Job Start: January 2017Reporting to: Executive Director Position description The Initiative for Equal Rights (“TIERs”) is hiring for the position of a Director of Human Rights and Advocacy(“DHRA”) The position holder will design programs and provide strategic direction toward programs that address the stigma, discrimination and violence experiencedby LGBT persons in Nigeria The DHRA will also engage policymakers and relevant stakeholders in ensuring issues of LGBT rights are prioritized by CSOs and policy makers The person will also be responsible for leading the program team and giving technical assistance on all programs within the department and ensuring that initiative implemented reflects the priorities of advocacy and human rights needs of LGBT personsRole and Responsibilities
Developing advocacy priorities and strategies, identifying advocacy opportunities, and undertaking advocacy
targeting governments, intergovernmental organizations, and the general public
Coordinating and providing training and other capacity building activities to human rights defenders/activists, nascent LGBT organizations both in Nigeria and within the West Africa sub-region
Providing strategic direction, technical assistance and networking support to human rights defenders/activists and networking with mainstream human rights CSOs
Undertaking and working closely with the research and knowledge management team to research and analyze, prepare reports and publications focusing on SOGIE based issues and rights
When necessary, serve as spokesperson for TIERs, including through the preparation of statements, media releases and op-eds
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key partners including NGOs, governments, intergovernmental organizations, human rights bodies and experts, journalists and funders
Working closely with international, regional, national and local civil society organizations and activists through formal and informal coalitions
Monitoring key developments in relation to human rights violations experience by LGBTI persons, and preparing and publishing annual reports highlighting human rights violations based on SOGIE
Contributing to the writing, editing and publication of TIERs publications, including papers, shadow reports and other related publications
Working closely with other team members to prepare and submit funding proposals that can support the advancement of the work of the department
Assisting with the planning, and preparation of TIERs public advocacy events
Supervising and managing other direct support staff and other personnel where appropriate
Performing other duties that might be assigned by direct supervisors
Qualification and Experience
A degree in law, international relations, the social sciences or related discipline
A Masters-level degree would be an advantage
At least three-fiveyear’s previous professional experience working on human rights laws, policies and institutions preferably with NGOs
Experience in designing and implementing successful human rights programs, campaigns and initiatives
A strong commitment to, and passion for, the principles and practice of equality, social inclusionand human rights
Ability to think and act quickly, creatively and strategically under pressure
Excellent writing skills with a proven ability in interpersonal and communication skills
Good with networking and managing complex situation
Ability to deliver task with minimal supervision
Understanding of issues affecting members of the LGBT community in Nigeria and abroad including,but not limited to,homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism
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Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including contact details of two recent professional referees)by email to jobs@initiative4equality.org. Please use the job title as he subject of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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