Job Title: Advocacy Adviser, Global Advocacy Program
Department: Global Legal Program
Job Posted On: May 25, 2012
The Center for Reproductive Rights
(CRR) is a non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to promoting
women's equality worldwide by guaranteeing reproductive rights as human rights.
Reproductive rights, the foundation for women's self-determination over their
bodies and sexual lives, are critical to all women's ability to achieve their
full potential. We believe laws and policies that protect and advance these
rights are essential. They must allow women the freedom to decide whether and
when to have children. They must respect women's ability to exercise their
reproductive choices without coercion. They must also secure women's access to
basic health services, including contraception, abortion, education and safe
pregnancy care. Ultimately, reproductive rights are imperative to ensuring
justice for all members of society -- women, children, and their families.
(CRR) is a non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to promoting
women's equality worldwide by guaranteeing reproductive rights as human rights.
Reproductive rights, the foundation for women's self-determination over their
bodies and sexual lives, are critical to all women's ability to achieve their
full potential. We believe laws and policies that protect and advance these
rights are essential. They must allow women the freedom to decide whether and
when to have children. They must respect women's ability to exercise their
reproductive choices without coercion. They must also secure women's access to
basic health services, including contraception, abortion, education and safe
pregnancy care. Ultimately, reproductive rights are imperative to ensuring
justice for all members of society -- women, children, and their families.
Duties and responsibilities:
The Advocacy Adviser will work under
the supervision of the Advocacy Director and closely with other program staff
to support and build the work of the Advocacy Program. The Advocacy
Adviser will be responsible for:
the supervision of the Advocacy Director and closely with other program staff
to support and build the work of the Advocacy Program. The Advocacy
Adviser will be responsible for:
- Legal and policy analysis of a variety of reproductive rights issues.
- Legal and policy research on international human rights law and standards.
- Responsible for supporting design and implementation of advocacy strategies before the UN,
to include drafting memos, advocacy documents and thematic submissions for UN
bodies. - Developing strategy for, participate in and draft reproductive rights
submissions to UN. - Supporting the drafting of publications and other materials to advance
program work. - Working in coordination with colleagues from the Global Legal Program and other programs,
and in collaboration with civil society organizations, academics and other
external stakeholders on furthering advocacy aims. - Representing the Center before UN bodies, organize briefings and other events with treaty
bodies, UN Agencies and other bodies. - Supporting the Program Director in providing technical assistance to
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders. - Representing the Center externally on matters related to reproductive
rights through public speaking, and as required, with engagement with the
media. - Supporting the Center’s communication strategies by drafting blogs,
op-eds and other documents to position global advocacy on reproductive rights. - Supporting the Program Director in preparing presentations for
conferences and meetings. - Helping identify, build and maintain partnerships with NGOs, and with
key stakeholders, as needed. - Assisting the Program Director with the supervision of interns,
volunteers and pro bono lawyers.
Twenty percent of the Advocacy Adviser’s work
is focused on institutional responsibilities for the Global Program, which
includes conducting in person informational interviews, liaising with
Government Relations, conducting and supporting pro bono outreach and
supporting institutional work on development initiatives.
is focused on institutional responsibilities for the Global Program, which
includes conducting in person informational interviews, liaising with
Government Relations, conducting and supporting pro bono outreach and
supporting institutional work on development initiatives.
International travel is required.
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and
comprehensive benefits.
comprehensive benefits.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-4 years related professional experience.
- Degree in law (Juris Doctor or postgraduate) required.
- Knowledge of international human rights, women’s rights and UN human rights system.
- Capable of complex legal analytical work.
- Advocacy experience, including as part of NGO coalitions.
- Possesses excellent writing, editing, research and oral advocacy skills.
Knowledge of other UN languages (in particular Spanish) is highly desirable.
The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer,
committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and
staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities
to apply.
committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and
staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities
to apply.
www.reproductiverights.org
How to Apply:
Send cover letter, résumé, one writing sample and contact information for three references
to: resumes@reprorights.org. Applicants must indicate “Advocacy Adviser, Global Advocacy, code 150
and their last name” as the subject of emailed applications.
to: resumes@reprorights.org. Applicants must indicate “Advocacy Adviser, Global Advocacy, code 150
and their last name” as the subject of emailed applications.
Cover letter, résumé and writing samples should be sent as attachments.
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