Here are three advertisements for jobs at three organizations sent by the
Irish Centre for Human Rights, National University of Ireland, Galway,
with a request that they be distributed.

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Forefront provides technical assistance, protection, training and
resources to frontline human rights leaders. Founded in 1998 by recipients
of the Reebok Human Rights Award, today Forefront disseminates tools,
strategies and best practices to strengthen the work of human rights
organizations throughout the world.

Supported by individuals, private foundations and corporations, Forefront
has a staff of six and is governed by a nine-person international Board of
Directors. An international Advisory Council assists with advocacy and
organizational development.

We are seeking a dynamic, talented and passionate executive director who
will play a central role in Forefront’s continuing evolution as a powerful
and close community of innovative grassroots activists from around the
world who are challenging power and inequality, fighting for justice, and
demanding rights for all.  The new Executive Director will lead the
organization’s planned growth from an organization focused solely on
technical assistance to a limited number of partners to one that serves a
broader constituency.  The Executive Director will diversify the
organization’s funding, develop and strengthen programs, and increase our
visibility.  As team leader, the Executive Director will create an
entrepreneurial, team-oriented work environment for the staff, board,
volunteers and partners, as we build a strong community of innovative new
leaders throughout the world who are challenging power and inequality,
fighting for justice and demanding rights for all.

Responsibilities of the Executive Director:

The Executive Director, who reports to the Board of Directors, is
responsible for the overall vision, organizational development, financial
management, and the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Specific areas of work include:

Program Supervision, Planning and Evaluation. The Executive Director will
provide overall vision and supervision to program staff, including hiring,
leading and supervising staff and managing all human resources.  The
Executive Director will lead the staff through annual program planning and
evaluation and engage Board members in long term strategic planning.

Development. The Executive Director will lead the organization through a
growth phase over the next three to five years.  In addition to providing
overall vision and planning on fundraising, the Executive Director is
responsible for building and maintaining individual donor and foundation
relations, events, annual appeals and developing the Board’s fundraising
capacity.

Governance. The Executive Director will manage all communication with the
Board of Directors, provide direction and focus to effectively develop and
engage the resources and energy of the board, and cultivate new
leadership. Over the next three years, the Executive Director will build
an active Advisory Council.

Communications. The Executive Director will lead all communications with
strategic partners, and build and maintain the active engagement of our
supporters.  Leading the repositioning of the organization and development
of effective communications materials is critical to successfully
positioning the organization.

Administration and finance. The Executive Director will handle all
finances for the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Global perspective on human rights, with direct experience that reaches
beyond one issue or country
• Senior experience with a human rights organization, preferably outside
the United States
• Fluency in English and at least one other language (French, Spanish,
Arabic or Portuguese preferred)
• Substantial management experience with demonstrated success in building
strong organizations
• Successful record of securing individual and major donor support
• Track record of strong proposal writing skills and contacts in
foundations
• Experience with financial management
• Significant experience developing and working with Boards and Advisory
Committees
• High level of enthusiasm and flexible nature
• Superior interpersonal skills and success building relationships
• Excellent writing skills and persuasive speaking ability
• Experience and sensitivity in multicultural setting

TO APPLY:

Please send applications by email to [log in to unmask] with
SEARCH COMMITTEE in the subject line by March 12, 2004 with the following:

a) letter of inquiry including salary history and requirements; and
b) resume

Please label all attachments with your last name and any additional
description as necessary.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color,
creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status or veteran
status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

We are only able to contact candidates selected for phone interviews.


+++More about our Work:
Program Work
To strengthen the work of frontline human rights leaders, Forefront
provides technical assistance to partners in more than 30 countries,
including:
• Protecting activists facing threats or exile;
• Distributing opportunities and practical information to assist partners
with their work;
• Assisting partners with media and outreach;
• Administering small grants funds; coordinates a Learning Community
training program;
• Assisting with project design, evaluation, proposal development and a
connection to funding sources;
• Facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices; and
• Responding to requests for advocacy and technical assistance
delegations.

In addition, Forefront is developing two newer program areas:

a) Advocacy, including developing an effort to highlight the needs and
role of human rights defenders; and

b) Human Rights Tools, including the worldwide distribution of handbooks
on practical aspects of human rights work; development of a “best
practices” web site (www.hrconnection.org); and training.

Please also visit  www.forefrontleaders.org for more information.  The
position is based in New York.

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Director

Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ)

The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) is an independent
non-governmental organisation which seeks to secure the highest standards
in the administration of justice in Northern Ireland by ensuring that the
government complies with its responsibilities in international human
rights law. In particular, CAJ has prioritised four key areas of work -
policing; criminal justice/emergency laws; equality; and protection of
rights.

The Director shall provide strategic leadership in the planning,
implementation and monitoring of the work of the organisation. The post
holder will lead the senior management team and report to the Executive
Committee. S\he will have responsibility for representing the
organisation, the delivery of services and the effective management of the
organisation.

The successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification,
at least three years management experience at a senior level, successful
fundraising and lobbying experience, proven written and communication
skills, an in depth knowledge of human rights related issues relevant to
Northern  Ireland and a range of other essential and desirable skills and
experience as outlined in the personnel specification. The starting salary
for the post will be £35,181 (under review) and the Directorship is a
pensionable post. For informal inquiries about the post, please contact
Paul Mageean at the number below.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday 19th March and
interviews will take place on 30th March 2004.

For an application form and related materials please contact;

Liz McAleer
Committee on the Administration of Justice
45-47 Donegall St
Belfast
BT1 2BR
Tel: +44-(0)28-90961122
Fax: +44-(0)28-90246706
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http://www.caj.org.uk



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Irish Centre for Human Rights: Project Officer

The Irish Centre for Human Rights currently has a vacancy for a Project
Officer.  He / she will be engaged on two projects at the Centre: the
EU-China Human Rights Network, and the Refugee and Asylum Legal Clinic.

The EU-China Human Rights Network is a project of the European Commission,
the overall aim of which is to assist China in the process of bringing its
laws into compliance with international standards. The project secretariat
at the Irish Centre for Human Rights is responsible for coordinating and
directing this partnership of 30 universities throughout Europe and China.

The Refugee and Asylum Legal Clinic is a new initiative that aims to
introduce the clinical legal education model to NUI Galway.  The Clinic
works in cooperation with, and feeds into legal representation of asylum
applications, and the work of local refugee support groups.

The Project Officer will bear multiple responsibilities relating to both
these projects.  In relation to the EU-China Human Rights Network, he /
she will work as part of a small team, with duties including:
• Research and drafting of position papers on a variety of human rights
topics;
• Technical reporting to the European Commission on the progress and
indeed difficulties encountered as the project unfolds;
• Substantive (academic) reporting on project events;
• Co-ordination of Network partner universities and participating experts;
• Press and publicity, including website administration, production of
periodic project Bulletins and other public communications;
• Organising and servicing conferences and events;
• Negotiation and cooperation with lead Chinese partners and the European
Commission on overall project direction.

In relation to the Asylum Clinic, his / her duties will include:
• Co-ordination of and cooperation with relevant refugee support groups
and organisations;
• Instruction and supervision of participating students, including
quality-assurance of all project research and output.

The qualifications for this position include:
• Substantial knowledge of human rights law, particularly UN human rights
standards, and refugee law and practice;
• Previous project management experience;
• Strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to work unsupervised;
• Strong time-management and problem-solving skills;
• Fluency in English (essential) and knowledge of French or Chinese
(desirable)
The successful candidate will also have proven ability to work effectively
in a team, and in sometimes pressured circumstances.

Salary level:  Euro 35,000 to 39,000 per annum, depending on
qualifications and experience
This position is available immediately for a period of 10 months- that is,
to terminate on December 31, 2004.  The closing date for receipt of
applications is Friday 5 March 2004.

Candidates should submit 3 copies of their Curriculum Vitae with the names
and addresses of 3 referees to: Irish Centre for Human Rights, National
University of Ireland, Galway. Please submit your application
electronically to <[log in to unmask]>

For further information or to discuss the position, please contact Nuala
Ni Mhuircheartaigh at the Irish Centre for Human Rights. Direct phone
number: +353-91-512336, or email  <[log in to unmask]>
or <[log in to unmask]>

National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

BINNEH S MINTEH
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

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