Because this individual balances a variety of responsibilities, the position requires a high degree of flexibility, a professional attitude, significant initiative and attention to detail. An understanding of accounting principles in a non-profit environment, computer literacy and a commitment to human rights are also required. The OFM must be a highly motivated, well-organized professional who is excited about working in an active and expanding nonprofit and thrives in a friendly and fast-paced environment.

The Senior Counsel with HRW's Terrorism and Counterterrorism Program will have principal responsibility for investigating and analyzing U.S. counterterrorism policies and practices, developing HRW's response to them, and communicating HRW's policy recommendations to officials in the executive and legislative branches of the US government. The Senior Counsel will draft legal and advocacy documents targeted at government officials, the press, and the general public. S/he will also undertake research and prepare reports documenting U.S. counterterrorism practices. S/he will lead advocacy efforts relating to U.S. counterterrorism policies and practices with U.S. officials in Washington, DC, including by engaging new constituencies and building new alliances. The aim of this work is to maximize pressure for counterterrorism policies that respect internationally recognized rights. The position will be based in HRW's Washington, DC Office.

PAE Government Services, under contract for the US Department of State, is seeking to nominate qualified US-citizen applicants for a position within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE):

Human Rights Officer, Yerevan, Armenia
Senior Professional

Deadline for applications: 14 April 2009

Link to the full job description: https://www.osce.org/employment/show_vacancy.php?id=3264

Description:
Start Date: July 2009
Location: New York City

The Center for Constitutional Rights, a public interest litigation and education organization, is seeking a legal worker to join the Guantánamo Global Justice Initiative team.

The Guantánamo Global Justice Initiative at CCR resulted from the Supreme Court victory in Rasul v. Bush in June of 2004 which asserted the right of Guantánamo detainees to challenge their detention. Since then, CCR has recruited and trained hundreds of attorneys from across the country and secured habeas representation in federal court for the vast majority of the men imprisoned in Guantánamo Bay. CCR has been a leader in both coordinating this effort and in implementing the litigation, international advocacy and public education strategies for this human rights movement.

APRIL 2009

For more than 30 years, Human Rights First has worked in the United States and abroad to create a more secure and humane world by advancing justice, human dignity and respect for the rule of law. Human Rights First believes that building respect for human rights and the rule of law will help ensure the dignity to which every individual is entitled and will stem tyranny, extremism, intolerance, and violence.

Human Rights First protects people at risk: refugees who flee persecution, victims of crimes against humanity or other mass human rights violations, victims of discrimination, human rights advocates who are targeted for defending the rights of others, and those whose rights are eroded in the name of national security. Human Rights First is practical and effective. We advocate for change at the highest levels of national and international policymaking. We seek justice through the courts. We raise awareness and understanding through the media. We build coalitions among those with divergent views. And we mobilize people to act.

Amnesty International (AI) is a movement of globally-minded people across the world speaking out and acting up in defense of human rights. We investigate and report on human rights violations, and we educate and mobilize the public until we make a difference.

Founded in 1965, Amnesty International of the USA (AIUSA) is the largest Amnesty section, with 360,000 members, almost half a million on-line activists, and more than a thousand community and student activist groups.

AIUSA Field Organizers (FO) report to one of five Regional Directors, and are assigned territories within which they are responsible for organizing and coordinating the work of AIUSA members and activists, consistent with Amnesty International’s approach to human rights work. FOs support local member groups within their territory with recruiting and engagement events, human rights education and activist training. We currently seek a Field Organizer for the Western Region, located in our San Francisco office.

Rabbis for Human Rights-North America, a respected seven year-old human rights organization that works in close collaboration with Rabbis for Human Rights (Israel), seeks an Executive Director. The Executive Director reports directly to and works in partnership with the Board of Directors. This position is full-time and open immediately. Position includes moving RHR-NA’s office to New York City or Washington, DC from its current location in Massachusetts.
The Executive Director, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, provides strategic leadership and vision for RHR-NA. The E.D is responsible for RHR-NA’s overall management including development and fundraising, budget and finances, the North American staff and North American programs. The Executive Director reports to and works in close collaboration with the North American Board of Directors and collaborates closely with RHR Israel.

NSA is looking for interested professors!

The first edition of the Nablus Summer Academy (NSA) will be held from 5 till 16 July 2009 at the An-Najah National University in Nablus. The NSA particularly aims to train intensively local and international (senior) students and young academic staff. This Summer Academy provides an opportunity for international and regional students and professors to meet and exchange ideas.

Full-Time Position Available:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Asia Division
Deadline for applications: June 13, 2009

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Director with the Asia Division.

Description: Human Rights Watch is seeking a Deputy Director for its Asia Division. The position may be based in New York, Washington, DC, London, Brussels or Asia. The Deputy Director works closely with the Executive Director and other staff to set goals, strategies, and priorities for HRW's work throughout the region. The Deputy Director helps the Executive Director supervise the research staff; assists with editing reports, news releases, briefings, and other communications; conducts advocacy and speaks publicly for the organization, including to the media; and helps with budgeting and administrative matters, including preparation of planning memos and drafting of grant proposals, and serving as a liaison with advisory committee members.

Human Rights Watch is seeking a Researcher on Brazil who will be based either in New York or Washington, DC. The researcher should be prepared to spend substantial periods of time traveling to Brazil. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitoring and documenting human rights abuses by collecting and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources including governments, local media, NGOs, journalists, diplomats, security forces and others in the field; carrying out research in the region; writing reports, briefing memos, short reports, statements, op-eds, articles, and press releases, as well as submissions to international bodies, on human rights concerns in the region as needed in a concise and accurate manner, in tight timeframes; responding promptly to queries from the press, public, and colleagues in the human rights community; helping to design and implement local and international advocacy strategies to improve respect for human rights in Brazil, by publicizing research findings, briefing government and U.N. officials, and working with local NGOs and human rights activists; working closely with regional human rights organizations to ensure that the work of HRW in Brazil complements and enhances their own work; and developing recommendations to stop or prevent abuses.

Human Rights Watch is seeking a Researcher on Mexico who will be based either in New York or Washington, DC. The researcher should be prepared to spend substantial periods of time traveling to Mexico. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitoring and documenting human rights abuses by collecting and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources including governments, local media, NGOs, journalists, diplomats, security forces and others in the field; carrying out research in the region; writing reports, briefing memos, short reports, statements, op-eds, articles, and press releases, as well as submissions to international bodies, on human rights concerns in the region as needed in a concise and accurate manner, in tight timeframes; responding promptly to queries from the press, public, and colleagues in the human rights community; helping to design and implement local and international advocacy strategies to improve respect for human rights in Mexico, by publicizing research findings, briefing government and U.N. officials, and working with local NGOs and human rights activists; working closely with regional human rights organizations to ensure that the work of HRW in Mexico complements and enhances their own work; and developing recommendations to stop or prevent abuses.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Outreach in Geneva, the Manager will be responsible for supporting HRW's fundraising, advocacy, and outreach efforts in Geneva and Zurich. The Manager's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: liaising with, servicing and cultivating Committee members and prospects; supporting the Director in soliciting major gifts and general support funds; researching, identifying, and cultivating new prospects; coordinating and providing support for events in Geneva and Zurich, including Committee meetings, researcher briefings and the HRW Annual Dinner in Geneva; creating agendas, preparing background materials, drafting minutes and conducting follow-up to meetings; responding to requests for information and corresponding with Geneva and Zurich Committee members; providing membership support services for Geneva and Zurich, including mailings, gift tracking, gift processing and acknowledgments, using HRW's Raiser's Edge database; creating and tracking donor lists, fundraising, and expenses for both cities; advertising, recruiting, training and coordinating the work of interns for the Geneva Development department; and other tasks as assigned.

The Academy is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Competition. The Competition is the only trilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese) moot court competition dedicated to the Inter-American human rights legal system in the world. It brings together over 350 students and faculty, and over 200 practicing attorneys, as well as key members of the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, as well as the diplomatic corps, to train law students on how to use the Inter-American human rights legal system as a legitimate forum for redressing human rights violations. The Program Coordinator will work with universities throughout the Americas and beyond, including coordination of agreements, and will have extensive contact with law students and lawyers from the region.

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), a nongovernmental, not-for-profit national organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants, is seeking a highly motivated proven leader to serve as Vice President .Responsibilities include oversight, implementation, and accountability for quality of programs and delivery of services. Evaluates and implements best practices to measure and monitor program outcomes. The Vice President nurtures and develops relationships with foundations, government and the business community to advance the mission of the organization. USCRI manages several programs through a network of 35 Partner Agencies, USCRI Field Offices and several Allied organizations. Our Partner Agencies provide legal immigration assistance to newcomers in their community and an array of social services to assist their economic and social self-sufficiency.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the general implementation of a joint REDRESS FIDH project on universal jurisdiction funded by the European Union. The purpose of the project is to:

• Enhance cooperation among Member States in the investigation and prosecution of
perpetrators located in the EU.
• Develop among practitioners regular exchanges of views on common problems faced in
their countries in the investigation and prosecution of genocide, crimes against
humanity, war crimes and torture.
• Strengthen victims' protection and access to justice in the EU in relation to the
investigation and prosecution of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and
torture by exploring the challenges faced by such victims in the pursuit of remedies.
• Support EU-level initiatives and directives aimed at extending mutual cooperation and
bringing greater consistency to the practices of Member States.

The Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) links people in the U.S. and Guatemala with a focus on their common struggles for justice, human rights, environmental protection, and dignity. Formed at the height of Guatemala's war in 1981, NISGUA's network today is comprised of thousands of people across the U.S. who demand justice for genocidal crimes of the past, push to change current U.S. policies, support communities challenging corporate-led development in Guatemala, and advocate for grassroots alternatives.

The Legal Assistance Center (LAC) Coordinator leads an innovative and comprehensive access to justice and rule of law program in refugee camps on the Thai/ Burma border. The Coordinator oversees all project activities designed to improve access to justice and effective protection for refugees in camps by: helping refugees access legal information and appropriate remedies for crime and rights violations in the Thai or camp justice systems; supporting the refugee leadership to administer justice more equitably within the camps; engaging Thai authorities and civil society on refugee justice and rights; and pursuing research, monitoring, and advocacy on refugee rights issues. The LAC project is a partnership between IRC and UNHCR, and a global pilot for both organizations – it is the first time legal assistance centers have been established in refugee camps anywhere in the world.

For over 25 years Interights has played a leading role in promoting human rights through the use of international and comparative law. We have pursued this through strategic litigation and a range of complementary capacity building activities, working with lawyers, judges and civil society partners worldwide. Interights currently focuses its activities in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and South Asia, and thematically on economic and social rights, equality and security and the rule of law.

Executive Director
£59, 974 – £70, 557 + Benefits

Are you a committed human right activist? a professional senior manager?, with in-depth understanding of how to promote human rights through the use of international and comparative law and the ability to provide the vision for Interights’ role within the human rights movement?

Interights are looking for an exceptional, visionary senior manager with extensive experience within a leadership role, and the ability to define Interights strategic direction in line with Interights vision and objectives with substantial management experience.

You will be a resilient senior manager with excellent representation skills gained within not-for-profit organisations, with the ability to work with and advise the Board and its sub- committees on strategic and legal compliance issues as well as managing finance, human resources, legal directorate and fundraising and communications functions within the organisation to achieve excellence.

We are also seeking a Co-Litigation Director.

To apply for any of these posts, please go to our website www.interights.org and download an application pack. Please send your CV and covering letter to the email address below, stating the job title in the subject field of the email. Closing date: 12th October 2009. Interviews will be held in the first week of November 2009.

Email: jobs@interights.org

Interights is committed to equal opportunities

The Center for Justice & Accountability (CJA) is an international human rights organization dedicated to deterring torture and other severe human rights abuses around the world and advancing the rights of survivors to seek truth, justice and redress.

CJA uses litigation to hold perpetrators individually accountable for human rights abuses, develop human rights law, and advance the rule of law in countries transitioning from periods of abuse.

The Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions (COHRE), a Geneva-based non-governmental international human rights organisation, is recruiting for the following positions: 1. Director of Development (Fundraising) - Geneva, Switzerland (International Secretariat 2. Asia Coordinator - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The full position descriptions are available on the COHRE website: http://www.cohre.org/vacancies. Please send a current CV and letter of application to vacancy@cohre.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

IGLHRC is seeking a skilled and committed individual for a grant-funded position based in either New York or Cape Town. The Health and Human Rights Program Officer’s primary function will be to work with IGLHRC’s national and local partners to: foreground the HIV and health-related rights of LGBT people in Africa (and elsewhere as needed); respond to health-related human rights violations; and confront the homophobic and transphobic policies and social stigma that undermine the health and safety of LGBT people. In particular, the Health and Human Rights Program Officer will work to help partners throughout the region to influence key stakeholders (African Ministries of Health and Justice, National AIDS Control Programs, the Global Fund, programmers of the International Conference on AIDS and STDs in Africa); support and increase the capacity of emerging LGBT/HIV networks in Africa; and work to safeguard the rights of HIV advocates and activists engaged in outreach to LGBT communities.

The International Uyghur Human Rights and Democracy Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based human rights organization that promotes human rights and democracy for the Uyghur people, especially for Uyghur women and children, is seeking an experienced, well-organized self-starter to fill its Researcher/Project Officer position. The Researcher is responsible for conducting research and documentation, managing daily research activities and carrying out timely, accurate production of research reports, project narrative reports and press releases. The Researcher is also responsible for office management and for daily project activities. Additionally, the Researcher is responsible for managing relations with other human rights organizations and acting as a liaison with media contacts. A successful applicant will possess extensive human rights research and documentation experience, as well as experience with non-profit grant management and fundraising experience.

Qualifications:

Academic background in Asian, Chinese
or Central Asian studies desired.
Chinese and/or Uyghur language
proficiency a plus. Experience working in
the non-profit sector and/or human rights
a plus. Must be a team player.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, salary requirements, writing sample and the names and contact info of three references to: okanat@iuhrdf.org.

Position Title: Program Director
Client: Amazon Watch (www.amazonwatch.org)
Location: San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC

Founded in 1996, Amazon Watch is a dynamic nonprofit organization that protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin. We partner with indigenous and environmental organizations in campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability and the preservation of the Amazon's ecological systems. Amazon Watch has successfully led the way in a number of groundbreaking victories for indigenous peoples rights and the environment through effective campaigning, educating corporations and the public, and strengthening the capacities of indigenous committees.

Victim Outreach Coordinator for Southern California

California Crime Victims for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CCV) would like to announce a job opening for the position of Victim Outreach Coordinator for Southern California. This will be an independent contractor position requiring approximately 45-60 hours of work per month (12-15 hours/per week). Start date: Jan. 1, 2010. (more below)
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Nevada Coalition Against the Death Penalty Seeks Program Coordinator

We seek a motivated, experienced Program Coordinator to inspire, support, and strengthen the network of activists and members comprising the Nevada Coalition Against the Death Penalty (NVCADP). The person should be located in the Reno or Carson City area, although an exception may be made for an exceptional candidate from Las Vegas. The individual will be hired on a contract basis and will be expected to work from own home or office. Hours are flexible, but will require some work after business hours, with some travel required within the state. The Coordinator will provide updates and work progress reports to the NVCADP Project Advisory Committee, and will be paid with grant funds administered by the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada (ACLUNV). ) More below

12 Months Maternity Cover
Lawyer, Security and the Rule of Law (SEROL)
£36, 830 pro rata, per annum

For over 25 years Interights has played a leading role in promoting human rights through the use of international and comparative law. We have pursued this through strategic litigation and capacity building and providing information to lawyers, judges and civil society partners worldwide. Interights currently focuses its activities in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and South Asia, and thematically on economic and social rights, equality and security and the rule of law.

Under the guidance of the Team Leader for the Horn of Africa/Kenya, the Researcher will support the work of HRW staff in implementing a human rights research and advocacy agenda focusing on the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia) and Kenya.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: curbing abuses of human rights and humanitarian law in the Horn of Africa and Kenya through monitoring, investigating and documenting violations; writing and publicizing concise and accurate reports, briefing papers, letters, press releases, op-eds and submissions to international bodies as needed, with a quick turnaround time; developing and implementing local, regional and international strategies to bring violations to the attention of the government and the international community and change abusive laws, policies and practices; effectively advocating for the improvement of human rights with regional governments, the African Union, the United States, the European Union and intergovernmental organizations; monitoring related legislative and/or policy developments; responding to inquiries from the press, public and colleagues in the human rights community; and other tasks as may be assigned. Travel to the region will be required.

The Film Festival Department in Human Rights Watch’s (“HRW”) San Francisco office is seeking a consultant to act as Outreach Coordinator in order to launch the second year of its “Youth Producing Change” program in San Francisco. We anticipate that this project will commence the week beginning January 19, 2010 and conclude on March 13, 2010.

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Islamic Human Rights Commission
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IHRC is looking to commission a researcher to work on its forthcoming report on Germany, civil society and citizenship. The researcher should be available to start at short notice. This position is not office based and the work can be done remotely.

The role requires fluency in written and spoken German and English, and requires the ability to research and review existing literature in the field of citizenship. Applicants should have an educational background in the social sciences. The commission fee is UK£750. The final write up should be in both German and English, all working drafts should be in English.

If you are interested in applying, please email the IHRC office with your CV, requesting a reference form. Two suitable references are required before commencing work. Contact huda@ihrc.org.

Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) is changing the way the United States and the international community respond to the world's worst crimes by empowering individuals, communities and other stakeholders with the tools to prevent and stop genocide.

GI-NET seeks to fill an Analyst position in its Conflict Risk Network (CRN) program. CRN coordinates a network of institutional investors, financial service providers and related stakeholders interested in addressing the role corporate actors (i.e. the companies they are invested in) play in areas affected by genocide and severe conflict. With this network behind it, CRN is leveraging the collective weight of billions in assets to push for responsible action by companies materially involved in certain GI-NET Areas of Concern. CRN’s work currently focuses on Sudan, but it is expanding to address an additional conflict-affected area in 2010. CRN’s work focuses on three core areas:

Physicians for Human Rights (“PHR”), a human rights organization that mobilizes health professionals to advance health, dignity, and justice and promotes the right to health for all, is seeking a creative and experienced Chief Communications Officer (CCO) to assume leadership in designing, articulating and implementing a comprehensive communication strategy for the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity for the CCO to partner with PHR’s leadership and play a central role in growing the communications function towards its full potential at a critical moment in the organization’s history.

The CICC is looking for one on-site French Information Intern to assist the French Information Services Coordinator with various translation needs, including background and information papers, CICC fact sheets, articles for the CICC African newsletter and other translations as needed. The French Information Intern will also assist with the development of the CICC French website and some media-related work, such as developing our database of Francophone journalists for our Universal Ratification Campaign. The French Information Intern should be available at least 2-3 days a week for 3-4 months starting mid-May 2010. Please note that this is an unpaid internship.

EHRAC-MEMORIAL JOINT PROJECT

Memorial Human Rights Centre works in partnership with the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC), which is based at London Metropolitan University. This joint initiative operates from a dedicated project office within the Memorial HRC in Moscow and in five other regional offices. This project was previously funded by the European Commission and is now supported by multiple grant-making trusts and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the British Government.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Campaigns, this position requires a variety of campaigning skills in order to support the five focus areas within the Campaigns Unit: the Death Penalty Abolition Campaign; Counter Terror with Justice, our campaign to stop torture and abuse resulting from the War on Terror; Individuals at Risk, which obtains freedom for prisoners of conscience and safety for human rights defenders; Crisis Prevention and Response; and the campaign to Demand Dignity, which focusses on the right to housing and health, spotlighting the relationship between poverty and human rights.

AIUSA Field Organizers (FO) report to one of five Regional Directors, and are assigned states within which they are responsible for organizing and coordinating the work of AIUSA members and activists, consistent with Amnesty International's approach to human rights work. FOs support local member groups within their territory with recruiting and engagement events, human rights education and activist training. We currently seek a Field Organizer for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, located in Washington, DC.

UNITED NATIONS
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TVA/UNAKRT/2
010/01


TEMPORARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


P-2 Associate Legal Officer
United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials
(UNAKRT)
Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
Occupational Group (See list on last page)

Service/Section: Office of the Co-Investigating Judges Estimated Start Date: 01/04/2010
Duty Station: Phnom Penh
Duration: 364 days


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) supports the operation of the Extraordinary Chambers in
the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). The ECCC has been established by the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) to try senior
leaders of Democratic Kampuchea and those most responsible for the crimes and serious violations of Cambodian penal law,
international humanitarian law and customs and international conventions recognized by Cambodia that were committed during
the period from 17 April 1975 to 6 January 1979.

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Germany Director.

The Germany Director will be the public face of HRW in Germany and act as the organization's central link to the German media, government and public. The Germany Director will design and implement strategies to influence German policy and public opinion relating to human rights concerns globally. The Director will be expected to promote HRW's priority concerns with key members of the media, policy-makers, and the NGO community, to testify in Bundestag hearings, to seek out opportunities to write opinion articles for the press, to speak on television and radio as well as at public events and seminars, and to work closely with volunteers associated with HRW to involve them in advocacy relating to HRW's work. The Germany Director will supervise HRW's development and outreach work in Germany, and will be responsible for regularly briefing HRW's Germany committees and selected supporters, speaking at major events, engaging with the leadership of HRW's Germany committees, and outreach to prospective donors. The Germany Director also coordinates closely with the organization's Brussels office and EU Advocacy Director on matters relating to the European Union.

Working with the staff of HRW's US Program, the Advocacy Director will help to conceptualize and implement strategies for transforming HRW's research and reports into improvements in US policy and practice. The Advocacy Director meets regularly with US government officials, including executive branch officials, legislators and their staff members; prepares a range of written materials, including policy analyses and advocacy documents targeting officials and the public; seeks to influence policy debates by writing press releases, op-eds, and blog postings; works with other advocacy organizations including through coalitions; and develops contacts with journalists in a variety of media. S/he is responsible for keeping abreast of pertinent developments in Washington, DC and selected state capitals. In addition, the Advocacy Director is a key organizational spokesperson, among those who represent the US Program before the media, government officials, and the public.

The Regional Director for the MidWestern Region is a member of AIUSA's Leadership Team, reporting to the Deputy Executive Director for Organizing, Membership & Campaigns. Based in Chicago, the Regional Director is Amnesty's spokesperson to the membership and to the public in thirteen MidWestern states. S/he is responsible for bringing Amnesty's message and methods to the region, and for directing the force of regional membership to AIUSA's priority campaigns.

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is an EU Agency based in Vienna. The objective of the Agency is to provide the relevant institutions and authorities of the Community and its Member States when implementing Community law with assistance and expertise relating to fundamental rights, in order to support them when they take measures or formulate courses of action within their respective spheres of competence to fully respect fundamental rights. (Article 2 of the Council Regulation (EC) No 168/2007).

The FRA is publishing a vacancy notice in order to recruit a Temporary Agent for the following post:

Documentation and Online Communication Manager

The duration of the contract shall be indefinite.