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Program Co-Director
Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA
Posted: April 22, 2008
Description:
The Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA, founded in 1982, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, humanitarian organization that monitors, documents, and reports on the human rights situation in Guatemala, advocates for survivors of human rights abuses in Guatemala, and works toward positive, systemic change.
Responsibilities: The Co-Directors, together with the Board, are responsible for ensuring the ongoing creativity, effectiveness, and financial stability of the organization. The Co-Director for Programs shares responsibility for the overall management of the organization with the Administrative Co-Director, but will take the lead in programmatic areas. Program Co-Director will maintain a collaborative working relationship with Administrative Co-Director.
For a list of primary duties, please see our website at:
http://www.ghrc-usa.org/AboutGHRC/Employment.htm
Deadline:
Position start date is early July 2008; The position will remain open until filled; Early application encouraged
Minimum Requirements:
Familiarity with the history of Guatemala; A strong commitment to human rights and social justice issues as they relate to Guatemala; Able to articulately address human rights issues in a variety of situations; Fluency in English and Spanish, both oral and written; Able and willing to travel to Guatemala as part of a group of independently; An understanding of grassroots organizing and event planning; Experience and demonstrated success in fundraising; Able to work well as part of a team, both in leading staff and taking direction from the Board; Able to multi-task and prioritize multiple responsibilities; Familiarity with current office technology and computer programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience living and/or working in Guatemala or Central America strongly preferred; BA required, MA preferred
Documents Required:
Cover letter, resume, writing samples in both English and Spanish, contact information for three references
Contact Information:
Julie Suarez at jsuarez@ghrc-usa.org or 3321 12th St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 or by fax at (202) 526-4611
Additional information:
Two-year commitment preferred, subject to a favorable evaluation after the first three months. Good health benefits provided as well as four weeks of paid vacation. Salary $30,000.
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