20 August 2013

CSEL Needs a Research & Communications Assistant



We're recruiting!

As part of the Evidence into Practice project, funded by Comic Relief, we are taking on a part-time Research and Communications Assistant to help the EiP project manager implement CSEL’s communications strategy and communications plan.
The RCA will work be responsible for carrying out clearly defined communications and research tasks aimed at promoting the organisation and its work to key target audiences, to increase awareness of CSEL’s research and dissemination work, and take-up of our training and consultancy services. To get the most out of this job you will an interest in human rights and justice, proven research skills, an ability to write for and use new media, and an ability to represent CSEL to external organisations and partners.
Please note, this is NOT a campaigning role: CSEL is not a campaigning organisation and does not carry out campaigning or lobbying activities. Our academic independence is vital to ensure our research is seen as credible by all relevant audiences.
We think the job will suit a recent graduate or post-graduate with the relevant skills. 

We’re particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates with experience of working with, and the ability to communicate with, people from different cultural backgrounds, including refugees and asylum seekers.

Applications must be received by 5pm on 16 September 2013.

The post is fixed-term to September 2015.

Clare Cochrane, the EiP project manager, is available to talk about the role on 27 & 28 August and 4 September, on 07851 767 974.