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.

Vital Voices – Full-time Position, Program Assistant, Middle East and North Africa

Deadline: July 6, 2010.

Vital Voices Global Partnership, an international, Washington-based, non-partisan nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women’s progress in building democracies, strong economies and defending women’s human rights, seeks a Program Assistant.

This position will support the implementation of two major Vital Voices programs, supported by the Middle East Partnership Initiative. The selected candidate will join an exciting team at Vital Voices that is implementing public private partnerships and a regional businesswomen’s network in the MENA region. These programs are designed to empower businesswomen, community leaders and government employees to support women’s progress in the region. The MENA Businesswomen’s Network is a partnership among regional businesswomen’s organizations, Vital Voices and the U.S. Department of State that aims to build a network of businesswomen in MENA in order to expand the number of women in business, to increase the value of their businesses, to advance the role of women in society, and to promote a regional culture of women’s entrepreneurship. The Public-Private Partnership Program seeks to build innovative models of partnership between NGOS, the private sector and government to address pressing social issues such as family violence and breast cancer.

The Program Assistant is responsible for:

• Providing programmatic, administrative, and logistical support for the development, execution and follow-up on program activities.
• Assisting with the research and writing of country reports, program summaries and overviews, website and newsletter content.
• Drafting and editing program materials, including proposals for funding.
• Creating and maintaining a working, integrated electronic and hardcopy filing system for correspondence and other records.
• Coordinating calendar, scheduling appointments and providing assistance to the MENA Director and other team members as needed.
• Working with the Vital Voices Finance team to process invoices, expense reports and track budgets.
• Working with existing US and international partners, and cultivating new relationships and networks relating to project work.
• Hiring and managing interns for the MENA team

Qualifications:

• Arabic and/or French language skills highly desirable
• Minimum two years experience as Administrative Assistant or equivalent position in the non-profit or business sector
• Bachelors Degree in international relations, business or a related field required
• Specific knowledge and experience working on the Middle East, women’s issues and/or business development and public-private partnerships
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity required, travel or professional experience in the Middle East and/or North Africa a plus
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and editing skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Publisher required)
• Basic web design skills (Advanced skills a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Motivation to independently pursue professional development activities

This position is based in Washington, DC and some international travel may be required. For more information about Vital Voices Global Partnership, please visit our web site at: www.vitalvoices.org.

To apply: Please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, a writing sample of no more than three pages, and two references with contact information to MENApaapp@vitalvoices.org by July 6, 2010.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply early. No phone calls, please.

Fintrac – Full-time Position, Agriculture Program Specialist

Deadline: August 1, 2010.

Job Description

Fintrac is seeking dynamic, results-driven individuals to support multi-year agricultural development programs that directly impact poverty and food security around the world. Duties include project administration, recruitment and fielding of technical consultants, market research, grants and subcontracts administration, impact monitoring, financial oversight, reporting and other special projects as needed. The Agriculture Program Specialist position is based in Washington, DC and includes international travel opportunities.

About Fintrac

Fintrac is a leading US-based agriculture consulting firm with projects in Latin America, Africa and Asia. We provide agricultural solutions to end hunger and poverty. Fintrac professionals innovate and introduce market-led, productivity-enhancing, eco-friendly and sustainable technologies, practices and crops for income generation and food security.  Fintrac provides top notch benefits, competitive pay and challenging, meaningful work.

Required Skills

The successful candidate will possess superior Excel, writing, editing, analytical and organizational skills. USAID project management experience is a plus, as is Spanish or French fluency and overseas field experience. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to travel abroad.

Fintrac Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply

Online applications are available at http://www.cytiva.com/mango1/ext/detail.asp?jobid=mango1133.

If you have any questions, please email Byron Cortez at bcortez@fintrac.com.

Vital Voices – Africa Program Summer Internship

Deadline: ASAP.

Vital Voices is currently accepting applications for its Africa Program Summer Intern positions. Vital Voices Global Partnership believes in the transformative value of women’s participation in society. They invest in emerging women leaders – pioneers of economic, political, and social advancement in their countries – and build the capabilities, connections, and credibility they need to reach their potential as catalysts of global progress.

Through leadership development and local training programs around the world, Vital Voices works to expand women’s role in generating economic opportunities, increasing political participation, and protecting human rights. Our Global Leadership Network of 5,000 women in 85 countries represents the vital voices of our time. For more information, visit http://www.vitalvoices.org.

Internship description:

Working closely with the Africa Program Officer and Team, this position will support Vital Voices’ African Women as an Economic Force Initiative. The Initiative provides training, mentoring and leadership development opportunities to a cadre of emerging high potential women throughout Africa. The program provides these women with the skills they need to succeed as leaders in civil society, government and business sectors in their countries and communities.  The Initiative encompasses the following:

• Leveling the Playing Field for Women’s Economic Progress
• African Entrepreneurs in Handicrafts Development Program
• Africa Businesswomen’s Network

Intern responsibilities primarily include research on African women’s issues and current events in key countries, communication and organizational support for the Africa Program and its partners, and programmatic support for upcoming programs and events. The intern will also help in developing the three program areas mentioned above. Some administrative/logistical tasks are also required. In addition, the Africa Intern will be responsible for updating Africa related resources on our website and database. Interns are encouraged to attend local conferences and events in which Vital Voices participates.

This internship with Vital Voices is a great opportunity to learn about program development and planning, but also to learn about current, pressing global women’s issues and international women’s advocacy.

The Vital Voices Africa Program is looking for talented intern for Summer 2010. The position is in Washington D.C. and is unpaid.  The internship requires a minimum of 15 hours (2 full days) per week commitment.  Start and end dates are flexible.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in women’s rights and specific knowledge of Africa required
• Background in economics/business development etc. a plus
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Computer literacy, especially with MS Word, Power Point, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and administrative capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work creatively, independently and as a team member
• Graduate school candidates a plus
• French, Portuguese or African native language proficiency a plus

Application instructions:

To apply: Please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, a writing sample (preferably of no more than 3 pages), and two references with contact information to helahrobinson@vitalvoices.org.  Use “Africa Internship” as the subject of your e-mail. Only complete applications will be reviewed.  No phone calls please.

Helah Robinson
Africa Program Assistant
Vital Voices Global Partnership
1625 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 850
Washington, DC 20036

Women Thrive Worldwide – Summer 2010 Global Partnerships Internship

Deadline: Rolling. Apply early for priority consideration.

Women Thrive Worldwide, created in 1998, advocates with the U.S. government for international economic and human right policies that support women worldwide in ending poverty in their lives, communities and nations. The organization pushes to generate dynamic policy approaches that can change the way U.S. international assistance and trade programs operate in order to be most beneficial in increasing economic opportunities for poor women worldwide.

The Department of Global Partnerships is responsible for: creating and maintaining relationships with southern women’s organizations; monitoring and tracking U.S. policies in the field; coordinating visits from southern leaders to speak at policy-relevant venues among many other tasks.

Time Commitment: FT or PT schedule available (at least 20 hours/wk required); (May 2010 – August 2010)

Specific duties include:

• Researching southern women’s organizations
• Assisting with the dissemination of the Global Survey research findings
• Contributing to the creation of an outreach strategy for 2010
• Working closely with the director and the African manager on Thrive’s Africa’s partnerships in Africa and Latin America
• Assisting with travel arrangements to and from the countries
• When required, coordinating communication with our French or Spanish speaking partners
• Occasionally, helping with administrative tasks, such as updating Thrive’s database, filing, note-taking

Required skills for this internship:

• French and/or Spanish (fluent or native speaker)
• Familiarity with non-governmental organizations in southern countries, especially in West African and Central American countries
• Undergrad (Senior year) or Graduate-level

All of the Women’s Edge Coalition Internships require:

• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent research skills
• Strong interest in international development economics, or political organizing for international women’s issues
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated work style with attention to detail
• Interest and/or course work in international economics, development or women’s issues
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Women Thrive Worldwide has had much success with many interns. You will learn a lot and get a great reference. We invest a lot in our interns and you will have a high degree of responsibility and very high level of involvement in the organization.

TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Catalina Rojas, Director of Global Partnerships

Send applications to <a href=”mailto:jcook@womenthrive.org”>jcook@womenthrive.org</a>

No phone calls/fax please. Be sure to mention “Global Partnerships Internship” on email subject.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This is an unpaid internship.

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.

Think Impact Global Development Internship

Deadline: January 31, 2010 (early selection). February 28, 2010 (regular selection).

Think Impact’s Global Development Internship provides college students the opportunity to gain on-the-ground development experience and leadership training to develop sustainable business models for development projects in rural villages in Africa.

Live and work in a rural village in Kenya, South Africa or Sierra Leone for eight weeks during summer break
‐Monitor and evaluate past development and community projects
‐Mobilize community leaders to improve health and education
‐Tuition details are available online.

Think Impact is a non-profit organization that connects American college students and recent graduates with rural villages in Africa to become social entrepreneurs.

Think Impact provides American college students and recent graduates with a unique opportunity – not just a chance to visit Africa once, but to begin a long-term commitment through its internship and fellowship programs in South Africa, Kenya and Sierra Leone. Through Think Impact’s Global Development Internships and Fellowships, young Americans are given the opportunity to alleviate poverty through a sustained commitment to social innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship.

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.