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London, Greater London
Project Assistant - Business & Human Rights
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Job Description
Global Partners Digital (GPD) is a social purpose company dedicated to fostering a digital environment underpinned by human rights and democratic values. We do this by making policy spaces and processes more open, inclusive and transparent, and by facilitating strategic, informed and coordinated engagement in these processes by public interest actors. We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Project Assistant to join our team and contribute to the work of our Business and Human Rights (BHR) Programme. The Project Assistant will work across our suite of projects which aim to build the capacity of civil society and the private sector to promote and protect human rights online. More information about this area of work can be found on the GPD website. Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be a focused and dynamic individual joining a hardworking team who work across a diverse range of internet-related and digital issues including online content regulation and business and human rights. You will be expected to demonstrate strong prioritisation skills, initiative and integrity, as well as the ability to collaborate well with your colleagues. You will work closely with GPDs Senior Project Manager to ensure the smooth running of your assigned projects and support to the BHR Programme more broadly. The role may involve some travel to project locations overseas, particularly in the global South. The position is initially fixed-term, but has the prospect of becoming permanent. Responsibilities include: * Providing administrative support to the BHR Programme Team; * Providing logistical support to team members and project partners; * Assisting with preparation of project reports; * Assisting with the development of project renewals and proposals; * Organising meetings and events in the UK and abroad; * Maintaining project files and monitoring budgets; * Monitoring key developments on BHR for GPDs Monitoring and Research function; * Providing general office support. Requirements Essential Skills and Experience * A minimum of one years practical experience working in a professional environment, providing project support and assistance; * An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field; * Self-motivated and organised, able to work independently to meet deadlines; * Strong coordination and communication skills, * Able to build positive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders; * Excellent written and numerical skills, to enable review and analysis of a wide range of sources of information and the presentation of findings in a clear manner; * An interest in human rights and internet-related and digital issues * Fluent written and spoken English. Desirable Skills and Experience * Practical experience assisting with the implementation of government-funded projects; * Practical experience of working with civil society, governments and the private sector, particularly from the global South; * Practical experience of working on human rights and internet-related and digital issues; * Fluency in a language other than English. Benefits Terms and Conditions * Working days: Full time * Start date: ASAP * Length of contract: One Year Fixed Term * Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 * Holidays: 25 days (excluding public holidays), as well as paid leave over the Christmas period * Reporting to: Senior Project Manager * Candidates must have permission to live and work in the UK * Excellent benefits including company pension, private dental, generous holiday allowance, professional development and wellbeing packages, cycle to work scheme and flexible working Equal Opportunities GPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all our employees. Application Instructions The closing date for applications is now Tuesday 16th June 2020 as we have had to bring it forward due to the volume of applications . First round interviews will take place on the week commencing 29th June 2020.