• Implement each organization’s strategy and seek opportunities for advocacy on the international stage, and work to connect victims’ group members with policymakers and journalists
• Provide training and coaching to victims’ groups on social media engagement and campaigning
• Assist victims’ groups in prioritizing their messaging and recommendations for policymakers and the public
• Execute at least one advocacy campaign with each victims’ group on a human rights topic, developed in coordination with each organization
• Provide regular updates to SJAC on the progress of campaigns and advocacy training
Skills and experience
• Relevant postgraduate university degree or equivalent with relevant work experience
• Strong writing and communication skills
• A minimum of five years’ experience advocating for human rights on the international stage, including working with policymakers and international organizations
• Professional fluency in written and spoken Arabic
• Experience working directly with and advocating for victims of human rights violations
• Knowledge and understanding as well as experience of working in the Syria/Middle Eastern context is essential
• Sensitivities to the needs and dynamics of families and survivors.
• Experience in projects, programs or research related to the human rights and justice sector (desirable)
To apply, please send an email with the subject line “Advocacy Consultant” to hiring@syriaaccountability.org, providing a cover letter including a daily rate, resume, and a sample of relevant work by April 15, 2022. The consultancy is expected to require 5-10 working days per month over the course of 11 months. Start date is contingent on funding. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Email id: hiring(at)syriaaccountability.org