Policy Officer - Persons with Disabilities World Future Council | Switzerland

The World Future Council is looking for a Policy Officer – Persons with Disabilities
Starting date: 1st September 2013
Period: 12 months, with possible prolongation
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 June 2013

The World Future Council (WFC) is a global forum of 50 respected personalities who give voice to the shared ethical values of citizens worldwide. The Council works closely with policy-makers, civil society and business to identify and implement best policies to protect the rights of future generations (http://www.worldfuturecouncil.org).

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Zero Project overall coordinator, the Essl Foundation, as well as project partners: the European Foundation Centre
• Research innovative policies advancing the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
• Co-author the annual Zero Project Report
• Co-organize the annual Zero Project Conferences in Vienna
• Present the Zero Project in briefings, side events and conferences to stakeholders (especially in Geneva, New York, Vienna)
• Develop the Zero Project network, especially with parliamentarians with disabilities
• Contribute to the Zero Project’s website: www.zeroproject.org and social media presence:www.facebook.com/zeroproject.org
• Develop and maintain the WFC’s Zero Project online presence: www.worldfuturecouncil.org/enable.html as well as www.futurepolicy.org,
• Support media, fundraising activities and research for cooperation
• Monitor and assess project progress
• Report to the Supervisor

Profile:

• Academic background, preferably in human rights/disability law and policy, international relations or political sciences
• Working experience in a Disabled Peoples Organisation, direct experience of disability or with persons with disabilities is an asset
• Outgoing and reliable personality with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Very good knowledge of research, editorial work as well as event management
• Excellent knowledge of German, English and of a further UN language, preferably French
• Very good IT literacy. Knowledge of CMS (especially WordPress and Typo3) is an asset
• Committed to the WFC’s vision and mission of long-term sustainability and equity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team
• A Swiss/EU work permit is required

Please address your application to the WFC Coordinator of the Geneva Office: Ms Ingrid Heindorf. Please send a cover letter, CV and published writing sample, as well as your salary expectations, toIngrid.heindorf@worldfuturecouncil.org. Subject heading: Policy Officer and your name. Deadline: 14 June 2013. Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held on 25th June 2013.