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DivisionPosition StatusTitle of Position
Program & AdvocacySENIOR COUNSEL

Full-Time Position Available:
(Renewable two-year contract)
SENIOR COUNSEL
Terrorism/Counterterrorism Program
(Washington, DC Office)
Apply Immediately

Program & AdvocacyDEPUTY DIRECTOR

Full-Time Position Available:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Asia Division
Apply Immediately

Program & AdvocacyWASHINGTON ADVOCACY DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Full-Time Position Available:
WASHINGTON ADVOCACY DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Advocacy Department
(Washington, DC Office)
Deadline for applications: July 10, 2009

Program & AdvocacyRESEARCHER/ADVOCATE ON DISABILITY RIGHTS

Full-Time Position Available:
Researcher/Advocate on Disability Rights
Health and Human Rights Program
Deadline for applications: July 31, 2009

Development & OutreachNETHERLANDS COUNCIL DIRECTOR

Full-Time Position Available:
NETHERLANDS COUNCIL DIRECTOR
Development & Outreach Department
(Amsterdam)
Deadline for applications: July 24, 2009