Job Posting: Assistant Program Manager, ICMA, Washington DC

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Organization:

ICMA

Location:

United States (Washington, DC)

Website:

recruitment@icma.org

Contact Information:

Patricia Eckert

Phone:

202 962 3672

Email:

peckert@icma.org

Apply online:

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Description:

ICMA seeks an Assistant Program Manager based in DC to assist with program management and administrative oversight for overseas field programs and to support business and proposal development activities. ICMA is the premier local government leadership and management organization. Its mission is to create excellence in local governance worldwide by providing technical and management assistance, training, and information resources. Responsibilities include: Assisting with the management of at least one international development contract. Responsible for assisting in program start-up and close-out. Assist with recruiting consultants for programs and proposals. Process consultant and subcontractor contracts. Assist with preparing, managing, and monitoring program budgets. Work with program team (s) to ensure program compliance with USAID contractual regulations. Support a range of proposal development activities. Conduct country or thematic research for programs or proposals. Contribute to program-related articles and reports. May participate in overseas trips related to program management in conflict environments such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan etc.

Qualification:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs, Public Administration, International Business Administration, Economics, Urban Studies or related field.
• Two years overall work experience and 1 year of related experience. Master's Degree may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Experience with administration and finance of USAID-funded contracts or grants preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial management and budgetary skills.
• Word and Excel skills. Bachelor's degree in related field.

TO APPLY: Apply no later than March 17, 2011 at recruitment@icma.org. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.

More about the Peace Corps

Today on WHYY's Radio Times show, the first hour is about the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps. You can listen to show online (as soon as the audio link is up--probably in about a day).  In addition to featuring journalist Stanley Meisler, talking about his new book When the World Calls: The Inside Story of the Peace Corps and its First Fifty Years, the show also features a roundtable of former Peace Corps volunteers.  This should be an insightful and interesting look inside the Peace Corps.

Internship Posting: Jewish Dialogue Group, Philadelphia PA, Unpaid

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The Jewish Dialogue Group is seeking interns to help us create our new Guidebook for Deliberation about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Jews across the U.S. will use the guidebook to conduct workshops in which participants systematically explore how they can respond to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in ways that are as ethical and effective as possible, in a supportive, non-adversarial environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities can include:
1) researching questions about the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, analyses of the current situation, and visions for the future -- from multiple ideological perspectives
2) researching the work of a variety of advocacy organizations and the hopes, values, and assumptions that motivate them
3) conducting interviews with activists, teachers, and scholars with multiple perspectives
4) drafting sections of the guide
5) helping to assemble a bibliography of materials that are freely available online
Interns may also help to conduct and assess pilot workshops using preliminary drafts of the guidebook.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking interns who are:
--skilled in writing and research
--knowledgeable about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, United States foreign policy, Judaism, and Jewish communal politics in the U.S.
--interested in learning and writing about a wide variety of perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
--organized and detail-oriented
--reliable and flexible
Past experience with conflict analysis and knowledge about conflict resolution or conflict transformation is helpful but not required.
TIMING AND LOCATION
Timing is flexible, but we will ask interns to commit at least 50 hours to the project in the summer or fall of 2011. Full-time and part-time positions are available. We welcome interns who live anywhere in the United States. People located in the Philadelphia area, New York, and Washington, DC are especially encouraged to apply.
ACADEMIC CREDIT AND COMPENSATION
If you are a student and you are eligible for a research grant, community service funding, or academic credit through your school, we would be glad to work with you to design a workplan that meets your program's criteria and to provide any documentation that is needed.

ABOUT THE JEWISH DIALOGUE GROUP
The Jewish Dialogue Group is a non-partisan organization that was founded in 2001 to foster constructive dialogue within Jewish communities about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other controversial issues. Our board members and volunteers have many different political perspectives. As an organization, we do not take positions on any issues, but focus solely on helping people to talk across differences in useful ways.
We lead dialogue programs in synagogues, colleges, and other venues, which help people to (1) understand one another and built positive relationships across political differences; (2) reflect on their experiences, feelings, ideas, and questions; and (3) systematically explore how they can respond to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the most effective and ethical ways possible. We also train facilitators and create publications that empower people to lead programs of their own.

To apply, visit www.jewishdialogue.org/internships
If you have any questions, email Mitch Chanin at info@jewishdialogue.org.

Job Posting: Learning Tours Program Manager, CARE, Washington DC

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LEARNING TOURS PROGRAM MANAGER
WASHINGTON, DC

CARE seeks a Learning Tours Program Manager within CARE's Policy Advocacy Unit in Washington, DC. The Learning Tours Program Manager will support efforts to cultivate U.S. Congressional champions for improved policies and increased funding for maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in the developing world through CARE- sponsored travel to Africa, Asia and/or Latin America and follow-up education and advocacy. In order to develop U.S. champions for MNCH in the developing world, the project's two main strategies are to: 1) organize learning tours for Members of Congress and other influential individuals to developing countries to visit MNCH sites and meet local leaders, so U.S. decision makers can gain personal experience of the problems and solutions; and 2) conduct follow-up advocacy to maximize impacts on U.S. government policy and funding levels. The Program Manager will contribute to the Learning Tours operation, including tour preparation, site selection, in-country activities, relationships with partner NGOs and agencies, relationships with CARE Country Directors and country office staff, follow-up advocacy with tour participants, coordination with the CARE Action Network, and the full range of tour communications. In this role, the Program Manager will coordinate between partner organizations and across many divisions, departments, regional management units and country offices within CARE. REQUIRES: Bachelor's degree in political science, international affairs, international development or a related field. The Program Manager must have a background in both advocacy and humanitarian development and/or MNCH in developing countries. Experience managing projects in a complex, international organization. Experience with political and/or social change advocacy campaigns. Experience planning and managing Congressional delegation travel and/or other VIP travel overseas. Experience getting things done without direct line management authority. Experience with and knowledge of how USG policy is made and implemented. Experience developing and managing partnerships and alliances. Advanced written and oral communication skills. Advanced planning and implementation skills. Desired Skills: Experience doing advance work for political campaigns. Knowledge of policy issues related to maternal, newborn and child health. General familiarity with U.S. tax laws and lobbying regulations related to nonprofit organizations. Understanding of maternal, newborn and child health policy issues. TO APPLY: CARE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to workplace diversity. For more information and to apply, please visit www.care.org/careers.

Job Posting: AmeriCorps Recruitment Director, Philadelphia PA

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RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR
The Recruitment Director will plan and implement a comprehensive program to recruit AmeriCorps members to serve in EducationWorks programs. The Recruitment Director is an employee of EducationWorks and reports to the Training and Member Development Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and Procedures
• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to recruit corpsmembers locally and regionally. The plan should include strategies for using media, technology, presentations, exhibits, and public events.
• Establish new and build on existing partnerships with organizations from which large numbers of applicants may be sought, e.g., local colleges and universities, faith-based organizations, senior organizations, city-wide organizations.
• Develop and maintain an applicant review, selection and placement process which assures quality and which maintains central office and local decision-making.
• Maintain and refine systems to provide up-to-date status of recruitment referrals, applications, applicant status, team rosters, and other pertinent records related to recruitment and selection.
• Provide ongoing recruitment enrollment data for Pre-Service Training to Management Team and central office staff.
• Ensure database entries, AmeriCorps websites and other technological recruitment sources are accurate and up-to-date.
• Schedule and coordinate outreach and recruitment activities.
• Manage the Corpsmember re-upping process. Recruit college work-study students and maintain PHEAA and individual college work-study contractual responsibilities.
Materials
• With Lawrenceville staff and supervisor, develop new and revise existing recruitment materials, e.g., application form, brochure, descriptive materials.
• Oversee preparation and distribution of materials and advertising for Corpsmember positions to:
o Newspapers and local organization newsletters and publications
o Colleges
o PSAs
o Technology-based resources, e.g., JobTrack, Internet Service Sites, Peace Corps database, CNCS On-line Recruitment Database
o Organizations serving target populations, e.g., senior centers
o Others as appropriate
• Oversee ordering of recruitment promotional give-a-ways and maintenance of an inventory of all recruitment materials.
Human Resources • Oversee the processing of criminal, FBI, sex offender, and child abuse clearance forms for Corpsmembers, volunteers and staff.
Other
• Oversee the work of the recruitment department staff.
• Coordinate efforts with other departments, site coordinators, program directors, and Training & Member Development Director.
• Participate on the Organization-Wide Planning Team and the Philadelphia Management Team.
• Represent the organization at meetings and events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of major recruitment sources in the region (faith community, colleges and universities, community based organizations)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Excellent organizational and administrative management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Facility with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
• Car and driver’s license required
EducationWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send cover letter complete with salary requirements and resume to Trish Buchanan: TBuchanan@educationworks.org . Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, we regret that we will only be contacting those we wish to interview.

Job Posting: Director, Gender Justice Program, the International Center for Transnational Justice, New York City

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The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ). New York, NY, USA.
Closing date: March 14, 2011.

Primary Function:

The Director of the Gender Justice Program is responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of the ICTJ's gender program. S/he will operate with a high degree of autonomy, will report to the Director, Program Office, and will be responsible for managing the ICTJ Gender Justice team. The Director of the Gender Justice Program must work with ICTJ’s Regional Directors and other Thematic Directors in order to infuse a gendered approach in the various regions in which ICTJ works, as well as within the institution as a whole. The Director of the Gender Justice Program will design and manage the Program’s budget and the allocate resources, and monitor its expenditure, along with his/her team. S/he will also bear substantial responsibility for fundraising for the Program, working closely with the ICTJ Development Department.
The Director of the Gender Justice Program will be expected to travel, as necessary, to various countries where ICTJ is engaged and will oversee and organize a team of highly qualified experts, both within ICTJ’s New York headquarters and in various places around the globe. S/he will assist in the development of research and the dissemination of knowledge on gender and transitional justice issues which result from work in the field. S/he will ensure that information and analysis generated by the Gender Justice Program is not only made available to ICTJ staff and disseminated throughout the organization, but also disseminated externally so as to impact the field as a whole.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development Thematic Work and Country Work

• Conceptualize, design and develop ICTJ's Gender Justice Program in collaboration with the program staff. Work closely with local and international women’s rights networks in identifying priorities and implementing these programs.
• Manage ICTJ’S Gender Justice Program, including advising and liaising with ICTJ’s various regional and thematic programs (including: truth-seeking; prosecution efforts; reparations programming), ensuring that a gendered approach to transitional justice is developed and “mainstreamed” within ICTJ’s in-country and thematic work.
• Coordinate South-South Exchange on gender and transitional justice issues, including the facilitation of regional and global networks and ‘affinity groups’.
• Strengthen civil society actors who work on gender issues in transitional justice contexts as well as those actors who work in TJ contexts who do not possess gender expertise.
• Influence governmental and multilateral organizations to adopt appropriate policies on gender and transitional justice.
• Work with ICTJ’s Research Unit to help develop gender-related projects.
• Work with other units in ICTJ to ensure that all ICTJ training programs for emerging transitional justice practitioners, policymakers, and donors have significant gender content. Also work with others in ICTJ to ensure that any training courses developed for internal staff have significant gender content.
• Follow Transitional Justice developments in specific world regions, key countries and in the field in general.
• Facilitate the provision of comparative knowledge and analysis, policy advice, technical assistance and capacity building related to gender in transitional justice to relevant actors and ICTJ partners.
• In conjunction with the country head and/or relevant Regional Director, develop and maintain relevant in-country contacts with partner organizations, donors and policy-makers.

Fundraising

• Oversee the design of the ICTJ Gender Justice Program’s fundraising plan.
• With the support of the ICTJ’s Development Department, conduct fundraising activities for the Program and maintain contacts with relevant donors.
• With the support of ICTJ’s Development Department, draft grant applications and grant reports on gender-related activities for ICTJ donors.
• Participate in formulating proposals and in the discussion of proposed new activities.

Research and Writing

• The Gender Program Director will be expected to undertake research and writing assignments as agreed with the Director, Program Office and time will be earmarked for this purpose.
• Develop, supervise and provide quality control for all publications initiated by the Gender Justice Program. This may include commissioned expert papers; operational manuals; educational modules for ICTJ programs; staff research projects; reporting documents; think pieces; etc.
• Respond to requests from other ICTJ programs and Units to enhance gender-related information, recommendations, etc. in their work. This will require research, analysis, and collaborative drafting.
• Perform research and writing tasks to critically analyze gender and transitional justice interventions and approaches, including both theoretical and comparative research and writing for ICTJ publications.

Management

• Lead the development of the Program’s strategic vision and work-plan.
• Build collaborative working relationships with the ICTJ’s Regional and Thematic Directors.
• Build and oversee a global team of staff and consultants.
• Supervise staff and consultants to ensure the completion of program goals. The Director of the Gender Justice Program will also make decisions regarding the selection, evaluation and other personnel matters involving the Gender Justice Program staff and consultants
• Supervise or undertake strategic research missions, write briefing memoranda, reports, and public statements in a concise and accurate manner, with a quick turn-around time.
• Build, manage and assess the Gender Justice Program team.
• Update the website and where necessary contribute to the Annual Report, contribute to the ICTJ’s global knowledge management work, participate in other unit activities and once-off assignments from management or across units, and review and comment on ICTJ documents.
• Manage the allocation of resources within the Gender Justice Program, develop the Program's budget and monitor expenditures.
• Represent the Gender Justice Program in the ICTJ’s various management structures.
• Contribute to the overall work of ICTJ as a team player with professionalism, integrity and commitment.

Networking and Outreach

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with policy-makers, ambassadors, and High Commissioners, governments, nongovernmental organizations and others.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with justice and truth-seeking institutions, civil society organizations and victims groups and particularly with women’s organizations.
• Represent the ICTJ Gender Justice Program externally.

Major Qualifications:

To direct its Gender Justice Program, ICTJ seeks a candidate with:

• Education: a relevant graduate degree in law, political science, social science, international affairs, journalism, history, gender studies or experience in a related field.
• Experience: Ten years of experience in the field of gender, human rights, peace-building, humanitarian work, transitional justice, conflict prevention, development, or related field, with program and operational management experience, ideally in an international setting.

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience in project and program management.
• Capacity to interact effectively in both the human rights and gender communities.
• Familiarity and experience with fundraising.
• Professional level English language skills.
• Proficiency in French, Spanish or Arabic would be an added advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.Collegial leader with the ability to work with a globally diverse team.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work quickly under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Travel to field offices will be required.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, an unedited writing sample and contact information for three references by 03/14/11 to jobs@ictj.org. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Please, no telephone calls/faxes.
Website: http://www.ictj.org/en/about/jobs/index.html

Workshop: Careers in International Development

If you're interested in International Development and are able to travel to DC, the Foreign Policy Association is hosting this workshop on March 23rd. This workshop will also be offered in NYC on March 30th. See the link for more information!

Workshop: Landing a Job in the Foreign Service

If you are in or around DC and are interested in the Foreign Service, you may be interested in this great event on April 12th sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. It will also be held April 5th in NYC if that's easier for you.

Job Posting: Program Officer, The Global Fund for Women, San Francisco CA

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The Global Fund for Women. San Francisco, CA, USA.
Open until filled.

Job Description:

The Program Officer position provides direct substantive support to the Program Director (PD) for Sub-Saharan Africa in order to implement a strategic, responsive and innovative grant-making program that addresses complex challenges in international women’s rights. The Program Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa reports to and is guided by the PD for Sub-Saharan Africa in developing grant-making plans for the region and in helping to review and coordinate correspondence from organizations that request support from the Global Fund for Women. This position supervises the interns for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Essential Job Functions:

Grant-Making

• Grant-making responsibility - Review and prioritize incoming grant requests from new groups for our seeding program (or sub-sects of our seeding program) as assigned by Program Director
• Develop and send Question Letters for seeding grants and larger grants as directed by PD
• Communicate with Global Fund Advisors for additional information on potential grant recipients in consultation with PD
• Help with the compilation of grants docket, including: preparing analysis of prospective group, helping research specific topics related to the region, and recommending grant amounts for seeding grants as assigned by the PD.
• Contribute to developing grant-making policies and analyzing regional, issues, trends, priorities, and strategies
• Contribute to developing annual plans, budgets, and new initiatives
• Oversee and conduct administrative tasks of portfolio flow (templates, data entries, correspondence, translations, etc.)
• Summarize and close final reports
• Assist PD in organizing and coordinating regional meetings and participate when required in outreach/regional meetings/grantee convenings
• Keep abreast of developments in the region through reading relevant materials, attending professional convenings as appropriate, to build knowledge of the region and of international women’s rights, and help shape the funding priorities for the region
• Manage and monitor the regional grant-making database as assigned by the Program Director

Outreach/Communications

• Articulate regional trends and grant-making priorities to external audiences, including media, donors and other entities as needed
• Serve as an informational source for grantees and other teams at GFW
• Coordinate linking opportunities between grantees and donors as needed under supervision of PD
• Meet with visitors seeking information about the Global Fund’s grant-making
• Conduct informational meetings and participate in public speaking engagements
• Help the Communications team in preparing publicity materials
• Join membership organizations relevant to work, (i.e., National Network of Grantmakers (NNG), Network of East-West Women, Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group (AGAG)
• Promote knowledge of the region at the Global Fund through information sessions and grantee presentations
• Represent the organization/regional team in conferences, other forums
• Contribute to outreach, communications, and development requests from other GFW teams

Management, Supervision and Leadership

• Supervise interns and volunteers as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required

• Strong knowledge of women’s rights issues in the region
• Strong knowledge of the economic, political, social and cultural trends in the region via previous work, study, or living experience
• Demonstrated interest in a career within the field of women’s philanthropy, women’s human rights, and commitment to the mission and vision of GFW
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to perform thorough, analytical and researched work
• Bilingual fluency in oral and written English and French required; 30% of grant applications are in French
• Understanding of diverse cultures
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to coordinate and manage complex tasks
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet frequent deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of geography
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and able to multi-task
• Demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a politically and culturally diverse environment.
• Able to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment, exhibiting flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop solid working relationships and interact with staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and issues
• Strong skills in a Macintosh and/or PC environment, and in using MS Office and database programs

Preferred

• Additional oral and written proficiency in other regional languages
• Prior experience in grant making or international development programming
• Ability to direct, supervise, and develop the Program Assistants and other staff members

Education and Experience:

• A minimum 3 years substantive professional, academic, and/or activist experience in international women’s rights issues, international social justice, or international development with overseas living/working experience in Africa
• BA/BS degree in social sciences is required
• Experience with monitoring and completing budgets, costing, and projections is preferred

Start Date and Compensation:

The projected start date for this position will be Late March, 2011. The Program Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture insurance; an excellent paid leave package; a generous retirement plan; a professional development stipend; and other benefits.

To Apply:

Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled. To submit your application materials, please visit our website http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities
All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:

• Cover letter, with the applicant’s current contact information
• Resume, including references with contact information
• 2-5 page writing sample, in English

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not process incomplete applications.

Job Posting: Field Coordinator, CARE, New York New York

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CARE helps alleviate global poverty by empowering women around the world to bring lasting change to their communities. CARE seeks a Field Coordinator within CARE�s Policy Advocacy Unit. The Field Coordinator will play an active role in the CARE Action Network (CAN), building it into a national force to support the fight against poverty. The incumbent joins a close-knit team of dedicated colleagues that works to influence U.S. development policies and programs that impact millions of people in the developing world and CARE�s work with them. The Field Coordinator (FC) will implement a regional strategy to mobilize CARE supporters and opinion leaders in order to engage members of Congress around CARE�s mission. To do this, the FC will build a cadre of advocates capable of reaching key U.S. legislators. The FC is most interested in �grasstop� individuals whose connections to elected officials can be utilized to advance CARE�s policy agenda. To build his/her list of advocates, the FC will collaborate with other departments within CARE, including those in Resource Development, Key Markets and Communications and Marketing. The FC will work under the direction of the Deputy Director for Citizen Advocacy and will contribute to national CAN objectives. He/she will assist in selecting critical members of Congress to target and developing national engagement tools (like CARE�s National Day of Action, the District and State Chairs program). The FC will represent CAN on her/his assigned inter-disciplinary issue team with colleagues from across the Global Advocacy and External Relations unit. She/he will contribute to a national strategy to build a constituency around that issue and will engage the rest of the Field Coordinators in implementing it. REQUIRES: Bachelor�s degree in international relations or similar field. Political acumen. Previous organizing experience with issue and/or political campaigns. Volunteer management. Strong public speaking and written communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of how US government policies are created. Knowledge and understanding of policy issues related to CARE�s mission. Interest in and willingness to travel. Word processing, PowerPoint, internet and social media skills. Special events planning and logistics coordination. Database management skills. Desired Skills: Experience with media outreach, public relations, education and online advocacy. TO APPLY: CARE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to workplace diversity. To apply, please visit www.care.org/careers.

Job Posting: Policy Advocate, CARE, Washington DC

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CARE helps alleviate global poverty by empowering women around the world to bring lasting change to their communities. CARE seeks a Policy Advocate within CARE�s Policy Advocacy Unit. Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Government Relations and/or Senior Policy Advocate I/II, the Policy Advocate analyzes USG legislation and administration policies; contributes to the formulation of CARE's policy positions on priority issues; and participates in one or more Issue Teams to support the development and implementation of USG and, where appropriate, global advocacy strategies. REQUIRES: Bachelor�s Degree. 5 years substantive legislative/ congressional similar experience. 3 years international development experience. Demonstrated ability to implement advocacy strategies within the USG and/or international contexts. Solid background and knowledge of legislative environment on Capitol Hill and related Executive branch departments. Knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding international development assistance policy and programs as well as its accompanying budget and appropriations processes. Excellent organizational, written and oral skills. Sound computer knowledge and skills. Desired Skills: Master's degree in political science/ international relations or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience as outlined below. 7-10 years or substantive legislative/ congressional experience or advocacy work. 5 years international development hands-on experience such as Peace Corps or NGO programs. Experience in representing an international organization to the US Congress and the Administration. TO APPLY: CARE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to workplace diversity. To apply, please visit www.care.org/careers.

Job Posting: Program Assistant, MENA, Washington DC

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Description:

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and journalists to build the civic institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE's key program areas include anti-corruption, advocacy, business associations, corporate governance, democratic governance, access to information, the informal sector and property rights, and women and youth. The Program Assistant for the Middle East and North Africa is responsible for providing program and administrative support for CIPE's programs for the Middle East and North Africa region, with specific emphasis on Yemen and the Gulf region.


Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain program, financial, correspondence and contract files, both in paper form and electronically
• Process and track payment requests, field office liquidations, travel expense reports, documents for signature, narrative and financial reports, etc.
• Prepare routine correspondence and mailings
• Communication with grantees in Arabic and English, written and spoken
• Assist in writing and compiling quarterly reports, proposals and budgets
• Handle international travel arrangements, events, and local meeting logistics
• Adhere to appropriate office procedures, CIPE and USAID policies and procedures

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent required
• 1-2 years of administrative office experience
• Background in international affairs and/or the Middle East with an emphasis on political and economic issues
• Computer skills, proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook. Internet research skills are highly desired.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills in English and Arabic
• Ability to handle multiple, detail-oriented tasks simultaneously with limited supervision
• Fluency in written and verbal English and Arabic is required.

Please do not apply if you do not meet these criteria.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send a resume or CV, cover letter, writing sample, and salary history to jobs@cipe.org subject “MENAPA- [YOURLASTNAME]”. No phone calls. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

There is a two-page limit on writing samples. Submissions demonstrating writer's ability to synthesize information are preferred. Applications submitted without writing samples will not be considered.

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.

Writing the Personal Statement

For those of you who might not be aware, Drexel University's writing center offers a number of practical workshops throughout the year. I recently attended "Writing the Personal Statement." During the workshop, the presenter emphasized that a personal statement is basically a persuasive essay. In a personal statement, you are working to emphasize not who you are but how who you are will integrate with the current culture of the graduate program, fellowship, or internship you are seeking. Successfully convincing your readers that you are a truly excellent candidate for a position requires that you understand the organization you are hoping to join (do some online research!) and that you understand who you are and what you might want. Knowing who you are and what you might want requires thoughtfully thinking about who you are and what conditions help you to flourish!   

All of the advice above applies equally to a cover letter as well as a personal statement. Potential employers want you to do a little work for them--show them how you and your skills integrate with the position as it is advertised.

Writing Resource

I recently learned about Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL). Click on "Job Search Writing" and you will then be able to click into a number of resources about cover letter writing, resumes, and CVs.

Drexel's own Steinbright Career Development Center offers similar resources. Use both, mix and match, and remember to email Monica Fauble mfauble@drexel.edu if you need help writing or editing any job-related resources.

Administrative Assistant: International Relief and Development, Arlington VA

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International Relief and Development is seeking an Administrative Assistant III who provides analytical and specialized administrative support and information management to relieve Chief, Business Development of complex and advanced administrative duties. Additionally, maintains a high standard of professionalism, efficiency, personal communication, discretion and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions: Preforms a wide range of administrative as well as general support duties of a highly responsible and confidential nature; Works independently with only general guidance on a variety of special projects with considerable latitude for independent judgment and initiative; Screens, prioritizes, directs and archives mail. Flags important information. Forwards informative materials to appropriate contacts and follow up on pending mail/ email; Coordinates calendar and appointments and organizes business meetings in a variety of venues. Frequently coordinates meeting with people from multiple locations; schedules meetings and sets up video/ audio/ net conferences; Provides administrative assistance for on and off-site meetings involving people from multiple locations; Prepares, processes and follows up on expense reports, invoices, and requests for payment; Composes both routines and non-routine correspondence (e.g. minutes, announcements, etc.). Researches prepares and edits presentations and special projects as needed; Establishes, manages and maintains an effective file system; Coordinates with departmental staff to review consultant contracts and invoices, track consultant deliverables, and organizes all within a database; Greets and attends to visitors; and Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years Administrative Assistant experience with increasing responsibility in a professional office environment. Excellent grammar and language skills, accurate spelling and proofing skills. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. Success Factors: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent visual attention to detail. Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results in a fast-paced, fluid and challenging work environment. Have a high priority on attention to detail and organization. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and in coordination with others. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and represent IRD at the highest level. Travel Requirements: None. Physical Requirements: Normal Office Conditions. TO APPLY: Please apply on-line through the "Careers" section of our website at www.ird.org/careers.

Job Posting: Program Manager, International Relgious Freedom, Washington DC

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Organization:

Freedom House

Location:

United States (Washington, DC)

Website:

www.freedomhouse.org

Contact Information:

Lorena Castro

Phone:

202.747.7019

Email:

recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Fax:

202.822.3893

Apply online:

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Description:

Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.
The right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion or belief is one of the most fundamental human rights. Yet protecting and promoting this right remains a significant challenge across the globe. The IRF program promotes international religious freedom norms through social and cultural understanding, as well as seeks legal protections in accordance with those norms. It seeks to build local capacity and link proponents of religious freedom on an international level. This position works directly with the Project Coordinator in Jakarta, Indonesia and reports to the Senior Program Manager for International Religious Freedom.

Basic Functions:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of current projects;
• Organize program activities in the US, Southeast Asia, and MENA region, including but not limited to meetings, strategy sessions, and trainings;
• Write initial drafts of reports, funding proposals, and other information on Freedom House projects;
• Provide initial review, and if necessary, recommend corrections and/or amendments to Senior Program Manager on all reporting;
• Manage and track expenses, including filing monthly and quarterly financial reports, drafting project budgets, and coordinating necessary payments and expense documentation;
• Research new funding, project, and advocacy opportunities;
• Develop and maintain copies of up-to-date program information (1-pagers, brochures, project activities, etc.);
• Maintain a database of contacts on International Religious Freedom;
• Conduct outreach to other DC-based organizations working on religious freedom and coordinate regular meetings of these groups;
• Assist in developing relationships on Capitol Hill with congressional staffers interested in religious freedom issues;
• Liaise directly with international and local partners on financial and narrative reporting, program activities, and other projects;
• Represent Freedom House at DC events/meetings relevant to program;
• Support Freedom House¡¦s ongoing advocacy of democratic governance and human rights issues through occasional contribution to Freedom House publications, articles, and press releases when relevant;
• Monitor news and recent developments relating to religious freedom issues around the world, with special focus on Southeast Asia and MENA regions;
• Other duties as assigned.

Field:

• Facilitate, process, and track requests by specific Freedom House Indonesia field staff to Washington and requests from headquarters to field office and their subsequent responses;
• Obtain weekly program updates from field staff and update DC staff on program/country developments at weekly staff meetings;
• Monitor key events in the country backstopped (mainly pertaining to religious freedom, but including other issues such as elections, major news stories, status of particularly relevant legislation, etc.);
• Conduct pre-departure briefings for Freedom House staff members traveling to country backstopped;
• Travel to workshops, meetings, or other events in the field as necessary.

We offer great benefits including

• 100% employer-paid dental Insurance
• 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
• 100% employer paid life insurance and Accidental death Insurance
• 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
• Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
• Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
• A really nice place to work
• And much more¡K¡K Qualified and Interested applicants
  Please send a resume, and cover letter with salary requirements to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax to (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR. Dept., referencing Req. 2011-007 Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
  EOE M/F/D/V
  
  

  Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree with a focus on international relations, political science, religious studies or related field; Master¡¦s degree strongly preferred
• 2-4 years experience in project management
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural communication skills
• Ability to build and cultivate strong partnerships
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and prioritize effectively
• Understanding of U.S. government compliance and funding mechanisms highly desirable
• Knowledge of Sharia law/Islamic legal systems/experience working in Muslim majority countries an asset
• Human rights advocacy experience highly desirable
• Discretion, flexibility, the ability to deal with and negotiate conflict effectively, and a sense of humor

Internship Posting: Latin American Writing Assignment, Work from Home, Unpaid

See the original posting here.

Organization:

Southern Pulse

Location:

(Washington DC (telecommute))

Website:

www.southernpulse.com

Contact Information:

Anna Miro

Email:

applicant@southernpulse.com

Description:

Southern Pulse is a growing information gathering and dissemination organization that uses field contacts and in country media sources to gather open source information on security and politics in Latin America. The internship position(s) will focus you on a particular sub-region in Latin America - Cent Am, the Andes, the Southern Cone, etc. - and involve information gathering from local media sources in Spanish/Portuguese (usually online), producing concise news feeds or "pulses" via a weekly intel cycle, and contributing to other Southern Pulse content collection and preparation.

The position is conducted remotely and usually requires 10-15 hours/week; it is unpaid but provides experience in analyzing security in Latin American, writing and editing, as well as access to the Southern Pulse database and potential future opportunities with the organization and Southern Pulse partner organizations.

Applicants may review the site at www.southernpulse.com.

Qualification:

Applicants should be focused on Latin America and be proficient in reading/translating Spanish-English; knowledge of Portuguese may help. This unpaid internship is for a period of three months, rolling application. Interested candidates may send a cover letter and CV to: americas@southernpulse.com.