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Monday, 16 January 2012

Regional Director for Iraq and Other Middle East Programs


Location:           Beirut, Lebanon 
Salary Range:    Commensurate with experience 
Sector:             Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.fsvc.org
Experience:     Advanced  
Last Date To Apply   Jan-31-2012 
Date Posted                      Jan-16-2012 

Description

Position:         Regional Director for Iraq and Other Middle East Programs 
Location:        Beirut, Lebanon
Salary:            Competitive and commensurate with experience

The Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC – www.fsvc.org ) is a not-for-profit, private-public partnership whose mission is to help build sound banking and financial systems in transitioning and developing countries.  A key premise of FSVC’s work is that sound financial infrastructure, together with the rule of law, is necessary to create jobs, mobilize domestic savings, attract foreign investment, deepen international trade linkages, and create conditions that promote lasting economic opportunity.

FSVC’s core work concentrates on developing central bank capabilities, strengthening commercial banking systems, and building capital markets.  To achieve this mission, FSVC structures practical, results-oriented technical assistance missions staffed by financial sector practitioners who serve as unpaid volunteers.  By recruiting currently employed professionals at the peak of their careers to serve as volunteers, FSVC is able to provide technical assistance that is objective, independent, and state-of-the-art.  FSVC is headquartered in New York currently has field offices in Albania, Egypt, Lebanon, Malawi, Tunisia, Kenya and Russia.

FSVC has had an active program of technical assistance with the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) since June 2008.  To date FSVC has run 40+ projects that have involved a large number of staff at the CBI.  Projects have ranged from high-level monetary policy discussions to trainings for staff on issues related to the building of banking supervision capacity and human resources development.  Projects have taken place in Baghdad as well as off-site locations including Beirut, Amman, Istanbul and New York.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Regional Director will:

  • Manage all aspects of assigned program implementation from project design through execution and post-project follow-up, in the areas of central banking and bank supervision for FSVC’s program of technical assistance to the Central Bank of Iraq.
  • Supervise FSVC’s Beirut office, including the Program Officer stationed there, and identify opportunities to develop FSVC’s presence in the burgeoning entrepreneurship sector in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and other countries in the region.
  • Already have a developed network of contacts in the finance and development sectors in Lebanon and the broader Middle East.
  • Be able to travel to Iraq on a monthly basis (and other locations throughout the region) for project implementation, building relationships with the CBI and other key counterparts.
  • Complete required program reporting, e.g., quarterly reports to donors, monthly office ledgers, etc.
  • Liaise closely with FSVC staff to support program development and project management.
  • Contribute to proposal writing and other business development activities as needed in the above-mentioned areas, as well as in the areas of commercial banking and capital markets. 
  • Qualifications and performance may lead to broader leadership role in region.




 



Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in finance/economics or international relations (preferably with a strong emphasis on finance/economics).
  • Eight + years of experience in finance, bank supervision, or international development work (again the development component should have an emphasis on finance or economics)
  • A clear understanding of current central banking and regulatory environments.
  • Fluency in English, and familiarity with Arabic would be a plus.
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely in English.



Contact Details


Contact:        Human Resources
Telephone:           212-771-1400
Email: hr@fsvc.org

Application Instructions

For consideration, please email a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing sample to hr@fsvc.org and include “Regional Director” in the subject line.
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2012
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Sunday, 15 January 2012

Africa Internship

 
Location:              Washington, DC  
Salary Range:       Unpaid 
Sector:                 Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.freedomhouse.org
Experience:           Internship  
Last Date To Apply          Feb-10-2012 
Date Posted                            Jan-15-2012 

Description

Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy and programs directly supporting frontline activists.  We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World.  With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.
 
Position Summary
The Intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in program administration, USAID financial rules and regulations, developing grant proposals, and Freedom House methodology. He/she will demonstrate through presentation of her/his educational and professional record and life experience that he/she has an academic background in African issues, experience on the continent, language skills applicable to our program needs, knowledge of human rights, dedication to democratic principles, and career aspirations related to the region.
 
 
Some Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist in background research needed for proposals and program activities
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for day-to-day functioning of Africa programs
  • Assist with database maintenance
  • Attend Africa related events and other external meetings as necessary and provide readout to team members
  • Assist with other related projects as needed



Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or current college or graduate student
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a second relevant language is preferred
  • Knowledge of or interest in human rights and democracy issues in the Africa region
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite
  • Knowledge of human rights, democracy and international development concepts preferred
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and grant-related compliance requirements preferred
  • Experience living, volunteering, working, or studying in the region preferred


Contact Details


Email: recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified and Interested applicants
Please send a resume and cover letter to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax to (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR. Dept., referencing Africa Intern. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
Only candidates authorizes to work in the U.S. need apply.
 
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Africa Advocacy Director



Location:          
Sector:                 Non Profit 
Organization URL:http://www.hrw.org
Experience:         Advanced  
Last Date To Apply     Jan-21-2012 
Date Posted                 Jan-15-2012 

Description

The Africa Advocacy Director is the chief advocacy strategist for HRW’s work in the sub-Saharan Africa region.  He or she is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and effectiveness for HRW’s diverse advocacy efforts and works both with Africa Division staff as well as the Global advocacy team of core advocates in the organization to design and implement strategies to promote and protect human rights in Africa.  The Advocacy Director helps to conceptualize, design and implement strategies for transforming HRW's investigations and reports into concrete improvements in human rights policies and practices by enlisting the support of all possible allies including governments, international and regional institutions with particular emphasis on the African Union and sub-regional bodies, private and non-state actors, colleague organizations, media, and the general public.  He or she also helps to shape HRW’s research agenda by identifying opportunities for impact.  In addition, the Advocacy Director is a key organizational spokesperson, among those who represent the Africa Division before government officials, international agencies, media and the public.  The Advocacy Director is a member of HRW’s Africa Division staff and will preferably be based in the Nairobi office with frequent travels both in the region and outside of the region.
More specific essential responsibilities include:
  1. Serve as one of the key spokesperson and advocate for Human Rights Watch on Africa;
  2. Work closely with researchers in the Africa division from the selection of research projects to the design and implementation level to ensure that an effective advocacy strategy is part of the research project as well as develop and implement advocacy strategies on the full range of issues addressed by HRW in Africa;
  3. Present research findings on human rights violations in Africa and recommendations for advocacy targets including government offices, international/regional institutions, media and general public;
  4. Establish and maintain regular contacts and effective working relationship with relevant government officials from around the world, relevant staff of international/regional institutions, (particularly with AU, its organs and sub-regional organizations), members of the media, and other important actors;
  5. Keep abreast of policy developments, gathering relevant information and provide a timely synthesis and analysis on policy developments as well as advise on emerging advocacy opportunities on the continent and elsewhere;
  6. Prepare advocacy materials such as press releases, op-eds, campaign materials and other relevant advocacy documentations;
  7. Work closely with international, national and local civil society organizations and activists including human rights organizations through formal and informal coalitions and partnerships;
  8. Ensure organization-wide coordination to develop advocacy strategies and activities;
  9. Perform other duties as required.



Qualifications

Education:  An advanced (graduate) degree in international relations, journalism, law, or social science is required.
Experience:  Minimum 7 years of direct experience in nongovernmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, or governments working to influence policy on human rights in Africa.
Required Skills and Knowledge: 
  1. Senior level advocacy experience and knowledge of policymaking in Africa.
  2. Extensive knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa and its human rights issues.
  3. Experience designing and implementing successful advocacy initiatives.
  4. Ability to defend and explain complex issues and positions to governmental and intergovernmental bodies as well as to media and staff.
  5. A track record of dealing with the media, including experience with media interviews as well as cultivating and maintaining relationships with key journalists.
  6. Demonstrated ability to think creatively, strategically, and quickly.
  7. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and proficiency in French is strongly desirable; proficiency in another language is an added value.
  8. Demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW.
  9. Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with local partners, government officials, and external partners.
  10. Capacity to appropriately plan and prioritize and to manage multiple, sometimes competing, demands efficiently in a challenging, fast-paced, pressured environment.


Contact Details


Contact:       Africa Jobs
Email: africajobs@hrw.org

Application Instructions

Salary and Benefits:  HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.  HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY by emailing in a single submission a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, salary requirements, names and contact details for references, copy of your transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s), and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) no later than January 21, 2012  to africajobs@hrw.org. Please use “Africa Advocacy Director Ref AFR-11-1060-H” as the subject of your email.  Only complete applications will be reviewed.  It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email.  If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (Africa Advocacy Director Ref AFR-11-1060-A)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor     
New York, NY  10118-3299

Fax: (212) 736-1300
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Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.
Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.
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Program Officer - Eurasia

 
Location:             Washington, DC  
Salary Range:      DOE 
Sector:                Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.freedomhouse.org
Experience:         Mid Career  
Last Date To Apply       Feb-10-2012 
Date Posted                         Jan-15-2012 

Description

Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists.  We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World.  With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.
                                                               
Position Summary
The Project Officer will support ongoing activities and programs in the Eurasia region. Specifically, working on initiatives to advance democracy and human rights across Eurasia, a region that remains one of the world’s most repressive. The Program Officer reports to the Director for Eurasia programs in overseeing administration and logistics of program implementation, research, fundraising, and outreach.
 
 
Some Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work with field staff and provide guidance on programmatic, financial and administrative processes
  • Participate in regular communications with field-based employees of Freedom House and facilitate communication between them and different departments at headquarters
  • Support proposal writing activities and help identify new donors and partners
  • Draft narrative reports to funders
  • Monitor news and events in the region pertaining to human rights, democracy and fundamental freedoms and identify opportunities and challenges
  • Support outreach on human rights issues concerning the region
  • Ensure program compliance with Freedom House and donor financial and administrative guidelines
  • Help design and oversee programs in the region and manage their budgets
  • Cover Washington DC-based events pertaining to the region and help develop policy recommendations for  U.S. and foreign government audiences
 
We offer great benefits including:
  • 100% employer-paid dental insurance
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
  • 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
  • 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
  • Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
  • Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
  • And much more……



Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, human rights, law, or related field, Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 4 – 6 years of experience in program management including reporting ability and knowledge of funder account requirements
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to communicate effectively in Russian is preferred
  • Experience working on issues pertaining to the region, particularly countries of the former Soviet Union, with background on Central Asia (Kazakhstan in particular) and/or Belarus and Ukraine (academic and/or professional)
  • Strong appreciation of and  demonstrated experience in human rights defense work
  • Demonstrated experience with managing and creating budgets


Contact Details


Email: recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-002 PO Eurasia. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. need apply.

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