Position: Project Coordinator (Network of Human Rights Defenders Project)
No. Required: 02
Remuneration: Mrf 10,000 per month
Contract duration: 9 months
Project: The Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN) had started the second phase of the Network of Human Rights Defenders Project funded by AUSAID. The project aims to establish a country wide network of human rights defenders which will enable us to monitor, advocate and lobby for human rights effectively in their islands. It also intend to facilitate a means for which the locals in smaller island communities can seek help by reaching out to these trained human rights defenders.
Responsibilities:
- Leading the project implementation on behalf of MDN
- Travel to islands to conduct Human Rights Defender Trainings
- Liaising with the donor agency (AUSAID)
- Overseeing the financial aspects of the project
- Preparing and submitting required reports
- Contributing to the overall aims and objectives of the organization
Requirements:
- Minimum requirement of 3 A’Level passes but a first degree is preferred
- Proficient in both English and Dhivehi
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Computer literacy (familiarity with Microsoft word and excel)
- A high level of self-motivation and passion for human rights and democratization issues
Application Deadline: Rolling applications, but applications must be received before 2pm on the 5th of July 2011. All applications should be emailed to office@mvdemocracynetwork.org. For further information please call +960 3343609 or +960 7978337.