Manager, Post-Emergency Programs

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Location: Stamford, CT  

Salary Range: Competetive with generous benefit package & unique mission driven culture 

Sector: Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.AmeriCares.org

Experience: Mid Career  

Last Date To Apply Nov-30-2011 

Date Posted Oct-9-2011 

Description

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ABOUT AMERICARES
AmeriCares is a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs and supports long-term health care programs. In times of epic disaster, daily struggle or civil conflict, AmeriCares restores health and saves lives by delivering donated medicines and medical supplies to people in need in the United States and around the world. Since our founding in 1982, AmeriCares has provided more than $10.5 billion in aid to nearly 150 countries.
SUMMARY
After the initial phase of AmeriCares response to a large scale emergency, and where resources permit an extended role for AmeriCares, our Post Emergency Programs Department oversees the long-term recovery efforts. The current efforts within the Post-Emergency Programs Department include work in Sri Lanka, Haiti, Japan, and Pakistan.  The team, which is based in our Stamford HQ offices works with each AmeriCares in-country Field Team to provide funding support, Gift-in-Kind product support, and oversight on long-term program initiatives and recovery efforts within the health sector.
Post-Emergency portfolios typically range from $500,000 -5 million and are implemented in the health sector over a period ranging from 3-months to 3-years. On the ground implementation is most typically carried out by local partner organizations with the support of a small (1-2 person) AmeriCares field team.
The Manager, Post-Emergency Programs will take an active role in helping to develop, define, implement, and oversee long-term program initiatives in the Post- Emergency setting. This involves a broad range of activities from scoping and planning programs, to grants administration, logistics coordination, and evaluation and donor reporting.   This position also works very closely with our Emergency Response (ER) Department and will be a key link to facilitating (when applicable) the transition of a program from the immediate Emergency Response phase to the longer-term Post-Emergency Response phase. The position will be based in Stamford, CT with frequent deployment overseas and in the US.
For a complete position description, please view via the link below:
 http://www.americares.org/aboutus/jobs/careers/manager-post-emergency-programs.html

Qualifications

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• Advanced degree in development, public health, medicine, or related field; or 5 years professional experience in the same area
• Ability and willingness to deploy on short notice and for periods of approximately 3-4 months. Prepared for up to 50% of time to be spent in the field
• Experience in project design, implementation, management and monitoring & evaluation within the health sector
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English, including report and proposal writing and editing
• Experience living/working in disaster settings or resource-poor communities
• History of building partnerships—working effectively and respectfully with host country governments, local and international NGOs, and the private sector in complex environments
• Strong Excel and Power Point skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook required
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Contact Details

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Contact: Mary Jo Loparco

Telephone:             203-658-9629      

Email:  mloparco@americares.org

Application Instructions

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Please visit our website url for complete position details at:
http://www.americares.org/aboutus/jobs/careers/manager-post-emergency-programs.html
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send your cover letter and resume to: Opportunities@AmeriCares.org .
Please reference RW-ACPERM in the subject line.
Thank you.
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Manager, Emergency Response

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Location: Stamford, CT  

Salary Range: Competetive with generous benefit package & unique mission driven culture 

Sector: Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.AmeriCares.org

Experience: Mid Career  

Last Date To Apply Nov-30-2011 

Date Posted. Oct-9-2011 

Description

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ABOUT AMERICARES
AmeriCares is a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs and supports long-term health care programs. In times of epic disaster, daily struggle or civil conflict, AmeriCares restores health and saves lives by delivering donated medicines and medical supplies to people in need in the United States and around the world. Since our founding in 1982, AmeriCares has provided more than $10.5 billion in aid to nearly 150 countries.
SUMMARY
AmeriCares Emergency Response program delivers medical assistance and other relief to people affected by natural disasters, civil conflict and disease outbreaks around the world and in the United States. The organization responds to over 20 incidents each year, including major disasters such as the Japan earthquake-tsunami, Haiti earthquake, and Horn of Africa Famine, as well as regional and localized events that never make the headlines but devastate lives. AmeriCares emergency response activities stand on five programmatic pillars: organizational readiness, preparedness, proactive response, transition to reconstruction & long-term programming, and accountability & learning.
The Emergency Response (ER) Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing responses and for helping AmeriCares organize and prepare for relief efforts. The Manager will collaborate with members of the Emergency Response Working Group, which is comprised of staff from program units across the organization. In addition, the position works closely with the Post-Emergency Programs Unit which manages longer-term programming and reconstruction initiatives, and the Global Partnerships teams which deliver medical assistance on an on-going basis to partners in 40 countries, many of which are disaster prone. The ER Manager will be based in Stamford, CT with frequent deployment overseas and in the US.
*For complete position details and req’s, click here:
http://www.americares.org/aboutus/jobs/careers/manager-emergency-response.html

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• Advanced degree in development, public health, medicine, or related field; or 5 years professional experience in the same area
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience coordinating programs related to emergency response work, with preference for technical expertise in the health sector
• Ability and willingness to deploy on short notice and for periods of approximately 3-4 months. Prepared for up to 50% of time to be spent in the field
• Experience in project design, implementation and monitoring & evaluation
• Experience living/working in disaster settings or resource-poor communities
• History of building partnerships—working effectively and respectfully with host country governments, local and international NGOs, and the private sector in complex environments
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English, including report and proposal writing and editing
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Contact Details

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Contact: Mary Jo Loparco

Telephone:             203-658-9500      

Email:  mloparco@americares.org

Application Instructions

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For full position details, req's and how to apply, visit our url at:
http://www.americares.org/aboutus/jobs/careers/manager-emergency-response.html
or
Send your resume and cover letter to: Opportunities@AmeriCares.org
Please include in the subject: RW-ACER
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Policy, Research and Egypt Internships

Location: Washington, D.C., DC  

Sector:    Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.pomed.org

Experience:   Internship  

Date Posted. doct-8-2011 

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The Project on Middle East Democracy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to examining how genuine democracies can develop in the Middle East and how the U.S. can best support that process. Through dialogue, research, and advocacy, we aim to strengthen the constituency for U.S. policies that peacefully support democratic reform in the Middle East.
Policy Interns:
Description: POMED is currently hiring Policy Interns for the Fall 2011 term. The unpaid internship offers a unique opportunity to not just observe what happens in the Washington policy community, but to take part. As a Policy Intern you will play a critical role in supporting our work by covering news and policy debates around U.S. policy and the Middle East on the POMED blog, as well as writing for our weekly digest. Policy Interns also report on congressional hearings and other Washington policy events, represent POMED at various Washington functions, track legislation and Congressional votes, and conduct research on U.S. policy.
Qualifications: Successful applicants will be bright, highly-motivated individuals with strong academic backgrounds and an interest in U.S. foreign policy as it relates to prospects for democratic reform in the Middle East. Candidates should also be committed to POMED's mission and principles (www.pomed.org). The internships will last about four months, from September through the end of December, 2011.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to policy.internship@pomed.org. We will begin reviewing application materials in August.
Research Interns:
Description: POMED is hiring Research Interns for the Fall 2011 term. The unpaid position offers a unique opportunity to participate in the organization's core activities and to support the work of a Senior Research Associate. The Research Interns will assist in the planning and production of POMED publications including a Policy Brief series and country pages for the website, as well as working with prominent authorities in Washington and the Middle East on political affairs and democracy.
Qualifications: Successful applicants will be bright, highly-motivated individuals with strong academic backgrounds and an interest in U.S. foreign policy as it relates to prospects for democratic reform in the Middle East. Candidates should also be committed to POMED's mission and principles (www.pomed.org).The internship will last about four months, from September through the end of December, 2011.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to research.internship@pomed.org. We will begin reviewing application materials in August.
Egypt Programs Intern:
Description: The Egypt Programs Intern is responsible for producing POMED's Egypt Daily Update, an email roundup of news stories on democracy and human rights in Egypt that is sent to policymakers, academics, journalists, activists, and others. This involves surveying English and Arabic news, choosing stories and consolidating similar topics, writing summaries, translating quotes and headlines, and proofreading. Proficiency in Arabic is required, as well as the ability to quickly extract and synthesize information.
The Egypt Programs Intern will also help organize a series of visits by Egyptian leaders in politics and civil society. These weeklong visits to Washington, DC aim to inform the policy debate around a specific issue related to political reform in Egypt, and help Egyptian civil society leaders make contacts in the Washington policy community. This will involve coordinating with partner organizations, publicizing events, communicating with visitors, and making travel arrangements.
In addition, he/she will help support projects undertaken by Egyptian civil society groups in partnership with POMED. He/she may also be called upon to provide research for POMED reports, perform translations, give input on Egyptian politics or media, attend events, or help arrange roundtables and panels.
Qualifications: This position is ideally suited to outstanding graduate students focused on the Middle East and/or governance and democratization and interested in gaining practical experience in informing policymakers. Applicants who recently completed a bachelors degree are also welcome to apply.
The POMED Egypt Programs Intern is chosen each term through a highly competitive application process. Candidates should be deeply motivated individuals with a strong working knowledge of the policy debates surrounding U.S. impact on political reform in Egypt and the Middle East more broadly. They should possess outstanding communication and organizational skills, be detail-oriented and be able to multi-task. Strong research skills and proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic are required. Prior experience organizing and managing panel discussions or conferences is a strong plus.
Candidates should be able to work from September through the end of December on at least a part-time basis (20 hours per week). This position is unpaid. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and one short writing sample (no more than 5 pages) to egypt.internship@pomed.org. We will begin reviewing application materials in August.
Please direct questions about any of the internships to Anna Newby at             (202) 828-9660      , ext. 23, or by email at anna.newby@pomed.org.

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See above for qualifications of various internships.

Contact Details

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Contact: Stephen McInerney

Telephone:            202-828-9660      

Email: stephen.mcinerney@pomed.org

Application Instructions

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See above for the application instructions of the various internships.

Internship Opportunities - Climate Change, African Affairs and International Law

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Location: New York, NY  

Sector: Non Profit 

Experience: Internship  

Last Date To Apply Oct-23-2011 

Date Posted. oct-8-2011 

Description

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

New York Office, Winter 2012

 

Independent Diplomat is seeking three interns to work in its New York office from early January 2012.

Applications close on 23 October 2011.
Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non‐profit venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. Staffed by former diplomats, international lawyers and other experts in international relations, ID offers independent and confidential advice and assistance on diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, international institutions, non‐governmental organizations and political groups. Independent Diplomat currently has offices in New York, London, Brussels and Juba.
ID internships provide an excellent opportunity to be closely involved in a fast‐paced international team working at the cutting edge of international affairs and diplomacy.

Internship Details
ID’s Winter 2012 internships begin in New York in early January 2012 for a mutually agreed duration of four to six months. ID prefers that its interns are available to work full-time during regular office hours.
ID operates as a dynamic team. Interns are expected to contribute across the broad spectrum of ID’s client work and geographical areas of focus. Interns’ work typically involves background research, media monitoring, preparation of official visits and assistance with drafting of meeting reports, policy recommendations and diplomatic communications.  Interns should also be prepared to assist with the smooth functioning of the ID office, including thorough contributions to general office administration and event organization.
Internships are voluntary and unpaid, but home‐to‐office travel expenses will be reimbursed. Independent Diplomat is not in a position to provide immigration support or visa sponsorship.

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Required skills and experience
The successful candidates will be well organized, professional, and able to quickly digest and analyze complex information from a variety of sources. They will have strong knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, international affairs and diplomatic relations, especially the United Nations and other international organizations. Above all, candidates should exhibit an enthusiasm for international diplomacy, conflict prevention and dispute resolution, as well as the mission of Independent Diplomat more broadly.
Previous office experience (either paid work or internships) is essential, as is the willingness and flexibility to fit in with a small and busy team. Fluency in English, excellent writing skills, and strong IT and internet research skills are essential; fluency in other official UN languages, specifically Spanish and French, would be an advantage. Experience with website design/editing, HTML, graphic design or video editing would be valued.

Focus areas
Given ID’s current operational priorities, successful candidates will likely possess one or more of the following skill sets:
1. Background and experience on climate change, including:
·         A bachelor’s degree, with strong preference for a master’s degree (completed or in progress) in a related field;
·         Understanding of the international policy framework on climate change, in particular negotiations under the UNFCCC;
·         Familiarity with the workings of the UN, particularly in the field of sustainable development;
·         Understanding of major policy priorities for countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change;
·         Background in international legal and/or economic studies.

2. Background and experience on Africa including:
·         A bachelor’s degree, with strong preference for a master’s degree (completed or in progress) in a related field;
·         Knowledge of peace and security issues in Africa, specifically Sudan, the Horn of Africa (Somalia) and/or the Maghreb;
·         Familiarity with the United Nations, in particular the structure and functions of the UN Security Council, and the African Union;
·         Field experience in these regions would be a distinct advantage.

3. Background and experience in international law, including:
·         A law degree, either in common or civil law. Experience in both systems of law would be valued;
·         Professional legal experience strongly preferred;
·         An academic background in public international law, so as to assist in the development of the legal dimension of the diplomatic advice ID provides to its clients, and to advance ID’s clients’ positions under international law;
·         General legal skills so as to assist with ID’s institutional obligations, including in co‐ operation with ID’s network of pro bono lawyers.

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Telephone.           212 594 8295      

Email: info@independentdiplomat.org

Application Instructions

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Please send a CV or résumé (maximum two pages), including the names and contact details of two potential referees, and separate covering letter (maximum one page) pasted into the body of the email to  info@independentdiplomat.org. Please include your name as well as the words ‘New York Climate Internship – Winter 2012,’ ‘New York Legal Internship – Winter 2012,’ or ‘New York Africa Internship – Winter 2012,’ in the email subject line, as applicable. Applications close on 23 October 2011.
The covering letter should:
·         Explain the reasons for your interest in an internship position with ID;
·         Demonstrate your suitability for the role, including skills in one or more of the above ‘areas of      focus’;
·         Indicate your preferred length of internship (no less than 4 months) and your work status.

The CV or résumé should include the names and contact details of two referees, ideally an academic reference and a current or recent employer.
Due to the large number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to confirm receipt of applications, provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates, or pay travel expenses for interviews conducted in person in New York.
For further information about Independent Diplomat, please visit our website at: www.independentdiplomat.org.
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