FIAN International seeks a
Coordinator for the Program on Access to Natural Resources
Read online at http://www.fian.org/get-involved/jobsinternships/
The position is full time and based at FIAN International Secretariat in Heidelberg, Germany. FIAN is the international human rights organization for the right to adequate food.
FIAN is an international human rights organization that has advocated for the realization of the right to adequate food for more than 25 years. FIAN’s mission is to expose violations of people's right to food wherever they may occur. We stand up against unjust and oppressive practices that prevent people from feeding themselves.
FIAN's work on access to natural resources aims to increase national and international awareness for the lack of or insecure access to land and other related resources, and to analyze the issue from a human rights perspective. Apart from contributing towards resolving concrete cases of human rights violations, FIAN aims to develop additional human rights protection standards for individuals, groups or communities threatened by landlessness and forced evictions, particular in the context of the current wave of land grabbing.
Duties:
• Coordinate FIAN’s program on access to natural resources at the international secretariat
• Document and carry out case work on cases of right to food violations related to access to natural resources (resource conflicts, land and water grabbing, evictions, concentration of natural resources, discriminatory policies, etc.)
• Further develop FIAN's conceptual work in the field of natural resources and human rights, provide input on issues related to the program and be resource person on issues of land and other natural resources
• Draft reports, articles, position papers etc. on subjects that fall under the program
• Support rural social movements through various networks such as the Global Campaign for Agrarian Reform, the IPC working group on land and territory and the Global Network for the Right to Food and Nutrition
• Contribute to FIAN’s advocacy work at international level, including international organizations and human rights bodies, particularly on CFS related processes and on the recognition of the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas
• Follow debates on issues relating to natural resources and keep up communication with partners and relevant civil society networks
• Contribute to overall organizational priorities, including fund raising
Profile:
The ideal candidate is someone who has substantial knowledge of the field of human rights, in particular the right to food and nutrition, and in the field of land and other natural resources. The candidate should have strong interpersonal, communication and coordination skills, as well as work well in collaborative processes, especially between international organizations, networks and grassroots groups.
Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Human Rights, Political Science, Social Studies, Agrarian Studies, Law or related field—or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in NGO's work, in the area of human rights and/or issues related to land and natural resources
• Strong analytical skills. Experience in documentation of cases and human rights analysis is highly appreciated
• Fluency in English, as well as French or Spanish. Additional languages are an asset
• Strong facilitation and diplomatic skills to work with a wide range of civil society groups, particularly grassroots groups and social movements from all regions of the world, as well as international organizations and institutions; capacity to reach out and coordinate with diverse human rights organizations, social movements’ activists, academics and government officials
• Established relationships within the global human rights movement, particularly grassroots, national, and regional human rights organizations working on issues related to land and natural resources are an asset
• Experience with project management is an asset
We offer:
- Work in an internationally renowned Human Rights organization
- Being part of a highly motivated and intercultural team
- Work in an international context with a range of different actors
- Gross Annual Salary between 39,000 and 54,000 Euro (exact amount depends on age and family situation), including health insurance and pension scheme.
We highly encourage women and candidates from the Global South to apply.
Start Date: May 1, 2014
To Apply:
Please send a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest and contact information for three references preferably in one PDF by February 28, 2014 to natural-resources@fian.org. Only e-mail applications are accepted.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will probably take place on between 17 and 25 March 2014.
More information at www.fian.org.
Coordinator for the Program on Access to Natural Resources
Read online at http://www.fian.org/get-involved/jobsinternships/
The position is full time and based at FIAN International Secretariat in Heidelberg, Germany. FIAN is the international human rights organization for the right to adequate food.
FIAN is an international human rights organization that has advocated for the realization of the right to adequate food for more than 25 years. FIAN’s mission is to expose violations of people's right to food wherever they may occur. We stand up against unjust and oppressive practices that prevent people from feeding themselves.
FIAN's work on access to natural resources aims to increase national and international awareness for the lack of or insecure access to land and other related resources, and to analyze the issue from a human rights perspective. Apart from contributing towards resolving concrete cases of human rights violations, FIAN aims to develop additional human rights protection standards for individuals, groups or communities threatened by landlessness and forced evictions, particular in the context of the current wave of land grabbing.
Duties:
• Coordinate FIAN’s program on access to natural resources at the international secretariat
• Document and carry out case work on cases of right to food violations related to access to natural resources (resource conflicts, land and water grabbing, evictions, concentration of natural resources, discriminatory policies, etc.)
• Further develop FIAN's conceptual work in the field of natural resources and human rights, provide input on issues related to the program and be resource person on issues of land and other natural resources
• Draft reports, articles, position papers etc. on subjects that fall under the program
• Support rural social movements through various networks such as the Global Campaign for Agrarian Reform, the IPC working group on land and territory and the Global Network for the Right to Food and Nutrition
• Contribute to FIAN’s advocacy work at international level, including international organizations and human rights bodies, particularly on CFS related processes and on the recognition of the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas
• Follow debates on issues relating to natural resources and keep up communication with partners and relevant civil society networks
• Contribute to overall organizational priorities, including fund raising
Profile:
The ideal candidate is someone who has substantial knowledge of the field of human rights, in particular the right to food and nutrition, and in the field of land and other natural resources. The candidate should have strong interpersonal, communication and coordination skills, as well as work well in collaborative processes, especially between international organizations, networks and grassroots groups.
Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Human Rights, Political Science, Social Studies, Agrarian Studies, Law or related field—or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in NGO's work, in the area of human rights and/or issues related to land and natural resources
• Strong analytical skills. Experience in documentation of cases and human rights analysis is highly appreciated
• Fluency in English, as well as French or Spanish. Additional languages are an asset
• Strong facilitation and diplomatic skills to work with a wide range of civil society groups, particularly grassroots groups and social movements from all regions of the world, as well as international organizations and institutions; capacity to reach out and coordinate with diverse human rights organizations, social movements’ activists, academics and government officials
• Established relationships within the global human rights movement, particularly grassroots, national, and regional human rights organizations working on issues related to land and natural resources are an asset
• Experience with project management is an asset
We offer:
- Work in an internationally renowned Human Rights organization
- Being part of a highly motivated and intercultural team
- Work in an international context with a range of different actors
- Gross Annual Salary between 39,000 and 54,000 Euro (exact amount depends on age and family situation), including health insurance and pension scheme.
We highly encourage women and candidates from the Global South to apply.
Start Date: May 1, 2014
To Apply:
Please send a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest and contact information for three references preferably in one PDF by February 28, 2014 to natural-resources@fian.org. Only e-mail applications are accepted.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will probably take place on between 17 and 25 March 2014.
More information at www.fian.org.
