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

Main Responsibilities:

  • Be in regular communication with media in Norway, internationally and in the countries we have partners on human rights trends, campaigns and awareness raising work.
  • Strategically and operational responsibility for the organizations PR-function.
  • Develop the relations and cooperation with key media institutions in Norway and abroad.
  • Editorial responsibility for the organizations publications.
  • Drafting op-eds and opinion articles and chronicles when relevant in coordination with HRHF staff.
  • Produce and distribute regular newsletter.
  • Create and coordinate social media events and campaigns with HRHN partners and members when relevant.
  • Management responsibility for and cooperation with the organization’s Information Officer.

 Qualifications:

  • Higher relevant education.
  • Broad relevant experience with transfer value. Preferably from media, information or journalism.
  • Strong interest and knowledge about human rights and international affairs.
  • Very good written and verbal presentation skills, Norwegian and English required, Russian knowledge an asset.
  • Enjoy working both independently and in teams, including with local partners.
  • Be positive, flexible, tolerant, quick and efficient.

We can offer:

  • Our Media Advisor will be a strong contributor of making our work visible and available for our partners, members and the society at large.
  • Central position in a transnational organization with good opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
  • Be a part of a large 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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