Deputy
Director for WITNESS
Background
WITNESS (www.witness.org)
was conceived by musician Peter Gabriel and developed in partnership with the
Reebok Foundation and the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights. WITNESS advances
human rights advocacy through the use of video and communications technology.
Since its founding in 1992, WITNESS has distributed video cameras to more than
150 human rights groups in 47 countries around the world. In partnership with
non-governmental organizations and activists, WITNESS strengthens grassroots
movements for change by assisting its partners to create and use video as
evidence before courts and the United Nations, as a tool for public education,
and as a deterrent to further abuse.
WITNESS also
gives local groups a global voice by distributing their video to the media and
on the Internet, and by helping to educate and activate an international
audience around their causes.
WITNESS is developing a broad and diverse constituency that includes
foundations, private individuals, and the entertainment, film, media and
technology industries. The Deputy Director for WITNESS will work with the
Executive Director and the WITNESS staff to oversee the program’s operations,
to secure ongoing financial support from these constituencies, and to identify
new sources of support. The program will operate in FY2002 on an annual budget
of approximately $800,000 but plans to expand in FY2003 and beyond.
Responsibilities will include:
Framework: Work in collaboration with the Executive Director and other WITNESS
staff to develop and set program priorities which will advance overall quality
of program activity and growth of WITNESS
Development:
*develop and execute annual and long-range fundraising strategies
*secure charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and
corporations where appropriate
*create and oversee fundraising events in collaboration with the founding
partners, other high profile celebrities and their respective staff
*develop and implement a communications strategy with the donor network to
maintain their interest
*identify and research potential sponsors and individual donors
Communications:
*work with the Executive Director and other WITNESS staff to conceptualize and
execute a communications strategy for the organization
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
*Experience with fundraising and special events
*Excellent writing, communications and marketing skills
*Strong organizational and planning skills
*A background in human rights advocacy and some experience working
collaboratively with non-governmental organizations worldwide
*Experience in media and technology
*A relevant graduate degree or related professional experience
*Lots of energy and a sense of humor
*Proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic. Other languages a plus.
The Deputy Director will ideally begin on June 1, 2001.
ANNUAL SALARY: Competitive with benefits.
SUBMISSIONS: Cover letter, resume, one (1) writing sample, & contact
information for three (3) references.
NO LATER THAN APRIL 15, 2001.
Forward application materials to:
WITNESS
Attn: Deputy Director Search
C/o Lawyers Committee for Human Rights
333 Seventh Avenue, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10001
via facsimile: (212) 845-5299
via e-mail: witness@lchr.org
NOTE: Please do not make any telephone inquiries about the position or the
status of your application.
WITNESS is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all
positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national
origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any
other legally protected status.