NPO Human Rights Now - Recruiting staff (Business and Human Rights) - NPO Jobs in Japan

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Name of organization : Human Rights Now NPO

Human Rights Now (HRN) is an international human rights NGO based in Japan. It was established in 2006 by a group of human rights professionals, including lawyers, researchers, journalists, and citizens, to eradicate serious human rights violations that continue to occur around the world. Based on internationally established human rights standards, Human Rights Now works to eliminate human rights violations across borders, starting from Japan, with the aim of creating a fair world free of conflict and human rights violations. NPO Jobs in Japan

Purpose

Human Rights Now, an international human rights NGO, is recruiting a new staff member to work on our Business and Human Rights Project.

This position will be responsible for coordinating and implementing various business and human rights-related activities (literature research, field surveys, report preparation, press conference and event organization, lobbying, public relations, etc.) as well as supporting secretariat functions.

We are looking for someone like this!

Ability to understand Human Rights Now's mission and carry out work appropriately and sincerely

Communication and presentation skills in English and Japanese to quickly and smoothly coordinate internal and external matters, and leadership skills (Advanced business level English and Japanese are essential)

At least 5 years of experience in business and human rights (including corporate experience). Work experience in an NGO/international organization/company, overseas study or internship experience is preferred.

PC skills (basic Word and Excel operations, email operations, database input)

Must have knowledge, experience and interest in the international human rights situation, as well as knowledge and experience in international human rights law and business and human rights, and a desire to continue learning.

Must have a strong sense of responsibility, be able to perform tasks accurately, and be able to properly handle written and telephone correspondence, etc.

While valuing teamwork, we are able to proactively tackle challenges with innovative thinking without being bound by existing methods.

Main items

region

Shinjuku Ward

Number of working days and hours

Full-time (with trial period) 5 days a week, 8 hours a dayFlexible working hours (basic core time: 10am-4pm)

Salary

Monthly salary: 300,000 yen (including 20 hours of fixed overtime per month). Employment insurance and social insurance included.

How to apply and notes

Please send the following application documents by email to the Recruitment Department (recruit@hrn.or.jp).

Please use the subject "Application for Business and Human Rights Staff Position".

Cover letter (stating your reason for applying), resume (stating your phone number and email address), and work experience (stating information showing your English ability): one in Japanese and one in English

Writing samples of human rights papers and articles (one in Japanese and one in English)

Essay on your area of ​​particular interest in business and human rights (approximately 2500 characters in Japanese)

After screening the documents, we will contact only those who have progressed to the next stage of the selection process.

We will close the recruitment process as soon as we find a suitable candidate.

Please note that we cannot accept individual inquiries regarding the selection status, etc., or return submitted documents.

Content

Business and Human Rights Advocacy

Coordination of fact-finding projects, literature research, field investigations, document management and production (press releases, opinion papers, reports, etc.)

Press conference and event planning and management, public relations

Lobbying, liaison and coordination with overseas bases such as New York and Geneva,

Liaison and coordination with domestic and international partner organizations and groups, coordination of volunteer, intern and pro bono activities and related tasks

Project Funding and Management: Grant applications, grant fund administration and other related tasks

Inquiries regarding this information

recruit@hrn.or.jp