Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – Full-time Position, Program Coordinator, Global Technical Policy

Deadline: July 3, 2010.

Company Profile

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. We’re working in 17 countries around the world to provide HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for women, children, and families—with a mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.

Job Description

Reporting to the Global Technical Policy Unit Director, the Program Coordinator will be a key contributor to the coordination and execution of a program that strengthens the technical underpinnings of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (the Foundation) and promotes awareness of Foundation activities and programs to diverse internal and external audiences.

In collaboration with other team members within the Global Technical Policy Unit and other US- and non-US-based staff, the Program Coordinator will contribute to a team that provides technical leadership, technical assistance/capacity-building to country teams and other units of the Foundation, and also researches, prepares, and edits a variety of technical publications (position papers, program briefs, best practices/lessons learnt documents, peer-reviewed publications, technical guidelines, tools, and other documents and materials).In conjunction with other US- and non-US-based staff, the Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Foundation and non-Foundation technical meetings, including planning content and logistical oversight/management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Program Director and Global Technical Policy (GTP) Unit staff.
• Work with technical staff to contribute to new and ongoing projects.
• Research and prepare relevant materials for internal and external meetings with staff, sponsors, U.S. Government donors, potential donors, and other key groups or individuals.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and conference calls; participate and/or take notes on a routine basis.
• Maintain GTP Unit electronic and paper files.
• Collaborate on planning and coordinating team retreats.
• Prepare and/or finalize PowerPoint presentations and related materials for Director and/or unit staff, as requested.
• Engage with field-based technical staff, Country Directors, and other research and program implementation staff in line with defined projects.
• Coordinate Foundation technical exchange meetings and technical content/agenda for global meetings to share information and document lessons learnt.
• Coordinate teams to support Foundation presence at international meetings and conferences, including meetings convened by the Foundation.
• Assist with travel arrangements for the Director and/or unit staff, as needed.
• Provide backup for other program coordinators and technical officers, as assigned by the Director, on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, take initiative and follow-through.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with people of different backgrounds and points of view;
• Capacity to effectively deal with multiple concurrent projects
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are required; pleasant, flexible, and efficient communicator by phone and email.
• Strong and demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Familiarity and interest in Public Health or related field highly desired.

To apply, click here.

Clinton Foundation – Full-time Position, Scheduling Correspondence Assistant

Deadline: July 17, 2010

About the Clinton Foundation:

The William J. Clinton Foundation focuses on worldwide issues that demand urgent action, solutions, and measurable results — global climate change, HIV/AIDS in the developing world, childhood obesity and economic opportunity in the United States, and economic development in Africa and Latin America.

Overview:

The primary purpose of the Scheduling Correspondence Assistant is to ensure that all of President Clinton’s incoming invitations and meeting requests are properly managed. This person ensures that we respond to all inquiries by either turning down President Clinton’s attendance or facilitating the acceptance of certain events and meetings. The Scheduling Correspondence Assistant is also responsible for ensuring that all invitations are properly databased and filed for future reference.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the scheduling phone line, email and mailbox.
• Prepare lists of relevant invitations for the review of senior staff at the Clinton Foundation and work with senior staff on invitations that pertain to their departments and initiatives.
• Respond to all invitations in writing or over the phone.
• Coordinate President Clinton’s letters and videos with other departments throughout the Clinton Foundation.
• Oversee the Scheduling Department interns.
• Maintain the scheduling databases and files.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree preferred
• Some administrative work experience preferred
• General understanding of the Foundation’s work and of President Clinton’s legacy.
• High level of judgment, discretion and tact when interacting with people who have invited President Clinton to various events.
• Ability to effectively direct 2 interns in order to maximize their efficiency and provide them with a rewarding internship.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to easily interact with others, especially members of senior staff.

Work Conditions:

• Significant computer work, which may require repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting, and sustained visual and mental applications.
• Occasional lifting, bending, pulling, collating, and filing, some of which could be heavy (>15 lbs) or require the use of carts.

This position is overtime eligible.

William J. Clinton Foundation & Office of President Clinton are Equal Opportunity Employers.

To apply, please click here.

Futures Group – Full-time Position – Business Development Associate

Deadline: July 3, 2010.

Company Profile

Established in 1971, Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. We assist governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Position Summary

Futures Group is seeking a Business Development Associate with entry-level experience (1-2 years), to be based out of our Washington DC office. The Business Development Associate will be a member of the BD Department supporting the business development efforts of the two Centers of Excellence at Futures Group. The successful candidate helps to take an opportunity through the pipeline from identification to submission. S/He focuses on overall planning, writing select proposal/pre-proposal pieces, and coordinating the internal team and partner inputs for bid efforts, and also assists in broader bid preparation and production aspects.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Coordination
  • Works closely with capture managers to successfully coordinate and manage major proposal efforts, including identification of needed proposal team members, timeline and action planning, and management of proposal component folders/files
  • Helps facilitate evolution of proposal strategy, such as competitive analysis, developing win themes and technical approach, visioning needed personnel, and selecting teaming partners
  • Guides proposal team through necessary unit-level and corporate bid reviews and protocols, and bid decisions
  • Helps ensure vital flow of communication and task management between Centers, capture manager, Contracts Department, Operations Department, and other parties involved in the proposal process
  • Performs analysis of RFP/A requirements and has lead or supportive responsibility for coordinating select proposals (including preparation of outlines, tailored checklists, instructions, and templates)
  • Oversees or supports final technical and cost proposal production
  • In close coordination with Operations/Contracts Departments, helps support cost/business proposal development as appropriate

• Writing / Editing
  • Writes expressions of interest, corporate capability statements, personnel and management sections, past performance references, biographical sketches and other proposal components; strategically enhances/positions resume content

• • Edits and coordinates technical proposal sections as they develop (including managing file traffic/turnaround time, and close liaison with technical staff)
  • Reviews and edits submissions from partners, ensuring their inputs meet specified requirements and expected level of quality

• Other Key Job Aspects
  • Carries out business intelligence research to help position company/guide strategic planning; Researches and analyzes funding trends among key donors/clients
  • Maintains timely data on pipeline and helps with upkeep of system and corporate knowledge base
  • Supports liaison with and efforts to build positive relationships with other international development organizations and a range of international donors
  • Develops depth of understanding of center staff and projects, and helps facilitate proactive and responsive business development department support
  • Provides support to marketing collateral development

Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities (required & preferred)

• Previous experience in proposal development and USAID/other international donors required
• Proven ability to successfully manage the full proposal development process
• Demonstrated organizational and writing skills and attention to detail are essential
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines and with multiple/simultaneous bid efforts
• Background in international health or related field preferred
• Languages a plus
• Master’s preferred and/or comparable experience

To respond to this position, please email your resume and cover letter to <a href=”mailto:careers@futuresgroup.com”>careers@futuresgroup.com</a> or with the title of the position in the subject line of your email. Thank you!

For more information on our company, please review our website: www.futuresgroup.com

Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

PSI Paid Internship – Corporate Marketing & Communications

Deadline: August 24, 2010.

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, with a mission to measurably improve the health of poor and vulnerable people in the developing world by influencing their behavior, principally through social marketing of family planning and health products and services, and health communications. PSI has programs in more than 60 countries and works in malaria, HIV, reproductive health, child survival, and tuberculosis. PSI’s core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org

PSI seeks candidates for the position of Intern to support the Corporate Marketing and Communications Department in its internal and external relations activities. The intern will have a variety of administrative responsibilities within the department and must be able to prioritize effectively and efficiently. The position requires flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and projects. PSI offers a dynamic, creative and progressive work environment. This position is open for a 6 month contract and requires a dedicated candidate who is a fast learner and will be invested in PSI and the Corporate Marketing and Communications Department. This internship position is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the Communications Assistant. This is a paid position. The ideal candidate will work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administrative tasks such as reconciling corporate credit cards, organizing reimbursements, faxing, scanning, photocopying, CD/DVD production and various general staff support as needed
• Formatting and organizing itineraries and briefing books for staff trips or meetings
• Various tasks related to Impact, the magazine of PSI, including updating distribution lists, mailing final product to country platforms and basic copy editing
• Updating and maintaining contact database
• Working closely with the Creative Services Assistant to implement, manage and maintain PSI’s media library
• Assist with donor acknowledgement process
• Occasional research and/or proofreading for various written projects
• Manage email accounts for ‘+’info’+'@’+'psi.org’+’
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• Responding to internal and external requests for information as needed
• Logistical support around major conferences, meetings and trips
• Additional responsibility as appropriate

Qualifications:

• Prefer an undergraduate or recent graduate with a background in communications/media relations or marketing with a strong interest in development and/or global health
• Must have past administrative experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office application, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Adobe and InDesign a plus)
• Foreign language skills preferred
• Fluency in English

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and administrative skills with special attention to detail; proven ability to manage large workloads and organize work efficiently with minimal supervision; ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks within deadlines; demonstrated willingness and ability to work independently and on a team in a cooperative, problem-solving capacity; numerical literacy; and research experience. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in international health & development issues.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume/CV to info@psi.org with “Communications Intern” in the subject line.

No phone calls please.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Women Deliver Conference Volunteer

Deadline: March 31, 2010.

Georgetown graduate and undergraduate students are invited to volunteer at the Women Deliver Conference being held June 7-9, 2010 in Washington, DC. This conference will convene leaders in maternal and reproductive health from around the world and is a great opportunity to grow your network and support an important event in global health. Please click here for more information about the conference.

Interested volunteers should go to click here to learn more about this opportunity and download the registration form.

KIGS Development Internship Program

Deadline: February 25.

The Georgetown University South Asian Society is happy to announce the first development internship program of its beneficiary organization, the Kumarappa Institute of Gram Swaraj (KIGS) based in Jaipur, India. KIGS is a non-governmental organization that concentrates on vocational training, women’s rights, natural resource management, microfinance, health, education, amongst other initiatives in the rural villages of Rajasthan.

KIGS is looking for 4 interns from Georgetown University to teach English to rural students and to conduct office work for the organization, for a period of one month (June 12 – July 12, 2010). This is an unpaid development internship; although KIGS will make the arrangements, interns would have to pay for their own airfare as well as accommodation and food. Accommodation, food, and other expenses should come out to a maximum of US$750 for the whole period.

Founded in 1967, the Kumarappa Institute of Gram Swaraj (KIGS), based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, aims at the social transformation of Rajasthan’s rural villages through the development of simple and significant action research models, ensuring the participation of the rural poor at every level of the process of change.

KIGS conducts a multi-dimensional approach to development, concentrating on vocational training, women’s rights, natural resource management, microfinance, health, education, amongst other initiatives. In line with the Gandhian concept of Gram Swaraj, we have found that the best way to empower communities is to provide them with the right conditions to implement a self-governance system.

Applications are invited from Georgetown University students. There are four positions available for unpaid internships lasting one month in June 2010. As well as airfare, students would have to pay for their own food and accommodation; airfare expenses are estimated at US$1000, and all other expenses including food and accommodation are estimated at a maximum of US$750 throughout the internship period. Accommodation plans and other preparations will be arranged by KIGS.

Overview:

• Four interns are invited, young men or women dedicated to our cause, for a period of one month (June 12 to July 12, 2010)
• They will be teaching English at the KIGS, Jaipur office from 9 to 11 in the morning.
• From 11am – 4pm, everyday, they will assist KIGS with office work.
• On Saturday or Sundays, interns will go on field visits to the surrounding rural villages to oversee KIGS development projects and to interact with the villagers.
• Interns will also have time to go around the city and visit nearby places/cities including Agra, New Delhi, Pushkar, among other locations.
• Interns will be staying at Arya Niwas Hotels, a very safe hotel with air-conditioned rooms, reliable staff and a first-rate cafeteria.
• Interns should be prepared to live a simple life in accordance with their surroundings, should be prepared to bear the hot summer of Rajasthan (day temperature is around 104 degrees Farenheit), and should be friendly and adjustable to the environment in India.
• While speaking Hindi isn’t a requirement, it would be extremely beneficial to interns. With that said, the only requirement is a willingness to pick up languages, a motivation to become familiar with the Indian lifestyle, and a motivation to learn about and respect Indian culture.

Potential Projects:

• To finalize a publication/case study on vocational training based on the KIGS vocational training projects.
• To prepare a document on Indian Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) in a global context, present scenario of micro finance in India, problems and prospects of micro finance in India with special reference to Rajasthan, working of different MFIs in India, functions of micro finance in SHGs and organizations.
• To prepare a document on the impact of micro finance on poverty eradication, supporting sustainable livelihoods, women empowerment, the informal financial sector, social security, etc.
• To develop documentation of the 5-year long project of “Integrating Social Support for Reproductive and Child Health Rights (Phase II) implemented in 12 villages of Rajasthan.
• Improvement of the content and format of the KIGS website.

Eligibility:

All Georgetown students are encouraged to apply. Currently the preference is for undergraduates, however other students are welcome to apply should space become available.

Program Length:

The internship program will start on June 12th and will end on July 12th, with an option to work for another two weeks. Interns are encouraged to book a flight ticket for at least six weeks to either continue to work for KIGS or explore other opportunities in India.

Application Information and Questions:

Below are the internship application questions. Applicants are encouraged to review the application carefully and submit it as soon as possible; applications will be accepted until February 25. On-campus interviews will follow shortly after the application deadline.

Applications and Resumes should be sent to Anjali Daryanani at akd28@georgetown.edu. Please note that while the South Asian Society (SAS) or KIGS cannot grant funding for the internship, SAS can help applicants find funding sources if needed. Please feel free to email Anjali for any questions.

I. Biographical Information
Name
Male/Female
Email
Phone Number
Home Address
City, State and Postal Code
Country of Residence
School, Major, Graduation Date

II. Free Response (please answer both questions)
1) In 500 words or less, please explain how you have demonstrated leadership skills or a strong interest in social work in one of your endeavors.
2) In 500 words or less, discuss some of the things that you hope to gain from this experience and what skills you can bring that will benefit the organization.

III. Other Internships/Jobs
Are you currently applying for other internships, jobs or other opportunities? If so, please list the internships/jobs that you are applying for, and the dates of confirmation for these job opportunities.

IV. Please attach an updated resume/CV

Pulitzer Center Campus Liason

Deadline: Rolling.

The Pulitzer Center Campus Liaison is a well-connected and self-driven student leader with an interest in global affairs, educational outreach, new online media, event planning, marketing/PR, curriculum integration, news coverage/the news industry, social media, and/or journalism. The Liaison acts as an extension of the Pulitzer Center’s Outreach Team, raising awareness of Pulitzer Center’s international news coverage, which focuses on issues under-reported in the U.S.

Time commitment – minimum 4 months (or one semester).

Liaison concentration tracks available in Global Issues (Environment, Health, Hunger, Refugees, Minority Rights), Journalism, Marketing/PR, Event Planning, Curriculum Integration, Social Media, or *Create Your Own Track. (*Subject to approval.)

The Pulitzer Center’s primary objective is to raise the standard of international reporting in a way that engages both policy-makers, the broad public, high school, and university students.

Our model targets the supply of international reporting in the U.S. media by providing travel grants to journalists. We then extend this effort, targeting demand through educational outreach efforts. Stimulating broad public engagement is the driving principle of our website, with a “project page” for each reporting initiative that contains a variety of points of entry: print articles, photographs, video, blogs from the field, related web links, and opportunities to engage with the journalists while they are reporting and once the material is publicly released.

For more information about the position, please click here.

To apply, please download the application.

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.

KashmirCorps Summer 2010 Public Service Program

Deadline: March 15.

Have you been searching for the perfect summer internship? Are you interested in conducting research or public service abroad this summer?

If you are looking to gain some experience related to development work or are interested in community building, applying for an internship with KashmirCorps can provide you with an opportunity to make an impact and help prepare you for a potential career in public/health policy, international relations, law, and development.

KashmirCorps is happy to announce that applications for the Summer 2010 Public Service Program are now available to download from our website. The dates for the program are from June 14th to July 23rd. This year’s program offers several more opportunities for volunteers in fields related to public health, education, culture, and economic development. To view the projects from last year, please click here. We are seeking mature individuals with a strong passion for public service and research to utilize their skills and knowledge to assist our partner NGOs with their specific projects.

Please be sure to read carefully through the program brochure before completing the application. The quality of your application will depend on the amount of time you spend reflecting on your own abilities and ambitions. We encourage you to ask questions during the application process and to perform some background research to formulate your answers. Only applicants who demonstrate a deep commitment to the program, extensive knowledge on the issues, as well as relevant experiences will be selected.

Applications are available online here.

Northwestern GESI Summer Programs – Bolivia, Nicaragua, India, Uganda

Deadline: March 3, 2010 (early) and April 1, 2010.

*Spaces are filled on a rolling basis; the sooner you apply, the greater your chance of admittance

Are you passionate about global change, committed to learning by doing, and ready to engage in hands-on international development?

The Global Engagement Summer Institute at Northwestern University will equip you to:

• Work directly with grassroots NGOs and local communities in Uganda, India, Nicaragua, or Bolivia
• Earn two Northwestern course credits through a weeklong training institute in Chicago
• Leverage the strengths — rather than list the weaknesses — of the communities in which you live and work abroad
• Live with a host family and immerse yourself in another culture for eight weeks
• Work in teams to design and implement an original development project in environmental development, microfinance, youth and education, gender and development, global health, social enterprise, and more

Ready to take the next step? Visit www.mycge.org to learn more, or sign up here for the GESI mailing list.