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This vacancy ad will close on Friday, September 29.
THE ROLE
This important position offers a great degree of flexibility in contributing to Safeguard Defenders’ overall advocacy work and impact. You will have ample space to advance professionally within the role while helping a small yet vocal human rights organization grow and have a greater impact in the fields of human rights, rule of law and countering transnational repression by authoritarian states.
ABOUT US
Safeguard Defenders (SD) is a decentralized pan-Asian human rights organization that supports local activities that contribute to the protection of human rights, promotes the rule of law, and enhances the ability of local civil society and rights defenders in some of the most closed political environments in Asia. It also undertakes extensive research and releases cutting-edge reports and briefings, which serve as the basis for targeted advocacy campaigns with national and multilateral institutions.
Safeguard Defenders has core staff and partners spread across Europe and Southeast Asia. It is a registered foundation with head offices in Madrid, Spain, and a Representative Office in Taipei, Taiwan.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Applicants for this position must have the right to work and be located in the European Union. Safeguard Defenders’ staff is located across several countries and time zones, so flexibility and the ability to work independently is a key prerequisite. Most work will be conducted via online channels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The advocacy assistant will assist the Campaign Director in the day-to-day activities related to SD’s advocacy work.
This includes:
SD is a flexible organization that likes to ensure growth and opportunities for its employees. Depending on the final candidate, additional tasks and responsibilities will be assigned based on the interests, background and aptitude of the successful applicant.
For safety reasons, under no circumstance is a SD employee allowed to travel to territories controlled by the CCP (including HK).
This is a full-time position, starting with a one-year contract, with the possibility to transfer to an indefinite contract thereafter. Start date is as soon as possible, pending selection of suitable candidate.
Based on Spanish employment law.
Because of time zone differences, you may occasionally need to work outside of normal hours to accommodate meetings and events taking place in Asia or North America.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Strongly preferred
Helpful
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a one-page (maximum) cover letter explaining your interest and why you think you would be suited for this position, contact information of two references, and a CV detailing relevant professional qualifications.
For submissions or inquiries, contact info@safeguarddefenders.com, and if submitting application, use subject line “Vacancy: Advocacy Assistant”.