INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION IGLHRC
Job Opening: Africa Research and Policy Associate (Horn, East, and Central Africa)

The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC), a New York based non-profit organization with a $1.5 million annual operating budget, is the only organization in the world specifically dedicated to human rights advocacy for LGBTI people. IGLHRC monitors, documents and responds to human rights violations, advocates for sexual rights, and works in partnership with both community-based and national LGBTI organizations. In the past year, IGLHRC has issued dozens of Action Alerts relating to specific human rights violations, provided partnership and training to activists from Africa, Asia, Central Europe and Latin America, coordinated global advocacy efforts at the UN and at regional human rights bodies, and provided documentation to support the claims of LGBT asylum seekers.

We are currently seeking a committed individual to join us as Africa Research and Policy Associate (Horn, East and Central Africa), for a fixed-term, one-year position. Our program staff works both regionally and thematically. The position will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Africa Research and Policy Associate's primary function will be to provide research, writing, and campaign leadership as well as programmatic and administrative support as part of our 3-person Africa Program Team. Reporting to the Africa Specialist, the primary responsibilities of the Africa Research and Policy Associate are to:

. Research and monitor human rights violations in the subregion (Horn, East and Central Africa)
. Develop human rights reports and emergency responses to human rights violations . Assist in the implementation of human rights campaigns, particularly related to religious homophobia and/or human rights challenges for African lesbians . Coordinate communication and partnership with African GLBT organizations in the subregion

QUALIFICATIONS:
. Bachelors or Masters degree. Relevant academic background, including knowledge of international human rights standards and practices . Excellent oral and written communication skills . Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while remaining focused on quality and timeliness . Prior practical experience working with African LGBT and/or sexual rights movement, preferably with an advocacy organization . Knowledge of sub-Saharan African politics highly desirable . Fluency in English required; French or Swahili highly desirable.
. Ability to travel throughout Africa and to the U.S.

HOW TO APPLY:

Deadline: IGLHRC will start interviewing qualified candidates on August 1, 2007 and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. E-mail cover letter outlining your specific assets relative to the position and a current resume in WORD format to [email][email protected] .

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No phone calls, please. Only applicants being considered will be contacted. IGLHRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. People of color, people with disabilities and people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is a leading human rights organization solely devoted to improving the rights of people around the world who are targeted for imprisonment, abuse or death because of their sexuality, gender identity or HIV/AIDS status.
IGLHRC addresses human rights violations by partnering with and supporting activists in countries around the world, monitoring and documenting human rights abuses, engaging offending governments, and educating international human rights officials. A non-profit, non-governmental organization, IGLHRC is based in New York, with offices in San Francisco and Buenos Aires. Visit http://www.iglhrc.org for more information.