Senior Advocacy Associate

The European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR - http://www.ecdhr.org/) seeks a dynamic and experienced senior advocacy associate ready to help plan and execute advocacy strategies that advance support for human rights in GCC and the MENA Region. This position reports to the Executive Director and is located in Beirut.      Education Requirements BA, MA preferred Employment Type Full Time  Professional Level  Job Function Advocacy   Responsibilities:   Outreach to the NGO and Think Tank Community/Government Serve as primary point of contact for interactions with government officials, NGOs and think tanks, as well as with key missions and other mechanisms at the U.N. Develop and strengthen relationships with the NGO and think tank community; Represent ECDHR at coalition meetings, conferences and events Attend relevant events to keep up with the latest policy developments and to represent ECDHR's interests Monitor human rights abuses and other developments in the region, particularly as they relate to ECDHR’s advocacy and government affairs outreach  Project Management Develop and execute coordinated NGO advocacy campaigns addressing human rights and policy issues of interest to ECDHR scope of work Research, analyze, and synthesize information and data about the human rights situation in the region to accurately document violations and develop advocacy initiatives Research and author reports, white papers, briefing memos, letters, and other advocacy materials Manage and execute ECDHR’s grant and projects  Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage staff and interns Implement projects assigned by the executive director, who will not be in the office  Qualifications and Skills: 2-3 years of experience MA in international relations, international law, public policy, or related field a plus Prior experience working in a government affairs and/or advocacy capacity is desired Demonstrated experience with online advocacy, research and report writing preferred A proven track record of strong project management, including planning and execution of advocacy strategies Ability to prioritize, implement and deliver high-quality advocacy programs, sometimes within tight timelines and with minimal supervision Excellent written and verbal communications skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment Strong knowledge of the Gulf region and human rights preferred Proficiency in Arabic, English, and French (reading, writing, and speaking)  ECDHR offers a competitive compensation package.   To apply, please send a resume, letter of interest, three references, and a brief, unedited writing sample to habdulla@ecdhr.org, and include “Senior Advocacy Associate” in the subject line.