Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Assistant Director on Human Rights & the Global Economy at Northeastern University School of Law

Asst. Dir. Program on Human Rights & the Global Economy
Requisition Number: STFR000284
Division/College: School of Law
FT/PT: Full Time
Grade: 11

Position Summary:
The Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy (“PHRGE”) of Northeastern University School of Law (“NUSL”) was founded in 2005 as a law school-based program to engage in the study, promotion, implementation and constructive critique of rights-based approaches to economic development and social transformation, with particular attention to economic, social, and cultural (ESC) rights. PHRGE’s mission is threefold: (1) to promote human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights, within the Northeastern community; (2) to support cutting-edge scholarship on human rights, with a particular focus on economic, social and cultural rights; and (3) to work to implement human rights norms and sound economic development approaches worldwide. To those ends, PHRGE sponsors an on-line ESC rights journal with an international circulation; develops human rights analyses, reports and briefs to support litigation and other advocacy efforts domestically and internationally; convenes scholars and activists engaged with ESC rights issues for discussion and exchanges; sponsors human rights programming at NUSL; and sponsors several funded human rights cooperative education placements for NUSL law students.

PHRGE seeks a dynamic and skilled Assistant Director to work with the Executive Director to lead the program in fulfilling its mission. This is a part-time, (2/3rds time) benefits-eligible, grant-funded position for one year, which may be renewed subject to funding.

Qualifications:

Education & Knowledge:
• A J.D. is required
• Knowledge of human rights, particularly ESC rights issues, is preferred
Experience:
• At least one year of experience in a professional environment, preferably in nonprofit or political work involving legal issues
• Proven track record of professional writing, evidenced by published writing or participation on a law review or other professional or academic journal
• Experience supervising, teaching or mentoring students

Desired Skills and Attributes:
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including ability to participate at a high level in preparing academic articles and ESC rights reports produced by PHRGE
• Familiarity with ESC rights and human rights principles in international human rights law
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting
• Familiarity with online publication and new media
• Above average computer competency, including experience with databases and new media
• Very strong oral and interpersonal communications skills, including presentation skills
• Success at keeping multiple projects organized
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends/evenings
• Ability to travel to selected national conferences and meetings as needed

Additional Qualifications:
Candidates must have a strong commitment to economic and social rights and to the mission of PHRGE.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://apptrkr.com/256829

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