Professional (f/m/x) for national and international lobbying and advocacy work for human rights in Mexico

Your fields of action.

Analysing state measures, instruments and actions against enforced disappearances
Planning and organising information events
Establishing/expanding and maintaining networks with civil society/state/international actors relevant to the issue
Developing and implementing issue-related advocacy and communication strategies and activities
Planning, monitoring and evaluation of advocacy activities
Developing an internal handbook to systematise recommendations for international advocacy work

Your competences.

Relevant degree, relevant further training
Several years of professional experience with international human rights protection systems
Experience in dialogue and cooperation with authorities, state actors and international human rights organisations as well as with affected groups
Business fluent in English and Spanish
High level of intercultural and gender competence, diplomatic skills and sensitivity for working with victims of serious human rights violations
A strong tolerance for frustration
Willingness to travel on business

The project.

As a team member, you will support CEPAD in making the issue of enforced disappearances more visible at international, national and local level, stimulating legal and political developments and sensitising the population.

Working together for justice.

Since 1960, more than 7,000 professionals have supported partner organisations of Bread for the World in around 120 countries worldwide and shared their lives with people from another culture. DÜ selects these ecumenically and developmentally committed professionals according to standardised procedures, trains them in intensive preparation for service lasting several weeks and accompanies them during their time abroad and after their return.

The placement takes place within the framework of the "Civil Peace Service" (CPS) programme on the basis of the Development Workers Act.

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