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Program Assistant, IDRF


Location:              Brooklyn, NY  
Sector:                    Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://ssrc.org
Experience:        Entry Level  
Date Posted          Jan-19-2012 

Description

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences.  It does this through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges and publications.

The SSRC invites applications for a Program Assistant to work with the International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) program.  Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the IDRF program is designed to support doctoral candidates in the humanities and social sciences seeking to conduct dissertation field research in all areas and regions of the world. With up to seventy-five fellowships awarded annually, the IDRF is one of the largest dissertation fellowship programs in the U.S.  For more information on the Council and its IDRF program, please visit our website: http://www.ssrc.org.

DUTIES:
  • Support IDRF staff with overall administration of the program.
  • Answer telephone and email inquiries from prospective applicants to SSRC fellowships.
  • Serve as primary contact for an assigned cohort of IDRF fellows, including regular correspondence and document collection.
  • Manage database and paper files for applicants, fellows, and contacts.
  • Provide administrative support for application review process.
  • Manage logistics and provide support for conferences, workshops, and meetings, both on- and off-site.
  • Process payment requests for fellows, vendors, and program partners.
  • Assist in production of advertising material.
  • Other duties and additional responsibilities and projects as directed, depending upon interest and capacity.
 
SALARY & BENEFITS:       
Annual salary will be commensurate with experience.  Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; $1,500 annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and more.





Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, database management and Internet applications.
  • Experience and/or familiarity with website or database development preferred.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities to meet competing deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.


Contact Details


Contact:      Jen Blackman
Telephone:        212-377-2700
Email: applications@ssrc.org

Application Instructions

To apply, please send resume and cover letter by one of the following methods:

E-MAIL: Applications@ssrc.org (Please write “IDRF PA Search” in the title)

MAIL: Human Resources
IDRF Program Assistant Search
Social Science Research Council
One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
 
The Social Science Research Council Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted by Riaz Hussain at 03:19
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Program Assistant, DPDF


Location:            Brooklyn, NY  
Sector:                 Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://ssrc.org
Experience:     Entry Level  
Last Date To Apply        Jan-31-2012 
Date Posted                          Jan-19-2012 

Description

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences. It does this through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges and publications.

The SSRC invites applications for the position of Program Assistant for international activities organized by the SSRC’s Migration, Environment and Health, Human Rights, and Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) Programs.  The goals of these activities are to strengthen interdisciplinary social science, create international scholarly networks, and to set research agendas in response to public concerns and policy debates. The DPDF Program pursues these goals by supporting humanities and social science graduate students to prepare dissertation research proposals within interdisciplinary fields of study.

DUTIES:
  • Support the Migration, Environment and Health, Human Rights, and DPDF program staff with the administration and logistics of program activities.
  • Serve as liaison to and communicate with participating senior and junior scholars.
  • Assist in drafting meeting agendas, reports to funders, proposals, and program correspondence.
  • Track budgets and expenses.
  • Help to plan and organize meetings in both domestic and international settings.
  • Help to edit and copyedit manuscripts for publications and negotiate copyright permissions.
  • Create and maintain program websites and project files.
  • Assist in publicity and outreach activities.
  • Other duties and responsibilities, depending upon interest and capacity.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Annual salary is $28,000.  Comprehensive benefits include health, dental and vision care; disability and life insurance; gym reimbursement; $1,500 annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave.

Applications must be received no later than January 31, 2012, work to begin mid February 2012.





Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree required.
  • Interest and background relevant to international migration, environment and health, human rights, and other interdisciplinary and international field of study.
  • Experience with website and/or database management.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities to meet competing deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
  • International travel and foreign language skills (e.g. Chinese or French) could be helpful but not required.


Contact Details


Contact:           Nathalie Joseph
Telephone:            212-377-2700
Email: applications@ssrc.org

Application Instructions

To apply, please send resume and cover letter by one of the following methods:

MAIL: Human Resources –Migration, DPDF, CEHI
 Social Science Research Council
 One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th floor
 Brooklyn, NY 11201

E-MAIL: Applications@ssrc.org (Please write “Migration, DPDF, CEHI PA Search” in the title)

The Social Science Research Council Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.



Posted by Riaz Hussain at 03:17
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Haiti Country Director

 
Location:             Port-au-Prince, Haiti 
Salary Range:  Competitive. Based on experience. 
Sector:                    Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.ncscinternational.org
Experience:         Mid Career  
Last Date To Apply     Feb-13-2012 
Date Posted                        Jan-19-2012 

Description

The International Division of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Country Director in Port-au-Prince. The Country Director will manage an anticipated criminal justice training program to be funded by the U.S. Department of State. Qualified local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Country Director will lead the implementation of a program that will equip justice sector actors with the necessary information, materials, and skills to process cases more efficiently, thereby reducing the number of persons in pre-trial detention. The applicant should be able to demonstrate a firm understanding of Haitian law (both current and pending), as well as the obstacles impeding the efficient process of persons in Haiti’s criminal justice system and in the administration of justice in Haiti generally. 
About Us: Founded 40 years ago by the leadership of the U.S. courts to deliver on the promise of Equal Justice Under Law, NCSC is a unique non-profit organization providing technical assistance, training, and technology to advance justice in the 50 U.S. states and around the world. We partner with donor agencies, host-country governments, and non-governmental organizations to enhance systems, empower communities, and engage citizens to improve the quality and efficiency of justice services.



Qualifications

Competitive candidates will have:
  • Demonstrated experience working on criminal justice reform/training programs in Haiti.
  • Prior experience providing direct technical assistance and training to institutional counterparts, including the development of professional training and skills-building programs such as: oral advocacy seminars, mock investigations and trials, and orientation visits.
  • In-depth understanding of needs assessment processes, work planning, implementation scheduling, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
  • Diplomatic demeanor; problem-solving skills; creativity; and flexibility needed to perform effectively in a fluid environment.
  • An advanced degree in law or other relevant field.
  • Fluency in French or Haitian Creole.


Contact Details


Email: international@ncsc.org

Application Instructions

Apply Now: Applications should apply directly via the organizational website. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Due to the volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For future opportunities with NCSC, applicants are encouraged to create consultant profiles in our online registry.
APPLY ONLINE


Posted by Riaz Hussain at 03:14
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Peru Country Director

 
Location:              Lima, Peru 
Salary Range:   Competitive. Based on experience. 
Sector:                     Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.ncscinternational.org
Experience:         Advanced  
Last Date To Apply        Jan-31-2012 
Date Posted                          Jan-19-2012 

Description

The International Division of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Country Director in Peru. The Country Director will be based in Lima and manage an anticipated three-year criminal justice training program to be funded by the U.S. Department of State.
The program will assist justice sector institutions to implement criminal procedure reforms. The program will work with the judiciary, Magistrate's Academy, Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, Public Ministry, national police, law schools and bar associations through a training-of-trainers approach that will result in sustainable impact over the life of the anticipated three-year project. 
About Us: Founded 40 years ago by the leadership of the U.S. courts to deliver on the promise of Equal Justice Under Law, NCSC is a unique non-profit organization providing technical assistance, training, and technology to advance justice in the 50 U.S. states and around the world. We partner with donor agencies, host-country governments, and non-governmental organizations to enhance systems, empower communities, and engage citizens to improve the quality and efficiency of justice services.
 



Qualifications

Competitive candidates will have:
  • 10 or more years of experience working on criminal code reform/transition to accusatory systems in Latin America. 
  • Prior experience providing direct technical assistance and training to institutional counterparts, including the development of professional training and skills-building programs such as: oral advocacy seminars, mock investigations and trials, and orientation visits. Prior experience as a legal educator or CLE trainer desirable.
  • In-depth understanding of needs assessment processes, work planning, implementation scheduling, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
  • Diplomatic demeanor; problem-solving skills; creativity; and flexibility needed to perform effectively with clients and counterparts in a collaborative work environment.
  • An advanced degree in law or other relevant field.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English.


Contact Details


Email: international@ncsc.org

Application Instructions

Apply Now: Qualified candidates are encouraged to send CVs and expressions of interest through NCSC’s Consultant Registry, entering code CDPERU in the Job Posting. For future opportunities with NCSC, applicants are encouraged to create consultant profiles in our online registry. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Due to the volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
APPLY ONLINE


Posted by Riaz Hussain at 03:12
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China Security Intern

 
Location:              Washington, DC  
Sector:                   Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.csis.org
Experience:          Internship  
Last Date To Apply          Mar-15-2012 
Date Posted                               Jan-19-2012 

Description

CSIS seeks a security intern to support the China studies program. The Freeman Chair in China Studies is dedicated to delivering informed public policy debate, expert briefings, and strategic policy recommendations on greater China and East Asia. Key research areas as they relate to this internship include U.S.-China relations, China-North Korea relations, cross-Strait relations and confidence building measures, and U.S.-China-Taiwan relations. Because of the fast-paced work environment, interns should be motivated self-starters that enjoy a wide variety of analytic and logistical task work.
Responsibilities:
  • Assisting in research, writing and analysis for articles, conference reports, event summaries, grant proposals, and other such projects as dictated by program needs
  • Assisting in spot and background research
  • Monitoring events in Northeast Asia and China, and reporting daily
  • Providing logistical and administrative support with ongoing executive training programs and other projects
  • Assisting in event planning and staffing



Qualifications

  • Must hold bachelor’s degree or higher (some graduate experience preferred)
  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Must be able to commit to at least 30 hours a week
  • Must have strong writing and research skills
  • Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must have strong analytical skills
  • Must have the ability to work independently
  • Must have the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadline
  • Must demonstrate academic/professional background in Chinese foreign policy and national security issues
  • Intermediate or advanced Chinese language proficiency beneficial, but not required


Contact Details


Contact:          Bonnie Glaser
Telephone:             202-775-3187
Email: bbillingsley@csis.org

Application Instructions

Please send your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample on one of the topics listed in the description above to bbillingsley@csis.org with the subject heading, “CSIS Freeman Chair Internship Application.”  Please also submit a completed application through the CSIS internship system: http://www.csisopportunities.org/internships/application/
For more information on the Freeman Chair in China Studies, please visit: http://csis.org/program/freeman-chair-china-studies
APPLY ONLINE


Posted by Riaz Hussain at 03:10
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