Social Impact – Full-time Business Development Associate

Deadline: ASAP.

About Social Impact:

Social Impact’s mission is to create dramatic improvements in the performance of organizations and programs working to enhance the social and economic wellbeing of people around the world.

SI’s unique approach-drawn from global “best practices” in managing positive social change harnesses the participation, collective knowledge and commitment of diverse groups to accomplish measurable and enduring development results.

SI provides a full range of innovative management consulting, technical assistance and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. SI works across sectors to reduce poverty; improve health, education and the lives of women and children; promote peace and democratic governance; strengthen civil society; foster economic growth; and protect the environment.

SI’s clients include public and private aid agencies, civil society organizations and governments at various levels.

About the Position:

The Business Development Associate works under the supervision and direction of the Director, New Business Development to assist with new business development efforts in general, and to manage the development of new project proposals.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Participate actively in new business development from capture planning and bid tracking to proposal development, submission and follow-up.
• Support the development process for proposals (e.g., RFPs, RFAs, and IQC Task Orders);
• Work with technical leads on strategy, personnel, partner roles, developing M&E plans;
• Serve as a point of communication with identified partners;
• Participate in efforts to identify and recruit key staff to include in proposals.
• Contribute written materials proposals, such as staffing and management plans;
• Help coordinate and ensure compliance with strategic approaches, formats, timelines, and submission requirements.

Skills Required/ Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Experience in international development an asset;
• Very strong oral and written communication skills;
• Technical writing skills;
• Capable of independent action;
• Good computer skills: word processing, database management, and spreadsheets;
• Foreign language skills (Spanish, French) desirable.

Pay and benefits include paid leave, health insurance, IRA, and other benefits. Expected salary range $30,000 to $35,000.

Interested candidates, please forward CVs to Douglas Kerr at dkerr@socialimpact.com

No phone calls please.

DEVEX – Full-time Position – Special Assistant and Project Associate, Office of the President

Deadline: July 31, 2010.

Description

Join an Innovative Social Enterprise Serving the International Aid & Development Community

Devex is a social enterprise serving its members – leading firms, donor agencies, and NGOs working in international development, global health and humanitarian assistance – through business information and recruiting services. We operate Devex.com, the most popular international development website. Our members include CARE, Microsoft, World Bank, UNICEF, ADB and thousands of international development professionals working around the world. Our international organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has offices in Barcelona, London, Manila, and Tokyo. Our diverse global team includes 100 professionals with experience in business, journalism, information technology, and international development.

Our team members are dedicated and enthusiastic about our mission, and have excellent academic and professional credentials with a global outlook. If this describes you, we encourage you to submit your application. We are building a team of the best-and-brightest professionals to lead this exciting social enterprise to the next level.

Special Assistant and Project Associate, Office of the President

Devex seeks an ambitious, resourceful, and organized individual with a high degree of professionalism to support the Office of the President. This position is based in Washington, DC and will require coordination among the other Devex global offices. This position will be a direct support role to the President of one of the leading social enterprises in international development. The Special Assistant and Project Associate position is half administration and half project support. The administrative component includes office management of the Devex Washington, DC office, bookkeeping, filing, and scheduling appointments. The project support component includes conducting research and surveys, writing correspondence, assisting with events, and supporting special projects of the Office of the President. The Special Assistant and Project Associate will attend meetings with and on behalf of the President as well as be involved in all aspects of the operations of Devex. This role will require close coordination with the Executive Assistant to the President as well as the entire executive leadership of Devex.

This is an entry-level position ideal for an ambitious recent graduate or someone with 1-3 years work experience. We are seeking a professional who is bright, eager, has strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing and research abilities, and a keen interest in building a business-oriented career in international development. A high attention to detail and a strong sense of personal initiative are critical to succeed in this role. Compensation is very competitive for an entry-level position, including full health benefits and performance bonus. In addition, there are career advancement opportunities within Devex based on performance,which make this an excellent entry-level position for developing a career in the international development industry.

Responsibilities:

There are two areas of responsibility for the Special Assistant and Project Associate:

• Administration
  • Work with the Executive Assistant to the President to schedule appointments, arrange travel, and manage correspondence
  • Assist with management of the Washington, DC office, including managing vendors, procuring supplies and computers, bookkeeping, and filing
  • Act as liaison to Devex accountant and support preparation of financial documents
  • Address miscellaneous administrative needs and client requests as they arise
• Project Support
  • Conduct research and surveys for projects directed by the President
  • Write professional correspondence on behalf of the President
  • Assist with events
  • Attend meetings on behalf of the President
  • Support special corporate projects and projects for Devex members

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Talent for writing high-quality professional correspondence
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a global, multi-cultural team
• Ability to set goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced working environment
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, high attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a sense of urgency
• Facility with web technologies and strong interest in learning more

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• Recent graduate or 1-3 years relevant work experience
• US work authorization
• Highly capable with web research, Excel, and Powerpoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• High grade point average from a well-regarded university program
• High-level of computer literacy
• Experience with customer service
• Bookkeeping experience
• International travel or experience abroad
• Strong knowledge of international development

Application Instructions:

Click on the “Apply Now” button on the website below to send your application. You must have a well-filled out profile on Devex.com to be considered for this position. No phone calls please.

http://www.devex.com/jobs/special-assistant-and-project-associate-office-of-the-president

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 – Internal Communications

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 Internal Communications Intern is responsible for assisting the Internal Communications department in developing and executing the Company’s internal communication activities. Specifically, the Intern will provide assistance in the following areas:

• Planning and executing corporate events.
• Writing, editing, and posting internal announcements to the corporate intranet.
• Producing articles for internal and customer newsletters.
• Supporting video and podcast productions; assist in the editing and management of corporate videos.
• Assist in drafting internal communications pieces including presentations, memos and Q&A documents.
• Assist in planning corporate events for the Company’s 40th Anniversary
• Assist with the updating of corporate e-mail lists.
• Organizing the department’s network folders and office files.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Completion of at least junior year of college with major in communications, public relations, business administration, or related field;
• Prior office work experience;
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and writing skills – a writing test will be administered at the time of the interview;
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated flexibility in a fast-paced, creative environment;
• Reliability in meeting deadlines;
• Proficient in video-editing;
• Knowledge of MS SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Social Media platforms;
• 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.

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.