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The US Representative is a senior position leading Front Line Defenders’ advocacy, outreach and fundraising efforts in the United States. The US Representative engages with decision makers, civil society, donors and other allies, and help strengthen a constituency of support in the US for HRDs. The US Representative works in cooperation with the Front Line USA Foundation.
Responsibilities:
Essential:
• In-depth knowledge of US foreign policy, human rights context in the US and globally, and of the key actors in the human rights space among policymakers, government officials, and the philanthropic sector, particularly with regard to human rights defenders;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships of trust with human rights defenders and key stakeholders;
• Self drive, initiative and capacity to pro actively support HRDs;
• Familiarity with international human rights mechanisms, including those related to human rights defenders;
• Fluent written and spoken English;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively;
• Excellent political judgement, including the ability to make strategic choices based on sound analysis of potential costs and benefits, with a human rights and intersectional perspective.
Desirable:
• Working knowledge of one of Front Line Defenders other working languages (Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish).
• Good knowledge of civil society sector in the US.
Experience:
Essential:
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in civil society, human rights, and government engagement programmes at national or international level;
• Experience in fundraising and engaging with private donors, such as foundations, corporations and high-net worth individuals.
• Demonstrated experience working with a human rights defender-centered approach and engaging with grassroots HRDs and/or communities of different cultures.
Desirable:
• Experience working for a human rights organisation or a philanthropic organisation.
Other requirements:
• Frequent requirement to travel, primarily in the US, but also a minimum of three annual trips to Dublin for internal meetings.
• Availability to attend evening networking events.
• Valid work permit in the US
Salary: $95.000 – $105.000 per annum
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