The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) is hiring a new Chinese Language Outreach Coordinator (Part Time)

For immediate release
February 13, 2013, 11:30 am EST
Contact: Uyghur American Association +1 (202) 478 1920

Job Announcement:

The Uyghur Human Rights Project Chinese Language Outreach Coordinator (Part Time)

The Uyghur Human Rights Project, a Washington, DC-based human rights organization that promotes human rights and democracy for the Uyghur people, is seeking an experienced, well-organized self-starter to fill its Chinese Language Outreach Coordinator position. This position will be part time, working 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities of the Chinese Language Outreach Coordinator include:
– Translate UHRP website frame and static pages (About Us, Donate) into Mandarin in order to launch a Mandarin mirror site;
– Translate all UHRP press releases into Mandarin, as well as selected opinion pieces and blogs;
– Write original Mandarin-language opinion pieces and blogs;
– Conduct outreach with Chinese-speaking democracy community, attending meetings, inviting blog submissions, and speaking publicly about UHRP’s research;
– Create and develop a Chinese-language distribution list;
– Aggregate daily Chinese-language news sources regarding Uyghurs;
– Maintain a Chinese-language UHRP social media presence;
– Develop a long-term Chinese outreach and advocacy strategy in collaboration with UHRP staff.

Qualifications:
– Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese as well as spoken and written English. Uyghur language (or any Turkic language) skills are a plus;
– BA degree required in Translation, International Affairs, Chinese Studies, Central Asian Studies, Human Rights Studies or similar field. Masters preferred;
– 1-2 years of English to Chinese translation experience. NGO and human rights advocacy experience also preferred;
– Excellent written and verbal communications;
– Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure;
– Proficiency in Macintosh systems and Microsoft Office software applications preferred.

How to Apply:
Application materials should include a cover letter, resume, salary requirement, writing sample and the names of three references to: info@uhrp.org. Please send applications by March 15, 2013