Donald M. Wilson Fellowship (WASHINGTON, DC)

Overview

Donald M. Wilson and his family have recognized the need for greater support for recent graduates who wish to devote their professional lives to public service and have generously endowed the Fellowship program at the RFK Center. In 2011, the Donald M. Wilson Fellowship will provide invaluable training and experience for a recent law school graduate preparing for a career in human rights.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, conducting extensive research on the 2011 RFK Human Rights Award Laureate’s work, his/her country of origin, its human rights landscape, guiding national and international laws, and related U.S. and international policy. In addition to completing critical background research, the Fellow will work closely with the RFK Center for Human Rights Director and programmatic staff to develop long-term strategies, legal actions, and advocacy campaigns to support the 2011 Laureate. The Donald M. Wilson Fellow will also assist with RFK Center’s broader human rights work, providing substantive and administrative support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

The ideal candidate will have experience with domestic and international human rights mechanisms; working knowledge of the United Nations system, regional human rights systems, and multi-lateral institutions; an ability to maintain active contacts with key stakeholders in the aforementioned systems to support the goals and objectives of the RFK Human Rights Award Laureates; an ability to master complex human rights issues under tight deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A Juris Doctor’s degree is required. Fluency in Arabic, French, or Spanish is strongly preferred.

Salary: $45,000

TO APPLY

Deadline Date: July 29, 2011

If interested, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to:

Diana Damschroder
Subject: Donald M. Wilson Fellowship
jobs@rfkcenter.org
http://rfkcenter.org/content/opportunities#wilson

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