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Employment Opportunities (U.S) ........................................................................................ 3 National Security Analyst, Washington, D.C. ............................................................................................ 3 Development Director, Asylum Access, Oakland, CA ............................................................................ 4 Marketing and Outreach Director, Woman’s National Democratic Club, Washington, D.C. . 6 Development Associate, Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, New York, NY ................... 7 Communications Assistant, Promundo-US, Washington, D.C. .......................................................... 8 Director, Institutional Partnerships, Ms. Foundation for Women, Brooklyn, NY .................. 10 Policy & Legislative Affairs Director, The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, Washington, D.C. ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Watch Officer, On Call International, Salem, New Hampshire ....................................................... 13 East Asia Analyst, Sayari Analytics, Washington, D.C. ....................................................................... 15 Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning ............................................................................... 16 Director of Admissions for the Center for Security Studies, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Operations Analyst (Military Operations/ Wargaming), L-3 Link Simulation and Training, Arlington, Texas ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Communications Officer, Open Government Partnership, Washington, D.C. .......................... 22 Executive Assistant, United Against Nuclear Iran, New York, New York .................................. 23
Employment Opportunities (International) ................................................................ 25 Protection & Information Manager, International Rescue Committee, Amman, Muhafaz, Jordan ................................................................................................................................................................ .... 25 Deputy Director of Programs, International Rescue Committee, Nairobi, Kenya ................. 28 Rwanda Government Relations Analyst, One Acre Fund, Kigali, Rwanda ................................ 32 South Sudan Constitutional Development Manager, Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan .................................................................................................................................................................................. 34 Regional Content Manager- EU, Balkans & Turkey, Amnesty International, International Secretariat, London, UK ................................................................................................................................. 37 Research- North Africa, Amnesty International, International Secretariat, London, United Kingdom ............................................................................................................................................................... 38 Junior Consultant Public Affairs, Political Intelligence, Brussels, Belgium .............................. 39 Area Project Manager- South Sudan (Community Security and Peacebuilding) ................... 40 Head of Middle East and North Africa Programme, Saferworld, London, United Kingdom .................................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Senior International Relations Officer, East Asia, Imperial College London, London UK... 42 Project Director, Freedom House, Kigali, Rwanda.............................................................................. 43 Gender Adviser for the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Refugees and Accommodation, UN Women, Tbilisi, Georgia................................. 45
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Fellowships, Grants, Internships, and Academic Opportunities ........................... 47
Millennium Fellowship, Atlantic Council, Washington D.C. ............................................................ 47 International Refugee Rights Legal Fellowship 2016, International Refugee Assistance Project, Amman, Jordan ................................................................................................................................. 47 Western Europe Desk Internship, International Federation for Human Rights, Brussels, Belgium ................................................................................................................................................................. 49 Internship in the Governance Unit, Transparency International, Berlin, Germany ............. 51 International Relations Program Full-Time Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .......................................................................................................................... 52 Summer 2016 Intern, Foreign ad Security Policy, German Marshal Fund, Washington, D.C. .................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
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Employment Opportunities (U.S)
National Security Analyst, Washington, D.C. Deadline: No Deadline Position description: CSRA is seeking a National Security Analyst. The position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. As the largest pure-play IT services provider serving the U.S. government sector, CSRA is where you can come to be successful This entry level position supports high-tempo international training programs focused on countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) for a Department of Defense agency. The preferred candidate will have a basic understanding of the global WMD threat, military protocol, and international affairs. Keen attention to detail, exceptional organization skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential to success in this position. The candidate must be able to maintain a security clearance. Essential Job Functions:
• Reviewing, formatting and quality control of printed materials. • Verification of facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources. • Researching and providing data regarding a wide range of topics, including the
counter proliferation of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive weapons.
• Monitoring, tracking, and accounting for movement of all government and contractor-owned equipment.
Qualifications: Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or related field
preferred • Zero or more years of national security experience • Experience working with U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nuclear
weapons systems, as appropriate • Experience working with local, state, national, international or Department of
Defense security policies or weapons system and procedures
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Other Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Foreign Affairs, History, National Security Studies, etc. required
• Keen attention to detail, exceptional organization skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential to success in this position
• Analytical and problem-solving skills • Familiarity with basic Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint • Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work • Top Secret clearance
How to Apply: Find more information on the application process and apply here
Development Director, Asylum Access, Oakland, CA Deadline: April 30, 2016 Position Description: Global refugee rights leader Asylum Access seeks an experienced fund development professional to join its senior leadership team. Together with other top leadership, the Development Director will design and implement strategies to help Asylum Access transform the human rights landscape in Africa, Asia and Latin America so refugees can live safely, move freely, work, attend school, and rebuild their lives. Key responsibilities for the Development Director include:
• Set Goals and Manage Development Team to Fundraising Success: The Development Director will set annual and special campaign fundraising goals in accordance with financial need and growth feasibility, work with ED to communicate these initiatives and their progress to the Board of Directors, and manage staff responsible for individual and institutional giving, ensuring that staff plan and execute outstanding, donor-centered cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation. Over the next five years, the Development Director will oversee anticipated growth in development and communications staffing to achieve strategic plan goals.
• Cultivate and Steward Key Individual and Institutional Donors: The Development Director will own a portfolio of critical donor relationships. Additionally, with the support of the development team, the Development Director will guide and support the rest of Asylum Access's staff and board to successfully execute cultivation and stewardship processes for all donor relationships.
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• Oversee Capital Campaign Feasibility Analysis and Follow-on Strategies: Over
the coming year, the Development Director will work closely with the ED and an outside consultant to determine the feasibility of running a capital campaign to support growth steps associated with the strategic plan. In collaboration with other leadership members, the Development Director will use the analysis to recommend a five-year resource development strategy and any corresponding adjustments to the strategic plan.
• Grow Existing Culture of Resource Development Among Staff and Board: The Development Director, with the backing of the ED, will support and enhance Asylum Access's existing organizational culture of commitment to, and enthusiasm for, resource development. Through training, mentoring, and other support, the Development Director will amplify the capacity of global leadership staff and the Board of Directors to serve as effective ambassadors for Asylum Access and to leverage personal networks to build meaningful relationships with supporters in pursuit of our shared mission.
• Shape Communications Strategy in Collaboration with ED and Policy Director: The Development Director will have an ongoing role in communications strategy, and in particular will be responsible for identifying development-related communications needs and communicating these to the staff or consultants we hire. There is a possibility for a larger communications role if the Development Director brings special skills and interests in this area.
Preferred Qualifications • 6-8+ years of development experience • Demonstrated track record of fundraising success • Experience managing both institutional and individual giving • Experience building a development pipeline, including bringing new prospects to an
organization • Experience with government grants • Familiarity with international or multinational organizations • Ability to clearly articulate the complexity of Asylum Access's model and approach
to diverse audiences • Comfort engaging with complex systemic challenges at a global level
How to apply: Please send a cover letter and resume or CV to Asylum Access Executive Director Emily E. Arnold Fernandez at [email protected]. No calls, please. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Find more information about the application process here.
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Marketing and Outreach Director, Woman’s National Democratic Club, Washington, D.C. Deadline: March 31, 2016 Position Description: Half-time to three-quarter time, depending upon applicant's availability with telecommuting possible. This is a non-exempt position. We are a women's organization focused on politics, public policy events, and women's issues. We are seeking an experienced marketing professional to guide our social media, public relations, and membership outreach. A successful applicant should have solid experience in organizations that focus on progressive political outreach with proven communication strategies. Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are important. Duties:
• Promote our organization and its activities on a range of traditional and social media platforms.
• Help build organizational partnerships to expand visibility, outreach, and political impact.
• Help organization expand political outreach beyond DC, MD, and VA. • Work with membership vice president to expand membership. • Manage production of monthly newsletter. • Oversee development and production of flyers to promote upcoming events. • Help plan and promote annual awards gala. • When possible, pursue leads for potential program speakers.
Qualifications:
• BA in English, communications, marketing or related field. • Varied experience in public relations, communications and/or membership
development. • Self-starter personality and willingness to occasionally take on new tasks as needed. • Creative thinker with excellent all-around communications skills. • Comfortable with working in a small, collaborative team environment.
How to Apply: Please e-mail cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. Find more information about the application process here.
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Development Associate, Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, New York, NY Deadline: March 25, 2016 Position Description: The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) is a non-governmental organization that works to end human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of women and girls worldwide. CATW engages in advocacy, education, victim services and prevention programs for victims of trafficking and prostitution in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America, including in the United States. CATW seeks an experienced and highly motivated Development Associate who will work with and report to the Executive Director. Since the New York office is small, the Development Associate must be open and willing to play a crucial role in all aspects of development. Responsibilities:
• Overall grant management, including prospecting, grant-writing, reporting, and gathering supporting documentation on behalf of CATW and its partners in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and Europe
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Development Associate will aid in identifying, soliciting, and building relationships with local, national and international foundations, individual donors and other fundraising sources
• Maintain and enhance internal systems to archive programmatic work and communications with key contacts at current and prospective funder institutions
• Manage meetings and communications with organization's advisory board • Develop fundraising and other reports for stakeholders, including the Board of
Directors and funders • Coordinate with Director of Finance on grant budgets and reporting • Develop/maintain a donor database (Donor Perfect) for all donations and donor
profiles • Generate donor mailings/acknowledgements in a timely manner • Keep donors and key funders apprised of ongoing activities • Engage in the planning and implementation of fundraising events • Respond to inquiries regarding donations, fundraisers, etc. • Manage projects on crowd-funding platforms • Manage state and federal workplace giving campaigns –including universal
application as well as state applications and solicitation applications and maintain related reporting charts
Qualifications:
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• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in international development or other
relevant field (graduate degree a plus) • Minimum of 2 years experience in development: grant writing/reporting on behalf of
a nonprofit organization, preferably with a human rights/women's rights mission • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required (editing experience a
plus) • Demonstrated ability to work in spreadsheets and create budgets • Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining close attention to detail a must • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Discrete and respectful of confidential information • Proficiency in Microsoft software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as
fundraising software/databases (Donor Perfect preferred) • Foreign language a plus, especially French or Spanish • Assist in the management of website • With the assistance of other staff, produce Annual Report and other collateral • Research new funding opportunities and stay up to date on new trends in fundraising
How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Resumes sent without a cover letter will not be considered. Find more information about the application process here.
Communications Assistant, Promundo-US, Washington, D.C. Deadline: March 17, 2016 Position Description: Overview Promundo-US, an international non-governmental organization working to promote gender equality and violence prevention, seeks a full-time Communications Assistant to work in its Washington, DC office. This is a new position. The Communications Assistant will report to the Communications Associate, and will work closely with Promundo-US's dynamic team of approximately 15 staff plus consultants and interns. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree with an interest in international development, public health, or gender. An excellent candidate will also have extensive experience and knowledge of English language editing and proofreading, web content
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management systems, social media implementation and strategy, and publication design. Proposed start date is April 25, 2016 (negotiable). Responsibilities
• Edit/proofread communications materials, publications, and other documents • Update institutional and campaign websites • Implement and track social media and online visibility strategies • Author content for institutional and campaign materials, including blogs and
newsletters • Research/monitor/brief on relevant news outlets • Research and select communications contractors, as needed • Lay out/design various publications using Adobe Creative Suite, as needed • When necessary, assist with office information technology (IT) needs
Required Qualifications and Skills
• Undergraduate degree (concentration in communications, international development, gender, public health, or related field preferred)
• Office experience (communications/public relations/journalism experience preferred)
• Excellent English writing, editing, proofreading, and speaking skills • Ability to write for multiple audiences and platforms • Experience with CMS platforms (WordPress preferred) and with website content
management • Proficiency/fluency in Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) • Experience with web-based communications and social media implementation and
strategies • Excellent attention to detail • Hard worker and multi-tasker; honest, reliable and flexible; quick learner • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Desired Qualifications
• Second language skills (Portuguese, Spanish, French, or Arabic preferred) • Experience managing multiple media outlets and campaign communications • Experience with social media management tools • Knowledge of various computer operating systems, shared file storage systems, IT
troubleshooting skills, etc. • International exposure • Knowledge of gender issues
How to Apply:
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To apply, please send (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter addressed to Nina Ford, and (3) a writing sample no later than March 17 to: [email protected]. Please write "Communications Assistant Application" as the subject heading. Find more information about the application process here.
Director, Institutional Partnerships, Ms. Foundation for Women, Brooklyn, NY Deadline: No deadline provided Position Description: The Director, Institutional Partnerships strengthens and expands institutional fundraising efforts to increase revenue. This position works with outside foundations, corporations, the CEO, the VP of Development and program staff internally to manage and implement a strategy for development of new and sustained revenue in all program and operational areas. Key Areas of Responsibility
• Maintain and expand support for the Ms. Foundation's programs and initiatives, including prospecting, proposal and report writing, relationship management, and tracking
• Conduct strategic planning, in partnership with senior leadership, in order to grow new foundation and corporate funding sources as well as sustaining existing ones
• Work closely with program, communications and advocacy staff to strategize on, develop content for, and execute development strategies and proposals for foundations
• Manage the prospect portfolio and ensure that cultivation and solicitation strategies are carried through by relevant staff and board
• Track proposal and reporting deadlines and departmental performance against goals • Identify, research and pursue new funding sources and supervise research staff
towards this goal • Develop annual foundation fundraising strategies and forecasting in assigned
program areas, including the development of new initiatives as needed • Supervise and/or execute relevant grants administration, including participation in
tracking grant financials, narrative and financial report preparation, as well as developing budgets, timelines and project deliverables
• Participate in the maintenance of strong donor database records • Work with department Directors on individual prospects for foundation or corporate
gifts • Work with program and executive staff to communicate Development needs for
proposals and work with the other departments to develop effective programs that will be attractive to funders
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• Develop a deep understanding of program content and organizational priorities to
ensure integrity and quality of proposal writing • Manage an institutional funding calendar that includes an expanded slate of
institutional funder opportunities • Supervise staff to meet department goals • Develop briefings on the progress of the Ms. Foundation's programmatic initiatives
for institutional funder updates and ongoing communications • Develop prospect lists and briefings for senior staff trips to new cities • Manage and strategize on institutional communications and mailings • Travel for program and development-related activities as needed
Qualifications and Requirements The ideal candidate will be a feminist with a passion and commitment to the Foundation's mission. While no one person will embody all the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional abilities, attributes and experiences:
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in foundations/institutional grant writing and development for a non-profit organization or charitable foundation
• Proven systematic experience in prospecting and growing new sources of revenue from foundations
• College degree required, advanced degree preferred • Ability to forecast revenue accurately and maintain an expense budget • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills • Ability to educate other staff on what specific elements are needed to deliver
programmatic outcomes • Extensive experience working with or for a grant-making foundation, and existing
relationships in the New York foundation funding community • Demonstrated superior writing and organizational skills • A keen ability to synthesize large amounts of information from leadership team
members and program staff into a cohesive, compelling and executable funding proposal
• Experience in managing, developing and revising budgets for grant proposals • Superior Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills • Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn quickly, ask probing questions and
synthesize information from an array of sources in order to determine next steps • Ability to successfully execute multiple, simultaneous projects on time and with
quality results • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to work collaboratively • A commitment to the mission and values of the Ms. Foundation for Women • People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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How to Apply: To learn more about the Ms. Foundation for Women, and to apply for this position, please submit a detailed cover letter and resume: Apply here. Find more information about the application process here.
Policy & Legislative Affairs Director, The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, Washington, D.C. Deadline: March 31, 2016 Position Description: The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum is the only national, multi-issue Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women's advocacy organization in the United States. We are building a movement to advance social justice and human rights for AAPI women and girls in the U.S. . The Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, who is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Deputy Director of Programs and Policy, is responsible for overseeing the policy and advocacy arm of the organization. Specifically, the Policy and Legislative Affairs Director will have the following duties:
• Set and execute NAPAWF's policy goals and track all relevant federal and state legislation, litigation and other policy developments. Serve as subject matter expert on all related policy matters, particularly reproductive justice, immigration, economic justice and other NAPAWF priorities.
• Research and draft a wide variety of timely, pertinent, and persuasive written materials about NAPAWF's core policy issues – including fact sheets, issue analyses, talking points, message documents, scoring memos, target lists, etc.
• Oversee the development and production of public policy publications, including fact sheets, issue analysis, talking points, reports, and other items.
• Cultivate, maintain, strengthen and leverage excellent working relationships with members of the White House Administration, federal agencies and federal policy makers.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with national organizational allies. • Serve as media and public spokesperson on NAPAWF's policy priorities. Work closely
with and support the Executive Director in her role as the principal voice of the organization.
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• Manage NAPAWF's Washington, DC office. Hire, supervise and develop policy staff,
including fellows and interns. • Work closely with NAPAWF's systems and sustainability team to ensure timely
reporting of government relations and public affairs activities. • Work closely with field team to building the capacity and skillset of grassroots
activists to serve as authentic, on-the-ground spokespersons on pressing issues • Perform duties, as necessary, as a member of the NAPAWF team.
QUALIFICATIONS: You should have: Master's degree or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
• At least five years of experience on Capitol Hill, and/or in an equivalent position at another organization with a strong presence in Washington DC.
• Experience managing and leading a team, including hiring, supervising and budgeting.
• Assertive and high level critical thinker in a fast paced environment. • Knowledge of or experience with working on issues impacting AAPI women and girls
including reproductive justice, economic justice and immigrant rights. • Strong writing skills with experience as a spokesperson who can articulate messages
to different audiences. • A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and
among a diverse group of stakeholders. • Experience managing multiple competing demands under pressure and ability to
work flexible hours and travel. How to Apply: Please email a cover letter, resume or CV, a sample curricula or campaign plan you've developed, and the names and contact information for three references to [email protected], with "Policy and Legislative Affairs Director" in the subject line. Application deadline is rolling. Find more information about the application process here.
Watch Officer, On Call International, Salem, New Hampshire Posted: February 23, 2016 Position Description:
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This position will support On Call International clients and management by identifying and monitoring geopolitical incidents, developments, and trends that could affect the safety or security of clients or organization staff, travelers, assets and/or operations globally. The Watch Officer conducts open source intelligence analysis and communicates with stakeholders at all levels. The position will build capability in others through research, coaching, and participation in training, drills, content development and formal instruction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitor and identify geopolitical developments, incidents, and trends that could affect the safety & security of On Call International client interests around the world.
• Provide analysis, perspective and landscape assessments on demand. Monitor open-source intelligence channels. Develop and maintain relationships with functional peers, industry experts and intelligence originators.
• Integrate analysis into broader Travel Risk Management functions including traveler education, alert notifications, expatriate safety, event security, threat analysis, and traveler education.
• Initiate tasks and projects in a self-motivated and creative manner; work independently and in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
• Create, deliver, and implement training plans and in-depth documentation for On Call International training and response programs.
• Maintain up-to-date market trends in intelligence and security through independent research and inquiry. Contribute to industry thought leadership.
• Work closely with all levels of stakeholders to ensure the strategy and vision for providing security support for all client interests is instituted and maintained.
• Provide timely communications to On Call management, client representatives, and security or law enforcement organizations.
• Manage On Call systems and applications. Evaluate, test and ensure quality of systems and processes used within the organization. Troubleshoot issues and provide corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and data. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.
JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Research and critical thinking skills for identifying, collecting, synthesizing, and evaluating large amounts of data in order to draw logical and actionable conclusions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Facility with social media required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and On Call systems.
• Familiarity with web based Incident Reporting Software, claims management, case inventory, digital aggregation platforms, or similar applications preferred.
• Demonstrated familiarity with international security issues.
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• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills required. Successful
management of customer, peer and/or professional relationships. • Strong time management experience required with the ability to perform multiple
tasks simultaneously. • Ability to work in a team-oriented management environment with the ability to
work independently. Qualifications BA in International Relations, Criminal Justice, Security, Business, Journalism, Communications, or related discipline preferred. Equivalent military, intelligence, security, law enforcement, or business experience may be substituted for degree. (NOTE: satisfactory progress toward degree accepted for intern or co-op roles.) How to Apply: Please forward your resume to [email protected]. Find more information and apply here.
East Asia Analyst, Sayari Analytics, Washington, D.C. Deadline: March 18, 2016 Position Description: Sayari Analytics is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of East Asia Analyst to support ongoing work with private sector partners and US law enforcement agencies. Duties for this role include but are not limited to:
• Utilize East Asia regional and country-specific public records systems and commercial registries to produce analytical research support to time sensitive projects.
• Deploy various technological platforms, such as Palantir and i2, on a near-daily basis to manipulate data findings.
• Integrate disparate information in a manner that meets or exceeds quasi-law enforcement standards.
• Actively participate in briefings to senior government officials and Anti-Money Laundering/Compliance officers in private institutions.
• Support other team members to complete quick turnaround work product at client request.
Qualifications
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Desired skills and expertise include:
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field of study. Preferred: Master's degree. • Native or professional-level fluency and research experience in Mandarin Chinese.
Preferred: additional competence in Thai. • Overseas work and/or research experience. Preferred: experience overseeing and
implementing independent research projects. • Familiarity with global and East Asia regional commercial, financial, and banking
sectors. • Strong GPA and academic record. • Demonstrated interest in critically examining illicit networks. • Impeccable oral and written communication skills. • Experience with (or natural aptitude for) and willingness to engage frequently with a
range of technological platforms. • Genuine intellectual ambition; strong work ethic; ability to multitask; willingness to
collaborate. How to Apply: The application package should contain a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 page analytical writing sample. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include the position name in the subject of your email. Please direct all inquiries and applications to [email protected]. For more information and to apply online, please see the job posting here.
Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Posted: March 11, 2016 Position Description: Africare is the largest US based charity focused exclusively on development assistance to Africa, with an active portfolio of approximately 50 projects in 13 countries worth roughly $130 million. Since its inception 40 years ago, Africare has delivered over $1 billion in assistance to 36 African countries. Africare seeks a Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (DMEL) to build on the organization's achievements and to develop and implement a framework for project results measurement, accountability, learning and development effectiveness that will position the organization for continued success. This includes better articulation of "theories of change' which affect what Africare does and how we do it. In addition, the DMEL will head the organization's efforts at developing and implementing an effective knowledge management
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system to ensure that Africare is a true "learning organization". The DMEL will also represent Africare externally. This is a supervisory position and reports directly to the Chief of Programs. Qualifications
• Master's Degree in economics, statistics, international relations, public health, agriculture, political science, public policy or other relevant field. Additional work experience can be substituted for degree.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively more responsible relevant M&E experience using a range of qualitative and quantitative M&E methods in performance monitoring and reporting, indicator development, data collection and analysis, data quality assessment (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated experience with project performance tracking systems, design and implementation of evaluations, and design and testing questionnaire surveys and other means of data collection.
• Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development efforts to ensure the use of evidence-based results frameworks leading to the design of logical implementation methodologies.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of advocacy targeted on potential funding sources and in country implementing departments and ministries
• Professional emphasis on international development programming and grants implementation. Experience in Africare's core business areas of health and HIV/AIDS; agriculture and food security; and water, sanitation and hygiene is preferred.
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter who enjoys a dynamic work environment • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work effectively across
all levels of staff in a decentralized structure • Ability to engage effectively with senior staff of partner and donor organizations • Staff management experience and the ability to guide staff. Understanding of
progressive management techniques an advantage. • Knowledge of USAID and other donor policies regarding evaluation and performance
management • Excellent verbal and written English skills are required. French language skills are
desirable • Availability to travel to Africa up to 15% -20% of the time. • Strong skills in knowledge management IT infrastructures will also be an advantage.
How to Apply: Applications should include a CV and cover letter. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length), the candidate should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in
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the US without sponsorship. Please send CVs, including "Director of M&E" in the subject line to [email protected]. Find more information about the application process here.
Director of Admissions for the Center for Security Studies, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Posted: March 1, 2016 Position Description: Georgetown University’s Center for Security Studies (CSS) in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service offers an expansive curriculum, in-depth research, and critical dialogue on security issues. As the oldest and most respected master’s degree program in its field, the Security Studies Program (SSP) is dedicated to preparing a new generation of analysts, policymakers, and scholars fully knowledgeable about the range of international and national security problems and foreign policy issues of the 21st Century. The Director of Admissions manages the recruitment of prospective students, the application process in in two admissions cycles, and the development and implementation of yield activities. The Director of Admissions plays a key academic role in ensuring that the student body remains academically qualified, diverse, and motivated. She/he serves as the primary contact for all prospective students and current applicants. Reporting to the Associate Director has duties that include but are not limited to: Recruitment Strategy and Initiatives
• Develops a multi-faceted recruitment strategy to appeal to a diverse and sophisticated applicant pool including mid-career professionals, international applicants, and highly qualified undergraduates.
• Plans and implements all recruiting activities. • Generates measures of effectiveness of recruiting initiatives and track the results of
these initiatives. • Devises a schedule and attend a diverse set of recruiting events a year at universities,
graduate school forums, and private companies, as well as tracking the results of these efforts.
• Plans and coordinates several mass mailings to prospective students, undergraduate advisors, and professionals in the field with the goal of increasing applications to the Security Studies Program.
Application Management and Review
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• Reviews and assesses applicants according to academic qualifications and
professional experience to support application reviews by the SSP Admissions Committee. Provide assessments of the suitability and academic qualifications of applicants for the SSP Admissions Committee.
• Manages incoming applications and reviews applications in a timely fashion. The SSP receives roughly 700 applications per year.
• Prepares briefing materials to facilitate review by the SSP Admissions Committee. • Manages database of applicants and generates reports and statistics about applicants
and admitted students. Yield Activities
• Designs a strategy to ensuring that as many accepted applicants as possible matriculate at Georgetown University.
• Manages the SSP yield program for newly admitted students. • Plans and implements a competitive “open house” program for newly admitted
students. • Coordinates phone calls from faculty and students to newly admitted students. • Ensures that acceptance letters and information from the program and the SFS Dean’s
Office are sent out promptly. • Makes recommendations to the program’s scholarship board about academic
scholarships. Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in International affairs, higher education administration, or related field. Master’s preferred.
• At least five years of admissions experience, preferably in international affairs or related programs or schools.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. How to Apply: For more information and to apply online, see the online listing here.
Operations Analyst (Military Operations/ Wargaming), L-3 Link Simulation and Training, Arlington, Texas Posted: March 1, 2016
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Position Description: Operations Analysis is the development and application of mathematical models, statistical analyses, simulations, analytical reasoning, and common sense to help people and organizations make better decisions for the improvement of real-world operations. Improvement can be measured by the minimization of cost, maximization of efficiency, or optimization of other relevant measures of effectiveness. Mathematics, probability, statistics, economics, human factors, and optimization supply the theoretical background for analyzing alternative choices in tactical and strategic warfare, and in planning, budgeting, and procurement of systems and forces. Practitioners are called on to advise military and civilian decision makers on the allocation of scarce resources, the selection of new equipment and processes, and the optimal deployment of given resources to achieve required missions. Responsibilities
• Perform functions as an operations analysis thought leader and hands-on as an operations analyst
• Translate complex military concepts into scenario descriptions at the campaign, mission, or engagement level for evaluation using modeling and simulation analysis tools
• Define specific measures of effectiveness and measures of performance which provide quantitative basis for the evaluation of decision options related to various friendly, neutral, and hostile force configurations
• Develop experimental designs to generate information required for decision makers • Lead and/or assist in the design, research, development, and production of wargame
and scenario products to include road to war, orders of battle, friendly and enemy assessments, political guidance, and concepts of operation
• Define, develop, conduct, and supervise qualitative and quantitative analyses, including statistical analyses, and custom-tailored modeling and simulation capabilities for military scenarios
• Perform analyses and syntheses of wargame and scenario results, structuring and authorship of small and large analytic reports, and coordination of postgame products
• Prepare and make audience-level driven presentations to individuals and groups at various levels, from engineering, business development, and finance personnel, through Flag (General/Admiral), Company or Group Presidents, and Corporate CEO and CTOs
• Guide engineering in the development of requirements, concept of operations, and effectiveness analysis methods and tools
• Conduct reviews of systems engineering products related to implementation of a comprehensive modeling and simulation system
• Others as assigned
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Qualifications
• Posses the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance with a Full Scope poly
• Demonstrated ability to adjust presentations and conversations on the fly (“think on one’s feet”)
• Demonstrated ability to talk, discuss, and present with clarity, precision, and conciseness
• Knowledge of military affairs and political foreign policy • Experience and/or broad familiarity with the air war, anti-access area denial
environments, present- and future-generation integrated air defense systems, search radars, tracking radars, air-to-air weapons, air-to-surface weapons, surface-to-air weapons, and surface-to-surface weapons
• Experience and/or broad familiarity with electronic warfare systems, countermeasures, and counter-countermeasures
• Practical (hands on) experience with analytical tools used by the government for mission and campaign level simulation analysis
• Broad knowledge of commercial operational analysis tools including optimization and graphical visualization techniques
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics
• Possess 6 – 10 years of U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps service-level operations planning experience
Additional Desired Qualifications and Experience
• Possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope poly • Possess a Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Operations Research, Mathematics,
Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics • Possess 10+ years of U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps service-level
operations planning experience • Experience developing experiments for evaluation using both continuous time and
discrete event simulation methodologies • Undersea Warfare (USW) or Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) experience is not
required but will be considered positively How to Apply: For more information and to apply online, see the online listing here.
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Communications Officer, Open Government Partnership, Washington, D.C. Posted: March 2, 2016 Position Description: The Support Unit helps OGP partners make open government reforms that increase transparency, accountability and participation. The Support Unit works closely with the OGP Steering Committee, Civil Society Organizations and the 69 OGP participating countries to outline clear strategic priorities and cultivate high-impact relationships to achieve these goals. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer comfortable producing all sorts of materials, from tweets and blogs to policy reports, powerful opinion pieces, podcasts and short videos. Although this is a "communications" position, press interaction will be limited and emphasis will be placed on content production. Responsibilities
• Edit and generate content for OGP website, blog, newsletter, powerpoints, reports and occasional op-eds
• Participate in social media content promotion (twitter, fb, blog etc.) • Keep the website up-to-date with new content • Proactively contribute to running our international communications network • Write and/or copy-edit case studies, press releases and parts of annual report • Lead on press outreach in foreign countries • Conduct research for special projects • Support Communications Director and other staff in event management, often in
foreign locations • Oversee occasional interns • Build and maintain international press lists and help oversee our press archive
Qualifications • Excellent writing skills • Some experience with website management (familiarity with Drupal and/or other
web-based CMS frameworks, CSS and Photoshop) • Good grasp of international politics • Available for occasional national/international travel • Comfortable with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr etc.) • Familiarity with issues of transparency, accountability or development • Fluency in a second language a plus • Experience working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, team environment.
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• Deadline oriented but also able to respond quickly to changing priorities • Demonstrated attention to detail • 2+ years experience in related field (civil society organization, government or press) • Bachelor's Required; Master's Preferred
Personal Skill-Set
• The Communications Officer should be open-minded, diplomatic and flexible as this position will require working with civil society and government internationally, across different languages, national contexts and time zones.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, often "virtual" team setting with colleagues based around the world
• Independent but also able to work in a group. Although a junior member of the team, the Communications Officer will quickly be asked to take over several projects with minimal supervision. S/he should therefore be self-directed and resourceful, but also proactive in sharing information to update on both progress and setbacks.
How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, current C.V. and 2 recent writing samples with the subject line ' OGP Communications Officer.' Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Preferred start date is May 1, 2016. Please address any questions to [email protected](link sends e-mail)
Executive Assistant, United Against Nuclear Iran, New York, New York Posted: March 2, 2016 Position Description: A UANI executive assistant performs administrative duties primarily for executive management and support activities for multiple supervisors. Major responsibilities will include scheduling and managing the calendars of executive leadership; coordinating travel itineraries, including complex overseas engagements; and answering and screening calls. Other duties include sorting and distributing mail; making phone conference, meeting and event arrangements; preparing brief reports and financial/donor information; receiving and directing visitors; responding and redirecting general inquiries; and vetting and interacting with third party vendors. S/he will also handle limited financial responsibilities including, among other things, recording and paying invoices to third parties. S/he must be able to anticipate and evaluate administrative needs and implement tasks accordingly. The position
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requires strong computer skills and excellent flexibility and interpersonal skills. Project coordination experience is highly recommended. Sensitivity and discretion is always required. Qualifications Required Skills
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal skills • Strong editing and proofreading skills • Extremely organized and adaptable to dynamic work environments • Attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize • Ability to anticipate administrative needs and implement accordingly • Demonstrated problem-solving skills, especially in a fast-paced work environment • Ability to work effectively as a team member and individually • High-level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals/deadlines • Outstanding professional judgment and demeanor • Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, PowerPoint, and
Excel) • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university • 3 to 5 years of work experience with an emphasis on project coordination
Preferred Skills • Experience working with distinguished government officials and/or private sector
executives • Capitol Hill experience is a plus • Knowledge of foreign policy with a focus on Iran-related issues • Knowledge of a foreign language
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, CV, and writing sample to [email protected]. More information about the application process can be found here.
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Employment Opportunities (International)
Protection & Information Manager, International Rescue Committee, Amman, Muhafaz, Jordan Deadline: Not specified. Position Description: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and life saving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies. The IRC has been working in Lebanon since 2012 to provide support to refugees and vulnerable host community members in the areas of women's protection, children's protection and cash assistance. The IRC is implementing protection programming in North Bekaa during 2015, incorporating protection monitoring and information dissemination, individual case management, protection committee, capacity building and legal services. Job Overview/Summary: The Protection & Information Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation of the protection project in North Bekaa, and preparing the team for transition to a nationalised management structure over the longer term. This will include coordination of trainings and capacity building, as well as day-to-day support and guidance for the Deputy Manager, Officer-level staff and Legal Team Leader. Protection monitoring will focus on documenting and analysis of rights violations, discrimination, and exclusion, and will lead to:
• Increased understanding of the protective environment, including demographic data, vulnerability mapping, available services, and existing gaps impacting the refugee and host populations
• Sharable reports detailing needed actions by the IRC, humanitarian, and government actors to address protection concerns/gaps and contribute to referral mechanisms for specialized services. Data collection, analysis and reporting will be done via a
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digital data collection and management system. Information campaigns will be carried out to inform affected persons of their rights, policies, assistance opportunities, and protection threats, including on available services and access, as well as where to seek remedies and redress for identified protection concerns. Information will be shared via a range of traditional and innovative modalities (information sessions, rights trainings, IEC materials, radio broadcasts, info/hotlines).
Responsibilities:
• Take the lead on producing succinct and analytical monthly protection reports per project site (North Bekaa area), highlighting key protection issues and analyzing trends identified from protection monitoring and other recorded objective sources to provide direct strategic advice to the Protection Coordinator, Information Officers, UNHCR and other stakeholders;
• Produce thematic, issue specific reports as requested by the Protection Coordinator both for internal IRC use and for distribution to UNHCR and other stakeholders;
• Provide direct supervision and support to Team Leaders and Officers, including: o Participation in monitoring and information missions; o Regular reviews of data collected by the teams, review of data collection
methodologies, regular review of function of digital data collection and reporting systems, develop strategies for improving data collection;
o Regular reviews of written and oral information campaigns, review of information dissemination methodologies, develop strategies for improving information dissemination;
o Development of individual work plans, ensuring best practice standards are met, with a focus on building the management capacity of staff and empowering them to work autonomously.
• Provide a human rights "lens" on all protection monitoring reporting and information campaigns, assisting to ensure reporting and information dissemination are grounded in human rights law, refugee law, national law and Sphere standards.
• Acts as a focal point for protection network in area of operation on all relevant protection trends and rights violations, by overseeing ongoing quality protection monitoring, information dissemination, case referrals, and overall analysis of trends.
• Ensure quality monitoring of individual case management activities, guaranteeing that minimum standards for service provision, confidentiality and beneficiary outcomes are successfully and consistently met.
• Lead the roll-out of formation of urban protection committees comprising representatives of the host and refugee communities, and supervise implementation of small-scale community projects in line with protection needs identified and prioritized by committee members.
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• Assess the training and capacity building needs of Team Leaders and Officers, and
design and implement professional development plans for staff. • Work in close coordination with relevant staff in other IRC units, including Women's
Protection and Empowerment, Children's Protection, Economic Recovery and Development to ensure the project's strong integration with other sectors;
• Lead on the development and implementation of evidence-based advocacy positions in the area of operation in coordination with the Protection Coordinator; support the Coordinator in the development of advocacy positions to be shared with the Protection Working Group and to inform country-wide and international advocacy.
• Support the Protection Coordinator in the development of new concepts for future programming.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with UNHCR, INGO, government authorities, and other key stakeholders to ensure active coordination, collaboration, and information dissemination.
• Undertakes other tasks as requested by the Protection Coordinator. Staff Management and Development
• Coach, train, and mentor staff with the aim of strengthening their technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing professional development guidance
• Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being; approve and manage all leave requests to ensure adequate coverage.
• Offer leadership support for successful adherence by staff to IRC's Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures.
Job Requirements: Education:
• Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Human Rights, Law or related field.
Work Experience: • 1-3 years experience with an NGO and/or international organization managing
program activities Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
• Ability to interpret, analyze and synthesize information in a fast-paced environment • Excellent organizational skills, timeliness, ability to determine priorities and great
attention to detail
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• Familiarity with program design, including log frames, budgeting and grants/report
writing preferred • Familiarity with M&E system design and implementation, preferred • Strong and successful proven track record in management; at least 1-2 years
experience managing others • Experience writing protection reports for donors, governments, and the general
public • Excellent drafting and oral communication skills in English, oral and written Arabic
skills desirable • Ability and experience in identifying and drafting advocacy messages • Proactive, flexible, team spirited and willing to learn • Ability to live and productively work under stress while maintaining a sense of
humor. • Successful advocacy experience and strong presentation skills • Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and P owerPoint • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as
independently. Language Skills:
• Fluency in English required, ability to communicate and clearly in Arabic is an asset. Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a national of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Syria Response Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs. How to Apply: Please apply here.
Deputy Director of Programs, International Rescue Committee, Nairobi, Kenya Deadline: Not specified. Position Description: The International Rescue Committee (IRC), one of the world's largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural
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disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home. Scope of Work: The Deputy Director of Programs will play a central role contributing to the work of IRC Kenya at a challenging and exciting time. The DDP is a key member of the country senior management team. Based in Nairobi s/he will be responsible for developing the country program and coordinate the implementation of the country five year SAP. The DDP will enhance programming and managerial skills of key staff. S/he will be responsible for working with the program team to develop IRC's capacity in the area of partnerships as well as develop new program areas for the IRC Kenya. Key Responsibilities: Program Development
• In charge of SAP implementation, this position will coordinate with technical staff, identify viable, active local NGO partners; develop and implement capacity-building protocols for the transfer of IRC skills and experience to local government and local NGO/CSO partners
• In coordination with the Country Director and the Program team, ensure the development of new program opportunities in line with IRC's Mission Statement and IRC Kenya's Strategic Plan
• Develop advocacy mechanisms and identify networks for coalition building • Provide leadership in new program/proposal development planning. • Ensure IRC's five core principles (Participation, Capacity Building, Promotion and
Protection of Human Rights, Partnership and Holistic Programming) are mainstreamed in all program activities: assessments, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Programming • Provide overall leadership and management to IRC Kenya programs, protecting and
enforcing strategic program direction and growth. • Review all programs through periodic field visits and ensure that program
implementation strategies are compatible with overall program goals and objectives. • Liaise with national and district authorities, donors, NGOs, and other operational
partners in Kenya via attendance at meetings, consultations and other forums • Participate in the development of strategic work-plans with clear objectives and
achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation
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• Ensure program assessments are conducted timely in accordance with donor specific
requirements, information is analyzed and shared with all stakeholders; and appropriate actions are effected by program technical staff in collaboration with clients, and partners
• Develop tools for the measurement of IRC Kenya program impact and involvement of client groups in program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, ensure the alignment of the IRC Kenya programs with the Program Framework and the use of established stringent monitoring and evaluation systems, and oversee the development of monitoring systems for new programs.
• In coordination with technical staff, identify viable, active local NGO partners; develop and implement capacity-building protocols for the transfer of IRC skills and experience to local government and local NGO/CSO partners
Finance/ Grant Management • Directly work with the Grants unit to ensure that donor compliance and relations are
established and maintained • Work with the program managers and the finance department to track monthly
project expenditure against program budget • Recommend grant and budget revisions in consultation with the Technical/Field
Coordinators • Assist in budget development with the field teams and program coordinators in
consultation with finance and operations departments • Coordinate and review all program donor reports and new project proposals in
collaboration with the program department, technical coordinators, operations and finance departments; ensure completeness and timely submission
Operations • Encourage constructive and productive communication between program and
operations staff to guarantee timely service • Ensure program compliance with internal control procedures • Work with operations to ensure that new IRC initiatives are implemented and lessons
learned shared. Human Resources
• Facilitate the conceptual, managerial, organizational and technical capacities of IRC staff to effectively contribute to the achievements of the program objectives and develop within the organization.
• Directly supervise IRC Kenya program staff including technical and field coordinators and program department
• Coordinate the recruitment of all program staff; recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of program staff in consultation with direct supervisors, Human Resources and the Country Director.
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• Oversee the Performance Management System for all program staff is followed and
carried out as required Communication, Reporting and Data Collection
• Liaise with counterparts, UN agencies and NGOs in the field to coordinate multi-sector integrated programs, standardize sector specific activities and obtain up-to-date information for program planning and implementation. Ensure IRC participation in respective sector specific coordination forums and help foster exchanges of program information, best practices and training materials with partners, involved communities and various line Government ministry officials
• Keep the Country Director informed of all developments and issues through monthly reports, informal updates and written minutes documented for all external meetings
• Ensure regular communication between field program teams and program department staff.
• In coordination with the Country Director and the management team ensure effective communication mechanism is in place to facilitate access to information by all staff across board to enhance inclusive participation and empowering work environment
• In coordination with the Country Director liaise with IRC's Technical Units (NY and UK) for technical guidance on implementation and new program design
Required Qualifications, Experience & Competencies: • Masters degree in relevant field (Development Studies, Social Sciences, International
Relations, etc) • Five years of overseas experience (ideally in sub-Saharan Africa), preferably in
relief/development work with management and supervisory responsibilities in program, administration at senior management level
• Minimum of two year of international experience in management. • Direct experience in building the capacity of local NGOs and working with local
partners with a clear understanding of civil society development. • Experience working with and coordinating with donors including USAID (OFDA),
BPRM, UNHCR, UNICEF, DFID, ECHO and EU, and knowledge of specific donor guidelines and priorities.
• Experience working and coordinating with INGOs, national NGOs and government agencies
• Knowledge and understanding of best practice monitoring and evaluation systems and procedures
• Demonstrated excellence in proposal and report development and writing • Demonstrated excellence in human resource management, particularly in a multi-
cultural environment, including techniques for staff development, training, motivation, and discipline
• Demonstrated excellence in multi-tasking, time management, and flexibility
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• Demonstrated skills and experience in NGO administration, finance, and logistics
systems • Knowledge of best practices in project design, implementation and community
participation techniques • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software programs
How to Apply: Please apply here.
Rwanda Government Relations Analyst, One Acre Fund, Kigali, Rwanda Deadline: Not specified. Position Description:
• Exceptional professional to lead our government relations work Rwanda. Job Location
• Kigali with regular travel to rural areas. Duration
• Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job. Job Description One Acre Fund works closely with local and national governments. Our principal focus is the Ministry of Agriculture in countries where we operate, but we also pay close attention to other actors in the agricultural sector. Our aim is to share information on what we do. We also require detailed insights into the strategic, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the sector. Our government relations team supports field operations to provide vital services to farmers. It also informs our wider policy, communications, and outreach work. We believe that powerful opportunities exist to partner with the government to shape and implement effective policy, coordinated with our significant field presence. We are seeking a government relations manager to oversee our Rwanda government relations team. The position will have the following responsibilities:
• Oversee a team of seven local government relations staff.
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• Research and analyze policy issues at local and national levels affecting the
country's agricultural sector. • Maintain One Acre Fund relations with key agricultural sector actors such as
regulators, research institutions, donor programs, partner organizations, and local media.
• Support One Acre Fund relations with national government figures, organizations, regulators and researchers.
• Enhance quarterly reports, organized field visits, and overall local government outreach.
• Develop the capacity of our local government team through detailed work planning, strategic thinking, skills training, and mentoring.
• Strengthen One Acre Fund relations with priority individuals in local government. • Interpret and explain policies and laws applicable to One Acre Fund field operations. • Produce publications for media, conferences, and One Acre Fund stakeholders. • Write a weekly agricultural sector 'sit-rep' summarizing key regional news stories of
interest to One Acre Fund. Additionally, the government relations manager in Rwanda must be prepared to:
• Work with One Acre Fund data-generating departments to set up advocacy opportunities (this involves research, writing, and active and strategic outreach).
• Represent One Acre Fund in Kigali in the policy-making community through active participation in different policy working groups.
• Manage strategic partnerships One Acre Fund holds with different government actors in Rwanda.
• Develop and execute a Rwanda-specific communications strategy that targets the Rwanda government, media, donor governments, and organizational partners.
• Ensure One Acre Fund compliance with rules and regulations set by the Government of Rwanda, and liaise with colleagues on the field operations team to execute this.
Career Growth and Development One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff. Qualifications
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• We are seeking an exceptional professional with 4-6+ year(s) of work experience
and ideally a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
• 4-6+ years of relevant work experience. We are looking for a former policy professional, economist, management consultant, or lawyer; entrepreneurial and unstructured work experiences are also helpful.
• East Africa experience. A proven understanding of the political, social, and economic situation in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and the region.
• Management experience. Include evidence of how you grew and developed a team of people.
• Leadership experience at work, or outside of work. • Top-performing academic background (include GPA on your resume). • Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong
leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
• Language: English and French required, Kinyarwanda preferred. How to Apply: To apply, click this link and complete the form on the website. You will be prompted to attach additional materials on the form.
South Sudan Constitutional Development Manager, Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan Deadline: Not specified. Position Description: PILPG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a global pro bono law firm providing free assistance to governments, sub-state entities, and civil society groups in transitioning states. PILPG provides legal counsel to pro bono clients during peace negotiations, advises on the creation and operation of transitional justice mechanisms, provides expertise during the drafting of post-conflict constitutions, and advises on ways to strengthen the rule of law and effective institutions. In East Africa, PILPG has previously maintained offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Somaliland, South Sudan, and Uganda. Role of the Constitutional Development Manager PILPG is seeking a legal professional with at least eight years of experience in constitutional development, institutional development, or related technical areas, and six years of
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experience working with constitutional development management bodies in the support of governments, preferably in post-conflict contexts and/or Africa. The Constitutional Development Manager will be based in Juba, Republic of South Sudan. He or she shall work under the supervision of the PILPG Project Director, who is based in the US with frequent travel to South Sudan. Program Responsibilities
• Build and maintain relationships with civil society organizations; • Facilitate program activities, including workshops and trainings, on constitutional
development, public consultation efforts, and transitional justice; • Once these bodies are formed, communicate and coordinate with the NCRC, NCC, and
National Legislature, as well as relevant consultants on the design and substance of workshops;
• Conduct technical assistance, ongoing consultations, and follow-ups with relevant government institutions on issues related to constitutional principles, with public participation in the process;
• Build and maintain relationships and cooperation with international and domestic non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society leaders;
• Conduct consultations and meetings with other NGOs, international organizations, and US government offices to ensure complementarity of programming, points of collaboration, and information exchanges;
• Coordinate with the PILPG Project Director on the preparation of reference resources, curriculum development, and other documents and initiatives;
• Provide substantive direction to PILPG research team, and pro bono volunteers and law firm partners on the drafting of reference materials, including comparative studies, option papers, and core elements memorandum;
• Analyze local political conditions and the effectiveness of the project in meeting the stated goals and objectives;
• Ensure adherence to requisite grantor and US government policies and procedures; • Oversee the development, review, and timely submission of project-related materials,
including regular reports and internal circulations that update, measure, and evaluate project results;
• Coordinate closely with PILPG's Washington, DC office, as well as Democracy International staff and other consortium partners, on the overall strategy and development of the project;
• Provide regular briefings to PILPG's Washington, DC office on political and security developments and implementation of the program;
• Coordinate and work with other PILPG staff on PILPG initiatives with law firm partners;
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• Maintain regular communication with the PILPG Project Director, as well as the
research team, including conducting weekly Skype calls and drafting monthly updates on project activities; and
• Coordinate closely with other PILPG field offices. Administration
• Draft materials on the South Sudan project for PILPG's website, annual reports, internal circulations and law firm updates at the request of senior staff;
• Maintain PILPG's in-country financial books related to the IPPSS in accordance with PILPG's financial policies and procedures manual;
• Develop quarterly project reports that detail project activities and measure and evaluate project results;
• Facilitate the visits of non-field staff, consultants, and funder representatives as appropriate; and
• Manage all local service providers to PILPG and local office and related logistics and financials.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
• A higher education degree in law, or other relevant field; • A minimum of eight years work experience in constitutional development related
activities, institutional development, or related technical areas, preferably in a post-conflict context and/or Africa;
• A minimum of six years of experience working closely with legal framework development, or constitutional development management bodies supporting governments in post-conflict situations;
• Demonstrated experience working with new states, states in transition, and/or post-conflict states;
• Past experience developing relationships with senior government officials and civil society leaders;
• Experience working with US government regulations is a plus; • Knowledge of and previous experience in Sudan or South Sudan is highly desirable; • Fluency in written and spoken English is required; and • Prior overseas fieldwork, preferably in a post-conflict context and/or Africa.
Communication and Organizational Skills
• Capacity to conduct research, edit, and draft reference resources, including comparative studies, option papers, and core elements memorandum, and, as needed, draft constitutional language;
• Strong analytic and organizational skills; • Prior experience editing writings of others to ensure professional quality and
suitability;
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• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with
multiple team members located across the globe; • Ability to effectively manage multiple activities in a fast-paced, challenging overseas
environment; and • Initiative to be a responsive self-starter to solve problems independently.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, three references, and a writing sample online at http://publicinternationallawandpolicygroup.org/work-for-us/. After receiving completed application materials, PILPG will follow up only if the candidate is selected for an interview.Find more information about the application process here.
Regional Content Manager- EU, Balkans & Turkey, Amnesty International, International Secretariat, London, UK Deadline: March 20, 2016 Position Description: Amnesty International has embarked on a global transition programme to ensure a more impactful and truly global presence for the movement. A movement that acts with greater legitimacy, speed, capacity and relevance as we stand alongside those whose rights are violated. We are adapting to a changing world by building on Amnesty International's 50+ years of ground-breaking achievements for justice and freedom. About the role: This new and exciting role has plenty of scope to let your creativity and exceptional communication skills soar. It's all about delivering compelling messages and stories to the right audiences through the right channels. You will develop, shape and produce content that will help achieve challenging campaign and communication goals. You will develop innovative ideas and draft and implement creative communication strategies – making sure all communications embody Amnesty International's brand. As part of our new Europe and Central Asia regional office in London you will work in collaboration with colleagues regionally and globally, including with the Global Content Programme in London to develop engaging communications for human rights campaigns in the EU, Balkans and Turkey. About you:
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You are an accomplished storyteller, highly skilled and experienced in writing and developing powerful cross-platform communications for a diverse range of global audiences. You are particularly fluent at analysing and segmenting audiences, and using this knowledge to successfully engage new people. You have the passion and drive to deliver dynamic content that will bring about human rights change. Technically speaking, you're at home using publishing systems and software for digital and print, including video and photo editing software. But just as important are your skills at building relationships, advocating and persuading across a range of cultures and contexts. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.
Research- North Africa, Amnesty International, International Secretariat, London, United Kingdom Deadline: March 06, 2016 Position Description: The Middle East and North Africa Programme at the International Secretariat of Amnesty International is seeking to appoint a dynamic, team-oriented person to the role of Researcher in the North Africa team with a focus on Tunisia and/or Libya. As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our advocacy and lobbying work. Our North Africa team requires a researcher to take the lead in initiating human rights research and action by providing regional and thematic expertise, excellent research skills and sound political judgement. A campaign-oriented approach to your work is essential. You will be required to conduct and co-ordinate research activities, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal and social developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative advice on these areas and prepare human rights action materials. About you: With experience of working on human rights issues, you must have first-hand in-depth knowledge and experience of Tunisia and/or Libya and an understanding and awareness of the cultures of North Africa. You'll have a background in activism, academia, law or journalism with the ability to identify and thoroughly investigate those issues and ensure our voice has authority. You will need proven research and communication skills, impartial political judgement, coupled with strong strategic thought. Fluency in English, including excellent writing skills, is essential, as is the ability to speak and read Arabic fluently.
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How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.
Junior Consultant Public Affairs, Political Intelligence, Brussels, Belgium Deadline: March 05, 2016 Position Description: The junior consultant will work in the Brussels office and will focus on both EU and Belgian Public Affairs. The consultant will mainly provide policy research and organisational support for major accounts and trade associations in the field of ICT, sharing economy, food and transport. Essential job functions
• Assist in the work for different accounts; • Contribute to drafting strategy for advocacy campaigns; • Follow debates in the European and Belgian institutions; • Monitoring upcoming legislation; • Prepare regular news reports and political analysis; • Draft position papers; • Attend and report on conferences, seminars, hearings; • Research on various issues, as needed; • Assist in the coordination and organisation of events, press releases, communication
tools. Qualifications
• You are bilingual in French and Dutch and a high proficiency level of English, written and spoken essential;
• You hold a university or university-level degree, preferably with a legal or political background;
• You have a sound knowledge of the EU institutions and the Belgian political landscape;
• You are interested in being on top of policy issues in a fast-moving sector; • You want to work in a dynamic, multi-national team of consultants; • You are flexible and can handle multiple tasks independently; • You have excellent communication, interpersonal and social skills; • A first experience in a relevant position is strongly preferred.
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The successful candidate will start ideally mid-March 2016. How to Apply: In order to be considered for an interview with Political Intelligence, the candidate must send a short personalised covering letter (max 100 words), CV (no Europass CV!) and his/her availability at [email protected]. Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Find more information about the application process here.
Area Project Manager- South Sudan (Community Security and Peacebuilding) Deadline: March 03, 2016 Position Description: The Area Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery and expansion of Saferworld’s South Sudan programme of work on community security, community policing, and peacebuilding in targeted states/locations, and cutting across different programme funding streams. We have recently scaled-up our community security and peacebuilding work, and now work in eight states. Our Community Security programme enables communities, civil society organisations (CSOs), and other actors to engage more effectively with the state and non-state security providers, including the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), and other authorities to improve safety and security. We implement this programme in partnership with nine local organisations. Key areas of responsibility:
• Lead the successful implementation, planning, monitoring, and reporting of Saferworld’s community security and peacebuilding, community policing and community security activities in the focus states (Eastern Equatoria, Western Equatoria, Jonglei and Lakes States).
• Build and maintain effective relationships with implementing partners and stakeholders in support of Saferworld’s community security and peacebuilding work in the focus states.
• Ensure the physical welfare, well-being, and professional development of staff directly assigned to the programme in state-level field offices.
• Serve as the area Budget Holder and oversee effective financial management of the programme’s grant/s and activities on community security and peace building in the focus states.
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• Ensure effective relations are maintained with the rest of the South Sudan team and
with relevant Saferworld colleagues based outside of South Sudan, particularly in the HQ in London, the Great Lakes and Sudans Regional Office in Kampala, and the Horn of Africa Regional Office in Nairobi.
Qualifications Essential requirements:
• At least 3 -5 years’ project management experience in South Sudan or a similar conflict-affected and logistically challenging environment
• Experience of managing staff in a multi-cultural and multi-functional team, sometimes remotely.
• Financial management experience including overseeing financial procedures, budget management and donor reporting
• Master’s degree in conflict or security studies, peacebuilding or similar; or equivalent practical experience on the issues
• Good knowledge of South Sudan and/or the region • Experience in managing multiple grants and project components • Experience in working with and through local partner NGOs / CSOs, Government
institutions/representatives, including building internal and external capacity • Excellent writing and communication skills • Experience in managing security systems and procedures • Desirable requirements: • Expertise in community security/safety, community protection, community policing,
conflict prevention/resolution, and/or peacebuilding • Expertise in gender or demonstrable understanding of gender dynamics in South
Sudan How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.
Head of Middle East and North Africa Programme, Saferworld, London, United Kingdom Deadline: March 13, 2016 Position Description:
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This position is currently responsible for promoting cooperative approaches to conflict prevention and security in the region. Guided by Saferworld’s organisational strategic priorities and areas of expertise, the post holder will also lead on the development of complementary and new initiatives to deepen the programme’s contribution to conflict prevention and peaceful change in the MENA region and it significant spill-over effects. This will include engaging on the perceptions and policies informing the EU’s response to the crisis, including a deeper understanding of the root causes to the conflicts, promoting constructive approaches to counter terrorism, and challenging assumptions and debates around the mass movement of peoples. The successful candidate will have substantial knowledge and experience of one or more of the region’s programmatic areas (conflict prevention and reduction; security and justice sector development; gender, peace and security) and of the international policy environment in which these issues are addressed. S/he will also have considerable work experience in the region, including having developed and monitored high level strategic plans. Written and spoken Arabic language skills would be an advantage. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.
Senior International Relations Officer, East Asia, Imperial College London, London UK Deadline: March 17, 2016 Position Description: Imperial College London is a world-leading, research-intensive university specialising in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business, located in the heart of London. Imperial’s strategy for 2015-2020 emphasises the importance of international collaboration, placing it at the core of the College’s mission. Working closely with colleagues in the International Relations Office (IRO), as well as the College’s senior management and four Faculties, you will play a central role in supporting the development and delivery of Imperial’s international engagement strategy. The Senior International Relations Officer for East Asia leads on the provision of specialist advice and coordination across the College for its engagement with a region that is of major importance to Imperial. With a strong knowledge of the higher education and research landscape in the region, you will monitor and report on trends and developments, and advise on opportunities and risks that emerge. You will also provide advice to senior College
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representatives on building strategic engagement across the region, in order to bring mutual benefit to Imperial, partner institutions and national governments. The role holder will lead on the management of key external relationships in the region. In this context, you will be involved in the planning and briefing for high level inward visits, as well as visits to E Asia by senior College representatives, including the President and Associate Provost (Academic Partnerships). You will build strong networks for the College: these will include representatives of higher education institutions, national governments and funding organisations, both in the region and the UK. Additionally, you will have office management responsibilities, involving supervision of IRO team members and financial management. We are looking for a candidate with an extensive knowledge of E Asia, preferably gained in the higher education and research sector. You should have an excellent understanding of other cultures, preferably gained through substantial work experience in the region, with language ability in Mandarin Chinese desirable. In addition, you will have a proven ability to manage effective working relationships with key stakeholders and build trust and credibility, as well as a strategic and analytical mind-set and strong customer focus. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.
Project Director, Freedom House, Kigali, Rwanda Posted: March 1, 2016 Position Description: The Project Director will be responsible for leading all areas of program management including strategic design and implementation, financial management, staff supervision, office management, communications, donor relations, advocacy, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting. This position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and reports to the Regional Director for Africa Programs in Washington, DC. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Direct development and implementation of programs to support rights-focused civil society in Rwanda;
• Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work performed under the programs;
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• Monitor and evaluate processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of
program objectives; • Ensure compliance with donor regulations; • Assume responsibility for the daily operations of the office, which includes but is not
limited to: financial management, general office administration, public relations, and staff management;
• Network and liaise with members of governments, civil society organizations, international and regional bodies, consultants, and private funders;
• Proactively seek out new funding opportunities and represent Freedom House before funding organizations;
• Develop advocacy initiatives to support human rights in Rwanda; • Required to travel to project sites within the country and potentially in the region as
requested; • Occasional travel to the U.S. and regionally • Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, law, or related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred;
• At least 8-10 years of experience with democracy and human rights programs; • Proficient in French; • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; • Strong track record in project and staff management; • Experience working as a country director or equivalent leadership position; • Experience in challenging environments and flexibility to apply lessons learned from
other contexts; • Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of
marginalized groups; • Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective
working relationships with local partners, media, government officials, bilateral donors, as well as in-country and foreign experts;
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil society development;
• Experience developing project proposals for USAID, Department of State, European human rights institutions and private donor organizations;
• Demonstrated financial management experience including preparing and managing budgets, contracts, and negotiations, and subgrant management;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a diverse team of employees, including expatriate and local staff;
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• Ability to use productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and
Microsoft Excel. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.
Gender Adviser for the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Refugees and Accommodation, UN Women, Tbilisi, Georgia Deadline: March 08, 2016 Position Description: Gender Adviser under the direct supervision of UN Women National Programme Officer will be responsible to:
• Participate in supporting gender mainstreaming work in the MRA Strategy on IDP livelihoods and its Action Plan;
• Provide further technical assistance to ensure gender mainstreaming in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation processes of the given Strategy and Action Plan as well as other policies and programs addressing IDPs socio-economic needs;
• Ensure that the MRA is fully engaged and present in the different inter-sectorial coordination mechanisms on gender and women’s rights and the gender equality mainstreaming work carried out by the MRA is shared and reflected with government and civil society partners;
• Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of Participatory Gender Audit carried out in the MRA by UN Women;
• Mainstream gender in the guidelines and application procedures developed by the MRA and its relevant bodies for the enhancement of IDP livelihoods;
• Participate in developing of a tailor-made electronic course on gender equality and sexual harassment as well as on gender mainstreaming into policies for the MRA and lobby for its institutionalization as a mandatory on-the job training for all MRA employees;
• Join MRA/UN Women joint Legal Clinics lawyers during their regular outreach visits to IDP communities in the places of their collective settlement to gain better understanding of different needs of women, men, boys and girls on the spot;
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• Establish effective cooperation and communication mechanisms with all the relevant
structures of the MRA, especially its legal and IDP departments as well as regional offices;
• Perform other relevant duties as required. Qualifications Corporate Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards; • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women; • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability; • Is familiar with UN system.
Functional Competencies: • Proficiency in IT skills demonstrated; • Proficiency in English and Georgian demonstrated; • Sound knowledge of gender equality and VAWG/DV issues • Proficiency in academic writing and reporting demonstrated; • Knowledge and understanding of UNDP/UN WOMEN administrative procedures and
functions will be an asset; • Familiarity with results based management and human rights-based programming
will be an asset. Behavioral:
• Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills; • Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment demonstrated; • Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines; • Ability to work as a member of a team; • Ability to approach work with energy, commitment and a positive, constructive
attitude; • Resourceful in finding solutions.
Required Skills and Experience • Education:
o Master's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences or related field. • Experience:
o At least five years of relevant professional experience in human rights, economic empowerment and/or IDP issues.
• Language: o Fluency in Georgian and English languages.
How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.
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Fellowships, Grants, Internships, and Academic Opportunities Millennium Fellowship, Atlantic Council, Washington D.C. Deadline: March 7, 2016 Position Description: The Millennium Fellowship is open to rising leaders and innovators around the world committed to achieving transformational change in their communities, countries, and professional fields with a global impact. Fellows will be at the forefront of the Atlantic Council’s work to promote constructive leadership and create a more secure and prosperous world. Through a competitive application process, the Atlantic Council will accept approximately twenty exceptional leaders who are thirty-five years old and under into the second class of Millennium Fellows this spring. The Millennium Fellowship is a two-year program. Throughout the fellowship, and beyond, fellows will join a global network of outstanding peers, have unparalleled opportunities to meet with world leaders at flagship Atlantic Council events, go behind the headlines to discover issues at the cutting-edge of key global trends, and lead the debate on the issues that will shape the 21st century. For more details on program benefits, please visit the About the Millennium Leadership Program page. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.
International Refugee Rights Legal Fellowship 2016, International Refugee Assistance Project, Amman, Jordan Deadline: May 1, 2016 Position Description: IRAP in partnership with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is proud to launch the first and only U.S. legal fellowship program on refugee rights. The goal is to
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increase UNHCR's capacity to prepare resettlement applications, conduct Best Interest Determinations (BIDs), and provide related legal services so that the most vulnerable refugees in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region are referred to a third country for resettlement. IRAP is seeking to hire several individuals who will be deployed to the Middle East in spring 2016 to work for UNHCR for various lengths of time in locations throughout the MENA region. Responsibilities:
• Interview refugees for resettlement, Best Interest Determinations (BIDs), and other types of humanitarian assistance. Fellows may also conduct refugee registration and/or protection interviews.
• Prepare and complete refugee applications for submission to various governments seeking referrals of cases for resettlement from UNHCR.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing, and country conditions research in support of refugee cases.
• Provide legal and administrative assistance on projects/cases as needed. • Travel within the MENA region as determined by UNHCR to complete the assigned
tasks. • Conduct legal research and writing on refugee-related matters, and draft memos
and/or documents. • Respond to inquiries from various internal and external stakeholders. Attend
refugee-related meetings and conferences. • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• A Bachelor's degree and advanced degree in law, humanitarian assistance, international relations, social sciences or a related field are required
• Must have prior refugee resettlement experience interviewing refugees. This must include conducting RRF/RST/RSD and/or other refugee-type interviews, or being a refugee/asylum/immigration officer on behalf of any government. Prior experience working for UNHCR, preferably in resettlement, RSDs and/or protection, or the U.S. Refugee Admission Program is a plus. (Please note: Candidates without this experience will not be considered.)
• Proven knowledge of the international legal framework governing refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and statelessness.
• Previous individual casework experience required (interviewing skills, counseling skills, handling cases for individuals with vulnerabilities – preferably refugees)
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills • Ability to be flexible in a sometimes difficult work situation and stressful
environment
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• Must be highly organized and motivated, able to multi-task, manage a high volume
workload, and have excellent time management skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with diverse
populations • Good sense of humor • Knowledge of refugee crises and human rights issues in the MENA region • Mandatory high-level fluency in oral and written English and proficiency in another
UN language (ability to speak and read Arabic is a plus) • Prior employment, living, and/or study overseas is a plus, especially in the MENA
region • Ability and willingness to travel throughout the MENA region • Microsoft suite • Open to any nationality; U.S. citizenship is not required (the positions are based
overseas) Compensation: Fellowship compensation includes a stipend plus benefits. Apply: Please send a cover letter (explaining your interest, qualifications, and the source of the job posting), resume, contact information for three references, and a short writing sample in English (no longer than 2-3 pages) to [email protected]. Please note "Fellowship" in the email title. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. This is an immediate hire. No calls please. For more information here.
Western Europe Desk Internship, International Federation for Human Rights, Brussels, Belgium Deadline: March 6, 2016 Position Description: Preferred start date: as soon as possible Duration: 6 months Location: FIDH Brussels Office, Brussels, Belgium Conditions: the internships are unpaid but local transport is fully reimbursed and a small daily allowance for lunch is provided.
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Important: All interns must be able to provide a ‘convention de stage’, ie a written agreement signed by their university proving that they are doing this as part of their studies. Description:
• The intern will work closely with the person responsible for the Western Europe Programme at FIDH and assist her in running the programme. This includes the following tasks:
• Assisting the programme officer with research and analysis in human rights related issues and in devising and implementing advocacy strategies to influence the political agenda (at both the national and regional level) in line with FIDH’s mission and vision;
• Drafting thematic notes, syntheses and memoranda for internal use, and assist in writing advocacy letters, press releases and position papers;
• Attending and occasionally representing FIDH at advocacy meetings, conferences and seminars;
• Monitoring developments in policies, legislation and practices at both the national and regional level to help identify crisis situation and advocacy opportunities. Monitoring the EU, CoE and UN agendas;
• Assisting the programme officer in organising fact-finding and advocacy missions to target countries (depending on work plan);
• Assisting the programme officer in maintaining and strengthening relations with FIDH’s member organisations in the region and in liaising with partner organisations and target institutions;
• Helping organise and run meetings, events and press conferences; • Providing organisational and administrative assistance, including updating
databases and information on FIDH website, distributing documents, etc. Qualifications
• Excellent understanding and interest in human rights issues, particularly economic, social and cultural rights, anti-discrimination and equality and migration and asylum issues. An expertise in economic, social and cultural rights would be particularly welcome;
• Excellent knowledge (academic and/or practical) of EU, CoE and UN systems and standards;
• Good knowledge and background in international law, international human rights law and/or EU law (proved by a 1st or 2nd degree in law, international relations, political sciences, etc.);
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• Excellent command of English (both oral and written) and at least an intermediate
level of French (oral and written). Other languages (especially other European languages) would be an asset;
• Good research, analytical and drafting skills; • Good communication skills (oral and written); • Ability to work collaboratively in a small team; • Commitment to human rights and desire to work in an international, challenging
and fulfilling environment. How to Apply: Please find more information and apply here.
Internship in the Governance Unit, Transparency International, Berlin, Germany Deadline: March 10, 2016 Position Description: Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it. The Governance Unit is responsible for the internal governance of the global organisation at the Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) and it facilitates the development of and helps ensure a strong, integer and relevant TI Movement that fulfils its mission efficiently and in full abidance with the values that it promotes, and in respect of the diversity and high independence of its constituents. Key tasks
• Assist in the implementation of assessment tools for accreditation • Support logistical preparations ahead of meetings of the TI Board of Directors and
Membership Accreditation Committee (scheduled to take place at the beginning of June 2016 in Berlin)
• Assist the Unit work in maintaining TI's internal governance as well as optimisations in the implementation of the accreditation process
• Assistance in the correspondence with TI partners throughout the world
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Qualifications
• Enrolled student ideally in IT, marketing and/or other relevant fields • Experience in database development and in automated processing of evaluation
questionnaires (e.g. for marketing or other survey purposes) • Good knowledge of internet-based networking solutions • Solid computer skills (e-mail, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access) • Business fluency in English essential; additional language skills, in particular German,
an advantage • Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage priorities; prior office
experience an advantage How to Apply: To apply for this internship please send a maximum one-page cover letter and a maximum two-page CV in English, preferably by email (in one pdf file), to Inken Seltmann, Governance and Accreditation Officer. For more information and to apply online, please see the job posting here.
International Relations Program Full-Time Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posted: February 24, 2016 Position Description: The undergraduate International Relations (I.R.) Program of the University of Pennsylvania is searching for a full-time Lecturer in International Relations for Academic Year 2016-17. The I.R. Program is a multi-disciplinary major in the College of Arts and Sciences that serves 200 – 300 majors. Its primary missions are to instruct, advise, and promote the career development of its students. Most of their curricula consist of courses offered by affiliated or related departments across campus, especially Political Science, History, and Economics. The I.R. staff itself is responsible for year-long seminars in which every senior in the program completes an original thesis. Helping the seniors conceptualize, research, and write their senior theses is the primary responsibility of our Lecturers. The requirements of this position include the teaching of four course units of instruction (two courses per term), in most cases two senior seminars capped at 20 students. The successful candidate should also be able to teach International Relations Theory and Practice and a praxis course on research methods for international relations (an undergraduate level survey course).
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When enrollments permit, however, we encourage Lecturers to offer a course in their own expertise through a related department (e.g., history and political science) and may have the opportunity to offer such courses as overload in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. Lecturers are also expected to assist in general advising of I.R. majors for two – three hours per week in addition to office hours associated with their courses. All I.R. staff members are encouraged to participate occasionally in extracurricular activities sponsored by the I.R. Program. This appointment is for one year — renewable annually for up to a total of three years upon satisfactory performance. Candidates should have a completed doctorate in International Relations or related field, including diplomatic history. How to Apply: For more information and to apply online, please see the job posting here.
Summer 2016 Intern, Foreign ad Security Policy, German Marshal Fund, Washington, D.C. Posted: February 23, 2016 Position Description: GMF’s Washington, DC office seeks an intern to join the Foreign and Security Policy (FSP) team. The FSP team focuses on a broad spectrum of key foreign policy and security issues impacting the transatlantic relationship. The FSP program also encompasses the Washington, DC programming portfolio, directing local convening and activities. The job of the FSP intern is to work closely with GMF program and senior staff, providing event assistance, research, and daily logistical and administrative support. The FSP intern will also be working with a database system and will therefore be provided with database training. This internship is a unique opportunity to be in direct contact with the senior international policy community. The FSP intern can also benefit from the Washington foreign policy environment and attend various foreign policy-related events. This FSP internship is unpaid, but offers an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional experience for those interested in a career in public policy or international affairs. Key Areas of Responsibility:
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• Assist with program’s convening schedule, act as internal point of contact for GMF
staff, and coordinate external communication with meeting participants • Provide research and office support to FSP’s staff and fellows • Administrative and logistical duties as assigned • Maintain contact information in a CRM database, maintaining database integrity
(duplicate checking, style guide consistency, etc.) Qualifications and Requirements:
• Strong interest in transatlantic policy issues • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong attention-to-detail and multi-tasking skills, and must be organized,
committed, and responsible • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required • Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter • Ability to function well in a team setting • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment • Experience in event management a plus • Experience in database systems preferred • Fluency in English required • Second language skills are desirable, but not necessary • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. • Full time availability preferred
How to Apply: For more information and to apply online, please see the job posting here.
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