*Repost* Job Announcement: Latin America Legal Program Officer (Brazil)

*Repost* Job Announcement: Latin America Legal Program Officer (Brazil)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

LATIN AMERICA LEGAL PROGRAM OFFICER (BRAZIL)

International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights

Location: Washington, D.C. (telework until further notice due to COVID-19)

Start date: As soon as possible

August 2021.– The  International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights is a human rights organization created in 2014 working in partnership with local activists in Latin America to build grassroots movements that promote and protect the rights of populations marginalized because of gender, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Race and Equality has a dynamic capacity-building approach to promote human rights race and combat discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Our work largely focuses on the rights of Afro-Latinos, LGBTI people, indigenous peoples, women and other marginalized communities.  Using a combination of litigation, community mobilization, human rights reporting, research and advocacy methodology at the domestic and international level, we join our partners in developing and implementing strategies for change. We work with our partners to combat racial discrimination and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) through a holistic multi-faceted approach. Critical to this work is expanding the role of NGOs representing marginalized communities at the regional level.  Hence our program includes building the capacity of our partners for advocating for the full incorporation of discrimination issues at the Organization of American States (OAS) and litigation within the Inter-American Human Rights System, in coordination with domestic litigation, policy advocacy and community mobilization. Using the Universal System is crucial for the advancement of human rights, in particular the Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures Mandates, and the Universal Periodic Review. Race and Equality works extensively in the UN system.

Job Description:  Working in close partnership with our partners, the Executive Director, and the Director of Programs, the Legal Program Officer will design and implement innovative programs to build the capacity of human rights activists in Brazil working in very difficult political environments. Duties include organizing/conducting human rights trainings; facilitating international and domestic advocacy and strategic litigation; research on current trends on human rights violations in Brazil; preparing written reports of program impact and successes; including administrative and logistical aspects; and report writing to donors and keeping our website updated with information. The Legal Program Officer will also work in designing programs and planning activities.

Qualifications: Advanced university degree in Law or equivalent specialized study of human rights preferred; 3 to 5 years of experience working in human rights or related field in Latin America; mature political judgment and knowledge of Latin American political and legal traditions; knowledge/experience on ethnic and racial discrimination, LGBTI issues, and religious freedom issues in the region; demonstrated capacity to understand and work on sexuality and gender-related issues; work experience in capacity building and community mobilization, especially in closed societies; strong writing and advocacy skills; knowledge/experience in the Inter-American and UN Systems required; strategic litigation experience at the national or regional level; ability to work under pressure; ability to travel  internationally; ability to administer programs; experience on use of social media; fluency in Portuguese and English essential, knowledge of Spanish and French helpful. Excellent oral/written communication skills in English and Portuguese are required. US work authorization required.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and scale in non-governmental organizations.

Apply:  No calls please.  Send immediately cover letter, resume, and writing samples in English and Portuguese by email to jobs@oldrace.wp

Afro-descendants, women and LGBTI persons are encouraged to apply.

Race and Equality is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Legal Program Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

LATIN AMERICA LEGAL PROGRAM OFFICER

International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights

Location: Washington, D.C.

Start date: March 1, 2021

The  International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights is a human rights organization created in 2014 working in partnership with local activists in Latin America to build grassroots movements that promote and protect the rights of populations marginalized because of gender, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Race and Equality has a dynamic capacity-building approach to promote human rights race and combat discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Our work largely focuses on the rights of Afro-Latinos, LGBTI people, indigenous peoples, women and other marginalized communities.  Using a combination of litigation, community mobilization, human rights reporting, research and advocacy methodology at the domestic and international level, we join our partners in developing and implementing strategies for change. We work with our partners to combat racial discrimination and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) through a holistic multi-faceted approach. Critical to this work is expanding the role of NGOs representing marginalized communities at the regional level.  Hence our program includes building the capacity of our partners for advocating for the full incorporation of discrimination issues at the Organization of American States (OAS) and litigation within the Inter-American Human Rights System, in coordination with domestic litigation, policy advocacy and community mobilization. Using the Universal System is crucial for the advancement of human rights, in particular the Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures Mandates, and the Universal Periodic Review. Race and Equality works extensively in the UN system.

Job Description:  Working in close partnership with our partners, the Executive Director, and the Director of Programs, the Legal Program Officer will design and implement innovative programs to build the capacity of human rights activists in Latin America working in very difficult political environments. Duties include organizing/conducting human rights trainings; facilitating international and domestic advocacy and strategic litigation; research on current trends on human rights violations in the region; preparing written reports of program impact and successes; including administrative and logistical aspects; and report writing to donors and keeping our website updated with information. The Legal Program Officer will also work in designing programs and planning activities.

Qualifications: Advanced university degree in Law. Specialized study of human rights preferred; 3 to 5 years of experience working in human rights or related field in Latin America; mature political judgment and knowledge of Latin American political and legal traditions; knowledge/experience on ethnic and racial discrimination and LGBTI issues in the region; demonstrated capacity to understand and work on sexuality and gender-related issues; work experience in capacity building and community mobilization; strong writing and advocacy skills; knowledge/experience in the Inter-American and UN Systems required; strategic litigation experience at the national or regional level; ability to work under pressure; ability to travel internationally; ability to administer programs; experience on use of social media; fluency in Spanish and English essential, knowledge of Portuguese and French helpful. Excellent oral/written communication skills in English and Spanish are required. US work authorization required.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and scale in non-governmental organizations.

Apply:  No calls please.  Send immediately cover letter, resume, and writing samples in English and Spanish by email to jobs@oldrace.wp

Afro-descendants, women, and LGBTI persons are encouraged to apply.

Race and Equality is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Latin America Senior Legal Program Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

LATIN AMERICA SENIOR LEGAL PROGRAM OFFICER

International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights

Location: Washington, D.C.

Start date: October 1, 2020

The  International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights is a human rights organization created in 2014 working in partnership with local activists in Latin America to build grassroots movements that promote and protect the rights of populations marginalized because of gender, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Race and Equality has a dynamic capacity-building approach to promote human rights and combat discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Our work largely focuses on the rights of Afro-Latinos, LGBTI people, indigenous peoples, women and other marginalized communities.  Using a combination of litigation, community mobilization, human rights reporting, research and advocacy methodology at the domestic and international level, we join our partners in developing and implementing strategies for change. We work with our partners to combat racial discrimination and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) through a holistic multi-faceted approach. Critical to this work is expanding the role of NGOs representing marginalized communities at the regional level.  Hence our program includes building the capacity of our partners for advocating for the full incorporation of discrimination issues at the Organization of American States (OAS) and litigation within the Inter-American Human Rights System, in coordination with domestic litigation, policy advocacy, and community mobilization. Using the Universal System is crucial for the advancement of human rights, in particular the Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures Mandates, and the Universal Periodic Review. Race and Equality works extensively in the UN system.

Job Description: Working in close partnership with our partners, the Legal Team, and the Executive Director, the Senior Legal Program Officer will design and implement innovative programs to build the capacity of human rights activists in Latin America working in very difficult political environments. Duties include managing and overseeing the work of the Legal Team; facilitating international and domestic advocacy and strategic litigation; developing legal strategies to further the mission and vision of Race and Equality and our partner organizations; organizing/conducting human rights training; research on current trends on human rights violations in the region; preparing written reports of program impact and successes, including administrative and logistical aspects; report writing to donors, and keeping our website updated with information. The Senior Legal Program Officer will also work in designing programs and planning activities.

Qualifications: Advanced university degree in Law. Specialized study of human rights preferred; 5 to 8 years of experience working in human rights or related field in Latin America; mature political judgment and knowledge of Latin American political and legal traditions; knowledge/experience on ethnic and racial discrimination and LGBTI issues in the region; demonstrated capacity to understand and work on sexuality and gender-related issues; work experience in capacity building; strong writing and advocacy skills; knowledge/experience in the Inter-American and UN Systems required; strategic litigation experience at the national or regional level; ability to work under pressure; ability to travel internationally; ability to administer programs; fluency in Spanish and English essential, knowledge of Portuguese and French helpful. Excellent oral/written communication skills in English and Spanish are required. US work authorization required.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and scale in non-governmental organizations.

Apply:  No calls please.  Send immediately cover letter, resume, and legal writing samples in English and Spanish by email to jobs@oldrace.wp

Afro-descendants, women and LGBTI persons are encouraged to apply.

Race and Equality is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: DEVELOPMENT AND GRANT WRITING OFFICER (Part Time)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – PART TIME (WITH POTENTIAL FOR FULL-TIME BASED ON FUNDING AVAILABILITY)

DEVELOPMENT AND GRANT WRITING OFFICER – IMMEDIATE HIRE

International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights

Location: Washington, D.C.

The International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights is a human rights organization created in 2014 working in partnership with local activists in Latin America to build grassroots movements that promote and protect the rights of populations marginalized because of gender, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Race and Equality has a dynamic capacity-building approach to promote the rights of Afro-Latinos, LGBTI people, indigenous peoples, women and other marginalized communities. Using a combination of litigation, community mobilization, human rights reporting, research and advocacy methodology at the domestic and international level, we join our partners in developing and implementing strategies for change. Critical to this work is expanding the role of NGOs representing marginalized communities at the regional level. Hence, our program includes building the capacity of our partners to advocate for the full incorporation of discrimination issues at the Organization of American States (OAS) and litigation within the Inter-American Human Rights System, in coordination with domestic litigation, policy advocacy and community mobilization. Using the Universal System is also crucial for the advancement of human rights, in particular the Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies, such as the UN CERD and CEDAW Committees. Race and Equality works extensively in the UN system.

Job Description:  Working in close partnership with our partners, the Executive Director, and the Legal Team, the Development and Grant Writing Officer will conduct research to identify, cultivate and solicit new grants from private foundations and governments; write grant proposals and reports to donors in coordination with Program Officers, and coordinate fundraising activities. Other duties include working with the Communications Officer to highlight projects’ successes.

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Latin American studies, Journalism, Political Science or relevant field; 2 to 4 years of Development experience working on human rights; mature political judgment and knowledge of Latin American political situation; some advocacy experience preferred; knowledge/experience in the Inter-American and UN Systems preferred; experience working with US governmental donors required; ability to work under pressure; experience on the use of social media; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; excellent oral/written communication skills in English and Spanish are required. Must be US citizen or legal resident with work permit.

Start date: Immediate

Salary: Commensurate with experience and scale in non-governmental organizations.

Apply: No calls please. Send immediately cover letter, resume, and writing samples in English and Spanish by email to jobs@oldrace.wp

Afro-descendants, women and LGBTI persons are encouraged to apply.

Race and Equality is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – Office Manager (DC/US)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

OFFICE MANAGER

International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights

Location: Washington, DC

The International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights (IIREHR) is an international, human rights capacity-building organization that works side by side with activists in Latin America to enhance their ability to promote and protect the human rights of marginalized and vulnerable people who suffer from discrimination based on their national or ethnic origin, their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Summary: This position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for managing, maintaining, and coordinating a variety of projects and office services for our domestic and international program staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage daily office activities to ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day business; maintain conference room reservation calendars; book conference rooms, set up and organize meetings and catering; oversee inventory of supplies for office and order supplies as needed; provide support to Executive Director, program staff and visitors; print, scan, fax, photocopy and distribute accordingly; coordinate and book both domestic and international travel and other arrangements as needed; coordinate with the Logistics Officer in Latin America for reservation of hotels and events; prepare executive travel expense reports and arrange for reimbursement; conduct procurement based on USG grants requirements; assist with the preparation of proposals and letters, ensuring that documents are on letterhead and delivered in a timely manner; prepare and maintain general information books and office procedural manuals; greet visitors, screen telephone calls, arrange conference calls, respond to general inquiries and handle messages for staff; coordinate daily distribution of incoming/out-going USPS mail, Federal Express, UPS packages, and related services; collect time-sheets, vacation requests, travel authorization forms and check requests from staff; perform needs assessments, conduct research (via telephone, internet, referrals, etc.) and make recommendations for new vendors and services; other general office duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; 5 or more years experience in office management and administrative support, including experience supporting multiple executives/managers/personnel; knowledge of USG Grants compliance preferred; strong verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service skills; strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to effectively prioritize work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work independently, manage various daily requirements and meet strict deadlines; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general office equipment; bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.

Start date: Immediate

Salary: Commensurate with experience and scale in non-governmental organizations.

Apply: No calls please. Send immediately cover letter and resume to jobs@oldrace.wp. 

 

Afro-descendants, women and LGBTI persons are encouraged to apply.

Race and Equality is an equal opportunity employer.

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