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Job Announcement: World Uyghur Congress Project Coordinator (Brussels, Belgium)

Job Announcement: World Uyghur Congress Project Coordinator (Brussels, Belgium)

World Uyghur Congress, 15 January 2020

INTRODUCTION

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

 

Date: January 15, 2020
Application Deadline: January 31, 2020
Starting Date: TBD 2020

 

POSITION

The WUC is currently looking for a Project Coordinator to be based in Brussels, Belgium.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Developing and implementing advocacy projects to mobilize action by governments, multi-lateral bodies, civil society, and other actors
  • Leading European Union advocacy work through the maintenance of relationships with EU member states, NGOs and other actors
  • Developing and implementing media and communications strategies for global audiences
  • Leading and implementing youth human rights advocacy workshops
  • Liaising with the Uyghur community in the diaspora
  • Representing the WUC at meetings, external events, delivery of presentations and speeches
  • Preparing research for reports
  • Writing press releases and official statements as well as background documents and material

PROFILE OF THE CANDIDATE

  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in human rights advocacy (or related advocacy) required
  • University or post-graduate level studies related to Political Sciences, International Relations, Law, Human Rights preferable
  • Knowledge of the European Institutions and EU human rights mechanisms required
  • Fluency in English required; other languages (especially French, Chinese, Uyghur) are an asset
  • Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and within tight deadlines
  • Experience of advocacy and lobbying an advantage
  • 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 

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should submit, only via email (mail subject: “Application Project Coordinator – Brussels”), a cover letter and CV in English to: zumretay@uyghurcongress.org, and [email protected] by October 30, 2019 at the latest. The start date will be negotiable but there is a preference that the candidate starts as soon as possible. The WUC will cover all expenses and other similar costs associated with the position.