For the whole of 2006, and with a possibility of extending this contract, a full-time post as Project Manager is available at the Human Rights House Network’s Secretariat, located at the Norwegian Human Rights House in Oslo. (13-SEP-05)

The HRH Secretariat currently consists of five staff members, working independently, but also in close co-operation. The tasks going with the Project Manager position now available include:

-responsibility for establishing Human Rights Houses in partnership with local organisations

-participation in the development of HRH’s international network of emerging and established Human Rights Houses

-writing of project proposals, applications and reports

-development of information material, updating of the website and production of electronic newsletter

The person we’re after has:
-in-depth knowledge of and a deep commitment to human rights
-several years of academic education
-wide organisational experience
-ability to work on his / her own and pursue projects together with local partners
-solid spoken and written abilities in Norwegian and English, preferably Spanish as well.

The salary will be agreed upon employment. Application, including references and a CV, should be sent to maria.dahle@humanrightshouse.org or to Human Rights House Foundation, Tordenskioldsgt. 6b, 0160 Oslo, Norway. The deadline for applying is 23 September. For further inquiries, please contact Executive Director Maria Dahle at + 47 22 47 92 46.