U4I seeks a Human Rights Associate to work in its Washington, D.C. office. The Associate will work closely with and report to the Director of Programs and Advocacy, and coordinate activities closely with U4I’s Berkeley, CA office. The Associate will be responsible for assisting the director with research, writing, and coalition-building and advocating with governmental and intergovernmental agencies on specific policy initiatives to pressure the Iranian government to protect human rights in Iran.
This position requires a detail-oriented and versatile individual capable of balancing competing responsibilities and accomplishing unique tasks on time. Knowledge of the situation in Iran is highly desirable. The position requires a minimum one-year commitment. There will be an evaluation after the first three months.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires a detail-oriented and versatile individual capable of balancing competing responsibilities and accomplishing unique tasks on time. Knowledge of the situation in Iran is highly desirable. The position requires a minimum one-year commitment. There will be an evaluation after the first three months.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and write memos, advocacy materials and reports
- Assist with publication and distribution of reports and other online materials
- Monitor, maintain fluency, and report on relevant political developments; congressional hearings and legislation; international negotiations and assemblies; and journalistic coverage of Iran’s human rights situation
- Work with U4I researcher to identify emerging opportunities for advocacy
- Analyze policies and practices of the United States and other governments as well as intergovernmental organizations affecting human rights in Iran, and develop specific policy recommendations to strengthen protections of these rights
- Analyze political and other factors to determine feasible blueprints and/or roadmaps for changing laws, policies, and practices to achieve U4I’s advocacy objectives
- Maintain contacts and awareness of the activities of partner organizations, including U.S.-based and international NGOs;
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the Director of Programs and Advocacy, including coordinating travel, scheduling meetings, preparing materials, tracking all internal office administrative functions, and communicating with U4I staff in other locations
- Assist in the coordination of public events, conferences, and delegations
- Attend and report on coalition work, events at the UN Human Rights Council, and other relevant meetings as necessary
- Assist in conceiving, designing, and implementing additional events to targeted audiences as required
- Advanced degree in relevant field of study (international relations, political science, international law, etc)
- Five years of relevant experience
- Strong interest in and understanding of human rights and international organizations required; specialized knowledge in areas pertaining to the work of U4I desired
- Understanding of international human rights law and enforcement mechanisms.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster relationships with colleagues in nongovernmental organizations and U.S. federal/international organizations
- Excellent writing and verbal skills and a demonstrated ability to present technical material for a variety of audiences and effectively edit the work of others
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
- Excellent project management skills, capacity to take initiative, and finish assignments under pressure and to work collegially with others
- Ability to work comfortably in a variety of settings
- Experience in advocacy
- Proficiency in Farsi
- Experience promoting and protecting human rights in diverse international environments
- Experience with the UN system
- Experience working with the press to achieve advocacy goals
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