Vacancies: Campaign Assistant: Picketer

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Job summary

A human rights advocacy organization is seeking two individuals to engage in picketing activities at the UAE Embassy in South Kensington. Ideal for students or recent graduates interested in advocacy work, you will distribute leaflets and educate the public about human rights issues. The role requires a commitment of 4 hours per day, 4 days per week within a structured timeframe. Interested candidates should apply with a covering letter and CV.

Qualifications

• Ideal for a student or fresh graduate looking to be involved in advocacy.
• Enjoy being outdoors and willing to work within the specified hours.

Responsibilities

• Stand outside the Embassy, handing out leaflets to members of the public.
• Explain the current abuses taking place in the UAE.
• Spend a day with the campaign manager to learn about current issues and arrests.
• Participate in campaign strategy discussions and be involved with media and parliamentary work.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Job description

Employer

Emirates Centre for Human Rights

Position Overview

We require two people to picket the UAE Embassy in South Kensington for 4 hours per day, 4 days per week – hours to be discussed but to take place within the hours of 9am & 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Stand outside the Embassy, handing out leaflets to members of the public.
• Explain the current abuses taking place in the UAE.
• Spend a day with the campaign manager to learn about current issues and arrests.
• Participate in campaign strategy discussions and be involved with media and parliamentary work.

Qualifications

• Ideal for a student or fresh graduate looking to be involved in advocacy.
• Enjoy being outdoors and willing to work within the specified hours.
• Picketing has been cleared with the Metropolitan Police.

Closing Date

18 May 2012

Job Contact

Email: [e-mail] – to apply or for further information. Please send a covering letter and CV outlining your interest in our work.