Children's Rights Advisor
Quick answer
KIND is hiring a Children's Rights Advisor in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, to promote and strengthen the protection of rights for unaccompanied and separated migrant children, with a 24-hour per week, one-year commitment.
- Role
- Children's Rights Advisor
- Organization
- Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
- Location
- Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Children's Rights Advisor will work with a lawyer and social services to promote and strengthen the local protection of rights for migrant children, particularly unaccompanied and separated children, in Chiapas, Mexico. The role involves providing legal information and support, conducting trainings, and fostering collaboration between government and civil society actors.
What you'll do
- Provide legal information and support to unaccompanied and separated children
- Conduct trainings for government authorities and civil society organizations
- Foster collaboration between government and civil society actors
- Document best practices and successes in legal representation and protection of migrant children
What it takes
- Native-level proficiency in Haitian Creole
- Professional-level Spanish
- Experience in human rights, migration, and asylum
- Experience working with vulnerable populations and victims of gender-based violence
- Cultural sensitivity and multilingual communication skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include native-level proficiency in Haitian Creole, professional-level Spanish, experience in human rights, migration, and asylum, and experience working with vulnerable populations and victims of gender-based violence.
How do I apply?
Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to supportkind.org/join-the-team.
How to apply
Apply directly on Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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