PROJECT ASSISTANT IN HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATION (BRUSSELS/GENEVA)

Application deadline: 25.05.2014

Starting date: 1 June 2014 

INTRODUCTION

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC, www.uyghurcongress.org) is an international umbrella organization that represents the collective interest of the Uyghur people both in East Turkestan (also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, XUAR, in China) and abroad and promotes Uyghur human rights and a peaceful and non-violent solution based on rule of law for the conflict in East Turkestan. For decades, the Chinese government has waged an intense and often brutal campaign to repress all forms of Uyghur culture and identity.

POSITION

The WUC is currently looking for a Project Assistant to be based in Brussels, Belgium or Geneva, Switzerland.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES  

Acting as representative at the EU and UN

Liaise with relevant EU and UN offices on emerging issues of interest to the WUC

Establish and maintain relations with other NGOs

Background research as needed

Representing the WUC at meetings, external events; delivery of presentations and speeches

Preparation of quarterly activity reports

Preparing research for reports

Writing press releases and official statements

Writing background documents and material for dissemination

Support with other duties as assigned

PROFILE OF THE CANDIDATE

University or post-graduate level studies related to Political Sciences, International Relations, Law, Human Rights, etc.

Work experience in relevant fields (Human rights, NGO sector, …)

Knowledge of the European Institutions and the UN human rights systemExcellent organisational and analytical skills

Good communication, negotiation and writing skills

Experience of advocacy and lobbying an advantage

Fluent English written and spoken; other languages (especially German and/or French and/or Chinese) are an asset

Ability to work autonomously and within tight deadlines

Availability to travel occasionally

Good knowledge of social media, email clients, etc.

A commitment to promote human rights for the Uyghur people

Willingness to work longer hours depending on the demand is necessary

Knowledge of Uyghur human rights situation and/or human rights in China would be an advantage

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Full-time position

Salary 28.000 Euro

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should submit, only via email (mail subject: “Application Project Coordinator”), a cover letter and CV in English to: [email protected] and [email protected] by 25 May 2014 at the latest. The start date will be negotiable but there is a preference that the candidate starts as soon as possible. Only candidates from the EU can be taken into consideration. The candidate will be working remotely from the WUC’s headquarters in Munich and will be alone. The WUC will cover all expenses and other similar costs associated with the position.