Deadline: Ongoing
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) are currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Advocacy and Policy Manager in Washington DC, United States.
The Advocacy and Policy Manager will direct the core work of Washington DC policy office.
PHR exists to stop mass atrocities (crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes) and acts that cause severe physical or mental harm to individuals.
Key Jobs Responsibility
The Advocacy and Policy Manager will perform the following functions-
- Monitoring U.S. policy related to human rights domestically and globally and identifying opportunities where PHR can strategically engage and affect policy.
- Consulting with partners and other experts to rapidly develop strong policy, strategy, and compelling messages to further PHR’s goals.
- Drafting compelling campaign communications, policy analysis, talking points and communications to Congress and federal agencies, and other research documents as requested on federal legislation, regulatory, and policy issues.
- Developing and executing strategies for key promotional moments (global, U.S., or other events or policy wins, policymaker briefings, panel discussions, global gatherings and conferences, large-scale events) – including use of print and digital materials, social media, interactive events, exhibits, or other creative approaches.
- Conducting advocacy and relationship building with government officials in the federal legislative and executive branch. Public speaking and media.
- Establishing and cultivating collaborative relationships with a broad array of stakeholders including coalition partners, donors, and other partners.
- Being a lead representative for PHR in Washington D.C.
- Helping shape the overall strategic direction of the organization, and sharing in responsibility for team building, development of strategies and campaigns, and other special projects.
- Training and supervising the work of interns.
Benefits
PHR offers industry-leading employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and very generous vacation leave.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s degree; JD preferred but not required.
- Hill and/or agency experience preferred.
- At least 5-7 years’ experience in policy and/or communications.
- Passion and commitment to human rights.
- Understanding of and access to the U.S. federal and administrative systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams as well as independently.
- Excellent judgment and resourcefulness.
- Strong, strategic, creative, and innovative thinking.
- Ability to engage national law and policy makers, leaders and audiences in a credible, professional manner.
- Excellent writing and message development skills, as well as strong oral and presentation skills.
- An interest and capability in translating evidence-based research and knowledge into policy strategies and practices.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter (with compensation requirements) via email.
For more information, please visit PHR.
