Job Openings: Co-Executive Director
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Chinese Human Rights Defenders
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The Network of Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD) is seeking applicants for the position of Co-Executive Director.
The Co-Executive Director reports to the Board Directors and assists the Board in setting strategic goals and priorities. Together with the other Co-Executive Director, they ensure the highest standards of quality across the organization’s human rights work. The Co-Executive Directors also raise funds, manage staff members, and maintain a friendly and healthy work environment.
Responsibilities:
While the two Co-Executive Directors are jointly responsible for all the organization’s operations, this position is responsible for leading the organization’s capacity-building and empowerment programs:
1. Taking leadership of and managing the CHRD capacity building and empowerment programs including in-person and online training and small grants;
2. Directing initiatives to work with and maintain close ties with grassroots networks of human rights defenders to ensure effective coordination;
3. Developing and overseeing security strategies to mitigate risks for staff and partners;
4. Representing CHRD and leading advocacy for its empowerment and capacity building programs in consultation with the Co-Executive Director; and
5. Leading policy discussions and strategic planning for these programs in consultation with the Co-Executive Directors;
Qualifications:
Education: An advanced (graduate) degree or equivalent credentials and experience in international relations, journalism, law, political science, or a related field is required.
Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of directly relevant work experience in human rights organizations working on China, with at least four (4) years in a management role.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
1. Excellent knowledge and track record of human rights NGO work on China;
2. Excellent spoken and written skill in both Mandarin and English;
3. Excellent public speaking and communication skills;
4. Demonstrated passion for, expertise on human rights;
5. Experience navigating complex security issues and high proficiency in using related digital applications;
6. Ability to take innovative initiatives, set priorities, and work well under pressure;
7. Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff and partners; and
8. Ability to travel internationally.
If based in the US, permission to work legally in the US is required. Non-citizens of the US may apply if working from outside the US. Applicants must have legal permission to work in the agreed-upon location from which the job is performed. CHRD does not sponsor work authorization
Salary and Benefits:
CHRD offers competitive salaries and comprehensive employer-paid benefits.
The fulltime annual salary ranges from USD$110,000 to $130,000, depending on experience.
How to Apply:
Apply immediately. Send a cover letter, a resume or CV, and names and electronic addresses of three people who can serve as references to CONTACT@nchrd.org.
We will only review completed applications. We will only contact shortlisted candidates.
CHRD does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. CHRD is an equal opportunity employer.
The Network of Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD) is a coalition of Chinese and international human rights non-governmental organizations. The network is dedicated to the promotion of human rights through peaceful efforts to push for democratic and rule of law reforms and to strengthen grassroots activism in China.