- Location: New York, NY
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://ictj.org
- Experience: Mid Career / Advanced
- Date Posted Jan-13-2012
Description
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) is an international non-profit organization specializing in the field of transitional justice. ICTJ works to help societies in transition address legacies of massive human rights violations and build civic trust in state institutions as protectors of human rights.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
ICTJ is seeking an experienced and energetic professional as Senior Associate for ICTJ’s Middle East and North Africa regional program. This Senior Associate position is to assist the Director with designing, conceptualizing and implementing in-country program work in the MENA region, particularly in the North African countries. Location for this position to be determined.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Director to establish strategies and work plans for MENA Programs, particularly for the North Africa region.
- Responsible for supervising day-to-day field operations in the North Africa region by managing issues of substance, policy, fundraising and strategy and providing ongoing guidance and programmatic advice to the relevant staff in the region.
- Assess new developments and requests for intervention, and makes recommendations to the Director on the capacity to execute work and expand activities.
- Liaise and cultivate relationships with current and potential donors. Draft funding proposals and budgets as well as monitor and report on implementation.
- Liaise and cultivate relationships with government representatives, international and civil society organizations and other partners in the region.
- Act as ICTJ's spokesperson in advocacy and media work as delegated, by attending events and conducting public speaking engagements.
- Responsible for managing and developing ICTJ’s Arabic website and newsletter as well as other MENA-related online material in collaboration with ICTJ’s Communication Unit.
- Review all substantive materials and public documents before they are distributed.
- Handle research and writing by identifying research issues and themes emerging from country work and ensures results of major research projects are integrated into country work.
- Liaise with the other units within ICTJ to ensure proper consultations and collaboration take place between country and thematic work.
- Assist the Director with financial management including establishing budget and monitoring expenditures; meeting the grant requirements; timely review and approval of financial reports and expense reports; and ensuring adequate controls exist over cash and other ICTJ assets.
- Assist the Director with human resources management by ensuring that the vacancies are filled in a timely manner; resolving any personnel related issues; and ensuring that performance evaluation of staff are conducted.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Advanced degree in international relations, law, political science or similar discipline is required. Advanced degree in international law is highly desirable.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience, preferably in human rights, transitional justice or international programs specializing in MENA region.
Related Skills or Knowledge: Minimum of 7 years directly related work experience along with program and operational management experience. Must have a solid understanding of transitional justice and human rights work with a high degree of conceptual ingenuity and initiative. Must have strong research and analytical skills as well as the ability to solve problems and exercise good judgment. Must have experience developing policies and must be able to handle issues that may be critical and controversial in nature. Excellent oral, written and communication skills in English and Arabic are required. Proficiency in French is highly desirable. Experience in public speaking is highly desirable. Must have strong interpersonal and managerial skills and be able to work effectively under pressure. Experience in advocacy and good working knowledge of the international, regional and sub-regional media is highly desirable. Designing or teaching academic programs would be a significant advantage. Experience in fundraising and outreach is desirable. Proficiency in MS Office applications. Must be willing to travel internationally.
Location for this position to be determined. This position may be upgraded based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Contact Details
Application Instructions
CONTACT: Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to jobs@ictj.org. Please include the job title “Senior Associate-MENA” in the subject line of the email. This vacancy announcement is open until position is filled. Review of applications will begin January 30, 2012. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please, no telephone calls/faxes.
The ICTJ is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and internationally representative staff. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
