Rights and Security International (RSI) is seeking a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer to engage with diverse communities and grassroots activists in Northern Ireland, supporting them in understanding human rights laws and responding to human rights advocacy opportunities.
The successful candidate will bring expertise in human rights law as well as experience engaging with a range of organisations, victims’ and survivors’ groups, and/or decision-makers in Northern Ireland in a welcoming and non-partisan manner.
Application deadline: 27 May 2022
Compensation: £30,000 p/a p/r, 3 days per week
Location: Remote, but candidates should be based in Belfast or Derry/Londonderry
Length of contract: 12 months
**The successful candidate must be based in Northern Ireland and have a right to work in the UK.**
Person Specification:
RSI is looking for a passionate and experienced human rights professional who has:
A degree in law, human rights, peace and conflict studies, or another relevant field.
Experience giving trainings in, or creating user-friendly materials about, human rights laws or advocacy. Teaching experience counts.
A track record of working and forming lasting relationships with local activists or organisations in Northern Ireland.
Demonstrated understanding of the historical and present-day political, social and economic context in Northern Ireland.
A commitment to advancing the human rights of all communities in Northern Ireland.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with survivors of human rights violations and their loved ones in a professional and welcoming manner.
A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
An advanced degree is desirable but not required. Current authorisation to practise as a UK solicitor or barrister would be a plus.
Responsibilities:
Hold a series of positive and inclusive learning sessions throughout Northern Ireland about human rights laws and how people can use them as a practical tool for change.
Consult with communities about what types of toolkits/educational materials might assist them in enforcing their rights to express themselves and challenge injustices more effectively, then produce and share these materials.
Research and analyse new human rights issues arising in Northern Ireland as they relate to RSI’s mission of upholding human rights in the counter-terrorism context.
Help create greater opportunities for communities and groups to connect with UN experts and other international bodies.
Build RSI’s advocacy relationships with decision-makers and agencies such as Members of the Legislative Assembly, representatives from the major Northern Ireland political parties, the Police Ombudsman and the Public Prosecution Service.
Application Details: If you are interested in this position, please submit the following materials:
Your CV.
A detailed cover letter (no more than two pages) which describes how you fulfil the person specification. You must include a cover letter to be considered for the role.
Please email your completed application to info@rightsandsecurity.org.
By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.
RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis.
We offer flexible working hours.
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