Rights & Democracy’s International conference on Sharia and family law reform
Rights & Democracy, the Canadian democracy assistance group, is searching for two speakers to present papers at an international conference on Sharia and family law reform in Muslim countries that we are hosting next February in Kabul, Afghanistan. We are looking for speakers with a strong background in gender analysis of Islamic laws, with an expertise in Sharia and family law reform. The two languages of the conference are English and Dari. Arabic papers are welcome. All submissions must be received no later than 09:00 Afghanistan time on December 15, 2009.
For more information, please send an email with the subject heading “Speaker proposal for international conference” to: jobs@dd-rd.af
Program Officer for Middle East and North Africa, Center for Private Enterprise
CIPE is in the process of securing funding for a program in Iran that will require a dedicated Program Officer to execute and manage the program. The position will be based in Washington, D.C. The position will have responsibility primarily for this particular program, with potential secondary responsibility to other regional and/or country initiatives and communications support.
Phone: 202-721-9200 Email: jobs@cipe.org Fax: 202-721-9250 Apply online: Click here to apply online
Program Officer – Haiti & Latin America, International Foundation for Electoral Systems
The Latin America and Caribbean team is searching for a dynamic, team player to manage their Haiti portfolio as well as other projects in the region. For more information, click here.
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Senior Program Manager, Sudan, International Foundation for Electoral Systems
IFES holds a contract with USAID to provide technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of Sudan’s National Election Commission to implement the 2010 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, as well as the 2011 South Sudan and Abyei referenda.
For more information, click here. Apply online: Click here to apply online
Program Manager – Afghanistan Program, International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website at http://www.ifes.org/careers.html. Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions.
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Various Vacancies, Freedom House
The following international positions are currently available: Program Director, Kyrgyzstan; Chief of Party, Community Policing Program, Bangladesh. The following Washington, DC based positions are currently available: Human Rights Trainer, Middle East Training Programs ; Program Officer, Africa; Senior Program Manager, Central Asia and Caucasus; Congressional Liaison Officer; Press Officer, Advocacy Department ;Senior Program Manager, South and Southeast Asia; Freedom of Expression Officer, Advocacy Department; Helpdesk Specialist
Information Technology Services Manager, National Endowment for Democracy
The Information Technology Services Manager will be responsible for “hands-on” management of our IT infrastructure, as well as for leading our ITS support and systems personnel. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who can manage multiple tasks, take ownership of projects and deliver results in a timely manner. This position will be a critical part of a re-designed Knowledge Management and Information Technology Services Department.
Applicants should send a resume, salary requirements and cover letter with three references to jobs@ned.org. Please include your name and ITS Manager #9027 in the subject line.
Assistant Program Officer, Africa – National Endowment for Democracy
Specific duties of the Assistant Program Officer will include: Drafting summaries of proposals to present at quarterly Board meetings; Assisting in the evaluation of project proposals; Communicating regularly with existing grantees; Assisting in monitoring the work of existing grantees; tracking political developments in the region; Providing administrative support to the region’s Program Officers; and organizing events to highlight specific democracy-related issues.
Applicants should send a resume, salary requirements and cover letter with three references to jobs@ned.org. Please include Assistant Program Officer – Africa #9026 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).
To Apply: 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). To Apply: 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. To Apply: 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.
To Apply: 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.
To Apply: 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;.
To Apply: 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.
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.
To Apply: 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.
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.
To Apply: 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; Bosnia: Resident Senior Program Manager; Cambodia: Resident Monitoring and Evaluation Officer; Iraq: Political Party Program Director; Iraq: Resident Financial Manager; Iraq: Resident Program Manager, Political Party Training Specialist; Iraq: Resident Reporting/Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Officer; Nigeria: Resident Program Director for Elections; Nigeria: Resident Program Director for Governance Program; Pakistan: Resident Program Manager; Serbia: Resident Program/Senior Program Officer; Somalia: Resident Program Director, Constitutional Development; Somalia: Resident Program Manager, Constitutional Development; Sudan (Juba): Resident Director; Sudan (Khartoum): Resident Director; Togo: Resident Director.
The following Washington, DC based positions are currently available: Administrative: Benefits, Compensation and HRIS Manager: Human Resources; Regional Administrative Assistant: Middle East and North Africa 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; 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 Assistant Middle East and North Africa; Program Officer Middle East and North Africa; Program Officer Africa; Program Officer Middle East and North Africa; Web/Database Programmer.
Director of Operations – Conciliation Resources
Conciliation Resources (CR) is an international non-governmental organization with more than 15 years of experience working to prevent and resolve violent conflict. Our practical and policy work is informed by people living in countries affected or threatened by war. We work with partners in the South Caucasus, Fiji, East-Central Africa, the Mano River sub-region of West Africa, India, Pakistan, Colombia and the Philippines. We also publish Accord: an international review of peace initiatives, and seek to influence government peacemaking policies. We are funded by governments, multilateral agencies, independent trusts and foundations.
As the Director of Operations, you will oversee the strategic management of our financial, material and human resources. Could you lead a dedicated and experienced team in providing operational support to challenging programme and policy work? Do you have a proven track record in motivating, leading and developing staff? Can you help us improve our systems, policies and procedures?
We are seeking someone who thrives on managing complexity and has a track record of creating enabling organizational environments. Solid experience of improving operational systems is essential, as is five years experience of financial management. Your ability to manage and increase the effectiveness of support services (finance, HR, ICT, administration) is crucial to this role and your application must demonstrate your understanding of and commitment to our goals and values.
Full-time, London-based, £48,054 plus pension. Closing date: Wednesday 25 November 2009. Interviews: week commencing 30 November 2009. Position start date: January 2010. For a full job description and an application form, visit our website: http://www.c-r.org/about/jobs.php Only candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK will be considered. No CVs or agencies please.
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