Junior Program & Administration Officer, Company: Peace Brigades International – Canada, Location: Ottawa, ON, Junior Program and Administration Officer (30 hours/week),

Peace Brigades International is a global NGO that has been promoting nonviolence and protecting human rights since 1981. PBI-Canada is a country group of PBI, based in Ottawa. PBI provides protective accompaniment, support and recognition to local human rights defenders who work in areas of repression and conflict and are under threat. PBI has active projects in Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Nepal and Indonesia. We advocate at all levels – from the soldier at a local check point to national governments and international bodies like the UN – for human rights accountability and non-violent resolution of conflicts. Our international volunteers on the ground send a powerful message that the world is watching and prepared to act when human rights defenders are threatened. Our work is based on the principles of non-partisanship and non-interference in the internal affairs of the organizations we accompany.

Job Description: This Junior Program and Administration Officer position will be 30 hours/week and based in Ottawa. You will gain valuable experience in non-profit human rights work within a small, dynamic NGO that is part of a vibrant local and global network. Main responsibilities will include: research to support fundraising proposals and reports, communications, administration, outreach and event planning.

Reporting to: Executive Director

Please complete this checklist before proceeding with your application: I graduated from post-secondary education within the past 2 years, I am currently out of school I am 30 years old or younger I have not had any paid experience in my field of study, I am not currently receiving EI, I am resident in the Ottawa/Cornwall area, I am a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have been granted refugee status, I am legally entitled to work in Canada I am looking for employment in the field from which I graduated

Application Procedure: Complete the checklist above and be prepared to present proof of eligibility, if required

Your cover letter should describe your experience and education in relation to the position, Be immediately available to complete supplemental forms regarding your eligibility, Be available for interviews during the period of August 19-28, Be available to start by September 7

Candidate requirements: Post-secondary degree in a relevant field (including human rights, peace and conflict studies, international development, Latin American Studies, NGO management, non-profit fundraising, etc.), Clear motivation to work with Peace Brigades International, Knowledge of global human rights issues, Independent worker and team-player, Administrative and organizational skills Strong computer skills: word processing, excel, creating presentations, databases

Desired: Experience with social or environmental justice/NGO work, through unpaid volunteering/internships or activism/solidarity work, Graduate degree preferred, Strong communications skills, Bilingual in French or Spanish, Responsibilities may include (depending on the skills of the successful candidate): Research to support fundraising proposals and reporting, Office administration – communications, finances, support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors, Communications – writing materials on international human rights accompaniment for public outreach and fundraising purposes, Event management (for example, human rights tours) and promotions, Website and social media management, Volunteer supervision and support to international field volunteers, Support for the recruitment of international accompaniment field volunteers, Donor engagement, Creating and delivering presentations (e.g. at universities, churches, etc.), Other tasks as agreed, Duration: Up to one year (subject to 3 month probationary period and mid-term review), Salary: $17/hr for 30 hours/week, We thank all applicants, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

E-mail: info@pbicanada.org