February 10 2006

Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) works to build the capacity of media to report effectively on human rights issues, with activities in Africa and North America. JHR's Toronto office is currently seeking a full-time intern to co-ordinate JHR’s outreach activities. The position will run until April 2006.

Duties will include:

• Refine and execute JHR’s Communication Strategy
• Write press releases, newsletters and other public information
• Develop and maintain JHR’s communication lists and databases
• Work on JHR's fundraisers
• Develop a JHR alumni programme
• Coordinate activities with JHR volunteers across Canada
• Other duties associated with JHR's programmes as requested

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism, experience working or volunteering with non-profits, preferably in a communications role, and demonstrable interest in human rights and international development. Strong oral and written communication skills and an understanding of the mission and mandate of Journalists for Human Rights is needed. Experience in sub-Saharan Africa and fluency in French, Portuguese and/or any African language(s) would be assets.

Please forward a resume and cover letter in the body of an email (no attachments please) to ben.peterson@jhr.ca
Deadline: February 10th, 2006.