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 11 October 2011 | visits 113

Vacancy: Human Rights Education

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The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is a global nonprofit organization representing and coordinating a membership of over 100 national United Nations Associations.
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JOB VACANCYPROGRAM OFFICERHUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION

(Geneva, Switzerland)

 

Organizational Overview


The World Federation of United Nations Associations, WFUNA, is a global nonprofit organization working for a stronger and more effective United Nations. Established in 1946, we represent and coordinate a membership of over 100 United Nations Associations (UNAs) and their thousands of members. We work to build a better world by strengthening and improving the United Nations through the engagement of people who share a global mindset and support international cooperation – global citizens. WFUNA’s vision is to see a United Nations that is a powerful force in meeting common global challenges and opportunities.

We have two offices at UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva.

 

Position Overview


The Program Officer for Human Rights Education is responsible for human rights training programs, implementation and reporting of the program Advanced Training at the UN, fundraising for educational and human rights programs, as well as with assisting in the development and implementation of other educational and training programs.

He/she will assist with the overall work of WFUNA in the Geneva office and will actively collaborate with his/her counterpart in the New York office.

He/she reports to the Secretary-General. The immediate supervisor on general Geneva based work will be the Director of Programs in Geneva.

The position is based in our Geneva office. 

This is a full time, paid position.

Responsibilities include

  • Implementation of WFUNA’s educational programs in Geneva
  • Regular reporting to the SG on duties
  • Development of information and educational materials
  • Ongoing fundraising for WFUNA’s programs
  • Development of promotional materials for donor cultivation and fundraising
  • Regular updates to WFUNA constituency on areas of responsibility, including the website and other social media
  • Other duties as assigned
  • WFUNA is a small workplace and all employees are expected to actively work with issues outside their area of primary responsibility

Skills & qualifications

  • Documented experience with education and training programs
  • Knowledge of the United Nations
  • Good knowledge of Human Rights and, preferably, disarmament issues
  • Civil Society experience
  • Documented experience with fundraising
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and French
  • Graduate degree or equivalent experience required

Personal Characteristics

  • High energy, results oriented. Able to set and surpass goals
  • Ability to involve and motivate key stakeholders
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Well-organized and thorough with close attention to detail and follow-through
  • Strategic, creative, progressive thinker
  • Thrives in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
  • Persuasive, intelligent and thoughtful
  • Adaptive and flexible

Please send your resume and a cover letter, in English, to HReducation@wfuna.org.

The deadline for submissions is 2 November 2011.

No phone calls for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
 
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