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Job Announcement
Senior Associate, Refugee Protection Program
Washington DC Office
Based in Washington, DC, the Senior Associate in the Refugee Protection
Program will work with the program’s director to develop advocacy
objectives to advance the protection of refugees, as well as strategies
and activities to achieve those objectives. The Senior Associate will
advance Human Rights First’s advocacy objectives through a range of
advocacy strategies, working with the program’s Director, other staff
and other key advocacy allies and actors.
Human Rights First’s international refugee protection advocacy is
currently focused on improving protections for vulnerable refugees in
the U.S. resettlement process, addressing the protection needs of
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTI) refugees and
advancing the protection of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from
xenophobic and bias-related violence.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
* With the Refugee Protection Program Director, develop (1) advocacy
objectives based on an analysis of opportunities where Human Rights
First can make a unique, recognizable impact on the protection of
refugees, (2) strategies and activities for achieving those objectives,
and (3) a personal work plan for advancing those objectives;
* In coordination with the Refugee Protection Program’s Director,
Advocacy Counsel and other staff, (1) develop and execute administrative
and congressional advocacy strategy, identify opportunities to advance
advocacy objectives through administrative and congressional action,
meet with policymakers, and serve as an advocate and liaison for Human
Rights First’s refugee protection advocacy with relevant contacts at the
U.S. State Department, National Security Council, Department of Homeland
Security and elsewhere, and (2) with respect to advocacy aimed at the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and/or other actors,
develop and execute relevant advocacy strategies;
* Draft appropriate materials, including but not limited to reports,
briefing papers, letters, advocacy alerts, press statements, web
material, and background analysis documents to support the program’s
advocacy objectives and/or educate the public and policymakers about
human rights challenges faced by refugees;
* Under the guidance of the Director of Refugee Protection, design and
conduct original, policy oriented field research to advance program
objectives;
* Assist in developing Human Rights First policy positions on refugee
protection issues, and specific and practical recommendations to
strengthen rights protections;
* Participate in and help lead advocacy on refugee protection issues
with key partner organizations as necessary to advance objectives;
* In collaboration with the Senior Advocacy Strategist, RPP Advocacy
Counsel, and other staff, maintain contacts with relevant Senate and
House committee staff and key champions and leaders on refugee
resettlement and protection;
* Work closely with the staff of other programs, with the guidance of
the RPP Director, on advocacy projects that advance the goals and
objectives of the organization as a whole as well as the Refugee
Protection program;
* Support fundraising efforts through grant proposal and report
writing and editing and, in coordination with Development department,
through outreach to key donors and foundations;
* Serve as a public spokesperson for Human Rights First on issues
related to refugee protection to a variety of professional and general
audiences, including the press;
* Work closely with staff in Human Rights First’s Communications
department to help shape and inform the production and dissemination of
advocacy and public education materials and the development of website
content in accordance with the communications strategy to achieve
program and organizational objectives.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Advanced degree in law or relevant field, or equivalent experience;
* At least five years of post-graduate work experience relating to
refugee protection, including:
o In-depth knowledge of international human rights and
refugee protection standards,
o Prior experience working with refugee populations outside
the United States to advance their protection;
o Familiarity with UNHCR, and other international entities
relevant to the protection of refugees, migrants and displaced persons;
o Regional expertise relating to the Middle East, Africa or
other regions, with an understanding of the refugee, IDP and human
rights issues and political dynamics in those regions.
o Familiarity with resettlement processing, and in particular
U.S. resettlement processing;
* Prior advocacy experience including with the U.S. government and the
UNHCR;
* Strong research skills;
* Excellent written and oral communications skills and an ability to
translate highly technical material for a variety of audiences, and
experience working with the media;
* Willingness to travel;
* Ability to work comfortably in a variety of settings, including
governmental, legal, policy, and advocacy arenas, and to achieve a
sympathetic rapport with local human rights advocates;
* Excellent project management skills, capacity to take initiative, to
finish assignments under pressure and to work collegially with others;
* Fluency in a language other than English, especially Arabic, is
highly desirable.
Annual Salary: Competitive with comprehensive benefits package
Start Date: May 2011
Submission Deadline: April 11, 2011. Applications will be considered on
a rolling basis.
Application Prrocess:
Please complete the online application found at
http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/Jobs/apply_staff.aspx?qs=EO
You will be requested to provide:
* Resume (upload)
* Cover letter (upload) - please include salary requirements
* Writing sample (upload)
* Names and contact details for three (3) references (enter online)
Please enter Recruitment Code 000 when completing the application.
Only selected applicants will be contacted for phone or in-person
interviews. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Human Rights First is an equal opportunity employer. We consider
applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion,
creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran
status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
www.HumanRightsFirst.org
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