Gender Action for Peace & Security Network Director, WomanKind, London, England

Gender Action for Peace & Security Network Director

Application deadline: January 29, 2015

Posted by: WomanKind

GAPS is the UK civil society network monitoring and advocating on the UK government’s commitments to women, peace and security. The GAPS Director will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating and developing the GAPS network and its members in their joint GAPS activities and initiatives. The role works closely with the GAPS Management Committee and GAPS Advisory Board. Externally, the primary role is high level influencing work. Internally, the post requires ability to facilitate and support a diverse coalition of member organisations, the management of part-time staff and all fundraising for the network.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with networks; experience of policy and influencing work on women’s rights, gender and peace building or development; as well as excellent communication and networking skills and knowledge of project management; budgeting and fundraising.

Applications for secondment from GAPS member organisations considered.

Closing date for applications is: 5.00pm on Thursday 29^th January.

Interview date: 11^th – 12^th February.

For more information about the role please read our application pack.

To apply for the role please complete the job application form.

Please return your completed application to  recruitment@womankind.org.uk or Womankind Worldwide, 56 – 64 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4LT.

ABOUT WOMANKIND

In 25 years we have reached 18 million women and girls, their families and communities across more than 70 countries.

Womankind Worldwide is an international women’s rights charity working to support women and girls to improve their lives and communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We partner with women’s rights organisations on the ground, which are working to tackle the issues that affect women’s lives.

Women’s rights are at the heart of everything we do and we do it because we’re passionate about equality. We’ve been committed to supporting women and girls to claim their rights since we were founded on International Women’s Day in 1989.

The power of partnership

We currently work in partnership with 31 women’s rights organisations to challenge discrimination, end violence and improve the rights and choices of women and girls. With our partners we are reaching women and girls in 13 countries – from Afghanistan to Bolivia to Zimbabwe.

Together we support women directly – from providing refuges and counselling for survivors of violence, to leadership and business skills training. We also support women, their families and communities indirectly – by raising awareness of women’s rights and working to change legislation, policies and practice. In 2013-2014 Womankind and our partners directly supported 119,878 women and girls. And we provided indirect support to 5.9 million women, girls, men and boys.

Community Engagement Manager, United Negro College Fund, Washington, DC

Community Engagement Manager

Posted on: January 9, 2015
Posted by: United Negro College Fund

The Community Engagement Manager will help UNCF ensure that, through its advocacy efforts, more African-American students will be college ready and better prepared to enroll in and complete college. This person should be an entrepreneurial leader, a strong project manager, and experienced community organizer. 

The Community Engagement Manager will work in a dynamic team environment to execute UNCF's local advocacy efforts, with a focus on building community relationships and impacting the local education environment in one or more of our target advocacy cities. 

This role offers the benefits of working for an established organization with 70 years of history in the education landscape, while also providing an entrepreneurial experience, since the Manager will help establish a "start-up" department tasked with implementing a newly developed strategy. The Community Engagement Manager will be based in one of our target advocacy cities (e.g. DC, New Orleans, and Indianapolis).

The Community Engagement Manager reports to the VP of Advocacy and works closely with the National Director of Advocacy to implement UNCF's advocacy platform, which includes three major components: 

• Messaging and Research: Leveraging broad-based media platforms and publishing research to highlight the current state of education, motivate African Americans to strive for college degree attainment and position UNCF as a partner in this journey

• Grasstops Partnerships: Partnering with Member Institutions, prominent organizations and leaders in the African-American community and activate them to engage in the education reform landscape and support them as they engage their communities

• Grassroots Engagement: Supporting on-the-ground grassroots organizations as they engage African-American parents and communities locally

UNCF's advocacy platform will be implemented at the national and local level. However, the Community Engagement Manager will only be accountable for implementing the strategy at the local level in one or more of UNCF's target cities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating and implementing an outreach strategy to inform, educate and activate "grasstops" community leaders (i.e., business leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, etc.) about education reform

• Managing strategic partnerships with "grasstop" leaders, non-profit organizations, civil rights organizations, and donors at the local level

• Organizing and coordinating the execution of meetings, workshops, and convenings, including setting up databases and processes to implement this work

• Collaborating with local UNCF development staff to ensure that events and communications align with the advocacy strategy Monitoring changes in the local K-16 landscape and understanding implications for UNCF's advocacy strategy and target city involvement

• Participating in local education events as well as recommending opportunities for UNCF to demonstrate leadership on African-American K-16 educational issues

• Working effectively within the prescribed local budget and managing expenditures

• Documenting and reporting program results in order to evaluate the impact of the advocacy strategy on the local community

• Providing regular updates to the VP of Advocacy relative to the status of engagement activities and coordinating day-to-day efforts with the Director of Advocacy

EDUCATION

An undergraduate degree from a four year college or university is required. An advanced degree such as an MBA or MPA is preferred.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is a collaborative individual with significant project management experience and community organizing experience. S/he will be comfortable dealing with the ambiguity associated with strategic implementation and coalition building and should also have the following qualifications:

• Direct project management and community organizing experience as well as a proven track record of driving programmatic performance

• Strong organizational skills and a proven track record of managing executing multiple projects simultaneously

• Well-honed strategic thinking skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable

• Demonstrated ability to work easily and effectively with a wide range of constituencies at the "grasstops" and "grassroots" levels, including non-profit and community leaders, faith leaders, government officials, corporate leaders, parents and students

• Superior communication skills, with the ability to proactively lead conversations and manage next steps

• Working knowledge of K-16 educational landscape at the local level is preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project, and deep understanding of how to use social media

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will periodically supervise interns.

HOW TO APPLY

This position requires travel.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: resumes@uncf.org. For more information or to view other opportunities at UNCF please visit: www.uncf.org. 

UNCF, Inc. is an EOE M/F/V/D.

Senior Program Officer, Open Society Foundations, New York, NY

Senior Program Officer

Posted on: January 8, 2015
Application deadline: January 30, 2015
Posted by: Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations' Women's Rights Program (WRP) seeks a full-time Senior Program Officer on economic justice in its New York office.

The WRP aims to promote open societies where women control their own bodies, choices and lives; participate4 freely in political, community and family life; play integral economic roles in local and global marketplaces; and be able to advance their rights in systems of justice. The program pursues three goals: (1) to strengthen women's rights organizations and movements in countries and regions where OSF is active; (2) to promote economic justice for women; and (3) to combat policies and practices that undermine the physical safety of women and the enjoyment of their sexual and reproductive rights. A full strategic plan will be presented to the Global Board of the Open Society Foundations in 2015.

The full-time Senior Program Officer will be based in New York and will be supervised by the WRP Director.

THE OPEN SOCIETIES FOUNDATIONS

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to criticism, whose laws and policies are open to debate and correction, and whose political institutions are open to the participation of all people. We seek to strengthen justice and the rule of law; broaden respect for human rights, including the rights of minorities; encourage pluralism and a robust diversity of opinion; deepen democratic practice and participation; expand economic equity; support effective governance; and invest in individuals, public and private organizations, and social movements that advance these goals.

We are a global network of foundations committed to local knowledge and national expertise. Our network includes national foundations, regional foundations, and other geographic programs operating in more than one hundred countries. At the same time, many programs with global reach operate from our four headquarters in Europe and the United States, including programs on digital information, documentary photography, drug policy, early childhood, education, fellowships, fiscal governance, higher education, human rights, international migration, justice, public health, scholarships, think tanks, and women's rights alongside the Program on Independent Journalism. Still other programs advance our special commitment to Roma communities. In addition to making grants to organizations and individuals, the Open Society Foundations engage in policy advocacy, legal advocacy and litigation, program-related investing, and public communications, as well as providing direct assistance to governments. Most programs and foundations in the network are governed or advised by their own boards.

The Open Society Foundations are the global philanthropies of George Soros, who, as chairman, plays an active role in the work of the foundations.

JOB PROFILE

Strategy development, grant making and operational efforts to promote economic justice for women and strengthen women's organizations and movements .The senior program officer will play a key role in developing the strategy in those areas; keep track of the fields, identifying opportunities for funding and other engagement with partners; support other program staff in WRP in contributing to learning and innovation in the field, including through documentation and other operational activities; and represent the program externally. Work is carried out independently /under general supervision. Additional responsibilities include the following:

Program-Related functions:

• Develop and implement a grantmaking and operational strategy aimed at promoting economic justice for women and strengthening women's organizations and movements;
• Write strategy/position papers that provide insight on policy issues impacting the field and/or offer suggestions about field building and strategic project development;
• Work with the Director to ensure close collaboration with other programs across the Open Society Foundations network;
• Establish strategic relationships with other philanthropic partners and NGO's and identify joint programming opportunities;
• Collaborate with grantees, philanthropic partners, and other field professionals and participate in program- and field-related meetings and convenings;
• Invite grant proposals from selected funding applicants and work with applicants to develop and finalize grant proposals;
• Review grant proposals and write grant recommendations;
• Review and assess letters of inquiry and make funding recommendations and declinations;
• Monitor grants through site visits and review of narrative and financial reports;
• Manage financial and budget reports to track grant and program spending;
• Supervise program officers, administrative support staff, and consultants, when relevant;
• Perform occasional special assignments, including participation in foundation task forces and working groups.

Other:

• Extensive travel will be required;
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

This exciting opportunity is for an experienced practitioner and/or grant maker with substantial knowledge, expertise and programmatic experience in women's rights and economic justice.

The successful candidate will have a very strong background in human rights; substantial knowledge of current practices, trends and information, and key actors and thought leaders in women's rights movements and women's economic justice; detailed knowledge of the state of women's rights in at least two countries where OSF is active is essential.

The successful candidate will have a high level of strategic thinking and ability to make good, independent decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment; the proven ability to work independently, with a high-level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals; a track record in developing and/or strengthening effective collaborations across multiple internal and external stakeholders; a proven ability to work effectively in a fluid and fast paced work environment, managing multiple priorities under pressure and accomplish short- and long- term deadlines with a heavy workload; and a history of being a strong team player. Broad intellectual curiosity, comfort with robust debate and a good sense of humor will be valuable.

The successful candidate must have excellent writing and editing skills in English; proficiency in other languages will be a great advantage; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent public speaking and presentation skills; excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomatic and problem solving abilities and a desire for continued professional growth while focused on promoting and developing grantees, partners and colleagues; demonstrated cross-cultural competence and substantial life experience with multiple cultures.

A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and ten to 15 years' relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master's degree in a social science, e.g. in law, economics, gender studies, political science, public administration, public policy, strongly preferred;

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email resume and cover letter, with salary requirements to: humanresources@opensocietyfoundations.org. Include job code in subject line: SPO-WRP

The Open Society Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Girls Education Challenge Project Manager, Theatre for a Change, Malawi

GIRLS' EDUCATION CHALLENGE PROJECT MANAGER

Application deadline: January 11, 2015
Posted by: Theatre for a Change

The Girls' Education Challenge Project Manager will be responsible for the project management of our large DfiD funded GEC project currently in its second year in Malawi.

The project trains 315 young female agent of change teachers to support 9000 marginalised girls in 225 rural schools in Central and Southern Malawi enrol in school, stay in school and improve their literacy and numeracy. The project also seeks to improve the sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of the teachers, girls and their communities. In the longer term, we expect the project to have a positive impact on poverty reduction for marginalised girls and their households.

The project's implementation phase began in February 2014. The project ends in March 2017.

DUTIES

1. Overall project management: project effectively implemented and targets achieved.

2. Learning improving the project: accurate evidence and data are collected and fed back into the project on a monthly basis to achieve maximum impact. Project mid-term reviews and endline evaluations are disseminated and learning fed back into project on a bi-annual basis.

3. Financial management: project finances are effectively managed to ensure compliance to TfaC Finance Policy and donor requirements.

4. Staff management: project staff and teachers are efficient and effective in their project roles.

5. Reporting and partnerships: high quality and timely project reporting, project documentation and proposals are widely documented and circulated among stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in the position and meet the essential requirements, please submit a letter of application addressing the specific areas of the Job Description and Person Specification with a detailed CV to applications@tfacafrica.com by 11th January 2015.

A full job and person specification can be downloaded below.

Further details

Region: 10. Rest of the world

Location: Malawi

Area of work: Management

Contact website: http://www.tfacafrica.com

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Job Description

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Awards Programme Manager, Womanity

Award Programme Manager

Posted on: December 20, 2014

Application deadline: January 11, 2015

Start date: February 2015

Posted by: Womanity

The Womanity Foundation is looking for a project manager to coordinate Womanity’s support to Award winners 2014, as well as prepare and run the future editions of the Award.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Womanity Award addresses violence against women by identifying innovative ways to reduce such violence, and by increasing their impact through their replication in other contexts. Hence, the Womanity Foundation strategically partners with an organization that has developed a program that effectively reduces violence against women, called the “Innovation Partner”, and then supports its local adaptation, implementation and expansion through an organisation acting as a “Scale-Up Partner”. The Womanity Award serves as the platform to identify innovative solutions and “Innovation Partners” and “Scale-Up Partners” interested and capable of replicating the model; and to coordinate partners willing to support the process with their expertise, professional contributions and funding. 

The Womanity Foundation is looking for a project manager to coordinate Womanity’s support to Award winners 2014, as well as prepare and run the future editions of the Award. 

OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES

• Lead the selection process of the Womanity Award (next selection process to be launched in September 2015), including the creation of the necessary guidelines and tools (application forms, etc.); recruitment and coordination of a selection panel/jury; drafting of evaluation criteria for the selection of Innovation and Scale-Up Partners; proactive search and identification of potential partners based on the verified and documented impact of their model in reducing violence against women; call for nominations/applications and evaluation of award applicants.
• Map and recruit co-funding and co-branding partner(s) for the Womanity Award and manage the relationships. 
• Plan and organise the award ceremony.
• Conclude the partnership agreement with Award winners, assess needs for support, define timeline and workplan, and oversee partnership implementation.
• Map, recruit and manage professional program partners who will deliver professional support to the innovation and scale-up partners for the replication of the chosen solution.
• Manage the implementation of the award (currently the project being implemented with Award winners 2014) with the innovation/scale-up/professional program partners and sponsors, and work on the adaptation and replication process.
• Develop a communications plan and materials for the Womanity Award and disseminate them to the relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise the monitoring and evaluation of the Womanity Award’s organisation and implementation; document the impact achieved via the Award.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Dynamic and efficient project manager with demonstrated experience in successfully designing and implementing complex social projects, as well as carrying out program development, assessments and evaluations.
• Knowledgeable and experienced expert in the field of women’s rights and the reduction of violence against women, with an authoritative network of connections and a proven track record in the field. 
• Creative partnership broker with strong negotiation and communications skills and a talent for building fruitful relationships between social, corporate, academic and other actors.
• Results-oriented, entrepreneurial facilitator, capable of driving the collaboration between social actors and their professional partners towards the realization of their common objective.
• Experience in event planning and organisation.
• Fluency and analytical writing skills in English. Proficiency in the use of standard ITC tools. 

Duration: Minimum two year commitment (renewable), at a rate of minimum 24 hours to maximum 32 hours weekly (60 to 80% FTE)

Start date: February 2015

Travel Availability: National and international travel required. 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested and qualified for the position, please send your motivation letter, CV and three reference contacts to the emails below by latest January 11, 2015:

Antonella Notari Vischer, Executive Director, Womanity Foundation and Carole Sarkis, Womanity Award Project Manager

Email: Antonella@womanity.org and carole@womanity.org 

Website: www.womanity.org

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

Program Officer, Gender and Post-Conflict Portfolio, Promundo, Washington, DC

Program Officer

Posted on: December 17, 2014
Application deadline: January 10, 2015
Posted by: Promundo

Promundo-US, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to gender equality and violence prevention, seeks a full-time Program Officer. 

DUTIES

• Providing technical assistance to Promundo-US international projects (both programs and research)
• Managing Promundo-US work in North and South Kivu (DRC) that addresses the trauma associated with conflict and promotes equitable, nonviolent paths to healing for individuals, families and communities
• Carrying out program evaluation and formative research with partners in various settings in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Balkans, and Asia
• Monitoring project implementation to ensure that activities proceed along the agreed timetable, and results are being documented
• Developing, managing and monitoring budgets and expenses related to the project to ensure that activities remain within budget
• Developing proposals and reports for funders
• Organizing and implementing training workshops in the use of Promundo's methodologies and approaches
• Presenting Promundo's work at seminars and events globally.

ABOUT PROMUNDO

Founded in Brazil in 1997, Promundo works internationally to engage men and boys in advancing gender equality and preventing violence. Promundo's independently registered NGOs in the US, Brazil and Portugal collaborate to conduct high-quality formative, population-based research; develop and conduct impact evaluations, scale-up gender transformative interventions; and carry out national and international advocacy to achieve gender equality and prevent violence. Promundo also serves as global co-Chair and Latin American coordinator of the MenEngage Alliance, a global network of NGOs and UN agencies working to engage men and boys in gender equality.

Promundo-US, a separate legal entity, coordinates technical assistance outside of Brazil, carries out advocacy globally and supports Promundo activities and fundraising in Brazil, and coordinates the global MenCare Campaign. For more information, see www.promundo.org.br/en.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• A minimum of three years experience and a track record of success in program development, and technical assistance/program delivery in the field of gender equality
• A minimum of three years experience and a track record of success in project and budget management
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills
• International experience
• Ability to handle pressure and stress, ability to improvise, adapt and flexibility
• Excellent people skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Sense of humor.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in a second language - French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish - and a PhD or experience in coordinating research projects are highly desirable
• Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills
• Experience in working in conflict areas.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a 1) resume, 2) cover letter, 3) writing sample, and 4) two professional references no later than January 10, 2015 to: contactdc@promundo.org.br. Please indicate if you are a US citizen and, if not, your current employment status in the US. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deputy Field Director, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Washington, DC

Deputy Field Director

Posted on: November 6, 2014
Application deadline: December 26, 2014
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice America

NARAL Pro-Choice America and NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation is seeking a Deputy Field Director for this dynamic, mission-driven organization that has been at the forefront of the fight for reproductive rights since its founding in 1968. NARAL has an annual budget of approximately $12 million and encompasses a 501 (c)(3), a 501(c)(4), and a political action committee.

NARAL Pro-Choice America is the nation's leading advocate for reproductive freedom and protecting a woman's right to choose her own reproductive destiny. With more than one million members and supporters, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to mobilizing and building the base of pro-choice advocates, identifying and supporting pro-choice candidates, and advancing sound reproductive policies that support women and families at all stages of their reproductive life. These policies include preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion.

SUMMARY

The Deputy Field Director will work to increase the capacity and overall health of the network of NARAL Pro-Choice America. The primary goal will be the creation, implementation, and oversight of programmatic field work. The Deputy Director will provide ongoing and consistent communications, technical assistance, and support to state affiliates. The responsibilities of the Deputy Field Director shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of campaign field plans for electoral, legislative, and issue organizing.This will include but is not limited to voter contact, field budgets, work plans, and overall timelines.
• Provide direct technical support to members of the affiliate network. Will work with the National Field Director to assess, develop and increase the capacity of state affiliates to implement effective strategic campaigns individually and in cooperation with NARAL Pro-Choice America.
• As needed, travel to states to: Directly manage all aspects of Field Program, work with affiliates on coordinating and implementing a comprehensive campaign strategy, provide technical training to affiliates or otherwise facilitate strategic meetings, other travel as assigned.
• Assist the Field Director in designing, implementing, and evaluating a program of trainings and events to enhance the skills and relationships at the affiliate network level.
• The Deputy Field Director will be responsible for overseeing major national initiatives and ensuring their timely and successful completion. This will include forging strategic national alliances and leveraging relationships in affiliate and non-affiliate states to grow the reach and impact of NARAL Pro-Choice America.
• Assist in the development and oversight of the Affiliate Chapter Program.
• Assist Field Director with the department's strategic planning and budgeting process.
• Work closely with affiliate staff to identify ways to continue to improve communication and program integration between NARAL Pro-Choice America and its affiliates.
• other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent;
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electoral and/or legislative organizing with proven record of success;
• Experience managing state-based membership organization. Working knowledge of all aspects of grassroots campaigns including field, mail, lobbying and fundraising;
• Understanding of 501(c) 4,501(c) 3 and PAC distinctions;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Relevant training and facilitation experience;
• Consistent ability to seek out new opportunity and handle multiple, high-level projects at once;
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and oral communications;
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Suite and NGP VAN a must. Additional skills such as graphic design, experience with donor software and a deep understanding of polling and voter files is a definite plus.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis
• Commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America's goals and programs

• A commitment to diversity and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences is required.

HOW TO APPLY

NARAL Pro-Choice America is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and a substantive cover letter to:

NARAL Pro-Choice America

1156 15^th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20005

Fax: (202) 973-3096

Email: fieldjobs@prochoiceamerica.org

Psycho-Social Support Trainer, International Rescue Committee, South Sudan

Psycho-Social Support Trainer

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Application deadline: December 5, 2014
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

BACKGROUND

IRC began working in South Sudan in 1989. South Sudan declared independence in July 2011 following decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound. IRC-South Sudan operates a country office in Juba, field offices in Lakes, Unity, Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Eastern Equatoria states. Currently, IRC South Sudan implements programs in primary health care, community case management, environmental health, women's protection and empowerment, protection and access to justice and livelihoods.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Psycho-Social Support (PSS) Trainer will report to the Protection Manager and will be responsible for training all associated IRC staff in psycho-social support methodology. He/she is also responsible for creating curriculum/work plan for psycho-social groups including youth, women and girls groups and co-leading them during the initial meetings.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Support
  • Create PSS training curriculum for internal IRC staff
  • Conduct training on PSS methodologies to required IRC staff
  • Create a contextualized curriculum for 12 week youth program
  • Co-lead up to 7 one hour PSS group sessions per week
  • Track attendance and trends across all groups to inform a final report
  • Participate in coordination meetings as requested by Protection Manager
  • Perform any other duties as requested by the Protection Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Masters degree in appropriate field or in international law, human rights law, international relations, social sciences,
• At least 3 years professional technical experience, including 2 years implementing similar programs in emergency and conflict contexts;
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, training and curriculum development
• Strong understanding of protection principles and likely protection concerns arising in the South Sudan context as well as conflict sensitivity
• Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, donors, INGOs and other stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and written skills, and good computer skills
• Fluency in English
• Additional qualities: ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Security level orange. The situation in Juba is calm at the moment but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, and looting. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.
• Lodging in Juba is in a private bedroom, with en suite bathroom, in a shared IRC guesthouse. In field sites, accommodation ranges from tents to traditional huts to permanent structures. Field compounds have latrines and showers. All IRC sites have electricity and internet at least several hours per day. Food is the individual's responsibility.
• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

HOW TO APPLY

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