WORLD FUTURE COUNCIL - VACANCY DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 June 2013 The World Future Council (WFC) is a global forum of 50 respected personalities who give voice to the shared ethical values of citizens worldwide. The Council works closely with policy-makers, civil society and business to identify and implement best policies to protect the rights of future generations (worldfuturecouncil.org). The World Future Council is looking for a Policy Officer – Persons with Disabilities Starting date: 1st September 2013 Period: 12 months, with possible prolongation Location: Geneva, Switzerland Responsibilities: · Liaise with the Zero Project overall coordinator, the Essl Foundation, as well as project partners: the European Foundation Centre · Research innovative policies advancing the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities · Co-author the annual Zero Project Report · Co-organize the annual Zero Project Conferences in Vienna · Present the Zero Project in briefings, side events and conferences to stakeholders (especially in Geneva, New York, Vienna) · Develop the Zero Project network, especially with parliamentarians with disabilities · Contribute to the Zero Project’s website: zeroproject.org and social media presence: facebook/zeroproject.org · Develop and maintain the WFC’s Zero Project online presence: worldfuturecouncil.org/enable.html as well as futurepolicy.org, · Support media, fundraising activities and research for cooperation · Assess project progress · Report to the Supervisor Profile: • Academic background, preferably in human rights/disability law and policy, international relations or political sciences •Working experience in a Disabled Peoples Organisation, direct experience of disability or with persons with disabilities is an asset •Outgoing and reliable personality with a ‘can-do’ attitude •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Very good knowledge of research, editorial work as well as event management •Excellent knowledge of German, English and of a further UN language, preferably French •Very good IT literacy. Knowledge of CMS (especially WordPress and Typo3) is an asset •Committed to the WFC’s vision and mission of long-term sustainability and equity •Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team •A Swiss/EU work permit is required Please address your application to the WFC Coordinator of the Geneva Office: Ms Ingrid Heindorf. Please send a cover letter, CV and published writing sample, as well as your salary expectations, to [email protected]. Subject heading: Policy Officer and your name. Deadline: 14 June 2013. Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held on 25th June 2013. Ingrid Heindorf Human Rights Officer Zero Project, Head of Policy Research and Conference Organisation World Future Council 27, Chemin des Crêts de Pregny 1218 Geneva, Switzerland T: +41 (0)22 747 00 80 F: +41 (0)22 747 00 99 M: +41 79 523 81 27 S: ingridheindorf
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