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Employment Opportunities (U.S) ................................................................................. 3 Strategy Officer, The World Bank, Washington, D.C. ................................................... 3 Intelligence Specialist, NIMITZ Operational Intelligence Center, Naval Warfare Department, Suitland, MD ............................................................................................ 5 International Relations Specialist, US Department of Energy, Washington, D.C. ......... 6 Assistant Professor of International Relations, University of South Carolina, Los Angeles, CA ................................................................................................................. 8 Intelligence Specialist (Operations), U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Location negotiable after selection ............................................................................... 9 Associate Director of Research and Analysis, National Council on Crime and Delinquency, Madison, WI ......................................................................................... 11 Senior Political Affairs Officer, P5, United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations, New York, NY ......................................................................................... 13 Project Coordinator, ChildFund International, Washington, D.C. ................................ 16 Senior Gender and Youth Specialist, International Center for Research on Women, Washington, D.C. ....................................................................................................... 17 Development and Communications Manager, Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC), Washington, D.C. .......................................................................................... 20 Assistant Professor, Comparative Politics (Stamford Campus), University of Connecticut, Stamford, CT ......................................................................................... 22 Digital Media Officer, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, New York, NY ..................... 23 Senior Policy & Outreach Advisor, Global Women’s Institute, Washington, D.C. ....... 26

Employment Opportunities (International) ................................................................ 28

Young Women Emerging Leader Officer, Norwegian Refugee Council, Gaza ........... 28 Deputy Director, Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand .................................................................................................................................. 29 Senior Protection Officers - ProCap, Norwegian Refugee Council, Global ................. 31 Information, Counselling and Legal Assistant Project Manager, Norwegian Refugee Counsel, Erbil, Iraq .................................................................................................... 32 Senior Officer for Africa Engagement, Girls Not Brides, Various Locations ................ 34 Data Protection Specialist, Europol, The Hague, Netherlands ................................... 36 Communication Officer, The Union North America, Sao Paolo, Brazil ........................ 38 Advocacy Officer, Open Society Foundations – Open Society Justice Initiative, London, United Kingdom ......................................................................................................... 39 Chief of Party, World Learning, Jordan ...................................................................... 42 Gender Specialist, The Gender Audit of USAID/Pakistan Mission Programming, Pakistan ..................................................................................................................... 44

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Managing Director, Crisis and Security Consulting, Control Risks, Mexico City, Mexico .................................................................................................................................. 46

Fellowships, Grants, Internships, and Academic Opportunities ............................. 49

Policy Development Intern, Service Women’s Action Network, Washington, D.C. ..... 49 Policy Research Internship, European Policy Network, Brussels, Belgium ................ 50 OWLC Internship, Open World, Washington, D.C. ..................................................... 51 Program Fellow, Clinton Foundation, New York, NY .................................................. 52

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Employment Opportunities (U.S)

Strategy Officer, The World Bank, Washington, D.C. Deadline: September 29, 2015 Position Description: The Development Finance Vice-Presidency (DFi) is responsible for the management and monitoring of policies and procedures for the World Bank’s development financing vehicles. DFi is composed of three departments: Resource Mobilization / Corporate Finance; Development Partner Relations; and Trust Funds and Partnerships. The Resource Mobilization Strategy (RMS) team is one of four units in the Corporate Finance and Resource Mobilization department. This newly created team has two primary tasks: i) Lead the long-term strategic agenda on the Future of IDA relating to catalyzing IDA resources towards delivering on the WBG goals and the emerging post-2015 development agenda; this in particular includes building a policy framework under which additional non-concessional financing could be provided to IDA countries in a manner consistent with achieving greatest development impact while ensuring financial sustainability; ii) Ensure these IDA reforms are effectively linked to the broader WBG strategic initiatives underway. Critically the RMS team is expected to ensure collaboration and coordination across Operations and Finance units. Within DFi, the RMS team is closely integrated with the IDA Operations and Finance teams, as well as IBRD’s Corporate Finance team. Across Finance Partners, a range of risk, treasury, accounting, and budget teams are involved in these reforms. All Bank’s Operations Units play a key role in assessing the demand from clients, designing operational policies consistent with the WBG goals and strategy, and delivering IDA resources and priorities. Other corporate units, such as Legal and External Communications and Relations, as well as IFC and MIGA, are also involved. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment. Responsibilities include:

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P a g e | 4 The Operations Officer will work under the supervision of the RMS Manager. S/he is expected to be responsible for the following tasks and duties:

• Undertake specific analytical tasks on IDA’s future, writing the technical notes associated to these tasks;

• Draft briefings, talking points and background material; • Assist in the preparation of background information for meetings and policy papers,

in coordination with other teams; • Coordinate and integrate inputs for senior management and Board briefings.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: A relevant advanced degree (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, etc.)

• 5 years of relevant experience • Sustained record of achieving high-quality substantive results over an extended

period • Excellent conceptual skills and the capacity to respond quickly, selectively and with

flexibility to a wide range of issues • Demonstrated skills in analytical tools and quantitative technics • Excellent organizational skills and ability to 'multitask' with the capacity to follow up

systematically and efficiently on a broad set of initiatives and decisions • Proven ability to interact effectively with clients, including ability to assist clients at

all levels in their analysis, recommendation formulation, and follow-through with a focus on results

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues across boundaries and across the WB Group, and ability to liaise tactfully as a member of a multicultural team

• Excellent presentational and writing skills are essential Competencies

• Client Orientation: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests, or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success

• Drive for Results: Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so.

• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion: Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.

• Knowledge, Learning and Communication: Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.

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• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making: Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work.

How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here. Intelligence Specialist, NIMITZ Operational Intelligence Center, Naval Warfare Department, Suitland, MD Deadline: September 29, 2015 Position Description: Serve as a functional subject matter expert and senior analyst for the SPECTRUM Information Dominance Warfare Division at the GG-14 grade level. Oversee analysis and production tasks related to non-kinetic warfare analysis, to include cyber threats and foreign military command and control, communications, computers, combat systems, and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems and networks. This position is located in the Office of Naval Intelligence, Nimitz Operational Intelligence Center (OIC), Suitland, MD. Responsibilities include: The Operations Officer will work under the supervision of the RMS Manager. S/he is expected to be responsible for the following tasks and duties:

• Undertake specific analytical tasks on IDA’s future, writing the technical notes associated to these tasks;

• Draft briefings, talking points and background material; • Assist in the preparation of background information for meetings and policy papers,

in coordination with other teams; • Coordinate and integrate inputs for senior management and Board briefings.

Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

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P a g e | 6 In order to qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing some or all of the following duties: 1) leading in-depth research and all-source intelligence analysis and production; 2) researching, developing, and writing or presenting complex analyses on key national security and intelligence issues for senior audiences; 3) monitoring and assessing foreign military capabilities and operations (4) Collaborating with intelligence community organizations and relevant customer/partner organizations or operations; (5) mentoring others in developing and applying analytical and critical thinking skills; (6) support customer requirements by evaluating national security issues and providing proactive and predictive products. Key requirements:

• You must be a US Citizen. • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. www.sss.gov • Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. • Selectee may be required to successfully complete a trial period. • Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. • Selectee may be required to successfully complete a polygraph examination • See special requirements section for additional requirements.

How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here. International Relations Specialist, US Department of Energy, Washington, D.C. Deadline: October 1, 2015 Position Description: The Office of American Affairs (IA-32) under the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia and the Americas (IA-30) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for International Affairs (IA), is responsible for developing strategies to foster collaborative energy R&D and deployment activities and partnerships, and to encouraging energy investment and trade that will improve energy security, strengthen economic competitiveness and further global environmental initiatives in the Americas. The Office contributes to the formulation of policies designed to remove impediments to international energy trade that will improve accessibility in world energy markets. The Office analyzes energy policy, market trends, investment and trade issues and their impact on U.S. national security, foreign policy, climate policy, and trade policy objectives. The Office coordinates DOE policy issues and working

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P a g e | 7 relationships with specific nations and international organizations in the Western Hemisphere, and serves as the primary DOE point of contact with these countries and organizations. The Office implements policies and programs aimed at enhancing exports of U.S. energy services, commodities and equipment and serves as the Department's focal point for energy firms seeking Federal assistance to overcome barriers in Western Hemisphere markets. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct analyses for comprehensive and long-term planning for DOE's international activities for assessing energy, and energy and climate-related developments, including investment, trade, transportation, research and infrastructure in the Western Hemisphere. Utilizes knowledge of a range of domestic and international energy issues which allows incumbent to assist in the development of policy options and strategies, presents policy recommendations that achieve U.S. energy investment and trade initiatives and objectives in the Western Hemisphere.

• Prepare comprehensive briefings, speeches, and testimony given by the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and other senior DOE Officials. Develops background briefing/position papers for senior DOE management on the energy policies, strategies, and programs of assigned countries in the Western Hemisphere for u during bilateral and multilateral discussions.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of DOE international affairs programs, policies and issues in the Western Hemisphere, and gives guidance and recommendations to responsible office representatives. Assists in identifying, conducting, and coordinating studies of policy issues which affect DOE and other U.S. agencies' programs, activities, and relationships. Responds to requests for information from within DOE and elsewhere in the USG, industry, trade, and other interest groups. Represents the Department and the USG in meetings with foreign officials both here and abroad.

• Develop and maintains personal contacts as necessary to develop working relationships to support projects and resolve problems and difficulties as they relate to analyzing existing or proposed policies that affect DOE energy demand analyses and projections.

• Assist the Director in interagency and intergovernmental meetings, and ensures the coordination and completion of follow-up actions within the Office and the Department.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to analysis and long-term planning in assessing international energy issues.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive briefings, and other written materials.

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• Demonstrated ability to give guidance and make recommendations to leadership and agency staff.

• Skill in developing and maintaining personal contacts to develop working relationships to support projects and resolve problems.

• Skill in coordinating interagency and intergovernmental meetings and following up on action items.

• Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.

How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here. Assistant Professor of International Relations, University of South Carolina, Los Angeles, CA Deadline: October 1, 2015 Position Description: The School of International Relations in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of International Relations, beginning Fall 2016. We are particularly interested in applicants proficient in spatial analysis of international affairs—GIS, spatial statistics, and other computational modeling methods. Applications of special interest include but are not limited to conflict mapping, climate-change impacts, and political-economic development. The successful applicant will teach spatial methods for IR at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as other courses depending on substantive or regional specialization. The Ph.D. is required by time of appointment. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

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P a g e | 9 Intelligence Specialist (Operations), U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Location negotiable after selection Deadline: October 6, 2015 Position Description: Serves as an Intelligence Specialist and Counterintelligence (CI) Special Agent. Establishes, promotes, and maintains liaison relationships with U.S. and/or Host Nation intelligence, security, law enforcement, and military operations, at the local and regional levels. Advises regional Operations Officer, Commander and supported commands on anti-terrorism/force protection and foreign intelligence service threats. Conducts the fully range of counterintelligence (CI), counterespionage (CE) investigative activities, CI Special Operations and CI collection, to include interviews, records checks, the application of approved special investigative techniques and other activities. Provides CI input to Threat Vulnerability Assessments. Broadens CI awareness and education through Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) briefings, personal interviews, and the Covering Agent Program (CAP). Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Experience required: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as intelligence-related research, analysis, collections and/or operations. This experience must have included and/or demonstrated a detailed knowledge of counterintelligence (CI) concepts, principles, and practices in conducting CI special operations and collection; analyzing/evaluating CI, Counterespionage (CE), and/or Counterterrorism (CT) operations/technical investigations; and advising senior staff/officials on CI, CE, and/or CT operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG/GS-12).

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P a g e | 10 Progressively responsible experience is that which has included intelligence-related research, analysis, collections and /or operations. This experience should have included intelligence analysis and/or production, intelligence collection and/or operations, counterintelligence, or threat support directly related to the position to be filled. This experience should demonstrate: Knowledge of intelligence processes, cycle and organizations; Knowledge of and/or ability to use research tools such as library holdings, photographs, statistics, graphics and maps; Knowledge of the systems, procedures and methods of analyzing, compiling, reporting and disseminating intelligence data; and/or Knowledge of organization(s) for and methods of collecting and analyzing intelligence data. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Counterintelligence (CI) concepts, methodologies, statutory requirements and procedures.

• Knowledge of mission and functions of U.S. and host nation intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

• Knowledge of Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) and Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO).

• Skill in technical intelligence communications. NOTE: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency so long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower grade in the series. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. • Two year trial period may be required. • Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented

Information (SCI) security clearance. • Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence Scope

Polygraph Examination and pass random examinations thereafter in accordance with Army Regulation 380-67, Personnel Security Program.

• In accordance with Change 3 of AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, the incumbent of this position must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drugs prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

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• Must sign and comply with the provisions of a mobility (rotation) agreement. Mobility may include unaccompanied tours.

• All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended temporary duty (TDY) or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management.

• May be required to perform TDY of at least 20% of the time and may be subject to extended TDY.

• Must have successfully completed all required certification courses and training for the discipline, position and grade as directed by the CG, INSCOM, and the MICECP Program Manager or otherwise established in the program manager guide. In accordance with AR 381-20, Ch 15-2 and the MICECP Career guide, the incumbent of this position must have successfully completed the Counterintelligence Special Agent Course, Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Must successfully complete the Civilian Education System – Basic Course.

• Must execute a classified information Non-Disclosure Agreement. How to Apply: Find more information about requirements and the application process here. Associate Director of Research and Analysis, National Council on Crime and Delinquency, Madison, WI Deadline: October 9, 2015 Position Description: The National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) is a nonprofit social justice research organization that promotes just and equitable social systems for individuals, families, and communities through research, public policy, and practice. We envision a just society in which people are safe and supported in their communities and treated with dignity by the systems that serve them. For more than 100 years, our research has informed better system responses at all points of contact. NCCD has three offices, in Madison, Wisconsin; Oakland, California; and Washington, DC; and operates the NCCD Children's Research Center (CRC), which collaborates with jurisdictions around the world to use research to improve service delivery to children and families. Our projects span jurisdictions across the United States, Canada, Australia, Bermuda, Taiwan, and Singapore.

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P a g e | 12 Responsibilities include:

• Manages the research and analytics group and NCCD's portfolio of research and analysis projects. Responsible for supporting the professional development of the research and analytics group and for promoting NCCD's research and analysis capabilities externally.

• Coordinates research staff assignments. Makes operational decisions on a day-to-day basis concerning the priority of project work, technical analysis, research methods, and similar tasks.

• Develops research and analytics training for research personnel. • Represents the research team on major strategic initiatives and advises others in the

organization on research and data analytics issues. • Assesses clients' research needs, recommends methodologies, responds to RFPs, and

develops research proposals. • Monitors projects to ensure compliance with timing, budgetary, and quality

requirements. • Resolves research issues and questions of methodology, analysis, and interpretation. • Oversees the recruitment and hiring of research staff. • Speaks at professional conferences to advance NCCD's mission, research, and system

improvement initiatives. • Publishes articles in peer-reviewed journals and NCCD publications. • Works with NCCD's chief program officer on the operating budget for the research

and analytics team. • Supports strategies to ensure agency focus on core areas that support the

organization's strategic direction. Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in social science, math, computer science, law, or public policy. Knowledgeable in the fields of child welfare, juvenile justice, and/or human services practice.

• Proficient in qualitative and quantitative research designs, data collection methods, and types of research.

• Knowledge of SQL, especially query writing and methods for manipulating data from relational databases, is a plus. Knowledge of SPSS is a plus, especially in the area of syntax writing to describe data, match files, and aggregate data.

• Advanced writing, public speaking, project management, and grant-writing skills. • Demonstrated ability to raise funds and secure grants from public- and private-sector

sources. • Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.

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P a g e | 13 How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here. Senior Political Affairs Officer, P5, United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations, New York, NY Deadline: November 17, 2015 Position Description: Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures. Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note. This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations for a period of one year. Extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval. This position is located in the Policy and Best Practices Service of the Policy, Evaluation and Training Division, Department of Peacekeeping Operations and Department of Field Support and the incumbent will report directly to the Chief of Service. Responsibilities include: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Policy, Evaluation and Training Division (DPET), and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Policy and Best Practices Service (PBPS), the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

• Advises and support the Chief, PBPS, in defining, directing and producing identified lessons learned and best practices, in-depth analyses of emerging policy and cross-cutting policy and doctrinal products relating to peacekeeping;

• Defines, directs and produces in-depth analyses on emerging policy and doctrinal questions relating to peacekeeping. This includes analyses of the types of challenges that peacekeeping operations are likely to face in future and the ways in which the Organization should be preparing to meet them;

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• Analyses the political and strategic implications of requests and queries made by Member States and provides such assessment to the senior officers concerned within the Department;

• Advises the Chief of PBPS and the Director of DPET in negotiations with Member States regarding, for instance, policy and reform issues, and enhancing the capacity for United Nations Peacekeeping;

• Liaises with and represents PBPS and DPET, vis-à-vis, inter alia, Permanent Missions, United Nations legislative bodies, ad hoc groups of Member States, other Departments of the Secretariat, United Nations Programmes and Specialized Agencies, as well as representatives of NGOs, and academic institutions;

• Provides briefings and lectures to military, diplomatic, academic NGO audiences on the subject of peacekeeping, and participates in conferences/seminars and meetings on issues related to the work of the Department;

• Maintains continuous contact with a small network of leading scholars in the field of peacekeeping in order to keep abreast of current thinking and writing on peacekeeping issues;

• Drafts various documents, such as selected reports of the Secretary-General to the General Assembly and/or to the Security Council, talking points and briefing notes for meetings with Senior Officials;

• Prepares, or approves drafts of, statements and speeches for the USG; - Manages the daily administrative affairs of the Section, including supervision of team leaders and front office staff, development of team and section work plans;

• Advises the Chief, PBPS, on recruitment, personnel and budgetary matters and fundraising efforts with donors.

Qualifications: Competencies

• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of the subject matter; - Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; - Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; - Shows persistence when faced with difficult challenges; - Remains clam in stressful situations.

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies-Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required-Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work-

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Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning-Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary-Uses time efficiently.

• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow-Empowers others to translate vision into results-Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives-Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support-Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions-Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo-Shows the courage to take unpopular stands-Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrate knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

• Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly-Gathers relevant information before making a decision-Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them-Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization-Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information-Checks assumptions against facts-Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision-Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, public policy, law, history or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in policy analysis on issues relating to the fields of United Nations peacekeeping, conflict prevention, peace and security matters, or related area is required. Experience in complex research methodologies and analysis of processes and procedures, i.e. in identifying good practice is required. Experience in drafting policy documents and engaging with peacekeeping stakeholders is required. Substantive professional experience working in, or closely with, United Nations peacekeeping operations in the field is desirable. Publication of works and books is desirable.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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P a g e | 16 How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here. Project Coordinator, ChildFund International, Washington, D.C. Posted: September 18, 2015 Position Description: The Project Coordinator will support ChildFund International’s Grants Acquisition and Management team by coordinating key processes related to the development and submission of proposals for institutional donors. This position offers an opportunity to work with ChildFund National Offices staff to develop proposals to be submitted to institutional donors. This position includes travel to ChildFund’s countries of operation. Responsibilites include: Proposal Development • Support development of National Offices and donor capture plans, including research of

donor interests, facilitate discussion of ChildFund’s program strengths, and drafting of capture plan.

• Support proposal development team: Coordinate proposal development process; monitor websites to identify new opportunities, analyze solicitation and draft compliance matrix, proposal calendar, and checklists, and support final production.

• In coordination with the proposal team, drafts capacity statements, past performance references, management plans, and some sections of the technical proposal

• Reviews technical documents and ChildFund programs to inform go/no go decisions, problem analysis, partnering and staffing decisions

• Participates in the development of budgets and budget narratives. Document cost assumptions and certify cost data. Obtain cost information, contact vendors and obtain quotes when necessary. Compile cost proposal annexes

• In coordination with the proposal manager, collaborates in the review of technical and cost proposals to ensure compliance with donor requirements

• Acts as proposal manager in proposals in the range of $500,000 to $750,000. Support ChildFund’s Grant Acquisition Strategies • In close collaboration with the Sr. Manager, Business Development and ChildFund’s

technical experts, gathers data, researches and analyzes funding trends among key donors/clients. Undertakes business intelligence research to inform strategic planning

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P a g e | 17 • Participates in conferences, as well as meetings with prospective partners and funders • Oversee and maintain the global business development pipeline • Provides support in maintaining web-based knowledge management tools using

Salesforce and SharePoint. • Provides logistical support to the organization of trainings and presentations Qualifications:

• Knowledge of USAID regulations and budgeting for USG-funded projects • Strong budgeting and data analysis skills • Outstanding writing skills in English • In-depth knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Project, and Adobe. Ability to

learn Sharepoint and Salesforce is required. • Must have the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work well under

time constraints and meet deadlines. • Ability to read and speak in French or Spanish is required. • Travel to ChildFund’s National Offices may be required (up to 30% of LOE). This

position offers opportunities for TDYs in ChildFund’s National Offices. • A minimum of 3 years of professional experience, preferably, with experience related

to international development, proposal development and execution, or experience related to areas focusing on household economic strengthening, youth employability, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, child development or child protection.

• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of USG donors (i.e. USAID, DOL, State, etc.) multilateral, foundations, and other institutions’ grant making initiatives

• BA/BS required or equivalent experience in public administration, international relations, economics or a related field preferred.

How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

Senior Gender and Youth Specialist, International Center for Research on Women, Washington, D.C. Posted: September 19, 2015 Position Description:

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P a g e | 18 ICRW is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist who is a thought leader in the fields of gender and youth development. The Senior Technical Specialist will conceptualize, lead and provide technical oversight to multiple research and evaluation projects focused on gender, youth development and adolescent health and rights. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to projects across topics, including positive youth development, child marriage, girls’ education, adolescent health, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. S/he will also contribute to and lead conceptual and business development opportunities and contribute actively to the Gender, Population and Development portfolio and ICRW more broadly. Travel of at least 20-25% will be required. Responsibilities include: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation: Designs rigorous observational research studies and experimental and quasi-experimental intervention studies. Works in multi-disciplinary teams to lead, design, supervise, and undertake mixed-methods research encompassing innovative qualitative methods and quantitative surveys. Analyzes primary and secondary data using appropriate methods, writes incisive products for diverse audiences, including research reports, peer-reviewed publications, and other outputs, such as policy briefs and reader-friendly blogs. Develops conceptual models and M&E frameworks to guide research and program evaluation. Project Management: Serves as project director, overseeing and contributing to development and management of project implementation (including workplans and budgets), supervision of project staff and consultants, liaising with ICRW support units and managing partner relationships. Business Development: Develops areas of research and proposals that complement and build on ongoing research efforts and contribute to achieving ICRW’s overall strategic objectives. Works closely with colleagues to conceptualize and design proposals and projects, as well as to disseminate findings. Identifies potential funding sources and actively cultivates potential opportunities. Representation: Maintains professional expertise and recognition outside of ICRW through publishing and speaking in relevant forums. Authors publications and represents ICRW in the media and with colleague organizations; serves on coalitions and builds policy advocacy efforts in line with current research program. Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Public Health, Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Demography, International Development, Anthropology).

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• Minimum six years of post-Ph.D. experience or ten years of post-Master’s experience conducting research and evaluation internationally, with a focus on developing countries.

• Expertise in adolescent and youth health and/or development • Extensive experience in the design and conduct of formative, operations and

evaluation research in gender, health and social sciences • Experience with designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks

and methods for projects of varying types and sizes. • Quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis skills, to include expertise with one or

more of the following analytical software packages: SPSS, STATA, AtlasTi, NVivo • Experience conducting research with adolescents and youth, including the use of

participatory methods • Ability to effectively manage and juggle multiple projects, including staffing,

workplans, deliverables, timelines and budgets • Experience in leadership of multi-disciplinary research teams • Experience providing training, capacity building and technical assistance for research

and programming related to gender and youth • Demonstrated successful project management skills, along with maturity, diplomacy,

and independence to work effectively with in-country partners, donors and project staff

• Strong strategic sense for business development, committed to developing an innovative research and program base

• Strong networking and negotiation skills in order to identify, cultivate and sustain viable relationships with donors and other partners as well as communicate knowledgeably about project concepts, progress and impact

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated supervisory and mentorship skills • Experience leading research projects funded by USAID, DfID and UN donors highly

desired • High-level of proficiency in English required and one proficiency in other language

highly preferred How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

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P a g e | 20 Development and Communications Manager, Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC), Washington, D.C. Posted: September 21, 2015 Position Description: The Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC) is an independent, impartial 501(c)3 charitable organization founded in 1998 by U.S. veterans and humanitarian advocates to promote peace and development in Iraq. We work to advance that mission through lifesaving advocacy, youth-focused field work, and genuine partnerships with Iraqi civil society and the country’s youth. EPIC is funded by the contributions of private foundations and individuals who share our commitment to building a brighter future for all Iraqis. Responsibilities include: Fundraising: Develop and implement a comprehensive Development Plan to expand EPIC’s base of support through individual and major gifts, corporate donors, special events, public and private grants.

• Grant Writing & Management • Identify and secure grant revenue to fund organizational needs and special projects. • Steward relationships with program officers to increase changes of grant support. • Submit timely grant applications and reports. Individual Donors • Recruit and steward individual donors, ensuring that all donors are appropriately

recognized and receive regular communication; manage donor management system. • Develop major donor initiative, and work with the Executive Director to solicit gifts. • Manage and execute the organization’s fundraising appeals through direct mail and

online fundraising. • Create a monthly giving program encouraging current donors to increase their annual

gifts. Event Planning • Manage our small fundraising and happy hour events. • Oversee all logistics of these events, including recruitment and management of

volunteers, sponsors, guests, venue, etc. Communications:

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P a g e | 21 Develop and implement organization’s communications plan, consistently and effectively communicating with supporters and stakeholders in alignment with program needs and strategic goals.

• Oversee creation and updating of high-quality, effective and consistent materials including website, monthly e-newsletter, social media, public relations, promotional materials, reports, etc.

• Serve as writer and editor of organizational communications. • Maintain and expand strategic social media efforts.

Administrative:

• Manage one to two volunteer interns. • Engage the Board of Directors, enlisting and motivating them to participate in

fundraising activities. • Work with Executive Director and Program Associate to develop the annual budget

and monitor finances. Qualifications: We are looking for candidates with the ability to effectively fill and grow this role. We expect that qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years of fundraising experience and a bachelor’s degree, as well as the following characteristics:

• Committed to EPIC’s mission of advancing peace and development in Iraq through public advocacy, youth-focused humanitarian action, and genuine partnerships with organizations and individuals in Iraq.

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising; demonstrated track record of raising funds from foundations, individuals, corporations and/or events.

• Creativity, initiative, and follow-through. • Attention to detail and ability to build and maintain systems/processes. • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to adapt

messages to different audiences. • Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within EPIC as well as

develop external relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. • Ability to skillfully manage multiple projects with limited time and resources.

Comfort with “managing up” to support Executive Director and Board fundraising efforts.

• Experience with donor databases and social media. • Strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver with a strong work ethic and sense of

responsibility. • Comfort and demonstrated success serving both as an external face of the

organization and working internally to build the necessary strategy and systems.

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P a g e | 22 A candidate may blend academic excellence with practical experience. The individual must have the ability to undertake cutting edge outreach, communications, targeted marketing, and fundraising, and have an interest in engaging with individual donors, foundations, and prospective supporters. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here. Assistant Professor, Comparative Politics (Stamford Campus), University of Connecticut, Stamford, CT Posted: September 21, 2015 Position Description: The Department of Political Science at University of Connecticut is seeking to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Comparative Politics, beginning in the Fall of 2016. The successful candidate will provide undergraduate teaching and service at the University's Stamford campus, but will occasionally have the opportunity to teach a graduate seminar and contribute to the research opportunities at the University's main campus in Storrs. The UConn Stamford campus is located 40 miles from New York City. Reappointment and tenure will be determined by the Department of Political Science at Storrs, with input from the Stamford campus.

The University is entering a transformational period of growth supported by the $1.7B Next Generation Connecticut (http://nextgenct.uconn.edu/) and the $1B Bioscience Connecticut (http://biosciencect.uchc.edu/) investments and a bold new Academic Plan: Path to Excellence (http://issuu.com/uconnprovost/docs/academic-plan-single-hi-optimized_1). As part of these initiatives, UConn has hired more than 450 new faculty members at all ranks during the past three years. We are pleased to continue these investments by inviting applications for this faculty position in the Department of Political Science.

The Department of Political Science has 37 faculty members, over 500 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students, and actively engages in research in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Public Law. Our faculty have enjoyed recognition for their scholarship both nationally and internationally. The department has traditionally featured an active Colloquia series that highlights scholars from

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P a g e | 23 UConn and other universities, as well as opportunities for collaboration with the Human Rights Institute, Africana Studies Institute, Asian and Asian American Studies Institute, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, El Instituto, and many others. For more information about the Department, please visit www.polisci.uconn.edu.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through extramural funding, high quality publications, and generate impact as measured through citations, performances & exhibits, as well as aspire to gain national recognition as through honorific awards. In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, development of innovative courses and mentoring of students in research, and outreach and professional development. Newly hired faculty will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement the richness of diversity in the learning experience; and integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools.

The search is open to applicants with any regional or cross-national research focus.

Qualifications: a Ph.D. in Political Science or related field completed by August 2016; evidence or promise of a strong research/publication record; the ability to teach courses in political science at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; and a primary focus on comparative politics. Candidates from a wide range of methodological approaches will be considered, but all candidates must demonstrate strong promise in their research program. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here. Digital Media Officer, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, New York, NY Posted: September 21, 2015 Position Description: Are you looking to combine an interest in foreign affairs with digital communications and social media? Join the exciting world of digital diplomacy and the British Foreign and

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P a g e | 24 Commonwealth Office as the Digital Media Officer at the British Consulate General in New York. The British Consulate General in New York represents UK interests in the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut's Fairfield County. This role, part of the Press and Public Affairs department (PPA), manages our digital media presence and activity for the British Consulate in New York, working to promote the work of the UK government across our region. Our Consulate is a busy and vital post in the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) global network, and as part of the PPA’s communications team, the Digital Media Officer will work with various Consulate and cross-government departments to create dynamic digital content and branded marketing collateral for the Consulate's projects, events, activities, and services. The successful candidate will have excellent writing and design skills, experience planning and executing successful digital campaigns, experience in day-to-day management of social media channels, and a keen interest in international affairs and British culture. This role often functions as a one-person creative and digital design shop, serving not only the Consulate in New York, but also the wider British Embassy and Consulate network in the US as needed. Some press, copywriting, and briefing support will be needed on occasion. The job holder will be based at the Consulate-General in Midtown Manhattan and will report to the Consulate’s Vice Consul for Communications. Responsibilities include:

• Works on communications team to promote UK interests to a US audience by creating and implementing digital communications plans for regional UK government activities, including ministerial and royal visits, human rights initiatives, cultural events, diplomatic and trade programs.

• Manages and creates all content for our digital channels, including GOV.UK website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

• Graphic design work for projects like event invitations, signage, infographics, ads, etc. in accordance with the FCO’s global brand guidelines.

• Acts as in-house photographer, including editing, distribution, and archiving. • Acts as in-house videographer, including ideation, direction, shooting, and editing. • Directs and produces event A/V and brand activation for high-level galas, receptions,

and panels. • Sources and negotiates with vendors such as photographers and printers. • Assists wider PPA team with media outreach and tracking, event ideation and

execution, site visits, etc. • Works with Embassy in DC and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office headquarters

in London on global initiatives and campaigns, including producing infographics.

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• Wider communications support for high-profile ministerial and VIP visits and events. • Assistance to the Consulate’s senior communications lead with press support, as

needed • Occasional work with external social media and public relations agencies to design

and implement paid social campaigns. Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field • Minimum two to three years of relevant experience in digital media and

communications. • Demonstrated social media platform management fluency (Twitter, Facebook,

Instagram, Tumblr, etc.), including community building and analytics, and campaign strategy and management.

• Strong technology proficiency, including: the Microsoft Office, Mac, Wordpress, basic HTML, and ability to adapt to intranet and IT systems.

• Fluency within the Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat).

• Excellent copy-writing skills (web articles, press releases, social media copy, etc.). • Digital media marketing experience (paid and organic). • Experience working within a large organization’s brand guidelines and guardianship. • Ability to work with merchandise vendors and printing contractors and shops • Some experience with still photography and videography skills (both shooting and

editing). A/V knowledge and experience a plus. • Ability and willingness to work well as part of a small team. • Strong organisational and problem solving skills. • A track record of designing or delivering proactive publicity activities to advance

policy or other objectives. • Awareness of the UK Government’s work in the US, and the international priorities of

the UK Government. • Strong networking and interpersonal skills. • Flexible, and able to switch tasks as priorities dictate. • Ability and interest in attending and staffing occasional evening or weekend events

and receptions. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

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P a g e | 26 Senior Policy & Outreach Advisor, Global Women’s Institute, Washington, D.C. Deadline: Open until filled Position Description: The Global Women’s Institute at The George Washington University is committed to carrying out rigorous research on women and girls and ensuring that the research is made accessible to different constituencies to improve policy and programs. The Senior Policy and Outreach Advisor will help develop a vision for GWI’s policy and outreach activities based on research priorities and findings and implement a robust portfolio of projects. The position works in close collaboration with the Director of Research to manage policy engagement, outreach programs, communications and civic engagement/student outreach of GWI with support from the Policy Associate and Program Assistant. Responsibilities include: Lead research uptake by monitoring public and private sector developments and relevant legislative activity affecting the well being of women and girls. Translate research findings into a variety of different communication products, including reports, policy briefs, etc. to provide information analysis of the various program/policy issues. Facilitate dialogue and foster understanding among policymakers. Utilize social media, increasing the impact of the weekly e-newsletter, refining the website and keeping it up-to-date, and drafting brochures and other materials. Maximize GWI’s presence within the GW community to building and maintaining partnerships within the university (administration, faculty and students) by educating them on research findings. Identify and maintain external partnerships for the purpose of building coalitions and networks to amplify the mission of GWI (including management of any outreach and uptake related to I Am Malala: A Resource Guide for Educators developed by GWI). Provide oversight and support to technical staff. Identify new networks and coalitions on key policy areas related to the mission of GWI and maintain existing partnerships. Promote civic engagement and student outreach on the GW campus on global women’s issues, partnering with student organizations for on-campus events and campaigns, developing campus-wide campaigns, and exploring ways to be more active in the national conversation on sexual assault on college campuses.

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P a g e | 27 Cultivate GWI presence within the university by extending network of affiliated faculty and creating opportunities for them to be more involved in the work of GWI through research or programs, including monthly faculty research and networking events. Qualifications: Required:

• A Master’s degree or PhD and 8-10 years of experience in the field or related area. • Experience must include 2-5 years of research and/or college level teaching in a field

basic to the work to be performed; experience must include planning, conducting and reporting as primary responsibility.

Desired:

• Experience in international human rights/gender equality work, strong verbal and written communications skills, and be an excellent team player.

• Previous supervisory experience. • A graduate degree in relevant field of study.

How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

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Employment Opportunities (International)

Young Women Emerging Leader Officer, Norwegian Refugee Council, Gaza Deadline: September 29, 2015 Position Description: The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation. We provide assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. Responsibilities include:

• Work with the local partner to oversee the planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and review of the YWEL project in the Gaza Strip.

• Support the development of training tools and methodologies for the YWEL project, ensuring that the project adheres to best-practice principles and uses participatory approaches for working with the community in addressing beliefs and practices that condone or perpetuate violence against women and girls

• Ensure that the monitoring and reporting framework as outlined in the agreement with the local partner is adhered to and that both qualitative and quantitative data is collected, compiled and analyzed.

• Participate in coordination efforts around GBV programming in Gaza by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders, health workers, NGOs, UN agencies, government and represent NRC at regular GBV coordination meetings.

• Assist in further development of strategies and responses of NRC to meet existing and emerging needs in the GBV sector in the Gaza Strip.

• Participate in the development of strategic plans, concept papers, proposals and budgets

• Prepare and submit monthly activity reports. Contribute substantively to preparation of donor reports.

Qualifications:

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• Minimum of three years experience in program management (including budgets), with at least one year managing a GBV or women’s focused program

• Qualifications ( degree in public health, social work, counselling or relevant field) • EDUCATION FIELD (Social studies or other subjects) • EDUCATION LEVEL (College / University , Bachelor’s degree) • Strong written skills (including experience writing proposals) and oral

communication skills in English. • Proven staff management experience • Experience in developing training curricula and conducting trainings, preferably

around GBV and other sensitive issues. • Strong written skills (including experience writing proposals) and oral

communication skills in English. • Excellent interpersonal skills including experience in interagency coordination and

donor relations • Familiarity with participatory methodologies • Experience working in insecure environments on politically and culturally sensitive

topics. • Flexibility and cultural sensitivity • Strong computer skills - MS Word and Excel

How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

Deputy Director, Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Deadline: October 11, 2015 Position Description: The Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University is seeking a dynamic and highly qualified person to provide leadership and administrative skills for an international training program in peace and conflict resolution. The Program supports the Rotary Foundation commitment to world understanding and peace. It aims to generate interactions among practitioners and academics and provide opportunities for scholars to focus on dealing effectively with the obstacles that currently impede international cooperation and peace. It hopes to attract people working in the area of conflict resolution and parties concerned with

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P a g e | 30 the ongoing conflicts from various parts of the region. To learn more about the program, please visit http://www.rotarychula.org/.

The Deputy Director Position will be based in Bangkok, Thailand and coordinate with The Rotary Foundation in the United States. (S)he will report directly to the Director of the Center, and will be supported by an administrative team.

Responsibilities include: • Organize ongoing support for the training sessions of the Rotary Peace Center;

coordinate the production of a course and program manual describing the overall training process: its objectives, coverage, assignment procedures, evaluations, and selected reading lists; be involved in collecting, compiling, disseminating data and reports relative to the course’s requirements and instruction;

• Act as a liaison to The Rotary Foundation and Chulalongkorn University; work closely with faculty and guest speakers who develop and teach the program and be responsible for the overall coherence of the curriculum by acting as a facilitator/moderator; contact qualified speakers based on recommendations of the academic committee; teach one or more courses within the discipline in which (s)he holds the appropriate academic credentials; be responsible for the overall coherence of the participants’ group work; organize field trips within and outside Thailand;

• Be responsible for the submission and approval of the budget to Director for annual expenditures, as well as managing all financial affairs of the Center; administer the program and direct all facilities improvements; lead the program’s development;

• Take part in the preparation for the selection of peace fellow applications; • Lead alumni relations and Center promotion activities.

Qualifications: Experience and training/education in peace and conflict studies, development, human rights or a related field is essential; master’s degree or above in same field; knowledge of peace and conflict research field, especially in the Southeast Asian region; excellent writing and oral skills in English; exceptionally strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; well-developed supervisory and management skills. How to Apply: Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, copies of academic degrees or certificates, and 2 professional letters of recommendation to peace@rotarychula.org with “Deputy Director Application” and your name in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and interviewed. Closing date for applications: 11 October 2015. Anticipated start date: 1 December 2015.

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P a g e | 31 Senior Protection Officers - ProCap, Norwegian Refugee Council, Global Deadline: October 11, 2015 Position Description: ProCap was established to enhance the UN protection response and contribute to global protection capacity. It is a critical part of the inter-agency global capacity building effort central to the Humanitarian Reform Agenda. Although not regarded as official UN staff members, ProCap Senior Protection Officers (SPOs)perform their duties under the authority and in full compliance with the UN agency/agencies to which they are seconded. During deployment the Senior Protection Officers will officially be regarded as Experts on Mission, or “Type II Gratis personnel”. The roving positions will deployed by NRC to the preliminary response in L3 crises and when needed to undertake other urgent assignments requiring the deployment of a Senior Protection Officer. The length of each assignment is typically 3- 6 months. Requests are approved by an inter-agency steering committee. For two one year roving contracts, we are searching for someone who:

• Can provide senior-level expertise and leadership on protection. • Enjoys working independently and seek variety and flexibility within your field of

work. • Can be part of a larger effort to assist the UN in responding to current protection

challenges and address gaps in the humanitarian system’s protection response efforts.

Responsibilities include:

• The SPOs role is to strengthen the strategic and operational response of the UN Country Team.

• Other important areas of responsibility include (establishing and) chairing protection cluster work groups, lead protection mainstreaming efforts, guiding the development of comprehensive protection strategies and building in-country protection capacities including on preparedness and contingency planning.

• Supporting national governments in the elaboration of protection strategies and frameworks for durable solutions for IDPs.

• These tasks are expected to be performed with emphasis on coordination, leadership and management of the protection response to internally displaced people and other affected populations.

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• Development and implementation of national protection policies, strategies and operations in support of assistance, return/resettlement and recovery in situations of internal displacement

• Advocacy with host authorities, other country team members and donors. Qualifications:

• Fluency in both English and in French is compulsory. • A minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible professional expertise from the

UN or INGO community within the field of protection in a humanitarian setting, where of minimum 5 years have been in an emergency/field context.

• Advanced University Degree in Human Rights or Humanitarian Law, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related area.

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the institutional mandates of UN agencies, particularly UNHCR, OHCHR, UNICEF and OCHA and of their approaches to protection work.

• Demonstrated ability to provide principled, effective and sustainable responses to problems affecting the rights and legal status of internally displaced persons.

• Proven ability to work under pressure, in highly stressful situations. • A history of effective management of conflicting priorities. • Working knowledge of Arabic will be considered an asset.

How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

Information, Counselling and Legal Assistant Project Manager, Norwegian Refugee Counsel, Erbil, Iraq Deadline: October 12, 2015 Position Description: The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance with GBV, shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

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P a g e | 33 In response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis, NRC has expanded its Middle East emergency response programmes in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq. In Iraq, NRC has operations in Baghdad and in two locations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI)- Erbil and Dohuk providing WASH, Shelter, Education, ICLA and GBV program activities to Syrian refugees in formal and informal settlement sites, including camps, transit sites and host communities in urban settings. Over the last year NRC has considerably scaled up its humanitarian response to meet the huge needs of Iraqi IDPs across the country. More than 3,2 million people have been displaced inside Iraq since January 2014. NRC is providing life-saving assistance to IDPs and conflict affected people throughout Iraq. Since mid-2015, NRC has been setting up an Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme to ensure people affected by displacement have access to housing land and property (HLP) rights including support on accessing civil documentation. NRC is scaling up its ICLA response and is looking for a Project Manager to be based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I) to support this programme. Responsibilities include:

• Develop, coordinate and manage the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance ( ICLA) project in Iraq in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.

• Manage, train and develop the ICLA team • Ensure high technical quality and transparent processes • Adherence to ICLA tools and handbooks and other NRC policies • Represent ICLA in internal and external forums • Responsible for project documentation • Develop, manage and monitor the budget(s) according to Financial Handbook and

donor requirements. • Transparent and cost efficient procurement of goods • Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees and explore and assess new and better ways

to assist • Implement project specific protection priorities

Qualifications: • Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Project Manager in a

humanitarian/recovery context • Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts • Technical ICLA expertise • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile • Fluency in English, both written and verbal • Valid driver’s license • Knowledge of the Iraqi context and of the Middle East in general

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• Knowledge of housing, land and property and civil documentation issues How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

Senior Officer for Africa Engagement, Girls Not Brides, Various Locations Deadline: October 15, 2015 Position Description: Girls Not Brides is recruiting a Senior Officer for Africa Engagement to expand the capacity of our Africa team. Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child brings together civil society organisations from around the world. The Partnership now counts over 500 members across more than 70 countries, based throughout Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Members are united by a commitment to end child marriage and enable girls to fulfill their potential. Girls Not Brides works to empower those seeking to end child marriage; to raise awareness of the harmful impact of the practice and the solutions to end it; and to call for urgent action by relevant stakeholders. Girls Not Brides was initiated by The Elders, a group of eminent global leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela to promote peace and human rights worldwide. The successful candidate could either be based in the Girls Not Brides office in London or Dakar (Senegal) or, preferably, work remotely from Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) or Nairobi (Kenya). S/he will report to the Head of Africa Engagement, and play a central role in the development and implementation of strategies to further Girls Not Brides’ objectives in Africa. S/he will also contribute the broader strategic, programmatic and communications work of the Partnership and help achieve its overall objectives. Responsibilities include: Play a central role in Girls Not Brides’ work to inform, support and influence selected regional processes pertaining to child marriage in Africa: Monitor, analyse and document developments pertaining to child marriage and related

issues in Africa, as well as developments within selected continental and the sub-regional level processes and initiatives on child marriage, women’s rights and children’s rights in Africa

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P a g e | 35 Develop and implement advocacy strategies and initiatives aiming at maintaining child

marriage on the agenda of relevant regional processes and institutions Help develop and strengthen the Girls Not Brides secretariat’s strategic partnerships

with key regional institutions and initiatives focusing on child marriage Promote and facilitate Girls Not Brides members’ effective and collaborative

participation in relevant initiatives and processes on child marriage, including through capacity building initiatives.

Provide critical support to Girls Not Brides’ efforts to understand, stimulate and strengthen policy developments in selected focus countries in Africa: Monitor, analyse and document policy developments and opportunities relating to

child marriage in selected focus countries across Africa, including through regular liaison with Girls Not Brides members and National Partnerships and occasional trips to focus countries

Working closely with the Partnership team, provide critical support to strengthening the capacity of Girls Not Brides members, National Partnerships, and partner civil society networks to successfully take part in policy change in their countries

As relevant and appropriate, provide direct strategic and technical support to governmental and other initiatives on child marriage at the national level.

Contribute to developing Girls Not Brides’ presence in Africa: Establish, maintain and strengthen Girls Not Brides’ working relationships with

members organisations as well as key regional institutions, organisations, networks and UN agencies working on child marriage and related issues in Africa

Represent Girls Not Brides at external meetings and events related to child marriage in Africa, and speak on behalf of Girls Not Brides in the media, as required

Working with other teams within the secretariat, contribute to highlighting the work of Girls Not Brides members in Africa and ensuring that Africa members are able to engage meaningfully in the broader work of the Partnership.

Help inform Girls Not Brides’ strategic, learning and communications initiatives with knowledge of the regional context: Coordinate the development and publication of Girls Not Brides’ Africa newsletter, and

contribute to the development of other learning and communications resources (e.g. briefings, toolkits, reports, etc.)

Provide additional support for the development and implementation of global campaigns, advocacy efforts and other learning initiatives, as required.

Qualifications: Demonstrated experience of undertaking policy and advocacy work in Africa at the

regional and/or national levels, preferably as part of civil society coalitions

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P a g e | 36 Strong knowledge of international and African standards, institutions and processes

relating to human rights, women’s rights and children’s rights Sound understanding of the policy and advocacy dynamics around gender and/or

development issues in Africa; an understanding of child marriage and of the key players in the women’s and children’s rights fields in Africa is desirable.

Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, with a keen eye for accuracy and detail

Experience with providing capacity building and/or technical support to civil society Excellent writing and oral communication skills Excellent organisational skills; ability to plan and organise work effectively, to meet

tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities Strong interpersonal skills, and ability develop effective working relationships in a

multicultural environment Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, but also to maintain effective

working relationships with colleagues based abroad Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality Excellent written and spoken English is essential; working proficiency in French is

highly desirable Proficiency in recent versions of Microsoft Office suite and use of databases Willingness to travel to/from London and across Africa on a regular basis, and

sometimes at short notice. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

Data Protection Specialist, Europol, The Hague, Netherlands Deadline: October 26, 2015 Position Description: The Data Protection Office (DPO) of Europol provides objective assurance and consultation activities designed to add value and improve data processing operations at Europol. Under the supervision of the Head of the DPO, the successful candidate will be in charge of services to be delivered to ensure compliance of Europol’s data processing operations with its tailor-made framework for the protection of personal data.

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P a g e | 37 Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the development of good practice relating to the protection and processing of operational information and personal data of staff members;

• Assist in the preparation of policy papers and reports as required in the area of competence;

• Undertake the handling and processing of individual’s right of access requests including performing checks of Europol’s systems, analyzing the results of checks and responding to the individual;

• Assist data controllers with the drafting and verification of notifications; • Provide awareness briefings to staff and liaison officers entrusted with the processing

of Europol information; • Undertake compliance reviews related to processing of Europol information; • Assist the Head of the DPO in the liaison with the Data Protection Supervisory Body

and the coordination of inspections; • Any other duties in the area of competence of the DPO, as assigned by the Head of the

DPO. Qualifications:

• Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen;

• A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma, preferably law degree, when the normal period of university education is three years or more;

• In addition to the above at least 3 years of professional work experience gained after the award of the diploma.

• At least 2 years of experience in handling of personal data in public administration; • Experience in providing training and awareness sessions on the protection of

personal data; • Experience in dealing with data security and data protection related matters, both at

strategic and practical levels; • Experience in policy drafting and implementation of legally binding regulations in the

area of data security and data protection; • Experience in the field of protection of personal data, especially in implementing the

principles of Regulation EC 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the institutions and bodies of the Community and on the free movement of such data.

How to Apply:

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P a g e | 38 Find more information about the application process here. Communication Officer, The Union North America, Sao Paolo, Brazil Posted: September 17, 2015 Position Description: WLF/UNION NA is seeking a Communications Officer based in Sao Paolo, Brazil to provide technical assistance to government on planning and implementation social marketing campaigns, part-time (15-20hrs/week). The Communications Officer will represent WLF/UNION NA and provide on-the-ground management of its public health communications projects in Latin America (with focus on Brazil and Colombia). The Communications Officer will report to WLF's Associate Director of Latin America Programs. Travel within Brazil and internationally may be required. Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical assistance in the development of Road safety social marketing campaigns.

• Maintain positive working relationship with stakeholders in Sao Paolo and Fortaleza • Participate and contribute to strategic planning meetings. • Work closely with government on message pre-testing, creative development, • Production, media planning and campaign evaluation. • Help to select and manage agencies including production, research, media buying and

PR as needed, act as a project manager as needed. • Represent WLF/UNION at conferences and meetings with government and other

stakeholders. • Provide support and assistance on events such as workshops, trainings, conferences,

campaign launches, and press conferences and briefings. • Assist with drafting reports, presentations, correspondence, meeting agendas and

minutes, as required. • Write various materials including press releases, fact sheets, website updates, as

needed to provide information about the project. • Provide regular and timely reports on progress of activities related to the project. • Handle administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

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• Bachelor degree with minimum five years of job-related experience in social marketing and government relationship, preferably established international organization or government agency.

• Strong interest in public health, familiarity with urban design and road safety is a plus. • Excellent organizational skills and ability to priorities and meet deadlines. • Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in an international team. • Solid interpersonal, verbal and presentation communication skills. • Excellent judgment, strategic thinker, initiative taker. • Fluent speaking, reading and writing in both English and Portuguese. • Knowledge of Spanish is desirable. • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office package.

Preferred qualifications:

• Health communication background. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

Advocacy Officer, Open Society Foundations – Open Society Justice Initiative, London, United Kingdom Posted: September 18, 2015 Position Description: The Open Society Justice Initiative uses law to protect and empower people around the world. Our approach is based on the foundations of international human rights and international humanitarian law, and focused on securing legal remedies for abuses, and the effective enforcement of the rule of law. Through litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance, the Justice Initiative promotes human rights and builds legal capacity for open societies, and fosters accountability for international crimes, combats racial discrimination and statelessness, supports criminal justice reform, addresses abuses related to national security and counterterrorism, expands freedom of information and expression, and stems corruption linked to the exploitation of natural resources.

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P a g e | 40 We recognize that changes in laws and institutions are incomplete without changes in how people think about the law’s relevance to their daily live, and collaborate with a community of dedicated and skillful human rights advocates across the globe, part of a justice movement that reflects the diversity of the world it inhabits. Our staff are based in Abuja, Amsterdam, Bishkek, Brussels, Budapest, Cape Town, The Hague, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, Santo Domingo and Washington, D.C. Based in the London office, the Advocacy Officer will develop and implement advocacy strategies and tactics on a broad range of issues, primarily in Europe, although this position does not include advocacy in Brussels, as OSF has a dedicated office there. The Advocacy Officer will work to advance Justice Initiative goals and priorities, including advocating for the implementation of decisions from regional and national courts, in collaboration with local colleagues; supporting colleagues, institutions, and structures promoting human rights, justice and the rule of law at the national level; identifying promising legal arguments; developing advocacy materials and events; and developing arguments utilizing international law combined with a sharp political analysis to advance the Justice Initiative’s priorities. Work is carried out independently/under general supervision, and reports to the Justice Initiative Advocacy Director. Responsibilities include:

• Undertake advocacy primarily in Europe; work with a wide range of project teams to identify and undertake key opportunities in national, regional (especially Council of Europe) and international (Geneva) forums around Justice Initiative priorities;

• Undertake advocacy around Justice Initiative’s litigation and in support of implementation of judgments (European Court of Human Rights, Court of Justice of the European Union, and others) and norms;

• Provide advocacy support to specific thematic project teams (e.g. antidiscrimination, freedom of information/expression, anticorruption) working in Europe and across the world;

• Liaise with colleagues and partners to stay abreast of legal and political developments in thematic areas of interest to the Justice Initiative;

• Conduct research and analysis for use in advocacy materials; • Develop and strengthen relationships with civil society partners, government, court

and institutional officials, academics, and OSF colleagues working on related issues; • Draft reports, briefing notes, and formal submissions to regional and international

institutions;

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• Draft advocacy publications for many audiences, from government officials and diplomats to the general public;

• Organize consultations, briefings, and other events to implement Justice Initiative goals;

• Serve as an integral member of the Justice Initiative Advocacy Team; • Develop project strategy plans and budgets; • Undertake impact assessments of work; • Undertake administrative tasks to support advocacy efforts as described above; • Significant travel required; • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: A law degree and at least six to eight years’ experience undertaking advocacy focused on legal issues and institutions in European forums, either national or regional, or both. The ideal candidate also will have litigation experience as well, either as a litigator or conducting advocacy in the context of litigation. This position does not include advocacy in Brussels, so experience undertaking advocacy solely in Brussels, while useful, is not sufficient.

• NGO experience essential, ideally within a human rights and/or legal organization; • Advocacy experience required and litigation experience, in addition, preferred; • Knowledge of international human rights law and institutions; • Knowledge of European human rights forums required, and prior experience with

Council of Europe bodies preferred; • Experience working on at least one of the Justice Initiative’s thematic areas highly

preferred; • Experience working in or around complex institutions highly preferred; • Exceptional legal advocacy skills: analysis, persuasive communication, strategic

thinking, strong execution; • Demonstrated record of accomplishment in seizing and capitalizing on advocacy

opportunities; • Ability to engage human rights problems from both intellectual and pragmatic

perspectives; • Superlative written and oral communication skills, with cultural communication

differences; • Proven ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of actors from

diverse cultural, geographic, economic, political, and social contexts; • Deep knowledge of key legal frameworks, institutions, organizations and networks in

the field; • Ability to craft and make advocacy arguments at both a “big picture” and a highly

detailed level;

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• Ability to work effectively work as a team member as well as independently, with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals;

• Fluency (oral and written) in both English and an additional European language (French or Spanish preferred) required.

How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

Chief of Party, World Learning, Jordan Posted: September 18, 2015 Position Description: World Learning seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded pre-service professional development program in Jordan for primary and secondary school educators. The Chief of Party will be responsible for technical leadership and provide administrative oversight of the implementation of all components under this program. S/he will serve as World Learning’s principal liaison to USAID. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual and seasoned director, able to work effectively and respectfully with individuals form diverse backgrounds, and experienced in capacity building and systems improvement to support teacher training development. Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall leadership, management, and direction for the program; • In conjunction with USAID/Jordan and World Learning HQ, determine annual

priorities, develop work plans, and ensure program responds to changing conditions and operating environments

• Oversee program administration, implementation, and fiscal management; • Serve as overall communications/liaison with USAID/Jordan, implementing partners,

and key stakeholders including the Jordanian government; • Ensure timely and quality support to USAID Mission; • Oversee and monitor quality of teacher training programs and institutions,

development and implementation of professional teaching standards, and improvement of infrastructure to support sustained quality education;

• Report regularly to World Learning headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and program developments;

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• Ensure reports, work plans, and other program deliverables are timely and of high quality;

• Manage and supervise team of local and international staff and consultants; • Represent World Learning at conferences, working groups, and meetings to support

World Learning’s thought leadership in teacher training and institutional strengthening in Jordan and the region;

• Other responsibilities that may be assigned. Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (such as political science, education, public policy, academic administration, business administration) required, PhD degree highly preferred;

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the successful implementation of education development, including professional development for primary or secondary education programs;

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chief of Party or a Country Director in a development project in the field;

• Proven leadership in the administration of donor-funded programs of a similar size and complexity;

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with education administrators as well as government authorities;

• Previous resident work experience in Jordan or the Middle East strongly preferred; • Understanding of education issues in Jordan, and knowledge of Jordanian

counterparts, individuals, and organizations active or interested in teacher training and educator professional development issues are highly desirable;

• Experience in overseeing monitoring and evaluation of development programs; • Sound knowledge of USAID rules and regulations; • Excellent communication and diplomatic skills; • English fluency required; Arabic proficiency preferred • Commitment to inclusive programming that encourages full participation of

individuals regardless of gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or other marginalized status;

• Strong team leadership capabilities. How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

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P a g e | 44 Gender Specialist, The Gender Audit of USAID/Pakistan Mission Programming, Pakistan Deadline: Open until filled Position Description: In May 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a five-year contract to Management Systems International (MSI) to provide performance management support to USAID-sponsored development programs throughout Pakistan. The Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM) will serve as a centralized management support mechanism supporting USAID/Pakistan’s mission to increase stability, democracy, and prosperity for the men and women of Pakistan through the implementation of the Mission Strategic Framework (MSF). PERFORM will provide data and information to help project managers improve project results through better implementation and design, as well as services that support the Mission’s learning and adaptive process, enabling it to better target its programming and achieve its goals and objectives. The performance components will include: (1) Monitoring Services; (2) Evaluation Services; (3) Assessment Services; and (4) Learning Support Services. Position Summary: MSI is recruiting for two short-term Gender Specialists to participate as part of a team that will assess the extent to which each USAID/Pakistan technical and provincial offices are implementing the 2012 USAID Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy, the USAID Automated Directive System (ADS) 205 on Gender Integration throughout the program cycle, as well as assess offices’ enabling environment for addressing gender equality. The audit will set up a baseline of performance on gender integration within each office. In addition, the team will use the audit results to create gender action plans and capacity building plans to measure progress in promoting gender equality and female empowerment across mission programming. The audit will identify critical gaps and challenges, recommend ways of addressing them, and suggest new and more effective strategies. It will also document good practices towards the achievement of gender equality and female empowerment. The results of the audit will be presented to Mission leadership and used by the Gender Integration Committee to address gaps and challenges in promoting gender equality and female empowerment in programming across technical and provincial offices. This assignment will be for approximately 8 weeks, including field work and data analysis in Pakistan, and last from October 2015 to January 2016. Responsibilities include:

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• Review all relevant program documents required to understand the assignment and USAID/Pakistan’s current implementation of ADS 205.

• Participate in a Team Planning Workshop (TPW) in Islamabad to review the assessment’s purpose and methodology, and develop the team data collection plan.

• Participate in designing instruments for survey questionnaire, interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).

• Administer survey and conduct on-site individual and group interviews and FGDs with USAID/Pakistan staff.

• Participate in data analysis. • Contribute to assessment report writing, and gender action plans and capacity

building plans for each USAID/Pakistan Technical Office. • Prepare and participate in a debriefing session with USAID/Pakistan on the

findings, conclusions, and recommendations. • Undertake other tasks required for the successful completion of the assessment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in development studies or other relevant discipline, with strong technical emphasis or specialization in gender or inclusive development preferred.

• At least five (5) years of experience working as a gender advisor, consultant, or evaluating and addressing gender considerations in development projects, including significant experience working with international organizations, implementing partners, and/or civil society organizations.

• Knowledge of gender-focused and inclusive practices and programming in an international development context.

• Experience designing protocols for key informant interviews, group interviews and FGDs and conducting interviews and leading FGDs.

• Able to work effectively as part of a fast moving, dynamic team, share equitably in completing the work, and deliver high quality products on time.

• Able to collect, manage, synthesize, and analyze large amounts of qualitative to draw out key findings and conclusions and develop draft recommendations.

• Strong English verbal and written communication skills. • Experience working with USAID preferred but not necessary.

How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.

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P a g e | 46 Managing Director, Crisis and Security Consulting, Control Risks, Mexico City, Mexico Deadline: Open until filled Position Description: Control Risks is an independent, specialist risk consultancy. We provide advice and services that enable our clients to accelerate opportunities and manage strategic and operational risks. We are a medium-sized, rapidly growing company. We offer a broad range of services to help clients manage the political, security, operational and integrity risks that come with doing business. The Managing Director will lead a strong and multi-disciplinary Mexico City-based team to deliver Control Risks’ solutions to a broad client base. He/she will continue to grow the business by expanding existing client relationships, developing new relationships, delivering existing Control Risks services and helping to develop new ones. The Managing Director will be a key member of the Americas management team with oversight and direction of Control Risks’ crisis and security consulting businesses in Mexico as well as Central America and the Caribbean. Responsibilities include: Business development:

• Act as the senior CSC representative for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean promoting Control Risks’ solutions and services.

• Represent to the market the full scope of consulting and services offerings delivered by the Mexico team, including crisis management, security consulting, training, business continuity, embedded consulting and executive protection.

• Lead in the scoping and developing of tailored solutions to meet the requirements of Control Risks’ clients.

• Expand and deepen existing client relationships. • Develop new relationships with both existing and potential clients. • Lead the roll-out of new CSC solutions and services provided by Control Risks

globally. Service delivery:

• Maintain responsibility for the scoping, pricing, delivery and quality of CSC services. • Act as the risk and security consulting subject matter expert for CSC in Mexico, Central

America and the Caribbean and contribute to other consulting projects as required.

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• Work with the team to ensure the delivery of proposals, presentations, workshops and projects in line with Control Risks’ standards, industry best practice and client expectations.

Commercial management:

• Deliver the CSC Mexico budget. • Grow existing client relationships and develop new opportunities. • Work closely with the marketing and business development (Global Client Services)

teams and CSC colleagues within and outside of the Americas. Team management:

• Act as the line manager for the Mexico City-based CSC team, managing career growth, conducting recruitment and making resourcing decisions.

• Act as a key member of the CSC Americas leadership team and chart the strategic course for CSC Mexico.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and spoken). • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Master’s degree

preferred). • Excellent analytical and presentation skills. • Excellent people management and interpersonal skills. • Excellent time management skills. • Experienced with Microsoft Office, inclusive of Word, PowerPoint and Excel. • Strong team player with the ability and willingness to respond to unexpected

developments quickly, with strong prioritization skills. Essential:

• Demonstrated success in a practice leadership role, preferably within risk consulting and/or corporate security.

• Demonstrated success conducting business in Latin America and an understanding of the Mexican risk and security market and environment.

• Strong and demonstrated interpersonal communication and client-facing skills. Preferred:

• Strong track record in building and developing strong client relationships. • Proven ability to successfully scope and manage consulting engagements and

projects. • Ability to manage consulting professionals and project teams.

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• Demonstrated success in driving commercial growth in a professional services company.

How to Apply: If your qualifications, experience and aspirations match our requirements please email a covering letter and C.V., stating your salary expectations, to: Americas.Recruitment@controlrisks.com. The file name of your resume must coincide with your name. Please specify the vacancy you are applying for including the location in the subject of the email. Please consider that the interview process will be conducted in both English and Spanish.

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Fellowships, Grants, Internships, and Academic Opportunities Policy Development Intern, Service Women’s Action Network, Washington, D.C. Deadline: Open until position filled Position Description: The Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) is seeking a policy intern to work part-time (15-20 hours per week) from September to December 2015, with the possibility of an extension for 2016. Strong candidates should have, or are currently completing, an M.A. or B.A. in Women’s/Gender Studies, Conflict and Resolution, International Relations, International Law, Political Science, or a related field. SWAN is the leading advocacy organization for service women and women veterans. Its mission is to transform military culture by creating equal opportunities to serve and to reform veterans’ services. SWAN works at the national level with headquarters in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct thorough research on topics related to service women and women veterans;

• Write articles and blogs on topics related to service women and women veterans; • Write reports and prepare requests for financial support; • Attend and report on key events and discussions relevant to SWAN’s objectives; • Organize and help facilitate events and large projects; and • Assist with administrative tasks under the direction of the CEO.

Qualifications:

• Some military experience preferred (family, ROTC, etc.); • Independent and a self-starter; • Excellent written and oral communication skills; • Solid organizational abilities and detail-oriented; • Strong research and computer skills; • Experience and/or interest in service women and gender issues; • Current student or recently graduated.

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P a g e | 50 How to Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and writing sample (3-5 pages) to info@servicewomen.org with SWAN Intern in the subject line.

Policy Research Internship, European Policy Network, Brussels, Belgium Deadline: October 21, 2015 Position Description: Politheor is accepting applications for interns who will be supporting the op-ed team over the course of five months. The internships are online-based, with both training and mentorship offered online. Incentives such as training in op-ed writing, merit-based financial and non-financial awards and networking can all be expected. Politheor is a European policy platform that brings together policy analysts to help enhance the quality of European public policy discussions. Its goal is to promote and support talent in public policy analysis. Politheor’s Advisory and Editorial board comprise of experts affiliated to some of the top education and policy institutions in Europe. Politheor also organizes trainings in policy writing, and promotes knowledge acquisition among the next generation of policy specialists.

• The internships will last 5 months • All internships are completely home-based (online).

Responsibilities include:

• Selected candidates’ primary task will be supporting the op-ed section by writing one policy-related op-ed of 700-800 words each month.

• Op-ed topics will necessarily relate to one of the following policy areas which, at the same time, form op-ed sections:

- European Social and Economic Governance, - Public Policy in Southeast Europe, - IT and Public Policy, - Environmental and Climate Policy, - Human Rights and Disability Policy, - International Relations and Foreign Policy, - Education Policy.

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P a g e | 51 Each intern will be assigned to only one policy area and usually only one mentor, depending on the demonstrated interest and knowledge. Interns will receive extensive training and instructions in writing op-eds to meet the professional requirements of Politheor. This training combined with the overall experience can prove useful in future careers. Qualifications: We encourage motivated senior students and recent graduates in Public policy, Political Science, International Relations, Media Studies etc. to apply. Graduates in other fields who demonstrate interest in public policy may also be considered.

• Meet strict deadlines while providing quality content. • Speak fluent English, with excellent written skills. • Demonstrate strong analytical capacity and ability to discern policy issues. • Show willingness to learn and cooperate. • Prove interest and expertise in one of the relevant policy areas (see below)

Previous experience is a plus, but not a necessary condition. How to Apply: Find out more about the application process here.

OWLC Internship, Open World, Washington, D.C. Posted: September 17, 2015 Position Description: Open World brings delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the other countries of Eurasia, Turkey, Kosovo, and Mongolia for ten day programs that focus on contact with professional peers. The delegations of emerging leaders include judges, mayors, doctors, educators, NGO organizers, and cultural leaders. Five delegates and a facilitator comprise the typical size of a delegation. Orientation in Washington includes up to ten groups (fifty people). Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the Washington orientation program, including observing presentations for content, and discussing during coffee and lunch breaks the reactions of the participants.

• Accompany at least one delegation to the host city, observe a portion of the program at the target location, and write a report on the effectiveness and quality of programming.

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• Follow up with delegations through Open World alumni coordinators in Russia and Ukraine to determine and input results in our client management system.

• Assist with Congressional affairs including outreach, communication, and other. • Update website and help manage content. Help with researching and drafting articles

as well as other outreach materials for the Open World website. • Write correspondence to grantee and other organizations. • Participate in refining the Open World outreach strategy and provide support in

developing web-based tools. • Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Ability to speak and write in one of the following languages is desirable: Armenian, Russian, Ukrainian, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Moldovan (Romanian), Mongolian, Kazakh, Serbian, Turkish, Arabic, or Georgian languages. How to Apply: Please submit resumes and letters of interest to Maura Shelden, mshelden@openworld.gov

Program Fellow, Clinton Foundation, New York, NY Posted: September 18, 2015 Position Description: The Clinton Foundation convenes businesses, governments, NGOs, and individuals to improve global health and wellness, increase opportunity for girls and women, reduce childhood obesity, create economic opportunity and growth, and help communities address the effects of climate change. The primary purpose of the Program Fellow position is to generate content, including issues addressed and speakers selected, for several of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) annual events. This individual will develop the sessions at CGI’s Annual Meeting and other CGI Annual Events such as the Winter Meeting, Mid-Year Meeting and the Planning Retreat. This includes content development and research, speaker recruitment and management. This is a two-year, fixed-term position.

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P a g e | 53 Responsibilities include: Annual Meeting

• Develop the sessions at CGI’s Annual Meeting, assist with content development and research, speaker recruitment and management. Session types include:

• Plenary sessions. • Keynote speeches. • Special sessions. • Breakout formats. • Specific networking sessions. • Opening and closing sessions.

Other Meeting

• Develop as assigned sessions at CGI's other meetings, including but not limited to CGI Winter and Mid-Year meetings, and Planning Retreat.

• Other Tasks • Assist with other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with external advisors to workshop and refine ideas for sessions. • Research and build consensus on speakers, manage speaker recruitment, and ensure

program is developing in a timely manner. • Draft multifaceted briefing memos for various sessions at CGI’s meetings. • As needed, work with Sponsorship and Event Operations departments to develop

content, format and handle logistics for the Sponsor Dinners at CGI’s Annual Meeting. • Work with Communications department on all content for marketing materials

related to the program session descriptions and participants including the schedule, program book and website.

• Work within guidelines set by the organization in terms of composition of program participants, specifically meeting rigorous diversity criteria.

• Work with appropriate members of the Commitments Department to incorporate commitment makers and commitment stories into the program.

• Write briefings for speakers and conduct briefing calls. • Research and attend relevant panels, speeches and events where time and cost allow

in New York or nearby. • Help develop, maintain and refine CGI Program Department strategy by creating

How-To manuals for each major event/season. Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor’s degree required.

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P a g e | 54 • 5-7 years professional experience, including at least three of project or program

management. • Demonstrated interest or expertise in international development or one of CGI key focus

areas, and broad but nuanced understanding of global issues, with an ability to identify cross-cutting themes.

• Adept in high-pressure situations. • Comfortable coordinating numerous time-sensitive projects, able to develop and abide

by clear goals, timelines, and priorities. • Exemplary oral and written communications skills, attention to detail. • Ability to professionally engage with high-level CGI speakers and their staff on phone and

in person. • Proactive and forward thinking, demonstrated creative vision. • Demonstrated ability to set and meet deadlines within the context of a larger team. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively in complex, diverse settings with

individuals of varying backgrounds and stature. • Teamwork skills that support larger organizational goals and actively contribute to team

objectives. • Commitment to develop content with diversity across gender, class, geographic, ethnic,

religious, and political groupings. • Ability to work long hours in the lead up to major events. • Positive attitude and willingness to be a contributing member of a team. Strongly Preferred: • Masters Degree in International Relations, Business or Economics. • International work and/or living experience. • Private sector experience. • Program design or event planning experience. Physical and Other Requirements: • Significant computer work, which may require repetitive motion, prolonged periods of

sitting, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands. • Frequent lifting (greater than 50lbs.), bending, pulling, collating/filing, and occasional

lifting, carrying, and/or moving boxes, files, etc., some of which could be heavy or require the use of carts.

• May require travel, which may require walking distances, lifting & carrying luggage and boxes, and prolonged periods of sitting in tight quarters.

How to Apply: Find more information about the application process here.