The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking a Vice President, Programs – Planning, Grants Management, Compliance and Evaluation to function as a member of the top management team and provide strategic leadership and direction to the areas of Programs planning, grants management, compliance, evaluation and monitoring. This position has overall high-level responsibility for ensuring grants are administered by the NED, its grantees and sub recipients, in compliance with NED’s authorizing legislation, grant agreements and other applicable legal and regulatory guidelines as well as the NED’s internal operating procedures.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and a list of references with contact information via e-mail to jobs@ned.org. Please place VP, Programs – Planning, Grants Management, Compliance and Evaluation #9012 and your Full Name in the subject line. For full details, click here.
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs.
The incumbent will be exposed to international visitors, speakers, and activists who are working in support of democratic development and human rights. NED is the home of the International Forum for Democratic Studies, the Journal of Democracy, and serves as the secretariat for the World Movement for Democracy. The ideal candidate will possess a B.A. in international affairs, politics, or a similar field. He or she will have a strong interest in democracy promotion and a desire to gain experience in the international non-profit sector. The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid organizational skills. Previous work experience in a similar field and Capitol Hill experience are both strongly preferred. The position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements with three references to jobs@ned.org. Please include your name and Assistant to the VP for Government Relations and Public Affairs #9024 in the subject line. For full details, click here.
Senior Electronic Resources Librarian- National Endowment for Democracy
Develop and make available information resources and databases for the DRC, NED, CIMA and World Movement web sites. Design and conduct training on library and Internet research resources for NED staff, fellows, grantees, and other democracy researchers and activists. The position reports to the Director of the Democracy Resource Center (DRC).
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements with three references to jobs@ned.org. Please include your name and Senior Electronic Resources Librarian#9025 in the subject line. For full details, click here.
Part-Time Web Communications Assistant- National Endowment for Democracy
The Web Communications Assistant will work under the supervision of the Web Project Administrator. This is not exclusively an HTML coding and web-posting position. Applicants should demonstrate ability and desire to also perform the non-technical functions of the position. This is a paid position with a flexible schedule (20-25 hours per week).
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@ned.org. Please include Web Communications Assistant Position #9020 in the subject line. For full details, click here.
Program Assistant for Middle East and North Africa- National Endowment for Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy is searching for a Program Assistant for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to be based in Washington, D.C.
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@ned.org.
Please include Program Assistant MENA #9019 in the subject line. For full details, click here.
Senior Director of Finance- National Endowment for Democracy
The Senior Director of Finance (SDF) is a member of the senior management team and is responsible for the protection of the NED’s financial assets and reputation as a responsible steward of those resources. The SDF works cooperatively with all departments to effectively budget, monitor and track finances to achieve NED’s programmatic, operational and financial goals in a manner consistent with NED’s mission, vision and values.
The SDF maintains a strategic approach to financial management and leads financial planning, development and maintenance of an effective and service oriented financial management infrastructure including budgeting, financial monitoring and reporting. In addition, this position is responsible for leading the development and maintenance of efficient and cost-effective financial services, for leading and managing the finance department in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and best practices and for optimizing relationships with banks and other external service providers.
Applicants should send a resume, salary requirements and cover letter with three references to jobs@ned.org. Please include Senior Director of Finance #9022 in the subject line. For full details, click here.
Senior Director of Human Resources & Administration- National Endowment for Democracy
The Senior Director of Human Resources & Administration (SDHRA) is a member of the senior management team and is responsible for overseeing the Human Resources (HR), Office Services (OS) and Travel & Meeting (T&M) functions. The SDHRA works cooperatively with all departments to effectively provide efficient and cost-effective policies, practices and services in support of NED’s mission, vision and values. Applicants should send a resume, salary requirements and cover letter with three references to jobs@ned.org. Please include Senior Director of Human Resources & Administration #9015 in the subject line. For full details, click here.
Program Assistant for Eurasia- National Endowment for Democracy
Specific duties of the Program Assistant will include: Assisting the Program staff with general administrative duties; Researching information about potential grantees and current political and third sector developments in the region; Maintaining contacts with grantees; Organizing meetings for visiting grantees; Attending conferences, meetings and other events; and providing support for considering and awarding grants to nongovernmental organizations working on democracy-building programs in Europe and Eurasia;
Applicants should send a resume, salary requirements and cover letter with three references to jobs@ned.org. Please include Eurasia Program Assistant #9014 in the subject line. For full details, click here.
Manager of Human Resources- National Endowment for Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking a Human Resources Manager to be responsible for managing the overall Human Resources function following the NED’s policies and procedures. This includes management of staffing and employment, benefits, performance management, compensation, training, interpretation and application of the NED’s employment policies and procedures, employee activities and employee relations.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and a list of references with contact information via e-mail to jobs@ned.org. Please include Manager of Human Resources #9013 and your Full Name in the subject line. For full details, click here.
Various Vacancies, National Democratic Institute
The following international positions are currently available: Afghanistan: Reporting/Monitoring and Evaluation Officer; Afghanistan: Resident Director of Finance and Administration; Afghanistan: Resident Program Director for Elections and Political Processes; Bangladesh: Resident Program Director; Bangladesh: Resident Program Director for Political Party Programs; Bosnia: Resident Senior Program Manager; Cambodia: Resident Monitoring and Evaluation Officer; Iraq: Resident Financial Manager; Iraq: Resident Program Manager, Political Party Training Specialist; Nigeria: Resident Program Director for Elections; Nigeria: Resident Program Director for Governance Program; Pakistan: Resident Senior Program Manager; Somalia: Resident Program Director, Constitutional Development; Somalia: Resident Program Manager, Constitutional Development; Sudan (Juba): Resident Director; Sudan (Khartoum): Resident Director; Sudan: Resident Administration and Finance Officer; Togo: Resident Director.
The following Washington, DC based positions are currently available: Accounting/Finance-Payroll Manager: Accounting; Administrative- Benefits, Compensation and HRIS Manager: Human Resources; Grants Administration- Agreement Administrator: Program Coordination; Senior Agreement Administrator: Program Coordination; Program Staff- Consultants: Women’s Political Participation; Director of Women’s Programs: Women’s Political Participation; Program Officer: Middle East and North Africa; Senior Program Officer Governance; Senior Program Officer: Central and West Africa.
Various Vacancies, International Republican Institute
The following international positions are currently available: Resident Country Director, Zimbabwe; Resident Country Director, Kyrgyzstan; Resident Country Director, Sudan; Resident Accountant, Iraq.
The following Washington D.C. based positions are currently available: Publications Coordinator; Audio/Visual Technician; Program Officer-Governance, DC (Iraq); Junior Accountant.
Various Vacancies, Center for International Private Enterprise
Currently available openings include: Program Officer Middle East and North Africa; Program Officer Africa; Program Officer Middle East and North Africa; Web/Database Programmer
Freedom of Expression Officer, Advocacy Department – Washington, D.C. – Freedom House
Under the direction of the Director of Advocacy, the Freedom of Expression Officer will spearhead Freedom House’s expanding efforts to counter restrictions on freedom of speech around the world. The Freedom of Expression Officer will work in a variety of capacities. He or she will act as a researcher and analyst, making use of Freedom House data to determine trends in freedom of expression over time within particular countries as well as across borders. The Project Officer will also establish partnerships with other freedom of expression organizations around the world, conducting educational, outreach and advocacy activities in specific countries and internationally. Finally, the Project Officer will place a special emphasis on internet freedom and engaging digital activists.
Contact Information: Lorena Castro; Email:castro@freedomhouse.org Click here to apply online
Chief of Party, Community Policing Program- Bangladesh
Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Programs, the Chief of Party will oversee a three-year program aimed to develop community-based policing approaches among local police, build public awareness about human rights and security issues, support dialogue and relationships between rural communities and local police forces, and facilitate opportunities for policy reform for rights-based approaches to community safety in the province of Rajshahi. Since the Chief of Party represents Freedom House, the ideal candidate will have significant experience working with civil society, engaging government and police structures, knowledge of human rights, women’s rights, and other issues, as well as project management experience. Contact: Lorena Castro, Email:castro@freedomhouse.org Click here to apply online
Research Assistant: Foreign Policy – Critical Threats Project (Iran) – American Enterprise Institute
Seeking a full-time research assistant to work with foreign policy scholars in the area of national security. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide research, writing, and editing assistance in support of AEI’s Critical Threats Project, tasked with tracking and analyzing the primary national security challenges faced by the United States. Subject matter focuses on various aspects of Iranian politics, military, and foreign relations. Other duties include administration of the project’s website, conference organization, scheduling, and other administrative support as required.
We offer a stimulating and harmonious work environment and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants should submit an online application, complete with a resume, cover letter, transcripts, and 500-word writing sample. Contact: Michael Drueen, Email:jobs@aei.org Apply online: Click here to apply online
Senior Program Manager – Sudan Program – International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Responsibilities include: Manage execution and tactical delivery in support of project goals. Participates in development of divisions strategic plan; serve as Responsible Program Officer on contract funded projects; Provide guidance to program staff in design, implementation, evaluation, and overall management of projects in the SPMs portfolio; establish, maintain and develop relationship with peers, subordinates, funder community and consultants at large for the purpose of business development and information dissemination; and travel to field office(s) two or three times a year to oversee/monitor project activities and to meet and strengthen relationship with Mission staff. Phone: 202-350-6700: Click here to apply online
Grants Officer- Women for Women International
The Grants Officer will be in the Institutional Advancement department and report to the Manager of Grants. This position will focus on: proposal and grant report (program and financial) tracking and coordination; proposal and grant report writing and editing; and grant program database maintenance. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and one 3-5 page writing sample no later than October 30, 2009, via: Email (preferred, with “Grants Officer” in the subject line of the email) to: humanresources@womenforwomen.org
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