When: Wednesday, 21. May 2014
To: Friday, 30. May 2014
Where: Oslo (Norway)
Host: Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF)
Contact: Ørjan Gamst (orjan@reflecto.no / +47 957 29 725 )

Position: Political Advisor
Reporting to: HRHF’s Executive Director
Occupation: 100%
Location: Oslo (Norway)

Main Responsibilities:

  • Collect, systematize, and present requested information up front of meetings etc.
  • Monitor important publications and articles within specific themes and update our leader about this written or oral.
  • Ongoing systematization and updating of information for specific topics.
  • Scheduling and control the calendar for the Executive Director.
  • Planning and coordination of travel activity
  • Act as a good discussion partner and advisor for our Executive Director on both administrative challenges and professional topics.
  • Assist the management team in their daily work.
  • Act as the Company Secretary.
  • Ensure that all board meetings, network meetings, events, seminars and other meetings are conducted in a best possible manner.
  • Quality assurance of written communication from HRHF.
  • Contribute and update existing presentation material.
  • Other administrative tasks.

 Qualifications:

  • Higher relevant education.
  • At least 3-4 years of relevant experience with transfer value.
  • Preferably experience from organizations / Companies that work with similar interest as HRHF or other international matters.
  • Experience from the public area, journalism, or politics, will be seen as an ideal background. 
  • Interest and knowledge about human rights and international affairs.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Norwegian.
  • Good IT knowledge.
  • Proactive, service oriented, structured, independent, conscientious and flexible.

We can offer:

  • A unique possibility to create a solid platform for further career within the sector.
  • Be a part of an international network which works for fundamental human rights.
  • Take an active role in the work to professionalize a well-managed organization with a strong reputation globally further. 


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