Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 30 Jan 2018
BCHR is looking for applicants interested in working full-time or part-time, for a period of 3-6 months. Office hours will be held from 09:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. This is an unpaid position.
Main duties
Interns will:
Assist with advocacy campaigns by conducting research and preparing background memos and other written materials;
Organizing a public event in Beirut (logistics, advocacy materials)
Communication with our international partner organizations, representatives of foreign governments, and the UN;
Assist in managing a contacts database and improving our communications with our targeted audience of policy makers;
Support the organization of a public event in Beirut
Track Bahrain news, legislation, and statements by global policymakers, the European Parliament, and United Nations officials on a daily basis;
Assist in social media campaigns and the drafting of external communications;
Write and publish content on our website and on social media platforms;
Prepare updates for the website and other media-related materials;
Assist with administrative duties as required.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should:
Be a graduate/undergraduate student - a relevant degree in human rights law is a plus
Have an interest in and being knowledgeable of human rights issues, particularly with respect to freedom of speech, expression, and association, due process rights and prisoners’ rights;
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
Good ability to attracts and build new contacts with the media and other partners;
Be able to work independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment;
Maintain strict confidentiality and
Be committed to BCHR’s mission.
Additional skills
Highly desirable additional skills:
Arabic language skills;
Knowledgeable and innovative about using social media in a professional capacity (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.);
Photoshop, video editing and/or other graphic design experience;
Familiarity with the Adobe suite, HTML formatting and HTML design;
Demonstrated research experience (especially related to the Middle East, human rights, democratization, governance, and political rights) and
Innovative and passionate about building and executing grassroots outreach/advocacy campaigns, as well as using novel technology tools for advocacy.
How to apply:
To apply, send a CV and cover letter to: julie@bahrainrights.org / nedal@bahrainrights.org