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Right to Education Project Volunteer


DURATION: 2-3 days per week; for 3 - 6 months, starting in November 2012
SALARY: Unpaid (reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses to and from office location and for lunch) 
LOCATION: London EC1R 0BJ
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 7 November 2012
The Right to Education Project (RTE), housed at ActionAid International in London, is a collaborative initiative between ActionAid International, Amnesty International and the Global Campaign for Education.  RTE aims to promote social mobilisation and legal accountability on the right to education.  RTE conducts research, builds capacity, develops resources for advocacy, and collaborates with a wide network of human rights, development and education practitioners. 
RTE seeks a volunteer to assist in the implementation of projects and initiatives.  The volunteer should have a solid understanding of international human rights law, including economic and social rights with a commitment to the right to education. The volunteer will support human rights legal research and assist in the maintenance of RTE’s legal databases.  The volunteer may also contribute to the content of the RTE website (right-to-education.org) and should possess excellent English writing skills and be comfortable uploading content onto a web content management system.  The volunteer may also support in the organisation of RTE events and activities and should have good organisational and administrative skills.
The volunteer will work in a small team based in ActionAid’s London office. 
To apply  
Email your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@actionaid.org
About your application:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.