Short notice but ... a great opportunity for those of you who have done the Gender Security module ED3022.

MADRE is seeking a Women’s Human Rights Advocacy Fellow to help develop and implement a strategy to advance women’s human rights at the international level.

The position requires a 1-year commitment on a part-time schedule and provides a $10,000 stipend as compensation. This fellowship will be located at MADRE’s office in New York City. Non-U.S. citizens are welcome to apply.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Represent MADRE at meetings and in coalition work with other NGOs and UN contacts.
• Follow and participate in the Gender Equality Architecture Reform (GEAR) Campaign, the Beijing+15 process, and other UN processes as needed.
• Draft and submit testimony to the UN Human Rights Council.
• Conduct research for publications and program work on gender dimensions of food sovereignty and climate change; women’s health and violence against women; and peace building and women’s political participation.
• Develop and implement a strategy to advance women’s human rights in UN processes.
  Collaborate with MADRE Program and Human Rights Advocacy staff.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to women’s human rights and MADRE’s mission.
  Strong understanding of UN system.
• Experience in international human rights advocacy at the UN or other international institution is an asset.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and 2-3 references to madre@madre.org. Include “Women’s Human Rights Advocacy Fellow” in the subject line. The application deadline is August 31, 2009.

Information is at: http://madreblogs.typepad.com/mymadre/2009/08/apply-for-the-madre-womens-human-rights-advocacy-fellowship.html