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KAIROS JOB POSTING: PLEASE CIRCULATE
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Asia/Middle East Human Rights Coordinator
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Toronto, Ontario |
Please note that this is a re-posting of our August 2005 ad.
This is a regular full-time unionised position.
Summary
We are seeking a creative, energetic individual with a strong commitment to social justice and extensive experience in advocacy for international human rights. As one of two Human Rights Program Coordinators at KAIROS, you will be responsible for program development and implementation, research and analysis, policy development, and advocacy in support of our International Human Rights Program.
As a member of the Human Rights and Peacebuilding team, you will
help KAIROS advocate for systemic changes in order to reduce human
rights abuses in Asia and the Middle East.
General Responsibilities
Program Development and Coordination
- Within the framework of program directions developed by the International Human Rights Program Committee, the program coordinator will be required to translate strategic objectives into creative and effective program initiatives.
Research and analysis
- Research and analyze issues relating to militarism and the war on terror in Asia and the Middle East, as well as other human rights issues.
- Critique national and international practices which contravene human rights, particularly those of marginalized peoples, and which perpetuate the criminalization of dissent.
Policy Development and Advocacy
- Prepare briefing/position papers for international bodies on selected KAIROS policy issues.
- Conduct lobbying and advocacy on human rights issues with governments and international bodies.
Communications/Education
- Assist in the development of human rights related educational, campaign and communications resources
- Act as a spokesperson on Asia and Middle East human rights issues.
Requirements
- Commitment to the mission and values of KAIROS
- Extensive experience in human rights advocacy, especially in the context of Asia
- Demonstrated understanding of how civil society movements contribute to social change and the public policy process
- University degree in international human rights, political science, or other relevant degree.
- Ability to understand and present work in a Christian context.
- Proven ability to advocate and make presentations, especially to governments.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications
- Ability to work collaboratively with churches, Canadian and Southern partners.
- Ability to work in a collegial team, supervised by a Team Leader.
- Ability to travel overseas for periods from 2-4 weeks, usually once a year.
- Functional knowledge of French is an asset.
Starting Salary Range: $41,955 to $46,205 (2005 salary scale)
Deadline for Applications: February 8, 2006 - 5:00pm. Applicants should provide a resume and a cover letter in which you briefly summarize your suitability for the position as well as your understanding of the key challenges regarding human rights in Asia and the Middle East.
Please forward applications to: Therese Dineen, Executive Assistant
By mail:
KAIROS
129 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, ON M4V 1N5
By email: tdineen
(Please send applications only by post OR email.)
While we thank all applicants for their interest, we are only able
to contact those candidates whom we wish to interview.
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