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Employment Opportunities (U.S.) ............................................................................... 5 Assistant Professor of Political Science (American Politics), United States Naval

Academy, Annapolis, MD ............................................................................................... 5 Assistant or Associate Professor in International Relations, Maxwell School of

Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, Washington, DC ...................... 6 Assistant or Associate Professor, Sam Nunn of International Affairs Georgia Institute

of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia ..................................................................................... 6 Director of International Relations – Policy and Protocol, Office of Los Angeles Mayor

Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles, CA ....................................................................................... 7 Associate or Full Professor: John Goodwin Tower Distinguished Chair in International

Politics and National Security, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX .................. 9 The Political Science Department at Southern Methodist University invites applications

for the John Goodwin Tower Distinguished Chair in International Politics and National

Security. This is a tenured position, open at the rank of professor or associate professor.

The expected start date for the position is fall 2018. ...................................................... 9

Responsibilities: .............................................................................................................. 9

Qualifications: ............................................................................................................... 10

Preference will be given to scholars with outstanding records of research and

teaching in international relations; ................................................................................ 10

Specialization in one or more of the following subfields: US national security

affairs, US foreign and defense policy, US security, strategic and intelligence studies,

and civil-military relations; and .................................................................................... 10

PhD required at time of appointment. .................................................................... 10 International Affairs Fellowship for Tenured International Relations Scholar, Council

on Foreign Relations, Washington, DC ........................................................................ 10 SIGINT Geospatial Analyst, CACI, Hanover, MD ...................................................... 11

All Source Intelligence Analyst, Leidos, McLean, VA ................................................ 13 Research Partnerships Manager, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security,

Washington, DC ............................................................................................................ 15

Assistant Professor in Global Studies: Conflict and Violence, University of California,

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA ................................................................................ 16 Associate or Full Professor: John Goodwin Tower Distinguished Chair in International

Politics and National Security, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX ................ 17 Consultant-Tertiary Prevention Services for Youth Development, Banyan Global,

Washington, DC ............................................................................................................ 17 Assistant Professor, Global Security, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst,

MA ................................................................................................................................ 19


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All Source Intelligence Analyst/HUMINT Collections Manager, Bae Systems McLean,

VA ................................................................................................................................. 20

Research Assistant - Center for Middle East Policy, The Brookings Institution,

Washington, DC ............................................................................................................ 22 Program Officer: Latin America and the Caribbean, National Democratic Institute,

Washington, DC ............................................................................................................ 24 MENA Consultant, Freedom House, Washington, DC ................................................ 26 Foreign Policy Editor, Thomas Reuters, Washington, DC ........................................... 28

Associate Director, Global Access to Information, The Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia

....................................................................................................................................... 29

Associate Director – Venezuela Project, Atlantic Council, Washington, DC .............. 29 Research Assistant, Johns Hopkins University – SAIS, Washington, DC ................... 31 Staff Writer - Foreign - Intelligence, Vox Media, Washington, DC ............................. 32

Navy Tactical Data Links Program Analyst, Whitney, Bradley and Brown, Arlington,

VA ................................................................................................................................. 33

Cyber Strategy and Policy Expert, Foundation for Defense of Democracies,

Washington, DC ............................................................................................................ 35

Deputy Director – National Security Network, Foundation for Defense of

Democracies, Washington, DC ..................................................................................... 36

Program Assistant – LEGADA, FHI 360, Washington, DC ......................................... 37 Director, Learning, Evaluation, and Research – Policy, Learning and Stategy, United

States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC .................................................................... 39

Associate Director for Crisis Response, FHI 360, Washington, DC ............................ 41 Fellow/Senior Fellow – Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, Center for a

New American Security, Washington, DC ................................................................... 43

Employment Opportunities (International) ............................................................. 47 PSP Fundraising Communication Support Contractor Delivering Communication

Activities for PSP, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), The

Hague, Netherlands ....................................................................................................... 47

EU Policy Advisor, SOS Children’s Villages International, Brussels, Belgium .......... 49 Research Associate, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Vienna,

Austria ........................................................................................................................... 50 EU Policy Advisor, Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board, Brussels, Belgium

....................................................................................................................................... 51 Source Resource Mobilization Officer, The International Institute for Democracy and

Electoral Assistance (IDEA), Stockholm, Sweden ....................................................... 53

Economic Specialist, U.S. Mission to the EU, Brussels, Belgium ............................... 54


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Chief of Party, FHI 360, Honduras ............................................................................... 55 Violent Extremism Risk Analysis Local Expert, Creative Associates International,

Tbilisi, Georgia.............................................................................................................. 57 Gender and Inclusion Advisor, International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX),

Guatemala...................................................................................................................... 58

Political Officer – Terrorism and Crime Prevention, African Union, Addis Ababa,

Ethiopia ......................................................................................................................... 59 Senior/Program Manager, Political Party Strengthening: Algeria, National Democratic

Institute (NDI), Algeria ................................................................................................. 61 Bureau Chief – Brazil, Thomas Reuters, Sao Paulo, Brazil .......................................... 63

Grants Manager, Roots of Peace, Kabul, Afghanistan .................................................. 64 Child Health Project Manager, SolidarMed, Ancuabe, Mozambique ........................... 64 Humanitarian Affairs Officer, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs,

Aden, Yeme ................................................................................................................... 66 Deputy Director – Georesources and Energy, Secretariat of the Pacific Community,

Suva, Fiji ....................................................................................................................... 68 Senior Producer, CNN Digital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates .............................. 69

DRC Coordinator – Program on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones, Physicians for

Human Rights, Bukavu, The Democratic Republic of the Congo ................................ 70

Gender and Inclusive Development Specialist, FHI 360, Kigali, Rwanda ................... 72 Southeast Asia Political & Security Risk Analyst, Allan & Associates, London, United

Kingdom ........................................................................................................................ 74

Program Officer – Syria, United States Institute of Peace, Beirut, Lebanon ................ 75

Fellowships, Grants, Internships, and Academic Opportunities ............................ 78 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security, Geneva, Switzerland .......................... 78 Marshall Memorial Fellowship, The German Marshall Fund of the United States,

United States and Europe .............................................................................................. 78 The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, Washington, DC ...................................... 80 Asia-Pacific Nuclear History Institute, Wilson Center, Seoul, South Korea ................ 81

2018 Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship, Center for New

American Security, Washington, DC ............................................................................ 83 Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program, Cultural Vistas, United States and

Berlin, Germany ............................................................................................................ 84

Fellow, Alfa Fellowship Program, Moscow, Russia ..................................................... 85 Intern, UN Women China, Beijing, China .................................................................... 86 Intern – Center for Political-Military Analysis, Hudson Institute, Washington, DC .... 88


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Research Internship – Multiple Subject Areas, Center for Strategic and International

Studies, Washington, DC .............................................................................................. 88

Programmes Internship, European Partnership for Democracy, Brussels, Belgium .... 89 Posted: August 28.......................................................................................................... 89 International Affairs Intern, Osgood Center for International Studies, Washington, DC

....................................................................................................................................... 90 Intern, European Trade Union Committee for Education, Brussels, Belgium .............. 91 Intern, Consortium on Gender, Security, & Human Rights, Boston, Massachusetts ... 92

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Program on Science and Global Security, Woodrow

Wilson School, Princeton, New Jersey ......................................................................... 94

Internship – Multiple Subject Areas, Foundation for Defense of Democracies,

Washington, DC ............................................................................................................ 94


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Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

Assistant Professor of Political Science (American Politics), United States Naval

Academy, Annapolis, MD

Deadline: October 1

Position Description: The Political Science Department invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant

Professor positions in International Relations and/or Comparative Politics

beginning August 2018. USNA is a service academy and top tier liberal arts college with

a commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. The successful candidate

should have conducted innovative research in security studies, international political

economy, or politics of developing countries with regional expertise on Russia and Eruasia,

South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Candidates should expect to contribute to teaching

introductory and intermediate courses in political science, as well as upper-level electives

in their field of concentration. Candidates should have a robust research agenda and strong

commitment to undergraduate teaching. Teaching load is typically three sections per

semester with small section sizes (18-22 students) and 2-4 course preparations per year.

Candidates should also have a strong commitment to student advising and mentoring, and

to service to the institution.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Political Science is required (anticipated completion of Ph.D. no later than

July 2018 is acceptable);

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens; and

A teaching interest in security studies, international political economy, or politics of

developing countries with regional expertise on Russia and Eurasia, South Asia, or

Southeast Asia.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, teaching and research statements,

curriculum vitae, and arrange for three letters of recommendation that address both

teaching and research abilities to be sent to CAPT Matthew Testerman, Chair of the

Political Science Department, at usna-american-politics-job-search-2017-

[email protected]. Find more information on the application process here.

mailto:[email protected]


https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/AsstProfPoliSciIRCP-201718.php


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Assistant or Associate Professor in International Relations, Maxwell School of

Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, Washington, DC

Deadline: October 1

Position Description:

The Department of Political Science seeks to hire an Assistant or Associate Professor in

International Relations for a position beginning in Fall 2018. We particularly welcome

candidates whose work focuses on foreign policy, global environmental politics, or conflict

resolution. The political science department is housed within the Maxwell School of

Citizenship and Public Affairs, which is committed to citizenship education at the

undergraduate level and to graduate education in public affairs and the social sciences. We

seek candidates who complement the broader Maxwell mission and have interdisciplinary

interests; successful candidates will have some teaching responsibilities in the MA-IR

program and a courtesy appointment in the Department of Public Administration and

International Affairs. Successful candidates also may be invited to affiliate with the

Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs or one of Maxwell’s other interdisciplinary centers.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in political science or a related field. Rank and salary

commensurate with experience and professional accomplishments.

How to Apply:

For consideration, candidates must complete an online faculty application and attach online

the following: a letter of interest and a CV, a sample of professional writing, a statement

of teaching philosophy, and evidence of quality teaching. Files may be no larger than 5MB,

but you may submit an external link to a larger file if needed. In addition, applicants will

be required to provide the full email addresses of three references. Applications will be

reviewed as they arrive with full consideration given to those received by October 1, 2017.

However, the department will continue to consider applications until this position is filled.

Assistant or Associate Professor, Sam Nunn of International Affairs Georgia Institute

of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia

Deadline: October 1

http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/centers

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The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech invites applications for a

tenure-track (or tenured) position in International Security at the rank of either Assistant or

Associate Professor to begin Fall 2018. The Nunn School seeks to hire an individual whose

demonstrated scholarly research and teaching in the field have a functional concentration

broadly related to the nexus of science and technology with national/international security

policies and strategy. Research foci of greatest interest include cyber/information security

or other emerging technology challenges. The School has a secondary interest in candidates

able to apply modern analytical techniques such as big data/social media analytics or

networks analysis to their research or teaching. There exist opportunities for joint

appointments with another School at Georgia Tech, in particular those in the Colleges of

Sciences, Engineering, and Computing. Thus, comfort in working with technical experts

and teaching interdisciplinary courses is strongly encouraged.

How to Apply:

Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To

receive full consideration, application materials should be received by October 1, 2017 and

include: (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate’s relevant experience, including

statement of research and teaching; (2) a curriculum vita; and (3) the names, positions, and

contact information of five references. The position is subject to budgetary developments.

Materials should be sent either by mail to: Chair, Nunn School Search Committee, ATTN:

Marilu Suarez; The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs; Georgia Institute of

Technology; 781 Marietta Street NW; Atlanta, Georgia 30318 or electronically to intl-

[email protected]. Applicant files will be treated confidentially.

Director of International Relations – Policy and Protocol, Office of Los Angeles

Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles, CA

Deadline: October 6


In September 2017, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti created the Mayor’s Office of

International Affairs, and appointed Ambassador Nina Hachigian as the Deputy Mayor to

lead the department. The office is seeking a Director of International Relations to oversee

international and diplomatic engagement, policy advice, and to handle protocol needs. The

Director will act as a liaison to the diplomatic community, State Department, and foreign


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governments; an internal coordinator of events and communications on international

issues; a resource for City staff on questions of international affairs; and a key architect,

planner and executor of the Mayor’s trade missions, travel, and meetings with foreign

officials and entities.

Responsibilities:

Advise the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and senior staff on interactions with foreign

governments, consulates, and delegations and represent the Mayor at key meetings

and events as needed.

Draft background materials and talking points for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor or

senior staff to use when meeting foreign officials.

Serve as director of protocol for all interactions by the Mayor or his representatives

with foreign dignitaries and domestic officials of particular prominence, including

coordinating gifts, hospitality, and logistics, and providing briefings on customs

and cultural details.

In coordination with the international trade team, plan and execute trade missions

and other international travel by the Mayor.

Provide guidance to the diplomatic and consular community on City-related issues,

including responding to emergency situations involving foreign nationals.

Suggest, select, purchase, deliver, and track official gifts given by the Mayor, First

Lady, and their representatives, and track those received.

Facilitate sharing of best practices with foreign governments, including tracking

memoranda of understanding and other formalized partnerships and coordinating

with the relevant policy shops.

Coordinate with local, state, and federal governments (including City Council and

City agencies) as needed, on relevant events with international aspects not

involving the Mayor.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field such as international relations,

foreign affairs, public policy, or international economics.

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in international affairs or diplomacy; State

Department service a plus.

Strong understanding of diplomacy, international relations or international

economics.

Knowledge of and experience with the Los Angeles economy and culture preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


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Experience in logistics-intensive events.

Ability to foster and maintain relationships with diverse groups and individuals of

a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.

High attention to detail.

Capacity to anticipate eventualities and needs, and respond to unexpected

situations.

Willingness to perform range of administrative and logistical tasks as needed.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently, while successfully collaborating with and

supporting colleagues.

Entrepreneurial spirit and/or experience.

Fluency in second language strongly preferred.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a curriculum vitae (CV) and two letters of recommendation to

Yoomee Ha at [email protected] by Friday, October 6th.

Associate or Full Professor: John Goodwin Tower Distinguished Chair in

International Politics and National Security, Southern Methodist University, Dallas,

TX

Deadline: October 15


The Political Science Department at Southern Methodist University invites applications for

the John Goodwin Tower Distinguished Chair in International Politics and National


The expected start date for the position is fall 2018.

Responsibilities:

Participate in Center activities and programs;

Provide research grants;

Organize public events on national security issues; and

Take a leading role in advancing the Department, the Center, and related programs,

particularly the Center’s program in national security.


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Qualifications:

Preference will be given to scholars with outstanding records of research and

teaching in international relations;

Specialization in one or more of the following subfields: US national security

affairs, US foreign and defense policy, US security, strategic and intelligence

studies, and civil-military relations; and

PhD required at time of appointment.

How to Apply:

Applicants can initiate consideration by submitting a letter of application, curriculum vitae,

and three references to: Professor James Hollifield, Director, Tower Center, PO Box

750117, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275-0117 or [email protected] with

CC to [email protected]. Find more information on the application process here.

International Affairs Fellowship for Tenured International Relations Scholar,

Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, DC



The International Affairs Fellowship for Tenured International Relations Scholars,

sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, offers tenured international relations

professors hands-on and practical experience in the foreign policymaking field by placing

selected fellows in U.S. government agencies or at international government organizations

for a period of twelve months. The program will match 50% of the fellow’s base salary for

the academic year at their university (up to a maximum of $80,000 for the year). The

fellowship is geared for those who propose to work on peace and security issues and who

have never worked at a U.S. government agency or an international organization. The

fellowship helps close the gap between research and practice on peace and security as well

as enrich the teaching and scholarship of tenured academics by enabling selected fellows

to become practitioners. The program also benefits policymakers by exposing them to

critical scholarly research relevant to the foreign policy and national security issues facing

the United States and the world community. CFR will award four fellowships during the

2018-2019 competition. CFR will work with the selected fellows to place them in suitable

host organizations.

Qualifications:



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Applicants must be U.S. citizens;

Applicants must be full-time tenured professors whose work focuses on

international relations or U.S. foreign policy;

Applicants must have arranged a paid sabbatical with their home university;

Applicants must hold a PhD;

Applicants must propose to spend a year working on peace and security issues in

the U.S. government or at an international organization; and

Strong preference is given to candidates with no significant previous work

experience in the U.S. government or at an international organization.

How to Apply:

Find more information on the application process here.

SIGINT Geospatial Analyst, CACI, Hanover, MD

Posted: June 27

Position Description: The SIGINT Geospatial Analyst leverages their skills, knowledge and experience to apply

geospatial analysis techniques against SIGINT metadata collected from foreign

communications systems in order to identify, locate and track SIGINT targets, and to

accurately report the intelligence gained from geospatial metadata analysis to SIGINT

customers.

Responsibilities:

Developing end-product SIGINT-derived GIS reports; performing analysis of

SIGINT metadata for the purpose of improving the geolocation, contact chaining,

and additional communications characterizations of targets of interest;

Analyzing SIGINT content and metadata to support the development of existing

targets and the discovery of other analytic vectors through the reconstruction and

documentation of target communications networks;

Performing sustained target analysis and enhancement through the use of DNI and

DNR analytic techniques; and

Maintaining appropriate databases for targeting, tasking and analysis.

Qualifications:

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Required:

The clearance level required is dependent on the type of clearance supported by our

client;

Typically requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent;

2 - 20 years of demonstrated experience;

Expert user of ArcGIS and geolocation of specific targets across multiple

communications methods;

Understanding of SIGINT collection;

Understanding of internet protocols, internet routing, and communications

technology (e.g. GSM, CDMS, Thurya, etc.); and

Ability to perform Quality control on reporting and/or geospatial products for

accuracy, readability, and relevance.

Desired:

Prior Military or Government experience;

Skilled analytic support specialist with experience supporting high-skilled

intelligence analysis advancing the National mission within the Analysis and

Production (A&P) directorate;

Experience with SIGINT tools, policies and procedures; and

Experience with programs subject to export controls such as the International

Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

How to Apply: Find more information on the application process here.

, CACIAnalyst ReporterTarget , Hanover, MD

Posted: June 27

Position Description: The Target Analyst Reporter prioritizes, assesses, evaluates and reports information

obtained from passive and active collection, network evaluation and analysis, combined

with related collateral sources when appropriate to provide synthesized product to

customers. Creates reports and is familiar with basic SIGINT reporting policies.

Qualifications:

Required:

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The clearance level required is dependent on the type of clearance supported by our

client;

Typically requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent;

3 - 20 years of experience;

Experience in drafting and/or editing for final release finished, serialized, SIGINT

product reports;

Ability to author reports based off simple traffic or a limited amount of traffic;

Knowledgeable of various technologies and/or topics to identify analytic vectors;

Experienced in the principles and methods of exploiting foreign communications

and communication systems to identify, collect, analyze process and disseminate

SIGINT information in accordance with established requirements and priorities;

and

Experience in the use of software applications and databases associated with

SIGINT report writing and target development Familiar with more advanced

SIGINT reporting policies.

Desired:

Prior Military or Government experience;

Skilled analytic support specialist with experience supporting high-skilled

intelligence analysis advancing the National mission within the Analysis and

Production (A&P) directorate;

Experience with SIGINT tools, policies and procedures; and

Experience with programs subject to export controls such as the International

Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).


All Source Intelligence Analyst, Leidos, McLean, VA

Posted: July 10

Position Description: Gather and synthesize all source terrorist-related information to support development of

daily counterterrorism (CT) products that promote situational awareness across the

Intelligence Community (IC) and broader US Government. This is an evening position and

will cover the hours 1600 to 0030.

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts/Sciences (or related field), 8+ years of relevant

IC and/or CT experience and demonstrated performance in similar positions.

Requires TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph (other candidates will not be

considered);

Experience working Terrorism/CT issues;

Attention to detail;

Ability to work effectively in a small team environment;

Strong research skills that include thinking critically and analytically, as well as

broadly and strategically;

Knowledge of IC policies and procedures;

Experience working with the IC on CT issues; and

Ability to think and act quickly in a high pressure environment.

Required Skills and Professional Traits:

Advanced writing, editing, and listening skills to effectively convey multifaceted

ideas;

Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to changing customer priorities;

Diplomacy and tact when interacting with co-workers and senior government

officials, especially when receiving constructive criticism;

Familiarity with key US foreign policy and national security CT objectives;

Critical and creative thinking skills that will assist in analyzing vast amounts of

varied data;

Must be a self-starter with the ability to grasp an overall research plan and execute

his/her assigned portion of that plan with little oversight;

Documented record of working with other team members, directorates, and

agencies to produce joint intelligence documents; and

Familiarity with Microsoft Office program suite, especially Microsoft Outlook

2007.


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Research Partnerships Manager, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and

Security, Washington, DC

Posted: July 24


The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security examines and highlights the

roles and experiences of women in peace and security worldwide through cutting edge

research, timely global convenings, and strategic partnerships. Melanne Verveer, who

previously served as the inaugural U.S. Ambassador for Global Women's Issues, leads the

Institute, which is also home to the International Council on Women’s Business

Leadership, a part of the Women & Economy Project launched in October 2014. Located

in Washington, D.C., the Institute leverages Georgetown University's global reach to

connect academia and practice, pioneer evidence-based and policy-oriented analysis, and

inspire the next generation of leaders. The Research Partnerships Manager advises and

supports the GIWPS Executive Director in the effective development and implementation

of domestic and international research partnerships. S/he oversees the GIWPS research

team and works with the team to envision, craft, and executes research projects, produces

evidence-based analysis, and disseminates findings through academic, policy, and

practitioner communities.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director and the Managing Director, and supervising full-time

research fellows and graduate research assistants, the Research Partnerships Manager has

duties that include but are not limited to:

Research Administration and Management:

Assists in defining the direction of Institute research;

Manages the full-time research fellows and graduate research assistants, assigning

and overseeing work, editing publications, and ensuring compliance with

University academic standards and administrative policies;

Interviews and makes recommendations to the ED and MD on the hiring of

additional or replacement research staff;

Provides subject matter expertise and conducts research in the Institute’s area of

focus, producing reports and other publications; and

Working with the Managing Director, plans and manages the semi-annual Bridging

Theory and Practice Workshop series.

Research Partnerships:


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Networks with major centers, initiatives, and projects related to the Institute’s area

of focus to facilitate exchange of ideas and develop partnerships and research

opportunities;

Assists in developing new research proposals for partnership support; and

Nurtures established partnerships by facilitating regular communication and

reporting on funded research.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in International relations, international development, security

studies, conflict resolution or related field; and

At least 4 years of related professional experience in research and policy analysis

and demonstrated interest in gender issues.

How to Apply:


Assistant Professor in Global Studies: Conflict and Violence, University of California,

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Posted: August 14

Position Description: The Department of Global Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks to

appoint a tenure-track assistant professor whose work focuses on issues of global conflict

and violence, beginning July 1, 2018.

Qualifications: Broad historical and/or theoretical background who can analyze complex issues of

conflict and violence in contexts that characterize the 21st century;

Expertise in several of the following areas: conflict over religion, ideology,

ethnicity, environmental degradation and natural resources, state violence,

terrorism, mercenaries, and non-state actors, genocide, and regional or civil wars;

PhD required at time of appointment; and

Can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through

research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

How to Apply:

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Associate or Full Professor: John Goodwin Tower Distinguished Chair in

International Politics and National Security, Southern Methodist University, Dallas,

TX

Posted: August 15

Position Description: The Political Science Department at Southern Methodist University invites applications for

the John Goodwin Tower Distinguished Chair in International Politics and National


Preference will be given to scholars with outstanding records of research and teaching in

international relations with a specialization in one or more of the following subfields: US

national security affairs, US foreign and defense policy, US security, strategic and

intelligence studies, and civil-military relations. We are particularly interested in scholars

who merge political science with fine-grained policy analyses. The successful candidate

will serve as Director of the Security and Strategy Program (SAS@SMU), which provides

research grants and organizes public events on national security issues. He or she will also

be senior fellow in the John G. Tower Center for Political Studies and will participate in

Center activities and programs. PhD required at time of appointment. The expected start

date for the position is fall 2018.

Qualifications:

Record of research and teaching in international relations with a specialization in

one or more of the following subfields: US national security affairs, US foreign and

defense policy, US security, strategic and intelligence studies, and civil military

relations; and

Scholars who merge political science with fine-grained policy analyses.


Consultant-Tertiary Prevention Services for Youth Development, Banyan Global,

Washington, DC

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Posted: August 16

Position Description: Banyan Global seeks a consultant for a USAID-funded Workforce Development project

targeting at-risk youth in Honduras. The consultant will provide technical guidance on the

project component dealing with the provision of tertiary prevention services for at-risk

youth that have been in conflict with the law or involved with gangs. The consultant should

have significant experience in tertiary prevention services and working with vulnerable

youth who are at the highest levels of risk. While most of the work will be stateside, ideally

the consultant would travel to Honduras to also work with field staff and partners. Spanish

language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic technical guidance to the Workforce Development project’s

tertiary support services component;

Conduct an assessment of the current situation of at-risk youth in Honduras,

specifically for the locations where the project operates, developing a technical

support document that summarizes key challenges and opportunities for

interventions/services to be provided to at-risk youth that would qualify for tertiary

services through the project;

Prepare presentation of findings and recommendations for Banyan Global and

USAID on key study findings and suggested recommendations for project

interventions;

Provide capacity building support to the Workforce Development staff in

Honduras, specifically related to providing tertiary prevention services and job

insertion for at-risk youth;

Work closely with senior and field staff at Banyan Global’s headquarters and in

Honduras during the assignment; and

Travel to Honduras to provide direct support to staff.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience working with effective tertiary prevention strategies with

at-risk youth in high crime areas, preferably in Central America;

Solid understanding of risk factors associated with antisocial and delinquent

behavior including poverty, educational failure, presence of gangs, high crime

environments, family stress, substance or physical abuse, deviant peer networks,

and lack of recreational or vocational opportunities;


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Experience working with youth in conflict with the law who may have learning and

behavioral disorders that have led to incarceration, school failure, and poorly-

developed social skills, who are socially disconnected or unable to participate in

school, training or community activities, or sustain employment;

Experience with psycho-social support techniques, training and counseling

targeting at-risk youth in high crime areas, with the intention of providing the most

intensive level of support and intervention (tertiary prevention services) to reduce

the impact of conditions that prevent youths’ ability to function socially or integrate

into their communities, as well as eventually obtain employment or become self-

employed;

Senior level professional experience; 10 plus years;

Graduate degree in psychology, counseling, psychiatry, criminal justice, social

services, education or a related field;

Experience in Latin America (preferred); and

Spanish language skills (preferred).


Assistant Professor, Global Security, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst,

MA

Posted: August 16

Position Description: The Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites

applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with

research and teaching in Global Security to start in September 2018. The Department

welcomes applications from political scientists and scholars in closely related fields and is

open to all methodological approaches. Successful candidates will be expected to teach

courses in the Department's graduate and undergraduate programs, including Introduction

to World Politics.

Qualifications:

Specialize in global security: how states, non-state actors and global networks

create or respond to new security threats, policies and governance.

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Particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on emerging

technologies in a significant functional domain of global security (strategic defense,

cybersecurity, disarmament, environmental or human security, transnational

political violence, armed conflict prevention and mitigation, or other topics).

The ideal candidate will understand the security-seeking strategies of states at

different levels of development, as well as those of non-state actors; will be

conversant with the broader theoretical international security literature; and will

able to help provide general coverage of the international relations field in teaching

including graduate-level seminars and an introductory level World Politics course.

This search continues the Department's efforts to hire scholars whose work spans

traditional fields of political science and deals with one or more of these thematic

emphases: (a) global forces (economic, religious, and demographic change; social

movements; other globalizing forces that redefine national identity or redistribute

political and economic power); (b) governance and institutions (the origins or

consequences of political institutions or processes, including public policy and

administration; the role of networks, information and communication technologies;

the interplay of structure and action; institutional effectiveness; American,

comparative or global political development); (c) democracy, participation, and

citizenship (democratic institutions and practices; political participation; migration;

citizenship; conflicts between political ideals and social inequalities; variations in

the meanings of democratic practice); and (d) the politics of the law (the

relationship between law and legal systems and the political, economic, social and

cultural processes in which they are embedded, including the production,

implementation, politicization and transformation of the law at tribal, local,

national, transnational, or global levels).

A Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field in hand by September 2018 is

required.


All Source Intelligence Analyst/HUMINT Collections Manager, Bae Systems

McLean, VA

Posted: August 17

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Position Description: Bae Systems has an opening for an All Source Intelligence Analyst/HUMINT Collection

Manager in McLean, Virginia office.

Responsibilities:

Conduct all-source intelligence analysis and full spectrum collection management,

to support HUMINT and counterterrorism operations in the Western

Hemisphere AOR;

Maintain detailed situational awareness regarding HUMINT operations within the

assigned AOR; and

Conduct liaison with national level intelligence organizations as appropriate to

coordinate and de-conflict operations.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ work experience or equivalent experience;

Required:

4-6+ years of intelligence experience, including experience as either a Pol/Mil or

Counterterrorism All-Source analyst or HUMINT collector focused on the Middle

East/Africa AOR;

Experience conducting research using a wide range of intelligence research tools,

databases, and research methodologies;

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices in HUMINT collection and

collection management;

Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques for developing new or

modified work methods, approaches, or procedures, and comfortable leading a

team effort to do so;

Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, including briefing senior

government leadership and publishing analytic products;

Preferred:

BA/BS in International Relations, International Politics, International Economics,

Security Studies, Middle East Studies or related field;

Demonstrated previous work experience in HUMINT operations support or

collection management; and

Experience supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces in a deployed environment.

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Research Assistant - Center for Middle East Policy, The Brookings Institution,

Washington, DC

Posted: August 28


The Research Assistant provides research and administrative assistance for two scholars in

the Foreign Policy program’s Center for Middle East Policy (CMEP). The Research

Assistant conducts research on Middle Eastern politics and U.S. policy toward the Middle

East, including topics such as Iran, the Palestinian territories, regional geopolitics, and

regional conflicts; assists with posting materials to the Brookings website; and provides

general administrative support to the Center and scholars for events and programs.

Responsibilities:

Conducts relevant research for Fellows, Senior Fellows, and Visiting Fellows as

assigned.

Reads relevant literature as directed; monitors regional media including regional

language sources; prepares written summaries and analyses of relevant research

areas.

Collects and analyzes information; assembles relevant material including press

reports, interviews, government data, documents, seminars, and reports from a wide

variety of sources including academic literature, library and Internet searches, the

local media, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), journalists, diplomats, and

others in the field.

Writes summary reports, briefing memos, bibliographies and chronologies;

compiles abstracts, analyses, summaries, and synthesizes books and articles.

Attends and writes summary reports of outside policy briefings, conferences,

forums, and symposiums.

Updates and checks existing data and footnotes; helps with editing and

proofreading of publications; posts material to Brookings website.

Assists with identifying datasets relevant to Middle East policy, as well as

downloading, cleaning, and merging data reproducibly, and producing graphic

representation from raw data, as assigned.

Works with CMEP staff, FP staff, and the central Office of Communications to

support events.

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Provides administrative, communications, and logistical support to Fellows, Senior

Fellows, and Visiting Fellows as assigned; schedules appointments and makes

travel arrangements; copy edits and proofreads as needed; prepares and edits

correspondence and memos from verbal instruction.

Maintains paper and electronic files and databases of materials on relevant topics.

Works with other Brookings staff to prepare and revise content to update web pages

of Fellows, Senior Fellows, and Visiting Fellows with new research, event

information, and other Brookings webpages as assigned.

Provides general assistance for the Center as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required (degree in international affairs, political science, or

related area with emphasis on Middle East politics preferred); Master’s degree in

relevant field preferred.

Minimum two years of relevant work experience required. Must be currently

authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Fluent English speaking, writing, and reading skills required.

Strong research and analytical skills required.

Outstanding writing and editing skills required.

Superb organizational and interpersonal skills; poise, tact, discretion and mature

judgment to handle and respond appropriately and professionally in high-pressure

atmosphere while multi-tasking and completing tasks in a timely manner required.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team required.

Ability to effectively utilize the Internet, as well as demonstrate proficiency in

Microsoft Office applications, required.

Knowledge of Middle Eastern affairs required.

Proficiency in regional languages preferred, especially Persian or Arabic.

Knowledge of datasets relevant to Middle East policy, and the ability to download,

clean, and merge data reproducibly preferred.

Familiarity with Stata, Python, or R preferred.

Ability to produce graphic representation from raw data preferred, including charts

and tables, GIS maps and plots, or interactive graphics, using Tableau, ggplot, or

d3.js.

How to Apply:


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Program Officer: Latin America and the Caribbean, National Democratic Institute,

Washington, DC

Posted: August 30


The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a Program Officer

to support country staff, senior program officers and the regional director in the day-to-day

activities of planning, designing and implementing programs related to strengthening

political parties, civic organizations, election bodies, local governments and legislatures.

Responsibilities:

Monitors political events throughout the region;

Provides administrative and logistical support to field offices and regional staff;

Compiles briefing materials for staff, consultants and volunteers in field programs;

Drafts briefing memos, proposals, work plans, quarterly and other reports with

minimal substance guidance; edits work of Senior Program Assistants;

Develops program concepts; manages proposal process and timeline for proposal

submissions; drafts program objectives, results and indicators, and contributes to

program strategy;

Leads work plan discussions; manages process for work plan drafting and

submission;

Manages overall strategy and vision; handles most aspects of program

management; anticipates and plans for programmatic needs and takes action

accordingly; maintains interaction with field offices and monitors and measures

program performance, timing and results; prepares for assessments;

Serves as Point of Contact; meets with funding agencies to describe program

progress and articulate new funding proposals; Frequent contact with NDI partners;

Represents NDI at local conferences and meetings with NGO community, funders

and donors and members of the foreign policy community to assist with NDI's

public outreach;

Lends support to Supervisors by providing effective management of multiple grants

with multiple programs and reconciliations; monitors appropriate application of

allowable costs; ensures that they stay within budget limits; anticipates and

successfully addresses costs and overages, and implements solutions to budget

variances; guides other staff regarding structures and mechanisms;

Creates initial drafts of budgets; generates pipeline of expenses;


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Travels to the region to organize and conduct political assessments, assess new

opportunities, participate in and evaluate current projects;

Provides support for local and regional program conferences, workshops and

meetings; organizes cross-functional workshops; organizes delegations abroad;

Recruits international trainers, volunteers and staff for numerous positions within

the assigned programs; directs collaboration within the team and between teams;

Ensures appropriate implementation of field office policies and handbook;

interprets policies in field office; supervises junior staff; identifies development

opportunities for Senior Program Assistants;

Maintains collaborative relationships with international democratic development

organizations, civic organizations and NDI's network of volunteer trainers and

experts; acts as back-up to team members not present; and

Translates documents as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science or a

related field; graduate degree preferred;

Minimum of four (4) years experience in international development, community

organizing, political campaigns, organizational development or legislative affairs;

Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational

requirement;

Experience living and working overseas, preferably in the region;

Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and

foreign government personnel and NGO community;

Excellent oral communication skills to effectively present information and respond

to questions;

Exceptional writing skills, clear and persuasive with little editing;

Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team;

Basic managerial skills, good negotiation skills;

Ability to take initiative and motivate staff and to define problems, collect data,

establish facts and draw valid conclusions;

Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications;

Working knowledge of budget and accounting procedures;

Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations which are often remote and

difficult to reach;

Interest in and knowledge of regional political environment and people;

Political analysis skills;


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Fluency in oral and written Spanish, English and French required;

Experience in Program Design and how to strategize;

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, effectively prioritize, and

coordinate activities with superiors, colleagues and overseas field staff;

Familiarity with web-based informational and organizational tools.

How to Apply:


MENA Consultant, Freedom House, Washington, DC

Posted: September 5


The MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Consultant will contribute to the

implementation of Freedom House's portfolio by providing administrative support

and managing Farsi-language social media accounts. The Consultant will also conduct

research, contribute to the development of new projects, and attend relevant meetings

around Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities:

Administrative backstopping (50%) - Draft contracts, letters of agreement and

other documents for partners and consultants. Initiate payment requests and

procurement processes for program expenditures. Arrange and manage

communication with program’s stakeholders as well as plan and arrange events and

other program-related arrangements. Provide general administrative office support

for a variety of program-related tasks as directed;

Manage social media accounts (40%) - Manage Farsi-language social media

channels, including Facebook, Telegram, Twitter, among other social media

platforms. Generate, edit, and publish daily content that is engaging, meaningful,

and relevant. Engage and interact with social media followers on a regular basis.

Use insight and analytic tools to track reach and impact, and create presentations

that clearly summarize social media performance over time; and

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Research and development (10%) - Conduct research assignments as needed,

especially in Farsi, and provide support to the proposal development process for

regional programs.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors' degree in political science, international relations, or a similar relevant

field is required; and

Formal training and/or certification in social media is preferred.

Experience:

Interest in the cause of advancing human rights and democracy;

Approximately one year of professional experience, preferably in an office setting;

and

Formal training on social media management or approximately one year of

experience managing social media channels preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong ability to communicate effectively in Farsi (native-level fluency in writing

and speaking is required) and English (professional working proficiency or higher

is required);

Interest in Middle East and Iranian politics;

Ability to apply strong attention to detail, multi-task, and consistently produce

timely and error-free work;

Ability to manage databases and records;

Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting principles;

Ability to maintain high degrees of confidentiality at all times;

Ability to collaborate with others and work as an effective team member for the

success of the team;

Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines, especially when under pressure;

Mastery of MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; and

Familiarity with Social Media management and presentation tools is a plus

(Infogram, Hootsuite).

How to Apply:

We invite qualified candidates to email a resume and a cover letter in English with “MENA

Consultant” in the subject line. Only candidates who submit a cover letter will be

considered for the position. PLEASE INCLUDE salary history and salary expectation in

with your application. Find more information on the application process here.

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Foreign Policy Editor, Thomas Reuters, Washington, DC

Posted: September 8


Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest

international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day.

Reuters provides trusted business, financial, national, and international news to

professionals via Thomson Reuters desktops, the world's media organizations, and directly

to consumers at Reuters.com. Reuters is looking for an excellent journalist to take on the

job of Foreign Policy Editor in Washington.

Responsibilities:

Lead a strong team of foreign policy and national security correspondents in

Washington;

Help Reuters stand out on some of the world’s biggest stories, including the U.S.

relationships with China and Russia and crises from Syria and Afghanistan to North

Korea and the South China Sea;

Lead the file, running the team on breaking news stories and delivering strong

enterprise work across the foreign policy file; and

Work closely with the editor in charge for national security and foreign affairs to

drive deep investigative journalism around key foreign policy stories, and with

bureaus around the world to take full advantage of Reuters’ global reach.

Qualifications:

At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work,

inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in

winning as one – collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging

and meaningful experiences. With over 50,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we

work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around

the world. Bring your ambition to make a difference. We’ll bring a world of opportunities.


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Associate Director, Global Access to Information, The Carter Center, Atlanta,

Georgia

Posted: September 8


The Carter Center's Global Access to Information (ATI) Program works in partnership with

governments, civil society, and international and regional bodies to improve governance

and transform lives through a meaningful right of access to information.

Responsibilities:

Support management of one or more projects within the Global Access to

Information Program, including strategic direction, design and implementation,

budgeting, fundraising, and public relations;

Liaise with both Carter Center staff and external clients;

Support project development, grant development, budget planning, leading and/or

participating in field missions, project/initiative promotion, report production and

networking; and

Assist the director in defining and evaluating the program’s overall mission and

strategy, supervise staff, interns and consultants as assigned by director.

Qualifications:

Post-graduate degree and a minimum of seven (7) years related experience in

international relations, political science, public policy, gender programming,

human rights, good governance and/or law;

Strong written and communication skills;

Detail-oriented, well-organized, and proactive on follow-up;

A positive attitude is essential;

Familiarity with NGOs and project-based fundraising and prior living/working

experience abroad a plus; and

High level of proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

How to Apply:


Associate Director – Venezuela Project, Atlantic Council, Washington, DC

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Posted: September 19


The ideal candidate will have previous working experience in Venezuela, a proven ability

to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, and enjoy the fast pace of building a

new enterprise. The current situation in Venezuela is at a crisis level and this position will

lead the Center’s efforts to build international and local movement to finding solutions. A

strong leader with experience as well in international crisis resolution is important for

success. The position also requires a strong record of coordinating programs and events,

experience with project monitoring and evaluation, excellent organizational skills,

attention to detail, and knowledge of diplomatic protocol. He/she will possess political

experience, excellent project management skills, knowledge of grant management, and an

ability to balance multiple tasks under the pressure of time.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Center Director in establishing the strategic course of the Venezuela

Initiative;

Provide intellectual leadership to achieve project goals;

Manage the programmatic and financial aspects of the Venezuela Initiative;

Devise and organize briefings with stakeholders in multilateral organizations,

financial institutions, international political groups, country representatives, and

others;

Coordinate information sharing between local and international partners;

Produce relevant documentation and summary of meetings both for internal record

keeping and external knowledge sharing;

Manage the Venezuela Initiative budget and other financial records; and

Prepare relevant and necessary documentation for Monitoring and Evaluation

activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, public policy, or a related field with a

focus on Latin America, and, if possible, conflict resolution. Masters degree

preferred;

5-7 years of combined professional experience in international public policy or

politics and comprehensive knowledge of political, economic, and social issues in

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Ability to represent the Atlantic Council to external constituencies, such as senior

officials, diplomatic officials, board members, and donors;

Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously and a

demonstrated ability to work efficiently and collaboratively with both junior-level

and senior-level colleagues;

Native-level Spanish-language writing and editing skills;

Excellent English-language writing skills and superior communication skills;

Self-starter who can balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;

Excellent organizational, logistical, and administrative skills; experience in grant

and database management highly desirable;

Research and writing skills in the areas of international relations with a focus on

Venezuela; and

Knowledge of M&E activities.

How to Apply:


Research Assistant, Johns Hopkins University – SAIS, Washington, DC



Founded in 1943 and a Johns Hopkins division since 1950, The Paul H. Nitze School of

Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins (SAIS) has been educating global leaders

for more than 70 years. The Research Assistant for the US-Korea Institute (USKI) will be

responsible for research support, event planning and logistics, grant preparation and

reporting, budget tracking, some general administrative duties. The incumbent will work

with various USKI partners to meet program requirements; will help prepare and draft grant

proposals and reports.

Responsibilities:

Conducting background research using traditional and online sources;

Drafting memos and reports on key issues related to Korean affairs, Northeast

Asian security, energy security and nuclear policies;

Preparing briefing books on topics ranging from energy security, nuclear policies

to maritime and air security for projects and events;

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Tracking key issues and developments in the news and from official sources related

to assigned project areas;

Attending events and prepare reports and memos on the specified topics to brief

USKI staff and stakeholders;

Identifying and building networks of scholars and experts in specified fields to

enhance USKI research and programs;

Tracking project budgets, prepare contracts and manage vendor payments;

Arranging event logistics, including arrange flight and accommodations of speakers

and VIPs, room set up, catering, A/V and other details;

Preparing event materials, including invitations, agendas, handouts/programs, and

other materials as needed;

Drafting event notes and summaries for website and reporting;

Updating website and social media pages as necessary;

Conducting background research as needed for new grant proposals; and

Assisting USKI staff in the drafting and compilation of materials/information

needed for grant reports to funders (will vary depending on specific funder

requirements).

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Asian studies, international relations, or relevant field

required; Master’s degree preferred. Additional education may substitute for

required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required

education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula;

Some related experience required; 1-2 years work experience preferred;

Work experience with international colleagues or in an international setting a plus;

and

Some prior experience with budget management and/or grant management a plus.

How to Apply:


Staff Writer - Foreign - Intelligence, Vox Media, Washington, DC

Posted: Unknown


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Vox.com is a user’s guide to the news produced by the beat reporters and subject-issue

experts who know it best. And we’re looking for a new staff writer for our foreign section

who can lead our coverage of what is the biggest story in recent US history: the expanding

scandals surrounding Trump’s ties to Russia. This is one of the most important jobs in the

Vox.com newsroom and will involve a wide variety of short and long posts.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is someone with knowledge of the FBI and the intelligence

community who can dig into the substance and politics of the various investigations

to give readers a clearer understanding of what each probe is looking into, the

significance of individual developments on Capitol Hill and elsewhere, and the

people (many largely unknown) who are at the center of it all;

Sources throughout the national security world and a desire to go deep on the news

of the day, particularly the ins and outs of each Trump probe and the cumulative

impact of them on the president and his administration;

At least three years of experience covering the FBI, Capitol Hill, or the intelligence

community. Familiarity with national security law would be a significant plus;

An analytical approach to major stories and a passion for digging into everything

from fine-grain analysis of individual hearings to step-back pieces that try to look

beyond the news of the day or the week; and

An enthusiastic willingness to discuss important topics on your beat in Vox

podcasts and videos.

How to Apply:


Navy Tactical Data Links Program Analyst, Whitney, Bradley and Brown, Arlington,

VA

Posted: Unknown

Position Description: This position supports the N2/N6 Assured Command and Control Division (N2/N6F1) in

the area of Common Data Link Communications. Communications Data Link System

(CDLS) and Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) include terrestrial and

satellite communications systems installed on Navy aircraft, surface ships and submarines.

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Responsibilities:

Provide support to the N2/N6 Requirements Officer and act as the Resource

Sponsor Primary Point of Contact for CDLS and NTCDL program requirements

and initiatives;

ports, point Provide N2/N6 Requirements Officer support in developing status re

papers and summary reports of programmatic issues for Communications program

requirements and programming efforts;

Provide support to N2/N6 Requirements Officer for Navy, Joint and International

forums to include: Acquisition Review Boards; Operations Testing Readiness

Reviews; Integrated Product Team meetings; Meetings/conferences on emerging

technology and related issues; Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) and

related JCIDS Boards; and

Provide support to N2/N6 Requirements Officer to create communications related

overarching and/or Program and Project plans and guidance documents, including

strategic plans and roadmaps that address newly developed organizational

approaches, and retention of maximum mission capabilities with reduced resources.

Qualifications:

10 years of progressive experience (at least five years of which were in a

managerial capacity) in capability definition and operation of IT, space systems,

Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and

Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and/or unmanned systems;

Knowledge of Capital Planning and Investment Control; Development of

Enterprise Architectures, Standards, Governance, Policy; Information

Assurance/Security; the Department of Defense Planning, Programming,

Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Process; and Naval concepts is highly desired.

Ability to manage diverse taskings;

Familiarity with DoD requirements and budgeting processes;

Proficiency with executive correspondence and Microsoft Office products

including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; and

Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

OPNAV or military staff experience;

Navy Fleet experience;

Acquisition experience; and

System engineering and communication architectures and systems.


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Cyber Strategy and Policy Expert, Foundation for Defense of Democracies,

Washington, DC

Posted: Unknown


Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has an established record for producing

research on the cutting edge of counterterrorism, illicit finance, and economic sanctions.

FDD is seeking a cyber strategy and policy expert to contribute to FDD’s new project on

cyber-enabled economic warfare. The successful applicant will work with our regional and

subject matter experts and will become part of a sought-after group of thought leaders in

this area.

Responsibilities:

Identify cyber strategies and tactics of states and non-state actors; Assess risks to U.S. national security and recommend a range of countermeasures; Research emerging cyber threats and trends; Research U.S. policies and identify gaps in government strategies and planning;

Co-author/author external publications (reports, op-eds, journal articles, memos)

with forward-looking conclusions and recommendations; and Brief policymakers on trends and recommendations.

Qualifications:

BA or Master's Degree with an area of focus in: cyber-security, foreign policy, or

national security; 5+ years working in the private sector or in government as an intelligence analyst

and/or researcher with experience in cyber and adversarial strategy;

Experience in governance, risk management, and threat assessment; Prior military, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community or high tech

experience preferred; Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;

Willingness to interact with diverse groups within the USG Executive Branch,

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Congress, academia, and the private sector; and Strong analytical and writing skills a must.

How to Apply: Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample to

[email protected]. Please include the cover letter in the body of the email and

the CV and writing sample attached in PDF format. No phone calls, please. Salary

commensurate with experience.

Deputy Director – National Security Network, Foundation for Defense of

Democracies, Washington, DC

Posted: Unknown


The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), a Washington, DC-based non-partisan

policy institute, seeks to hire a Deputy Director to oversee the National Security Network,

FDD’s flagship program for mid-career national security practitioners, including the

National Security Fellows Program, the National Security Trip to Israel and the Military

Trip to Israel.

Responsibilities:

Working with the Director of Special Projects on all aspects of conceptualizing,

managing and staffing the National Security Fellows Program, the National

Security Network and the National Security Trips to Israel;

Helping to recruit, interview and select network participants;

Responding to inquiries from prospective applicants and Fellows, demonstrating

authoritative knowledge of FDD’s mission and program policies;

Coordinating logistics and planning for all National Security Network

programming for up to five events per month;

Drafting speaker remarks to deliver during public events;

Identifying creative opportunities to grow the network, including conceptualizing

new event opportunities and outreach initiatives and conducting targeted research

to identify new stakeholders;

Serving as the direct contact for all network participants; and

Maintaining comprehensive event calendar and schedule.


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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in special

events in communications, international relations, military affairs and/or

journalism;

Degree in a related field, with a demonstrated interest and knowledge in U.S.

foreign policy with an emphasis on the Middle East a plus;

Experience in coalition-building a plus;

Outstanding interpersonal skills and ease in networking environments;

Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with an ability to

effectively multi-task;

Superior problem solving and critical thinking skills;

Experience working with high-level contacts;

Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate discretion; and

Ability to handle flexible hours (at least three events per month take place in the

evenings), and willingness to travel abroad up to three times per year.

How to Apply: Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to

[email protected]. Please include the cover letter in the body of the email and

the resume attached in PDF format. No phone calls, please. Salary commensurate with

experience.

Program Assistant – LEGADA, FHI 360, Washington, DC

Posted: Unknown


The LEGADA III Program provides training and civil society capacity building for

stakeholders in the MENA and/or SCA regions, with a specific focus on issues of domestic

abuse. The current funder is the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs;

however, this portfolio may also receive funding from other sources. We are seeking

applications for a Program Assistant to provide administrative and program support across

a diverse portfolio of project activities.

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Administrative/Operational Support:

Maintain program’s equipment, equipment log and sign out process; Ensure all

recorded/tracked data is accurate and meets program monitoring and reporting

needs; Provide general procurement/administrative actions as needed; Schedule

team meetings; Manage electronic filing system; Other admin duties as assigned;

Support Program Procurement and Financial Actions:

Facilitate, monitor, track spend down, and process payments for consultants, supply

orders, and other procurement duties as assigned;

Support Program Activities:

Provide administrative support to online and third country training activities;

Provide general research and troubleshooting support for team; Provide translation

to target country language (if appropriate and as needed); Contribute to client report

sections, as requested;

Collaboration/Communication:

Maintain professional standard of communication with colleagues, consultants, and

beneficiaries; ensure work style contributes to team building and a professional

environment where colleagues can work together productively; and

Business Development:

Participate in business development opportunities, as necessary.

Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree or its International Equivalent - Knowledge/Information

Services, Communications, Education, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences

International Development, Human Development or Related Field;

Typically requires 0-2 years of programs and administrative support experience;

Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with

clients and staff;

Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language

as appropriate;

Reading and writing functionality in Persian, Tajik, or Dari; and

Prior experience in a non- governmental organization (NGO) preferred.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Demonstrated understanding of MENA region culture(s) and knowledge preferred;

and

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How to Apply:


Director, Learning, Evaluation, and Research – Policy, Learning and Stategy, United

States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC

Posted: Unknown


The United States Institute of Peace seeks a Director of Learning, Evaluation, and Research

(LER). The Director will be USIP’s lead authority on monitoring, evaluation and learning.

In that role, the Director will lead USIP’s LER team within the Institute’s Center for Policy,

Learning and Strategy, which serves as the Institute’s hub for project design, monitoring

and evaluation (M&E), knowledge management, research, and learning. The Director will

also be an Institute-wide authority on performance management and review, with a primary

focus on capturing learning from assessments of program performance.

The position provides a unique opportunity to provide technical leadership to the Institute

as a whole and to lead a team dedicated to strengthening USIP’s processes and practice for

organizational learning. The Director will help spearhead improvements in project design,

monitoring, and evaluation practice; ensure that knowledge management systems are

strengthened; improve research practice; and harness learning and evidence for more

effective planning across USIP.

Desirable applicants will be leaders, who are creative thinkers committed to understanding

how to monitor and evaluate programming in conflict-affected environments, how to

enable and drive learning processes that improve programming, and how to lead change

within organizations. Applicants should have a track record working with methodologies

that employ both quantitative and qualitative data and have demonstrated experience

leading teams devoted to organizational effectiveness in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead and drive Institute-wide commitment and capacity to design, evaluate, and

improve programming.

Lead the design and implementation of systems that advance institution-wide

assessment of program performance.

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Manage a small team that works in a cross-cutting way throughout the Institute on

issues of monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, and knowledge management.

Contribute actively to the PLS leadership team to advance the center’s mission to

strengthen USIP’s programs and policy engagement through more effective

learning.

Represent USIP to external audiences, particularly on issues of monitoring,

evaluation, and learning within the peacebuilding field.

Serve as senior advisor for all USIP staff on project design, monitoring, and

evaluation challenges. Work with staff (both from headquarters and from field

offices) throughout the project cycle to improve design, monitoring, and evaluation

practice.

Lead efforts to build capacity of staff on project design, monitoring, and evaluation

processes.

Oversee efforts to conduct rigorous and relevant evaluations of USIP programming.

Develop a strategy to communicate the results of USIP evaluation initiatives to

internal and external audiences.

Oversee efforts to improve knowledge management systems, processes, practice,

and infrastructure, including the introduction and roll-out of new tools and

technologies such as SharePoint and SalesForce.

Lead, in coordination with other USIP centers, efforts to continue improvement in

the quality of research throughout the Institute.

Strengthen USIP’s relationships with communities of researchers, including those

from academic institutions and think tanks.

Lead efforts to improve learning systems and planning processes to ensure

knowledge and evidence are fully utilized to improve program and project design.

Support teams to formulate plans that are aligned with USIP strategic objectives

and are informed by evidence about activities with greatest potential to achieve

positive change in conflict environments.

Lead USIP’s efforts to share learning with communities of practitioners and

policymakers about effective peacebuilding practice and policy.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals of countries listed in a U.S. Collective

Defense Arrangement per the Department of State. To see a list of those countries,

go to http://www.state.gov/s/l/treaty/collectivedefense/index.htm.

Master’s degree is required in political science, economics, security studies or

related social sciences discipline required (Ph.D. preferred).

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Ten to fifteen years of experience in the field of peacebuilding or related fields,

including international development, human rights, national security, policy

advocacy, etc. required.

Minimum of five years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, including

improving monitoring and evaluation systems within organizations required.

Demonstrated ability to manage a high-performing team and motivate staff through

effective leadership and mentorship.

Deep knowledge of social science methodologies and experience using this

knowledge to improve the rigor or research projects and evaluations. Ability to

manage and analyze data, create data management systems, and effectively present

the results of data analysis.

Experience creating, strengthening, and promulgating knowledge management and

learning systems within organizations.

Highly effective in working in a cooperative, collaborative manner to foster

positive organizational change. At ease combining deep technical expertise with

flexibility and creativity in solving monitoring, evaluation, and learning challenges.

Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, creatively

problem-solve, prioritize effectively, and produce results under conditions of

uncertainty

Experience living or working in fragile or conflict-affected countries is desirable.

Ability to speak effectively at high-profile events and write effectively for a wide-

variety of audiences.

How to Apply:


Associate Director for Crisis Response, FHI 360, Washington, DC

Posted: Unknown


A senior member of the crisis response unit, the incumbent is responsible for leading FHI

360 crisis response activities. Working with key institutional stakeholders throughout the

organization, the incumbent will develop the systems necessary to enhance and ensure FHI

360’s ability to swiftly respond to humanitarian emergencies, and lead the first-phase of

operations in existing and new country operations. The incumbent will also be responsible

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for developing FHI 360 country-level systems, working with country program teams to

evaluate and augment emergency response capabilities and train staff on the practical

dimensions of humanitarian emergencies. Based in Washington DC, the incumbent will

be expected to deploy to the field for up to 80% of work time often to austere and/or

insecure locations with minimal infrastructure or amenities.

The incumbent will be expected to coordinate with other implementing partners and

funders in the area to identify current gaps and perpetual needs in programming by

representing FHI 360 at cluster coordination meetings. This position will supervise all

technical leads and operational staff to ensure that the program is being implemented

effectively and efficiently in accordance with donor guidelines. The incumbent will serve

as the principal point of contact for the project with host government stakeholders as to

ensure proper coordination and communication.

Responsibilities:

Lead and/or support FHI360 humanitarian responses, from the assessment of

emergency needs through the design, implementation, and transition or conclusion

of a response;

Develop and resource response strategies, including identification of potential

donors, concept note and proposal drafting, and cultivating collaborative

partnerships among peer agencies;

Ensure programming is conducted effectively, in line with established technical

standards and achieves quality outcomes;

Ensure emergency operations are compliant with FHI360 policies and procedures,

and work with home-office support teams to identify appropriate accommodations

as necessary;

Provide short-term technical assistance to country programs facing acute

management or technical gaps;

Ensures security requirements for the team are met to provide for duty of care.

Oversees financial management during initial phases of business development and

project launch;

Support rapid, effective start up for new projects; address delays and obstacles with

appropriate parties, and ensure corrective actions are taken;

Provide and facilitate technical support for FHI 360 projects by advising on and

coordinating technical deliverables, undertaking technical assignments, reviewing

scopes of work, and helping overseas staff apply good technical practices;


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Lead in development of an FHI 360 set of standardized field tools for: rapid

assessments in key sectors, concept design and presentation, and other documents

to facilitate a standardized approach to humanitarian response; and

Represent the crisis response unit on behalf of the director in his absence, briefing

FHI360 leadership on response operations, and working with key institutional

stakeholders to ensure active deployments are adequately supported.

Qualifications:

FHI360 is looking for an inspiring and dynamic professional for this position, with

significant leadership experience in first-phase humanitarian response operations, and a

keen interest in developing the program and operational systems essential for the team’s

success. Qualified candidates will have at minimum:

Six to eight years of field-based experience directing emergency response

operations, preferably in a diverse range of contexts and regions;

Experience establishing new country programs, including registration, facility

identification, and developing policies and procedures;

Demonstrated ability to represent your organization before a diverse range of

stakeholders, including humanitarian & UN agencies, local government and

community leaders;

Operational familiarity with international humanitarian architecture and core

coordination processes for large-scale emergencies;

Knowledge of best practices and key theoretical frameworks for priority technical

specialties, such as Water & Sanitation, Health, nutrition, and food security; and

Proven track record of developing, resourcing, and managing responsive, evidence

based emergency projects. Expertise in USAID funding mechanisms and

regulations essentials.

Find a full listing of position qualifications here.

How to Apply:

Find an extended and more detailed description of the position requirements, desired skills,

and application process here.

Fellow/Senior Fellow – Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, Center for a

New American Security, Washington, DC

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Posted: Unknown


The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) seeks to hire a Fellow/Senior Fellow to

join the Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, with a focus on aerospace studies.

Candidates with prior real world, operational experience in defense and aerospace issues

are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note that this is not an area studies position.

The position requires significant policy and force structure analysis, extensive writing for

publication, project management, and interaction with high-level domestic and

international military and government officials, business leaders, and the media. The

following is an overview of primary responsibilities; other tasks may be required, and

responsibilities will vary over time.

Responsibilities:

Research, Writing, and Analysis:

Write in-depth analytic reports, policy briefs, articles, blog posts, op-eds, and other

publications relating to defense aerospace issues;

Develop cutting-edge analysis and contribute to ongoing public debates on future

defense aerospace modernization, force structure, and readiness;

Study trends in adversary capabilities, emerging technologies, and changes in the

security environment that will affect U.S. aerospace power projection;

Explore innovative technologies, force structures, concepts of operation, tactics,

and doctrine to maintain U.S. military dominance in air and space power;

Collaborate with other CNAS researchers and outside authors on projects regarding

U.S. national security; and

Create high-quality written and other analytic products that adhere to CNAS editing

and publication standards, in coordination with the CNAS publications team.

Project Design, Management, and Implementation:

Conceptualize new research projects and potential sponsors;

Plan, manage, and coordinate research projects in coordination with CNAS

research, business development, publications, and external relations teams;

Draft proposals and grants to generate new projects in coordination with relevant

CNAS staff;

Research, draft, and edit project reports and assessments;

Supervise project implementation, ensuring projects meet funder requirements to

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Design and manage research and policy events; and

Travel as necessary to fulfill project requirements.

Outreach:

Establish and maintain relationships with project funders and principle

constituents;

Liaise with critical domestic and international government officials, policymakers,

advisors, and business leaders;

Conduct briefings, presentations, and outreach to key audiences in coordination

with CNAS external relations team; and

Represent CNAS in the defense and aerospace communities.

Institutional Engagement:

Advance CNAS’ mission of delivering principled, pragmatic national security

solutions;

Formally and informally mentor the next generation of national security leaders at

CNAS;

Engage in personnel recruitment, including interview participation;

Work with CNAS’ business development team and other research teams to develop

and mature relationships with program-specific and institutional funders;

Provide constructive feedback on and critiques of CNAS research publications;

Collaborate with other CNAS research and operations teams to advance the

institution’s mission;

Staff CNAS activities and events as required; and

Fulfill other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Prior real world, operational experience working on defense and aerospace issues

strongly preferred;

Advanced degree in related subject and demonstrated expertise on defense

aerospace issues;

Project management experience in developing and implementing work plans,

supervising, supporting, and working collaboratively with others;

Experience with military and Defense Department organizations, operations, and

research resources;

Strong verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to write,

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Ability to run meetings and workshops that bring together a diverse array of high-

level stakeholders with competing interests for collaborative, professional, and

productive conversations.

Find a full listing of position qualifications here.

How to Apply:


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Employment Opportunities

(International)

PSP Fundraising Communication Support Contractor Delivering Communication

Activities for PSP, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), The

Hague, Netherlands

Deadline: September 22


In line with the continuous expansion of the Individual Giving (IG) and Leadership Giving

(LG) programs of UNHCR in the Netherlands, PSP Netherlands is developing its

fundraising communication tools and strategy. In this time of growth this position is key to

increase UNHCR brand awareness and positioning in Netherlands by creating and

developing effective communication tools and campaigns that aim to raise funds, generate

leads and public engagement. Furthermore, this position will be responsible for delivering

communication activities, content and materials to support UNHCR/PSP Netherlands

private sector engagement and fundraising programs– including Individual Giving (on and

off-line) and Leadership Giving. This work will be delivered under the supervision of the

Associate PSP Officer. The position will work closely with PSP, Digital and PI

national/regional/global teams.

Responsibilities:

Create, develop and contribute to digital communication efforts in coordination

with PSP Digital Engagement team (E-news, donors/prospects regular

communication and information, support email marketing program and on building

assets for digital marketing activities);

Produce new and modify existing communication content in Dutch so that it is

tailored to a Dutch audience;

Contribute to develop of communication plan for fundraising campaigns;

Research news hooks, story angles and creative opportunities to optimize

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Stay abreast of current trends and techniques in social media and digital

communication;

Plan and develops content and assets for use on diverse communication channels;

Coordinate and plan social media assets including drafting of posts and

conceptualizing content;

Day to day liaison with creative agencies and other suppliers on communications;

Write briefs for videographers, photographers;

Develop, Organize and share content;

Build trusted, effective relationships with the PSP and PI network;

Promote UNHCR’s public awareness and fundraising activities in the Netherlands

by building public engagement strategy and content in close collaboration with

PSP/PI national and global teams;

Contribute to the overall development and management of UNHCR’s public

awareness strategy for Netherlands;

Coordinate, Manage and implement public awareness response and communication

efforts in situations of refugee emergencies and specific thematic campaigns; and

Perform other tasks as required.

Find more information on the responsibilities of this position here.

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Communication, Marketing, Business, Development or related

field;

Strong track record developing compelling brand and communication strategy and

producing communication content/assets, ideally with the aim to activate donors;

Experience and understanding of private sector fundraising in the Netherlands;

Proven experience using social media platforms, tools and tactics for engagement;

Experience working on communication campaigns with multiple stakeholders;

Experience working with donors, clients and creative agencies;

Fluency in English and Dutch – speaking and writing; and

Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their letter of motivation and Personal History Form

(P11), including testimonials/degrees/certificates

to [email protected] indicating “PSP Fundraising Communication Support

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Contractor, Netherlands” in the subject of the email. Find more information on how to

apply here.

EU Policy Advisor, SOS Children’s Villages International, Brussels, Belgium



SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for the global federation

of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organisation we

help children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through

services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for children’s

rights. We work in 135 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young

people, families and caregivers each year.

Responsibilities:

Monitor policy developments at EU level, identify opportunities, develop and

implement advocacy strategies according to SOS Children’s Villages strategic

objectives and work programme; promote opportunities to concretise these

achievements through funding commitments;

Provide policy research, analysis and advice concerning your areas of

responsibility;

Develop advocacy messages and positions in collaboration with the Advocacy

Team and Member Associations, including capacity building and driving

engagement towards the EU;

Write briefings, statements, notes and other communication materials for external

and internal audiences;

Ensure a good information flow with colleagues, other internal departments and

Member Associations;

Organisation and facilitation of events and workshops; and

Representation and networking on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages International

with the European Institutions and other actors as required.

Qualifications:

Excellent knowledge and experience of working with the EU institutions,

structures, policies, procedures and funding mechanisms;

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Track record in partnership development and allocation of funding opportunities;

MA Degree in International Relations, Political Science, EU studies; Human Rights

or related field; BA Degree and commensurate experience can also be considered;

Knowledge of humanitarian policies would be an advantage;

5 years of proven relevant professional experience in the field of development

cooperation, and/or Child Rights, including in policy analysis and development,

advocacy activities and event organisation in an NGO environment;

Strong analytical capacity and project management skills; ability to organise and

manage own work;

Excellent networking and communication skills, both written and oral;

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; knowledge of another

European language (French, German or Spanish) a distinct advantage;

Full computer literacy;

Ability to work in a multicultural environment; and

EU citizenship or labour permit for Belgium required.

How to Apply:


Research Associate, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Vienna,

Austria



The VCDNP invites applications for research associate. During her/his year in residence,

the research associate will be expected, under the supervision of the VCDNP Executive

Director, to conduct research and analysis on non-proliferation and disarmament, write

reports and other publications and contribute to educational, research and outreach

activities of the Center. This is a full-time staff position.

Responsibilities:

Conduct independent research and produce written reports and other publications

on issues of non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament;

Work with the VCDNP senior experts on on-going and new research projects and

contribute to their implementation;

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Work with the Executive Director of the Center to develop grant proposals for

research, outreach and publication projects. Assist with grant reporting and

implementation;

Assist with research, outreach and other projects at the VCDNP;

Assist with the organization of and contribute to training programs, seminar series,

workshops and briefings organized by the Center;

Provide mentorship to interns; and

Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills;

Full professional proficiency in the English language;

Previous research experience and publications on non-proliferation and/or

disarmament topics;

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills;

Capable of multi-tasking and working in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Detail-oriented and capable of completing deliverables on tight deadlines;

Willingness and ability to adapt to changing technologies and systems;

Willingness and ability to comply with Institute policies, procedures, and mandates;

and

A master’s degree in political science or international relations, or a bachelor’s

degree and equivalent work experience in the field.

How to Apply:


EU Policy Advisor, Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board, Brussels,

Belgium

Deadline: October 9


The Brussels office exists to optimize flow of information and communication to and from

EU institutions on behalf of AHDB and the wider industry. Its role consists in ensuring that

the relevant sectors are well informed on issues and developments which have an impact

on the operating environment, efficiency, profitability and in developing and maintaining

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a network through which these sectors can direct developments in their favour. The EU

Policy Advisor provides information and advice on all aspects of EU policy and legislation

affecting the industry.

Responsibilities:

Daily ad-hoc briefings on relevant EU policy;

Monthly reports and quarterly reports summarising;

Carrying out ad hoc research and analysis;

Contact with EU Commission on technical policy and legislation;

Cooperation with Brussels based counterparts from other Member States;

Direct contact with levy payers on specific issues and inquiries;

Liaison with EU institutions and Brussels based stakeholders;

Presenting to small groups;

Organising and coordinating meetings and press visits; and

Developing and expanding the Brussels Office’s network.

Qualifications:

A University degree for instance in Political Sciences, European law or Economics;

Solid knowledge of the EU Bubble and EU Agri-food policies, combined with

sound and practical business judgment;

1st class written and verbal communications skills in English and preferably also

in French;

Proven drafting, monitoring and research skills;

Minimum 3 years of working experience (preferably in an EU institution, Public

Affairs consultancy, Agri-food trade/lobbying association or NGO);

Speed and accuracy of delivery;

Assertive, pro-active, able to work on own initiative;

Organised, with a can-do attitude and able to work well in a small team;

Good networker and communication skills; and

A farming background and/or some knowledge of the cereals/dairy/meat sectors

would be an asset.


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Source Resource Mobilization Officer, The International Institute for Democracy and

Electoral Assistance (IDEA), Stockholm, Sweden



As International IDEA seeks to secure increasing amounts of restricted funding, our

priorities will focus on gathering strategic intelligence regarding key donors, their

priorities, and upcoming calls for proposals, as well as to produce high quality concepts

notes and project proposals. It is also essential for us to understanding donor funding cycles

to maximise our chances of acquiring funding. This is a key position within the Executive

Division, and will support the Executive Director in her/his mandate to mobilize resources

for the institute. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be a crucial

element of this post.

Responsibilities:

Analyses the global political, social and economic landscape relevant to

International IDEA’s Strategy 2018-2022 and identifies opportunity for programme

development;

Identifies and engages with and presents International IDEA’s expertise to Member

States, prospective Member States, non-Member States, international organizations

and private foundations whose mandate offers potential areas for collaboration with

IDEA, in relation to the impact areas and cross-cutting issues defined in

International IDEA’s Strategy 2018-2022;

Identifies and implements a strategy to mobilize resources from non-traditional

sources such as private sector or foundations;

Builds and maintains relationships with traditional and non-traditional donors to

identify their funding priorities and trends;

Gathers strategic intelligence regarding key donors, with a focus on understanding

their funding cycles, and upcoming calls for proposals;

Leads the development of high quality concept notes, and project proposal

documentation, in close collaboration with programmatic teams across the institute;

Explores and identifies the possibilities of non-financial contributions from donors,

members states and partners;

Designs, implements and maintains institution-wide processes and tools to facilitate

information management, internal communications and timely follow-up in the

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Works closely with programmatic teams across International IDEA to provide

guidance on translating early discussions with potential partners into concept notes

and project proposals;

Oversees internal consultations and quality assurance in relation to concept notes,

project proposals and other documents that may be required for funding solicitation,

including (but not limited to) through the use of International IDEA’s Project

Design Quality Management and Support Procedure;

Advises and assists programmatic teams at International IDEA to maintain strategic

and timely communications and reporting relationships with project donors; and

Fosters the sustainable strengthening of IDEA’s capacity in relation to funding and

partnership development by shaping, developing and facilitating team or individual

training and coaching, on a needs basis.

Qualifications:

Combines in-depth knowledge, acquired through post-graduate academic

achievements, excellent skills and significant experience in their field;

Contributes to assigned projects with authority, and provides policy analysis and

design as appropriate;

Has the intellectual leadership to integrate innovation into his/her field of expertise;

Fosters team-based activities in his/her unit; collaborates with other entities of the

Institute;

Acts as a model and mentor for less experienced colleagues;

Is expected to travel globally to any geographical area involved in his/her projects;

Follows internal procedures to ensure high standards of performance and

compliance with Institutional guidelines; and

Integrates a gender and diversity perspective in all activities.

Find more information about the qualifications here.


Economic Specialist, U.S. Mission to the EU, Brussels, Belgium


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The Economic Specialist serves as the analyst and advisor on information and

communications technology, data privacy and protection, intellectual property,

transportation and competition policy.

Responsibilities:

Monitors, evaluates and reports on EU policies and developments in portfolio areas;

Explains and advocates for U.S. policy interests; and

Provides assessments and advice on each portfolio area to Economic Minister

Counselor, direct supervisor, the Ambassador, and other Mission staff as well as

officials at the State Department and other Washington agencies.

Qualifications:

University degree in economics, business, political economy, public policy, law, or

international relations;

Minimum five years’ experience working at an EU institution or for an organization

that deals regularly with the EU on economic, business, or regulatory policy issues.

Has an established contact network on issues relevant to the portfolio.

Speaking, reading, and writing: fluency (Level IV) in English and good working

knowledge (level III) of at least one other EU language, especially French or

German; and

A thorough understanding of the structure, organization, and complexities of the

European Commission, European Parliament, the Council, and other EU

institutions, with particular emphasis on the development and implementation of

EU directives and regulations, as well as the Single Market.


Chief of Party, FHI 360, Honduras

Posted: July 10

Position Description: FHI 360 seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID civil society strengthening

program in Honduras. The project will work with civil society organizations and media

actors on activities related to anti-corruption and transparency, and the ideal candidate will

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have strong experience in anti-corruption programming and/or media. The COP will

oversee the team in-country and provide direct supervision to technical specialists.

Responsibilities:

Provide overall program leadership, management, quality control, timeliness of

deliverables, and technical direction while ensuring compliance with USAID

requirements, U.S. government regulations, and FHI 360 policies and procedures;

Liaise with the USAID Mission, CSOs, government stakeholders, private sector,

and media partners to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting

of program objectives and achievements;

Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner, and

suggest appropriate program adjustments; and

Manage and supervise the work of program personnel, subcontractors, and

grantees, with a focus on core results, achievement of work plan and targets, and

timely implementation.

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in international development, political science, international

relations, or a related field;

Minimum 10 years of professional experience leading civil society strengthening

projects, anti-corruption programs, and/or media development projects with

preference given to experience in Honduras and/or Central America;

Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures;

Experience strengthening civil society networks, developing civil society capacity,

working with media outlets and facilitating trainings for journalists;

Experience recruiting, forming, and successfully managing teams and ensuring the

quality of their products;

Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development

context of Central America; Honduras experience preferred;

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while developing a common vision;

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity; and

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish required.


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Violent Extremism Risk Analysis Local Expert, Creative Associates International,

Tbilisi, Georgia

Posted: August 15


Creative is pursuing a short-term project (October-December 2017) under the

Programming Effectively Against Conflict Extremism (PEACE) IQC. The purpose of this

project is the provision of Violent Extremism (VE) Risk Analysis and Training support for

the USAID/Georgia Mission. The Violent Extremism Risk Analysis Local Expert will

serve as subject matter expert for Georgia and will assist the Team Leader and the Deputy

Team Leader with research, data collection, analysis and writing.

Responsibilities:

Support the team in understanding the local context;

Support the team on the development of the literature review;

Travel throughout the region to conduct key informant interviews, focus group

discussions and data collection; and

Support the team with data analysis and writing of the report.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in political science, peace studies and conflict resolution,

international development or related field;

A minimum of five years working for a university, development agency, or non-

government organization on preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE)

or related field is required;

Demonstrated knowledge of current program principles, concepts, practices,

methods, and techniques of CVE;

Experience working on countering violent extremism or related field in Georgia is

required;

Fluency in English and Georgian is required; and

Must already possess a Georgian work authorization.

How to Apply:


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Gender and Inclusion Advisor, International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX),

Guatemala

Posted: August 16


IREX seeks qualified candidates for the position of Gender and Inclusion Advisor for its

five-year, USAID-funded Harnessing Emerging Political Leadership for an Accountable

Guatemala project (EPL). This role will support a program that aims to build an equitable

and representative cadre of future political leaders in Guatemala. The Gender and Inclusion

Advisor will ensure that the considerations of young women and marginalized groups are

mainstreamed throughout program activities, and will foster youth-led program planning

through a variety of assessments, outreach to targeted groups, and adaptive methodologies.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop gender and inclusion research methodologies and concepts;

Support project with relevant research and information focusing on gender and

inclusion issues;

Develop, implement, and monitor a gender and inclusion integration strategy for

the project;

In close collaboration with project communications team and scholarships team,

coordinate project outreach and recruitment to marginalized groups, including

women, indigenous and ethnic minorities, poor urban youth, disabled youth, etc.;

Ensure that gender and considerations groups are integrated throughout EPL

programming;

Conduct annual youth-led gender analysis to contribute to the program’s learning

agenda;

Contribute to program learning initiatives and other MEL activities;

Coordinate with project communications team to share information about training

opportunities and publicize results; contribute to project reporting;

Travel throughout Guatemala as required; and

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

BA/MA degree in gender, research, human rights, public policy, or any related field

of social studies;

5-7 years of experience working on relevant gender and/or social inclusion projects;


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Experience with monitoring and evaluation (M&E), research, and adaptive

methodologies;

Excellent facilitation skills;

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and cooperate effectively with a large

and multicultural team;

Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask;

Excellent communication skills in Spanish & English preferred; and

Preferred experience working with USAID-funded programs.

How to Apply:


Political Officer – Terrorism and Crime Prevention, African Union, Addis Ababa,

Ethiopia

Posted: August 28


Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of DSD, plan, execute and follow-

up on AU projects and initiatives in the areas of counter-terrorism, preventing violent

extremism and transnational organized crime prevention and response.

Responsibilities:

Conceptualize, plan and execute regional and national terrorism and crime

prevention activities, including legislative assistance workshops, implementation

of the AU and universal counter-terrorism instruments, capacity building

workshops, as well as other relevant initiatives in related aspects of terrorism and

crime prevention;

Follow up on developments taking place at the regional and international level in

relation to counterterrorism and crime prevention, including resolutions by the UN

Security Council, Peace and Security Council, UN meetings and other relevant

forums, assess trends which might affect political situations, and recommend

possible action by the AU;

Prepare press releases, briefing notes, talking points and statements on terrorism

and crime prevention related matters for senior staff and officials as requested and

prepare website and social media updates;

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Formulate project proposals and actively undertake fund-raising efforts in order to

support the AU’s activities;

Provide technical and administrative backstopping to the African Center for the

Study and Research on Terrorism (ACSRT) and coordinate briefings to the Peace

and Security Council as requested;

Maintain regular communication with RECs, the United Nations, international

partners, and other entities involved in terrorism and crime prevention issues to

ensure sharing of information and harmonization of plans and activities where

appropriate;

Contribute to departmental and Commission-wide exercises, including the

development, reporting and review of the African Peace and Security Architecture

(APSA) Roadmaps, the AU Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silencing the

Guns in Africa by 2020 (Lusaka Roadmap), and Agenda 2063;

Participate, as instructed, in regional or international conferences, symposia and

seminars that are related to enhancing the effectiveness and impact of the AU

terrorism and crime prevention;

Perform any other peace and security related duties as may be assigned by the Head

of Division, Director – Peace and Security Department or by the Commissioner for

Peace and Security.

Qualifications:

University Bachelor Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Criminal

Law, International Law, or a related field with 3-4 years of experience in Quality

Assurance, Database Query & Reporting tools;

Certification in applicable area of study such as Accounting, Audit, Quality

Assurance, Lean process implementation, or Purchasing is an added advantage; or

University Diploma in Political Science, International Relations, Criminal Law,

International Law, or a related field with 5 years of experience in Quality

Assurance, Database Query & Reporting tools;

Professional certification in applicable area of study such as Accounting, Audit,

Quality Assurance, Lean process implementation, or Purchasing is an added

advantage;

Excellent analytical, drafting and report writing skills;

Good communication, planning and negotiating skills;

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and in a multi-cultural

environment;


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Ability to build effective working relations and liaise with a diverse range of

stakeholders at different levels;

Good planning and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet

tight deadlines;

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; and

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English,

French and Portuguese) is required. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU

working languages would be an added advantage.

How to Apply:


Senior/Program Manager, Political Party Strengthening: Algeria, National

Democratic Institute (NDI), Algeria

Posted: September 8


Building on two decades of experience supporting improved democracy and governance

in Algeria, NDI is currently implementing a two-year award funded by the British Foreign

Commonwealth Office (FCO) to support Algerian political parties to more effectively

communicate with and represent citizens, and respond to their issue-based concerns

through effective targeting, messaging, and policy development. The Institute is

simultaneously implementing another two-year award, funded by the U.S. Department of

State, to enhance women’s political participation, including as candidates and party

officials. Through these programs, NDI is assisting parties to better engage with citizens

about their priorities, incorporate those priorities into responsive policies and messages,

involve more women and youth in meaningful roles in public life, and ultimately build

public trust in Algeria’s political institutions and processes.

Responsibilities:

Manage a significant political party’s assistance program, with a particular focus

on citizen outreach, policy development, party operational/structural development,

and the participation of women and youth in parties at all levels;

Develop and lead the implementation of individualized party training plans, in

consultation with national and local party leaders, based on the needs of the parties;

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Design and conduct training sessions (workshops) and ongoing consultations

(technical assistance and coaching) to political parties in Algeria, including in the

capital Algiers as well as in regions outside the capital;

Develop targeted training and reference material for participating parties;

Provide day-to-day management, oversight and mentoring for a small team of local

program staff in the Algeria office;

Ensure programmatic goals are achieved and reporting requirements are adhered

to;

Collaborate with colleagues in Algeria and Washington to ensure adherence to

financial requirements, monitor program budgets, and play a leading role in

monitoring and evaluating program results;

Draft and submit accurate and timely reports that detail program activities, monitor

and evaluate program results and provide analysis of political developments.

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key partners in political

parties, political party networks and partners, and NDI’s network of volunteer

trainers and experts; and

Represent NDI to Algeria-based members of the international and diplomatic

community and assists with the Institute’s public outreach strategy in Algeria.

Qualifications:

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience working for/with political

parties, on campaigns, or comparable experience; minimum of ten (10) years of

relevant experience for the title of Senior Program Manager;

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in international development, political science, or a

related subject; graduate degree desired;

Ability to communicate skills and experience to others and improve partners’

performance as a trainer and advisor;

Experience in supporting political parties, including in: citizen outreach, local party

branch development, policy development, increasing the participation of women

and/or youth, and supporting internal party training programs;

Demonstrated ability to conduct and apply sophisticated political analysis to

programmatic activities, and adjust activities in response to changing circumstances

or needs articulated by local partners;

Excellent managerial, interpersonal, and networking skills and ability to conduct

professional relationships in a multi-cultural environment, including with senior

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Proven capacity to meet program goals while managing financial and

administrative responsibilities; experience in results-oriented program design,

strategic planning, and program evaluation;

Superior oral and written communication skills in French and/or Arabic highly

preferred; strong language skills in English required;

Experience working in a non-English-speaking, multi-cultural work environment

and ability to live and work in a challenging political setting, with experience in the

Middle East and North Africa region preferred;

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive environments, email

technology, and spreadsheets; and

Ability and willingness to travel to locations that may be remote and difficult to

reach.

How to Apply:


Bureau Chief – Brazil, Thomas Reuters, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Posted: September 8


We are seeking an experienced and talented bureau chief to lead our news file from Brazil

in one of the most tumultuous moments in the country’s history.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of journalists writing in English and Portuguese to cover Latin

America’s largest economy, one of the world’s major commodities producers and

a major emerging market.

Qualifications:

Experienced in balancing multiple stories and producing fast, smart coverage of

spot news and ambitious enterprise journalism;

She or he will be a strong editor and a skilled manager who leads by example and

can get the best out of a talented team spread out across three bureaus; and

Good Portuguese desirable but not essential, especially if the candidate has Spanish.

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Grants Manager, Roots of Peace, Kabul, Afghanistan



The Grants Manager will manage all grants for the program and ensure full compliance

with USAID regulations covering all aspects of program grant management.

Responsibilities cover the entire term of the anticipated program from O/A January 7, 2017

through program completion. He/she will contribute with advice, assistance and follow-up

for CHAMP policies, procedures, processes and documentation as concerns grant

management.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and

inquiries and oversee the full scope of the grants management processes;

Manage staff in the implementation and application of ROP policies, procedures

and regulatory compliance requirements;

Manage annual procurement and grant authorization plan, provide updates to

reflect significant changes; and

Contribute to monthly financial projections to ensure consistent spending and

payments.

How to Apply:


Child Health Project Manager, SolidarMed, Ancuabe, Mozambique



We are offering an exciting position for an experienced Project Manager to join our

passionate Moçambique team. For this key position, we are looking for a well-grounded

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and experienced professional with strong interpersonal and management skills and an

academic background in medical sciences and/or public health.

Responsibilities:

Support two districts health directorates (Chiure, Ancuabe) to improve quality and

coverage of child/adolescent health services related to HIV and nutrition;

Pilot and scientifically assess new strategies in view of potential scaling up;

Support selected activities to strengthen the District Health System (infrastructure,

equipment etc.);

Coordinate and support a local team;

Apply scientific evidence, promote lessons learned, network with research

organizations and participate in research programs (specifically an ART patient

cohort;

Coordinate with stakeholders such as the Provincial health directorate, Ministry of

health, another NGO’s etc.;

This position is predominantly a Project Manager position, but we welcome clinical

participation in HIV or nutritional service provision; and

Administrative tasks include budget control, project cycle management and

reporting.

Qualifications:

Paediatric or internal medicine Physician (MD) with strong interest or degree in

public health (MPH);

Clinical expertise in HIV or nutrition is an asset;

Public Health working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa;

Experience in project and staff management, interest in knowledge sharing, applied

field research and scientific exchange;

Fluent English and Portuguese (written, spoken);

If Portuguese is not yet spoken: French, Italian or Spanish and the willingness to

learn Portuguese (you should be at ease in learning new languages);

Solid computer skills, ideally also data analysis; and

Willingness to live in a safe, but rural and remote area of Africa as only foreigner

in the community.

How to Apply:


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Humanitarian Affairs Officer, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian

Affairs, Aden, Yeme



The national Humanitarian Affairs Officer (NOA) will be based in Aden with frequent

field mission to his/her area of concern. S/he will be a member of the Field Coordination

Unit with responsibilities in supporting coordination activities in the hub. He/she will have

a key role in supporting coordination activities in the Aden hub, where he/she will have a

key role in managing information, coordinating partners and negotiating access. Under the

direct supervision of the Head of sub-office/hub, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer is

working as an integral part of the organization’s team. The incumbent will ensure

maximum professionalism and add capacity in supporting the implementation of OCHA

Yemen work plan.

Responsibilities:

Monitor, analyze and report on humanitarian developments in the hub area of

coverage, in support to the clusters and RCT;

Liaise with national authorities and humanitarian partners at the sub-national level

to triangulate humanitarian information and effectively identify and map

humanitarian needs and response activities;

Review and provide advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian

principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance;

Organize and participate in work groups, meetings, conferences, trainings,

consultations with other agencies and partners at the hub level with the aim of

improving humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters;

Track information required for early warning of potential humanitarian

emergencies and as appropriate promote preparedness measures, including inter-

agency contingency planning;

Prepare briefing materials and presentations providing up-to-date analysis on

trends and developments on the humanitarian situation in the country or in

specific governorates;

Support the Yemen Humanitarian Pooled Fund through preparing and carrying

out monitoring visits and supporting the development of hub level strategy and

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As appropriate, help organize and/or participate in coordinated assessment

missions to build consensus on humanitarian needs and priorities;

Support an agreed understanding and approach on access among humanitarian

partners, through RCT, sub-national cluster meetings and other relevant standing

or specific access fora;

Conducts training for humanitarian organizations on the ground and other relevant

non-humanitarian actors;

Develop humanitarian stories and content for the OCHA monthly humanitarian

bulletin and other communications and reporting products;

Participates in selected cluster meetings and supports outreach to international and

national NGOs;

Maintains a network of local contacts among key stakeholders, including de facto

authorities and the humanitarian community;

Support capacity building activities for national NGOs; and

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Proven analytical skills: ability to conduct independent analysis, identify issues,

and recommend appropriate solutions;

Strong negotiation skills: ability to lead and gain assistance of others in a team

endeavor, and to articulate coherent arguments to reach agreement;

Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful

environment (e.g. armed conflict, civil strife, natural disasters, human suffering and

long work hours when situation demands);

Understanding of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to

humanitarian affairs and sound knowledge of the institutions and mandates of the

UN system;

Experience of working in international agencies is an advantage, including the field

of humanitarian action;

Good drafting and report writing skills are required; and

Presentation skills.

Find more information about the position and the desired qualifications here.

How to Apply:


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Deputy Director – Georesources and Energy, Secretariat of the Pacific Community,

Suva, Fiji



The Pacific Community is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific

region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development

organisation owned and governed by our 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of

sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than

20 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries

science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources

for food and agriculture.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the people and technical programmes within the functional area of

scientific programming, and drive the delivery of sustainable development

outcomes across the three focus areas: Policy and Governance, Risk Assessments

Data and Information, and Training and Capacity Building; and

Work closely with the Deputy Director – Oceans and Maritime, the Deputy Director

– Disaster and Community Resilience, and the Manager – Programming,

Performance and Systems, to support the integrated programming approach to

achieve successful sustainable development outcomes.

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area;

Experience in scientific programming areas such as Geoscience, Georesources or

Energy – desirable;

At least 15 years of demonstrated management experience in a public sector or

research environment in managing science related resources or a similar field,

including financial management;

Demonstrated ability to lead strategically with a solid understanding of programme

management;

Demonstrated experience in relationship building and working with a wide variety

of donors and development partners with awareness of their policies and

procedures;


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Proven history of successfully building and leading multi-disciplinary teams,

including people of different national and cultural backgrounds, and demonstrated

ability to manage professional, technical, and programme support staff in a team

environment, ensuring everyone’s role contributes to successful team outputs;

Proven ability to influence work collegially and in partnership with stakeholders

and internal partners towards an agreed outcome;

Demonstrated skills and experience in continuous improvement and facilitating

innovation across teams; and

Proven ability in project design, management and reporting.

Find more information about the position and the desired qualifications here.

How to Apply:


Senior Producer, CNN Digital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates



CNN Digital is hiring a Senior Producer, News and Features with a proven track record in

digital media, a deep knowledge of the Middle East and a passion for news and enterprise

features to coordinate and deliver its regional coverage across its digital platforms.

Responsibilities:

Experienced journalist capable of identifying, writing and producing engaging

stories in different formats across mobile, web and social platforms as CNN extends

its digital footprint across the Middle East; and

Be able to move fluidly between CNN’s breaking news coverage and longer, more

distinctive reporting and feature projects.

Qualifications:

Deep knowledge and interest in the Middle East;

Strong editorial judgement and ability to identify unique angles;

Fluent in English (fluency in Arabic highly desired);

Strong writer capable of pushing the boundaries of creative, digital storytelling;

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Solid understanding of journalistic practices, ethics and media law;

Strong knowledge of how digital audiences consume news on mobile, social and

other digital platforms;

Needs to be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and an ability to liaise

with other teams (e.g. newsgathering, digital video, digital graphics etc);

Some management experience desirable; and

Should know how to use metrics and be comfortable with setting longer-term

editorial strategies.

How to Apply:


DRC Coordinator – Program on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones, Physicians for

Human Rights, Bukavu, The Democratic Republic of the Congo



The DRC coordinator will be responsible for developing and managing partnerships with

individual and institutional partners in the DRC in order to achieve the objectives of the

program. This will include maintaining relationships with current partners, building new

partnerships, and forming alliances with other civil society organizations that have similar

goals. The DRC coordinator will also oversee program grant management and finance and

administration for the DRC office. S/he will additionally serve as a key advocate for the

program by communicating findings, research, and lessons learned in publications, social

media, and conferences.

Responsibilities:

Manage DRC office activities;

Help organize meetings and trainings with national partners in the DRC and abroad;

Coordinate and help lead forensic training workshops in the DRC;

Facilitate scale-up of the program in new locations in the DRC and with new

partners and initiatives;

Assist with the development of the program budget, and manage and monitor

budget expenditures to ensure adherence to timelines and spending guidelines;

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Build relationships and liaise with key local stakeholders and NGO representatives

(including human rights, humanitarian, medical, law enforcement, legal, and local

community groups) to help identify potential partners, collaborators, and

participants;

Meet and collaborate with local and regional organizations engaging in medical

treatment, legal service provision, and human rights reporting and advocacy;

Monitor pertinent human rights issues in the DRC and enable team to stay informed

about real-time developments;

Keep abreast of legal and policy developments in the management of sexual

violence in the DRC; inform the program director and update the training

curriculum when relevant;

Monitor the security situation in coordination with the designated security

officer(s);

Assist with the development of the curriculum on medical-legal responses to sexual

violence in the DRC and its implementation;

Write weekly reports and blog posts and contribute to publications, web, and social

media content; create fact sheets and other collateral;

Develop and implement local program budget and track local program expenses;

Provide monthly financial reports and expense reconciliations and develop monthly

and annual projections for anticipated expenses;

Identify key advocacy opportunities and initiatives to support project developments

and findings;

Represent PHR and its interests at relevant local and regional conferences and other

forums to identify potential participants and partners and to stay abreast of

developments in the field;

Oversee quality control for program work product;

Hire project contractors (e.g. interpreters and fixers/drivers, etc.) and supervise

their daily operations;

Coordinate team of PHR international experts based in the field (i.e., medical expert

and police, justice, and security expert)

Coordinate, track, and assist activities with all PHR consultants operating in the

DRC;

Supervise junior program staff in the DRC on an as-needed basis; and

Any other general programmatic support as needed.

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Advanced degree in international relations, medicine, public health, law, social

sciences, education, or related field;

Minimum three years of experience in the NGO sector in Africa;

Minimum two years of experience in a management position;

Fluency in French required; advanced proficiency in English highly desirable;

Excellent writing and editing skills;

Superior training skills;

Other capacity development experience an asset;

High proficiency in developing and managing a complex, multi-grant budget;

Exceptional program and project management skills, attention to detail and follow-

through;

Proven track record in managing relationships with external stakeholders and

donors;

Team player with flexibility across all functional areas of PHR;

Energetic self-starter with the ability to anticipate upcoming needs and work with

minimal supervision; proven ability to work independently and effectively under

pressure and to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously;

Strong team-oriented leader, strategic thinker and planner with excellent

communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;

Strong commitment to human rights with cross-cultural experience and cultural

sensitivity;

Familiarity with Congolese gender rights environment and law on sexual violence;

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and professionally in a

multi-faceted, fast-paced environment;

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed; and

Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

How to Apply:


Gender and Inclusive Development Specialist, FHI 360, Kigali, Rwanda

Posted: Unknown


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FHI 360 seeks a Gender and Inclusive Development Specialist for a USAID/Rwanda

Activity that seeks to increase off-farm employment opportunities through enhanced access

to finance, increased private investment, expanded reach of entrepreneurship support

organizations, increased capacity of firms to attract and use finance, and deepened finance

sector capacity to assess risk and increase return. The Gender and Inclusive Development

Specialist will provide overall guidance and technical expertise on inclusive development

to ensure complete integration of gender (female and male) messaging are incorporated in

all aspects of programming and social and behavior change communications.

Responsibilities:

Provide guidance to the Chief of Party and field staff on inclusion and gender issues

across all program areas;

Conduct gender analysis at project outset and incorporate findings in Activity work

plan and baseline data for on-going monitoring and learning purposes;

In cooperation with the Monitoring & Evaluation and Learning//Collaborating,

Learning and Adapting Advisor to select and create custom gender-related

indicators, and assist in analyzing outcomes for learning and adapting purposes;

Develop a Gender Strategy and Integration Plan for the Activity;

Develop and deliver training project staff and relevant stakeholders on inclusion-

related issues, tools and approaches, and conduct awareness raising initiatives;

Deliver technical assistance to stakeholders to build capacity around development

of inclusive practices and policies;

Incorporate gender and inclusion issues in all activities, including the analysis of

policies and legislation and advocacy;

Work closely with field and HQ staff, including Chief of Party, communications

and technical specialists to develop appropriate content delivery via various

dissemination channels; and

Develop annual project work plans in collaboration with field staff, and contribute

inputs to all donor related reporting mechanisms.

Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years’ experience in gender and inclusive development programming;

Previous experience conducting gender related assessments and demonstrated

experience developing and integrating inclusive-related content and messaging in

communications, tools and training materials, and in project activities across all

technical components;

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USAID experience preferred; and

University degree in women’s studies, anthropology or international

development/relations.

How to Apply:


Southeast Asia Political & Security Risk Analyst, Allan & Associates, London, United

Kingdom

Posted: Unknown


The role involves the analysis of political and security risks throughout the Asia-Pacific

region, but with a particular focus on Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to subscription

information services and bespoke consulting projects;

Where necessary, the analyst will support security consulting operations and may

be required to travel within the region; and

The role will involve some client contact and applicants should be confident

presenting to a high-level audience.


Qualifications:

Essential:

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Southeast Asia Area Studies, International

Relations, International Politics, Strategic Studies, or similar. Applicants must be

able to demonstrate a specialty in Southeast Asia;

Detailed knowledge and understanding of key political, security and business risk

issues affecting the Southeast Asia region;

Excellent written English and working proficiency in a regional language

(Indonesian Bahasa highly desirable);

Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively in English to tight deadlines;

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Highly presentable with strong verbal communication skills;

Practical experience living, working, travelling or volunteering in Southeast Asia;

IT proficiency and familiarity with MS Office suite; and

Strong research skills, an ability to learn quickly and a methodical approach to

intelligence gathering tasks.

Desirable:

Existing regional network of contacts and sources;

Working knowledge of a second regional language;

Solid understanding of macro-economics;

Familiarity with social-media monitoring as a research tool; and

Prior military or security experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit a detailed CV and covering letter highlighting relevant skills and experience,

as well as two relevant writing samples, to the Human Resources Manager at:

[email protected]. Find more information about requisite qualifications

and the application process here.

Program Officer – Syria, United States Institute of Peace, Beirut, Lebanon

Posted: Unknown


The Program Officer (PO) – Syria, under the supervision of the Regional Program Manager

for the Middle East (RPM), exercises management, planning, financial oversight and

public outreach for USIP’s Syria program, with a specific focus on USIP’s local

engagement to resolve conflicts in the Northeast. The PO will also be responsible for

cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders working on Syria based in

Lebanon. The PO will report to the RPM and work in close coordination with USIP’s field

based team in Erbil, support staff in USIP’s Tunis Regional Hub, and team members in

Washington DC. The PO will be responsible for ensuring that projects are being

implemented accordingly to the work plan, and that reporting and financial requirements

are implemented accordingly.

This position will be based in Beirut, with some travel to Erbil, Iraq as needed. Only

candidates authorized to work in Lebanon will be considered. This position is subject to


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the availability of funds. The initial term of the position will be determined subject to the

availability of secured funding, and is eligible for renewals based on continued funding.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion

of a suitability background investigation. Compensation is commensurate with

qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

Working with the RPM, identifies program opportunities for Syria, based on a

thorough needs assessment and in line with USIP mandates and strategy;

Leads implementation of USIP’s program activities in Syria, with specific focus on

USIP’s local reconciliation work in the Northeast;

Ensures all program activities are implemented within program timelines and in a

manner that meets program standards and objectives;

Manages existing program budget to ensure that program is operating within budget

while meeting goals and objectives;

Acts as a main focal point for USIP’s partners in-country;

Identifies and maintains critical stakeholder relationships as they relate to program

focus;

Oversees and delivers monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for both internal

and external project stakeholders, including responsibility for the development,

editing and timely submission of any donor progress reports that may be required.

Coordinates with HQ and/or regional counterparts who are providing key inputs;

Ensures the highest level of communication and cooperation with relevant USIP

departments/divisions/teams and external partners;

Supports efforts to represent the program in internal and external events and to

disseminate information about USIP’s programs and research findings;

Provides project briefings to governmental or other organizations on key subject

matter areas;

Travels to USIP HQ and the Tunis Regional Office to meet with key USG

stakeholders, and travels to Erbil as required. Participates in strategic planning

sessions with regional and thematic teams;

Keeps up-to-date on new research and programs as they relate to USIP’s work;

Researches and writes on topics relevant to USIP's work; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Master’s degree in political science, international affairs, law, or related field

required; equivalent work experience may be substituted for Master’s degree;

A minimum of three (3) years of program coordination and direct- implementation

experience in the field is required, preferably in a post-conflict setting;

Demonstrated experience in project design, implementation, and monitoring and

evaluation;

Strong interest and experience with innovative programming and problem-solving

skills;

Good research, analytic and writing skills. Able to write effectively in a variety of

formats and for a variety of audiences;

Experience working on Syria;

Knowledge and understanding of the current conflict dynamics in Syria and the

region at large;

Demonstrated experience coordinating with officials in government, international

organizations, and national partners; and

Fluency in English and working knowledge of Arabic required; fluency in Arabic

preferred.

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Fellowships, Grants, Internships,

and Academic Opportunities

GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security, Geneva, Switzerland


Description:

In 2015, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its

Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme established a prize in order to recognise

deserving individuals or organisations that have an innovative approach to addressing

international security challenges. The prize is designed to reach across all relevant

disciplines and fields. It seeks to reward the most inspiring, innovative and ground-

breaking contribution of the year, whether this comes in the form of an initiative, invention,

research publication, or organisation.

The prize consists of a cash award of CHF 10’000. The prize will be awarded to the winner

at a Ceremony in Geneva. In addition to the Prize, all travel to and attendance at the

Ceremony will be paid by the GCSP. The winner will be announced in November 2017.

The 2nd GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security was awarded on 17 November 2016

to eyeWitness to atrocities, a mobile app that provides human rights defenders,

documenters, journalists, and ordinary citizens with the ability to capture verifiable videos

and photos of international authorities.

How to Apply:


Marshall Memorial Fellowship, The German Marshall Fund of the United States,

United States and Europe


Description:

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The Marshall Memorial Fellowship empowers emerging leaders from business,

government, and civil society for transatlantic engagement and cooperation. Using a

method perfected over more than 30 years of implementation, the Marshall Memorial

Fellowship provides an intense learning and networking experience of benefit to those

working on issues of shared concern for communities on both sides of the Atlantic. The

German Marshall Fund is now accepting applications and nominations for the next cohort

of Marshall Memorial Fellows, which will travel in the fall of 2018 and the spring of 2019.

If you would like to apply yourself or nominate another leader for this unique opportunity,

please complete the form by September 28, 2017.

Eligibility Criteria:

Minimum of six years of proven leadership experience with significant

accomplishment in business, civil society, politics, or media;

Be a citizen of a participating country – for more see the country listing and

selection region maps provided below;

Be available for six months of distance learning, 24 days of travel exchange, and

active alumni engagement upon completion of the fellowship;

Have not resided or worked for an extensive period of time on the other side of the

Atlantic in the last three years (participation in an academic exchange program does

not disqualify an applicant);

Speak English proficiently;

Possess a passport valid at least six months beyond the assigned fellowship dates;

A profound sense of integrity;

A commitment to democracy and diversity across markers including profession,

gender, race, and ethnicity;

A desire to effect real and sustainable change through creativity and innovation;

Proven ability to apply knowledge and leverage networks;

A commitment to transatlantic and global engagement;

An ability to become a steward of the transatlantic agenda; and

Candidates must be citizens of one of the following countries: Albania, Austria,

Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,

Kosovo, Luxembourg, Moldova, Macedonia, Montenegro, the Netherlands,

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, or the United States.

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Find more information on the application/nomination process here.

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, Washington, DC

Deadline: October 2


The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites recent college and graduate

school alumni to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in Washington, DC.

Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest

organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged

from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with

public-interest activism or advocacy.

Scoville Fellows will choose to work with one of the 24 organizations participating in the

program. With the assistance of the program director, fellows will select a placement which

best matches their interests and the needs of the host organization. Participating

organizations provide office space and support, supervision and guidance for fellows’

work. With the exception of Congressional lobbying, fellows may undertake a variety of

activities, including research, writing, and organizing that support the goals of their host

organization. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide an opportunity for college

graduates to gain practical knowledge and experience by contributing to the efforts of

nonprofit, public-interest organizations working on peace and security issues.

Responsibilities:

To lead and contribute to the production of well researched analysis that addresses

the making of U.S. foreign, defense and security policies as they relate to global

and regional conflicts; the sources of influence on such policy making; and, the

impact of such policies (the analysis could take the form of stand-alone documents

or of sections of reports and briefings written by Crisis Group’s regional Programs);

To propose measures and policies by which the U.S. can strengthen its role in

mitigating and preventing armed conflicts; and, to develop and deliver advocacy

initiatives in the U.S. and elsewhere accordingly;

To develop a rolling annual schedule of proposed work and outputs that

complements and is mutually reinforcing with the existing research, analysis,

advocacy and communication plans of Crisis Group’s other regional programs;

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To support Crisis Group’s fundraising and outreach efforts through meetings and

other means aimed at generating interest and support for the organisation, in close

coordination with Crisis Group’s Development and Communication teams;

To maintain and expand a network of contacts for Crisis Group in Washington; and

To develop, lead and manage other staff that may be recruited in support of the U.S.

Program according to the availability of resources.

Qualifications:

This is a highly competitive fellowship designed for people who have already

demonstrated a strong interest in the field, and not intended for those who want to

try a semester in Washington. Successful candidates must be good writers who are

adept at working in a fast-paced office environment. We are seeking people

considering a career working on international peace and security issues with public-

interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, or media;

Prospective fellows are expected to demonstrate excellent academic

accomplishments and a strong interest in issues of peace and security. Graduate

study, a college major, course work, or substantial independent reading that reflects

the substantive focus of the fellowship is also a plus. Prior experience with public-

interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable. It is preferred, but not required,

that such activities be focused on peace and security issues;

Experience with public-interest activism or advocacy such as: organizing a campus

forum and/or outreach campaign, meeting with decision makers, or rallies, working

with or joining a campus, local, or national organization, and active participation in

conferences; and

Candidates are required to have completed a baccalaureate degree by the time the

fellowship commences. Preference is given to United States citizens, although a

fellowship to a foreign national residing in the U.S. is awarded periodically. Non-

U.S. citizens living outside the United States are not eligible to apply. The Scoville

Fellowship is not intended for students or scholars interested in pursuing

independent research in Washington, DC.

How to Apply:

Find more information about this fellowship and the application process here.

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The Asia-Pacific Nuclear History Institute (APNHI) is an intensive, one-week immersion

course in the international history of nuclear weapons in the Asia-Pacific region. This

course, led by world-class historians and leading experts, will provide in-depth instruction

and discussion on the evolution of nuclear technology, the origins and development of

deterrence and extended deterrence theory, regional nonproliferation issues, and nuclear

strategy. The Asia-Pacific Nuclear History Institute is an initiative of the Nuclear

Proliferation International History Project (NPIHP), a global network of individuals and

institutions engaged in the study of international nuclear history through archival

documents, oral history interviews, and other empirical sources. The 2018 Asia-Pacific

Nuclear History Institute is jointly organized by the Wilson Center and Kyungnam

University. It will be hosted in Seoul, Korea, from March 4–10, 2018. All instruction will

be in English. Participants will receive full tuition, round-trip transportation to Seoul, as

well as accommodations and meals during the Nuclear History Institute.

Qualifications:

Successful applications will demonstrate experience or interest writing or

researching nuclear history and nuclear security topics relating to the Asia-Pacific

region;

Persons enrolled in or who have been accepted to a Ph.D. program in international

relations, history, political science, or an allied field, who are working towards or

considering a thesis on nuclear issues;

Persons who have completed an M.A. degree in international relations, history,

political science, or an allied field, who are considering a Ph.D. in one of the above

fields;

Persons who have completed a Ph.D. program in international relations, history,

political science, or an allied field within the past two years, who have specialized

on a topic related to nuclear proliferation; and

Applications from young scholars living and studying in the Asia-Pacific region are

especially encouraged.

How to Apply:

Find more information about the conference and the application process here.

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2018 Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship, Center for New

American Security, Washington, DC



Every year, the Center for a New American Security selects a bipartisan group of 20–25

emerging national security leaders between the ages 27 to 35 to participate in a year-long,

part-time professional development fellowship. Now in its ninth year, the Next Generation

National Security Leaders Program aims to bring together young professionals from across

the national security field for a year of learning best practices and lessons in leadership and

management through roundtable discussions with former and current national security

leaders, leadership development retreats, staff rides, mentorship, writing opportunities, and

an international study tour. Highly selective, the program pulls from emerging leaders from

various federal agencies, the military, academia, the media, Capitol Hill, industry, and

other national security related positions. Through roundtable dinners and various activities,

the bipartisan group of emerging analysts and practitioners will work to develop a deeper

understanding of U.S. national security interests and policies, as well as leadership

principles and best practices.

In addition to monthly dinners, CNAS Next Generation fellows will have the opportunity

to contribute to collaborative writing projects with CNAS experts and their classmates and

will be invited to participate in many of the small, invitation-only meetings CNAS hosts

throughout the year. Additionally, the Next Gen fellows are invited to a leadership

development retreat and an exclusive week-long international study tour as well as several

local visits and meetings throughout the year.

Qualifications:

Be a United States citizen;

Be between 27 and 35 years old as of January 1, 2018;

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree;

Have at least four years of professional experience in researching or executing U.S.

national security policy;

Be able to travel to Washington, D.C. for monthly programming; and

Demonstrate a commitment to public service.

How to Apply:

Find more information about this fellowship and the application process here.

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Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program, Cultural Vistas, United States and

Berlin, Germany

Deadline: November 1


The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program is a distinguished transatlantic initiative

that offers a select cohort of accomplished Americans the opportunity to complete a

comprehensive intercultural professional program in Germany that is comprised of three

main components: Individual professional assignments, Professional seminars and German

language training. Bosch Fellows act as consultants in their field of expertise at leading

public or private institutions in Germany. In addition, they participate in professional

seminars, where they travel to meet and exchange ideas with experts and decision makers

from Germany and Europe. Prior to their work placements and seminars, Bosch Fellows

receive private tutoring prior to their departure for Germany and participate in 8 weeks of

intensive language courses in Berlin. Fellows are from the fields of public policy and

administration, foreign and security policy, urban and regional planning, business,

journalism and communications, law, or cultural and arts management (ex. museum,

theater, orchestra). The program is fully funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, one of the

largest foundations in Germany, with the goal of fostering a community of American

leaders who have first-hand experience in the political, economic and cultural environment

of Germany and the European Union.

Qualifications:

Applicants are expected to have a genuine interest in German and European affairs,

have clear goals for the professional assignments of the program, and demonstrate

a commitment to the transatlantic relationship that extends beyond their

professional interests;

U.S. citizenship;

Age 40 or younger at time of application;

Minimum five years of full-time work experience in target field (excluding

internships);

Professional experience and Fellowship target field should be in the areas of: public

policy and administration, foreign and security policy, urban and regional planning,

business, journalism and communications, law, or cultural and arts management;

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Active participation in community and/or public affairs; and

Willingness and commitment to learn German; high proficiency would be an asset.

How to Apply:

Find more information about the fellowship and the application process here.

Fellow, Alfa Fellowship Program, Moscow, Russia

Deadline: December 1


The Alfa Fellowship Program is an 11-month high-level professional development

initiative placing up to 18 American, British, and German citizens per year in work

assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics,

international relations, journalism, law, public policy, and related areas. Key goals of the

Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American, British, and German

professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing knowledge of

Russian affairs in the West.

The Alfa Fellowship Program begins with language training in the Fellow’s geographic

location followed by a language course in Moscow starting in mid-June. Throughout the

summer, Alfa Fellows attend a seminar program with key public and private sector officials

to discuss current issues facing Russia. Fellows then work at prominent organizations in

Russia, including private companies, media outlets, think tanks, and foundations. The in-

country portion of the program lasts from mid-June until late April. Eligible candidates

must have a graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics,

journalism, law, public policy, or a related field. Russian language proficiency is not

required, but is preferred. The Fellowship includes a generous monthly stipend, language

training, program-related travel costs, housing, and insurance.

Qualifications:

U.S., U.K., or German citizen between the ages of 25 and 35;

Graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism,

law, government or public policy. Candidates without a graduate degree must

demonstrate extensive and equivalent professional experience in their field;

Outstanding professional achievements and academic qualifications;

Evidence of leadership potential;

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Active involvement in community or public service; and

Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of

application. Applicants proficient in another second language may be considered.

How to Apply:

The application deadline for the 2018-2019 program year is December 1, 2017. To access

the online application, please visit: http://www.alfafellowship.org/application-process. For

more information about the Alfa Fellowship Program, please visit

http://www.alfafellowship.org. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at

[email protected] or +1 212 497 3510.

Intern, UN Women China, Beijing, China

Deadline: Rolling


The UN Women China Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding

graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UN Women's work.

It is designed to complement gender and development studies with practical experience in

various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation. The internship would also

complement other studies such as international relations, communications or law.

Internship assignments vary greatly in terms of content, however interns are normally

involved in some aspect of the design, implementation and evaluation of UN Women-

supported programmes and projects. Every attempt is made to match the interests of the

intern with the needs of the organisation. Internship assignments vary in length according

to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UN

Women. Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

Assisting in searching and gathering information and statistics on pertinent subject

relating to the strategic goals and thematic focus of the organization, using Internet,

Intranet, knowledge network/groups, and other means available;

Assisting in translation and proof-reading of documents for various projects in the

office;

Assisting operationally in UN Theme Group on Gender (UNTGG) activities;

Assisting the implementation of UN Women projects in China;

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Assisting in administrative work of the office including assisting in arranging

meetings, receiving visitors, taking minutes, collecting procurement quotations,

placing and screening telephone calls, and responding to external requests for

information;

Helping organize events sponsored by UN WOMEN;

Assisting in maintaining a documentation center and filing system for UN

WOMEN;

Assisting in updating the English and Chinese language website of UN WOMEN

China;

Writing speeches and preparing PowerPoint presentations for the CPM and other

programme staff;

Social Media: Preparing messages for posting on UN Women China social media

channels (WeChat, Sina Weibo etc.); and

Performing other tasks as may be assigned by the CPM.

Qualifications:

You must be enrolled in a master’s, post-master’s or doctorate programme, or be in

the final year of a first university degree programme (bachelor’s level or

equivalent);

If you have recently graduated from university, you must be able to commence the

internship within one year of graduation;

Internships range from a minimum of two months to a maximum of six months,

according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the

needs of UN Women;

Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year;

UN Women interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from

UN Women. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living

expenses must be borne by either you or your sponsoring institution; and

You will be responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas.

How to Apply:

Please send the completed application form, a cover letter, and your CV to

[email protected].


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Intern – Center for Political-Military Analysis, Hudson Institute, Washington, DC

Deadline: Rolling


The Center seeks non-resident (“telecommuting”) interns year-round to help research and

analyze a variety of foreign, defense, intelligence, and homeland security and

counterterrorism policy issues. Interns may work full-time or part-time. Internships may

last from four weeks to six months, with the option to renew.

Responsibilities:

Interns receive assignments, conduct research and analysis, and submit

contributions via the Internet.

Qualifications:

Desirable qualifications include good research and writing skills as well as an

interest in political and military issues throughout the world;

Current research priorities include Russia and the other former Soviet republics,

China and its neighbors, and WMD nonproliferation issues;

Both those with a strong background in one or several of these areas and those eager

to gain experience with these topics are encouraged to apply; and

Knowledge of a foreign language is desirable, but not required.

How to Apply:

Find more information about this opportunity and the submission process here.

Research Internship – Multiple Subject Areas, Center for Strategic and International

Studies, Washington, DC

Deadline: Rolling

Position Description: CSIS offers full and part-time internships in the fall, spring and summer for

undergraduates, advanced students, and recent graduates who are interested in gaining

practical experience in public policy. Fall 2017 internships are available with the

Aerospace Security Project, the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group

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(Acquisition/Analytics), the Energy and National Security Program, the International

Security Program, the Project on Nuclear Issues, the Proliferation Prevention Program, the

Transnational Threats Project, and more. All of our internships are paid. Each intern is paid

a monthly stipend. Find a full listing of available internships and responsibilities here.

Qualifications:

Must be at least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student or a recent

graduate;

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent from a non-U.S.

institution; and

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

How to Apply:


Programmes Internship, European Partnership for Democracy, Brussels, Belgium

Posted: August 28


EPD is currently looking for a recent graduate or young professional to start an internship

in late September 2017. The available position will focus on project development and

management, but the Intern will have the opportunity to get involved in the whole range of

activities undertaken by the EPD Secretariat. Please note that this position is unpaid and

based on a voluntary work contract.

Responsibilities:

Providing assistance on programme management through the monitoring of

projects;

Liaising with project partners in target countries and other stakeholders;

Updating the EPD funding review on a weekly basis;

Providing assistance in writing project proposals;

Assisting with background research (such as analyses of democracy assistance);

Attending and writing reports/minutes of relevant EU events;

Assisting with such administrative tasks as scanning, filing and preparing for

events;

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Assisting in the daily functioning of the organisation; and

Providing other kinds of assistance as requested.

Qualifications:

Recent graduate or young professional with strong interest and sound knowledge

of EU external policies, ideally in the field of democracy support;

Very good English; and

Knowledge of French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic an asset.

How to Apply:


International Affairs Intern, Osgood Center for International Studies, Washington,

DC

Posted: September 1


The Osgood Center for International Studies seeks full or part-time interns with an interest

in international affairs, foreign policy, and related areas to assist with a variety of upcoming

programs this fall. The internship affords the student an opportunity to contribute to the

delivery of high quality experiential programs as well as to gain academically from the

experience.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the planning, administration, and execution of Osgood Center

experiential learning programs. These may include customized visits by

international students to learn about public policy and the National Model UN-DC

(November 3-5, 2017). Please note: Interns are required to register for the DC

Model UN at their own expense, which is $130. Training for participation in the

NMUN-DC will be provided;

Contribute to other higher education program planning and assistance as needed;

Develop self-directed learning goals and a professional development plan to

measure one's own learning progress and achievement; and

Attend conferences, seminars, forums and other international-themed events to

learn about issues relevant to Osgood Center programming.

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Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an institution of higher education, with interns seeking

academic credit given higher priority for consideration;

Interest in educational program coordination in the field of international studies;

Some background or study of international affairs, foreign policy, preferably

including some Model UN or similar experience;

Demonstrated skill with some degree of program administration, including meeting

planning, scheduling activities and logistics, contacting and assisting prospective

speakers and attending to their needs, and accompanying small groups on

educational site visits;

Experience working with people of diverse cultural backgrounds with some foreign

language skills a plus;

Quick thinking, well organized, detail-oriented and sensitive to customer-service

needs;

Demonstrated good communication skills and familiarity with the use of social

media for promotion; and

Flexibility with scheduling.

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume with names of three references (pdf files) to Dr. Eugene

Alpert, Vice President, Osgood Center. Find more information on the application process

here.

Intern, European Trade Union Committee for Education, Brussels, Belgium

Posted: September 6


Working with the Programme officer on the topics of Working conditions including

Occupational Health & Safety, Equality, Digitalisation. A part of the internship is also

carried out in cooperation with other coordinators. Furthermore, as is common for all

ETUCE employees, help with other practical tasks in the office is expected.

Responsibilities:

Support the monitoring of EU education policy, health and safety policy and the

policy on employment, digitalisation, social affairs and inclusion within the EU;

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Assist in the preparation of internal and external notes on education policy, labour

market policy, digitalisation and equality in the teaching profession within the EU;

Assist in the preparation of, and follow-up of conferences and seminars including

drawing- up of reports and minutes;

Assist in the preparation of project applications for EU funding of ETUCE projects

on health and safety and equality in the workplace and digitalisation in education;

Assist in the implementation of ETUCE projects on health and safety, equality in

the workplace and digitalisation in education;

Prepare newsletter articles and other information tasks; and

Accomplish varying office tasks.

Qualifications:

Following an education programme and have a bachelor/undergraduate degree

from a university or are well underway with your university studies;

Possess high level English skills, both orally and in writing, while knowledge of

French is welcome;

Have an interest in education and labour market policy, union policy and EU policy;

Thoroughly versed in EU institutions and work processes; and

Good information and communication skills.

How to Apply:


Intern, Consortium on Gender, Security, & Human Rights, Boston, Massachusetts

Posted: Unknown


The Consortium on Gender, Security and Human Rights is an organization devoted to

bringing knowledge about gender to bear on the quest to end armed conflicts and build

sustainable peace. Founded in 2002, and now based at the University of Massachusetts

Boston, its work is a result of collaboration between scholars and researchers, as well as

NGOs and international institutions such as the United Nations. Through knowledge-

building workshops, conferences, publications, speaker events, and fellowship and

internship programs, the Consortium generates critical new thinking and engagement on

gender, war and peacebuilding, providing a necessary bridge between research, activism

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and policymaking. Because we are a small, non-profit organization, our interns are integral

to the successful execution of all of our core activities, from research to the management

of the Consortium itself. Additionally, we see our internship program is a key part of

fulfilling our mission to educate emerging scholars and professionals, so we strive to

provide interns with educational opportunities and mentorship.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities vary and are determined individually for each intern. Our staff meets

with each incoming intern to come up with a mix of assignments that best matches the

intern's learning goals and skills with the Consortium's current needs. This internship

provides interns with the opportunity to see how a small-NGO functions on a day-to-day

basis as well as develop their own leadership skills as an essential part of this organization.

Typical intern tasks include:

Assisting in the management of the organization, including serving as an

administrative liaison between staff and potential interns, and providing HR and

front office support;

Supporting the expansion of the Consortium's Research Hub;

Researching a topic of interest to the intern and the Consortium; and

Supporting our presence and engagement on social media.

Qualifications:

Excellent organizational, research, communications and interpersonal skills;

Positive and pro-active attitude;

A high level of initiative and sense of responsibility;

An expressed and/or demonstrated interest in gender and security;

Meticulous attention to detail;

The ability to multi-task;

The ability to work both independently and in team settings;

Computer literacy (familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google documents); and

High school diploma minimum. Most interns are current students (sophomores

through PhD candidates) or recent graduates, though occasionally we do accept

exceptional freshmen.

How to Apply:


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Postdoctoral Research Associate – Program on Science and Global Security,

Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton, New Jersey

Posted: Unknown

Position Description: The Program on Science and Global Security at Princeton University is seeking candidates

with backgrounds in physics, engineering, or other relevant fields to fill one or more

Postdoctoral Research Associate positions for technical and policy research on nuclear

arms control, disarmament, nonproliferation and nuclear energy and related challenges

such as cyber-security. Appointments are for a 12-month term, starting in September 2017

or an earlier agreed date, with the possibility of renewal, contingent on satisfactory

performance. Salary will be determined on the basis of experience and accomplishments.

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. within the past three years is required.

How to Apply: Please submit online a cover letter, a relevant writing sample, a curriculum vita, and the

names and contact information of two individuals who can provide letters of reference. The

cover letter should include a one-page research proposal. Applications can be submitted

here.

Internship – Multiple Subject Areas, Foundation for Defense of Democracies,

Washington, DC

Posted: Unknown

Position Description: Based in downtown Washington, D.C., the Foundation for Defense of Democracies has a

number of internship opportunities available. All FDD interns will have the opportunity

to participate in a twice-monthly speaker series, which brings high-level DC officials and

senior staff members to engage with interns in an intimate setting. FDD interns will be

encouraged to build on their academic skills by working closely with senior staff. FDD is

also happy to assist students who wish to earn academic credit for this internship. All

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internships are unpaid. Fall 2017 internships are available with the Research Department,

the Congressional Relations Department, the Center on Sanctions and Illicit Finance, the

Turkey Program, the Latin America Program, the East Asia team, the National Security

Network, the Department of Special Projects, the Communications Department, and the

Design and Digital Team. Find detailed information on the internships here.

Qualifications:

Must be at least a college junior (third year) in good standing;

Must have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale);

Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of

the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History,

Communications, Journalism, International Economics or Political Science;

Interns should have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, as

well as basic Excel skills;

Must be able to commit to a minimum of 22 - 40 hours per week; and

Must be eligible to work in the United States.


Research Assistant - South Sudan Religious Mapping Project, United States Institute

of Peace, Washington, DC

Posted: Unknown


USIP's Research Assistant program is administered through the Consortium of Universities

in the Washington Metropolitan area. Any full-time university student in the Washington

area is eligible for these openings. Pay is between $10-14 per hour. Work schedule

averages 20 hours per week. The position lasts for approximately 6 months (mid-July to

mid-January.) All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable

completion of a suitability background investigation. Compensation is commensurate with

qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

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Conduct desk research and a literature review on South Sudanese religious actors

and institutions, including their historical and current role in conflict and

peacebuilding in South Sudan;

Assist in data organization and analysis as it relates to project mapping;

In coordination with project lead, communicate (through email or teleconference)

with partners on-the-ground in South Sudan, and contribute to identifying key

research questions and ground-strategy for data collection;

Monitor current events, particularly the role of faith leaders and organizations in

driving and mitigating violent conflict in South Sudan by following media reports,

communicating with key experts, and attending relevant events in DC;

Assist in the development of project outputs and products, including drafting and

offering guidance on policy papers, blogs, and website pages; and

Perform administrative duties, as needed, to help track project and ensure

successful implementation. This may include: coordinating travel logistics,

conducting project-related phone calls and correspondence, supporting events,

checking sources, verifying facts, preparing synopses, bibliographies, etc.

Qualifications:

A Masters student studying religious studies, international relations, international

training and education, international peace and conflict resolution, or another

related subject. Some previous research and office experience required;

Excellent research and writing skills;

Demonstrated interest in the field of religion and peace building;

Ability to translate complex themes, ideas, or data into compelling, accessible, and

informative narratives and visuals;

Fluency in Arabic is preferred, but not necessary; and

Familiarity with South Sudan and the region is preferred.

How to Apply:



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