From:
"HURIDOCS" <info@huridocs.org>
Subject:
vacancy announcement: Content Management Human Rights Impact Resource Centre, HOM
Date:
2007-03-20 08:20
Vacancy announcement
To contribute to its programme Human Rights Impact Resource Centre,
the Netherlands Humanist Committee on Human Rights (www.HOM.nl) is seeking a
Officer Content Management Human Rights Impact Resource Centre (f/m, 32h)
HOM
The Netherlands Humanist Committee on Human Rights (HOM) is an independent human rights organisation. We are committed to contributing to the worldwide realisation of human rights. We have projects for capacity enhancement of human rights organisations in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. We also develop instruments to measure effects on human rights (Human Rights Impact Assessment). These instruments assist NGOs, governments and companies to predict and evaluate the way in which their policies impact on human rights. HOM has programmes in the following fields: women’s human rights, human rights and business, human rights in European policies and enforced disappearances.
In the period from 2007 to 2010 HOM aims to enhance the development and use of instruments for Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) by various groups of stakeholders. The online Human Rights Impact Resource Centre, which was launched in 2006, plays an essential role in this respect (www.humanrightsimpact.org).
Human Rights Impact Resource Centre
The Resource Centre is an online platform for the gathering and exchange of information about HRIA. Stakeholders include among others NGOs, international organisations, policy makers, human rights experts and companies. The Resource Centre offers possibilities to get in contact with others engaged in HRIA issues, as well as specific information about instruments and case studies and an overview of interesting links and organisations. In the four years to come the Resource Centre will be expanded with online working groups and discussion groups, training modules and enhanced possibilities for cooperation with other organisations.
In order to guarantee as much as possible the input of different stakeholders, HOM takes a participatory approach in this process. In 2007 an Advisory Group will be set up, through which stakeholder influence on the substantial and technological direction of the Resource Centre will be realised. Moreover, Content Editing Groups will be set up, which will enable stakeholders to add information to the Resource Centre themselves.
The promotion of the Resource Centre and of HOM’s work on HRIA runs parallel to the substantial and technological development of the Resource Centre. Promotion is conducted through networking and participation in relevant conferences, workshops and training. HOM organises a yearly international conference where stakeholders can share their knowledge and information in the field of HRIA.
The Resource Centre plays a central role in the organisation as a whole, in the sense of mutual strengthening and exchange of impact assessment-related activities of the other HOM programmes (human rights and business, women’s human rights, enforced disappearances and human rights in European policies). The Resource Centre enables them to exchange information and collaborate through virtual working spaces and discussion groups.
Tasks
Under supervision of the Programme Manager Human Rights Impact Resource Centre, the Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:
* Manage the information content of the Resource Centre, which includes among others the following activities: analyse and enter relevant information; search for new information; foster relationships and initiate contacts with new stakeholders in order to receive information; keep the information on the Resource Centre up to date;
* Handle requests for information about the Resource Centre and about Human Rights Impact Assessment in general;
* Contribute to the preparation and implementation of interim needs analyses among (potential) users of the Resource Centre, as well as evaluations;
* Foster relationships with various stakeholders, other resource centres and relevant websites;
* Set up Content Editing Groups (comprising various stakeholders that add information to the Resource Centre) and provide them with training and assistance;
* Facilitate the use of the Resource Centre by other HOM programmes, among others by providing training on the functioning of the Content Management System;
* Contribute to the preparation and organisation of a yearly conference;
* Contribute to the further development of the Resource Centre;
* Point out problems and opportunities, and advise the programme manager about possible adjustments and/or possibilities for collaboration.
Requirements
* Academic qualifications (degree in law or international relations); experience with literature search and web search (apart from thesis);
* 3 years experience in the field of:
* human rights and impact assessment methodologies;
* textual analysis, text editing, drafting accessible texts for websites and other external communications;
* fostering relationships and networking with various stakeholders, such as NGOs, academics, governments and companies;
* knowledge transfer and training;
* organisation of meetings (seminars, conferences);
* knowledge management, website administration and resource centres;
* Excellent communication skills;
* Excellent English language skills, both oral and written; sufficient knowledge of Dutch; knowledge of other languages (Spanish, French) would be an advantage;
* Sound knowledge of Word; knowledge of Content Management Systems would be an advantage.
What we offer
* A fixed-term contract for 32 hours a week (until December 31st 2007) with the possibility of prolongation into a permanent contract, if performance is good and sufficient funds are available;
* Salary depending on education and experience between €2.462 and €3.410 per month in a full time employment (36 hours);
* A stimulating professional environment with much room for own initiative.
How to apply
Please send your CV and application letter, including “Officer Content Management HRIRC” in the subject line, before April 8th 2007 to Jan Perdaems (j.perdaems@hom.nl), manager of internal affairs. For additional information please contact Marike Radstaake, programme manager (030-2334027).
