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Portfolio Manager, Family Planning 2020, United Nations Foundation, Washington, DC

Portfolio Manager, Family Planning 2020

Posted on: December 19, 2014
Application deadline: January 19, 2015
Posted by: United Nations Foundation

BACKGROUND

Family Planning 2020 (FP2020) is a global partnership that supports the right of women and girls to decide, freely, and for themselves, whether, when, and how many children they want to have. FP2020 works with governments, civil society, multi-lateral organizations, donors, the private sector, and the research and development community to enable 120 million more women and girls to use contraceptives by 2020. FP2020 is an outcome of the 2012 London Summit on Family Planning where more than 20 governments made commitments to address the policy, financing, delivery and socio-cultural barriers to women accessing contraceptive information, services and supplies. Donors also pledged an additional US$2.6 billion in funding.

Led by an 18-member Reference Group, guided technically by Working Groups, operated daily by a Secretariat and hosted by the United Nations Foundation, FP2020 is based on the principle that all women, no matter where they live should have access to lifesaving contraceptives. FP2020 is in support of the UN Secretary-General's global effort for women and children's health, Every Woman Every Child.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Portfolio Manager, FP2020 works in tandem with the Director, FP2020 to manage the strategic use of the FP2020 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) – a multi-million dollar funding mechanism established to respond to emerging and urgent opportunities that will help FP2020 meet its goal of enabling 120 million more women and girls to use contraceptives by 2020.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Portfolio Manager, FP2020 is responsible for working closely with the Director, FP2020 to ensure that RRM funding is optimally effective in achieving its purpose. In addition, the Portfolio Manager, FP2020, will work closely with the Senior Manager for Donor Outreach & Engagement, the Business Services and Contracts Officer, Working Group Managers, the Country Engagement Working Group, and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the context above, FP2020 is looking for a Portfolio Manager with proven experience in project management and grant/contract administration, as well as excellent communication skills. The Portfolio Manager will lead the disbursement and management of a large and dynamic portfolio of grants and contracts that are catalytic, respond to urgent and unforeseen opportunities, and amplify existing work in FP2020 focus countries.

The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for identifying programs that meet RRM criteria, coordinating the funding process, collaborating with the Country Engagement Working Group as appropriate, maintaining relationships with grantees regarding developing and/or refining proposals and reports, gathering information for external communications, and tracking progress on a regular basis.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

Strategic Planning

• Oversee the strategic development, implementation, and use of the Rapid Response Mechanism.
• In consultation with the FP2020 team, design a process for a 2014 year-end assessment of the RRM portfolio to date and build out the monitoring and evaluation framework for the RRM to ensure optimal use of funds.
• Work in close collaboration with the Program and Business Services Officer to track and monitor the impact of the RRM on progress toward FP2020 annual work plans and goals.
• Manage, develop and ensure the smooth flow of information related to the RRM across the FP2020 Secretariat.
• Work with the Director and Senior Manager for Donor Outreach & Engagement (who interfaces with existing and prospective donors) to ensure strong relationships with RRM funders.
• Coordinate with the Country Engagement Working Group as appropriate.
• Work with the Director to form strategic partnerships to maximize coordination with representatives from related sexual and reproductive health and rights funding mechanisms.

Grants/Contracts Management

• Responsible for the financial administration and processing of the RRM portfolio and overseeing the review and approval of its contractual agreements, including the coordination of grant closures.
• Coordinates with relevant FP2020 staff to investigate and analyze grant requests and develop funding recommendations in line with the team's programmatic priorities and budget, working with the Country Engagement Working Group as appropriate.
• Proactively identify and establish relationships with key implementing partners, defining the right sort of partnerships for the RRM portfolio.
• Coordinate with RRM grantees to meet reporting requirements and ensure alignment with proposals and work plans.
• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve issues associated with grant implementation.
• Stay current and inform the team of rules and regulations of various USG and non-USG funding partners, and continually ensures the team follows these requirements during project implementation.
• Provide monitoring and evaluation support and tracking of programmatic and financial targets.
• Work with FP2020 leadership to develop a schedule for visits to check in on grantees in person and capture updates on progress.

Reporting

• Manage the coordination of narrative and financial reporting for RRM grants, including developing and maintaining a grants reporting calendar and matrix for the team
• Support the Director and Program Associate in the development and coordination of materials to support FP2020 Reference Group/UNF Senior Management review and involvement.
• Work with the Communications team to identify opportunities to highlight the progress made by the RRM and RRM partners.
• Represent FP2020 at outside meetings and professional gatherings.

Other

• Manage broader projects related to FP2020's mission as needed.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in related field;
• Six to eight years' experience, preferably in international affairs and development and/or grant management is desirable;
• Interest, knowledge or work experience in global health, sexual and reproductive health and rights and/or family planning;
• Grants management experience with US and non-US donors, including foundations and private sector partners;
• Grant-making experience with international NGOs, grassroots organizations, the UN and foreign governments;
• Monitoring and evaluation experience useful;
• Strong communications, research, and project management skills;
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access);
• Knowledge of the GIFTS and Raiser's Edge database programs preferable;
• Experience training peers on donor rules and regulation;
• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage one's time effectively and with little supervision;
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stress;
• Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience. Actual salary will depend on qualifications and anticipated contribution to the Foundation.

UNF pays 100% of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance premiums for its employees and 75% of medical and vision for employees' dependents.

In addition, UNF provides 20 days of paid vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, three personal days per year, an immediately vested 150% matching 403(b) contribution up to a limit of six-percent of employee pay, Metro Pass benefits, and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit https://careers-unfoundation.icims.com/jobs/1230/portfolio-manager%2c-family-planning-2020/job

Overnight Supervisor, The Samaritan Woman, Baltimore, MD

Overnight Supervisor

Posted on: December 26, 2014
Start date: January 12, 2015
Posted by: The Samaritan Woman

BACKGROUND

The Samaritan Women Residence is a Christian therapeutic and life skills program for survivors of domestic human trafficking. Our women have endured significant trauma and need structure, support and encouragement as they work to rebuild their lives. The Residential Overnight Supervisor is the constant presence within the household during the evening hours, and ensures safety and harmony, as well as adherence to the schedule.

The Overnight Supervisor will be given a private room and bed, and is expected to be attentive to any activity in the home and serve as the first response to any issue in the house, including emergencies.

We seek an emotionally-balanced, no nonsense woman with a discerning maternal instinct, and strong faith conviction. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide evening/overnight coverage, ensuring that the facility is safe, secure, and the environment is conducive to healing

• Reinforce the program rules and schedule, oversee after-meal clean up

• May be required to call 911 or transport a resident to emergency care; Defuse any situation that may arise between residents

• Provide a daily documentation of activities, for the record

• Oversee the administration of prescribed medications according to TSW's protocols

• Lead Morning Bible Devotions to inspire discussion and reflection

• Report any household maintenance or repair issue

• Actively engage with the residents to stimulate conversation, activity, and productivity

• Supervisor will be required to complete TSW's orientation and Care Team training, and on-going supervisor trainings (average four times per year)

SCHEDULE

Sundays-- 1:00pm through Monday 10:00am

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 7:00pm through 10:00am the following day

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Treat all with dignity and respect and be able to work with diverse members of the community.

• Must have a strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical responsibilities.

• Maintain a professional distinction from the residents

• Demonstrated ability to diffuse escalating situations and restore harmony

• Relies on Biblical discernment and Scriptural support for problem-solving and relationships

• Able to effectively enforce household policies and procedures

• Ability to work under stress, able to calmly and in detail communicate incidents to staff and/or law enforcement

• Must have a current, valid drivers' license.

• Successfully pass background checks and random drug testing

• Access to cell phone and email on a regular basis

• Current CPR and First-Aid certification from the Red Cross or other licensed agency

• Experience with traumatized populations, a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

Email resume and list of 3 references to:

Jeanne Allert

Executive Director

jallert@thesamaritanwomen.org

Legislative Task Force Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Legislative Task Force Intern

Posted on: December 22, 2014
Start date: January 12, 2015
End date: May 29, 2015
Posted by: Mass NOW

Mass. NOW is a multi-issue progressive feminist organization pushing for equality on multiple legislative fronts. During the upcoming session, Mass NOW will be supporting a number of bills and seeks a motivated, detail-oriented intern to help track legislation for the upcoming Massachusetts session. The intern would work closely with the Programs and Policy director, the VP of Legislation, and the legislative task force to push forward Mass NOW's legislative agenda. The Legislative Task Force Intern will work the VP of Legislation and will be responsible for monitoring activities and actions within the General Assembly during the session.

DUTIES

• Track pending legislation in the current session, and record lead sponsors, co-sponsors, and votes on bills.
• Keep track of dates for bill filing, amendment filing, and hearings.
• Set up and maintain media alerts on Mass NOW's priority bills
• Draft fact sheets on legislation
• Collect stories from members and allies to support legislative efforts
• Attend legislative hearings & legislator office visits
• Update the VP of legislation and task force members about pending legislation
• Prepare legislative outreach materials, including action alerts, advocate and legislator briefs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in legislative process and policy advocacy
• Detail oriented
• Experience in public policy and advocacy is a strong plus
• Experience researching and tracking state and federal legislation
• Strong organizational skills

TIME COMMITMENT

• Spring 2015 semester (with option to extend)
• 10-15 hours per week (flexible scheduling)

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to Katie Hayden at katie@massnow.org. References upon request.

Fundraising Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Fundraising Intern

Posted on: December 22, 2014
Start date: January 12, 2015
End date: May 29, 2015
Posted by: Mass NOW

Founded in 1968, the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass NOW) is the only multi-issue, multi-strategy feminist organization in the Commonwealth working to achieve equality for men and women. Our six priority issue areas include: Economic Equality, Reproductive Rights, Racial Justice, LGBTQ Issues, Ending Violence Against Women, and Ensuring Civil Rights for Everyone.

We are looking for a fundraising intern to help Mass NOW meet it's annual fundraising goal and to assist in planning our two major fundraising events, "I Heart Equal Rights" and "The Feminist Affair". The fundraising intern will work closely with Mass. NOW's Policy and Operations Manager, VP of Fundraising, as well as the Planning Committees for each function.

This internship position will provide someone with substantial experience in nonprofit development and management; events planning, researching donor prospects, solicitation strategizing, and gaining valuable office experience working in a non-profit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Soliciting individual donors and sponsors for various events
• Planning a full and varied silent auction for The Feminist Affair.
• Managing incoming donations, appropriate thank you notes, and donation documentation
• Provide administrative support in sending mailings and generating reports for board members.
• Updating the donor database to reflect current activity

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong interest in women's issues and social justice
• A history of activism and passion for Mass. NOW's issue areas
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing situations
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Comfortable working independently but also working with a team and a supervisor.
• Experience in fundraising is a plus

TIME COMMITMENT

• 10-15 hours per week (flexible scheduling) during the Spring 2015 semester (flexible start and end dates) with the option to extend.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to katie@massnow.org.

Finance & Administration Manager, FRIDA Young Feminist Fund

Finance & Administration Manager

Posted on: December 18, 2014
Application deadline: December 31, 2014
Posted by: FRIDA Young Feminist Fund

ABOUT FRIDA

Since its inception 4 years ago, FRIDA has grown significantly and expanded staff and operations in several countries, which has resulted in increasing complexity in the organization's financial transactions and administration. As a result, FRIDA which administration has been supported by AWID and Tides Foundation up to this year, decided to get her own independent legal status in Panama. FRIDA is currently seeking a Finance/Administration Manager to play a leading role in helping us set up our financial and administrative systems and proactively manage these complexities. The successful candidate for this position will have solid international and nonprofit experience and a passion for women's rights.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for all aspects of the financial management and administration for the Fund. The Finance and Administration Manager is expected to provide sound financial advice and effective financial management as well as manage the administrative functions of the Fund. This position is a full-time, regular position and reports to and works most closely with the two Co-Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

• Establishes and implements internal controls, and administrative systems, policies and procedures to ensure that FRIDA's day-to-day operational activities are efficient and effective, and are in-line with approved strategic initiatives and budgetary allocations
• Ensures adequate cash flow for the organization's requirements, by monitoring funder remittances, and preparing requests for funds as needed
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, donations processing and receipting, payment of invoices, payroll and bills.
• Establishes effective accounting and bookkeeping systems and procedures and oversees accounting services.
• Maintain parallel records of income and expenditure in financial database.
• Prepares and presents quarterly and yearly financial budgets and cash flow forecasts, and works with Co-Directors to actively monitor and understand budget variances.
• Prepare budgets and reports on expenditure for donors by set deadlines.
• Ensures and reviews monthly financial statements from the accountant and prepare narrative reports for the review of the board of directors and Co-Directors.
• Manages bank accounts and monitors reconciliations, transactions including wire transfers, credit cards, renewal of Certificates of Deposit, and keeping track of signing authorities.
• Prepares documents and schedules for annual audit, and liaises with auditors.
• Manages liquidity, investments, and foreign exchange per established policies and procedures.

Governance Support

• Works with the Co-Directors to proactively mitigate financial and legal risks to the organization and its board members.
• Ensures that activities and policies meet board policies and directions, criteria by funders, as well as legislative requirements in Panama and in the countries in which FRIDA operates.
• Recommends policies and procedures in areas encompassing finance and accounting, privacy, IT, compensation for the consideration of the Co-Directors and board of directors.
• In close consultation with the Co-Directors and Board Treasurer, establishes a relationship with each board member so that each individual has an opportunity to understand fully the key financial issues confronting the organization.
• Coordinate organization of board and advisory committee meetings, including preparation and dissemination of background documents, hotel arrangements, etc.
• Ensures reporting obligations to Panama relevant bodies are completed in a timely and accurate fashion.

Human resources and administration

• Oversees recruitment of staff, consultants, interns and volunteers; and reviews time-sheets and administers payroll.
• Maintains personnel files, health benefits and other insurances updated.
• Applies Panama's relevant employment law to FRIDA HR policies
• Maintain basic administrative systems for the Fund, including information resources, general filing, electronic filing, personnel records, contracts and leases, subscriptions, insurance, etc.
• Ensures the effective development and administration of IT systems, such as databases, email, cloud filing, back-up and online communication tools including Skype, websites, and other web/video/audio conferencing systems
• Manage incoming telephone and mail communications.

Grants management

• Manage grant administration to organizations including overseeing grant contracts and wire transfers to grantee partners
• Oversee the reception of timely and complete narrative and financial reports from grantee partners
• Realizes random audits to grantees and provides financial support and training for grantees

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years prior experience in a senior management finance position, including at least 3 years with a nonprofit/philanthropic organization
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in financial management, in particular in the development, monitoring and reporting on the financial status of the organization and programs

Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in business, nonprofit management, accounting, finance or related field

Expertise & Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience in applying accounting procedures and protocols in budget administration and financial forecasting, analysis and reporting
• Strong donor and funder management experience
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated capacity to think strategically with expertise in complex problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with computerized financial systems, such as accounting programs, databases, payment processing, excel spreadsheets, payroll services
• Experience in preparing for and coordinating financial audits
• Knowledge and interest in women's rights and feminism and commitment to the mission and goals of the Fund
• Ability and confidence in working within the complexities of an international, non-profit organization
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Excellent organizational skills, and demonstrated ability to create and implement new systems that keep the Fund running smoothly, while also accounting for differing work styles and remote locations of staff
• Ability to work remotely, with little supervision and able to meet deadlines comfortably
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in scheduling and organizing events
• Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to take on a wide range of tasks
• Ability to handle confidential matters.
• Enthusiasm for working with young organizations/start-ups.

Assets:

• Experience working in an international organization with staff in multiple countries.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting regulations in the US (US GAAP) and international auditing standards.
• Experience working with multiple currencies.
• Experience working with staff in multiple locations.
• Courses or certificates in executive leadership, women's/feminist studies, financial management and human resource management.
• Ability to communicate in French, Portuguese, Arabic or Russian.
• Young woman and transgender youth under the age of 28 are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send:

1) Cover letter (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlines why you want to work for FRIDA) and current CV

2) The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position

E-mail: jobs@youngfeministfund.org

Please include Finance and Administration Manage in the subject line.

No phone calls please. Only email applications will be accepted. We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FRIDA encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.

To learn more about FRIDA, please visit our website at http://youngfeministfund.org/

Staff Attorney, Safe Horizon, Brooklyn, NY

Staff Attorney

Posted on: December 19, 2014
Posted by: Safe Horizon

The Staff Attorney, using autonomy and independence, provides legal representation to domestic violence victims in family offense, custody, visitation and child support cases in Family Court, and conducts presentations and trainings to internal and external audiences including community-based organizations and other service based providers on domestic violence and the law.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts in depth interviews with victims of domestic violence, compiles history and investigates to corroborate allegations.
• Drafts all legal documents and makes all court appearances with victims of domestic violence.
• Prepares witnesses and client for court appearances.
• Responsible for assisting clients with a holistic range of services, including advocacy on non-legal issues.
• Exercises complete decision making authority over each client's case.
• Provides legal information, advocacy and referrals to individual who reach out to the DVLP helpline.
• Maintains clients' case files and all internal data logs. Responsible for their own clerical case-related work.
• Maintains monthly statistical reports documenting case representation, provision of legal advocacy and referrals.
• Provides statistical and narrative data to five to ten funders.
• Conducts presentations and trainings to community-based organizations and other service providers to promote the mission of the agency.
• Attends meetings to discuss policy issues affecting client population.
• Develops and maintains relationships with individuals, organizations and government agencies within the domestic violence and legal community in New York City.
• Participates in the Lawyer's Committee against Domestic Violence and other advocacy/policy groups.
• Serves as an internal resource to Safe Horizon staff, answering questions and making educational presentations.
• Contributes to the employment, supervision and oversight of support staff, volunteers and student interns.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to convey legal concepts to lay people.
• The ability to write routine reports, court documents, case notes, pleadings and correspondence in a clear, concise and effective manner is essential.
• Must be creative and have critical thinking skills.
• Must be a persuasive and effective public speaker.
• Prior experience organizing and executing group trainings and information exchanges is preferred.
• Must possess demonstrated appropriate communications skills with client populations, colleagues and court staff.
• Problem-solving, prioritizing, time management, team-building and organizational skills are also essential.
• Must be familiar with legal services, resources and procedures available in New York City.
• Must possess a knowledge and understanding of economic issues facing domestic violence victims, including but not limited to housing, public benefits and child support.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with various individuals, organizations and government agencies is essential.
• A strong commitment to working exclusively with victims of domestic violence is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school, be admitted to the New York State Bar and have two to four years of related experience. New graduates who have completed an approved fellowship or judicial clerkship may be considered.
• Must have prior experience in and/or thorough knowledge of family law, crisis intervention, criminal justice system, working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, family violence, poverty law, feminist law and/ social justice work.
• Bilingual oral and written skills strongly preferred.

All prospective job candidates must meet screening requirements, which may include a background check, credit check, finger printing and State Central Registry clearance.

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow link to apply for thgis position:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=11808901

Legal Assistant for Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean, Global Legal Program, Center for Reproductive Rights, New York, NY

Legal Assistant for Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean, Global Legal Program

Posted on: December 17, 2014
Application deadline: January 15, 2015
Posted by: Center for Reproductive Rights

CENTER BACKGROUND

Founded in 1992, the Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a non-profit organization that promotes women's equality worldwide by securing reproductive rights in constitutional and international human rights law. Its mission is straightforward and ambitious: to advance reproductive health and rights as fundamental rights that all governments are legally obligated to protect, respect and fulfill. The Center is unmatched as a reproductive rights organization in its expertise in U.S. constitutional law, comparative law, and international human rights law.

The Center works across the globe on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, abortion services, and comprehensive sexuality information. In the U.S. Legal Program, the Center's preeminent litigation team has helped millions of women and their families by securing government funding for abortions, striking down abortion bans and other access restrictions, and protecting teens' access to emergency contraception and confidential reproductive healthcare services and information. The Center's complementary legislative advocacy initiatives and strategies have helped local advocates fight restrictive abortion legislation in over 25 states as well as promote reproductive rights and access to health care for millions of women. Through our human rights advocacy, the Center has been able to promote the integration and adoption of human rights principles in the domestic sphere while systematically norm-building and elevating local reproductive health issues within international treaty monitoring bodies and partner organizations.

The Center's Global Legal Program has brought groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. committees, and regional human rights bodies, and has built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in over 50 countries. Our US Policy and Advocacy Program, based in Washington, DC, focuses on both U.S. domestic and foreign policy, providing leadership within the community of reproductive rights allies. In recent years, the Center has been able to dramatically expand its pro bono support from U.S. and non-U.S. based law firms, supporting not only the work of our U.S. Legal Program, but also our U.S. Policy and Advocacy Program (engaged in state and federal advocacy) and our Global Legal Program (engaged in advocacy and litigation before the United Nations and various regional and national bodies throughout the world).

The Legal Assistant for Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean will be joining the Center at a critical time for reproductive rights globally. As opponents of women's rights are mounting a scorched-earth campaign to turn back decades of hard-won progress, the Center is fighting back with short-, medium-, and long-term strategies, to reverse the erosion of reproductive rights protections across the U.S. and establish the right to affordable reproductive healthcare in the U.S. A key component of our strategic plan is to restore heightened protections for abortion rights, as promised to American women in the landmark decision of Roe v. Wade (1973).

To learn more about the Center for Reproductive Rights, go to www.reproductiverights.org.

The Center seeks a Legal Assistant for the Global Legal Program to the support the Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean regional programs. The position will be based in New York.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Legal Assistant will work under the supervision of the Regional Director for Asia and the Regional Director for Latin American and the Caribbean, and will work closely with Legal Advisers and Fellows in these regional programs.

The Legal Assistant's main responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and mailing of correspondence
• Coordinating international travel arrangements and handling visa applications
• Scheduling meetings and handling the logistics of program-related events
• Drafting and monitoring partnership agreements
• Processing and monitoring financial transactions of staff in NY and in the regional offices, including preparation of reimbursement requests and travel expense reports
• Liaising with the Finance Department, Regional Directors and Regional Offices to assist with the preparation of budgets and regularly supporting budget-related planning and monitoring processes for the regional programs
• Assisting with research, drafting, and preparing materials for publication or submission to formal legal bodies
• Editing, fact-checking, and cite-checking letters, reports, legal submissions, and other institutional publications in accordance with the Center's style guide and the Bluebook and Chicago Manual of Style
• Liaising with the Communications Department in coordinating production schedules for publications and drafting web content in English
• Tracking and incorporating data for the organization's monitoring and evaluation system
• Reviewing documents in Spanish, translating documents from Spanish to English and vice-versa and occasionally corresponding with partners in Spanish
• Coordinating with staff in the Center's regional offices in Colombia and Nepal and providing critical support as needed
• Monitoring the schedules of UN and regional human rights bodies

KNOWLEGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• B.A. degree or foreign equivalent is required
• 2 years of experience in an administrative position
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and use of email
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills
• Experience in handling budgets and other financial transactions
• Experience in producing materials for publication
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and coordinate with different organizational departments
• Ability to speak, read and correspond in Spanish

A commitment to women's reproductive rights, international experience and general knowledge of women's rights issues in Asia and/or Latin America and the Caribbean are desirable. Familiarity with the United Nations system, regional human rights systems and experience working on legal issues, including familiarity with the Bluebook will be a plus. Knowledge of Portuguese will also be a plus.

DURATION OF POSITION

The position is full-time, beginning in February 2015. We are strongly interested in candidates who are able to make a two year commitment.

COMPENSATION

The Center offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits program.

HOW TO APPLY

lease click on the link below. A cover letter, résumé, one writing sample and contact information for three references is required. Please include these application materials as attachments.

https:reproductiverights.applicantpro.com/jobs/172134-30518.html

Deadline for applications: Jan 15, 2015

The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

IT Support Specialist, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC

IT Support Specialist

Posted on: December 17, 2014
Posted by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is the premier not-for-profit organization for women's health care. Comprised of over 58,000 physician-members who are experts in women's health care, ACOG provides to its members the highest quality education opportunities, practice-oriented resources, research, advocacy, and organizational support. With headquarters located in S.W. Washington, DC, we provide a positive, supportive work environment, excellent benefits and so much more! To learn more about our organization, please visit us at www.acog.org.

The College is currently seeking an IT Support Specialist to provide technology support services for PC and Mac computers, mobile devices, enterprise and desktop software, Microsoft O365, and network components to allow onsite staff to effectively utilize technology resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 1^st & 2^nd level technical support (in person, via phone, remote) for ACOG staff, members and visitors
• Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot a wide range of technical solutions relating to applications, system software, computer hardware, mobile devices (iOS and Android) and computer peripherals
• Consistently record support activities in Help Desk ticketing system and follow up as necessary to ensure staff technology needs are met
• Create, maintain and utilize base computer image for the initial installation and configuration of information technology hardware, software and peripherals used by ACOG staff
• Perform user account administration, provisioning and file rights management for employee email, phone, file stores, network and application accounts in a 220 onsite user environment
• Develop end user documentation for ACOG staff and technical documentation and training materials for IT team members
• Provide basic VoIP support and escalate issues to VoIP provider as needed
• Research technical solutions and escalate as appropriate and perform root cause analysis to proactively reduce or eliminate potential future problems
• Evaluate and procure approved hardware/software and conduct an annual physical inventory of all ACOG owned technology assets
• Contribute to planning and executing of projects, including performing project activities, providing status reports, and communicating effectively with stakeholders and management
• Actively contribute to the maintenance (patches & updates) of a secure computing environment
• Assist with staff moves/adds/changes
• Provide after-hours support as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of two (2) years of information technology experience requiring organization, prioritization, troubleshooting, confidentiality, timeliness, and working independently to successfully install, configure, maintain, and support Windows and/or Mac desktop operating systems and software
• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, or technology-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred qualifications include one or more of the following CompTIA A+, Network + and/or Security+ certifications, Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows 7, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office applications, browsers, mobile devices (iOS & Android)
• 1 + years Microsoft Exchange or other email package admin support
• Demonstrated history of superior communication skills, verbal and written, with diverse personalities, technical competency levels, and cultures
• Experience, and commitment to, providing exceptional customer service
• Self-motivated and directed with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Physically perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, to include, but not limited to:

1. Continuous sitting or standing, typing, and writing
2. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50lbs
3. Occasional bending/twisting/crawling on floor to address computer issues

HOW TO APPLY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The College is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify.

Please complete the application online at www.acog.org/about-acog/careers-at-acog. If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.