Country: France
Closing date: 10 Aug 2016
FIDH (International Federation of Human Rights) is a non-governmental organisation with its head office is in Paris. Its mission is to promote respect for the principles outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH is a federation of 178 national associations dedicated to the defense of human rights on the five continents.
The Director of the « Women's Rights and Migrants' Rights” Desk reports to the FIDH Executive management and the Chief of Operations Officer (COO).
S/he will be responsible for developing the FIDH strategic action plan on Women's Rights and Migrants' Rights issues, and for coordinating and implementing the desk activities.
Terms of Employment
Fixed term contract of 11 months (to replace the Head of the desk who is on maternity leave) , based at the FIDH head office in Paris, starting in October 2016
Gross annual income: from 37 000 Euros (13 months), based on experience. An applicant with a different level of experience and qualifications may be considered.
Deadline for submitting applications: 10 August 2016
Responsibilities
Develop and nurture collaborative relationships with internal and external actors :
-Liaise with, and develop, relationships with FIDH member and partner organisations
-Foster relationships with members of the International Board, the Executive Board, and the chargés de mission involved with the activities of the Desk
-Foster relationships with the other desks of the FIDH International Secretariat.
Implement the Desk's action plan :
-Supervise and implement:
fact-finding missions, judicial observations, solidarity and national advocacy missions, and workshops
activities related to denouncements and alerts
advocacy activities (prepare advocacy position papers, referrals to international bodies for the protection of human rights, and organisations for advocacy missions) in partnership with IGO leadership and delegations
production/translation/dissemination of FIDH's external publications
the desk's communication activities
-Coordinate the Desk's team accompaniment of human rights defenders and partners on the ground
-Ensure that the activities conducted by the Desk, as well as their outcomes, are made known internally as well as externally
-Ensure that donors, States, media and other NGOs are made aware of the role of FIDH
-Allocate and monitor the budgets of the Desk's programmes
Ensure reporting and evaluation of Desk activities :
-Ensure that information on activities and their progress is easily accessible to the executive management and COO
-Oversee and finalise evaluation reports
-Prepare descriptive reports to send to donors
-Prepare and submit the Desk's activity report for inclusion in the FIDH Annual Report
Provide leadership to the Desk's team :
-Train. Organise, supervise the desk team
-Evaluate work performance;
-Ensure the supervision of interns
Ensure logistic and administrative management of activities
Qualifications
-At least 6 years of professional experience in a similar position and experience in women's rights/ migrants' rights
-In-depth knowledge of international law and mechanisms for the protection of women's rights and migrant rights , as well as knowledge of current stakes and challenges
-Master 2 type degree in law, international relations or human rights
-Fluency in English and French are essential.. Fluency in Arabic or Spanish is an advantage
-Knowledge of community rights regarding migration appreciated
-Ability to work under pressure, as a team member, and independently
-Excellent interpersonal and representation skills
-Unquestionable ability to think analytically and prepare briefing papers
How to apply:
Please submit your application (cover letter, CV, including two work-related references et un exemple de document rédigé en anglais de deux pages) via e-mail by 10 August 2016, quoting job reference number (RESFM-07-16 )on the subject line of your email to: