WOLA seeks a motivated and knowledgeable individual to manage and lead our program on Central America. Currently this program focuses on rule of law, rising authoritarianism, anti-corruption efforts, human rights, violence prevention, and police and judicial reform in Central America. There are emerging issues that this role could address in the future, including climate change, forced displacement, and other topics depending on the candidate's experience and funding. The Director will lead the direction, research, and advocacy of the program while engaging the U.S. policy-making community, providing timely written analysis, developing media and public outreach strategies, supporting fundraising with the development team, and working in collaboration with counterpart organizations in the U.S. and Central America. The candidate should understand U.S. foreign policy-making toward Latin America, as well as knowledge of U.S.-Central American relations. They will contribute to staff-wide discussions and initiatives on the major human rights and social justice challenges in the region, and on WOLA’s strategies and priorities in responding to them. The director will serve as the lead of the Central America Monitor, while supporting the Assistant Director. They should have initiative, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
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More information about WOLA can be found on our website.
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final date of September 20, 2021.
- No phone calls please -
We know that our differences make us stronger and we value diversity of tradition, religion, experience, and background. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, and all age groups to apply. WOLA is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based upon race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, prior record of arrest or conviction, caregiver status, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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