Advocacy Fellow
The Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) is a center for learning and innovation that advances human rights principles through assisting in the development of a public interest law infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
PILI was launched by Columbia Law School in 1997 with the support of the Ford Foundation and recently established a new headquarters in Budapest. PILI also maintains a small office at Columbia University in New York.
As part of its professional development program PILI seeks an Advocacy Fellow from the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and/or the former Soviet Union (the “region”) for a one-year full time position.
The Fellow will work in the area of educational desegregation of Roma under the supervision of the Legal Officer of Training and Education.
Specific responsibilities may include:
* Organizing workshops and other events following up on PILI’s 2003 spring desegregation activities;
* Research and writing;
* Corresponding with project partners and experts;
* Preparing for and participating in meetings and conferences;
* General organization and project management;
* Other program duties as assigned by supervising Legal Officer.
Requirements are:
* University or college degree
* Demonstrated commitment to human rights
* Advanced written and oral English and at least one language relevant to the region
* Excellent research and writing skills
* Good communication, organization and time management skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Roma are strongly encouraged to apply.