Job Posting: Research Associate--Future of Peace Operations, Stimson Center, Washington DC

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Description:

The Stimson Center, a nonprofit public policy institute committed to finding and promoting practical, innovative solutions to security challenges, seeks a full-time research associate for the Future of Peace Operations program to work on issues related to peace operations, with a focus on conflict prevention and post-conflict rule of law issues, the United Nations and other multilateral organizations, and US and international policies in these areas. The Future of Peace Operations program builds a broader public dialogue on the role of peace operations in resolving conflict and building lasting peace. Peace operations comprise peacekeeping, the provision of temporary, post-conflict security by internationally mandated forces; and peacebuilding, those efforts undertaken by the international community to help a war-torn society create a self-sustaining peace.

The Research Associate will work under the direction of the Program Director and will support, lead and implement key components of research, writing and advocacy projects that advance knowledge, debate and policy-making related to these issues. This position will collaborate with Stimson staff and colleagues from partner institutions that work on similar issues.

Duties:

• Conduct original research and analysis to advance knowledge, debate and policy-making in the issue areas of peacekeeping and peacebuilding; and the UN's role in reestablishing rule of law institutions (criminal justice, corrections, police) in post-conflict environments.
• Manage substantial portions of ongoing projects (e.g., design and coordinate literature reviews and research initiatives; maintain project deadlines and calendar of activities; oversee project budget plans; liaise with partners and funders).
• Assist in the development of a computational model for peacekeeping and peacebuilding.
• Participate in program strategic thinking process, including brainstorming project ideas.
• Assist in hiring and providing day-to-day management of interns.
• Evaluate and report on new areas or components of research that advance the goals and objectives of the program.

To apply, please visit http://stimson.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-162609.html and click "Apply Now."

Qualification:

• Substantive knowledge of some aspects of the following: international peace and stability operations, with a focus on the UN's role in reestablishing rule of law institutions (criminal justice, corrections, police) in post-conflict environments; multilateral institutions, especially the United Nations and regional organizations, such as the European Union and African Union; understanding of US policymaking systems; familiarity with academic and research literature on conflict and security; knowledge of non-governmental organizations in peace and security field; knowledge of military and defense policies.
• Experience/training in statistical analysis, agent-based modeling or other computational modeling techniques desirable.
• Graduate degree with relevant research or Bachelors degree with three–four years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and to work well with peers in a team environment
• Substantive knowledge of countries or regions with UN peace operations. Written and/or spoken skills in languages of those regions are desirable.

Job Posting: Director of Programming and Training, Peace Corps, Washington DC

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Contact Information:

Office of Overseas Recruitment, Selection and Support

Phone:

202-692-2114

Email:

AOandDPTJobs@peacecorps.gov

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Description:

NOW HIRING DIRECTORS of PROGRAMMING and TRAINING (overseas)

The Peace Corps is looking for senior-level managers with exceptional skills to supervise staff and design and manage international development programs in a variety of fields such as health, education, small business development, and agriculture/environment that positively impact communities overseas. International and cross-cultural experience are required.

Directors of Programming and Training manage, advise, and develop teams of professional program and training staff to support Peace Corps Volunteers at post. Our Directors of Programming and Training oversee the planning, analysis, implementation, and monitoring of programs and training activities, support staff and Volunteers to meet the expectations of project partners, and conduct staff development. These directors guide coordination between working units to ensure effective strategic planning, cost-effective budgeting, and appropriate recommendations.

We seek candidates that are reflective of the diversity of Peace Corps and our Volunteers.

All Directors of Programming and Training must be United States citizens and must not have been associated with intelligence activities. Candidates should have work experience managing an international development program or business, and supporting staff and/or volunteers. Since approximately 90 percent of Peace Corps staff at each post are host country nationals, strong cross-cultural communication skills are critical.

The salary range for these positions is $61,759 - $138,137. All Peace Corps U.S. direct hire positions are time limited. Employees are appointed for a 30-month tour and may be granted a second tour for a maximum of five years (60 months) with the agency.

While many of the Director of Programming and Training positions do not require fluency in a language, some do. We anticipate a specific need for fluent French, Portuguese and Spanish speakers.

Peace Corps accepts applications for Director of Programming and Training positions throughout the year. There are 3 hiring cycles which take place in January, June and October. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application 6-9 months prior to the cycle for which they would like to be considered. Please visit our new overseas portal at http://pcoverseasjobs.avuedigital.us. There you can find more information about the position, as well as apply through the Find Jobs section. You must complete the on-line application to be considered for a Director of Programming and Training position; resumes are supplemental.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Overseas Recruitment, Selection and Support at 202-692-2114 or email AOandDPTJobs@peacecorps.gov.

Qualification:

1. At least one consecutive year of overseas work experience.
2. At least one consecutive year of experience performing supervisory functions that included responsibilities for establishing work plans, assigning work, and writing performance evaluations for multiple employees.

Job Posting: Assistant Category Manager, PepBoys, Philadelphia PA

This job description, located in Philadelphia, was sent to us by a former IAS student.

If you think that you might enjoy a fast-paced, upwardly-mobile position as a buyer at a national retail chain, please contact Monica mfauble@drexel.edu and she will put you in touch with the person who submitted this posting to us.

Summer Internship Posting, Ashoka, Arlington VA

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Ashoka, a globally-focused social entrepreneurship organization, is currently seeking summer interns (from June-September) for their office in Arlington, VA.  They offer positions in a number of areas including Marketing, Global Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, and Youth Ventures. 

Job Posting: Pact, Business Development Advisor; Washington DC

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Pact is seeking a Business Development Advisor in Washington, DC. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Partnership Development/ Donor Relations: Cultivate relationships with potential partner organizations; Develop relationships with donors - both with traditional US Government donors and non-traditional - for early opportunity identification and program design inputs; Map donor trends linked to strategies; Participate in industry/ sector events; Demonstrate leadership in relevant industry forums such as SID, InterAction, and other working groups. Strategy Design and Implementation: Support development of global, regional, and country level business plans; Develop 3-5 year country strategies in conjunction with relevant field and HQ- based staff; Design and implement program/ proposal specific capture strategies in conjunction with appropriate technical and/or country staff; Develop fundraising campaigns for specific initiatives; Identify key roles to carry out capture strategies; Develop targeted marketing materials, events and documents (white papers, concept papers, strategic plans) to gain visibility for Pact. Market research and intelligence: Facilitate new donor working groups to determine fit with Pact's missions, programs and operating systems and to conduct market research to identify appropriate opportunities for Pact; Conduct market research and identify funding opportunities around organizational strategy platform priorities; Conduct scoping/ intelligence gathering field trips. Proposal Management: Conduct competitive analysis of specific opportunities; Facilitate bid/no-bid decision-making process; Manage proposal preparation and the coordination of proposal inputs; Draft technical inputs for proposals, as needed and where knowledgeable; Coordinate various roles in proposal participation and proposal inputs from other units at Pact; Negotiate partnerships/ consortiums for specific proposal opportunities; Ensure proposal development timeliness and quality of product. Institutional Coordination and Learning: Support the development and roll-out of an IT platform; Support documentation of business development standard operating procedures; Develop training materials for Pact staff; Train and mentor Pact colleagues as well as partner organizations in business development; Contribute to writing and production of business development quarterly newsletter and other communications. QUALIFICATIONS: Established network of contacts in donor community including USAID, United Nations, World Bank as well as other multi-lateral, bi-lateral, corporate and foundation donors. Demonstrated experience in program design. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to manage large, dispersed project teams. Proficiency with IT-enabled communications and document exchange platforms, including CRM, Sharepoint and Live Meeting. Foreign language competence: French, Russian, other. Bachelor's degree plus 8-12 years of relevant experience in international development; MA preferred. TO APPLY: Please go to www.pactworld.org and complete an online application. 

Job Posting: Program Officer, Arctic/Bering Sea; Anchorage, Alaska

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World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer for its Alaska office. This position assists with the implementation of WWF's Bering Sea/ Arctic field program and involves research, administration, project management, and writing. The Program Officer will coordinate activities and exchange information with WWF's office in Russia, assist in report writing and support WWF's work with diverse partners throughout Alaska and eastern Russia. REQUIRES: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required; a graduate degree in natural resources management, environmental science, international development, or conservation policy is preferred. Also required: at least three years experience in biodiversity conservation; excellent written and oral communications; organizational and project management skills; excellent understanding of Russia, the Arctic, and international conservation; oral and written fluency in Russian. TO APPLY: visit our website http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs_iframe.cfm. Vacancy no: 11096

Gender and Wages

Evelyn Murphy and E.J. Graff, coauthors of Getting Even: Why Women Don't Get Paid Like Men and What to Do About It, provide an excellent overview of the wage gap between women and men in this article. Though a little dated, Murphy and Graff point out that women only earn 77 cents on the dollar for what their male counterparts earn. If you're looking for up-to-date information about gender discrimination in the workplace, Murphy and Graff's website The WAGE Project (Women Are Getting Even) contains an excellent selection of resources including links to federal and state discrimination laws as well as a website where you can benchmark your salary and figure out what you are worth within the context of a particular position.