Paralegal, Huntingdon House, Huntingdon, PA

Paralegal: Civil Legal Representation Project

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Posted by: Huntingdon House

Huntingdon House, a domestic violence service program located in the beautiful rural central Pennsylvania town of Huntingdon, announces the following employment opportunity. Employment to begin as soon as possible after October 1, 2014. We are offering an exciting opportunity to the right Paralegal who is equipped to create a civil legal representation office from the ground up! Become a leader in the Court of Huntingdon County as an advocate for domestic violence survivors, work with rural survivors to create safer access to legal services in remote or isolated rural population centers, and provide education and advocacy about providing justice for survivors of domestic violence. All within a best practices model of survivor centered work.

The Paralegal will work closely with the Counseling/Advocacy staff of Huntingdon House to strengthen our continuum of services to create safer options and better avenues to justice for survivors who are fleeing domestic violence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct client interviews and maintain general contact with clients of the Huntingdon County Civil Legal Representation Project, who are victims of domestic violence, including conducting interviews and general contact at rural meeting sites. 
• Conduct web-based case law, statutory and regulatory research. 
• Maintain court schedule and calendar. 
• Maintain legal project records and filing system. 
• Draft and edit legal documents, correspondence and pleadings under the supervision of The Project Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of legal assistant experience in a litigation and family law practice, or a public interest law firm or similar setting is preferred. 
• Knowledge of unique issues facing rural victims of domestic violence is preferred. 
• Must possess excellent writing, proofreading, professional telephone skills and a willingness to develop and learn new skills. 
• Excellent and demonstrated word processing required, knowledge of Excel spreadsheet, West Law and case management software is desirable.

Position Requires a STRONG COMMITMENT to

• The provision of Domestic Violence services with a client empowerment and feminist perspective
• The struggle against ageism, classism, racism, ableism, homophobia, and heterosexism
• Support and involvement of all racial, social, ethnic, religious, cultural, and economic groups

HOW TO APPLY

Those interested in this position may apply by submitting a letter of interest, a current resume/curriculum vitae, and a complete list of three or more personal and professional references to:

Jean Riddle Collins, Executive Director

Jcollins@huntingdonhouse.net

PO Box 217

Huntingdon, PA 16652

814-643-2801 office phone

814-643-2419 fax

Grant Writer & Program Liaison, AIDS United, Washington, DC

Grant Writer & Program Liaison

Posted on: August 5, 2014
Posted by: AIDS United
Application deadline: August 22, 2014
Employment type: Full-time
Salary range: 50,000 - 70,000
Benefits: Exceptional benefits offered in a flexible work environment

Who is AIDS United?

AIDS United's mission is to end the AIDS epidemic in the United States. The agency strives to achieve its mission through strategic grant-making, organizational capacity building, formative research, advocacy & policy work. Formed from the merger of the National AIDS Fund and AIDS Action Council in 2010, the agency has more than 20 years of experience in policy and grant-making.

AIDS United operates with an annual budget of approximately $11 million and a staff of 26. Grant-making initiatives focus on access and retention in care, advocacy in the deep south, syringe access, sector transformation and more. Policy work is done on behalf of dues paying members that include the majority of the largest and oldest AIDS Service Organization across the country. Other initiatives at AIDS United includes provision of capacity building assistance on behalf of CDC for community-based organizations involved in HIV prevention; and placement of more than 50 AmeriCorps members annually across seven different metropolitan areas.

Job Summary

AIDS United seeks to hire a Grant Writer & Program Liaison responsible for the development of multiple funding proposals throughout the year to foundations, corporate giving programs, and federal funding opportunities on behalf of AIDS United. The position will work with policy and program staff to ensure a solid understanding of initiatives, programs and activities undertaken at AIDS United and to package/represent those programs in writing to effectively secure funding.

The position will work jointly with program, policy, finance, and operations staff to ensure any and all requirements for submission of a complete proposal are met; as well as ensuring timely submission of required reporting on any grants received. The position will do ongoing prospecting to identify new potential funders, and maintain a schedule of all grants submitted, and those in the pipeline (up to one year out).

Qualifications 

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in grant-writing and grant procurement; and deep knowledge and/or experience in the domestic HIV/AIDS field. As well as experience using online databases and other sources to locate philanthropic information and demonstrated success in procuring/winning proposals.

Position requires a highly organized individual with a proven track record of efficient time management and ability to work well independently as well as part of a team. Individual must have the ability to seek and synthesize information and communication in a compelling and succinct form; ability to take initiative, think critically, manage time, and prioritize multiple tasks and projects; ability to understand budgets as they relate to proposals and grants; and the ability to effective coordinate input from multiple parties with clear timelines.

Position requires excellent research and analytical skills as well as excellent personal, verbal, and written communication skills. Must be flexible and able to work in fast-paced and changing work environment and able to work well under pressure. Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.

How to Apply

Applications must include: the AIDS United Application for Employment (available at http://www.aidsunited.org/about/jobs/), cover letter with salary requirements, and resume and should be submitted to jobs@aidsunited.org with "Grant Writer" in the subject line. 

Incomplete applications WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
Due to the high volume of applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Editorial Assistant, American Association of University Women, Washington, DC

Editorial Assistant 

Posted on: August 1, 2014
Posted by: American Association of University Women (Headquarters)
Application deadline: August 15, 2014 
Start date: September 29, 2014 
Job location: Washington, DC 
Employment type: Full-time

Who is AAUW? 

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 165,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and 800 college and university partners. Since AAUW's founding in 1881, our members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political.

Our Art, Editorial, and Media Department oversees everything that AAUW produces, from program collateral and website updates to membership brochures and development appeals. Our staff is committed to our mission and to creating high-quality materials that portray the organization as the vibrant force it is.

Job Summary 

AAUW is hiring a talented editorial assistant to join our busy Art, Editorial, and Media Department. You'll be in charge of making sure the trains run on time. We create hundreds of materials a year, and we need your organizational prowess and gentle nagging to keep everyone on track. You'll also have the opportunity to build your editorial skills and take on some projects of your own.

Essential Duties 

As our editorial assistant, you will complement our existing departmental staff by maintaining our project management system as well as managing your own editorial projects, from press releases to blog posts to membership brochures. You'll work on everything from traditional publications projects such as newsletters, e-mails, and flyers, as well as some less-traditional items such as web graphics and social media campaigns.

Qualifications 

• 4-year degree in English, journalism, or communications
• Effective and extensive organizational skills. You love systems, but you also know exactly when to stop planning and start working.
• A genuine interest in the English language and an ability to develop a sophisticated understanding of grammar, style, and usage
• A working knowledge of AP and Chicago style with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to house style
• Excellent writing ability
• Comfort managing sideways and up. You'll have to hold people at all levels of the organization to deadlines, and you should feel confident doing so. 

Who We Are Looking For 

We're looking for someone who loves to learn and to take initiative, who has big ideas, but who can also craft a plan and do the work to make those ideas happen.

We are committed to hiring the best editorial assistant in the area for this job, but we also want someone who is devoted to our mission. It's a demanding and fast-moving job, and you'll enjoy it more if you care about the cause.

How to Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and the two pieces of writing you're most proud of to AAUW Human Resources at aauwjobs@aauw.org. Please indicate the position title in the subject line.

Women's Health Program Director, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC

Women's Health Program Director

Posted on: January 4, 2014
Posted by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

DESCRIPTION

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a not-for-profit membership organization supporting over 57,000 members/physicians across the country. As the experts in women's health we provide a wide range of services for the nation's leading group of professionals. 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 our Website at www.acog.org!

We are looking for a Senior Director, Gynecologic Practice who will coordinate and supervise work of committees and staff in the areas of gynecology, well-woman care, adolescent health care, and ethics. This position will also track, interpret, and report on gynecologic and professionalism issues requiring College attention and/or policy development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and oversee all activities in Division affecting medical professionalism
  Oversee the development and maintenance of publications on ethics (eg, Committee Opinions); stimulate the development of policies and activities for medical professionalism; seek outside sources of funding to support new interest areas and special projects; advise and facilitate the work of Committee on Ethics; hire and supervise staff, research issues relevant to College interests
• Direct and oversee all gynecologic, well-woman care, and adolescent health care activities in Division
  Through direction of the work of the Department staff, advise and facilitate the work of clinical committees (Clinical Document Review Panel/ Gynecology, Committee on Gynecologic Practice, Committee on Adolescent Health Care, Editorial Committee for Guidelines for Women's Health Care) and task forces in the areas of gynecology, well-woman care, and adolescent health care; oversee hiring and supervision of all staff for these areas; oversee the development and maintenance of practice publications in gynecology, well-woman care, and adolescent health care (eg, Guidelines for Women's Health Care, Guidelines for Adolescent Health Care, Committee Opinions, Technology Assessments, health records, ancillary publications); stimulate the development of policies and activities in the areas of gynecology, well-woman care, and adolescent health care; seek outside sources of funding to support new interest areas and special projects; research issues relevant to College interests; facilitate sessions on these areas at the Annual Clinical Meeting or other venues as needed.
• Serve as primary staff for the Committee on Ethics and the Clinical Document Review Panel/Gynecology
  Manage activities of the Clinical Document Review Panel/Gynecology and the Committee on Ethics, including developing and managing budgets, developing agendas and holding meetings, researching issues, overseeing development of minutes, carrying out work of committee as needed, and interpreting decisions to College committees, staff, and outside groups
• Participate in College policy and project development outside of Division
  Collaborate with other Divisions and participate in policy and project development for issues of overlapping interest; review materials for conformity with College policies and guidelines on gynecologic practice and medical professionalism
• Advise and represent Vice President of Practice Activities on issues of gynecologic practice and ethics.
  Advise the Vice President of Practice Activities on gynecologic practice and ethics; proactively promote College policy to Fellows, other professional organizations, managed care organizations, hospital administrators and leadership, public policymakers, and the public and respond to the same when interpretation of College policy is required; represent the Vice President in these areas as requested
• Represent the College to other organizations
  Develop and maintain effective liaison relationships with other organizations and agencies interested in gynecologic practice, well-woman care, and ethics; attend meetings related to these issues, advocating for College interests and interpreting and reporting on issues; coordinate the College's review and response to documents developed by other organizations; maintain awareness of content and policy issues affecting the specialty regarding clinical care and professional behavior; respond to Fellows, outside organizations, and individuals regarding College policies on these issues

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in nursing, public health, or related fields preferred.
• Expertise generally gained by 10 years of experience in related positions.
• Background in women's health desirable.
• Experience in health administration or with related associations.
• Knowledge of the health care system and women's health care.
• Excellent communication skills; self-motivated and directed; excellent independent judgment and ability to take responsibility; supervisory experience.
• Ability to represent the College in a variety of situations.

The American College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in EVerify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.

HOW TO APPLY


Interested or know someone who is? Please submit your cover letter and resume directly to our recruiter through the following site:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=7625381

IMPORTANT NOTE: The application system does not provide a specific place for you to upload/input your cover letter. Please remember to upload/paste your cover letter AND resume as one document.**

Social Media Producer, Jewish Women's Archive, Brookline, MA

Social Media Producer

Posted on: December 2, 2013
Application deadline: January 21, 2014
Posted by: Jewish Women's Archive

DESCRIPTION

The Jewish Women's Archive documents Jewish women's stories, elevates their voices, and inspires them to be agents of change. A national non-profit organization founded in 1995, the Jewish Women's Archive (JWA) has amassed the most extensive collection of material anywhere on American Jewish women, and has created an increasing demand for its information, resources, and services. Its website, which draws more than 1.2 million unique visitors annually, is a destination for people seeking knowledge, a sense of connection and community, and a way to affirm and enhance the legacy of American Jewish women.

A diverse staff of 10 FTE's work in a pleasant Brookline neighborhood with easy access to public transportation and affordable parking. Office atmosphere is lively, friendly, and collegial. Flexible schedule with some telecommuting possible.

The Social Media Producer will develop and implement a coherent, creative, and effective social media strategy for JWA with the goal of building JWA's online community and raising its profile and influence among key audiences.
Major responsibilities include:

• Manage all online communications, including the JWA blog (Jewesses with Attitude, which has over 15,000 monthly readers), eNews and eBlasts, our Facebook page, our Twitter presence (6,500 followers and growing), our This Week in History feature, and other social media channels.
• Develop, implement, and assess effectiveness of social media strategy for raising JWA's profile and building online connections and community.
• Develop strategies for defining, reaching, and expanding audience for JWA's online communications.
• Ensure that JWA is deploying most effective and up-to-date social media tools.
• Become the voice of JWA in social media spaces.
• Analyze and prepare weekly reports on effectiveness of social media.
• Monitor trends in social media tools, applications, and tactics.
• Collaborate on proposals to fund outreach and online community building.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required.
1 – 3 years prior experience preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online with cover letter, resume, and writing samples at jwa.org/aboutjwa/jobs/apply. No phone calls, please.
JWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Young Feminist Activism-Program Coordinator, The Association for Women's Rights in Development

Young Feminist Activism-Program Coordinator

Posted on: December 23, 2013
Application deadline: January 12, 2013
Posted by: The Association for Women's Rights in Development

THE PROGRAM

AWID's Young Feminist Activism (YFA) Program contributes to stronger multigenerational movements that are diverse and inclusive and where young feminists' contributions, activism, perspectives and needs are highlighted in women's movements; accurately reflected in international decision-making spaces, development debates; and translated into policies and programs that are grounded in human rights and gender equality.

THE POSITION

The YFA has recently established a Co-Coordinator structure to lead the YFA program by complementing each
other's skills, capacities and experiences thus ensuring that the YFA continues to be responsive and connected to young feminists from around the world. The YFA Program Co-coordinator is a full-time position responsible for strategic project planning, coordination and timely production of high-quality YFA deliverables. The YFA Co-Coordinators will closely collaborate on strategic leadership, coordination, constituency and alliance building for the Program. The primary responsibilities include:

• Co-lead the development and implementation of the YFA's strategic plan, annual plans and related work planning
• Co-lead the YFA's strategies to support the political engagement of young feminists in policy and program development processes such as the post 2015 development framework, in line with the overall strategic plan
• Work closely with all AWID strategic initiatives to identify opportunities to support young feminists activism across the organization
• Co-coordinate knowledge building projects including on effective multigenerational organizing and mapping of young feminist organizing
• Strengthen existing, and build new relationships and alliances with young feminist activists including across social movements and other regional international feminist organizations
• Co-responsible for engaging with the YFA Advisory Group including selection of new members and planning/input meeting with advisors
• Represent the YFA Program/AWID in international, regional or local venues

WORK LOCATION OF THE POSITION

• Work location is flexible

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Develop, implement and monitor progress of one or more projects to ensure deliverables are in place and completed in accordance with quality requirements and established timelines and budgets
• Coordinate regular reporting and updates related to YFA's work in line with AWID's M&E strategy as required
• Work with relevant Manager to regularly take stock of the YFA strategies ensuring they are responsive to the YFA constituency and strategic goals of AWID
• Advance project work, taking initiative in methodology development, documentation, identifying potential strategic alliances and opportunities (external and internal)

Capacity-development (internal and external)

• Liaise with staff of other AWID programs to support integration of young feminist activists, contributions and perspectives across the organization as well as to identify opportunities for collaboration
• Coordinate the development, facilitation and implementation of learning opportunities (both online and face to face processes) for and by young feminists
• Develop and implement follow-up activities, as appropriate, to capacity-building processes

Knowledge building

• Identify priority issues for knowledge building relevant to young feminist organizing and to the YFA's overall strategy
• Contribute to the conceptualization and project planning of knowledge building project on multigenerational and young feminist organizing
• Co-coordinate the production of knowledge resources produced by the initiative

Alliance-building, constituency engagement and advocacy

• Work with other initiatives within AWID and collaborate with key women's rights organizations and activists to advocate for the active engagement of young feminists in political dialogues and policy makings spaces affecting the rights of young women
• Identify relevant organizations, activists, networks and other resources through which to establish strategic partnerships with in order to support young feminist activists
• Maintain communications with YFA constituencies, including past participants in program activities, organizational partners, and AWID's membership (i.e. responding to electronic requests for information, following up with participants in AWID activities)
  • Conduct occasional Needs Assessments with YFA constituencies to ensure the program's relevance and strategic focus
  • Represent AWID in international (or local/regional) international venues to profile the YFA program, creating and delivering presentations or speeches as required

Organizational Processes

• Work with the Finance team to administer and monitor program budget
• Actively co-lead and contribute to regular YFA team meetings
• Participate actively in organizational meetings and committees

 QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience

• Three or more years of activism with young feminist organizations/initiatives working for women's rights and gender justice, including at least two years in a leadership role
• Experience with young feminist mobilizing and policy advocacy at the international and regional levels
• Planning, implementing and coordinating of projects or initiatives led by or for young feminists
• Experience in developing and implementing capacity building and mobilization activities to strengthen young women's organizing both online and face-to-face

Required Qualifications and Knowledge

• Experience working with young women between the ages of 18 to 29 years old in the Global South
• University degree or related experience in Gender and Development, Women's Human Rights, International Development, Women's Studies or a related Social Science field
• Knowledgeable about current trends in young feminist activism in regional and/or global contexts as well as familiarity with empowerment strategies developed for and by young feminists
• Knowledgeable about women's human rights and/or gender and development policies at the regional and/or international level
• Knowledgeable about challenges and best practices for effective multigenerational organizing

Expertise & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong written communication (and editing) skills
• Innovative, flexible, fosters/manages change
• Demonstrated capacity to establish focus (develop and communicate goals of Work plans), think strategically and be forward thinking
• Excellent analytical and diagnostic information gathering abilities (specifically regarding analysis of information across a range of disciplines and ability to extract relevant information/themes or solve problems)
• Displays good judgment, sensitivity and attention to communication
• Strong time management, detail orientation and thoroughness of work
• Ability to prioritize and multi task
• Results-oriented and takes initiative
• Strong project management experience: ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a work plan with multiple projects, multiple deliverables and deadlines
• Public speaking and facilitation skills
• Basic knowledge of the latest communication technologies; particularly content management systems and web 2.0 for the purpose of building online communities, information sharing and e-learning
• Knowledge of basic budgeting and financial procedures and analysis
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Ability to communicate effectively in English as well as French and/or Spanish

Other Requirements

• Familiarity with elements of feminist theory and women's rights frameworks
• Able and willing to travel internationally
• Committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-discrimination and anti-racism

Assets

• Training and capacity building experience with young feminists from diverse background
• Experience working with social justice educational/learning processes with young women
• Trilingual - English, French, Spanish
• Knowledge of WordPress publishing platform

Young feminist women and transgender persons under 30 from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your Cover Letter and Resume to: jobs@awid.org by January 12, 2014. Please include "YFA Coordinator" as the subject line. Please explain in your Cover Letter why you think it is important to support young feminist organizing and why you think this position is the right fit for you.

Program Development Director - Business Development, International Rescue Committee, Nairobi, Kenya

Program Development Director - Business Development

Posted on: December 7, 2013
Application deadline: February 6, 2014
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

DESCRIPTION

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
 
The IRC is one of the leading providers of high quality programming in both conflict and post-conflict settings. In order to advance its mission of serving communities impacted by conflict and displacement, the IRC is committed to developing innovative, context-specific programs in response to strategic funding opportunities with a range of government and multilateral donors. This business development is led by the IRC's Business Development Unit (BDU) in close collaboration with Regional and Country management structures, the IRC's Technical Units and a range of headquarter specialists based in the USA and Europe.

SCOPE OF WORK
 
The Program Development Director-Africa, working in close coordination with the Senior Director-Business Development, Regional Units, Country Offices and senior staff in IRC's headquarter offices, will be responsible for building relationships with key donors and monitoring, managing and coordinating IRC's response to strategic funding opportunities with such government and multilateral bodies such as the World Bank, USAID, and UN agencies in key IRC country programs throughout Africa. The incumbent will be responsible for influencing donor strategies and raising awareness of IRC as a key post-conflict actor.

While the post's geographic remit is the ensemble of IRC's programs in Africa, the Program Development Director-Africa will focus attention and effort on a subset of key strategic countries. This list will be reviewed and adjusted periodically. In relation to this shortlist of priority countries, the incumbent will work closely with country and regional management to design and implement appropriate, tailored business development strategies, including deployment to the countries in question to lead responses to specific business opportunities.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Program Development Director-Africa will report to the Senior Director- Business Development in New York.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
General Business Development

• Support the development and implementation of the IRC's business development objectives;
• Raise awareness of IRC as an effective and innovative post-conflict agency with key funding partners;
• Represent IRC and liaise with donor agencies and partners, in relevant countries and at their headquarters, for intelligence gathering purposes and to influence funding policies;
• Work with the BDU's Program Manager to maintain proposal development information;
• Interview prospective team leader/proposal writer consultants for relevant rosters;
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director- Business Development.

Country-Specific Program Development

• Strategy
• Support country offices in developing business plans which support their overall program strategies (Country Program Strategic Plans and Country Sector Strategies);
• Assist country offices to improve donor mapping and enhance intelligence gathering efforts to support strategic planning and program design;
• Program Development
• Assist country and regional teams to design innovative program approaches to implement their country strategies;
• Manage responses to strategic funding opportunities, including serving (depending on the context) as proposal team leader, writer, primary negotiator with prospective partner agencies, coordinator with technical, regional and headquarter support teams, etc;
• Review competitive proposals for adherence to all solicitation requirements;
• Facilitate post-submission processes up to and including award negotiations;
• Facilitate institutional learning around both successful and failed funding submissions;
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director- Business Development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree plus advanced degree in international development, political science, or other related field;
• Minimum 7 years progressive experience with a special focus on proposal development and donor negotiation;
• Previous experience with public funding;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior writing skills;
• Proven management skills and ability to negotiate effectively with donors and partner agencies;
• Solid organizational skills: the ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment;
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently;
• Ability to meet unexpected demands and remain flexible;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively;
• Ability to travel, at times with minimum notice and for prolonged periods of time.

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow this link to apply:
http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2ltbC43Mzg2OS40MzU4QGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

ERT Advocacy & Policy Coordinator, International Rescue Committee, New York, NY

ERT Advocacy & Policy Coordinator

Posted on: December 7, 2013
Application deadline: February 6, 2014
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

DESCRIPTION

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) is the division of the International Programs Department responsible for maintaining the organization's readiness to respond to emergencies and mounting effective and rapid responses during complex humanitarian crises. The EPRU is made up of the Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, the Senior Emergency Coordinator and Program Manager, along with the members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The ERT, under the leadership of the Senior Emergency Coordinator, consists of fifteen individuals with expertise in health, environmental health, advocacy & policy, operations, and finance.

SCOPE OF WORK

The ERT Advocacy & Policy Coordinator is a vital part of the Emergency Response Team and the Policy and Advocacy Team. During field deployment this role directly reports to the Emergency Field Director or designated country emergency lead. This position works in close collaboration with other IRC ERT members while in the field and is considered an integral member of the team.

The IRC ERT staff are expected to be deployed to the field - either in an emergency or in a roving capacity - for up to 75% of the time (9 months a year) and must be able to deploy to the site of an emergency within 72 hours of notification.

Members of the ERT can be deployed to either initiate a new emergency program in a crisis zone or support an existing IRC country program. The overall responsibility of the ERT is to rapidly and effectively develop, implement, and manage the IRC's onsite humanitarian response in order to meet the immediate needs of the affected population as well as influencing the global and local policy decisions that affect them.

Between field assignments, the ERT Advocacy & Policy Coordinator will report to IRC's Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy in Washington, DC and function as a member of IRC's Public Policy and Advocacy Department. At all times, the ERT Advocacy & Policy Coordinator will conduct activities in close coordination with and support the advocacy efforts undertaken by the IRC offices in Washington DC, New York, London, Geneva, Brussels, and relevant IRC field offices.

The ERT Advocacy & Policy Coordinator will also work closely with representatives from other organizations in the field on collective action, coalition building, and direct advocacy activities to shape the policy environment and improve the practice of humanitarian action.

The ERT Advocacy & Policy Coordinator is responsible for developing and carrying out a coherent strategic approach to international and national advocacy initiatives targeted at appropriate international governments, national host governments, local authorities, major donors, UN Specialized Agencies, NGO Consortia, and other Nongovernmental Organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the EPRU Director, Senior Emergency Coordinator, and ERT members to improve IRC's emergency response by identifying policy trends, reporting on key developments, analyzing ramifications of policy changes, and developing IRC advocacy strategy and actions.
• Support and coordinate with IRC's Public Policy and Advocacy Department during deployments in close cooperation with IRC London, IRC Geneva, IRC Brussels, and IRC field offices. Maintain an effective communication flow between all relevant IRC offices.
• Attend and represent the IRC at key meetings and promote IRC's viewpoints while working closely with relevant ERT members and IRC field staff as well as develop advocacy interventions based on IRC's policy and advocacy priorities.
• Seek to influence the policies of national, state and/or provincial, and local governments and municipal authorities in the field to improve the lives of people affected by persecution, disasters, and conflict. Advocate for policy change among relevant international governments and institutional donors.
• Liaise with refugees, displaced persons, and community leaders to understand their plight and develop advocacy actions to represent their views and improve their lives.
• Educate officials and policy makers, facilitate presentations by IRC experts, coordinate high-level meetings, provide field-based briefings, and conduct formal presentations as required.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts and good working rapport with various United Nations offices, Intergovernmental Organizations, Host Government Ministries, NGO peer organizations, and NGO Consortia.
• Serve as one of IRC's public outreach focal points for advocacy and media campaigns as directed including the drafting of relevant communications and participating in public speaking opportunities representing IRC's priority messages.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IRC's thematic priorities including durable solutions, urban refugees, humanitarian financing, women's protection and empowerment, refugee resettlement, and humanitarian access. Understand current trends in humanitarian action such as the Transformative Agenda, Humanitarian Reform and humanitarian architecture, Accountability to Affected Populations, Empirical Programming, Do No Harm, and Aid Effectiveness.
• Establish and convene an internal working group of experts across relevant offices of IRC to formulate organization-wide policy positions on relevant humanitarian issues.
• Assist IRC program staff with integrating advocacy actions into project design and implementation as well as support staff in empowering beneficiaries to become more effective advocates for themselves.

REQUIREMENTS

• Postgraduate degree in relevant subject including International Development, International Relations, or relevant field of study
• Minimum 5 years experience working in developing countries with at least 2 years in leadership positions in complex humanitarian and/or emergency settings with diverse geographical professional experience preferred
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule that will allow for mandatory travel to crisis situations within 72 hours of notification
• Capacity to work long hours in stressful and often insecure environments for up to 3 months at a time
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills with an ability to focus both on internal issues as well as external demands
• Proven team-building and team leadership skills with an ability to maintain esprit de corps with a team that is often geographically dispersed
• Solid strategic thinking and analytical skills as well as flexibility to a changing work environment
• Excellent spoken and written English and proficiency in spoken French or Arabic
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with various telecommunications equipment such as HF, VHF, RBGANs, SatPhone and ability to drive manual transmission 4-WDs

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow this link to apply:
http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c3RldmVueS41MDc0My40MzU4QGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Senior Press Officer, NARAL, New York, NY

Senior Press Officer

Posted on: December 4, 2013
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice NY

DESCRIPTION

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and NARAL Pro-Choice New York are related organizations working at the state and local level in New York and across the country to promote reproductive rights and expand access to reproductive health care through bold advocacy, creative education campaigns, and high-impact partnerships. NIRH is an innovative policy, communications, and education organization that partners with state and local leaders to design and implement campaigns focused on guaranteeing every woman the right to make decisions about their reproductive health and lives and access to the services and information necessary to fully exercise those rights. NARAL Pro-Choice New York is the leading pro-choice political and advocacy organization working toward these goals in New York State.

The National Institute for Reproductive Health and NARAL Pro-Choice New York seek a Senior Press Officer to be an integral member of the Communications Department, responsible for strengthening our brand and building out our New York State and national media presence.

The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, self-motivated and has a strong commitment to the goals of the organization. The candidate should have experience developing, pitching and placing creative stories and facility with media relations. This position reports to the Communications Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work to build out the organization's media profile
• Work directly with the media to promote the organization, its programs and campaigns
• Pitch and place stories that position the National Institute for Reproductive Health and NARAL Pro-Choice New York as a thought leader in reproductive health and rights
• Find opportunities for the organization to enter and shape the conversation on reproductive rights and health
• Think creatively about new ways to market the organization and develop storylines about our work in partnership with other organizations
• Write press releases, statements, letters to the editor, and other short-form, rapid response communications
• Work collaboratively with the Writer and Communications Director on op-eds and other long-form pieces
• Build and maintain relationships with writers and editors covering reproductive health and rights
• Build and maintain relationships with bloggers and online media
• Work with state partners and provide technical assistance, including designing media plans, developing talking points, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-6 years of experience as a press officer or working in a media relations capacity with a non-profit organization or public relations firm
• Excellent relationships with New York and/or national press
• Facility with interacting with members of the media
• Enthusiasm about pitching the media
• A demonstrated ability to move an organization to the next level of media exposure
• A demonstrated ability to develop creative and effective story pitches and issue-based narratives
• Proven placement(s) in high-level New York and/or national media forums
• Experience developing organizational media plans and trainings
• Experience developing and utilizing messaging a plus
• Knowledge of reproductive health and rights and/or New York State policy and politics preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff across the organization
• Ability to thrive and think creatively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using Cision media relations software
• A sense of humor!

HOW TO APPLY

• Send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to humanresources@prochoiceny.org with "Senior Press Officer" in the subject line. Or mail your application to Director of Human Resources, NPCNY/NIRH, 470 Park Avenue South, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.

NPCNY/NIRH is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

Communications Writer, NARAL, New York, NY

Communications Writer

Posted on: December 4, 2013
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice NY
  
DESCRIPTION

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and NARAL Pro-Choice New York are related organizations working at the state and local level in New York and across the country to promote reproductive rights and expand access to reproductive health care through bold advocacy, creative education campaigns, and high-impact partnerships. NIRH is an innovative policy, communications, and education organization that partners with state and local leaders to design and implement campaigns focused on guaranteeing every woman the right to make decisions about their reproductive health and lives and access to the services and information necessary to fully exercise those rights. NARAL Pro-Choice New York is the leading pro-choice political and advocacy organization working toward these goals in New York State.

NARAL Pro-Choice New York and the National Institute for Reproductive Health seek a Writer to provide organization-wide content and editorial support. The Writer will be an integral member of the Communications Department, responsible for articulating our mission, refining our message, and communicating our work to a wide range of audiences. The Writer is charged with having an organization-wide perspective on the various programs and the ability to communicate that synthesized view to a broad public.

The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, self-motivated and has a strong commitment to the goals of the organization. The candidate should have experience writing on issues of reproductive health and rights, with attention to brand consistency. Experience writing about the political and legislative landscape of the choice movement is preferred. The candidate should be able to write clear, convincing and empathetic content that enhances the NARAL NY/NIRH brand and motivates audiences to take action. This position reports to the Communications Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write content across a range of platforms that clearly articulates and illustrates the organization's mission and work. Content could include op-eds, letters to the editor, blogposts, email alerts, website content, organizational brochures and other marketing materials.
• Write and edit development materials, such as annual reports and miscellaneous board materials
• Write policy materials, such as white papers, memos, policy summaries, and relevant materials for internal and external use
• Communicate the organization's programs and goals clearly and articulately, with attention to brand consistency
• With other members of the Communications Department, develop concepts and copy for our social media campaigns
• Find opportunities for the organization to enter and shape the conversation on reproductive rights and health
• Provide technical assistance as needed to grantee and partner organizations related to communicating their work and messages

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience as a staff writer, journalist, or serving in a similar capacity for a non-profit organization or public relations firm
• An ability to distill complex legislative and organizational information to convincing and engaging copy
• Facility in writing for a variety of audiences and formats
• Knowledge of reproductive health and rights and/or New York State policy and politics preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff across the organization
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A sense of humor!

HOW TO APPLY

• Send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to humanresources@prochoiceny.org with "Writer" in the subject line. Or mail your application to Director of Human Resources, NPCNY/NIRH, 470 Park Avenue South, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.

NPCNY/NIRH is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

Persian Editorial Assistant, Institute for War & Peace Reporting, Washington, DC

Persian Editorial Assistant

Posted on: October 2, 2013
Application deadline: October 15, 2013
Posted by: Institute for War & Peace Reporting

SUMMARY

The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) is currently seeking an Editorial Assistant for its groundbreaking online publication, Zannegaar Online Journal (Zannegaar.net). Zannegaar is a monthly Persian language publication focused on women's issues.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Implementation

• Provide assistance to Zannegaar's project coordinator at all stages of publication;
• Review, evaluate and edit translated articles and multimedia production;
• Develop/review abstracts and citations for each translated article;
• Coordinate with translators and evaluate translation quality;
• Proofread to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax;
• Assist with additional aspects of publication production, including searching for relevant multimedia components (photo, video, audio, photo-essays);
• Develop PDF version and newsletter for each issue;
• Participate in publications meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

• College degree (preferably Master's)
• Background in women's and gender studies (writing, translating English to Persian, editing)
• Past work in journalism, feminism, and/or global women's issues is highly desirable
• Permission to work in the US

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Excellent writing skills in Persian and fluency in reading and writing English
• Strong research skills in both Persian and English
• Computer proficiency (both PC and Mac)

ABILITIES

• Operating independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong time management
• Motivated and result-oriented
• Experience working within the Iranian social and political culture 

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete online application form.

Creative Specialist, Ms. Foundation for Women, Brooklyn, NY

Creative Specialist

Posted on: September 18, 2013
Posted by: Ms. Foundation for Women

OVERVIEW
 
The Ms. Foundation for Women fights to eliminate barriers for all women. We fight to keep lawmakers and public figures in check, to protect and fortify our fragile successes, and to secure the same opportunities for all women in the U.S. We strategically target and tear down obstacles that stand in the way of each and every woman's health, safety and economic well-being, with a particular commitment to building the power of low-income communities and women of color. Our fundamental belief is that when even one woman is held back, it diminishes us all.

How do we accomplish all we do? By speaking out and demanding change on the most pressing issues facing women today. By investing funds — and more importantly — time, expertise and training in over 100 trailblazing organizations nationwide. By connecting these groups so they can magnify their impact. By possessing deep knowledge of women's experiences on the ground and advocating for policy solutions on the national stage.

There's more to do — and with your help, we're doing it. Because to secure a better future for ourselves, our families, our communities, this is a fight we can't afford to lose.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Creative Specialist/Designer is responsible for maintaining the organizational identity (or brand) and preparing visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts, as well as the production (print and virtual/online) of all materials.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Responsible for creating and designing logos, user interfaces, websites, presentations, web banners, print pieces and e-mail layouts.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
• Plans concept(s) by studying information and materials.
• Illustrates concept(s) by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Designs approved concept using desktop publishing software (such as InDesign and Publisher).
• Completes projects by coordinating with other departments, outside agencies, art services, printers, and other vendors.
• Creates digital advertisements and web banners.
• Creates, manages and implements style and brand guides.
• Maintains photo and video archives.
• Manages video projects.
• Performs website updates and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates sufficient professional skill and knowledge of graphic design techniques and best practices.
• Ability to coordinate across departments and with outside vendors to complete assignments on tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere.
• Excellent analytic, organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Excellent written-English, presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, adaptability, strong work ethic and commitment to the Ms. Foundation for Women's mission and goals.
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred, not required.
• Two to five years of experience in creative management and graphic and web design.
• Proficiency in Mac, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proficiency in InDesign or other professional desktop publishing programs.
• Ability to design and render Web banners (including animation) using Flash, HTML, or other technologies desired.
• Ability to update Website, including HTML and Java programming skills.
• Ability to work with donor management and database systems, such as Convio.
• Capacity to perform in a self-managed environment; must be a "self-starter," able to identify obstacles and to envision solutions.

HOW TO APPLY

The Ms. Foundation for Women is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Please submit a cover letter and résumé in confidence to Human Resources:

http://forwomen.org/content/5/en/

Please no follow-up phone calls or faxes. We regret it will not to possible to communicate with candidates except those who most closely match our requirements. Thank you.

Communications and Website Manager, Jewish Women International, Washington, DC

Communications and Website Manager

Posted on: September 12, 2013
Posted by: Jewish Women International

DESCRIPTION

Jewish Women International (JWI) is the leading organization championing the security of women and girls, promoting healthy relationships and economic independence through innovative programs, advocacy and philanthropic initiatives.

JWI is currently seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills in communications, web content management, writing and editing for the web, and social media including JWI blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other accounts as relevant.

The Communications and Website Manager will be responsible for developing the voice for all aspects of the organization's online presence. In addition to writing, editing, and proofreading site content, this person will also work closely with consultants and venders to maintain site standards with regard to new development. The communications and website manager will also be responsible for crafting email fundraising campaigns, email newsletters, and online outreach campaigns, and working with Advocacy staff on action alerts. The website manager will work closely with program and marketing departments of our organization. The ideal candidate will also have experience managing online marketing and outreach campaigns and a strong background in social media. Tasks require a strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Website

• Create, develop and manage content for organization's web presence (requires working with content management software).
• Manage aspects of the constituent database, specifically as they relate to the website, including integration, lists for emails and website roles, maintenance, and upgrading software.
• Coordinate all web based projects across departments.
• Act as liaison between JWI and software vendor for issues, upgrades, and services
• Maintain a consistent look and feel on the website.
• Working with a cross-departmental team, maintain and develop the master content calendar for all web properties.
• Copy, edit and proofread all web content.
• Keep current with emerging web technologies through relevant blogs, list-servs, webinars and events.
• Assure web-based information is archived for future needs and reference.
• Track and report on all site metrics (Google Analytics).

Communications

• Press outreach including drafting of releases, follow-up calls, responding to media requests and developing new contacts.
• Editor and author of JWI News e-newsletter, published four times per year.
• Advertising sales for Jewish Woman magazine.
• Market JWI's products and services to key constituencies.
• Build JWI's visibility among current and future partners and supporters.
• Work cooperatively with staff and team members.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of HTML and experience with popular CMS and CRM (Blackbaud NetCommunity and Raiser's Edge).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Basic Adobe Photoshop skills.
• Experience with Google Analytics.
• Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
• BA, plus 2 – 4 years of experience in this field.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Google Adwords

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to Valerie Mickiewicz at vmickiewicz@jwi.org.