POSITION SUMMARY:

The adviser reports to the director of policies and programs. He/she
is part of the policies team, advises representatives and management
on issues related to his/her field of expertise and is also required
to take on a leadership role with the programs group to validate and
integrate the thematic issues into the overall program. He/she also
devises and proposes program activities related to his/her field of
expertise. 

He/she brings a level of thematic continuity by conducting research
and staying up to date on developments in his/her field. He/she
develops a vision and intervention on strategies, produces analyses
and position papers, individually or in collaboration with others, to
advance the strategic point he/she is defending and position Rights &
Democracy on these issues in Canada and internationally. 

REQUIREMENTS:

-- A second cycle university degree or equivalent work experience
in a sector relevant for the job position. 
-- Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in international
cooperation and in the specialized field for which he/she is
applying, providing specific examples of activities conducted or
employment posts held abroad to demonstrate proven ability in this
sphere of activity; 
-- Ground-level experience (at least one year working abroad in a
sector relevant to the job position); 
-- A solid grasp of the issues pertaining to human rights and
democratic development on a worldwide scale, as well as a good
understanding of international politics and Canada's foreign policy. 

-- Excellent command of the French and English language, spoken
and written; 
-- The selected applicant must have Canadian citizenship or
permanent residency status in Canada. 

PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AT:
(http://www.dd-rd.ca/site/who_we_are/index.php?subsection=internship⟨=en)
TO APPLY:

Applications for the position must be received by the Senior
Assistant, Human Resources, NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JULY 25,
2008. 

Please submit your application (including CV and cover letter) by
email only to: 

Anne-Marie Lavoie
Deputy Director, Human Resources 
Email: (amlavoie@dd-rd.ca)

Website: http://www.dd-rd.ca

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