Subject: [CivilSoc] Job: ARTICLE 19 Belarus Campaigner
europe@article19.org
Date: Fri Jun 02 2000 - 05:29:24 EDT
I would like the following job to be advertised on the CivilSoc e-mail list
RE-ADVERT: previous applicants need not re-apply:
ARTICLE 19, the Global Campaign for Free Expression, seeks a:
Belarus Campaigner (in country)
ARTICLE 19 is a London-based organisation working to promote freedom of
expression world-wide. We are looking for a campaigner to work in Minsk for
a year in co-operation with our in-country partners, the Belarusian
Association of Journalists (BAJ).
Job Description:
-to undertake campaigning activities to defend, promote and protect freedom
of expression
-to work closely with BAJ to enhance their capacity (and where possible that
of other local activists) to promote and protect freedom of expression
-to document abuses of freedom of expressoin
-to campaign for amendments to Belarusian laws affecting freedom of
expression
-to campaign against restrictions of freedom of expression at both a legal
and practical level (by organising meetings, press conferences, writing
press releases and protest letters; observing trials etc.)
Qualifications and Skills Needed:
-Written and spoken fluency in both English and Russian
-Experience of working for a non-governmental organisation
-Experience of campaigning internationally
-Familiarity of human rights issues and mechanisms, as well as media freedom
issues
-Experience with dealing with the media; giving interviews
-A high level of tact and diplomacy and ability to work as part of a team
The position is available immediately. Salary will be according to
experience. Please send a covering letter and CV as soon as possible to
europe@article19.org. For more information on ARTICLE 19 please see
www.article19.org.
Federica Prina
Europe Programme Officer
ARTICLE 19
Lancaster House
33 Islington High Street
London N1 9LH
Tel: +44 207 278 9292
Fax: +44 207 413 1356
europe@article19.org
federica@article19.org
www.article19.org
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