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Are you interested in an international career and learning more about the relationship between gender and development? Apply now for the UPEACE – UNITAR Master of Arts in Gender and Development.This Master of Arts, jointly offered by the UN Mandated University for Peace (UPEACE) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) on Gender and Development, allows students to develop critical knowledge in gender studies in its intersections with development studies. In addition, this programme equips students with the required soft skills for a successful international career in this field.
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.
The Lawyers’ Committee convenes the National Election Protection Coalition— the nation’s largest and longest-running nonpartisan voter protection effort, which works throughout the year to provide information, resources, and assistance to voters who have questions about the voting process or encounter barriers to the ballot box, with a focus on communities of color that voter suppression efforts have historically disenfranchised. In addition, the Lawyers’ Committee administers the 886-OUR-VOTE Hotline and provides programmatic support for state and national partners. The Lawyers’ Committee seeks an Administrative Assistant to support our Election Protection program.
The Administrative Assistant will support the Election Protection team, consisting of the Voting Rights Project Co-Directors, the National Director of Campaigns and Field Programs, the National Coordinators, and the Hotline Infrastructure team.
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC. The Election Protection Administrative Assistant will work under the supervision of the National Director of Campaigns and Field Programs.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential responsibilities of the Election Protection Administrative Assistant include but are not limited to the following:
Minimum Requirements and Competencies:
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume.
No calls will be accepted. The position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary and benefits are competitive for a nonprofit legal organization. Staff Benefits include Employer Sponsored (Medical, Dental, and Group Life & AD&D); Voluntary Benefits (Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life) coverage; the opportunity to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Plan, Voluntary Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Stipends (Cell Phone and Commuter/Parking Benefits); 12 paid Holidays; and Vacation/Sick days.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.
Accessibility Assistance: Although calls will not be accepted regarding questions about the position, if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 202-662-8600 and ask for an applicant accommodation; send an email with the subject line “Applicant Accommodation” to accommodation@lawyerscommittee.org
Important Vaccination Requirement: The Lawyers’ Committee requires employees to be fully vaccinated (including all eligible boosters) against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.
Partially funded with seed funding generously donated by World Education Services, the Hans de Wit Fellowship was established in 2022 to support the academic mobility of early career researchers in the field of higher education studies, who are interested in spending a semester based at the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College. Fellows will be welcomed as active members of the CIHE community. Although they will be expected to conduct their own independent research while based in Boston, there will be opportunities to participate in Center events, projects and other activities.
Application deadline: March 15, 2024
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Position Summary: The GGJ Action Fund Director will provide strategic leadership to build alignment and the clear goals necessary to grow the engagement of working class grassroots communities in policy and electoral organizing. They will oversee the political direction and program leadership of the c(4) structure; lead strategic planning and implementation; fundraise for the work of the organization; coordinate the GGJAF Member Working Group; and represent GGJAF publicly on a national and international level with members, movement allies, and funders.
Application deadline: February 24, 2024
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HRI is recruiting for the 2024-2026 Dash-Muse Teaching Fellow!
Deadline: February 25, 2024
The Georgetown Law Human Rights Institute (HRI) is seeking a legal teaching fellow for a two-year appointment beginning in July 2024. The position is designed for a Georgetown Law J.D. or LL.M. graduate with human rights experience, an interest in teaching, and a commitment to a career in human rights.
The Dash-Muse Teaching Fellow will work closely with HRI faculty to develop, teach, and supervise students in the year-long Human Rights Advocacy in Action Practicum. Practicum projects are co-designed with human rights NGOs and seek to advance human rights at the domestic or international level. The fellow, faculty, and students travel during Week One in January to conduct in-country fact-finding or other fieldwork.
The fellow will also collaborate with HRI leadership on Institute programs and events, including by: developing the 1L Human Rights Associates Program; providing academic and career advice to students interested in human rights; organizing human rights conferences and events; supporting the campus human rights community; engaging with the Institute’s human rights alumni network; maintaining strong ties to human rights practitioners; and supporting the Institute’s efforts to create human rights fellowship opportunities for graduating students. Additional responsibilities may be determined based on the fellow’s specific background and interests, as well as the Institute’s needs.
This fellowship is open to Georgetown Law graduates (J.D. and LL.M.) with at least two years of experience, preferably in human rights or international law. The annual salary is $70,000 for the first year and $75,000 for the second year; the fellow will also receive full LL.M. tuition and fees as well as health and dental benefits. In addition to the responsibilities described above, during his/her first year, the fellow pursues a program of graduate study through a seminar course on clinical pedagogy, taught by the Georgetown clinical faculty. The fellow may also audit regular law school courses. Upon successful completion of the fellowship, the fellow is awarded an LL.M. degree in Advocacy. For more information on fellowship benefits, please visit: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/experiential-learning/clinics/clinical-teaching-fellowships/fellowship-applications/.
Dartmouth believes that a 21st century liberal arts education integrates respect for, and understanding of, the unique and essential benefits of living, learning, and engaging in an inclusive global community. The Native American Program (NAP) supports the well-being and success of Indigenous students at Dartmouth. The NAP’s core work includes: advising and engagement, leadership and community development; education and training; and, advocacy.
Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Native American Program (NAP), the Assistant Director works collaboratively with departments and on committees to provide anchors of support to Native and Indigenous students. This is accomplished through the primary responsibilities: 1) Student Group Advising 2) Orientation Program Management 3) Professional Development 4) Advocacy, Consultation, and Intentional Collaboration, and 5) Assessment and Administration.
The Assistant Director provides event support to the Program Coordinator of Community and Leadership Development.
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Education First is seeking an early career professional to join the consulting team as an Associate. Associates lead research efforts and manage select workstreams on projects to deliver outstanding work to our clients. Associates present complex ideas to internal and external stakeholders and often serve as experts on various topics that contribute to the development and execution of client-facing deliverables. Associates join one of our three operational teams aligned to our Focus Areas – Engaged Students, Outstanding Educators or Effective Organizations & Investments.
Education First is seeking an early career professional to join the consulting team as an Associate. Associates lead research efforts and manage select workstreams on projects to deliver outstanding work to our clients. Associates present complex ideas to internal and external stakeholders and often serve as experts on various topics that contribute to the development and execution of client-facing deliverables. Associates join one of our three operational teams aligned to our Focus Areas – Engaged Students, Outstanding Educators or Effective Organizations & Investments.
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The Human Rights Program in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for the position of Administrative Associate 2 (Job Code 8208A2). This position has the working title Assistant Director and functions as Program Coordinator. This is a 100%-time, 12-month, one year temporary position, subject to the University’s Civil Service Employment rules. This position may be extended contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
With the Director charting the intellectual agenda of the Program, the Assistant Director ensures the implementation and success of programs and activities. The Assistant Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Program, including financial administration, communications, program and event management, and curricular support. The Human Rights program is affiliated with the Institute for Global Studies (IGS) and the West Bank Administrative Hub in the College of Liberal Arts. The Assistant Director contributes to the leadership and operations of IGS in areas of expertise and need. This position offers an opportunity to work with flexibility and allows for a partially remote work arrangement. Salary range is $50-65K, depending on qualifications and experience.
Priority application deadline is December 4, 2023. Apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System; reference job opening ID 358550.
Application Deadline: 24 November 2023
The UN Advocacy Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking interns for its Geneva office. Ideally, Interns will be available mid February 2024 through early May 2024.
Responsibilities:
The internship will focus on the activities of the UN advocacy team before, during, and after the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), as well as relevant developments at the UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, various Treaty Body reviews and other meetings. The interns will be active members of HRW’s UN Advocacy Division and will work closely with other staff members. The internship will involve:
Students will also have opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, students will take skills acquired in school and apply them in a professional setting.
Qualifications: Applicants enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level academic program for the duration of the internship are highly preferred. In some circumstances, applicants can be recent graduates of their first degree (such as a Bachelor’s) who will be pursuing an advanced degree (such as Master’s or law degree). Strong proven oral and written command of English is essential and knowledge of French is desirable. Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet) are required. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with a demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues. The ideal candidate should be a disciplined self-starter and a strong team player. Knowledge of the UN system is highly preferred.
Applicants who are offered an internship must possess valid work authorization in Switzerland for the duration of the internship.
Compensation: Interns will receive a gross monthly stipend of CHF 1,550 per month, which will be pro-rated based on the number of hours worked, to help offset living expenses in accordance with HRW policy and the intern. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships may offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, and interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
How to Apply: Please apply immediately by visiting our online job portal at: https://careers.hrw.org and attaching a CV/resume, letter of interest/cover letter, and brief writing sample.
No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email internships@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.
Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We do not discriminate in hiring practices and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all abilities, ages, gender identities and expressions, national origins, races and ethnicities, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with criminal records to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.
Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.
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