CIPE – Global Programs Full-time Position

Deadline: ASAP.

Program Assistant, Global Programs

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking candidates for the position of Program Assistant, Global Programs. As part of a team reporting to Director for Policy Reform, this position is responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support. The Global Department implements multiregional programs focusing on key CIPE issues, including anti-corruption, corporate governance, democratic reform, advocacy, and others. The ideal candidate will be able to handle multiple detail-oriented tasks with limited supervision, have a demonstrable interest in international development and democratic and market-oriented reform, and work well with a widely diverse staff.

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting development and implementation of CIPE global programs
• Coordinating outreach for CIPE global programs
• Handling project administration, including invoices and contracts
• Assisting in logistics, including event planning and travel arrangements
• Adhering to appropriate CIPE, NED, and USAID policies and procedures

Additional duties may include:

• Assisting in the development and maintenance of CIPE’s websites
• Assisting in the development of brochures, flyers, and other print and electronic materials
• Drafting content for the website, quarterly newsletter, or other CIPE publications
• Providing research assistance
• Drafting project proposals and reports
• Editing articles, policy papers, and other publications
• Drafting and monitoring project budgets

Position requirements:

• Bachelors degree or 2-3 years of equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of office/administrative experience
• Demonstrated writing, proofreading, and research skills
• Strong interest in and understanding of international development and topics consistent with CIPE mission
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Web development and publication design skills, including familiarity with Adobe Indesign and Dreamweaver, are preferred
• Ability to handle multiple, detail-oriented tasks with limited supervision
• Foreign language helpful but not required – Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish preferred

Application Instructions:

Please send cover letter, resume or CV, and brief writing sample to jobs@cipe.org with ‘PA-Global-LASTNAME’ in the subject line. No phone calls.

* There is a five page limit on writing samples.  Submissions demonstrating writer’s ability to synthesize information are preferred. Applications submitted without writing samples will not be considered.*

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.

United States Institute of Peace – Research Assistant Program

Deadline: Rolling.

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help:

• Prevent and resolve violent international conflicts
• Promote post-conflict stability and development
• Increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide

USIP Research Assistants (RAs) provide support on a variety of tasks and projects. They are paid between $10-14 per hour and work an average of 20 hours per week.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to fill program needs. The majority of RAs are hired to work one-on-one with Jennings Randolph Senior Fellows for ten months beginning in October. Interviews begin for these and other RA positions one to two months before the anticipated start date.

Shira Lowinger is the manager of the JR Research Assistants Program.

IMPORTANT
Only full-time students from universities belonging to the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area (CUWMA) can be considered for these openings. CUWMA members include: American University, the Catholic University of America, Corcoran College of Art and Design, Gallaudet University, Georgetown University, George Mason University, The George Washington University, Marymount University, National Defense Intelligence College, National Defense University, Southeastern University, Trinity University, University of the District of Columbia, Howard University, the University of Maryland at College Park.

How to Apply:

Students from a Consortium member university who wish to apply to be a research assistant at USIP should consult the list of current openings below and submit the following application materials:

1. A cover letter stating which position is of interest to you;
2. A copy of your resume; and
3. A brief writing sample demonstrating your research and writing ability.

Current Openings:

1. GRANTS: Middle East Projects Grants
   • Looking to hire in April or May 2010
   • Assist Grants program with applications related to the Middle East, specifically in Iraq. The grant-making in Iraq focuses on promoting inter-communal tolerance and conflict resolution capacity through the development of education and training initiatives by Iraqi civil society organizations; empowering marginalized and disadvantaged groups—especially women, minorities, the disabled, and rural communities—to make positive contributions to political and conflict management processes in Iraq; and promoting transitional justice initiatives in Iraq through education and training.  Advanced Arabic skills required. 
2. GRANTS: Annual Grant Competition and Grantmaking in Africa
   • Looking to hire in August 2010
   • Assist the Grant Program with applications related to its Annual Grant Competition and its Priority Grantmaking in Sudan. The Annual Grant Competition supports projects focused on preventing, managing, and resolving violent conflict and promoting post-conflict peacebuilding internationally. 
   • Contact: Shira Lowinger, slowinger@usip.org 
3. MEDIA, CONFLICT, AND PEACEBUILDING
   1. Looking to hire immediately
   • Assist the Media, Conflict, and Peacebuilding program with a variety of projects, ranging from supporting the development of the Peace Media Clearinghouse (http://peacemedia.usip.org/) to conducting research, organizing materials, fact-checking, editing, providing notes from meetings and limited administrative tasks. Successful applicants will possess  a good understanding of peacebuilding media, along with strong experience using social media networks and developing, managing, or marketing a successful website. (Proven search engine optimization skill a huge plus!)
   • Contact: Christopher Neu, cneu@usip.org
4. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PEACEBUILDING
   • Looking to hire immediately. Position will last through the month of August, 2010, with a possibility of extension.
   • Assist the Center of Innovation for Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding with help on an initiative that looks into the use of digital tools (mobile phones, social networks, blogs, etc.) for peacebuilding. Tasks include research, writing, and logistical help for events. This is a 20 hours/ week position. Successful applicants will possess a good understanding of digital technology tools and their role in conflict resolution, development, and humanitarian sectors; excellent research, writing (in English), and critical thinking skills; creativity, good inter-personal skills, and the ability to work well with a team in time-crunch situations; specific knowledge of post-conflict reconstruction in Afghanistan a plus.
   • Contact: Anand Varghese, avarghese1@usip.org
5. EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTER/DOMESTIC
   • Looking to hire immediately
   • Assist the Education and Training Center/Domestic with several projects, ranging from supporting the courses in the Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding to conducting research for the development of educational materials. The position is ideal for students majoring in International Affairs/Relations, Conflict Resolution, or a related field. The Research Assistant will primarily provide research and logistical support to course developers on topics ranging from negotiation and mediation to post-conflict peace operations as well as design case studies, exercises, and simulations for use by course participants. A successful applicant will possess strong writing skills, proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint, self-motivation, and the ability to manage several projects at the same time. 
   • Contact: Annie Davies, adavies@usip.org
6. PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS – Video and Audio Editor
   • Looking to hire immediately
   • The Public Affairs and Communications team at the United States Institute of Peace seeks a part-time multimedia specialist who will work primarily on post-production video and audio projects. Sample videos are online athttp://www.usip.org/newsroom/multimedia/video-gallery - some are produced interviews; others simply require branding of event footage. Candidates must have experience working with Final Cut Pro system and understand Codec compression ratios, as well as streaming video for the Internet.  Candidates should also be able to edit and mix audio using Logic for Mac. Interest or experience in media, communications and/or international affairs preferred.
   • Contact: Shira Lowinger, slowinger@usip.org
7. PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Part-time Writer
   • Looking to hire immediately.
   • The U.S. Institute of Peace is seeking a part-time writer who can cover the many events and meetings at the Institute, as well as activities involving our grantees, our field operations around the world, and the work underway at our offices in Afghanistan and Iraq.  The ideal candidate will act as an internal wire reporter, writing a weekly internal newsletter of what’s going on at the Institute, summaries of our events for the USIP Web site, and other assignments as needed. Event summaries will total around 500 words; other assignments can vary from 200 shorts to possible feature stories of 1,200 words.  The candidate will be a strong writer, with a proven ability to turn around copy in a quick, yet accurate, manner and proven ability to juggle multiple stories at once.
   •  Contact: Shira Lowinger, slowinger@usip.org
8. HUMAN RESOURCES
   • Looking to hire immediately
   • This position is ideal for someone who is majoring in Human Resources and would like exposure to the Recruitment side of HR. The Research Assistant will assist Recruitment with administration of the day-to-day functions and duties of the department. The Research Assistant will create a filing system for resumes, attach resumes to open and closed positions, print resumes, disposition resumes for current positions, and reserve rooms for interviews. 
   •  Contact: Shira Lowinger, slowinger@usip.org

For further information on Research Assistant Opportunities contact:

Shira Lowinger
Manager of the Research Assistant Program
E-mail: slowinger@usip.org

DAI Internship – Project Management, Afghanistan

Deadline: Rolling.

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

Job Description:

The Afghanistan Team is seeking a well-organized, self-motivated Project Management Intern to support the daily administration of several large programs in Afghanistan. Tasks to be undertaken include:

• Investigate and resolve project non-billable expenses.
• Update and maintain invoice tracking system in TAMIS database.
• Audit project files to ensure compliance with DAI record retention policies.
• Catalogue documents to be sent to storage.
• Upload deliverables to DAI Portal Project Spaces.
• Assist Project Coordinators with other duties as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program with major in international relations, development, or related field;
• Prior office work experience;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and deadline-oriented;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Knowledge of a foreign language desirable;
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, Internet.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

TO APPLY: Apply online here.

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) Summer 2010 Internship

Deadline: February 15, 2010.

The Search for Common Ground’s International Internship Program is a summer internship program designed to encourage young people interested in pursuing a field in conflict transformation to gain invaluable field experience. The program is open to students (preferably at graduate level) and recent graduates in the USA and internationally, who are self-funded and available to work between 2 and 3 months from May 2010.

Founded in 1982, Search for Common Ground works to transform the way the world deals with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative problem solving. We work with local partners to find culturally appropriate means to strengthen societies’ capacity to deal with conflicts constructively: to understand the differences and act on the commonalities.

Using innovative tools and working at different levels of society, we engage in a pragmatic long-term process of conflict transformation. Our toolbox includes media production – radio, TV, film and print – mediation and facilitation, training, community organizing, sports, drama and music. We promote both individual and institutional change and are committed to measuring the results of our work. We strive to constantly increase our effectiveness through monitoring and facilitated learning.

In 2009, SFCG expects to offer around 10 international Internships. The complete list of internships will not be finalized until after the application deadline but will likely be from the following countries: Angola, Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Indonesia, and Israel/Palestine (based in Jerusalem).

Eligibility

To qualify for an International Internship at SFCG, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be enrolled full- or part-time in an accredited university, preferably as a graduate student. If you have completed graduate school within the past 12 months you may also apply.
• Preferably enrolled in a conflict resolution or peace studies, international development, Media & communication studies, Peace Journalism, or related field of study.
• Preferably be fluent in one foreign language (notably French, Portuguese, or Hebrew/Arabic) with good levels of written and spoken English.
• You must be self-funded.

Application

* Résumé/CV
* 1 essay – see page 1 of the application form for the questions your essay should address
* Completed application form.
* An Academic reference from your institution supporting your application.

In addition applicants with relevant research experience should submit a short sample of their work, including the methodology they used where appropriate.

To apply, please download the application pack.

Stimson Center – Interns

Deadline: March 1.

The Henry L. Stimson Center seeks interns for a professional and educational experience in discovering the way in which non-profit organizations can contribute to the understanding of issues in international and homeland security. The Stimson Center offers unique internship opportunities based on the values of education, participation, and hands-on practical knowledge.

Based on the Center’s commitment to professional development, expectations for interns are high. In return, interns can expect a challenging environment which will prepare them for full time employment in a professional setting.

How to Apply

Internships will be will be recruited for three separate cycles. Applications are accepted year-round and will be reviewed on the following (approximate) dates:

Cycle	Duration	Applications Reviewed
Summer	June-September	March 1
Autumn	September – December	July 15
Winter/Spring	January – May	November 1

To apply, please email internships@stimson.org:

1. A copy of our Application Form, titled: Last Name, First Name – Application Form
2. Your resume, titled: Last Name, First Name – Resume
3. A cover letter explaining interest in the position, availability, and interest in a specific project or projects, titled: Last Name, First Name – Cover Letter
4. A short writing sample (no more than 5 pages), titled: Last Name, First Name – Sample

- OR -

Submit the above FOUR documents in one file, titled: Last Name, First Name – Complete Application

Applicants will be interviewed over the phone or, when possible, in person.
Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The selection process takes approximately one month following the deadline.

Major Responsibilities

Internships at the Stimson Center focus on the areas of research, professional development, and project administration. Internships may include:

• Proofreading, editing, and distributing Stimson publications
• Writing brief summaries of activities in the news
• Helping to maintain the Stimson Center website
• Tracking specific issue areas in the media
• Taking notes in meetings, both on and off-site
• Project coordination
• Working as a team with members of the Stimson staff and other interns
• Administrative activities which will contribute to a fuller understanding of how non-profit organizations operate

Applicants are not expected to have specialized expertise, but should be highly motivated and sincere in their desire for an internship that is challenging and professional in nature. Interns can expect close and constant interaction with program staff, including their respective program directors. Under the oversight of the project director, the supervising RA will be asked to prepare an evaluation of the intern’s performance at the midpoint and at the close of the internship. The intern will also be expected to evaluate the internship program at the Stimson Center and their individual experience.

Project Areas

The Stimson Center seeks interns for project areas including the following (please click on the links for important information on internships in each project area):

• Cooperative Nonproliferation
• Global Health Security
• Asian Political Economy
• East Asia
• South Asia/Space Security
• Southwest Asia/Gulf
• Regional Voices
• Future of Peace Operations
• Security for a New Century Study Group
• Fundraising/Communications
• Budgeting for Foreign Affairs and Defense
• Nuclear Weapons and International Security

Please note that not all projects hire interns for every cycle, although most do.

Stipend

Interns will be offered a stipend for their work based on an 8 week minimum internship length. The stipend amount will vary depending on the number of hours worked per week.

Professional Development

The Stimson Center also hosts a regular professional development series for interns, allowing them the opportunity to interact with Stimson Center management and senior associates; leaders in the public (government agencies, NGOs, other think tanks, graduate universities) and private (defense, consulting firms) sector; and other individuals that will help the intern to expand his/her interests and skill set.

Recently, our interns have gone on to careers in the State Department, the Department of Defense, the United Nations, various think tanks, and other organizations. Others have chosen to continue their education at graduate programs, including those at Georgetown, SAIS at Johns Hopkins, etc.

Refugees International Internships

Deadline: Rolling.

Refugees International accepts a limited number of applicants for unpaid internships throughout the year. If you would like to apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to jobs@refintl.org and indicate your interest in a general, peacekeeping, research, communications, development, and/or congressional internship. Please make sure to include your dates of availability.

• General Intern: The General intern assists the Office Manager and RI staff with both administrative tasks and special projects. General interns have the opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of the organization. Responsibilities may include answering and transferring phone calls; greeting guests to our office; assisting with special projects; attending local conferences and seminars on behalf of the advocacy staff; and compiling News Clips to update our staff on our focus countries.
• Peacekeeping Intern: The Peacekeeping intern provides support to the peace building component of RI and helps facilitate communication between Refugees International and the PEP (Partnership for Effective Peacekeeping) community. Responsibilities may include updating and maintaining the PEP website; sending out announcements of events; compiling weekly PEP news clips; monitoring security conditions in focus countries; and posting monthly reports to the PEP website.
• Research Intern: The Research intern works closely with our advocates, who complete approximately twenty to twenty-five field missions a year, and support staff. Responsibilities may include attending local government and NGO conferences; conducting research on focus countries; assisting in the creation and editing of research reports; and providing additional front office support.
• Communications Intern: The Communications intern works with the Communications Department to promote Refugees International through website development, media relations, and promotion of publications. Responsibilities may include copy editing and assisting with release of new materials, including field reports, in-depth reports, press releases and blog posts; updating the website; creating and maintaining media lists; and assisting with media and blog outreach.
• Development (Fundraising) Intern: The Development intern works with the Development Department to support fundraising activities in various capacities, ranging from prospect funding research to assisting the development team with a variety of administrative tasks and other fundraising projects as they arise. Responsibilities may include assisting with the creation of online fundraising methods; coordinating mailings; supporting event planning and execution; updating donor databases; and conducting research on potential funding sources and new fundraising techniques.
• Congressional Intern: The Congressional intern provides support to the Congressional Advocate, who serves as RI’s liaison to Congress and responds to new developments in humanitarian crises. Responsibilities may include attending congressional briefings and meetings; drafting advocacy letters; compiling news updates on focus countries; and following and analyzing proposed, introduced, and ongoing Congressional legislation.