Job Vacancy | Advocacy Expert

Advocacy Expert

Full time, 40 h/week

 This position is for an advocacy expert to coordinate all aspects of human rights related advocacy work within an expanding grassroots organisation.

• Defining and adjusting advocacy priorities and strategies, identifying advocacy opportunities, and undertaking lobbying and advocacy directed at influencing governments, intergovernmental organisations, and human rights bodies and experts.
• Undertaking research and analysis, and preparing reports and publications, in relation to matters relevant to human rights defenders and human rights systems. 
• Acting as a spokesperson for LeSol where appropriate, including through the preparation of statements, media releases and op-eds and representing LeSol on panels and at events. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key partners including NGOs, intergovernmental organisations, human rights bodies and experts, journalists, and funders.
• Working closely with international, regional, national, and local civil society organisations and activists through formal and informal coalitions.
• Monitoring key developments in relation to human rights defenders / systems and preparing and publishing timely commentaries on such developments. 
• Assisting with the planning, preparation and conduct of LeSol events.
• Conduct training tailored to the needs of the team on advocacy representation and testimony collection.
• Contribution in creating the content of fundraising proposals for Advocacy.

• A minimum of three (3) years working to influence human rights laws, policies, and institutions, preferably with NGOs.
• A degree in law, international relations, journalism, politics, or social science.
• Experience in designing and implementing successful human rights programs, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Fluency in Greek with proficiency in English (oral and written)

• A strong commitment to, and passion for, the principles and practice of human rights.
• Desire to work in a solidarity organisation.
• Ability to think and act quickly, creatively, and strategically under pressure.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to create a respectful work environment where an atmosphere of trust and integrity prevails, and everyone is accountable for one’s conduct and performance.