[hr-education] Vacancy of HRE Officer at CIHRS (Cairo)

Dear colleagues and friends

There is a vacancy at the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
for a Human Rights Education Officer. Please feel free to forward to
whoever might be interested.

Many thanks.

Monim

HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION OFFICER

Starting Date: Immediately

Contract Duration: Two years with possible extension

Background about CIHRS

The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is a regional
specialized human rights organization. It was established in 1994. The
CIHRS enjoys a special consultative status with the United Nations Economic
and Social Council. It also has an observatory status with the African
Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. The CIHRS is also a member to the
Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) and International
Freedom  of Expression Exchange (IFEX). The CIHRS' main task is to analyze
and explain the difficulties faced by the process of implementing the human
rights law in the Arab world. It strives to promote human rights in Arab
countries through the development of intellectually vigorous and novel
approaches conducive to surmounting problems of implementation.

Job Purpose

The Program Officer is responsible for providing leadership and daily
management of the human rights education work under the direct supervision
of the Executive Director and Program Coordinator. Strong coordination with
other CIHRS program and senior officers is strongly required.

Major responsibilities of the position
-	Contributing to the defining of CIHRS priorities and development of its
general plans;
-	Proposing and drafting  the program detailed plans within the framework
of the general plans of the CIHRS;
-	Designing training activities and defining necessary resources necessary
for implementation (material, trainers, equipment etc.);
-	Leading the implementation of the planned activities under the program,
monitoring, evaluating and drafting regular narrative reports about the
activities;
-	Facilitating training sessions including working groups;
-	Contributing to publications and materials on human rights education
(writing, evaluation etc);
-	Contributing to the media and publicity activities revolve around the
program activities;
-	Administrating the regional human rights education Listserve (CIHRS will
provide training before starting the job);
-	Developing CIHRS relationships with partners and institutions working in
the field of human rights education regionally and internationally;
-	Contributing to human rights education material resources

Qualifications

*	A university degree in relevant social science field (e.g. Political
science, Anthropology, Sociology).
*	Knowledge of and experience in several of the following fields:

-	Human rights standards and international humanitarian law
-	Planning for and designing of human rights education activities;
-	 Familiarity with the state of the art in the field of human rights
education;
-	interpersonal skills including leadership and participatory skills
-	Fluency in oral and  written of both Arabic and English;
-	Advanced communication skills (oral and written) and proven ability to
draft clearly and succinctly;
-	Administrative and organizational skills;
-	Computer knowledge (MS Word, Internet, Power Point)

Ability to establish and maintain contacts with NGOs, universities,
representatives of inter-governmental institutions and to work effectively
in a multicultural environment. Analytical skills, resourceful and
organised work practices with capacity to deal effectively with changing
priorities, ability to keep deadlines and deal with several projects
simultaneously.

Conditions

*	At least three years of relevant experience;
*	Readiness to travel within and outside the region.
*	Readiness to work extra hours when required.

Application information

*	Deadline to send applications is Sunday 22nd of May 2005. Applications
sent to: E-mail: jobs@cihrs.org  Or through mail to P. O. Box 117 (Maglis
El Shaab), Cairo, Egypt. Or fax: +202792 1913. No telephone calls please.

-	Application should include: detailed CV including tow referees familiar
with the career of the applicant; letter of motivation; and salary history.

Short listed applicants will receive notifications for interviews.



A/Monim Elgak
Human Rights Education Officer
Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
P. O. Box 117 (Maglis El Shaab), Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +202 795 1112 - 794 6065
Fax: +202 792 1913
Cel: +20 124 006102
E-mail: monim@cihrs.org
Web site: www.cihrs.org



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