Deputy Director, Choices in Childbirth, New York, NY

Deputy Director

Posted on: November 14, 2013
Application deadline: December 22, 2013
Posted by: Choices in Childbirth

DESCRIPTION

Choices in Childbirth (CiC) envisions a world where every mother has access to maternity care that is safe, healthy, equitable, empowering, and deeply satisfying. Our mission is to improve maternity care by providing the public, especially childbearing women and their families, with the information necessary to make fully informed decisions relating to how, where, and with whom they will give birth. Our goal is to promote evidence-based mother-friendly childbirth options through public education, consumer advocacy, and pioneering policy reform efforts.

The Deputy Director will be a senior staff member in a small, feminist organization and will work closely with the Executive Director to envision and implement public education, consumer advocacy, policy reform programs. The Deputy Director will cultivate and revision existing programs and collaborate with community members to identify and address emerging needs.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned manager who has a deep commitment to social justice issues, a strong capacity to implement actionable change, and who is passionate about creatively applying new technologies to further social justice efforts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Management: The Deputy Director will manage existing programs, including the NYC Report project, Guide to a Healthy Birth, Healthy Birth Choices Workshops, the Online Provider Network, and will provide direct support for expectant parents in NYC. This includes developing communications strategies, coordinating staff, interns and volunteers, and managing and implementing project timelines, work plans, and budgets.

• Program Re-visioning: The Deputy Director will convene experts in technology, new media and social entrepreneurship to explore how CiC's current initiatives, including the Guide to a Healthy Birth and Online Provider Network, might be re-visioned as income-generating initiatives. These efforts will also focus on improving organizational technology infrastructure, overall.

• Fundraising Events: The Deputy Director will help select and manage event planning consultants and will work closely with the Board, volunteers, and other stakeholders to organize a Ten-Year Anniversary event that will celebrate CiC's efforts to date. The Director will also produce an annual 5k Fun-Run/Wellness fair fundraising event.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a BA, MA preferred;
• 7- 10 years of experience with three of those in a team management role;

• Understanding and commitment to social justice issues, preferably including reproductive health, reproductive justice and maternal health rights;
• Demonstrated success developing and operationalizing innovative programs, particularly those with strong communications and technology components;
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth;

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience renovating and improving websites, developing apps, and improving databases;
• Strong computer skills; web development and database (Etapestry) experience required;
• Fundraising and financial management expertise;
• Organized, structured and able to see projects from start to finish;
• Self-starter and extremely motivated;
• Flexibility to adapt to changes while maintaining fidelity to program goals;
• Creativity and good humor;
• Strong leadership and the ability to balance vision with execution;
• A deep commitment to the Choices in Childbirth mission;

COMPENSATION: Salary with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: New York City

Choices in Childbirth is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to engaging the leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

The position is open until filled. Please e-mail hr@choicesinchildbirth.org with the subject line "Deputy Director" and include the following:

• Resume highlighting relevant experience
• Cover letter indicating interest and qualifications with salary request, and
• Writing sample

Development Intern, Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, San Francisco, CA

Development Intern

Posted on: May 15, 2013
Posted by: Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

DESCRIPTION

API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization serving the Asian and Pacific Islander communities of the Greater Bay Area.

Founded in 1975, our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal representation to the most marginalized segments of the API community including women, seniors, immigrants, and youth.

With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, our practice is focused in the areas of Domestic Violence/Family Law, Immigration and Immigrant Rights, Senior Law/Elder Abuse, Anti-Human Trafficking, Disability Rights, and other social justice Issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with planning the annual fundraising dinner and other events.

1. Solicit donations for the auction at the annual dinner.
2. Solicit companies to place advertisements in the annual report.
3. Follow up with potential sponsors.
4. Update donor database and provide general administrative support.
5. May be called upon to conduct community outreach and draft public education materials.
6. Work with media including press releases, newsletters, and public service announcements.
7. Some evening meetings will be required.
8. Some travel around the city (San Francisco) required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 16-20 hours per week during the summer and through mid-October 2013, preferably spread throughout week.

1. Demonstrated ability to actively pursue fundraising goals.
2. Demonstrated commitment to social justice and to serving disadvantaged Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
4. Word processing, Microsoft Excel and Internet skills required.
5. Ability to meet deadlines.
6. Ability to work independently.
7. Ability to work well in a team-oriented, multi-cultural work environment.
8. Bilingual and/or bicultural skills preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send cover letter and resume with 3 references to jchoi@apilegaloutreach.org.
Position is open until filled. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Senior Program Officer - Adolescent Girls in Emergencies, Women's Refugee Commission, New York, NY

Senior Program Officer - Adolescent Girls in Emergencies

Posted by: Women's Refugee Commission

BACKGROUND

The Women's Refugee Commission advocates vigorously for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children and young people, including those seeking asylum—bringing about lasting, measurable change. The Women’s Refugee Commission is legally part of the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

SCOPE OF WORK

The WRC will undertake a year-long project focused on researching if and how programs implemented during emergencies target or are inclusive of adolescent girls. The Program Officer will conduct a field assessment to a new or ongoing emergency to interview affected populations, interview staff on the ground, review programmatic responses, and consult donors and other key stakeholders. The field assessment will assess if and how adolescent girls, aged 10-16, are being targeted and included in programs and services as well as identify their unique needs, protection risks and their and their communities’ proposed solutions. The Program Officer will also undertake a thorough literature review, capture all available learning and produce field guidance for emergency responders and humanitarian practitioners. Guidance will focus on how to better target and mainstream adolescent girls into programs and services in order to address their unique needs, mitigate their risks and better protect and empower them in these settings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Program Implementation

• Develop research guide questions and undertake field assessment to current/ongoing emergency.
• Conduct a literature review of program and impact of projects reaching adolescent girls in emergencies.
• Synthesize learning and develop guidance for emergency responders, humanitarian practitioners and donors.

Research and Writing

• Manage and conduct desk and field research and assessments, this includes developing methodologies, analyzing data, defining findings and recommendations and conducting follow up.
• Write, edit and manage the production and distribution of initiative documents, including reports, guidance, policy papers, journal articles and other materials.

Advocacy and Public Education

• Develop, implement and conduct advocacy campaigns designed to expand and improve programming for adolescent girls affected by emergencies.
• Manage relationships with non-governmental organizations, UN agencies, governments and others.
• Provide technical expertise and policy advice internally (Women's Commission staff and board) and externally (policy makers in governments, UN agencies, NGOs).
• Represent the Women's Commission to a variety of audiences, including with policy makers, government and U.N. officials, at public events, meetings, conferences, with media, and other venues as appropriate.
• Participate in appropriate networks and consortia to advance the project’s goals and objectives.

Financial and Administrative Management

• Oversee and manage the project budget.
• Oversee administration of project.
• Prepare donor reports.
• Coordinate with Senior Finance Officer on financial reporting requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum 5 years progressive non-profit work experience in refugee, humanitarian assistance and/or human rights work, including experience managing projects;
2. Masters Degree in international studies, political science, non-profit management or related field experience;
3. Previous experience working in emergency contexts as well as program experience targeting adolescent girls;
4. Proven track record conducting research, analyzing political and humanitarian issues, and writing reports and policy papers;
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grant writing and presentation expertise;
6. Solid diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively liaise with a variety of internal and external professional contacts;
7. Strong people management skills: the ability to work effectively with partners and colleagues;
8. Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment;
9. Good computer skills: facility with MS Word, Excel and email/internet software.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://womensrefugeecommission.org/about/employment/1618-senior-program-officer-adolescent-girls-in-emergencies

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Senior Program Officer - Livelihoods in Emergencies, Women's Refugee Commission, New York, NY

Senior Program Officer - Livelihoods in Emergencies

Posted by: Women's Refugee Commission

BACKGROUND

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) works to improve the lives and defend the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children and young people. As an advocacy organization, the Commission is dedicated to bringing about systemic changes that lead to greater respect for the rights of uprooted women, children and young people. The organization strives to effect policy change with broad, worldwide impact.

SCOPE OF WORK

The WRC will undertake a year-long project focused on ensuring livelihood programs implemented during emergencies are effective and safe for participants, that they do not heighten risks of sexual and gender-based violence but, in fact, help to mitigate those risks. The Program Officer will conduct assessments of livelihood programs implemented during emergencies, review partner NGOs proposals to see how protection and risk mitigation are included, and develop field guidance for emergency responders, humanitarian practitioners and donors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Program Implementation

• Identify and coordinate/partner with NGOs implementing livelihood programs in emergencies.
• Undertake 1 – 2 field assessment missions to real-time emergencies to analyze and document if and how protection and risk mitigation is being included in emergency livelihood programs.
• Review livelihood project proposals and assess if/how protection and risk mitigation are/are not being included.
• Analyze findings and capture learning in summary report.
• Design guidance for emergency responders and donors on building protection and risk mitigation into their emergency livelihood programs.
• Develop distribution strategy for guidance document.
• Prepare and assist with implementation of advocacy/communications strategy for guidance launch and rollout.
• Engage humanitarian economic programming practitioners in the Commission’s livelihood work.

Financial Responsibilities

• Prepare donor reports
• Oversee and manage project budget.
• Coordinate with the Senior Finance Officer on donor financial reporting requirements.

Research and Writing

• Manage and conduct desk and field research and assessments, as needed, to further develop and refine program guidance and collect further data.
• Write, edit, produce and distribution of program documents, including reports, guidance, possible journal articles and other materials.

Advocacy and Public Education

• In collaboration with senior staff, develop, implement and support advocacy campaigns designed to enhance economic opportunities for displaced women and youth.
• Provide technical expertise and policy advice internally (Women's Refugee Commission staff and board) and externally (policy makers in governments, UN agencies, NGOs) on economic issues affecting displaced women and youth.
• Represent the Women's Refugee Commission on refugee livelihood issues to a variety of audiences, including with policy makers, government and U.N. officials, at public events, meetings, conferences, with media, and other venues as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Master’s Degree in international affairs, economics, political science, non-profit management or related field.
2. Minimum 5 years of field experience in humanitarian assistance including in emergency contexts – ideally implementing economic programs serving displaced populations.
3. Minimum 2 - 3 years project management experience in refugee protection and humanitarian assistance and emergency response programs.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in economic programs targeting displaced populations (refugees, internally displaced persons, and/ returning populations).
5. Strong research skills covering qualitative and mixed method research methodologies, literature reviews, and research analysis.
6. Excellent writing and communication skills, including synthesis of research findings, policy analysis and reports to donors.
7. Proven record of effective project management, demonstrating the ability to ensure that projects are carried out on time, within budget, and producing products of excellent quality.
8. Strong organizational skills..
9. Ability to travel – approximately 20% time.
10. Proven record as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and diplomacy.
11. Excellent written and spoken English; working knowledge of French or Spanish desirable.
12. Good Computer skills: facility with MS Word, Excel, and email/internet software.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://womensrefugeecommission.org/about/employment/1619-senior-program-officer-livelihoods-in-emergencies

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