ERRC jobs: Advocacy Programme Assistant and Receptionist

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Subject: ERRC jobs: Advocacy Programme Assistant and Receptionist

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ERRC jobs: Advocacy Programme Assistant and Receptionist


JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: ADVOCACY PROGRAMME ASSISTANT
 
The European Roma Rights Center ("ERRC"), the leading human rights
organisation working on behalf of Roma in Europe, seeks a Programme
Assistant to join its international advocacy programme. The ERRC is a
public interest law organisation which defends the human rights of the
Roma (Gypsies) throughout Europe and serves as a legal resource centre
for advocates working in this field.  The ERRC pursues its objectives
by engaging in legal defence, research, monitoring and reporting,
education, advocacy, and grant-giving. Additional information about
the organisation is available on the Internet at: http://www.errc.org
 
Description: The Programme Assistant will assist in the implementation
of the organisation's international advocacy programme targeting the
Council of Europe, the European Union, the OSCE and the United Nations
by:
- conducting background research for the establishment of thematic
priorities and agenda of activities as well as for written and oral
advocacy in inter-governmental fora;
- locating, reviewing and synthesising monitoring reports, surveys and
other materials generated by NGOs, governments and international
supervisory organs;
- developing and maintaining a database of NGO, media and governmental
and inter-governmental contacts;
- maintaining a filing system of international human rights and legal
documents;
- making travel arrangements, including ticket and hotel booking,
setting up meetings etc., and;
- photocopying, mailing, faxing and other misc. administrative tasks.
 
Requirements: Candidates should hold a university degree, preferably
in the area of law, international relations, social science or related
field.
Attention to detail, demonstrated organisational, communications and
writing skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously are essential. The Assistant must be able to function
under pressure, to take the initiative and to work well with others.
Experience and interest in human rights and familiarity with United
Nations and/or European inter-governmental organs a plus. Fluency in
written and oral English is required. Hungarian language skills are an
advantage. Roma and persons of colour are encouraged to apply.
 
Salary: Depending on skills and experience.
 
Application deadline: March 19, 2001. Applicants should submit a cover
letter and curriculum vitae with references to:
 
Veronika Leila Szente
Advocacy Director
European Roma Rights Center
H-1386 Budapest 62
P.O. Box 906/93
Hungary
Fax (36-1) 413 2201
E-mail: [email protected]
 
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: RECEPTIONIST
 
The European Roma Rights Center, an international public interest law
organisation is looking for a full time receptionist for its HQ office
in Budapest.
 
Responsibilities:
Full support to the staff (phone, mail, office supply, stationary,
photocopy, database).
 
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Hungarian. Romani language is an advantage.
- Strong computer knowledge.
- Great attention to details.
- Well organised person.
- Ability to work in an international, multicultural team.
 
We offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Long term contract.
- Young, enthusiastic team.
 
Beginners are also welcome.
 
Applications deadline: Deadline: March 10, 2001.
 
Location: Budapest, Hungary.
 
Send your CV and cover letter to
Nora Kuntz
Information Manager
European Roma Rights Center
H-1386 Budapest 62
P.O. Box 906/93
Hungary
 
Fax (36-1) 413 2201
 
E-mail: [email protected]
 
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European Roma Rights Center http://errc.org
1386 Budapest 62, P.O. Box 906/93, Hungary
Tel.: +36 1 4132200 -- Fax:  +36 1 4132201

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