[psych-hr] Mental Disability Advocacy Center is seeking Executive Director (Budapest)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DEADLINE: October 31, 2003

The Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC), a non-profit, legal advocacy
organization working on behalf of people with mental disabilities, seeks
an Executive Director. The organization is located in Budapest, Hungary.
MDAC operates primarily in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and
the former Soviet Union. Through support for litigation, monitoring,
reporting, advocacy and training, MDAC promotes the human rights of
persons with developmental disabilities and mental illness, along with the
rights of their families. Recent activities of the organization include
provision of financial and technical support for litigation on behalf of
persons with mental disabilities before both national courts and the
European Court of Human Rights; reports and advocacy on abuses in closed
institutions; and training of lawyers and activists in international legal
protections for persons with mental disabilities.

The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of management of the
organization, including fundraising, program activity, financial reporting
and human resources. The Executive Director reports to a multinational
Board of Directors consisting of lawyers and human rights and mental
disability activists. With the assistance of the Board, the Executive
Director charts the strategic direction of the organization and represents
the organization before international organizations, national governments,
donors, the media and the general public.

Qualifications

Applicant must have a thorough knowledge of international human rights law
and practice and at least five years' experience working in the field of
human rights. Other requirements include substantial managerial and
fundraising experience, strong English and communication skills, and a
commitment to the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with
mental disabilities. Background and experience in the areas of law and
mental disabilities is preferred, as is regional experience in Central and
Eastern Europe or the former Soviet Union.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience. MDAC
will pay reasonable relocation expenses.

Application Information

Applicants should submit a cover letter and C.V., an English language 
writing sample (maximum: 10 pages), salary history and a list of three 
references to:
Mr. Martin Dunstone Adminconsult Rt. Oktober 6 ut. 12 H-1051 Budapest 
HUNGARY Fax: 36-1-327-3133 Email: applications@adminconsult.hu



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