Social and Economic Rights Expert Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF)
Responsibilities
Working under the responsibility of the General Director, the t (SERE) will provide expert advice in order to shape ASF’s policy development in the specific area of Social and Economic Rights.
More specifically, the SERE will be responsible for the following:
• Providing deep analyses and proposing global strategies to the General Director on economic and social rights.
• Developing methodologies for the implementation of ASF global strategies in its programmes.
• Assisting the missions in the field and the analyst coordinators in Brussels to develop programmes and actions focused on social and economic rights.
• Preparing and coordinating advocacy initiatives.
• Representing ASF at relevant meetings with governments, international organisations, civil society, donors and key stakeholders.
• Raising funds for programmes and activities in her/his area of competence
• Following developments in the field of social and economic rights with an aim toward identifying strategic opportunities for ASF
Candidate’s profile:
• Proven experience in project management and/or research on violations of SEC rights, involving information gathering and discussion with government officials, civil society and donors
• At least 5 years professional experience
• Proven capacity to analyze complex environments
• Strong capacity for decision-making and prioritizing
• Ability to think strategically
• Good political judgment
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills (sense of diplomacy and negotiation) and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and draft position and strategy papers
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a multicultural team and in complex, fluid and demanding situations
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, polyvalent and able to multitask
• Good command of English and French
Conditions
- Contract of undetermined duration with a probation period of 5 months
- Working conditions attractive compared to the sector
- Meal vouchers, internet package, hospitalization insurance, 25 days of annual leave
Please specify “Social and Economic Rights Expert” in the subject line.
Due to the limited human resources available only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
Working under the responsibility of the General Director, the t (SERE) will provide expert advice in order to shape ASF’s policy development in the specific area of Social and Economic Rights.
More specifically, the SERE will be responsible for the following:
• Providing deep analyses and proposing global strategies to the General Director on economic and social rights.
• Developing methodologies for the implementation of ASF global strategies in its programmes.
• Assisting the missions in the field and the analyst coordinators in Brussels to develop programmes and actions focused on social and economic rights.
• Preparing and coordinating advocacy initiatives.
• Representing ASF at relevant meetings with governments, international organisations, civil society, donors and key stakeholders.
• Raising funds for programmes and activities in her/his area of competence
• Following developments in the field of social and economic rights with an aim toward identifying strategic opportunities for ASF
Candidate’s profile:
• Proven experience in project management and/or research on violations of SEC rights, involving information gathering and discussion with government officials, civil society and donors
• At least 5 years professional experience
• Proven capacity to analyze complex environments
• Strong capacity for decision-making and prioritizing
• Ability to think strategically
• Good political judgment
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills (sense of diplomacy and negotiation) and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and draft position and strategy papers
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a multicultural team and in complex, fluid and demanding situations
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, polyvalent and able to multitask
• Good command of English and French
Conditions
- Contract of undetermined duration with a probation period of 5 months
- Working conditions attractive compared to the sector
- Meal vouchers, internet package, hospitalization insurance, 25 days of annual leave
How to apply
The applications shall include a CV, motivation letter and a writing sample in English or French, and will be sent by mail to stage2@asf.be no later than 10 April 2011.Please specify “Social and Economic Rights Expert” in the subject line.
Due to the limited human resources available only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
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