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Sper sa fie de folos, rog diseminare intre colegi. Multumesc, Amana Ferro (Lisabona) -----Original Message----- From: European Roma Rights Centre [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 11:15 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Opportunities at the European Roma Rights Centre ANNOUCEMENT OF VACANCY: Staff Attorney The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC), the leading legal advocacy organisation working on Roma rights issues in Europe, seeks to hire a Staff Attorney. The ERRC is a public interest law organization which acts to secure the human rights of Roma and other persons regarded as "Gypsies" throughout Europe and serves as a legal resource center for advocates working in this field. The ERRC pursues its objectives by engaging in strategic legal action, research and policy development, human rights training, and domestic and international advocacy. ERRC legal work includes strategic litigation, legal advocacy, and legal training for Roma rights advocates. The staff attorney based in Budapest, Hungary, works with the legal team to develop and implement legal strategy, handles selected cases for clients, drafts amicus curaie briefs and legal submissions to international judicial fora, works with local NGOs and governments, and drafts articles for publication. The staff attorney is supervised by the Senior Legal Advisor and works with other attorneys locally and throughout Europe in a team atmosphere. The staff attorney may also participate in legislative and policy review and drafting, advocacy and lobbying, as well as training and public education on legal issues. The successful candidate will have: 1) A track record of human rights and anti-discrimination experience or demonstrated interest; 2) Litigation interest and understanding of the legal systems and human rights/anti-discrimination legislation in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and the CIS; 3) A demonstrated capacity to develop and apply successfully innovative legal strategies; 4) Excellent English language legal writing skills, and fluency in both written and spoken English, and good working knowledge of at least one other language of the CEE/NIS region; 5) The ability to work in a team atmosphere. Membership of a bar association in a Council of Europe Member State preferred. Prior work or other experience with Romani communities is a distinct advantage. Prior work or intern experience with public interest organizations focusing on impact human rights and anti-discrimination litigation is a distinct advantage. Roma, women and persons of colour are encouraged to apply. Salary and Benefits: Competitive, depending on experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae, together with an English-language legal writing sample and a list of three references, on or before April 21, 2005, by mail to: Legal Director European Roma Rights Centre H-1386 Budapest 62 P.O. Box 906/93 Hungary Fax (36-1) 41 32 201 Or by e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Notification of short-listing will take place on or before May 10. ANNOUCEMENT OF VACANCY: Women's Rights Officer The European Roma Rights Center (ERRC) herewith invites applications for the position of Women's Rights Officer. The Women's Rights Officer will join the ERRC team in the framework of the ERRC Programmes Department, International Advocacy Unit, and will be responsible inter alia for: � Developing ERRC policies related to womens rights, rights of the child and other human rights/Roma rights issues as they pertain to gender, including sexual orientation issues (hereinafter "womens rights and related fields"); � Researching international and domestic advocacy opportunities related to womens rights and related fields; � Writing ERRC policy and submission documents related to women's rights and related fields; � Engaging in research, including field research, as necessary for ERRC activities in womens rights and related fields; � Engaging in ERRC project work and roundtable/workshop activities in womens rights and related fields; � Introducing a gender component to all relevant ERRC activities; � Communicating ERRC womens rights/gender/related goals to Romani activists and other members of the Romani communities, as well as seeking input from members of Romani communities and other relevant as to ERRC women's rights and related strategies; � Other, as relevant. Required Qualifications: � Excellent written and spoken English; � Extensive knowledge of and familiarity with issues facing Roma and Romani communities; � Extensive knowledge of and experience with gender issues; � Familiarity with international human rights law and intergovernmental bodies relevant to human rights issues in Europe; � A university degree, preferably in law, human rights, political science or a related humanities or social science field. Also Preferred: � Knowledge of Romani language; � Previous experience in human rights; Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume/CV of relevant experience to: ERRC -- Women's Rights Officer Position PO Box 906/93 H-1386 Budapest 62 Hungary Fax: (36 1) 41 32 201 [EMAIL PROTECTED] NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE! Deadline for applications: May 1, 2004 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Notification of short-listing will take place on or before May 17. _____________________________________________ The European Roma Rights Centre is an international public interest law organisation which monitors the rights of Roma and provides legal defence in cases of human rights abuse. For more information about the European Roma Rights Centre, visit the ERRC on the web at http://www.errc.org. European Roma Rights Centre 1386 Budapest 62 P.O. Box 906/93 Hungary Phone: +36 1 4132200 Fax: +36 1 4132201 _____________________________________________ SUPPORT THE ERRC! The European Roma Rights Centre is dependent upon the generosity of individual donors for its continued existence. If you believe the ERRC performs a service valuable to the public, please join in enabling its future with a contribution. Gifts of all sizes are welcome; bank transfers are preferred. Please send your contribution to: European Roma Rights Centre Budapest Bank Rt. 99P00402686 1054 Budapest Bathory utca 1 Hungary For correspondence, to subscribe and unsubscribe from this list, please use mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------ Amana S. Ferro Programa de Retorno Volunt�rio (PRV) Organiza��o Internacional para as Migra��es Pra�a dos Restauradores, 65 - 2� Esq� 1250-188 Lisboa Tel.: +351.21.324.29.41 Fax.: +351.21.324.29.49 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet: http://www.iom.int Amana S. Ferro __________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger Show us what our next emoticon should look like. Join the fun. http://www.advision.webevents.yahoo.com/emoticontest ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> DonorsChoose. A simple way to provide underprivileged children resources often lacking in public schools. 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