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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
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.