Senior Policy Analyst at the International Labor Rights Forum

The International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF), a nonprofit located in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to lead our policy advocacy for workers’ rights in Latin America and Africa and to coordinate our anti-discrimination programs – including the Rights for Working Women campaign. The ILRF is an advocacy organization dedicated to achieving just and humane treatment for workers worldwide. More information about ILRF is available at LaborRights.org.

This position will require a broad range of knowledge about international labor rights instruments, trade and labor linkages and the various legal mechanisms (e.g. GSP petitions, OECD-NCP complaints, etc), which can support and help shape labor rights advocacy campaigns. An ideal candidate is one who has worked with a labor union and/or is interested in working with a small, fast paced NGO and is an independent, innovative and driven individual.

There will be a strong emphasis on legal research and writing as well as network building, including:

• Develop strong relations with US policy leaders and ILRF partners in the labor union movement in the U.S. and abroad
• Conduct research on relevant topics and publish analytic reports with policy and campaign recommendations
• Develop/maintain expertise in market mechanisms (e.g. certifications, SRI strategies) and government enforcement initiatives for improving labor rights compliance
• Draft memoranda and other background and supporting materials
• Complete special projects on public policy and communications topics
• Develop campaign strategies and lead related coalition-building
• Attend hearings, briefings, and coalition meetings.

Additional duties include:

• Translation and editing
• Campaign support work
• Support ILRF partners’ connections to U.S. policy leaders and debates

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience on public policy or drafting of reports
• 3+ years experience on labor and human rights issues, preferably with international focus
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and lead work streams
• Ability to multi-task and work creatively
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Fluency in Spanish and English (written & oral); knowledge of French, Creole or Portuguese also helpful
• Strong computer, research and writing skills, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Bachelor’s degree required and graduate degree in law or public policy preferred

Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.

Email cover letter, resume, and a sample of policy-related writing or a copy of a report to employment@ilrf.org by May 30, 2011.