Project and Office Assistant
Civil Rights Defenders office in Belgrade is announcing an opening for the position:
Project and Office Assistant
Civil Rights Defenders is an independent expert organisation founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1982, with the aim of defending people’s civil and political rights. Our work stretches from our own backyard to countries and regions all over the world. One of our main tasks is to empower our partners – brave human rights defenders, who often put themselves at great risk through their engagement in other people’s rights.
We believe that a world where people’s rights and liberties are respected is a safer world to live in. Our vision is based on the Helsinki Accords, from 1975, which acknowledged that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is a significant factor for peace, justice and the development of friendly relations between states. To achieve our vision, we strive to ensure that people are able to enjoy their civil and political rights.
Project and Office Assistant (POA) is responsible for carrying out activities within the preparation of the Regional Moot Court competition as well as taking care of all organisational matters within Western Balkans programme (offices in Belgrade, Tirana, Sarajevo, Pristina). POA is also responsible for preparation of the short ad-hoc reports and/or press releases. POA duties includes:
- Full preparation of all practical matters in cases when Civil Rights Defenders organize conferences, workshops, trainings, press conferences
- Taking care about all practicalities related to internal meetings and organize travels to all staff members that are working in field offices or coming to the region
- Day-to-day care about all practicalities in Belgrade office
- Duties related to visibility, outreach and promotion of WB programme
- Daily duties related to project documentation in the Western Balkans
- Prepare ad-hoc thematic reports for relevant countries based on research
- Prepare press releases and/or letters to authorities in particular cases
- Translate and publish press releases for other regions
As a Project and Office Assistant you will be working at our field office in Belgrade, supervised by Western Balkans Programme Director. After probation period, full time employment will be offered, with possibility for extension.
A university degree in law or political science with specialization in human rights, including a documented interest in human rights related work, is advantage for the function. In addition very good knowledge of English and B/C/S is required. Experience from similar work is advantage as well.
Ability to take own initiatives and to work under responsibility are important personal characteristics for this function. A prerequisite is that you share human rights values and that you are strongly committed to the issues we are working with.
Submit an application (including your expectations of salary), including a CV, to Civil Rights Defenders as soon as possible but no later than 25.05.2012.. Applications will be evaluated continuously and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Swedish Helsinki Committee
Civil Rights Defenders is an independent expert organisation founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1982, with the aim of defending people’s civil and political rights. Our work stretches from our own backyard to countries and regions all over the world. One of our main tasks is to empower our partners – brave human rights defenders, who often put themselves at great risk through their engagement in other people’s rights. We believe that a world where people’s rights and liberties are respected is a…