Description
SCOPE OF
WORK:
The Coordinator
of the International
Campaign to Stop Rape & Gender Violence in Conflict is
responsible for the overall coordination and facilitation of this exciting new
global Campaign. Reporting to Nobel Women’s Initiative’s Executive Director,
she works in close co-ordination with the women Nobel Peace Laureates, other
senior staff, the Campaign’s Advisory Committee and other Campaign members.
BACKGROUND:
The International Campaign to
Stop Rape & Gender Violence in Conflict, supported by the
Nobel Women’s Initiative, brings together international organizations to
develop and carry out coordinated plans of action to help end this scourge. The
Campaign presses for specific prevention, protection, and prosecution measures
and advocates for a dramatic increase in resources to support survivors and
achieve justice. For additional information please see: www.stoprapeinconflict.org
Nobel Women’s
Initiative has accepted the responsibility to raise funds, hire, house and
supervise a Campaign Coordinator, whose primary responsibility is working with
Campaign members and others as described below.
ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working
in consultation with the Campaign Advisory Committee, ensure effective
coordination and implementation of the International Campaign to Stop Rape
& Gender Violence in Conflict’s action plan; - Develop
and maintain relationships with Advisory Committee member organizations
and Campaign members; also liaise with other relevant actors; - Facilitate
communication among Advisory Committee members; documentation of Advisory
Committee meetings; coordinate communication on activities throughout the
Campaign and externally; - Coordinate
Campaign activities; assist with other key international events and
delegations, as requested, in cooperation with Nobel Women’s Initiative
staff and relevant Advisory Committee members; - Oversee
the design and development of new campaign resources, as well as updating
and maintaining website, online and social media communications, advocacy
campaign kits including audiovisual materials, visual resources, and
written materials; - Facilitate
the sharing of critical resources, fact sheets and campaigning tools on
rape and gender violence in conflict useful for furthering the advocacy
objectives of the Campaign to all members as well as the public, partners
and governments - Facilitate
the implementation of the Campaign media and communications strategy, in
conjunction with Advisory Committee members; - In
accordance with the priorities and Campaign work plan, oversee monitoring
of the activities of relevant regional, UN and international bodies and
sharing of relevant information to member organizations of relevant
events, outcomes and opportunities for advocacy - Monitor
sexual violence crisis around the world, and proactively develop
appropriate Campaign responses to such crisis — in close collaboration
with the Advisory Committee and others within the Campaign. - Work
with Nobel Women’s Initiative staff to ensure the development and
maintenance of relevant communications and administrative tools such as
databases, etc - Assist
in the development of a Campaign fundraising strategy, including
identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals and reports.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Passion
for women’s rights, equality and justice; a belief that organizations and
individuals, especially when working together in common cause, can change
the world; demonstrated commitment to international human rights issues in
general, and stopping violence against women in particular. - Deep
understanding of working in coalition and demonstrated ability to do so,
particularly in a coordinating and/or leadership role. - At
least 8 years experience in developing advocacy strategies to advance
peace, justice and equality and demonstrated ability to implement those
strategies through concerted action. - Ability
to work constructively in coalitions and to establish consensus positions
from differing points of view. - Excellent
and proven communication and interpersonal skills with a wide variety of
multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and actors. - Exceptional
political judgment and strategic sense; good understanding of
international politics. - Excellent
written and verbal English communication skills; fluency in a second
language is an asset. - Strong
writing and editing skills, ability to write for various audiences, and
keen attention to detail; ability to produce clear, concise written
materials on tight deadlines. - Experience
with online communications and social media. - Ability
to work independently, with colleagues around the world, as well as
closely with a small collaborative team in the Ottawa office. - Extensive
international travel required. - Minimum
bachelor’s degree in political science, human rights, international
relations or other related field.
Compensation: Commensurate with
experience, including competitive benefits package. One year with possible
extension. (Position dependent on funding.)
Additional
criteria: As this position will be based in the Ottawa office, all applicants
must be eligible to work legally in Canada for an extended period of time.
How
to apply
Please send
a cover letter (in the body of the email) explaining why you are interested in
& perfect for this position, CV and 3 short writing samples
(preferably advocacy related, such as press release, fact sheet, memo, speech,
website post) to
jobs@nobelwomensinitiative.org.
Only complete applications will be considered.
CLOSING
DATE:
6:00 pm EST March 1, 2013
ANTICIPATED
START DATE:
April-May 2013
We thank all
those who apply but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please no
phone, walk-ins or email inquiries.
For further
information about Nobel Women’s Initiative’s, please visit our website at www.nobelwomensinitiative.org.
For further information about the Campaign, please visit http://www.stoprapeinconflict.org
