International
Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ):
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) ICTJ is a visionary,
newly-established human rights organization based in New York City dedicated to
strengthening the field of transitional justice through technical assistance,
networking, documentation, and strategic research. Its work will focus on
strategies to document abuse, establish effective truth commissions, prosecute
perpetrators, reform abusive institutions, provide reparation to victims of
violence, and promote reconciliation.
Currently, we offer the following exciting career opportunities to dynamic,
team-spirited, and detail-oriented professionals with an advanced university
degree in law, international affairs, public policy, journalism, economics, or
other relevant fields.
SENIOR ASSOCIATES (2)
You will provide technical assistance, comparative information, and policy
advice to organizations in civil society and governments seeking to respond
to a legacy of massive abuse. We will look to you to analyze or draft
legislation, speak in public forums on transitional justice, and offer policy
analysis. Responsibilities include participating in our missions abroad and
providing assistance from the New York headquarters.
Requires at least 4 years of human rights experience, strong public speaking
and interpersonal skills, and computer proficiency. You must be willing to
travel internationally.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
You will help conceptualize and execute our research program which focuses on
stimulating the field of transitional justice by identifying vital areas of
study, proposing collaborative research projects, undertaking some core
research, and monitoring or assisting research undertaken by other ICTJ staff.
Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, at least 2 of which have
been in a research or academic position; a record of publication in a
related field; and experience editing or reviewing others' research.
Qualifications include strong analytical and conceptual skills.
OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
You will assist in the development of transitional justice by facilitating
communication between organizations and individuals in the field, tracking
ongoing projects, and producing regular summaries of new policy developments or
research. We will look to you to build and maintain our relationships with
those active in the field of transitional justice worldwide, communicate our
work to our target audiences, and establish and maintain a database of key
actors or projects.
Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, at least 2 of which have
been in communications, outreach, or a related position. The position
also requires strong database, desktop publishing, or document production skills.
All of the above positions require a high sense of professionalism, comfort
working in a multicultural, international environment, and excellent written
and spoken English. Fluency in other languages is strongly desired.
We provide excellent salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a very committed and
caring environment. The ICTJ will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will
assist employees to obtain necessary U.S. work authorization. The recruitment
for these positions is being handled exclusively by PNP.
Please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references
by April 20, 2001 to:
Professionals
for NonProfits, Attn:
ICTJ,
515 Madison Avenue, Suite 505, New York, NY 10022,
E-mail: ICTJ@pnp-inc.com,
Fax: 212-546-9094.