Job Posting: Legislative Research, The Embassy of Korea; Washington DC

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Organization:

The Embassy of Republic of Korea

Location:

United States (WASHINGTON, DC, DC)

Website:

http://www.dynamic-korea.com/notice/view.php?uid=201100009572&main=NOT

Contact Information:

Rosa Lee

Phone:

202-939-5625

Email:

embassyofkorea@yahoo.com

Fax:

2023870205

Description:

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea seeks an intelligent, self-motivated, articulate Researcher with Capitol Hill background to work with diplomats in the Congressional Section.

The Researcher's primary responsibilities include:

• Performing short- and long-term research projects, as requested by the members of the Embassy;
• Writing reports, newsletters, correspondence and additional material as requested;
• Monitoring news reports, legislation, government documents, statements and briefings;
• Handling delegations between the US and the ROK;
• Maintaining ties with Capitol Hill and the academic community; and
• Other miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Application deadline is Friday August 5, 2011. Interested candidates should send a resume, short writing sample, and cover letter, in English, to embassyofkorea@yahoo.com.


Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Qualification:

A Bachelor's degree and experience on Capitol Hill and/or legislative background is required. The successful candidate will also likely have:

• Demonstrated interest in current events, East Asia, U.S.-R.O.K. relations, and U.S. foreign policy;
• Strong research and analytical abilities;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Effective cross-cultural capabilities;

Job Posting: Program Officer, Freedom House; Washington DC

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Position Summary
The Program Officer will assist the Latin America team in the implementation of projects related to human rights and democracy, with the special emphasis in Cuba programs. The Program Officer will provide programmatic and administrative support, including monitoring and evaluating project implementation, writing programmatic reports, processing payments, reporting on financial transactions, liaising with external partners and helping in fundraising efforts. He/she will also be responsible for other financial and administrative duties.
Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Track country and regional developments, including news on a daily basis
• Help identifying potential partners; assist in the project¡¦s strategic planning, providing support in adapting the program to the realities on the ground
• Liaise with external partners and consultants
• Write briefing materials, quarterly and other programmatic reports for internal and external audiences
• Monitor project implementation and maintain tracking records of programmatic progress
• Assist in fundraising efforts, writing funding proposals
• Write contracts, letters of agreement, process payments and produces financial reports
• Translate documents from Spanish to English and vice-versa
• Assist in administrative and logistical preparation of events
• Other administrative duties, as assigned

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 and dismemberment
• 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
• And much more...

Qualification:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (verbally and in writing)
• Excellent editing, writing and research skills
• Ability to work effectively to meet set goals in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong ability to apply effective organizational and multitasking skills to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a program team
• Extensive knowledge of Latin America and Cuba

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: 2011-045 Program Officer Latin America. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. EOE M/F/D/V

Job Posting: Receptionist, William Penn Foundation; Philadelphia

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Located in Center City, Philadelphia, The William Penn Foundation is seeking an experienced and personable Receptionist to provide a warm and courteous greeting to visitors and staff. The Receptionist is responsible for all front-desk functions including telephone coverage, facility requests, mail distribution, and kitchen support, as well as administrative responsibilities for grants management and other departments. This is a full-time position. It requires a high degree of professionalism, dependability, and discretion.
Responsibilities:

• Routing Messages
• Greeting visitors and staff
• Mail/Package receipt and distribution
• Data entry related to grant files and matching gifts
• Check transmittal letters and e-mail notifications to grantees
• Invoicing
• Tracking meeting calendars and conference room reservations
• Preparing letters and other communications
• Liaison with building management
• Kitchen responsibilities
• Related administrative functions

Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of front-desk and administrative support experience
• Interest in philanthropy
• Professional and polished interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team or independently
• Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity
• Capable of maintaining confidential information
• PC proficient (MS Word, Outlook, and Excel), able to learn new software programs with ease
• Able to sit for long periods of time and lift packages weighing ten or more pounds
• Comfortable in an administrative support role
• BA/BS Degree is preferred

The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that foster rich cultural expression, strengthen children’s futures and deepen connections to nature and community. In partnership with others, the Foundation works to advance a vital, just and caring community.

Interested candidates should send letter of interest, resume, and salary requirement to:
Human Resources Manager
The William Penn Foundation,
Two Logan Square, 11^th Floor,
100 N. 18^th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2757
jobs@wpennfdn.org
www.williampennfoundation.org
FAX: 215-988-1827