Outreach & Operations Coordinator, InterAction, Washington, DC

Outreach & Operations Coordinator

Posted on: June 27, 2013
Posted by: InterAction

ABOUT 1,000 DAYS

Launched by former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2010, the 1,000 Days Partnership represents more than 80 organizations committed to improving nutrition for women and children everywhere, particularly during the critical 1,000 day "window of opportunity" between a woman's pregnancy and her child's second birthday when nutrition has an enormous, long-term development. 1,000 Days works to facilitate partnerships among governments, civil society organizations and the private sector and promote greater action and investment in maternal and child nutrition throughout the world.

BASIC FUNCTION

Coordinate and manage 1,000 Days' external outreach events, meetings and activities as well as internal administrative and operational needs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and support 1,000 Days outreach efforts targeting leaders in the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, corporations and international institutions
• Support Executive Director in managing day-to-day administrative and operational activities such as coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling, budgeting, expense reporting and outreach
• Manage preparations for international and domestic 1,000 Days events and meetings
• Serve as liaison and interface with various partners from the U.S. government, civil society and private sector
• Prepare communication, cultivation, and briefing materials including talking points, presentation decks and collateral materials
• Assist with writing and compiling grant reports and support ongoing monitoring and tracking of 1,000 Days activities in accordance with grant reporting and
• Support communications and social media efforts including blog posts, twitter, facebook and e-newsletters
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly motivated, self starter with at least three years of experience working with leadership teams, preferably in the field of international development
• Experience in meeting and event management required and a proven ability to successfully organize international events is highly desirable
• Expert-level MS Office; experience using InDesign, Salesforce, WordPress and related software produce highly desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and work with a high sense of urgency
• Bachelor's degree or higher in international relations or related field

HOW TO APPLY

• Email cover letter and resume to jobs@interaction.org
• Please indicate Outreach & Operations Coordinator in the email subject line and within your cover letter
• Position is open until filled by qualified applicant
• Due to the expected volume of interest, only candidates considered will be contacted
• No phone calls please

Nutrition Policy Analyst, InterAction, Washington, DC

Nutrition Policy Analyst

Posted on: June 6, 2013
Posted by: InterAction

ABOUT 1,000 DAYS

Launched by former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2010, the 1,000 Days Partnership represents more than 80 organizations committed to improving nutrition for women and children everywhere, particularly during the critical 1,000 day "window of opportunity" between a woman's pregnancy and her child's second birthday when nutrition has an enormous, long-term development. 1,000 Days works to facilitate partnerships among governments, civil society organizations and the private sector and promote greater action and investment in maternal and child nutrition throughout the world.

BASIC FUNCTION

Monitors & tracks nutrition funding levels, relevant legislation, and partner advocacy efforts; researches and aggregates success stories and evidence to build 1,000 Days' case for support; analyzes processes, key actors and advocacy opportunities in global policy space post-2015 MDG goals and reaching World Health Assembly nutrition targets; organizes 1,000 Days meetings with partners; and supports cultivation efforts with prospective supporters and advocates.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research on current U.S. law, federal guidance and regulations, pending legislation, funding and other relevant documents and reports pertaining to nutrition
• Research and write fact sheets, policy briefs, letters, blog posts and other advocacy documents
• Create and manage databases and resources for policy, advocacy and partnership building
• Map nutrition activities of partners and other key players
• Assist in organizing advocacy and working group meetings hosted by 1,000 Days
• Prepare presentations for conferences and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

A masters degree, or the equivalent, in a field of study directly related to public policy, nutrition or international development. At least five-years experience with an organization involved in global or U.S. domestic policy work in the health, nutrition, food security, poverty alleviation and/or women's empowerment area required. Experience working with international development, coalitions and/or humanitarian response organizations is highly desirable. Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential, with the ability to translate nutrition technical language for policy audiences key. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, multi-task, set priorities, adapt to change, and solve problems in a dynamic, high-performing work environment. We seek a self-starter and team player with an energetic, entrepreneurial attitude. Highly adept in using Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

HOW TO APPLY

• Email cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@interaction.org
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Please indicate Nutrition Policy Analyst in the email subject line and within your cover letter
• Position is open until filled by qualified applicant
• Due to the expected volume of interest, only candidates considered will be contacted
• No phone calls please