The Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Center for Justice and Human Rights encourages and appreciates all assistance in the fight for social justice. The Center is committed to attracting and maintaining a high quality, dedicated, and diverse work force. The RFK Center is a 501c3 not for profit organization and an equal opportunity employer.
RFK Center seeks applications for the Donald M. Wilson Fellowship (WASHINGTON, DC) from recent graduates who wish to devote their professional lives to public service. In 2011, the Donald M. Wilson Fellowship will provide invaluable training and experience for a recent law school graduate preparing for a career in human rights.
Duties
Duties will include, but not be limited to, conducting extensive research on the 2011 RFK Human Rights Award Laureate’s work, his/her country of origin, its human rights landscape, guiding national and international laws, and related U.S. and international policy. In addition to completing critical background research, the Fellow will work closely with the RFK Center for Human Rights Director and programmatic staff to develop long-term strategies, legal actions, and advocacy campaigns to support the 2011 Laureate. The Donald M. Wilson Fellow will also assist with RFK Center’s broader human rights work, providing substantive and administrative support as needed.
Required Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience with domestic and international human rights mechanisms; working knowledge of the United Nations system, regional human rights systems, and multi-lateral institutions; an ability to maintain active contacts with key stakeholders in the aforementioned systems to support the goals and objectives of the RFK Human Rights Award Laureates; an ability to master complex human rights issues under tight deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A Juris Doctor’s degree is required. Fluency in Arabic, French, or Spanish is strongly preferred.
Salary: $45,000
Deadline for submitting the application is July 29, 2011
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