Program Assistant -
International Justice Program

New York Office

The Lawyers Committee for Human Rights has worked since 1978 to protect and promote the rights to which everyone is entitled under international law. We work both internationally and in the United States to champion the rights of refugees and workers, ensure justice for the most serious human rights crimes, promote domestic law and policy that respect human rights, and extend a lifeline to local human rights defenders. Collaboration, innovation, and the search for lasting solutions are the hallmarks of our approach to the toughest human rights problems. As of January 2004 the new name of the Lawyers Committee will be Human Rights First.

Our approach is rooted in the premise that the world's security and stability depend on long-term efforts to advance justice, human dignity, and respect for the rule of law in every part of the world. Our role and reputation in the human rights community is as an organization of advocates who provide substantive research, non-partisan legal expertise, consensus building, and strategic advocacy to effect positive change in respect for human rights.

The Lawyers Committee is currently seeking a Program Assistant to work with the International Justice Program. The Program works for the establishment of strong and effective mechanisms of accountability for the most serious crimes under international law: genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. To that end, we work to lay the foundations, nationally and internationally, in the US and abroad, for a system, including the International Criminal Court and other international and national mechanisms, to hold perpetrators of gross violations accountable.
Based in New York, and working in coordination with the International Justice team and under the supervision of the Director of the Program, the Program Assistant will play a vital role in coordinating the general activities of the program, in supporting its staff and in contributing to the Program’s ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties, including routine correspondence, data base maintenance, faxing, e-mail, photocopying, maintaining up to date program files, meeting and travel arrangements;
• Keeping updated the international justice program webpage, Coordination and execution of all mailings. Updating, revising and storing all mailing lists for the programs (Training in appropriate software will be provided.) and coordinating with the technology, finance and communications departments;
• Researching and tracking issues of interest to the program through news media and electronic sources; Research responsibilities, particularly focusing on the UN and issues of international justice. Projects may also be developed depending on program needs;
• Editing of advocacy and program materials;
• Coordinating and overseeing intern and extern recruitment and projects.
• Ongoing involvement in the development and planning of the program;
• Providing administrative and substantive support to other program staff and key partner organizations;
• Provide Front Desk relief.

Qualifications:

• B.A. degree, preferably in the area of international relations, political science, or related fields.
• A demonstrated interest in international human rights law and international justice;
• Research experience, particularly internet research;
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines; ability to identify and take charge of tasks that will lighten the load of the program;
• Capacity to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently while functioning as a member of a team;
• Solid administrative skills, including database experience and strong computer skills;
• Word Office Suite proficiency; familiarity with E-mail (Outlook), Internet access, database (CMS) and spreadsheet programs (Excel);
• Strong communication and telephone skills;
• Diplomacy and humor will prove invaluable.
• Reading and writing capacity in Spanish or French (Spanish preferable).

ANNUAL SALARY: Competitive.Excellent benefits.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 2, 2025

START DATE: Immediate Hire

SUBMISSIONS:(E-mail Preferred) Please send a cover letter, resume, names and contact details for three (3) references to:

LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
HR- IJ Program Assistant
333 Seventh Avenue, 13th Floor
10001 - 5004 New York, New York

Or by facsimile to: (212) 845-5299
Or by E-mail to: humanresources@lchr.org

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

All applicants will be notified of our receipt of application; only selected applicants will be contacted for phone or in-person interviews.