Opportunities

2004-02-17T13:54:00.000-08:00

Job
Executive Director
Peace Action New York State

Part-Time
Salary: 15,000.00 annually

Executive Director Search Committee
Peace Action of New York State
475 Riverside Drive #549
New York, New York 10115

Web Site: http://panys.org

Deadline: March 15, 2004

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director’s work responsibilities will involve effective and timely communication about the Peace Action program with members of the Steering Committee composed of representatives from chapters around the state. Coordination with the Campaign for a New Foreign Policy, the lead program of Peace Action of New York State is also required.

The position requires cooperative and constructive work efforts with the Steering Committee and other members of Peace Action’s support staff. The Executive Director should be willing to manage clerical tasks generated by the position including word processing, copying, mailing, faxing, and e-mail communications and delegate these tasks directly to other members of the staff and Steering Committee. The Executive Director position involves some travel to state, regional and national meetings.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the leadership and supervision of the Peace Action of New York State Executive Committee, the Executive Director will perform the following duties:

- Participate in the management of the Campaign for a New Foreign Policy.

- Provide one-on-one support to the network of state chapters. Assist other state and chapter Campaign coordinators in developing strategic plans and meeting program deadlines, and planning state-wide meetings. Areas of concentration include congressional contacts, limited fund-raising, community involvement and Campaign endorsements, outreach and follow-up, and program development.
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- Will be the public face of the organization and should be able to speak with the public and the media.

- Manage aspects of the Peace Action state budget and budget allocations, including reviewing budgets, receipts, and expenditures for compliance with Peace Action of New York State budget. Work with the treasurer to process checks and paperwork.

- Participate in the organization and planning of Peace Action of New York State events, including participation at national events and periodic meetings with state and chapter organizers.

- Analyze reports generated by the Database coordinator on the status on fundraising in the state. Summarize data on state and chapter performance.

- Participate in presenting Peace Action Campaign material; facilitate contacts with staff and organizers to enable activists and Campaign coordinators to work effectively with members of their respective state and federal legislatures.
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- Facilitate the monthly conference call with the steering committee.

- Set and implement quarterly and annual program goals under the direction of the Steering Committee.

- Respond to needs and requests from Campaign coordinators and the general public.

- Draft and edit program mailings, materials, and other Peace Action publications. Work on newsletters three to five times a year.

- Organize and maintain program files and correspondence. Research, conceptualize, and develop new initiatives, perform other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

Send resume, cover letter and writing sample on why you wish to work on the Campaign for a New Foreign Policy to:

Executive Director Search Committee
Peace Action of New York State
475 Riverside Drive #549
New York, New York 10115

If you live out of the area, please specify in your cover letter that you are willing to move. Moving expenses are not included in the benefits package.

Apply by March 15th for an April 15th. start date. Compensation: $15,000 annually part time. No benefits.

2004-02-13T07:25:00.000-08:00

Internship
Women's Rights Division Intern
unpaid
Human Rights Watch
New York, NY

Contact: morrowe@hrw.org. NO CALLS PLEASE.
Web Site: http://www.hrw.org/about/Intship1.htm.

Deadline: February 22, 2004

Since its founding in 1978, Human Rights Watch has grown to become the largest U.S.-based organization investigating and seeking to promote human rights worldwide. Human Rights Watch is known for its impartial and reliable human rights reporting, its innovative and high profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in affecting the human rights-related policies of the United States and other governments.

The Women's Rights Division was established in 1990 to document state-sponsored and state-tolerated discrimination and violence against women. It works on a variety of women's rights issues, including women workers, domestic violence, sexual violence, women and armed conflict, trafficking, refugee women, women's legal status and status in the family, women in state custody, women and HIV/AIDS, and sexual autonomy.

The Women's Rights Division offers academic semester and summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students in our New York office.

DESCRIPTION:

Interns in the Women's Rights Division monitor international law and women's rights developments in various countries, draft memoranda, and assist with advocacy efforts. Graduate student interns often directly support researchers from the Women's Rights Division as they prepare for research missions and write reports. Internships are unpaid. Academic credit can be arranged, as HRW internships offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with organizations and government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures and special events relating to human rights.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants should be well organized, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong and demonstrated interest in women's rights and international human rights; relevant coursework highly desirable; foreign languages a plus. Computer literacy required.

TO APPLY:

Interested students should submit their resume, writing sample, references and cover letter electronically to the Women's Rights Division at morrowe@hrw.org. NO CALLS PLEASE. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For further information on internships, please consult our website: http://www.hrw.org/about/Intship1.htm.

2004-02-12T17:09:00.000-08:00

Internship
Program Assistant for Palestine/Israel program
paid
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Washington, DC

***For more information and an application please contact either Joe Groves or Gretchen Merryman at middleeast@forusa.org (in subject line write 'Internship') or 202.244.0821***

Web Site: http://www.forusa.org

Deadline: March 15, 2004

Interfaith Peace-Builders (IFPB) is a program of the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It began in November 2000 at the request of long-time FOR partners in Palestine and Israel as a response to the Second Intifada and is a continuation of FOR involvement in the region dating from 1975. IFPB seeks to influence U.S. policy in the region by sending interfaith delegations of U.S. citizens to the region to learn about the effects of the occupation on both Palestinians and Israelis, meet with and support the work of Palestinians and Israelis seeking a just and peaceful resolution to the conflict, hear a wide range of perspectives on the conflict, and engage in education, organizing, and lobbying efforts when the participants return. IFPB collaborates closely with partners in both Israel and Palestine, an FOR Middle East Task Force, and many U.S.-based organizations working to resolve the conflict. The most distinctive feature of IFPB is its emphasis on interfaith leadership and participation in its delegations and its commitment to working with both Palestinians and Israelis.

I. Definition
The Freeman Intern acts as Program Assistant for the Interfaith Peace-Builders Program. The intern organizes or assists in all aspects of program management and development, with primary responsibility for each upcoming delegation. The intern is based in Washington, DC, for the entire internship except for an initial orientation period at the FOR National Office in Nyack, NY. The intern works closely with the Program Coordinator who acts as supervisor and mentor for the intern.

II. Nature and Scope of Duties and Typical Work
•Primary responsibility for responding to email and telephone inquiries of interest in the Interfaith Peace-Builders Program
•Primary responsibility for coordinating air travel to orientation in Nyack, NY, and from NY to the region with Guiding Star Travel Agency in Jerusalem
•Primary responsibility for coordinating the itinerary for the delegation, working with the delegation leaders and Guidingstar
•Primary responsibility for maintaining office records on delegations, contacts, and organizations
•Primary responsibility for monitoring, filtering, and saving extensive email traffic on contacts with US organizations, contact with individuals and organizations in the Palestine and Israel, and news reports from the region.
•Primary responsibility for keeping our section of the FOR web site updated, useful, and attractive
•Helping develop written materials for the program including publicity pieces, informational packets, preparatory materials for the delegation, follow-up packets
•Helping develop and expand contacts in the region and develop additional options for meetings and programs for the delegation
•Assisting in coordinating orientation weekend for each departing delegation and possibly leading some orientation sessions
•Working extensively with returning delegates organizing their follow-up work in building community awareness of the situation in Palestine and Israel, and influencing U.S. policy in the region
•Attending local conferences and workshops to talk about the program and recruit potential delegates
•If possible, participating in one of the delegations (preferably early in the internship)

III. Qualifications
•Commitment to nonviolence and the mission and vision of FOR
•Strong interest in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
•Commitment to working for an end to the Israeli occupation, human rights, and a just settlement to the conflict
•Previous experience in Israel and/or Palestine (the West Bank, Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem) strongly preferred
•Excellent writing skills, especially with publicity materials
•Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly with telephone communication
•Experience and/or ability in office management and record keeping
•Ability to work collaboratively in a two-person program
•Ability to handle a single living situation and build own social contacts. (While housing is provided for the IFPB intern, it is not in a group living situation as in Nyack.)
•Additional preferred skills: experience with public speaking, working knowledge of Arabic and/or Hebrew

IV.Terms of Internship
•Internship dates: July 1, 2004 through August 2005
•Internship hours: 35+ hours per week
•Compensation:
oMonthly living stipend: $650
oMonthly high cost of living supplement: $200
oHousing: provided (room in FOR members’ house with limited kitchen privileges) or arranged by intern and paid out of stipend
oFull health insurance coverage
o4 weeks paid vacation
•Program expenditures must be approved by supervisor

***For more information and an application please contact either Joe Groves or Gretchen Merryman at middleeast@forusa.org (in subject line write 'Internship') or 202.244.0821***

The Fellowship of Reconciliation, begun in 1914, is an interfaith peace organization composed of women and men who have joined together to explore the power of love and truth for resolving human conflict. While it has always been vigorous in its opposition toward and nuclear weapons, the FOR has insisted equally that this effort must be based on a commitment to the achieving of a just and peaceful world community, with full dignity and freedom for every human being. Our mission is to replace violence, racism and economic injustice with nonviolence, peace, and justice.

2004-02-12T08:55:00.000-08:00

Job
Iraq Program Manager
USAID
Washington, DC

Gerald C. Render, Management Team Leader
U.S. Agency for International Development
DCHA/Office of Transition Initiatives
Room 2.09-063, RRB
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20523-2900

Telephone: 202-712-0113
Fax: 202-216-3406
e-mail: grender@usaid.gov

Web Site: http://www.eps.gov/spg/AID/OP/WashingtonDC/DCHA%2DOTI%2D04%2D0594/SynopsisR.html

Deadline: open until filled

MARKET VALUE: $62,170 - $80,818
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One Year
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Iraq
SECURITY ACCESS: Secret
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens Only (Security Clearance Required)

I. SCOPE OF WORK

A. Introduction

OTI was created in 1994 as a distinct operating unit within USAID to help local partners advance peace and democracy in priority conflict-prone countries. Seizing critical windows of opportunity, OTI works on the ground to provide fast, flexible, short-term assistance targeted at key transition needs.

Countries experiencing a significant political transition in the midst of a disaster or emerging from civil conflict have unique needs that cannot be fully addressed by traditional disaster relief. Timely and effective assistance to promote and consolidate peaceful, democratic advances can make the difference between a successful and a failed transition.

OTI uses such mechanisms as support for re-integration of ex-combatants into civilian society; development of initiatives to promote national reconciliation; identification of quick-impact community self-help projects to meet urgent economic needs; and aid to independent media outlets and community-based organizations to help promote informed debate and broaden public participation.

For more information about OTI and its country programs please see: http://www.info.usaid.gov/hum_response/oti/

B. Program Overview

OTI is part of USAID’s Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). DCHA/OTI's strategic objectives are based on the premise that fast, direct, and overt political development assistance is needed as a catalyst to move countries beyond crisis to stability. When a crisis occurs in a country that is a particular priority for U.S. foreign policy, DCHA/OTI responds by rapidly designing and directly implementing a program aimed at addressing the fundamental constraints prohibiting the country from emerging from crisis.

USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives assists in securing peace by aiding indigenous, mostly non-governmental, civil society and media organizations. The typical DHCA/OTI country strategy involves: reshaping hard-line attitudes and perceptions; promoting democracy, human rights, and basic freedoms; disseminating objective information; and effecting positive political change - wherever and whenever possible.

Launched in April 2003, the Iraq Program is the largest operation in DCHA/OTI’s history. With field offices in four locations around the country, and an estimated $70 million annual budget, this two-year program plays an important part in the U.S. government’s comprehensive assistance program to promote peace and stability in Iraq. The program will be managed by a DCHA/OTI Country Representative, and implemented through contracts and cooperative agreements.

The DCHA/OTI-Iraq program will be managed out of the capital (Baghdad) and will maintain field offices in the north (Erbil), south (Basrah), and central (Hillah) regions of Iraq. DCHA/OTI headquarters will be located in the USAID Mission in Baghdad and staffed by a Country Representative, a Deputy Country Representative, a Program Operations Coordinator, a Program Manager, a Media Advisor and a Human Rights/Transitional Justice Advisor. Field office staff will report to their designated regional Team Leader, who will report to the Country Representative or his/her designee.

The purpose of this solicitation is to employ multiple Program Managers to participate in the management, design and implementation of the DCHA/OTI program in Iraq. Candidates will be hired at the salary level commensurate with their experience and minimum qualifications listed, below.

C. Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Manager’s principle responsibility will be the development and management of small grants, in close coordination with OTI’s implementing partners, as part of a comprehensive U.S. Government strategy.

The Program Manager’s duties will include, but not be limited to:

1. Managing a high-profile program in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that could eventually necessitate programming approximately $2 million a month in small grants per field office.
2. Supervising and managing local technical and administrative staff and designing staffing plans to meet overall program objectives and field office needs.
3. Maintaining staff morale in a difficult security and work environment.
4. Conceptualizing and designing local program strategies and priorities in close coordination with the Coalition Provisional Authority, the U.S. military, and the USAID-Iraq Mission.
5. Serving, as appropriate, as principal DCHA/OTI local representative to other coalition partners, international donors, local government representatives, United Nations officials, and local non-governmental organizations.
6. Coordinating, as appropriate, additional international assets and resources at the local level so that modest amounts of U.S. Government Transitional Assistance can leverage larger sums.
7. Formulating new programmatic approaches designed to seize critical windows of opportunity when and where they occur.
8. Adhering to DCHA/OTI Iraq operational plans including personnel management, security/evacuation management, logistics and property use guidelines, program and operations budgets.
9. Assessing on the ground performance of local contractors and grantees as part of the program effort.
10. Negotiating, as appropriate, program and project agreements with local governmental and non-governmental counterparts.
11. Providing regular programmatic and financial reports to the DCHA/OTI Country Representative.
12. Performing other duties and activities as required for the successful completion of the DCHA/OTI Iraq Program.

D. Minimum Qualifications

In order to be considered for the position a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below. Consideration and selection will be based on panel evaluation of the Minimum Qualifications and Evaluation Factors. Additionally, interviews and writing samples may be requested. Applicants are encouraged to write a brief appendix to a resume, OF-612 or SF-171 to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses the Minimum Qualifications and Evaluation Factors listed below.

The post of Program Manager is a mid-level position requiring a well-developed understanding of US foreign policy interests in general and Iraq in particular. Knowledge of Middle Eastern political culture, negotiation skills, conflict resolution techniques, and experience in contract and grant management, country program operation and project management, and superior political analysis and reporting skills are critical.

Knowledge of, and experience working with, international relief agencies, the United Nations, other donors, and local communities is essential. Prior field experience in countries engaged in civil conflict and overseas assignments with U.S. Government agencies, or other large international relief agencies, is important. Prior experience in political transition programs, relief, and development operations is strongly preferred. Experience working in OTI-like field operations is a plus.

The successful candidate will also possess excellent communications and analytical skills, and the ability to operate with high levels of autonomy, flexibility, responsibility and authority, while exercising sound judgment in a politically charged and challenging security environment.

a. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience and project management in USG foreign affairs agencies or international organizations.
b. Minimum of five (5) years experience with one or more of the following:
Mediation/arbitration
Conflict resolution
Democracy/governance
Human rights activities
Contract/grant management
Economic development
c. Minimum of four (4) years professional experience in political transition or humanitarian assistance overseas
d. Graduate degree, or undergraduate degree with minimum of four years of demonstrated experience showing increased responsibility.
e. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain U.S. Government security and medical clearances.

E. Evaluation Factors

The following evaluation factors are listed in their descending order of importance and will be the basis for the evaluation all applications that meet the Minimum Qualifications. All applications will be evaluated and scored based on the application, documentation submitted with the application, and the following factors. The evaluation committee may conduct interviews by phone or in person.

· Demonstrated experience in conceptualization, design and management of similar post-conflict and/or political transition programs and with emergency operations in conflict-prone settings;

· Demonstrated ability to consistently perform in a high visibility, high-pressure environment, especially in emergency or crisis situations;

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as ability to operate independently in difficult circumstances;

· Demonstrated ability to motivate and guide local staff, contractors and grantees in complex situations and a challenging security environment;

· Demonstrated experience of successful interaction with local counterparts on both the lowest and highest political, social, and economic levels;

· In-depth knowledge of current dynamics in Iraq;

· Fluency in Arabic;

· Active U.S. government security and medical clearance;

For additional information about the position and about applying, please visit: http://216.35.173.248/EPSData/AID/Synopses/11471/DCHA-OTI-04-0594/IraqSolicitationTemplate.doc

2004-02-11T15:39:00.000-08:00

Internship
Conflict Resolution Summer Intern
unpaid
Center for Conflict Resolution
Chicago, Illinois

Annalisa Harrington, Manager of Mediation Services
11 E. Adams, Ste. 500
Chicago, IL 60603
Fax: (312)922-6463
Email: aharrington@ccrchicago.org
*NO PHONE INQUIRIES ACCEPTED*

http://www.ccrchicago.org

Deadline: March 12, 2004

The mission of the Center for Conflict Resolution is to work with people to manage and resolve conflict. Every year, CCR trains hundreds of volunteers and provides free mediation services for over 2,000 cases involving courthouses, businesses and communities throughout Chicago.

This summer internship will provide a comprehensive view of mediation, career opportunities in conflict resolution, and the structure of a not-for-profit organization. The intern's most important role will be to serve as an active participant of the case management team. Duties include briefing and debriefing mediators on current cases, educating the public about mediation, and setting up mediations with involved parties. The intern will also visit and observe CCR's mediation programs throughout Chicago and surrounding areas, and receive training in our intensive 40-hour mediation skills training course. Dependant on post-training certification, the intern may also have the opportunity to mediate him/herself.

In addition to the case management responsibilities, the intern will dedicate time to projects that reflect both his or her individual interests and the present needs of the organization. Possible projects could include assisting the Development Director with PR research and event planning, or working with the Directors of Training and Volunteer Development to coordinate training courses and continuing eduacation events held at the Center for volunteers.

The internship generally spans the summer months, June through August, but exact start and end dates are flexible. CCR tries to accomodate scheduling conflicts such as other jobs, but the internship is designed to be a 35-40 hour per week position, and office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm, and 9am-2:30pm on Fridays.

Qualifications: Undergraduates with two to three years of completed
education and graduate students welcome.

Languages: English, Spanish a plus

To apply: Please mail or fax resumes and cover letters to:
Annalisa Harrington, Manager of Mediation Services
11 E. Adams, Ste. 500
Chicago, IL 60603
Fax: (312)922-6463
Email: aharrington@ccrchicago.org
Last day to apply: March 12, 2004
*NO PHONE INQUIRIES ACCEPTED*

2004-02-11T15:18:00.000-08:00

Internship
Conflict Resolution Education & Outreach Intern
Stipend: $400
The Association for Conflict Resolution
Washington, DC
202-464-9700

Deadline: January 23, 2004

The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) seeks a graduate-level student of conflict resolution who has experience in conflict resolution education (i.e., conflict resolution in K-12 and higher education settings) to perform a combination of substantive research and writing projects, administrative tasks, and other duties in support of ACR’s efforts to promote conflict resolution education. This intern will also work on a variety of outreach projects related to ACR’s public policy initiatives.
Hours: 10-15/week; start February 2004 and end late April/early May 2004.
Stipend: $400
Start date: February 05, 2004
End date: April 30, 2004

To apply, send a letter of interest and a resume via e-mail to acr@acrnet.org.

2004-02-07T17:46:00.000-08:00

Job
Development Associate-Foundations
Seeds of Peace
New York, NY

Jennifer Soper – Development Associate Search
Seeds of Peace
370 Lexington Ave., Suite 401
New York, NY 10017

Fax 212-573-8047

Web Site: http://www.seedsofpeace.org/

Deadline: March 01, 2004

General responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Conduct donor and foundation prospect research, and prioritize grants from a wide variety of private, and public foundations and institutions using online research tools.
2. Complete grant applications, submit applications in a timely manner, and provide required progress reports after grants are awarded.
3. Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures.
4. Develop and write proposals for submittal in collaboration with Director of Donor Relations, program directors and other staff.
5. Create thank you templates for foundation related donors.
6.Develop and update grant submissions and reporting calendar.
7. Donor communications, including drafting correspondence and effectively communicating by telephone and in-person
8. Data analytics, including creating segmented communications strategies for online newsletter and direct mail campaigns
9. Provide general administrative support, including filing, mass mailing, and office organization.

Additional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, experience working in a nonprofit organization, superior writing, research, communication, organizational, and time management skills, demonstrated passion for our mission, ability to work well under pressure, and to handle several projects at one time. Familiarity with development databases preferred. Highly proficient online research and computer skills required. Knowledge of the Middle East preferred.

How to Apply:
Submit a letter summarizing what you would bring to this position and why you want to work for SOP along with your resume, two short writing samples, and three references to info@seedsofpeace.org

Or

Attn: Jennifer Soper – Development Associate Search
Seeds of Peace
370 Lexington Ave., Suite 401
New York, NY 10017

or

Fax 212-573-8047

2004-02-06T10:01:00.000-08:00

Job
Program Manager (Conflict Mitigation)
USAID - Overseas Missions
Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty

Beth Salamanca, Contracting Officer
Phone +7 3272 50 76 17
Fax +7 3272 50 76 35
Email bsalamanca@usaid.gov

Tatiana Rossova, Personnel Assistant
Phone 7 3272 50 76 17
Fax 7 3272 50 76 35
Email trossova@usaid.gov

Deadline: Feb 06, 2004

MARKET VALUE: $62,170 - $80,818 per annum (GS-13 equivalent) with 25% Post Differential

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/CENTRAL ASIA, Almaty, Kazakhstan

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A) BACKGROUND USAID/CAR Background: Central Asia borders Russia, China, Iran and Afghanistan. Due to its location amidst these neighbors and its substantial oil and gas reserves, Central Asia is a region of considerable geopolitical and strategic interest to the United States. With a total population of 55 million and dozens of ethnic groups, the five new nations of the region are emerging from isolation and almost two centuries of Russian domination. A recent civil war, threats of religious extremism, ethnic rivalries, authoritarian governments, and lack of viable institutions make Central Asia a particular challenge for USAID. USAID's Regional Mission for Central Asia (USAID/CAR) is responsible, in close consultation with the five U.S. Ambassadors in the region, for the design and management of USAID assistance programs in five republics. The central office is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan with offices in Tashkent, Uzbekistan; Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; Osh, Kyrgyzstan; Ashgabat, Turkmenistan; and Dushanbe, Tajikistan. USAID/CAR is one of the Agency's largest Missions responsible for approximately $90 million of assistance annually, with activities totaling $400 million in the areas of energy and environment, economics and finance, democracy and media, and health and humanitarian assistance. It works in partnership with over 70 grantee and contractor teams. USAID/CAR's assistance seeks to expand opportunities for participation, livelihood and quality of life for the citizens of the Central Asian Republics. Staff frequently travels to each of the five countries to manage and monitor assistance. Conflict Mitigation Program Background Information: A. USAID/CAR?s conflict prevention and community action programs build social stability in key regions of Central Asia by improving living conditions and economic opportunities through community action and organization. The programs includes cooperative agreements with: Mercy Corps International for cross-border activities in the Ferghana Valley; Mercy Corps International for activities in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan; ACDI/VOCA for activities in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan; CHF for activities in southern Uzbekistan; Aga Khan Foundation for activities in Tajikistan; and UNDP for activities in Tajikistan. Specific activities within these programs: - Rehabilitate and improve the social and public infrastructure of communities aimed at reducing conflict; - Provide loan and business development opportunities to micro and small enterprises; - Facilitate dialogue in and among communities to address potential sources of conflict; and - Build community organizational, self-governance, and advocacy capabilities To ensure that USAID/CAR is meeting the needs of local communities, and to reinforce democratic processes, decisions regarding the selection of specific community development infrastructure projects such as schools, health clinics, domestic/potable community water delivery systems, and social service/community centers, involve the local community. Geographic Focus: The USAID/CAR Conflict Mitigation Program focuses on particular regions where the potential for conflict and extremism is greatest: the southern portions of Uzbekistan; the Ferghana Valley (Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan (including Batken)); southern Kazakhstan; non-Ferghana Valley regions of Tajikistan; and the Lebap region of Turkmenistan. The Ferghana Valley is a key geographic focus of USAID/CAR?s program that has activities in all three countries comprising the Valley. USAID/CAR works in the Ferghana Valley with local non-governmental organizations, the independent media and legal reform, substantial health care reform, support to small businesses including, micro-lending, capacity building for economic and business faculties, and significant investment in water and irrigation management. In 2002, USAID/CAR expanded its Ferghana Valley activities to include a conflict mitigation program that spans all three countries, as well as other regions in Central Asia. Types and Scope of Activities Envisioned: The Conflict Mitigation Program is designed to focus on the following activities/areas: Community Mobilization: This activity utilizes a regional approach to reduce resource-based conflict through community mobilization and enhances cross-border and multi-ethnic linkages over a three-year period, by empowering cross-border and multi-ethnic communities to identify and address sources of conflict through constructive dialogue and action planning. The community action programs will focus on enhancing community infrastructure, living conditions, and economic opportunities through improved community dialogue and collective action. To ensure that USAID investments are sustainable and meet the needs of local communities we are assisting, all infrastructure repairs or new construction are selected through a participatory process involving citizens and local government/ leadership of the community. Introduction of participatory, democratic practices through this project will also bolster USAID?s objectives in building a democratic culture in Central Asia. Infrastructure: To the maximum extent possible, USAID is building linkages with other sectors in which USAID is working to ensure maximum synergies between reform processes and improved infrastructure. These include health, water, and other activities that strengthen and improve communities. A secondary factor is the breadth of the impact, targeting those activities that will touch as many lives in the community as possible. A final consideration is sustainability. While it should not be the driving factor for selection, we are targeting those types of infrastructure projects that are most likely to be sustainable in the long term.

B) STATEMENT OF DUTIES Basic Function of the Position: The Program Manager will support USAID/CAR?s regional conflict prevention program in Central Asia. The Program Manager will also work with USAID Technical Offices and other donors to coordinate related activities in the Ferghana Valley, southern Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and southern Kazakhstan. As most of the responsibilities of this position are located outside of Almaty, it is expected that up to 50% of the incumbent?s time will be spent traveling in the region. The incumbent will serve as the Cognizant Technical Officer (CTO) for 4-8 grants, cooperative agreements or contracts for conflict mitigation activities. S/he will manage community action programs that build social stability and alleviate sources of conflict in key regions of Central Asia. The Program Manager will coordinate with the USAID/CAR Conflict Prevention Team, USAID country offices, US Embassies, and local officials to ensure conflict prevention and community action programs are effectively coordinated on a regional basis. The Program Manager will coordinate, monitor, evaluate, recommend solutions, and report on USAID-financed activities in the Ferghana Valley areas of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan; southern Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and southern Kazakhstan. As the Program Manager will have significant independence, particularly given the regional nature of the work, he/she will be responsible for reporting (both verbal and written) on all fieldwork to the DM Director and/or his/her designee. S/he will also work closely with each of the USAID offices in countries in which conflict mitigation activities are taking place.

Please see http://www.eps.gov/spg/AID/OM/ALM/57%2D2003amended/SynopsisR.html for more details.

2003-10-27T13:36:00.000-08:00

Job
Administrative Coordinator
War Resisters League
New York, NY

Judith@warresisters.org
or
Hiring Committee, WRL
339 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212-228-0450
Fax: 212-228-6193
http://www.warresisters.org

Deadline: October 27, 2003

Area of Focus: Peace and Conflict Resolution
Salary: $32,649.92 plus benefits

Eighty-year-old peace organization seeks full-time Administrative Coordinator to oversee and coordinate office systems and fiscal/budgetary matters; facilitate fund-raising and organizational development; provide general administration and scheduling coordination for staff and volunteers of national office; and share general office duties with other staff.

The ideal candidate will have substantial administrative and office coordination experience with peace and justice or non-profit organizations and experience with fiscal/budget/bookkeeping matters, along with demonstrated capacity for self-directed work, good facilitation skills, computer skills (e.g., word processing, database, HTML, email), ability to work well with others and be flexible, and willingness to take on responsibility and be accountable to others. S/he will also have commitment to and knowledge of nonviolent methods of social and political change and will agree with WRL’s Statement of Purpose and with the League’s declared priorities.

The War Resisters League considers all war a crime against humanity and works to remove all the causes of war. Historically, members have been associated with war tax resistance, conscientious objection and support for conscientious objectors, and organizing civil disobedience and nonviolent direct action campaigns to oppose war and militarism and seek justice and peace.

Additional Qualifications:
Organizing, fundraising, and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks/Quicken) experience, fundraising experience, and excellent writing/analytical skills a plus.

How to Apply:
Cover letter, resume, to Hiring Committee, WRL, 339 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10012, or to Judith@warresisters.org

2003-10-06T14:49:00.000-07:00

Job
Associate Director
Indianapolis Peace House
(Plowshares Peace Studies Project)
Indianapolis, Indiana

Julie Bruns, Peace Studies Program Associate
Earlham College
E-Mail: brunsju@earlham.edu
Phone: (765) 983-1305
Fax: (765) 983-1229
http://www.earlham.edu/~pags/plowshares.html

Deadline: October 31, 2003

Job Category: Public relations, Project management, Marketing, Grants administration, Event planning, Administration

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Area of Focus: Community Building and Renewal, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Poverty and Hunger, Race and Ethnicity, Women's Issues

Indianapolis Peace House is a joint project of Earlham College, Goshen College and Manchester College in metropolitan Indianapolis. Peace House will be the site of a semester-long study-away program in peace studies and conflict resolution for undergraduates from the three colleges and other colleges and universities. We expect the first group of students in fall 2004. Peace House will also be a site for workshops, conferences and other peace studies-related gatherings, and a resource for conflict resolution and peace studies education in its neighborhood and in metropolitan Indianapolis.

Responsibilities: The Associate Director will take primary responsibility for the undergraduate study-away program at Peace House. The program will be a residential experience, and involve both coursework and a supervised internship. The Associate Director will work closely academic officers at Earlham, Goshen, and Manchester Colleges on program and curriculum matters. S/he will recruit students for the program at the three colleges and at other colleges and universities, coordinate program activities while the program is in session, and oversee internship placements for students in the program. The Associate Director will report to the Peace House Executive Director and assist the Executive Director in other Peace House-related activities and initiatives.

General Information: Indianapolis Peace House is a major component of the Plowshares Peace Studies Collaborative of Earlham, Goshen and Manchester Colleges. This is a collaboration among three Indiana colleges each affiliated with an historic peace church: Earlham College (Quaker), Goshen College (Mennonite), and Manchester College (Church of the Brethren). The collaboration is supported in its initial years by a grant from Lilly Endowment. After this initial period, we expect Peace House will be a self-sustaining organization. The broad aims of the Plowshares project are to strengthen peace studies as a field of study in Indiana, across the United States and around the world.

Additional Qualifications:
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required for this position, and an advanced degree in an appropriate field is preferred. The successful candidate should have a record of experience in mediation, conflict resolution or peace studies related activities; experience with program administration in a college or university setting; and experience or demonstrated enthusiasm for recruiting students to a program.

How to Apply:
Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Please send a letter of application outlining your interest and experience, a curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references. Please submit applications either by mail or electronically to:

Julie Bruns, Peace Studies Program Associate
E-Mail: brunsju@earlham.edu
Phone: (765) 983-1305

2003-10-06T14:43:00.000-07:00

Job
Executive Director
Indianapolis Peace House
(Plowshares Peace Studies Project)
Indianapolis, Indiana

Julie Bruns, Peace Studies Program Associate
Earlham College
E-Mail: brunsju@earlham.edu
Phone: (765) 983-1305
Fax: (765) 983-1229
http://www.earlham.edu/~pags/plowshares.html

Deadline: October 31, 2003

Job Category: Public relations, Grants administration, Project management, Marketing
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Area of Focus: Community Building and Renewal, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Poverty and Hunger, Race and Ethnicity, Religion

Indianapolis Peace House is a joint project of Earlham College, Goshen College and Manchester College in metropolitan Indianapolis. Peace House will be the site of a semester-long study-away program in peace studies and conflict resolution for undergraduates from the three colleges and other colleges and universities. We expect the first group of students in fall 2004. Peace House will also be a site for workshops, conferences and other peace studies-related gatherings, and a resource for conflict resolution and peace studies education in its neighborhood and in metropolitan Indianapolis.

Responsibilities: The Executive Director will be the chief executive officer for the new non-profit Indianapolis Peace House, and will be broadly responsible for the budget, facility, personnel and programs of Peace House. Reporting to the Executive Director will be an Associate Director, who will take primary responsibility for the undergraduate study away program, and a secretary.

The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors of Peace House, and also be an ex officio member of the Board. The Board is composed of the Presidents of the three colleges, six others appointed (two apiece) by the Presidents and the Executive Director.

A special focus of the work of the Executive Director will be establishing and sustaining relationships with organizations providing internships for Peace House students, and for establishing and sustaining relationships with other organizations and individuals in the wider Indianapolis community with whom Peace House may work in concert.

General Information: Indianapolis Peace House is a major component of the Plowshares Peace Studies Collaborative of Earlham, Goshen and Manchester Colleges. This is a collaboration among three Indiana colleges each affiliated with an historic peace church: Earlham College (Quaker), Goshen College (Mennonite), and Manchester College (Church of the Brethren). The collaboration is supported in its initial years by a grant from Lilly Endowment. After this initial period, we expect Peace House will be a self-sustaining organization. The broad aims of the Plowshares project are to strengthen peace studies as a field of study in Indiana, across the United States and around the world.

Additional Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a record of successful experience in organizational leadership, and demonstrated interest and experience in issues of mediation, conflict resolution, peace studies or community development. An advanced degree in an appropriate field of study and experience working in a college or university setting are also desirable.

How to Apply:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Please send a letter of application outlining your interest and experience, a curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references. Please submit applications electronically to:

Julie Bruns, Peace Studies Program Associate
Earlham College
E-Mail: brunsju@earlham.edu
Phone: (765) 983-1305

2003-10-06T14:23:00.000-07:00

Job
Communications Coordinator
AFS-USA
New York, NY

Wanda Castillo
jobs@afs.org
AFS - USA
198 Madison Avenue, 8th floor
New York 10016
Ph: 212 299 9000, ext 418
Fax: 212-299-9095
http://www.afs.org/usa

Deadline: October 31, 2003

Area of Focus: Education
Salary: $35,000.00 to $40,000.00 yearly
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)

Responsible to: Manager Production Services/Senior Designer, Marketing & Communications

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Communications Coordinator for AFS-USA works closely with the Manager of Production Services/Senior Graphic Designer, M &C consultants, Project Coordinator, and Production Coordinator of AFS.

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, executing, and evaluating specific marketing and communications projects, programs, and activities that are targeted to accomplish goals and objectives of AFS-USA. Assignments will address sending and hosting recruitment, volunteer development and recruitment, and building visibility for AFS through marketing and communications endeavors.

The Communications Coordinator is also responsible for managing the distribution of communications pieces for a variety of platforms (newsletters, AFS Online, email communications to all AFS constituents, etc.). This enables AFS to communicate to internal audiences (staff, volunteers, board, etc.). It also enables AFS to communicate to external audiences (participants, educators, host families, natural families, and partners—network and institutional).

The Communications Coordinator is expected to work both independently and as part of a team with the Marketing & Communications Department to help develop, build, and sustain the Department. Strong business writing skills and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage several projects at once and keep them on schedule is necessary.

FUNCTIONS AND TASKS

Planning and Administrative Support

• Develops, implements and supports the full utilization of systems designed to ensure financial control and achievement of maximum value for expenditures; to ensure high quality and on-schedule production and accurate and effective communications; and to streamline efficiency and maximize effectiveness of the department overall, especially in terms of providing reliable and satisfying service to the field.
• Responsible for record keeping including financial records. Also responsible for meeting and travel logistics, departmental filing, and agendas and minutes of staff meetings.
• Facilitates communication for Vice President, Program Operations & Marketing, Manager of Production Services/Senior Designer, Marketing and Communications consultants.
• Develops, implements, and maintains all Marketing & Communications systems as they relate to public relations, communications, and marketing endeavors of the Department.
• Develops, implements, and maintains all public relations mailing lists and media logs, as well as the Media Relations database.
• Responsible for the AFS bi-monthly clipping report and postings to AFS Online on behalf of the Department.
• Works with AFS volunteers, staff, consultants and sub-contractors who assist with projects where applicable and necessary.
• Assists with gathering market research and with keeping the department abreast of developments in the field of student exchange, competitor information, and industry information, trends and developments.

Coordination of Marketing Projects

• Responsible for specific marketing projects as they relate to the goals and objectives of the Department. This responsibility includes writing, editing, conceptual development, implementation, coordination, keeping projects on schedule, and evaluation.
• Assists with conceptual development, writing, editing, proofreading, organization, gathering of information and graphics, design, print production and distribution plan for a wide variety of AFS print materials including the AFS Study abroad catalog, brochures, flyers, promotional pieces, mailings, advertising, advertorial copy, etc.
• Responsible for working within Marketing & Communications to see that direct mailing campaigns are kept on-schedule, assisting in the conceptual development, writing, editing, and evaluation of marketing campaigns for materials sent out to targeted groups and assisting in the research of lists and venues for extending the promotion of campaigns and increasing target audiences.
• Assists with other projects, as requested.

Coordination of Communications & Public Relations Projects

• Responsible for the conceptual development, writing and editing, implementation and evaluation of specific communications campaigns working with the Marketing & Communications consultant and independently.
• Responsible for conceptual development, writing and editing of internal communications pieces that are developed by Marketing and Communications for distribution to field staff and volunteers.
• Responsible for writing and editing a wide variety of public relations materials and making them available to AFS staff and volunteers including press release templates, project cards, public service announcements, media communications, etc.
• Responsible for sending media materials and follow-up, maintaining media logs, maintaining the clipping report, and maintaining all media lists
• Assists with the preparation of press kits and media background materials, and works with the Marketing & Communications Consultant to keep the AFS Press Kit online current and professional.
• Works with AFS field staff and volunteers on individual requests for information and materials on an as-needed basis.

Internal Communications Program Management

• Assist with and is responsible for developing, writing, editing, and disseminating communications pieces to AFS staff and volunteers on behalf of President, Vice President for Program Operations & Marketing, and the Department. And works with the Department to maintain ongoing communications with field staff and volunteers.
• Implements programs for ongoing dissemination to all stakeholders of news and information about AFS.
• Utilizes AFS Online on a continual basis as an important and effective tool to communicate with staff and volunteers, encourage and engage their participation and support, and increase the ways in which they use AFS Online to effectively implement, coordinate, evaluate and share successes with regard to M&C activities, strategies and campaigns, and to keep audiences informed of activities, projects and progress not only with regard to AFS but also within the industry.
• Initiates, assists with and coordinates advocacy efforts on behalf of AFS, and also in ways that actively engage staff and volunteers in advocacy activities that support recruitment, programs, projects and activities, and to help build visibility for AFS as an organization and as a leader in the industry.
• Works with internal clients to add and update old documents, forms, and manuals in the AFS Online library and hand book sections.
• Works with MC and other departments to write up AFS Online newsletter postings and “What’s New” items.
• Edits for MIS a bi-monthly e letter to AFS Online users detailing recent changes, additions, and new network functionality.

Production/Editorial Services Liaison

• Works with other members of the M & C Department to ensure the timely and high quality production of certain print and electronic publications, displays and signage, web materials, and merchandise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years experience in marketing and/or public relations, preferably in non-profit or educational environment or in marketing of intangibles. (Comparable experience will be considered.)
• Strong project management, planning, organizational, and communications skills.
• At least three years of experience as a project manager for public relations or marketing projects that involve both internal and external communications.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to proofread and produce publications without errors.
• Word-processing skills: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel necessary. Quark, Photoshop, desirable.
• Two years of experience in print production or comparable experience.
• Experience in marketing to teens and families; and experience in working with volunteers highly desirable.
• Creativity, flexibility, ability to work under pressure, necessary.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to strict deadlines as well as work as a member of a team responsible for a portion of projects or responsible as a coordinator to keep projects on schedule.
• Ability to extract maximum value for resources expended necessary.
• International travel for education or business desirable.

2003-10-06T14:08:00.000-07:00

Job
Education Program Associate
Association for Conflict Resolution
Washington, DC

Jennifer Druliner
jobs@acresolution.org
Fax: 202-464-9720
Phone: 202-464-9700 (no calls)
http://www.acresolution.org

Deadline: November 23, 2003

Area of Focus: Peace and Conflict Resolution
Salary: 35,000
Education: No minimum requirement

Do you have experience in conflict resolution education and educational public policy? You may be just the person we are looking for!

Professional association in the downtown D.C. area seeks a skilled professional with a background in conflict resolution education to help fulfill the mission of the organization in a rapidly changing environment.

Essential skills include experience with conflict resolution education and the secondary and higher education systems; ability to multi-task; attention to detail; excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written); ability to work as part of a multicultural team as well as independently; project management skills; networking skills; budgeting experience; flexibility; integrity; and creativity. Educational policy experience and a master’s degree are preferred.

Excellent benefits, nearby access to Metro, and a pleasant work environment.

To apply, send your resume, a cover letter detailing your conflict resolution education and association/education policy experience via e-mail (jobs@acresolution.org), or fax (202-464-9720). No phone calls.

2003-10-05T22:31:00.000-07:00

Job
Site Director
Peace Games, Inc. of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts

ATTN: Nadine Marcellus
Nadine@peacegames.org
Phone: (617) 464-2600
Fax: (617) 464-1174
H/R, Peace Games, 285 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127

www.peacegames.org

Deadline: October 15, 2003

Area of Focus: Children and Youth, Education, Peace and Conflict Resolution
Job Category: Education & Training
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Languages: English, Haitian Creole, Spanish

About Peace Games
Peace Games (www.peacegames.org) was founded in 1992 on the belief that young people have the power and responsibility to change the world. It is an innovative violence prevention program that teaches elementary school students to be peacemakers. The unique Peace Games approach engages whole school communities- families, teachers, teen and college volunteers – to teach lessons of cooperation, communication and conflict resolution using games and community service projects. Peace Games is a national non-profit and is entering a period of expansion.

About the Position
Site Directors are responsible for building and supporting the collaboration between Peace Games and a school community. Responsibilities include: forming and facilitating a school leadership team to focus on creating a sustainable Peace Games program in the school, recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers, overseeing curriculum implementation and community service learning projects, fundraising, coordinating parent outreach and serving as part of the senior program staff team. In addition, all staff members share responsibility for: teaching a weekly Peace Games class in an elementary school, staff meetings and retreats, office cleaning and other Peace Games project such as organizational-wide committees, fundraising and public relations.

The goals of Peace Games are to:
• Empower children with the skills, knowledge, relationships and opportunities to be peacemakers.
• Engage all community members (students, families, teachers, volunteers, organizations and businesses) to support children as peacemakers.
• Inspire a new generation of educators and activists.
• Change how society thinks about violence and young people.
The Impact of Peace Games
Since Peace Games was founded, we have worked with over 20,000 elementary school students in 64 schools in Boston and Los Angeles. Our volunteers have completed over 90,000 hours of service and we’ve supported over 1,100 teachers and school staff to extend the lessons of Peace Games across subjects. Peace Games has created hundreds of family newsletters and over 9,000 family members have encouraged peacemaking at home by working with us. This year alone we have worked with 4,600 students in 10 schools in Boston, Cambridge, Los Angeles and Fairbanks, Alaska.

Nuts and Bolts
Recently, we revised all the major components of our staffing strategy to strengthen our ability to recruit, retain and develop great people for our mission. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive benefits package. We offer traditional benefits like medical insurance (100% coverage of individual premium) and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution as well as a generous flexible paid time off policy (start at 23 days a year), a creative Family and Medical Emergency Time Bank, and a medical and family leave program. Our performance reviews and innovative compensation program are designed to recognize and reward performance and professional growth. We are committed to the development of our staff, and promoting from within.

Looking to the Next Five Years
This is an incredible time in Peace Games history. With our proven track record we are taking on ambitious plans: to share the unique Peace Games model with new communities and to build a learning network of Peace Games schools throughout the country. By shifting away from the resource intensive model running local school sites to building the learning network, we can reach a far greater number of young peacemakers.

Additional Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate

Peace Games is committed to creating a safe, supportive workplace. We are looking for talented, flexible people with the energy and initiative needed for a young non-profit. Applicants must be dedicated to our mission and be committed to supporting a diverse, collaborative and nurturing community that values the peacemaking potential of all people. An ideal candidate would possess the following:
• Strong supervisory and facilitation skills  Ability to effectively manage conflict and pressure
• K – 8 teaching experience  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks  Some weekend and evening flexibility
• Experience managing a budget  Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Creative, independent worker  Must be a self-starter

Preferred skills: M.Ed. or equivalent, teacher certification, experience with high school and college volunteers, connections to Boston area, fluency in Spanish and Haitian Creole.

How to Apply:
To be considered for a position, please send me a resume and cover letter with any supporting information. Please address the following questions in your cover letter.
• What would your dream job look like? What are those tasks and jobs you love to do? What are those things, if you could, you would like to avoid?
• What are your strongest skills (no time for modesty!)? What are skills you want to develop?
• How do you connect with the mission of Peace Games?

Email:Nadine@peacegames.org
Mail: H/R, Peace Games, 285 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127, attn: Nadine Marcellus or Fax:617-464-1174

2003-10-05T22:05:00.000-07:00

Job
Policy Officer
Women Waging Peace
Washington, DC

ATTN: Michelle Page
michelle_page@huntalternatives.org
http://www.egmontassociates.com

Deadline: October 10, 2003

Area of Focus: Peace and Conflict Resolution, Women's Issues
Job Category: Activism & Organizing
Salary: $50,000
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)

The Washington, DC office of the Hunt Alternatives Fund program, Women Waging Peace, is seeking a staff-level policy officer to participate in the development and implementation of a program to connect to and work with policy shapers of national and international organizations in DC and NYC.

Additional Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be an independent worker with strong policy connections in the area of women in peace making, have experience working with the United Nations and/or U.S. Department of Defense and in organizing and executing meetings, events and public presentations.

How to Apply:
DC applicants preferred. Please send resume, a letter describing your interests, and salary requirements to michelle_page@huntalternatives.org. Resumes submitted after 10/10/03 will not be considered.

2003-10-05T21:44:00.000-07:00

Job
Senior Political/Social Scientist and Democracy Advisor
Bureau for Europe and Eurasia, Program Office
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Washington, DC
SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-03-1915

ATTN: Marcelle J. Wijesinghe
U.S. Agency for Int'l Development
M/OP/REG/EGAS, RRB Room # 7.09-034
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20523-7900
TELEPHONE: (202) 712-1061
FAX: (202) 216-3396
E-MAIL: mwijesinghe@usaid.gov

Website: http://www.eps.gov/spg/AID/OP/WashingtonDC/M%2DOP%2D03%2D1915/Attachments.html

Please visit the above website for specific application procedures.

Deadline: October 27, 2003

MARKET VALUE: $81,602 - $106,086 (GS-14)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year with option to renew for up to five years
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, D.C.
SECURITY ACCESS: Secret
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Contract Objectives: As senior political/social scientist for the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia (E&E), Strategic Planning & Analysis Division, the incumbent will provide a multi-disciplinary approach to monitoring and interpreting socio-political conditions in the region and anticipating issues for program analysis, strategy, and graduation exercises. He/she will oversee and articulate the interplay of democracy issues with other aspects of the bureau strategy: economic growth and social transition. He/she will conceptually expand the E&E program’s articulation of the democracy and governance area to include the underlying values associated with participatory democracy and the necessary conditions for conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution. Technical staff in the bureau looks in-depth at the sub-sectors of democracy (e.g., elections, media, conflict, NGO support). The work executed under this contract complements this technical expertise by looking across the component parts of democracy and analyzing democracy information in the larger context of transition in a country and regional setting. As a key player in the E&E bureau program office, the incumbent will interface with E&E technical offices, USAID’s Bureau for Policy and Program Coordination, the Office of the State Coordinator for Europe and Eurasia, and other Donors on socio-political matters in the E&E region and their impact on program policy and strategy.

The incumbent also must bring excellent writing skills to the fore. He or she may be expected to make a written contribution to a range of matters, including overviews appearing in the Bureau’s Budget Justification Document for Congress and the Bureau Program Budget Submission directed to the Office of Management and Budget, written testimony to Congress – both on the Senate and House side, and speeches, to name but a few.

Statement of Work:

Under the supervision of the SPA Division Chief and with guidance from the Director of E&E’s Program Office, the incumbent will:

Democracy & Governance:
• Contribute to and inform multi-disciplinary analyses which are the basis for recommendations on new policies and strategies for democracy programs.
• Coordinate the development of an agenda for the E&E Bureau that will address practical information and analytic requirements directly related to democracy program activities.
• Coordinate the development of a democracy issues agenda for pre-strategy consultations.
• Interface with the E&E democracy office, USAID’s global pillar bureau, and the State Coordinator’s Office on bureau strategy, analysis and program performance issues in the area of democracy & governance.

Conflict Mitigation:
• Play a lead role in monitoring conflict in the region, reporting on trends and integrating this information into strategy consultations and the analytical agenda.
• All Missions in preparing their strategy documents are responsible for carrying out a conflict assessment; the incumbent will monitor this requirement, assisting the Mission as required to meet this requirement.
• Represent the E&E bureau on the PPC Conflict working group.
• Work with the Bureau’s chief economist in the development of a conflict early warning system.

Bureau Analytical Agenda:
• Identify possible topics for the agenda. As needed, assist in the development of scopes of work for studies or their review. As requested by the SPA division chief, oversee the implementation of specific studies and disseminate findings in a manner relevant to the E&E bureau and field missions.
• Oversee the Community Development and Conflict study currently under way that is examining the effectiveness of USAID’s community development work in mitigating conflict.

Country-Specific Tasks:
• As requested by the division chief, coordinate specific pre-strategy consultations and/or strategy reviews.
• Help develop and/or review country-specific information related to various bureau and Agency documents (e.g., Budget Justification Documents to Congress, FSA or SEED reports, Bureau Program Budget Submission, etc.).
• Develop a fairly detailed understanding of E&E country democracy programs as a basis for judging progress and capturing lessons for wider application.

Other:
• Undertake special assignments or respond to ad hoc work requirements levied by the Director of E&E’s Program Office, his/her designee, or Bureau Senior Management.
• Assist in writing a variety of documents ranging from the Bureau Budget Justification Document, the Bureau Program Budget Submission, Congressional testimony, speeches for the AA/E&E and DAAs/EE, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. An advanced degree in the social sciences or related field.
2. At least five years progressively responsible experience in analyzing and/or writing about democratic transition in Europe and Eurasia.
3. Demonstrated understanding of democracy, conflict, and associated issues within the context of the E&E region.
4. Travel and/or practical experience in some part of the E&E region.
5. Experience working with USAID, Department of State, and/or international development organizations.
6. Strong writing and strategic thinking skills are required.

2003-08-11T07:01:00.000-07:00

Job
Senior Program Associate
Conflict Resolution Program
The Carter Center
Atlanta, GA
Fax: 404-727-1922
ATTN: Kevin Moody
JOB #138293
www.cartercenter.org

The Senior Program Associate will assists the Director, Senior Associate Director, and the Associate Executive Director of Peace Programs in designing, implementing, and evaluating the program’s mission and strategy.

Designs, implements and coordinates activities of the Conflict Resolution Program, including projects, conferences, field missions, and other daily activities. Tasks include:
project development, implementation, and management; grant development; budget planning; program promotion; report production; and networking.

Incumbent provides staff support and/or leadership on short-term trips to countries of potential programmatic interest. Incumbent may supervise staff, interns, and/or volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas.
Five years related program management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-graduate degree in conflict resolution, international relations, area studies, international law, or related field. Five years of experience in international conflict resolution issues including negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and program design.

Incumbent should be detail-oriented and well organized, assertively following up on issues and bringing activities to closure. A high level of personal energy and positive attitude are essential. Strong writing and communication skills and competence with computer applications is a must. Experience working with conflict in Africa and Asia is preferred. Familiarity with NGOs and project-based fundraising a plus. Foreign language skills needed, preferably in French.

To be considered for this position, you must apply to the Emory University
Employment Department.

1. You may apply online at http://hr1.hr.emory.edu/employment/jobpost.nsf OR
2. Fax a resume and cover letter to 404-727-1922 ATTN: Kevin Moody JOB #138293.

2003-07-30T12:01:00.000-07:00

Job
Consultant
paid
United Nations Mine Action Service
Ms. Jackie Seck Diouf
2 United Nations Plaza, Room DC2-680
New York, N.Y. 10017
fax: 212 963 2498
seckj@un.org

Deadline: August 8, 2003

Development of Guidelines on Mainstreaming Gender into Mine Action
Programmes

Purpose: As stated in the revised 5-year UN Mine Action Strategy – “all
aspects of mine-action programming must include gender considerations.”
Therefore, the United Nations Mine Action Service, on behalf of the
Inter-agency Coordination Group on Mine Action, is seeking to hire a
consultant to develop guidelines for the incorporation of gender dimensions
into all mine action programmes.

Timeframe: The consultancy is planned for a six-month duration starting in
September-October 2003. Field visits to mine actions programmes will be
undertaken throughout the six-month consultancy.

Terms of Reference: The following are the Terms of Reference for the
consultant.
1. Review the current literature (as provided by the Steering Committee and
through literature searches) on field-based programmes incorporating gender
dimensions into their mine action initiatives. Summarise this data on a
country-by-country basis and on the basis of the five pillars of mine action
to extract key lessons learned and best practices on the state of gender
programming in mine action. OUTPUT: Document on lessons learned that would serve as a baseline study on status of gender mainstreaming in mine action.
2. Conduct field missions as agreed upon by the Steering Committee to 4-6
sites to learn how gender is being incorporated; consult with field staff –
UN, government, NGO and communities (informally and through formal
meetings/training) to determine how they would incorporate gender concerns
throughout their mine action work.
3. Hold discussions, meetings, and electronic communications with other key informants who could contribute to building best practices for incorporation
of gender dimensions into mine action.
4. Draft guidelines for UN-supported mine action programmes, giving
practical tools for a variety of settings and pillars of mine action.
5. Revise guidelines based on inputs from field-test workshop, the Steering
Committee, the IACG and other experts.

Requirements for Consultant

A. Demonstrated expertise in preparing training guidelines and undertaking
similar assignments in conflict and development settings.
B. Strong background in mainstreaming gender in conflict or development
situations
C. Fluent in English and proven report writing skills.
D. Familiarity with mine action programming or similar area of work in
conflict, disarmament, demobilization, or humanitarian situations.
E. Field-experience with United Nations system, working with NGOs and
governments

Interested candidates: send curriculum vitae and recent UN P11 no later than
8 August 2003 to:
Ms. Jackie Seck Diouf
United Nations Mine Action Service
2 United Nations Plaza, Room DC2-680, New York, N.Y. 10017
fax: +1 212 963 2498 or e-mail: seckj@un.org

2003-07-01T10:26:00.000-07:00

Job
Program Coordinator
dependent on experience, generous benefits + some tuition reimbursement
Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum
Dr. Stephen Jackson, Associate Director
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Ave., 31st Floor
New York, New York 10019
Tel: 212-377-2700
www.ssrc.org/programs/conflictprev

The Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum (CPPF) is seeking a Program Coordinator to back-stop all aspects of its program. CPPF works to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations system for conflict prevention, crisis management and peacebuilding by providing senior UN decision makers with access to expert analysis from international academics, practitioners and others outside the UN system. The Program Coordinator will join a small, dynamic and international team. Precise responsibilities will vary depending on the skill set of the candidate but will range across all aspects of program activity, including primarily:

·Working with CPPF staff and UN colleagues to help shape program strategy
·Drafting proposals and reports for funders and the CPPF Board
·Organizing meetings, including travel and logistical arrangements
·Drafting budgets, helping prepare financial reports and processing expenditures
·Managing outreach including responding to requests for information and general queries
·Maintaining CPPF files and records, especially for purposes of evaluation
·Maintaining contact lists
·Tracking key developments in regions where CPPF is working, preparing briefs on the activities of UN and other key actors working on conflict prevention

REQUIREMENTS:

This position may be filled at either a Bachelor’s or Master’s level and the job description adapted accordingly.

·B.A. or M.A. degree in international relations, political science or related social science
·Demonstrated ability to take initiative and respond flexibly to changing demands
·Excellent writing skills
·Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
·Attention to detail and high degree of professionalism
·Ability to work under pressure and work well as part of a small, dynamic team
·Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, internet)
·Experience in international settings a strong plus

SALARY & BENEFITS:
·Starting Annual Salary: dependent on experience
·Generous benefits package including some tuition reimbursement

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and writing sample via e-mail to:

Dr. Stephen Jackson
Associate Director
Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum
jackson@ssrc.org

CPPF is a program of the Social Science Research Council, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer

2003-06-30T09:10:00.000-07:00

Job
Program Director, PEACE EDUCATION/ORGANIZING
$35-40,000
Hague Appeal for Peace
777 UN Plaza 3rd Floor,
New York, New York, 10017
gcpe@haguepeace.org
www.haguepeace.org
Deadline: July 10, 2003

Hague Appeal for Peace seeks an experienced professional for the position of Program Director. Ideal candidates must have demonstrated capacities in education and social action organizing and must believe in the mission of the Hague Appeal for Peace: the abolition of war and peace as a human right. Candidates should possess a global outlook, leadership ability, and innovative ideas to promote the Global Campaign for Peace Education (GCPE), our principal program. This position includes working with an international network of peace educators and providing the organizing and management to coordinate the GCPE, the goal of which is to see peace education included in school systems and nonformal education programs worldwide.

Additional Qualifications:
The Program Director will design and help implement strategies for GCPE outreach through existing networks, as well as develop educational and online resources.

The Program Director will also help lead and direct Hague Appeal for Peace staff on other projects including: UN outreach and events, youth education and activism, Gender and Security projects, as well as participation in other non-governmental and UN-related committees and working groups. The PD will represent Hague Appeal for Peace at local, national, and international events and conferences and will promote the ongoing development of the Hague Appeal for Peace. S/he will prepare budgetary and narrative reports and maintain contact with financial personnel, will assist in organizational development, materials development, outreach, promotion, special events coordination and program enrichment.

Requirements:
•Graduate degree in international affairs, education, or other relevant field;
•2-4 years experience in program management and supervision;
•Excellent oral and written communication skills;
•Expertise in public relations;
•Public speaking experience;
•Strong sense of initiative;
•Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
•Familiarity with NGO community;
•Understanding of international affairs and the UN system and structure;
•Intercultural and international experience and sensitivity;
•Fundraising and budget experience;
•Technological and web skills, publishing experience, and additional languages a plus.

How to Apply:
Potential candidates with these qualifications should send a letter, resume, and the names of 3 references to gcpe@haguepeace.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

2003-06-26T10:28:00.000-07:00

Job
Senior Manager
$40-50K plus excellent benefits
Center for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
eileen.babbitt@tufts.edu
fletcher.tufts.edu/chrcr/Default.html

The Center for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) at the
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, is seeking a
full-time Senior Manager, to begin July 15 – August 15, 2003. This is a
one-year grant-funded position, but continuation is possible if
additional funding is secured. Responsibilities include: general
oversight of CHRCR projects, programs, and budget;
fundraising/grantwriting for CHRCR core support and projects;
supervising student research assistants; website maintenance; and
initiating new CHRCR projects as appropriate. Applicants should have
1-3 years’ experience in conflict resolution and/or human rights work
and hold a Master’s degree in International Affairs or a related
professional discipline, or a J.D. degree with emphasis on human rights/
international law. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
required.

Project management or NGO management experience is
desirable. Must be comfortable with Microsoft Word and/or Wordperfect,
Excel, and database management.

2003-06-26T08:41:00.000-07:00

Internship
Women in Armed Conflict Research and Web Intern
paid
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom--UN Office
777 UN Plaza, 6th Floor,
New York, New York, 10017
www.reachingcriticalwill.org
Deadline: July 14, 2003

We need a peace woman or man to help us launch the NGO partner website to UNIFEM's Web Portal on women in armed conflict. The web portal will provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive analysis and information on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls and women's initiatives to prevent conflict and build peace at the grassroots, national, regional and international level.

The intern needs to have a knowledge
base which includes: proficiency in
reading, writing and speaking in English,
French and Spanish, gender analysis,
impact of war on women and girls,
international/regional/local struggles for
peaceful resolutions to conflict,
networking skills and Mac familiarity. We
also prefer that any candidate have
Dreamweaver proficiency.

The intern will be in charge of revamping
and maintaining the women's
peace-building initiatives section of the
website.

We ask that the intern work 30 paid hours
per week for six months. The intern must
be able to work from home; thus, it is
necessary for any candidate to have
access to internet outside of our office.

2003-06-13T12:37:00.000-07:00

Job
Programme Officer
paid
Action for People in Conflict (AfPiC)
Silverbirch House,
Longworth, Oxfordshire, OX13 5EJ
United Kingdom
Deadline: July 4, 2003

Reporting to: Programme Manager
Salary: £500 monthly stipend and accommodation whilst in UK
Location: Oxfordshire
Hours: The position is full time. Office hours are 9 to 5.15 but there is some scope for flexibility. The range of duties will necessitate some unsocial hours and weekend work during the year.

This post will involve joining our small, but growing international department, assisting in our work in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Sierra Leone. The 12-month post includes an initial 8-month period working in our UK office; the last 4 months can be spent working on one of our overseas programmes on a voluntary basis (with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement).

Key Results Areas:
1. Overseas programme (50%)
a. Support to the Programme Manager, Chief Executive and overseas staff
b. Research new projects
c. Help develop project proposals
d. Provide logistical support to overseas programmes
e. Involved in monitoring and evaluating the overseas programmes

2. Overseas volunteers (20%)
a. Responding to enquiries
b. Involved in recruitment and training
c. Provide fundraising support
d. Monitor whilst overseas
e. Club for returnees

3. Community Fundraising (20%)
a. Liase with universities
b. Support existing fundraising activities
c. Develop new fundraising opportunities

4. Other (10%)
a. Supporting other staff and events
b. Handle own mail and email
c. Handle general enquiries from the public

Work Skills (essential):
· Drive and commitment
· Computer literate (Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet)
· Results-oriented
· Numeracy
· Ability to be involved in volunteer selection process
· Understanding of development issues
· Ability to drive (with own car)
· Fluent written and verbal English
· Interest in the work and aims of AfC.

Work skills (desirable):
· Interest in Website design and updating (understanding of Microsoft FrontPage)
· Understanding of Microsoft Publisher
· Public speaking

Personal Skills:
· Good interpersonal skills
· Resourceful
· Dependable
· Self-motivating
· Open-minded
· Out-going and adventurous
· Willingness to take responsibility

NB.

1. To work or volunteer in the UK you would require UK government clearance.

2. Because we work with children, we require that all UK citizens undergo a Criminal Records Bureau search (non-UK nationals would need to authorise similar background searches).

Closing date for applications: 4th July 2003
Start date: 4th August 2003

2003-06-13T12:34:00.000-07:00

Job
Program Associate, Institutional Learning
Mid - high 20's with excellent benefits
Search for Common Ground
HR Generalist
1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200
Washington DC 20009
fax +1-202-232-6718
search@sfcg.org
www.sfcg.org
Deadline: June 27, 2003

Search for Common Ground's (SFCG) mission is to transform how the world deals with conflict: away from adversarial approaches, toward cooperative solutions. Together with our sister organisation, the European Centre for Common Ground (ECCG), based in Brussels, Belgium, we design and implement multifaceted programs that aim to resolve conflict and prevent violence. We seek to help conflicting parties to understand their differences and act on their commonalties.

Summary of Position
Founded in 1982, SFCG has programs in over a dozen countries and a staff of 375 worldwide. In recognition of the need to build and share expertise in conflict transformation practice within the organisation, and with the wider field, SFCG has established an Institutional Learning & Research Division. The Division’s purpose is to enhance common ground effectiveness through a commitment to excellence in monitoring and evaluation, and through continuous learning institutionally and within related fields.

The Program Associate is a new position created to support this initiative. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Learning and Research, based in Washington DC, the Program Associate will be crucial to the development of a learning culture and, specifically, in assisting with the translation of the wealth of tacit wisdom held by our staff, and other actors, into explicit knowledge. The primary responsibilities of this position are supporting the Director of Institutional Learning and Research, assisting with the development of a learning culture, and with the implementation of a learning system. S/He will work collaboratively across all programs and divisions, and at all levels within the organisation.

Key Duties
· Assist in developing processes to support the Division’s goals and help it achieve its objectives;
· Assist the Director by performing general administrative tasks, including faxing, scheduling and making travel arrangements;
· Clarify, implement and maintain the existing best practices project;
· Conduct a needs assessment to determine how the learning initiative can best support the work of our staff;
· Review best practices and lessons learned projects and learning initiatives in related fields to build on the expertise of others;
· Assist in developing and maintaining systems for generating content and learning;
· Assist in developing effective mechanisms for hosting the resulting information;
· Assist in developing effective processes for disseminating and utilizing the information;
· Assist the Director in institutionalizing learning measures within the organization;
· Establish and maintain regular internal communications processes on institutional learning issues;
· Assist the Director in fundraising for the Division, including proposal and report writing, and managing relationships with donors;
· Share in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, benefiting from the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly from the contributions of others to its “Best Practices and Lessons Learned” initiative.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Qualifications
Essential
· Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and work collaboratively over multiple programs and sites.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Understanding and experience of basic tenets of knowledge management, learning organizations, action learning and training.
· Understanding and experience of conflict transformation theory and practice.
· Creative problem solver.
· Detail oriented and well organized, with a proactive approach.
· Research skills.
· Fluency in written and spoken English.
· Batchelor’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. International Relations, Conflict Resolution).

Desirable
· Master’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. Knowledge Management).
· Experience of successful fundraising, including proposal writing.
· Experience of virtual groups and/or virtual facilitation, including managing/facilitating conversations.
· Understanding of monitoring and evaluation.
· Proficiency in spoken French, Portuguese or Russian.

How to Apply:
Please send a letter of application, along with your resume by Friday, June 27, 2003 to the HR Generalist, Search for Common Ground, 1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington DC 20009; email search@sfcg.org; fax +1-202-232-6718. See our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.

2003-06-10T09:47:00.000-07:00

Job
Peacework Editor
$26,873-33,591
American Friends Service Committee
Attn: Phyllis Cohen
2161 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
Fax: 617-354-2832
pcohen@afsc.org
www.afsc.org
Deadline: July 8, 2003

INTRODUCTION The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), established in 1917, is a Quaker-based organization which conducts service, social change and education programs in nine regional offices in the United States and numerous countries abroad. AFSC work is rooted in the testimonies and principles of the Society of Friends (Quakers). It seeks to eliminate the causes of war, oppression, and injustice and to promote understanding and reconciliation among those holding different viewpoints. AFSC’s commitment to the principles of nonviolence is integral to all its work.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM The Peacework program operates out of the Cambridge office of AFSC’s New England Region. Published since 1972, Peacework serves movements for nonviolent social change by covering social justice and peace issues in ways that link grassroots work with national and international perspectives. Peacework is published ten times a year and has about 2,200 subscribers (about half are in New England, and the other half are distributed throughout the US). Another 2000 copies of each issue are made available at conferences, demonstrations, etc. Peacework also maintains a web site (www.afsc.org/Peacework) at which each issue is posted in its entirety, and which is a vital part of our outreach.

Peacework’s founding editor, Pat Farren, described the publication as “empowerment journalism,” practiced by providing information, inspiration, and ideas for action in every issue. Issues are presented in their political and moral contexts with information about what people can do. Peacework reflects reverence for life and an ethic of nonviolence. It is reader friendly and serves as a forum for “the maverick, dissenting voices…that confront us with fresh ways to organize and new opportunities for growth.” Peacework honors activism, portraying the vitality of grassroots, community action as the principal locus where social change occurs.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide vision and leadership for this unique program of the Service Committee, maintaining Peacework as a vital voice in the peace and justice movement and helping the program to grow. Maintain ongoing communication with the Regional Director of Programs, Regional Director, and National AFSC staff as necessary, to ensure harmony with the AFSC Communications Policy.
• Plan content and solicit articles and graphic art for each issue, in consultation with the Program Committee and the Managing Editor. Maintain and develop contacts with a strong, diverse national and international list of authors and photographers. Monitor regular Internet, print, and other sources of material suitable for reprinting.
• Write “From the Editor’s Desk” column as an introduction to each issue.
• Supervise the work of the Managing Editor, who handles all aspects of subscription fulfillment, supervises volunteers, compiles the monthly calendar and resources section of the magazine, and assists with soliciting articles, editing, and proofreading.
• Maintain and develop engagement with peace, justice, and youth activists so that Peacework serves movements for peace and social justice. Expand capacity for outreach via the Web.
• Provide meticulous editing, proofreading, and graphic design. Consult with authors.
• Continue the development of the Peacework advisory board and Program Committee.
• In consultation with AFSC’s development department, assume lead role in fundraising efforts for Peacework, including writing the annual appeal letter and helping to plan the annual Pat Farren Lecture.

SALARY
The salary range for this position is $26,873-33,591, depending on experience; excellent fringe benefits, including four weeks paid vacation, health and dental insurance, dependent allowance.

The AFSC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. People of color, women; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people; people with disabilities; and ex-prisoners are especially encourage to apply. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their qualifications.

The New England Regional Office of the AFSC is a unionized workplace. This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Additional Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated competence and experience in writing and editing
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience with, the theory and practice of nonviolence, commitment to the value of diversity and to the principle that determined nonviolent efforts can change society
• Willingness to work in the context of a method of decision-making that is consultative and collaborative
• Computer skills, including design and layout in Adobe Pagemaker; high level of competence in both Macintosh and Windows programs as well as experience with Web research and e-mail list serves
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work creatively with volunteers
• Familiarity with peace, justice, and youth development organizations, movements, and initiatives; experience as an activist a plus

How to Apply:
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Submit resume and letter of interest by July 8, 2003 to Phyllis Cohen, AFSC, 2161 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140, or (Fax) 617-354-2832, or email to pcohen@afsc.org.

2003-06-06T21:09:00.000-07:00

Job
Grants Officer, D.C.
Comensurate with experience
Seeds of Peace
Dena Fisher, Ph.D.
Executive Director
370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 401
New York, NY 10017
www.seedsofpeace.org
Deadline: September 1, 2003

We are seeking an individual to serve as our Washington, DC,-based liaison to US Department of State and U.S.A.I.D. with respect to securing grant opportunities, preparing submissions for solicited and unsolicited proposals and coordinating reporting, and to secure proposal-based foundation grants in response to RFPs and program need.

Our DC office is located in Georgetown.

Additional Qualifications:
The applicant must have direct, substantial experience with State and/or AID with grant preparation and monitoring expertise as well as a strong interest in and experience with Middle East coexistence and the other regions of conflict served by Seeds of Peace.

How to Apply:
No faxes or phone calls please.

You may e-mail a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to dena@seedsofpeace.org OR mail to:
Dena Fisher, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Seeds of Peace
370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 401
New York, NY 10017

Reminder: No faxes or phone calls.

2003-06-06T21:05:00.000-07:00

Job
Media Director
California Peace Action
Peter Ferenbach
peter@californiapeaceaction.org
www.californiapeaceaction.org
Deadline: June 20, 2003

The Media Director is a new position in the staff structure of California Peace Action and its sister organization, the Peace Education Fund. The Media Director will manage all aspects of the development and implementation of The Peace Education Fund?s and California Peace Action's strategic media campaigns and media outreach. Working with a statewide political team, the Media Director will oversee the development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies for all organizational media and advocacy campaigns. She or he will manage all aspects of media relations to secure national, state and CA district specific coverage. She/he must also write their own pitches, draft opinion editorials and other communications material, and assist in the training and support of all staff who participate in media work. This is a full-time position that will require some travel throughout California and occasionally out of state.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

- Develop and supervise an overall organizational plan for media work, including maintaining relevant CA Peace Action web site copy/information, and preparing and accounting for annual and project budgets.
- Develop and execute intermediate and long-range public relations and public outreach campaign tactics.
- Identify and secure press coverage in national, state and congressional district publications, ethnic press markets, print, and broadcast media.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with reporters at the regional, state and national levels. Pitch reporters, editors, producers and columnists.
- Oversee production and maintenance of media lists and tracking of news coverage.
- Organize and staff press events and editorial board visits.
- Write press releases, op-eds and other press materials as assigned.
- Assist in the planning and execution of communications programs to enhance the organization?s image amongst policy makers, media contacts and the general public.
- Work with the political team and senior staff in developing and producing print and broadcast advertisements.
- Assist in coordination of marketing and publicity campaigns to ensure consistency of message and the most effective, efficient and economical results.
- Perform basic budgeting for campaign costs and annual budget.
- Train and mentor program and state staff new to media.
- Provide regular progress reports to assigned funders as well as to Peace Education Fund and CA Peace Action Board and staff.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key media representatives, including a strong focus on ethnic press representatives.
- Build and maintain extensive political, legislative, internet and media networks.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor?s degree in Public Relations, Communications, or other applicable field, or demonstrated equivalent experience
- Previous experience working in public relations.
- Demonstrated commitment and issue knowledge related to the Peace Education Funds and California Peace Action mission and campaigns
- Experience in a spokesperson capacity for an organization
- Bilingual with particular emphasis on Spanish
- Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience
- Experience pitching a wide range of media outlets?national and key print and broadcasting markets
- Willingness to be available for the media after hours and in the early mornings to account for time zones (EST)
- 1-2 years experience in public interest advocacy or campaigns, or public affairs, or public affairs PR
- Experience with message development, media training, broadcast production.
- Experience and demonstrated success with ethnic media
- Strong network of media and industry contacts
- Strong familiarity with national, California and CA district specific publications
- Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in pitching, placement, and determination of best media campaigns and strategies
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and tactical execution of issue advocacy and publicity campaigns and strategies
- Strong communication and reporting skills. Must be able to analyze and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format, with members and coalition partners, media contacts, funders and staff
- Demonstrated proactive work ethic and troubleshooting skills, with willingness to apprise management and team members of potential problems
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Filemaker Pro and internet research
- Demonstrated resourcefulness, optimism, and flexibility
- Ability to interact and perform in a fast-paced, team oriented environment
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Willingness to work full-time on ongoing media relations
- Ability to meet schedules and assigned tasks in a timely manner

How to Apply:

Submit letter of application and resume via e-mail to Peter Ferenbach by June 20, 2003 (peter@californiapeaceaction.org). Written applications will be provided to selected applicants. Written applications will be due July 4, 2003. Interviews will be scheduled in the week of July 7 - 11. Position begins as soon as possible thereafter.

2003-06-06T20:29:00.000-07:00

Internship
General Research Internship
unpaid
The Coexistence Initiative
477 Madison Ave., 4th Floor,
New York, New York, 10022
jobs@coexistence.net
www.coexistence.net
Deadline: Immediate—applications will be accepted until vacancy is filled.

TCI is currently seeking a part-time general research intern (20 hours per week) for Summer 2003, to assist in its peacebuilding work. The selected intern will:
-Have strong research and analytical skills;
-Be detail-oriented and able to multi-task;
-Have solid communication and interpersonal skills;
-Be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment; and
-Have written and spoken fluency in English.

Requirements include:
-Undergraduate and/or Masters degree in International Relations, Political Science, Conflict and Peace studies, or related discipline.

The Research Intern will work primarily with the Program Officer for Dialogue and Mainstreaming Coexistence. Tasks will include:
-Conduct research for TCI projects based in South Africa;
-Editing;
-Event management;
-Fundraising; and
-Providing administrative and clerical support to the rest of the staff as needed.

This internship is an excellent learning opportunity for students with a demonstrated interest in International Affairs, Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, Non-profit Management, and/or related fields.
TCI will work closely with the appropriate academic authorities to ensure that the internship is mutually beneficial and meets all requirements for course credit. This position is unpaid.

To apply forward cover letter and résumé to jobs@coexistence.net (subject: General Research Intern)

2003-06-06T20:27:00.000-07:00

Internship
Research Internship
unpaid
The Coexistence Initiative
477 Madison Ave., 4th Floor,
New York, New York, 10022
jobs@coexistence.net
www.coexistence.net

Over the coming months, TCI will be working towards increasing organizational and field knowledge of coexistence and related concepts. TCI is seeking a part-time (20-25 hours/week) research intern to help with this endeavor.

Responsibilities:
Tasks will include:
-Collecting academic articles on coexistence, peacebuilding, multiculturalism, tolerance and peace education, and diversity;
-Surveying online research centers/centers of knowledge in the peacebuilding field;
-Working with the staff to track developments and trends in the peacebuilding field;
-Assisting in the compilation of TCI publications; and
-Providing administrative and clerical support to TCI staff.

Requirements:
The selected intern will:
-Have exceptional research and writing skills;
-Have a background in international affairs or political science and an interest in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, reconciliation, or related fields;
-Be detail oriented and able to multi-task;
-Have solid communication and interpersonal skills;
-Be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment;
-Have written and spoken fluency in English (second language is a plus) and an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; and
-Be enrolled in a graduate program.

Compensation:
This position is unpaid.
Applicants residing outside the US are advised that TCI does not provide support in obtaining visas, housing, or travel documentation.

Application procedure and deadline:
Forward cover letter and resume to jobs@coexistence.net (subject: Research Intern) as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until vacancy is filled.

2003-05-29T12:49:00.000-07:00

Job
DC Organizer
Commensurate with experience
CODEPINK: Women for Peace
DC Organizer Search Committee
fax: 202-387-7915
info@codepinkalert.org
www.codepinkalert.org
Deadline: June 16, 2003

DC ORGANIZER POSITION FOR CODEPINK: Women for Peace CODEPINK is currently seeking a DC Organizer to coordinate its activities in the Washington, DC area and to assist with national campaigns.

CODEPINK: Women for Peace is a full-fledged movement of women peacemakers. The name plays on the Bush Administration’s color-coded homeland security advisory system that signals terrorist threats. While Bush’s color coded alerts are based on fear, the Code Pink alert is based on compassion and is a feisty call for women and men to “wage peace.” CODEPINK’s remarkable success lies in its ability to deal with the seriousness of the subject in as many creative ways as there are members—who include soccer moms and dads, high-school students and grandmothers, staunch Republicans and committed anarchists. Equally appealing is the positive message of the group that simply asks, “How can we make the world safer?” Activities range from national coordinated rallies to autonomous groups that have appeared all over the country, creating an array of activity from public “pink” knitting circles to a pink 18-wheeler trekking across the country in the name of peace.
Job Responsibilities:
o Serve as lead organizer and a spokesperson for CODEPINK in the DC area
o Help coordinate DC sponsored actions, events, meetings.
o Build relationships and partnerships with community based and national organizations in the DC area.
o Participate in DC area peace and justice groups and networks.
o Contribute to CODEPINK’s local and national weekly updates.
o Assist with national strategizing and action planning for CODEPINK.
o Liaise with CODEPINK in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
o Cultivate DC volunteer base.
Basic requirements:
o The organizer should exude positivity, confidence, and enthusiasm for transforming our world and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
o Organizer must have the ability to deal with multiple tasks on a tight timeline.
o Demonstrated coalition building experience required.
o The organizer must be dedicated to supporting the leadership of diverse communities and be committed to ending discrimination based on gender, religion, ethnicity, age, and economics within our network and the world.

Additional Qualifications:

How to Apply:

People of color and women are encouraged to apply. Position will be based in Washington, DC. To apply send resume, cover letter and two references to DC Organizer Search Committee at info@codepinkalert.org or fax to 202-387-7915. Position will be filled as soon as possible!

2003-05-22T10:50:00.000-07:00

Job
Financial Coordinator
low to mid 30s based on experience
Witness for Peace
Financial Coordinator Search
1229 15th Street NW
Washington, DC
www.witnessforpeace.org
Deadline: June 12, 2003

Witness for Peace (WFP) is an international grassroots non-profit
organization dedicated to supporting peace, justice and sustainable
economies in the Americas. WFP offers socially responsible travel
opportunities and meaningful grassroots education and activism tools
to individuals and organizations dedicated to working for change.

Responsibilities
Witness for Peace is seeking an experienced individual for a full time
Financial Coordinator position. The position responsibilities include:
§ Administer all bookkeeping and accounting activities
§ Coordinate with Executive Director on budgeting, annual audit, and
ongoing fundraising efforts
§ Manage all revenue processing
§ Oversee contract negotiations, supervise all purchases and
disbursements
§ Required annual travel to Latin America or the Caribbean
§ Oversee production of quarterly newsletter
§ Coordinate distribution of WFP publications
§ Manage human resource/benefits programs

Qualifications
§ Bookkeeping and accounting experience a must, prefer non-profit
expertise
§ BS in accounting or business administration
§ Knowledge of accounting and spreadsheet software systems
(Microsoft Excel or preferably Peachtree Accounting Software)
§ At least 3 years relevant experience, preferably with non-profit
organization
§ Detail-oriented and able to work under deadline in fast-paced office
§ Spanish language skills a plus
§ Commitment to the fundamental principles and ideals of Witness for
Peace

Benefits
§ Salary: low to mid 30s based on experience
§ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
§ 24 paid vacation days per year, plus all federal holidays, and 1 week
during Christmas
§ Pension plan option
§ Annual international travel opportunities

The Financial Coordinator position is open immediately.
Resume Deadline: June 12, 2003 or until filled
Send cover letter and resume to:
Witness for Peace
Financial Coordinator Search
1229 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

No faxes or e-mail please
Witness for Peace is an equal opportunity employer.

2003-05-16T14:17:00.000-07:00

Job
Development Associate
$28,000 - $30,000
Lynn Brusseau
American Friends Service Committee 980
North Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
Fax: (626) 791-2205
lbrusseau@afsc.org
www.afsc.org
Deadline: June 2, 2003

Seeking a part-time (28 hours per week) development associate for a one year contract to increase funds raised in support of the Pacific Southwest Region's programs through: development of a regional fundraising strategy; identification and cultivation of potential regional donors; solicitation through direct mail, personal visits and special events; and training, mentoring and direct assistance to program staff and committees.

Additional Qualifications:
KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with direct mail and in-person donor fundraising appeals and special events; ease in meeting and interacting with new people; success with soliciting and securing gifts from individuals; ability to steward individual gifts through reports, events and other follow-up activities; ability to understand and communicate the work of PSWR’s programs, verbally and in writing; ability to work with diverse staff, volunteers and the public; patience and good judgment in tense or trying situations; ability to work with a minimum of supervision, and to respond to a number of staff simultaneously; ability to organize and prioritize so as to finish work efficiently and to set limits; substantial experience with PC (word-processing, spreadsheet, database management); knowledge of Raisers Edge a plus; willingness to travel; punctuality and attention to detail; personal commitment to social justice, to nonviolent approaches to social change and conflict resolution, and to ending discrimination against all persons.

How to Apply:
Mail, FAX or e-mail resume to AFSC by 5:00 pm on June 2, 2003. Address it to Lynn Brusseau, AFSC 980 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103. Fax: (626) 791-2205. E-mail: lbrusseau@afsc.org.

2003-05-14T08:48:00.000-07:00

Job
Director of Public Affairs
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
Clara Wright
Human Resources
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1479
Fax: (215) 241-7248
CWright@AFSC.org
www.afsc.org
Deadline: May 23, 2003

Direct the development and implementation of policy and advocacy to
advance the vision and mission of the American Friends Service
Committee (AFSC); bring staff and partners together; develop
grassroots advocacy capabilities and oversee legislative strategies
consistent with AFSC’s priorities; integrate policy and advocacy with
AFSC’s Communications, Fundraising, Programs and Regional Offices;
oversee the management of AFSC’s office, Davis House and staff in
Washington, D.C.; responsible for fiscal and programmatic results.

Additional Qualifications:
Requires: Demonstrated success building coalitions and grassroots
constituencies; established relationships with key policy makers and
influencers; advanced degree in government relations, public policy,
communications or related discipline, highly desirable; five years
management experience, including staff development and budget
accountability; at least 10 years public affairs experience; imagination
and initiative; excellent analytical and communications skills;
commitment to Quaker values and process.

How to Apply:
Letter of interest, resume and salary requirement by 5/23/03 to

Clara Wright
AFSC-HR
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1479
Fax: (215) 241-7248
E-mail: CWright@AFSC.org

AFSC is a Quaker organization which includes people of various faiths
who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service.
AFSC is an EEOC employer.

2003-05-14T08:40:00.000-07:00

Job
Middle East Coordinator
Peacemaker Community International
Jeana Corbett
177 Ripley Rd
Montague, MA 01351
info@peacecom.org
www.peacemakercommunity.org
Deadline: June 1, 2003

Middle-East Coordinator wanted for peace group.The emphasis of this
work is on creating a broad-based Middle East body of activists and
organizations that, while continuing their individual work, have access
to the technical, financial and spiritual support of a larger global
network committed to social change.
Requisite skills for the position are:
? Fluency in Arabic, preferable a native speaker
? Thorough knowledge of the Middle-East

Additional Qualifications:
-A background in peacemaking, social activism or community building
-Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
-Excellent organizational ability
-Computer proficiency

How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Jeana Corbett
Peacemaker Community, 177 Ripley Rd., Montague, MA 01351.
or info@peacecom.org

2003-05-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

Job
Director of Communications
Low sixties with generous benefits.
The Interfaith Alliance Foundation
Suzie Armstrong
Vice President
The Interfaith Alliance
1331 H Street, NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC, 20005
fax: 202/639-6375
sarmstrong@interfaithalliance.org
www.interfaithalliance.org
Deadline: June 15, 2003

Founded in 1994 to be a faith-based alternative to the Religious Right, The Interfaith Alliance and The Interfaith Alliance Foundation work to defend religious liberty, challenge hate violence and religious bigotry, and encourage the active involvement of people of faith in politics. Our 150,000 members across the nation are people of diverse faiths – Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs – 65 faith traditions in all. Our national office in Washington, DC works in Congress, the White House, the appropriate agencies of the federal government, and in the courts to make sure our unique message is communicated when and where it matters most. Our 40 state and local Alliances are active in their communities on local issues, carrying The Interfaith Alliance message to decision-makers, the media, and the public at large.

Position Description: The Director of Communications will have unprecedented opportunity to shape public dialogue on the role religion plays in society. The Director works directly with the President, Vice President, and Boards of Directors to develop and shape the organizational message and to deliver it to the key target audiences of the media and public. The Director supervises a media relations associate, interns, and consultants. The Director works with the program and development staffs to integrate communications strategies with programmatic and fund raising activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Creates, implements, and manages organizational communications strategy around program activities.
2. Analyzes legislative policy, electoral politics, and trends in the religious community to identify opportunities for media outreach.
3. Oversees efforts to obtain national media coverage for program initiatives and grassroots activities. Assists the media relations associate in cultivating media contacts and obtaining coverage in print and electronic media.
4. Promotes the President and Board members as organizational spokespersons and serves as an organizational spokesperson when appropriate.
5. Oversees web site and publications development, taking primary responsibility for message development and consistency.

6. Serves as a member of the leadership team responsible for day-to-day organizational management, along with the President, Vice President, Director of Development, and Director of Finance & Administration.
7. Provides consultation and training on communications to local activists and affiliates.

Additional Qualifications:
§ Five or more years of progressively responsible communications experience, preferably in non-profit organizations.
§ Extraordinary writing and editing skills.
§ Expertise in message development and media relations.
§ Experience in web site and publication development.
§ Exceptional administrative, organizational and management skills.
§ Experience working with boards and other volunteers.
§ Exceptional ability to juggle multiple tasks and take initiative.
§ Strong interpersonal skills and sense of professionalism.
§ Creativity and enthusiasm.
§ Solid computer skills.
§ Commitment to organizational mission.

How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, references, and salary history to:
Suzie Armstrong, Vice President, The Interfaith Alliance/The Interfaith Alliance Foundation, 1331 H Street, NW, 11th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005, fax 202/639-6375, or email sarmstrong@interfaithalliance.org

2003-05-12T07:53:00.000-07:00

Job
Project Manager, Participation and Protection Project
Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children
Mary Jane Escobar-Collins
Office Manager
122 East 42nd Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10618-1289
marye@womenscommission.org
www.womenscommission.org
Deadline: May 20, 2003

The Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children works to improve the lives and defend the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children and adolescents. As an advocacy organization the Women’s Commission is dedicated to bringing about systemic changes that lead to greater respect for the rights of uprooted women, children and adolescents. The organization strives to achieve policy changes with broad, worldwide impact.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Project Manager is responsible for assisting in management of the Women’s Commission work to promote the participation and protection of refugee women. This includes the Protection Partners project, which enables war-affected women to work together with the Women’s Commission in monitoring, research and advocacy activities in several field sites. It also includes supporting the Afghan Women’s Fund and other advocacy activities related to improving the conditions for Afghan women and girls. In addition, the Project Manager supports the Women’s Commission’s work with the NGO Working Group on Women, International Peace and Security and other duties.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support the Protection Partners project, providing input and facilitating communication flows between the field and HQ management on implementing country work plans, maintaining correspondence with partners on project related program and administrative issues.
2. Support the Afghanistan office and related programs including correspondence with the Field Administrator/Manager and Communications project.
3. Support management of the Afghan Women’s Fund, including reviewing grant proposals and communicating with groups.
4. Assist in the writing and editing of reports from the field, reports to donors, routine updates and articles for the Women’s Commission website, internal updates, newsletters and other publications.
5. Manage grants and budgets including Protection and Participation budget, Afghan Women’s Fund, sub grants, and monitoring expenses. Ensure timely financial and narrative reporting.
6. Provide ongoing research and resource information to program work on issues such as women’s rights, refugee rights, protection partner site country reports and United Nations policy.
7. Serve as principal liaison with the NGO Working Group on Women, International Peace and Security.
8. Represent the Women’s Commission with the outside community as requested at meetings conferences and other venues.
9. Supervise interns and volunteers to assist with specific projects.
10. Provide technical assistance as needed on women’s rights/gender to Women’s Commission staff in the context of such activities as site visits, etc.
11. Organize logistics and travel arrangements for field missions. Some field travel may be required.
12. Manage and coordinate filing and documentation systems (electronic, hard copy including database contacts).
13. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor’s degree in political science or related field - Master’s Degree desirable;
· 2-3 years related work experience (refugee, int’l humanitarian assistance and/or human rights) experience OR 2-3 general work experience + a proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and human rights issues. Some field experience is a plus;
· Excellent research and writing skills: Proven track record in conducting research, analyzing political and humanitarian issues and writing reports.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with and motivate a variety of people in a multi-cultural environment;
· Solid organizational skills: the ability to work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment + ability to efficiently work with budgets and grants management;
· Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment & independently;Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and database software.

2003-05-02T12:12:00.000-07:00

Job
Program Associate - Middle East Program
Mid-20s, depending on qualifications and experience, with excellent benefits
Search for Common Ground
1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200
Washington DC 20009
search@sfcg.org
fax: (202) 232 6718
www.sfcg.og
Deadline: May 9, 2003

Search for Common Ground's (SFCG) mission is to transform how the world deals with conflict: away from adversarial approaches, toward cooperative solutions. Together with our sister organisation, the European Centre for Common Ground (ECCG), based in Brussels, Belgium, we design and implement multifaceted programmes that aim to resolve conflict and prevent violence. We seek to help conflicting parties to understand their differences and act on their commonalties.

Summary of Position

The Middle East Program works across the region – from Morocco to Iran, and from Turkey to Yemen – with participants from many different backgrounds. Its common goal is to create an environment where there can be a return to formal political dialogue and negotiations for a lasting peace.

Our regional security projects maintain a wide network of participants, including retired generals, diplomats, and civilian security specialists, who come together to discuss regional security issues of common concern. Participants have found that these unofficial, Track II meetings complement – and sometimes catalyze – official negotiations.

In addition, we are working to foster concrete cooperation among nations in the Middle East on detecting and responding to the use of weapons of mass destruction. Through multinational projects on disease surveillance, chemical risk management, and other aspects of WMD defense, we would not only enhance the efforts of individual nations to safeguard their security, but would, in the process, provide a series of confidence-building measures that could reduce the threat of WMD and lead to a more peaceful Middle East.

The Program Associate will be a part of a dynamic team, primarily focused on the WMD defense projects but providing support to the broader Middle East Program as needed. He or she will report to the Director of Middle East Regional Security Projects and will be based in Washington DC. Some travel overseas will be required.

Key Responsibilities
· Responsibility for all aspects of meeting preparation, including coordinating logistics, making travel and lodging arrangements, obtaining visas for participants, and managing payment and reimbursement of expenses
· Organize, prepare agendas, provide materials, notes, and action plans for security activities
· Assist in the building of a network of participants and maintaining regular contact with them
· Research funding opportunities, assist in preparing grant applications and project reports, and track administrative requirements for existing grants, as assigned
· Provide substantive input to the Middle East Regional Security Project, including the drafting of concept papers
· Conduct research and analysis to support project design
· Perform general administrative tasks, including filing, faxing, photocopying, telephoning, and dealing with correspondence
· Share in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, benefiting from the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly from the contributions of others to its “Best Practices and Lessons Learned” initiative

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Qualifications:
Essential
· Knowledge of the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on security issues
· At least two years of substantive work experience
· Effective communicator at all levels and in all media
· Experience of organizing meetings/events with participants from multiple countries
· BA in International Affairs, Public Policy, Security Studies or a related field
· Available to start work by mid-June

Additional Qualifications:
Desirable
· Masters degree in relevant field
· Knowledge/experience of conflict resolution theory and practice
· Traveled to or lived in the region
· Proficiency in Arabic or Hebrew

How to Apply:
Apply by letter of application, relating relevant experience and skills to the job description, along with full resume and salary requirements, to the HR Generalist, Search for Common Ground, 1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington DC 20009; email search@sfcg.org; fax (202) 232 6718 by Friday, May 9, 2003. Please see our web site www.sfcg.og for full details of our work.

2003-04-30T15:31:00.000-07:00

Job
Institutional Learning Coordinator
high 20’s - low $30’s
HR Generalist
Search for Common Ground
1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200
Washington DC 20009
search@sfcg.org
fax 202-232-6718
www.sfcg.org
Deadline: May 9, 2003

Search for Common Ground's (SFCG) mission is to transform how the world deals with conflict: away from adversarial approaches, toward cooperative solutions. Together with our sister organisation, the European Centre for Common Ground (ECCG), based in Brussels, Belgium, we design and implement multifaceted programmes that aim to resolve conflict and prevent violence. We seek to help conflicting parties to understand their differences and act on their commonalties.

Summary of Position
Founded in 1982, SFCG has programs in over a dozen countries and a staff of 375 worldwide. In recognition of the need to build and share expertise in conflict transformation practice within the organisation, and with the wider field, SFCG has established an Institutional Learning & Research Division. The Division’s purpose is to enhance common ground effectiveness through a commitment to excellence in monitoring and evaluation, and through continuous learning institutionally and within related fields.

The Institutional Learning Co-ordinator is a new position created to support this initiative. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Learning and Research, based in Washington DC, the Coordinator will be crucial to the development of a learning culture and, specifically, to the translation of the wealth of tacit wisdom held by our staff, and other actors, into explicit knowledge. The two primary aspects to this position are catalyzing and supporting the development of a learning culture, and managing and facilitating the implementation of a learning system. S/He will work collaboratively across all programs and divisions, and at all levels within the organisation.

Key Duties
· Working collaboratively across the organization, develop processes to support the Division’s goals and help it achieve its objectives.
· Clarify key aspects of the learning initiative and existing best practices project.
· Conduct a needs assessment to determine how the learning initiative can best support the work of our staff.
· Review best practices and lessons learned projects and learning initiatives in related fields to build on the expertise of others.
· Develop and maintain systems for generating content and learning.
· Develop effective mechanisms for hosting the resulting information.
· Develop effective processes for disseminating and utilizing the information.
· Assist the Director in institutionalizing learning measures within the organization.
· Establish and maintain regular internal communications processes on institutional learning issues.
· Assist the Director in fundraising for the Division, including proposal and report writing, and managing relationships with donors.
· Being engaged in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly contributing to its Institutional Learning initiative

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Qualifications
Essential
· Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and work collaboratively over multiple programs and sites.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Project management experience, preferably in an international non-profit environment.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Understanding and experience of basic tenets of knowledge management, learning organizations, action learning and training.
· Understanding and experience of conflict transformation theory and practice.
· Cross-cultural experience and sensitivity.
· Creative problem solver.
· Detail oriented and well organized, with a proactive approach.
· Research skills.
· Fluency in written and spoken English.
· Batchelor’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. International Relations, Conflict Resolution).

Additional Qualifications:
Desirable
· Master’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. Knowledge Management).
· Experience of successful fundraising, including proposal writing.
· Knowledge of Common Ground methodologies.
· Experience of virtual groups and/or virtual facilitation, including managing/facilitating conversations.
· Proficiency in spoken French, Portuguese or Russian.

How to Apply:
Please send a letter of application, along with your resume by Friday, May 9, 2003 to the HR Generalist, Search for Common Ground, 1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington DC 20009; email search@sfcg.org; fax +1-202-232-6718. See our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.

2003-04-11T09:38:00.000-07:00

Job
Quaker International Affairs Representative(s) -- Jerusalem
Rick Boardman, AFSC-HR
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia PA 19102-1479.
Fax: (215) 241-7248
RBoardman@afsc.org
www.afsc.org
Deadline: June 8, 2003

American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker-based organization that carries out peace, social justice, development, and humanitarian programs in 23 countries and 43 locations in the United States. This work is carried out with the participation and support of people from many religions and ethical traditions who share similar values.

Based in Jerusalem. Responsible for program designed to encourage dialogue within Israel and Palestine on peace and justice issues and to build trust across lines of political, national and religious divisions. Activities currently involve advancing a program supporting non-violent activism as a viable strategy for promoting Palestine-Israel peace, local and regional consultations focusing on peace and security, conscientious objection, small arms reduction, child soldiers and exploring mechanisms for post conflict restorative justice. Responsibilities also include writing analytical reports on Palestine-Israel peace activism and general political trends.

Additional Qualifications:
Compatibility with, and ability to represent, the principles and positions defining AFSC’s international affairs work, especially its long history of work in Palestine and Israel; knowledge of geopolitical affairs in Palestine and Israel and of U.S. involvement in the region; capacity to communicate effectively with people of different perspectives; and significant experience in program planning and administration. Ability to speak Arabic and/or Hebrew as well as living experience or extensive travel in the Middle East is desirable. This is a senior position for an individual or a couple with an established relationship.

How to Apply:
Submit a C.V. with names and addresses of three references and a cover letter to Rick Boardman, AFSC-HR, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia PA 19102-1479.
Fax: (215) 241-7248
E-mail: RBoardman@afsc.org

The AFSC is a Quaker organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service.

2003-04-09T08:31:00.000-07:00

Job
Interfaith Relations Director
National Council of Churches USA
Erica Wimber Avena
Chair, Interfaith Relations Search Committee
c/o Human Resources
475 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10115
www.ncccusa.org
Deadline: May 15, 2003

The nation’s leading ecumenical organization seeks an Associate General Secretary for Interfaith Relations to provide leadership for the NCC’s expanding program of dialogue with national and regional leaders of the major religious communities in the U.S., creating opportunities for them to develop relationships with leaders of NCC’s member denominations in an ecumenical setting. The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills and experience in designing and conducting educational programs and resources, and in managing meetings and dialogues. Active participation in a Christian tradition and a doctorate in history of religions, theology of religion, Islam, Buddhist or Asian studies, or related field is desirable, plus at least five years’ experience in educational and/or church-related work.

The 36 member denominations of the National Council of Churches include 50 million persons in 140,000 local congregations across America, representing mainline Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican, and historic African-American traditions. They work together in such fields as Christian education, humanitarian relief, Bible translation, faith and order dialogue, environmental justice, public policy research and advocacy, and efforts to reduce poverty in America. For more information and a copy of the position description, visit www.ncccusa.org on the Web and look under Employment Opportunities, or call 212-870-2258.

Additional Qualifications:
Skills, Training and Experience:

The Associate General Secretary for Interfaith Relations/Director of Interfaith Relations will have clear and demonstrated skill and experience in designing and conducting educational programs, and in developing educational and programmatic resources. S/he will have practiced skills in group facilitation, and significant experience in organizing and running meetings and dialogues. Active participation in a Christian tradition will provide needed grounding for this work. A doctorate in History of Religions, Theology of Religion, Islam, Buddhist or Asian Studies, or related field is desirable, as well as at least 5 years of experience in relevant educational and/or church-related work. The ability to communicate clearly in writing and before groups of people is essential.

How to Apply:
Applications should be mailed to: Erica Wimber Avena, Chair, Interfaith Relations Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, National Council of Churches, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2003. The NCC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

2003-04-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

Internship
Summer 2003 Research Intern
unpaid
The Coexistence Initiative
477 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022
jobs@coexistence.net
www.coexistence.net
Deadline: April 30, 2003

The Coexistence Initiative (TCI) is a public, non-profit organization that seeks to catalyze a global awareness of, and commitment to, creating a world safe for difference.

TCI is seeking a part-time (20 - 25 hours/week) research intern to help with this endeavor. Over the coming months, TCI will be working towards increasing organizational and field knowledge of coexistence and related concepts.

Responsibilities:
Tasks will include:
§ Collecting academic articles on coexistence, peacebuilding, multiculturalism, tolerance and peace education, and diversity;
§ Surveying online research centers/centers of knowledge in the peacebuilding field;
§ Working with the staff to track developments and trends in the peacebuilding field;
§ Assisting in the compilation of TCI publications; and
§ Providing administrative and clerical support to TCI staff.

Requirements:
The selected intern will:
§ Have exceptional research and writing skills;
§ Have a background in international affairs or political science and an interest in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, reconciliation, or related fields;
§ Be detail oriented and able to multi-task;
§ Have solid communication and interpersonal skills;
§ Be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment;
§ Have written and spoken fluency in English (second language is a plus) and an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; and
§ Be enrolled in a graduate program.Compensation:
§ This position is unpaid.
§ Applicants residing outside the US are advised that TCI does not provide support in obtaining visas, housing, or travel documentation.

Application procedure and deadline:
Forward cover letter and resume to jobs@coexistence.net (subject: Research Intern) by April 30th, 2003.

Start Date: May 22, 2003

2003-04-07T08:49:00.000-07:00

Job
Program Director, Macedonia (Skopje)
$45,000 - $55,000 plus benefits
Search for Common Ground
HR Generalist
1601 Connecticut Ave NW
Suite 200
Washington DC 20009
search@sfcg.org
fax: 202-232-6718
www.sfcg.org
Deadline: April 23, 2003

Search for Common Ground's (SFCG) mission is to transform how the world deals with conflict: away from adversarial approaches, toward cooperative solutions. Together with our sister organisation, the European Centre for Common Ground (ECCG), based in Brussels, Belgium, we design and implement multifaceted programmes that aim to resolve conflict and prevent violence. We seek to help conflicting parties to understand their differences and act on their commonalties.

Search for Common Ground Macedonia (SCGM) has been in operation since 1994 and since 2000 has been expanding media and educational activities to Kosovo and the region. Most activities are participant driven and many are designed by local experts. Projects in Macedonia focus primarily on media and education. SCGM has pioneered a bi-lingual, multicultural kindergarten programme and is planning to develop ancillary projects and programmes for elementary school children. SCGM’s media strategy has included facilitating interethnic reporting projects with print and broadcast media, as well as producing five seasons of a nationally broadcast television series for children, Nashe Maalo (“Our Neighbourhood”). On the regional level the Macedonia office coordinates print, radio and television exchanges and joint productions among journalists from 6 countries. Based on the Nashe Maalo model, SCGM is currently developing related “intended-outcomes arts” projects, focusing initially on live theatre and puppet theatre for elementary-school age children.

We are seeking an individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to lead this multifaceted program, to be based in Skopje, Macedonia. One of SCGM’s strengths is the diversity of its staff and partners and a central component of the Director’s job is team building and maintaining diversity while projecting SCGM’s image as an impartial organisation. Our ideal candidate will have: demonstrated ability to build effective relationships at all levels; creative problem solving skills, particularly in challenging situations; previous work experience in the field of conflict transformation; knowledge of the Balkans region and current issues, especially Macedonia; and proficiency in English, and Macedonian or Albanian.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send a letter of application detailing how your experience and skills match our requirements, along with your resume, written in English, by Wednesday, April 23, 2003 to the HR Generalist, Search for Common Ground, 1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington DC 20009; email search@sfcg.org; fax +1-202-232-6718. See our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work, and for a complete job description Search for Common Ground: Employment.

2003-04-01T09:53:00.000-08:00

Internship
Task Force on Latin America and the Caribbean Program Intern
Housing, Insurance, and Living Stipend
Fellowship of Reconciliation
John Lindsay-Poland
San Francisco, CA
johnlp@igc.org
415-495-6334
www.forusa.org
Deadline: April 15, 2003

The Latin America and Caribbean intern is responsible for supporting the development of the FOR Colombia Program, including participation in the Colombia Moblization coalition and organization of its events, and a Media Activism Project on Colombia, both aimed at increasing awareness of peace alternatives in Colombia and U.S. policy.

Nature and Scope of Work/ Typical Tasks May Include:

* Assist Task Force on Latin America and Caribbean staff in San Francisco to organize regional and national participation in Colombia Mobilization's bi-annual demonstrations or other events.

* Develop and organize a media activist training on Colombia, in collaboration with TFLAC and Global Exchange.

* Staff outreach efforts in the Bay Area, including literature tables at events, and possible participation in local anti-war coalitions.

* Assist TFLAC staff in organizing speaking tours in the United States by returned FOR volunteers from Colombia and/or Colombian activists and community leaders.

* Maintenance of e-mail addresses and other contact information of activists for FOR list-serves on Colombia.

* Assistance with production of TFLAC newsletter or other publications (for example, monthly Colombia Update), which may include research and writing or co-writing articles, as well as coordinating or assisting with mailing.

* Develop and carry out a project to scan and post studies and other important documents about Vieques, Puerto Rico onto a central web-site.

Qualifications:

Strong commitment to faith-based nonviolence, multiculturalism and the mission and vision of FOR
Good interpersonal skills: ability to relate to and communicate with other staff and other peace and justice organizations
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Fluency in Spanish very desirable
Ability to organize programs, gatherings and newsletters.
Ability to work independently on projects

Application: visit our website at www.forusa.org or contact John Lindsay-Poland at johnlp@igc.org or 415-495-6334

2003-04-01T09:51:00.000-08:00

Internship
Program Assistant for Interfaith Peace-Builders
Living Stipend, Insurance, Housing
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Palestine/Israel delegation program
Washington, DC
Joe Groves
Gretchen Merryman
middleeast@forusa.org
www.forusa.org
Deadline: April 15, 2003

The Fellowship of Reconciliation, begun in 1914, is an interfaith peace organization composed of women and men who have joined together to explore the power of love and truth for resolving human conflict. While it has always been vigorous in its opposition toward and nuclear weapons, the FOR has insisted equally that this effort must be based on a commitment to the achieving of a just and peaceful world community, with full dignity and freedom for every human being. Our mission is to replace violence, racism and economic injustice with nonviolence, peace, and justice.

Interfaith Peace-Builders is an FOR program focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It was begun in November 2000 at the request of long-time FOR partners in Palestine and Israel as a response to the Second Intifada and is a continuation of FOR involvement in the region dating from 1975. IFPB seeks to influence U.S. policy in the region by sending interfaith delegations of U.S. citizens to the region to learn about the effects of the occupation on both Palestinians and Israelis, meet with and support the work of Palestinians and Israelis seeking a just and peaceful resolution to the conflict, hear a wide range of perspectives on the conflict, and engage in education, organizing, and lobbying efforts when the participants return. IFPB collaborates closely with partners in both Israel and Palestine, an FOR Middle East Task Force, and many U.S.-based organizations working to resolve the conflict. The most distinctive feature of IFPB is its emphasis on interfaith leadership and participation in its delegations and its commitment to working with both Palestinians and Israelis.

I. Definition
The Freeman Intern acts as Program Assistant for the Interfaith Peace-Builders Program. The intern organizes or assists in all aspects of program management and development, with primary responsibility for each upcoming delegation. The intern is based in Washington, DC, for the entire internship except for an initial orientation period at the FOR National Office in Nyack, NY. The intern works closely with the Program Coordinator, Joe Groves, who acts as supervisor and mentor for the intern.

II. Nature and Scope of Duties and Typical Work
Primary responsibility for responding to email and telephone inquiries of interest in the Interfaith Peace-Builders Program
Primary responsibility for coordinating air travel to orientation in Nyack, NY, and from NY to the region with Guidingstar Travel Agency in Jerusalem
Primary responsibility for coordinating the itinerary for the delegation, working with the delegation leaders and Guidingstar
Primary responsibility for maintaining office records on delegations, contacts, and organizations
Primary responsibility for monitoring, filtering, and saving extensive email traffic on contacts with US organizations, contact with individuals and organizations in the Palestine and Israel, and news reports from the region.
Primary responsibility for keeping our section of the FOR web site updated, useful, and attractive
Helping develop written materials for the program including publicity pieces, informational packets, preparatory materials for the delegation, follow-up packets
Helping develop and expand contacts in the region and develop additional options for meetings and programs for the delegation
Assisting in coordinating orientation weekend for each departing delegation and possibly leading some orientation sessions
Working extensively with returning delegates organizing their follow-up work in building community awareness of the situation in Palestine and Israel, and influencing U.S. policy in the region
Attending local conferences and workshops to talk about the program and recruit potential delegates
If possible, participating in one of the delegations (preferably early in the internship)

III. Qualifications
Commitment to nonviolence and the mission and vision of FOR
Strong interest in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Commitment to working for an end to the Israeli occupation, human rights, and a just settlement to the conflict
Previous experience in Israel and/or Palestine (the West Bank, Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem) strongly preferred
Excellent writing skills, especially with publicity materials
Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly with telephone communication
Experience and/or ability in office management and record keeping
Ability to work collaboratively in a two-person program
Ability to handle a single living situation and build own social contacts. (While housing is provided for the IFPB intern, it is not in a group living situation as in Nyack.)
Experience with public speaking and working knowledge of Arabic and/or Hebrew are useful, but not expectations

IV. Terms of Internship

Internship dates: September 2003 (or earlier) through August 2004
Internship hours: 35+ hours per week
Compensation:
Monthly living stipend: TBA
Housing: provided (room in FOR membersí house with limited kitchen privileges) or arranged by intern and paid out of stipend
Full health insurance coverage
4 weeks paid vacation
Program expenditures must be approved by supervisor

Application: visit our website at www.forusa.org or contact Joe Groves or Gretchen Merryman at middleeast@forusa.org

2003-04-01T09:48:00.000-08:00

Internship
Nonviolence Training Freeman Intern
$650.00 per month for 11 months, in addition to housing
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Janet Chisholm
Nyack, NY
nonviolence@forusa.org
845-358-4601 x27
Deadline: April 15, 2003

"Deepening the Roots" is a two-part training program offering first a holistic approach to the foundation of nonviolence, followed by more specific and specialized training and resources.

The first step is based on "From Violence to Wholeness," a program developed by the Pace e Bene Franciscan Nonviolence Center. It uses experiential, spiritual, historical and practical approaches to understand:

* the experience and dynamics of violence
* the experience and dynamics of active and creative nonviolence
* nonviolent social change and commitment to action
* building and sustaining community

The second step provides more resources to sustain communities to take action as they continue the journey to deepen their understanding and practice of active nonviolence. These resources include;

* specialized issue/action based training
* topic specific speakers
* additional training materials and literature
* supplemental training programs

For more details on this internship and how to apply, please contact Janet Chisholm at nonviolence@forusa.org or 845-358-4601 x27. See www.forusa.org/Programs/Internships/NV-InternJobDescrip.html for more information and application form.

2003-04-01T09:45:00.000-08:00

Internship
Peacemaker Training Institute Intern
Monthly Living Stipend of $650.00 and housing (see below)
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Nyack, NY or field sites
Maryrose Dolezal
Phone: 651-647-4465
pti@forusa.org
www.forusa.org
Deadline: April 15, 2003

Immediate Supervisor: PTI Coordinator

Supporting Co-workers: REJ Coordinator and Local Groups Coordinator

Compensation: Housing, Insurance, and Living Stipend

The Fellowship of Reconciliation, begun in 1914, is an interfaith peace organization composed of women and men who have joined together to explore the power of love and truth for resolving human conflict. While it has always been vigorous in its opposition toward and nuclear weapons, the FOR has insisted equally that this effort must be based on a commitment to the achieving of a just and peaceful world community, with full dignity and freedom for every human being. Our mission is to replace violence, racism and economic injustice with nonviolence, peace, and justice.

I. Definition
The PTI Freeman Intern will assist the Peacemaker Training Institute Program Coordinator in developing a network of young FOR activists, implementing the PTI youth nonviolence training program as a vehicle for replacing racism, war, and poverty with justice and peace through nonviolence.

II. Nature, Scope of Duties and Typical Work
The nature of the PTI Interns work will reflect the PTI programs belief that racial and economic justice is a prerequisite to peace, in the sense of national and international security, and a critical part of the culture of active nonviolence central to the FOR's vision of a beloved world community.

The PTI intern's scope of duties include organizing four substantive projects through which the FOR mission to replace violence, racism, and economic injustice with nonviolence, peace, and justice will be served through popular education, nonviolence training, and cross-movement relationship building. These projects, all of which will be coordinated in cooperation with the PTI Coordinator and with the support of FOR co-workers including the Local Groups Organizer and the Racial and Economic Justice Coordinator, are:

1) Youth TURF Undoing Racism Gathering (5/04),
2) Kirkridge Basic REJ PTI (1/04),
3) Fall Campus/Local Groups Tour (11/03),
4) MN basic PTI (7/04)

Typical work toward the successful organization of these projects will include coordination of the project schedules, including negotiating contracts with core trainers and guest facilitators, securing housing and food, and arranging transportation and other logistics of the projects; recruitment of participants through relationship building with local groups, campus groups, Religious Peace Fellowships, and new outreach to organizations and communities of color, including publicity and advertising; and preparation for limited program facilitation related to one or more of the program areas of philosophy and strategy of nonviolence, principles of Gandhi and King, nonviolent communication skills/conflict resolution, interfaith work and religious roots of nonviolence, methods of popular education and anti-racist organizing, history of social change and nonviolent campaigns, and social issues such as racial and economic justice, disarmament, sexism, and war.

Additional responsibilities will include general office assistance with FOR work, including internal and external telephone, website and e-mail communications, document/mailings preparation, and involvement in all staff and program team meetings including regular participation in TFNET (Task Force on Nonviolence Education and Training) and REJ (Racial and Economic Justice) Task Force teleconference calls.

Orientation will include scholarshiped participation in a summer 2003 basic PTI (required options are 5/31-6/8 in Mountain Crossing, GA or 7/4-12 in Austin, TX), a one-week internship orientation in the Nyack, NY office, and program orientation in the first two weeks and on an ongoing basis.

Mentoring and supervision will include an initial mini-retreat to set professional growth goals and establish relationship with supervisor/s, regular weekly feedback/planning conversations with supervisor/s, quarterly two-way performance feedback/evaluation process (11/29, 2/28, 5/30, & 7/15), and one 360 degree evaluation near the end of the internship year.

Training and Professional Development will include participation in an Advanced PTI Training for Trainers, and participation at least two of the following:

From Violence to Wholeness Facilitators Training, the Peopleís Institute for Survival and Beyond or other anti-racist organizing training, United for a Fair Economy or other economic justice training, Training for Change Facilitators Training, and/or other trainings in organizing and facilitating. The intern will also be encouraged through reflective processes to synthesis their work in the FOR internship with past experiences and education in order to give insight to future career decisions.

III. Qualifications:

*Commitment to faith-based nonviolence, anti-racist organizing processes and the mission and vision of the FOR
*Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Ability to work collaboratively with multiple programs and organizations
*Desire to contribute to overall program development of the FOR
*Willingness to travel throughout year, including weekends and evenings

IV. Terms of Internship:

a. Internship Dates: September 2003 - July 2004, plus one week's participation at a summer 2003 basic PTI.
b. Internship Hours: 35+ hours per week
c. Compensation: *Monthly Living Stipend of $650.00
*Housing (provided or $100/mo stipend)
*Full Health Insurance Coverage
*Four Weeks Paid Vacation
d. Any program expenditures must be pre-approved by immediate supervisor

*Nontraditional compensation includes casual/professional dress code and work culture, networking access to key leaders in the movement for nonviolent social change, and limited use US FOR van in Nyack, NY.

2003-03-07T09:40:00.000-08:00

Job
Office Administrator
Salary begins at $32,952/year commensurate with experience
Lori Heninger
Quaker United Nations Office
777 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017
www.afsc.org/quno.htm
Deadline: March 28, 2003

The AFSC Quaker United Nations Office in New York seeks full time person. Job entails monitoring of financial accounts and bookkeeping, oversight of office equipment and supplies, website and databases, and report schedules. Applicant will register overnights in Quaker House, greet guests in the Quaker UN Office, answer phones and perform word processing. Applicants will have knowledge of basic accounting, computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, and excellent written and spoken English. A bachelor's degree or equivalent plus one year's experience, or three years office administrative experience necessary. Will be able to attend occasional weekend and evening meetings. Member of Society of Friends or knowledge of Quakers extremely helpful. Salary begins at $32,952/year commensurate with experience. AFSC is a Quaker organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. AFSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send CV and cover letter to:
Lori Heninger
Quaker United Nations Office
777 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017

2003-02-27T08:19:00.000-08:00

Job
Justice and Peacebuilding Program Manager
Catholic Relief Services (CRS): South Africa
Itai Munyaradzi
P.O. Box 920, Halfway House, 1685
southafrica@crsrsa.co.za
www.catholicrelief.org
Deadline: March 31, 2003

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), an International Development
organization is looking for a qualified South African Program
Manger to assist with coordinating Justice and Peacebuilding
(J&P) activities and programs in South Africa.

General Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the J&P program Manager will be to
work closely with existing partners, especially the Southern
African Catholic Bishopsâ€™ Conference (SACBC), to support justice
and peacebuilding initiatives in Southern Africa. The program
manager will be part of the CRS South Africa HIV/AIDS office and
will:

Provide technical assistance in the cross-cutting areas
of Justice, Peacebuilding, Advocacy and promotion of Solidarity;
Work with CRS partners to develop appropriate monitoring
and evaluation systems to ensure high quality standards for
existing CRS funded projects in the areas of Justice,
Peacebuilding, Advocacy, Human Rights and Civil Society
strengthening;
Organize trainings, conferences, evaluation workshops
and exchange programs for partners and staff;
Review Justice and Peacebuilding project proposals and
ensure approval processes adhere to CRS policy and guidelines;
Explore opportunities to strengthen and support networks
and organizations promoting justice and peacebuilding efforts in
Southern Africa.

Management:
Provide financial and administrative support to
CRS/South Africaâ€™s partners as needed to build appropriate
capacity in budget development and management, administrative
systems, and other program management skills;
Collect and summarize Justice and Peacebuilding
information about CRS/South Africa programs for dissemination to
CRS regional office, HQ and possible donors;
Distribute and share information on best practices,
training opportunities and newest developments in the areas of
justice and peacebuilding;
Promote relevant advocacy issues in areas of justice and
peacebuilding and CRSâ€™ program areas of HIV/AIDS, agriculture,
micro-finance, health, civil society and education.
Represent CRS South Africa at national, regional and
international workshops, seminars in the areas of justice and
peacebuilding where needed;
Participate in program monitoring and evaluation as
requested and provide written reports of project visits;

Working Relationships:
Reports to Program Director-South Africa HIV/AIDS Office
Works closely with South Africa HIV/AIDS Office staff,
Deputy Regional Director for Justice and Global Solidarity and
Southern Africa Regional Office;
Supports CRS Justice and Peacebuilding partners and
organizations.

Qualifications:
University degree in related field, e.g. development,
conflict resolution, social sciences, law, human rights, etc.
Minimum 3-5 years experience in the areas of justice,
peacebuilding, advocacy, conflict resolution or civil society
strengthening;
Knowledge of program management, participatory
evaluation methods, community empowerment and problem solving;
Some background in qualitative research and evaluation
methodologies;
Excellent communication (oral and written) as well as
relationships skills;
Computer literacy (solid knowledge of MS Word, Excel,
Outlook, etc.)
Fluent English and knowledge of one more South African
language;

If interested in applying for the position, please send a short
cover letter and curriculum vitae (with three references) to
Itai Munyaradzi at: southafrica@crsrsa.co.za (e-mail) or P.O.
Box 920, Halfway House, 1685

2003-02-24T07:32:00.000-08:00

Job
Director of Development
Based on experience
Co-operation Ireland USA
New York, NY
fax: 646-394-7573
coop-ire@rcn.com
www.cooperationireland.org
Deadline: March 17, 2003

Established Irish non-profit organization engaged in fundraising and advocacy on behalf of peace and reconciliation projects in Ireland and Northern Ireland seeks an experienced development professional to direct its US operations from its office in New York City.

Duties include all aspects (identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) of fundraising from individual, corporate, and foundation sources; execution of fundraising events; Board and chapter development.

Additional Qualifications:
Excellent organizational, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills;

Interest in Irish and/or Irish-American affairs;

Ability to work independently.

How to Apply:
Please fax resume to Anne Conroy at 646-394-7573 or email to coop-ire@rcn.com. Application must include salary requirements for consideration.

2003-02-24T07:30:00.000-08:00

Job
Policy Director
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
114 rue de Lausanne
CH-1202 Geneva
Switzerland
info@hdcentre.org
www.hdcentre.org
Deadline: March 28, 2003

The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue is an independent and
impartial organisation, based in Geneva, Switzerland. It mediates
between parties in conflict, and promotes humanitarian principles
and the alleviation of the effects of war through dialogue.

Reporting to the Director, the Policy Director will develop and
lead the policy programme. This includes: research and discreet,
confidential dialogue of humanitarian dilemmas; research,
workshops, seminars and publications to induce change; the
Humanitarian Negotiators™ Network and the Human Security and
Small Arms Programme; a Humanitarian Scholars Programme exploring
values and ethical assumptions that drive violent and
humanitarian action; and research work arising out of mediation
experience.

The successful applicant will have substantial knowledge of
humanitarian issues, experience in research management, a sound
methodological base, be able to demonstrate skills in chairing
and running meetings, excellent people management skills,
successful experience of influencing government donors and other
organisations at a senior level. S/he will also be expected to
raise funds for policy activities. All candidates should possess
strong analytical skills and excellent written and oral
communication skills in English and possible French.

Applicants must submit their Curriculum Vitae and a covering
letter to info@hdcentre.org by 28 March 2003. Interviews will
take place in April 2003. Salary will be commensurate with
experience.

Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
114 rue de Lausanne
CH-1202 Geneva
Switzerland

2003-02-20T14:51:00.000-08:00

Job
Development Associate
$22,000+DOE
California Peace Action
Aaron Campbell
1436 S. La Cienega Blvd Ste. 208
Los Angeles, CA 90035
aaron@californiapeaceaction.org
www.californiapeaceaction.org
Deadline: March 7, 2003

Development Associate-Los Angeles
California Peace Action works to reduce the
threat posed by nuclear weapons, end US arms
sales to human rights-abusing governments, cut
excessive military spending, and promote
international cooperation.
The Development Associate will work with the
Development division, which has a budget of
$750,000 and works with 1000+ donors. The
Development division seeks to establish strong
personal and organizational relationships with
California Peace Action Members and Sponsors
in order to assure the long-term stability, growth
and strength of our political program.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Fundraising
Responsible for meeting a monthly fundraising & visit budget
Responsible for the renewal and investment of all
assigned Sponsors with the goal of significantly
increasing their commitment to California Peace Action
Responsible for requesting and following up on
leads from current development donors
Responsible for assisting in existing or new
development programs
Responsible for phoning two to three nights per week
Donor Relations
Responsible for timely dissemination of political,
promotional and outreach materials to sponsors
including funding letters, Sponsor packets,
political alerts, emails, holiday cards, and other
development materials.
Administrative Duties
Responsible for maintaining current giving and
contact records on all donors
Responsible for the timely deposits and record
keeping on all pledges received and outstanding
Responsible for ongoing coordination of Major
Gifts work with outreach programs
Training and Program Integration
Responsible for periodic briefings and ongoing
training of canvass and phone staff toward
reaching new sponsor goal
Responsible for ongoing personal education
relating to political program work, including the
status of legislation and current events
Must attend annual program, membership, staff
advancement & cadre meetings (others as necessary)
Position includes periodic travel to other CAPA
offices for the purpose of training and fundraising
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year commitment to the position,
Minimum 1 year fundraising experience
Demonstrated attention to detail and systems
oriented, Works well under deadlines
Self motivated and self accountable,
Demonstrated team work skills
Demonstrated resourcefulness and flexibility in
approach to assignments
Ability to meet schedules and assigned tasks in a
timely manner
Commitment to grassroots organizing in a diverse
team oriented atmosphere
Experience with Filemaker Pro, Excel, Word and
PageMaker

Salary & Schedule:
Salary $22,000+DOE; full benefits, 2-4 weeks vacation depending on seniority, pension. Accrual towards paid sabbatical
Full time: 40-hour week - hours vary, including two-three phone nights per week.

Send letter of intent and resumé to Aaron Campbell, 1436 S. La Cienega Blvd Ste. 208, Los Angeles, CA 90035 aaron@californiapeaceaction.org,- inquire for application questionnaire and include a hand-written writing sample with application.

2003-02-20T14:25:00.000-08:00

Job
Database Administrator
Commensurate with experience
Seeds of Peace
Dena Fisher, Ph.D.
Executive Director
370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 401
New York, NY 10017
Deadline: March 1, 2003

Responsible for supervision of organization's data base and ensuring
information meets organizational needs, is well maintained, updated
regularly, organized and handled in a consistent and uniform manner.
The position assists all staff in use of the database, provides training,
and acts as liaison with users in developing and implementing
strategies to improve data integrity.

Additional Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability with Raiser’s Edge (Version 7) or equivalent
software to analyze data and prepare reports; proficiency using
Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, or equivalent computer applications.
Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and competing
demands, establish and maintain accurate files and records; effective
interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and work in a
highly non-routine environment with long hours.

How to Apply:
SEND COVER LETTER INCLUDING POSITION TITLE AND RESUME AS
WELL AS NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TWO PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO:
Dena Fisher, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Seeds of Peace
370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 401
New York, NY 10017
No phone calls, e-mails or faxes accepted.

2003-02-20T14:22:00.000-08:00

Job
Senior Programme Officer for Development & Peacebuilding, Business and Conflict
£ 27, 031
International Alert
Personnel Officer
346 Clapham Road
London SW9 9AP
Fax: 020 7627 6900
www.international-alert.org
Deadline: March 7, 2003

Senior Programme Officer for Development & Peacebuilding/Business & Conflict (SPOD) to support, develop and implement projects within IA's Development & Peacebuilding Programme and Business and Conflict Programme. In particular, to enhance the conflict-sensitivity and peacebuilding potential of development and private sectors by documenting, developing and assisting in the piloting of practical tools and methodologies. Please visit website for complete job description and how to apply.

2003-02-18T17:00:00.000-08:00

Job
Quaker Peace & Social Witness
Location: Nigeria
Personnel Office
Friends House, Euston Road
London NW1 2BJ
viviens@quaker.org.uk (Quote reference:QPSW13)
Deadline: March 19, 2003

Quaker Peace & Social Witness wish to employ one person from May
2003 for two years to work for peace/community development with
the present representative in Gulu, northern Uganda

Skills/experience needed include:

capacity building, training/facilitation,
cross cultural communication,
ability to empower others.
Your life demonstrates integrity and equal worth of all.
Resilience, patience, flexibility: essential.

Living allowance and savings provision provided. Applicants must
be employable within E.U.

Details from: Personnel Office, Friends House, Euston Road,
London NW1 2BJ or viviens@quaker.org.uk (Quote reference:QPSW13)

2003-02-18T16:58:00.000-08:00

Job
Executive Assistant
Campaign Organizer
Peace Action/Peace Action Education Fund
1819 H Street, NW, Suite 420
Washington, DC 20006
fax (202) 862-9762
www.peace-action.org
Deadline: March 15, 2003

Non-profit seeks Exec Asst. Responsibilities include managing correspondence and scheduling appts. Applicant must be able to multi task and have good organization skills. 2-4 years experience with grassroots.

Additional Qualifications:
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral skills
Famililiarity with computer database systems
Ability to priortize tasks, organize time and work independently
Commitment to Peace Action's mission, goals and programs

How to Apply:
Executive Office
Peace Action
1819 H Street, NW, Ste. 420
Washington, DC 20003
Send: Resume, w/salary history
or fax (202) 862-9762

2003-02-18T16:57:00.000-08:00

Job
Campaign Organizer
Peace Action/Peace Action Education Fund
1819 H Street, NW, Suite 420
Washington, DC 20006
fax (202) 862-9762
www.peace-action.org/
Deadline: March 15, 2003

Non-profit seeks Organizer. Responsibilities
includes implementation of national
organizing programs involving 100 affiliates & chapters. Min. 3-5 years experience
with grassroots organizing.

Additional Qualifications:
Minimum of 3-5 years experience with grassroots organzing
Experience in strategy and program development
Excellent interpersonal skills
Commitment to Peace Action mission, goals and programs

How to Apply:
Executive Office
Peace Action
1819 H Street, NW, Suite 420
Washington, DC 20006
Send: Resume, w/salary history.
or fax (202) 862-9762

2003-02-18T16:55:00.000-08:00

Job
Executive Director
$50,000+ depending on experience
California Peace Action
2800 Adeline,
Berkeley, California, 94703
www.californiapeaceaction.org
Deadline: March 14, 2003

The Executive Director, along with the Board, develops long term political and organizational strategies for California Peace Action. Along with the staff, he or she executes those strategies on a short term basis. The Executive Director directly supervises the work of six Division Heads - the Development Director, the Membership Director, the Outreach Director, the Finance Director , the Political Director, and the Communications Director – and is responsible for over-all organizational well-being of both California Peace Action and the Peace Education Fund. The Executive Director is directly supervised by the Boards of Directors of both organizations. See for more detail http://www.californiapeaceaction.org/org/jobs

Additional Qualifications:
· Experience in these areas is mandatory:
- Extensive experience working with nonprofit political organizations.
- A background in effective organizational development and professional training in Strategic Planning.
- Extensive experience as a personnel manager.
- Public speaking
- A demonstrated commitment to racial and ethnic diversity and an established background with working effectively within a diverse work place.
- Proven experience with large scale budget making and financial oversight.
- A commitment to disarmament, human rights, reducing military spending, non-intervention and controlling the international arms trade.

· Experience in these areas is highly desirable:
- Administrative and record keeping skills
- Fundraising experience
- Experience with grant-writing
- Bilingual
- Experience with a membership based fundraising model
- Demonstrated professional and media writing skills.

How to Apply:

Send a letter of introduction and your resume to DirectorSearch@CaliforniaPeaceAction.org. Qualified applicants will be sent a detailed questionnaire. All applications will be acknowledged in writing.

2003-02-18T16:53:00.000-08:00

Job
Conflict Resolution Trainers
George Zikas
Modestou Panteli, 3 (2020)
Strovolos - Nicosia
Cyprus
+22319466
+99749797
zikas@cytanet.com.cy
www.intercultural-center.org
Deadline: March 3, 2003

CALL FOR TRAINERS
INTERCULTURAL CENTER - CYPRUS

Dates for required availability (including travel dates: 21/3/03 to 24/3/03)

(All meetings will take place in Cyprus)

Introduction

We have recently established a NGO organization named "Intercultural Center of Cyprus". Currently we are implementing a bi-communal educational project on Human Rights education. One of the main objectives of the project is to train teachers on how design and implement action plans to promote the issue of Human Rights.

Profile of applicants

We are seeking an English or Greek speaking specialist on the
issue of Conflict Resolution coming from an European Union country.
Deadline for application is March 3rd, 2003

Further details can be found in the attached file. Please address
your application to George Zikas: zikas@cytanet.com.cy

2003-02-16T12:57:00.000-08:00

Job
Program Coordinator
Center for Peace and Global Citizenship
Haverford College
Search Committee
c/o Donna Ruane
370 Lancaster Ave
Haverford, PA 19041
www.haverford.edu; http://www.haverford.edu/CPGC/index.htm
Deadline: March 7, 2003

Haverford College seeks to appoint a Program Coordinator for the
College's Center for Peace and Global Citizenship to begin
September 1 2003. The Center is dedicated to fostering peace and
cultivating global citizenship within and beyond our Haverford
community through student internships, scholarly symposia, and
inter-community dialogue.

Qualified candidates must have an advanced degree in a relevant
field, related program experience, and the linguistic skills needed
to interact with professional contacts in a variety of locations
overseas.

Responsibilities of the job may include any or all of the following:

serving as liaison and maintaining relationships with relevant
constituencies on and off campus, preparing grant proposals and
Center publications, identifying and maintaining student internship
sites domestically and internationally, providing outreach for the
Center, and coordinating Center programs and symposia. This is a
one-year full-time position with a possibility of renewal. An
academic appointment at the level of instructor or visiting
assistant professor, with some teaching opportunity, may be
available for a successful applicant with appropriate academic
credentials.

Interested candidates should send letter of application, CV, a
sample of written work, and three current letters of recommendation
to

Search Committee, Center for Peace and Global Citizenship, c/o Donna
Ruane, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041 by
March 7.

Questions about the position should be directed to Professor
Naomi Koltun-Fromm (nkoltunf@haverford.edu).

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer; women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

2003-02-13T08:34:00.000-08:00

Job
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Conflict Transformation
ARD, Inc.
DROC@ardinc.com
www.ardinc.com
Deadline: February 20, 2003

ARD, Inc. has an immediate opening for a specialist familiar with conflict issues, including ethnic conflict, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Departure scheduled for late February or early March. Level of Effort: Approximately 31 days.

Scope of work:

Serve as member of interdisciplinary team investigating conflict timber issues in DRC. Collaborate with Team Leader on political analysis;
Provide insight on political situation at the national, provincial and local levels from the perspective of conflict transformation;
Examine interactions around conflict timber commodity particularly harvest and sale of timber to finance purchase of arms and other materiel necessary to sustain conflict;
Analyze effects arising from indiscriminate cutting of timber that are harmful to local communities and forest users, as well
as to broader economic development prospects.

Requirements:

Strong familiarity with the political dynamics of contemporary DRC;
Advanced training in political anthropology, political or social psychology, or political science. Emphasis on conflict transformation processes required;
Experience in conflict transformation;
Previous experience in DRC, particularly in the eastern parts of the country;
Language: French (minimum FSI S3/R3), Swahila and/or Kikongo or Tshiluba.

Please email full, current curriculum vitae to DROC@ardinc.com
Closing date: February 20, 2003.

EOE/w,m,v,d.

2003-02-13T08:28:00.000-08:00

Job
Communications Director
$32,000-$40,000, depending on experience
California Peace Action
Peter Ferenbach
Executive Director
2800 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
peter@californiapeaceaction.org
Deadline: March 1, 2003

• Develop and supervise an overall organizational plan for communications, including maintaining CA Peace Action web site copy/information, overseeing organizational publications, and preparing and accounting for annual and project budgets.
• Develop and execute intermediate and long-range public relations and public outreach campaign tactics.
• Identify and secure press coverage in national, state and congressional district publications, ethnic press markets, print, and broadcast media.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with reporters at the regional, state and national levels. Pitch reporters, editors, producers and columnists.
• Oversee production and maintenance of media lists and tracking of news coverage.
• Organize and staff press events and editorial board visits.
• Write press releases, op-eds and other press materials as assigned.
• Assist in the planning and execution of communications programs to enhance the organization's image amongst policy makers, media contacts and the general public.
• Support the development of integrated strategic communications plans that support organizational objectives including fundraising, merchandising, web advocacy, membership and personnel recruitment
• Using media, publications, and web research, prepare and disseminate information internally and/or externally, for inclusion in training, internal publications, messaging, presentations, funding proposals, and web content
• Work with the political team and senior staff to develop and produce print and broadcast advertisements.
• Assist in coordination of marketing and publicity campaigns to ensure consistency of message and the most effective, efficient and economical results.
• Perform basic budgeting for campaign costs and annual budget.
• Train and mentor program and state staff new to media.
• Provide regular progress reports to assigned funders as well as to Peace Education Fund and CA Peace Action Board and staff.
• Establish and maintain robust relationships with key media representatives, including a strong focus on ethnic press representatives.
• Build and maintain extensive political, legislative, internet and media networks.
• May participate in editing material of organizational publications, and conduct public opinion polls.

Additional Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Advertising or other applicable field, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Previous experience working in public relations agency setting
• Demonstrated commitment and issue knowledge related to the Peace Education Funds and California Peace Action mission and campaigns
• Experience in a spokesperson capacity for an organization
• Bilingual with particular emphasis on Spanish
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience
• 1-2 years experience pitching a wide range of media outlets—national and key print and broadcasting markets
• Is willing to be available for the media after hours and in the early mornings to account for time zones (EST)
• 1-2 years experience in public interest advocacy or campaigns, or public affairs, or public affairs PR
• Experience with message development, media training, broadcast production (b-rolls, etc.)
• Experience and demonstrated success with ethnic media
• Strong network of media and industry contacts
• Strong familiarity with national, California and CA district specific publications
• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in pitching, placement, and determination of best media campaigns and strategies
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and tactical execution of issue advocacy and publicity campaigns and strategies
• Strong communication and reporting skills. Must be able to analyze and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format, with members and coalition partners, media contacts, funders and staff
• Demonstrated proactive work ethic and troubleshooting skills, with willingness to apprise management and team members of potential problems
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Filemaker Pro and internet research
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, optimism, and flexibility
• Ability to interact and perform in a fast-paced, team oriented environment
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Willingness to voluntarily assist team members for the good of the project, campaign or team
• Ability to accept responsibility and accountability for attainment of goals
• Willingness to work full-time on ongoing media relations
• Ability to meet schedules and assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and flexibility in approach to assignments
• Ability to interact and perform in a team oriented environment

How to Apply:
Submit letter of application and resume via e-mail to Peter Ferenbach by March 1, 2003 (peter@californiapeaceaction.org).
Written applications will be provided to selected applicants. Written applications will be due March 14, 2003. Interviews will be scheduled in the weeks of March 14 - 28. Position begins April 2003.

2003-02-11T12:48:00.000-08:00

Job
Advance Team (3 positions) and Asian Projects Coordinator (1)
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP)
David Grant
POB 11309
Washington DC 20008
Fax: (+1)-202-244-6396
DGrant@NonviolentPeaceForce.org
www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org
Deadline: February 16, 2003

NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
for Pilot Project to Sri Lanka:

Advance Team (3 positions)
Asian Projects Coordinator (1)

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP), a new international non-governmental
organization, is looking for three persons for its Advance Team
to Sri Lanka. NP is also seeking an Asian Projects Coordinator
who will be based at the international headquarters, currently in
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. The Advance Team will prepare for
implementation of the Nonviolent Peaceforce's pilot project in
Sri Lanka -- civilian peacekeeping to provide space for local
NGOs to do their work for peace and human rights. Applicants can
expect to begin work in late March or April 2003.

Team duties will include: meeting with all local partners to
further develop and refine the proposal; visiting and evaluating
potential placement sites for NP field workers; arranging
logistics for the arrival and deployment of the NP field workers.

Detailed descriptions of the positions follow, next page below.

Nonviolent Peaceforce hopes the three Advance Team members will
be able to stay on as the permanent project staff, a commitment
of 2-3 years. But please note: Funding for the permanent project
is not yet secured. We are initiating the hiring process
expecting that funding will be secured soon. We note this in the
spirit of full disclosure and transparent hopefulness.

Please apply by 16 February 2003.

Reply with letter of interest (no more than one-page, single-
spaced) and Curriculum Vita or resume to:
David Grant / DGrant@NonviolentPeaceForce.org / Fax: (+1)-202-244-6396 /
POB 11309 / Washington DC 20008 / USA
[fax or e-mail preferred]

The mission of the Nonviolent Peaceforce is to build a trained,
international civilian peaceforce committed to third-party
nonviolent intervention. For more information about the
organization see www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org.

Sri Lanka Project Position Descriptions

Asian Projects Coordinator: This position is located in the NP
head office and is supervised by the Executive Director. The
Asian Projects Coordinator works under the guidance of the Sri
Lanka Project Coordinator and in cooperation with members of
other Asian region Working Groups.

Responsibilities:

â€¢ Maintains productive relationships with NGOs committed to
peace and human rights in Sri Lanka, international organizations
and entities, governments, interested parties and potential
donors.
â€¢ Participates in all NP Working Groups in Asia (currently
Tibet and Burma).
â€¢ Supports all aspects of the NP project in Sri Lanka;
ensures lead-staff concerns are addressed at NP headquarters.
â€¢ Helps monitor progress in fulfilling the program goals
and benchmarks.
â€¢ Facilitates two-way communication between SL lead staff
and NP leadership.
â€¢ Visits field sites annually or as necessary.
â€¢ Maintains quality and readiness of ERN usage and all
field team documentation activities.
â€¢ Ensures visibility of SL project for the world community
by using NP public relations and media resources and
organizational networks.
â€¢ Assists in recruitment for the project as necessary.
â€¢ Assists fund-raising efforts.
â€¢ Report regularly to NP leadership.

Qualifications:

â€¢ BA or higher degree in relevant field
â€¢ Minimum 3 years experience in international projects in
Asia
â€¢ Commitment to nonviolence, along with knowledge and
experience of nonviolent action, including Third Party Nonviolent
Intervention
â€¢ Strong oral and written communication skills
â€¢ Some fundraising experience
â€¢ Experience and ability in establishing cooperative
relationships with policy leaders in government and the private
and non-profit sectors
â€¢ Extensive cross-cultural experience, South Asian
experience preferred
â€¢ Ability to work with teams
â€¢ Commitment to non-partisanship in Sri Lankan context
required
â€¢ Competence with internet and basic computer applications
â€¢ English language fluency required, at least one Asian
language desired

Sri Lanka Project Director: This position is located in Sri
Lanka and supervises all Nonviolent Peaceforce employees in
country. The Executive Director supervises the SL Project
Director.

Responsibilities:

â€¢ Manages and supervises staff of the Sri Lanka project
office and decides authoritatively on all questions about project
activities and personnel
â€¢ Works with NP headquarters staff and all local partners
to evaluate operations; facilitates and assists periodic
assessments of the project
â€¢ Conducts outreach to and maintains good working
relationships with NGOs, governments, parties to the conflict,
international entities working in Sri Lanka and other interested
parties
â€¢ Solicits perspectives and advice from partner
organizations and incorporates them into operations in the field
and also into analytic reports and updates to NP main office
â€¢ Monitors and reports regularly on human rights in Sri
Lanka
â€¢ Assesses risk factors and triggers use of ERN as
appropriate
â€¢ Supports NP fundraising efforts for SL project
â€¢ Provides direction and support to field teams, visiting
sites quarterly
â€¢ Ensures compliance with MoUs between NP and other entities

Qualifications:

â€¢ MA degree in relevant field or equivalent experiential
learning
â€¢ Minimum 7 years experience in international projects, at
least 3 in a management position; experience in establishing
projects preferred
â€¢ Commitment to, and knowledge and experience of,
nonviolent action, including Third Party Nonviolent Intervention
â€¢ Strong management and supervisory skills demonstrated by
at least 3 years experience
â€¢ Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication
skills
â€¢ Demonstrated good judgment
â€¢ Competence with internet and new information and
communication technologies
â€¢ Demonstrated ability to cope with the unexpected and work
under stress
â€¢ Demonstrated leadership ability along with teamwork
approach
â€¢ Experience and ability in establishing cooperative
relationships with policy leaders in government and the private
and non-profit sectors
â€¢ Extensive cross-cultural experience in Asia; Sri Lankan
experience sought
â€¢ Commitment to non-partisanship in Sri Lankan context
required
â€¢ English language fluency required; Sinhala and/or Tamil
fluency desired

Team Manager: This position is located in Sri Lanka and is
supervised by the Sri Lanka Project Director.

Responsibilities:

â€¢ Monitors the work of field teams to assess their morale,
well being and compliance with the code of conduct and project
goals, providing supervision and guidance as needed and visiting
team units as frequently as possible.
â€¢ Assists in resolution of conflicts within or between team
units.
â€¢ Plans and facilitates meetings of team units for team-
building, in-service development of skills and knowledge and to
review and evaluate the project from team perspective.
â€¢ Monitors Sri Lankan networks and media reports for
developments affecting NP field operations.
â€¢ Collects in a timely manner and carefully reviews
documents and reports submitted by field teams; prepares releases
to press and NP networks quickly as dictated by developments in
Sri Lanka.
â€¢ Assists the SL Project Coordinator in preparing reports
and updates on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka.
â€¢ Provides a healthy interface between the teams and the
communities in which they live and work.
â€¢ Advises and assists the Project Coordinator in all
matters involving the teams, and press and public relations.

Qualifications:

â€¢ BA degree or higher in relevant field
â€¢ Minimum five-year experience in peacekeeping or related
work, including some supervisory experience
â€¢ Experience in working with teams, consensual decision-
making and with resolving of inter-personal conflicts.
â€¢ Excellent interpersonal skills
â€¢ Demonstrated ability in team leadership
â€¢ Understanding of the effects of stress and trauma on
individuals
â€¢ Commitment to and knowledge of nonviolent action,
especially nonviolent intervention. Nonviolent intervention
experience sought.
â€¢ Excellent written and oral communication skills
â€¢ Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and communication
skills
â€¢ Competence in use of computers and the internet.
â€¢ Understanding of and commitment to nonpartisanship in the
Sri Lankan context
â€¢ Sri Lankan experience preferred.

Project Administrator: This position is located in Sri Lanka and
is supervised by the SL Project Director.

Responsibilities:
â€¢ Maintains good relationships with landlords of NP Sri
Lanka office and staff residences; ensures compliance with lease
terms
â€¢ Maintains in good order all office and residential
furnishings, supplies and equipment and field team equipment
â€¢ Ensures accurate inventory and storage (when necessary)
of all equipment and consumable supplies
â€¢ Maintains productive relationships with Sri Lankan
government offices involved in visa issuance and customs
clearance to facilitate same
â€¢ Maintains productive relationships with local vendors of
needed goods and services such as office supplies and
furnishings, Internet access, telecommunications, equipment
maintenance and repair, etc.
â€¢ Maintains personnel procedures in compliance with local
law and custom as well as with ILO standards
â€¢ Maintain all in-country NP bank accounts in good order
â€¢ Ensure accurate bookkeeping and regular reporting to NP
headquarters of all account activity
â€¢ Manages petty cash account, approving expenditures of up
to 400 Euros on own authority
â€¢ Ensures accurate, prompt payment of all receipts
including equipment purchases and rentals, salaries, rents and
occasional expenses
â€¢ Monitors foreign exchange rates and reports significant
changes in the Rupee-Euro/USD rates to NP headquarters
â€¢ Works with the Project Director and local partners to
assure adequate facilities and supplies for all project
activities and personnel
â€¢ Assists Project Coordinator as needed

Qualifications:
â€¢ BA or higher degree in administration or related field,
or comparable practical experience plus professional license
â€¢ Minimum two years experience in administration of
international projects, preferably peacekeeping, peacebuilding or
human rights
â€¢ Experience in establishing new offices/projects
â€¢ Commitment to and experience of nonviolent action,
including third party nonviolent intervention
â€¢ Strong cross-cultural management and communication skills
â€¢ Strong interpersonal skills
â€¢ Familiarity with computers and the internet, especially
financial and property control software
â€¢ Knowledge and experience of standard bookkeeping and
financial control practices
â€¢ Demonstrated ability to work in a team
â€¢ English language fluency required, Sinhala and Tamil
language skills preferred.

2003-02-11T12:44:00.000-08:00

Job
Assistant to the Vice President, Common Ground Productions
Mid-high 20’s with excellent benefits
Search for Common Ground
HR Generalist
1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200
Washington DC 20009
search@sfcg.org
fax 202-232-6718
www.sfcg.org
Deadline: February 28, 2003

Search for Common Ground's (SFCG) mission is to transform how the world deals with conflict - away from adversarial approaches, toward cooperative solutions. Together with our sister organisation, the European Centre for Common Ground (ECCG), based in Brussels, Belgium, we design and implement multifaceted programs that aim to resolve conflict and prevent violence. We seek to help conflicting parties to understand their differences and act on their commonalties.

Common Ground Productions (CGP) is a group of media professionals that promotes and implements the concept of “Responsible Media” via Television, Radio, Print, Internet and Film.

Summary of Post: This is a key role in the CGP division. The post holder will provide full administrative support to the Vice President of CGP, facilitate the relationships between CGP and the larger organization and manage all administrative and support functions so that the CGP team functions smoothly and effectively. This position reports directly to the Vice President.

Key Responsibilities:
· Support and assist the VP and CGP staff in scheduling meetings;
· Prepare travel itineraries, including relevant documentation (tickets, visas, etc.);
· Maintain files on donors, foundations, and significant persons and organizations;
· Prepare drafts of letters, memoranda, reports, proposals;
· Manage flow of reports in and out of VP’s office;
· Reconcile, prepare and submit appropriate paperwork for financial transactions (e.g. American Express, travel advances, check requests) for the VP, in consultation with the Finance Department;
· General administrative tasks, including filing, faxing and answering phones
· Liaise with the Office Assistant on facilities issues for the division, including furniture and telephones
· Provide administrative orientation for new divisional staff and interns
· Recruit and supervise interns for the division
· Share in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, benefiting from the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly from the contributions of others to its “Best Practices and Lessons Learned” initiative
· Other duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications:
Qualifications:
· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
· Strong organizational skills
· Detail orientated and able to work to deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Internet research
· Previous administrative experience (2 years minimum), preferably in a nonprofit organization
· Degree in relevant subject, or significant work experience
· Team player

How to Apply:
Please send a letter of application, explaining how your skills and experience match our requirements, along with your resume by February 28, 2003 to the HR Generalist, Search for Common Ground, 1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington DC 20009; email search@sfcg.org; fax 202-232-6718. See our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.

2003-02-06T15:01:00.000-08:00

Internship
Website Moderator
unpaid
Hague Appeal for Peace
c/o IWTC
777 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017
hap@haguepeace.org
tel: 1.212.687.2623
fax: 1.212.661.2704
www.haguepeace.org
Deadline: February 10, 2003

We are seeking a university or graduate student intern who will be
responsible for keeping our website up to date on a weekly basis. We
are planning a major update of our information, addition of pages to
describe new and evolving programs related to our Global Campaign
for Peace Education. We need this position filled during the Spring
semester 2003 and would hope the intern can work eight to ten
hours a week. Please submit a letter and resume by email or fax to
the Internship Coordinator at Hague Appeal for Peace.

2003-02-06T14:08:00.000-08:00

Job
Anti-War Organizer
$16.16/hour
Quixote Center
Shari Silberstein
P.O. Box 5206
Hyattsville, MD, 20782
fax: 301-864-2182
sharis@quixote.org
www.quixote.org
Deadline: ASAP

The Quixote Center is seeking an organizer for a 6-month, full-time position (possibility of extension) to help develop and implement a new campaign to confront the Bush administration's "War on Terrorism." The campaign will focus on immediate organizing against a war with Iraq, while making links to the broader issues raised, both domestically and internationally, by the War on Terrorism. The organizer will work with an internal committee to develop the campaign.

Duties
- Lead the Quixote Center effort to develop and implement an anti-war campaign
- Make contact with and represent the QC in coalition with other groups
- Prepare materials for education and action fo! r constituents and constituent groups, including liturgical materials for faith communities, talking points, alternatives to war, etc.
- Media work and message development
- Web and phone organizing for planned anti-war activities, with emphasis on working with faith communities
- Helping to vision a broader program to confront the Bush "War on Terrorism"

Qualifications
- Comfort and familiarity in working with faith communities, and understanding of how to maneuver through the various labyrinths of religious thinking, hierarchies, and systems.
- 2-3 years substantial grassroots organizing experience
- Ability to vision program and demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead a grassroots campaign
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Computer proficiency (MS Office, Windows); desktop publishing experience helpful
- Media Experience
- Experience with consensus process
- Ability to work without supervision but as part of a team.

Commitment: Six months, with possibility for extension.
Salary: $16.16/hour
Target for Start: Immediately

To apply: Mail, email or fax resume, writing sample and list of references. No calls, please:

Shari Silberstein, Quixote Center
P.O. Box 5206, Hyattsville, MD, 20782
fax: 301-864-2182
sharis@quixote.org

The Quixote Center is a multi-issue, non-profit justice and peace organization whose mission is to work for structural change in church and society. Other projects of the Center are: Quest for Peace (political advocacy and humanitarian work for Nicaragua); Equal Justice USA (working for a moratorium on the death penalty); Catholics Speak Out (justice and progressive reform within the Roman Catholic Church); Priests for Equality (gender equality in the Roman Catholic Church); Haiti Reborn (supporting the democratic movement within Haiti). For further information, visit our website at www.quixote.org.

The Quixote Center is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

2003-02-06T14:05:00.000-08:00

Job
UNV Community Facilitators for Capacity Building
United Nations Development Programme
UNV BiH 03/003
www.undp.ba

If you are highly motivated, pro-active, energetic, enjoying in
challenges, enthusiastic, capable of working independently in a
complex environment, we strongly encourage you to apply for the
following position in: Sarajevo with frequent travels.

During the past four year implementation of the now
ending "Projekt Izgradnje Povjerenja (PIP) - Youth Confidence
Building Project" in Bosnia and Herzegovina, over 2000 youth from
all ethnic backgrounds have participated in and benefited from
the project's various confidence building activities throughout
the country. As a result of this UNV and UNDP supported
initiative, improved communication and collaboration have been
established between multi-ethnic community members, thus
contributing towards a safer social environment for people in
Bosnia and Herzegovina. The general trend in Bosnia and
Herzegovina however is that the post war emergency situation is
moving into a more long-term developmental phase. Consequently,
new initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina have to aim at
sustainable solutions for lasting peace and an improved local
economy. UN Volunteers is now therefore embarking on a new
initiative focusing on strengthening the capacity of the youth
and their organisations while building on the past experience.
The new project will further develop the capacity building
component by closely collaborating with local and national
government as well as other relevant partners in supporting the
formulation of youth policies.

Qualifications and Experience:

University studies in social or economic science, or related field
Excellent spoken and written English as well as Local Language
skills.
Experience in leading and managing youth groups and organization
Proven logistical and organisational skills, evaluating and
monitoring small project grants and large projects like summer
camps
Experience in using Microsoft Office
Experience in working in a project office setting
Experience in dealing with NGOs and other community groups
Willingness to work as part of a team.
Knowledge of the local NGO community throughout BiH
Previous volunteer experience will be an asset
Willing to spend a significant amount of time traveling in both
RS and Federation
Experience in Local Economic Development would be an asset

Duration: 3 months with possible 9 + 12 months ext.

Eligible women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only successful candidates will be contacted

2003-02-06T14:02:00.000-08:00

Job
Regional Coordinator, Caucasus
War Child, Tblisi, Georgia
Ms. Michelle van Vlaardingen
PO Box 10018, 1001 EA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Tel. No. +31-20-6261273
Fax +31-20-4204716
Deadline: February 10, 2003

War Child is a young international NGO aiming to provide relief
to children in war and/or conflict zones. War Child Netherlands
focuses on the psychosocial needs of children who have suffered
from war and/or conflict situations. War Child tries to prevent
the development of psychosocial disorders and helps children to
pick up "normal" life by means of creative activities (music,
drama, art and sports) and building community awareness.
Presently War Child has programs in Kosovo, Sudan, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Chechnya, Ingushetia, Georgia, Eritrea, Sierra Leone
and Pakistan and intends to expand to Afghanistan, Democratic
republic of Congo and Colombia.

For the psychosocial programs in the (Southern) Caucasus, War
Child is presently looking for a Regional Coordinator (RC) based
in Tbilisi, Georgia.
War Child is supporting several local NGO's in the Caucasus who
implement creative psychosocial programs in Abchazia, South-
Ossetia and two regions in Georgia (Zugdidi and Tbilisi).
Following a needs assessment in 2002 it was decided to integrate
a peace building approach in the current programs. To guide this
process of program development and to improve the communication
with HQ in Amsterdam, War Child is looking for a Regional
Coordinator for the Caucasus region.

The Regional Coordinator will strengthen the War Child supported
projects of the local NGO's in terms of providing guidance on the
development of the direction of the programs and training in
methodology and strategic planning, monitoring & evaluation and
reporting. He/she will be the direct link between the programs
and the War Child HQ in Amsterdam.
The Regional Coordinator has a delegated responsibility from the
Project Manager (HQ), on the quality of the programs, its
direction and its execution.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate exchange of knowledge and experiences between the
local War Child partner organisations (also including the War
Child programs in Ingushetia and Chechnya).

Implement training for staff of local NGO's in peace building
related fields.

Assist and coordinate development of methodology.

Advise on program content, direction and implementation.

Monitoring program implementation and suggesting possible
improvements.

Guidance and advice in proposal and annual plan drafting.

Evaluating project results.

Assessing the need and possibilities for expansion of projects in
the region.

Representation of War Child.

Liaison with professional counterparts, (inter)national
organisations and authorities.

Set up and run small War Child office in Tbilisi.

Reporting:

Reporting to Project Manager.
Profile:

Academic training and/or equivalent working level.

Graduate in social sciences or related field.

Training- and working experience in the field of peace building.

Affinity with creative activities.

Minimum 4 years of experience in humanitarian and preferably
psychosocial or peace building programs in a non-western setting.

Strong facilitation, communication and representation skills.

Extensive experience in Project Management, Finance and
Administration and HRM.

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools,
flexible in job performance, and prepared to perform other
project- or team related tasks depending on the need.

Willingness and ability to work individually and in team context.

Willingness and ability to live under mostly basic conditions.

Diplomacy and sensitivity for complex humanitarian and political
context.

Fluency in English and Russian (both verbal and written).

Strong reporting and proposal writing skills.

Willingness to commit for a minimum of one year.

Conditions of engagement & application

Competitive remuneration based on War Child/PSO conditions,
annually 26 days holidays, insurances, pension scheme,
accommodation, DSA, ticket(s).

Closing date vacancy: 10 February 2003. The eligible candidate
will be recruited as soon as he/she is found. If you are
interested and available we encourage you to send your CV asap.
Other eligible candidates will remain in file for future posts in
other project countries. Please indicate if you wish so.
NB: Please motivate in a separate letter your application and
indicate to what extend your profile matches the requested
profile or not.

Application forms will not be issued for this position.

For further information and application please contact Ms
Michelle van Vlaardingen, E-mail address: Michelle@warchild.nl;
War Child, PO Box 10018, 1001 EA Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Tel.
No. +31-20-6261273, fax +31-20-4204716.

2003-02-06T13:57:00.000-08:00

Job
PROJECT MANAGER/EDITOR
paid/unpaid
RWANDA RECONCILIATION RADIO
George Weiss
Radio La Benevolencija
PO Box 15838
1001 NH AMSTERDAM
The Netherlands
info@labenevolencija.org
Deadline: Early February 2003

We are looking for experienced media professionals to manage a major project for promoting reconciliation and healing in Rwanda.

This is an ambitious scheme centred around radio broadcasts, backed up by a field operation.

Essential Skills

Proven Experience in Radio Production including feature making,
phone-ins and live studio work. (up to 5 years experience pref.).
Evidence of sound editorial judgement
Fluency in English. Working knowledge of French. Knowledge of
Kinyarwanda a definite plus.
Proven experience in management - especially team building,
logistics and budgeting.
Good communication skills

Desirable

Knowledge of digital radio production.
Experience of working in Africa
Experience in social action broadcasting/campaigning
Knowledge of trauma
Experience in managing a road show or similar touring company
Basic computing skills - Word/Excel
Experience in training staff.
Must be self motivating and able to relocate to Rwanda.

Contracts will initially be offered for 3 months with likely extension as the project progresses. Likely start date is early February 2003.

Interested individuals should email a CV to:
George Weiss
Radio La Benevolencija
PO Box 15838
1001 NH AMSTERDAM
The Netherlands
info@labenevolencija.org

2003-02-06T13:55:00.000-08:00

Job
Daimohk Tour Co-ordinator
£14,400 - £18,000 per annum
Centre for Peacemaking and Community Development
Michael Eccles
12, Warren Road
Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2NY
cpcd@cpcd.fsworld.co.uk
Deadline: February 19, 2003

The Centre for Peacemaking and Community Development (CPCD) was
established as a joint British/Chechen non-governmental
organisation in 1995 in response to the war in Chechnya that
began in 1994. One of CPCD's projects is to support Daimohk, a
Chechen children's dance ensemble, which was founded in 1998 and
has travelled to Western Europe on a number of occasions. In
June/July 2003 they are coming to the UK and will perform in
London, Oxford, Birmingham and the Southwest.

This is a temporary position and the minimum length of employment
is from early March 2003 until 31st July 2003 (there is a
possibility of extension by mutual agreement). The job is part
time in March/April and then onwards full-time.

Responsibilities:

The Daimohk Tour Co-ordinator will need to ensure that all
aspects of Daimohk's visit to the UK are organised well in
advance. This includes the following:

Finding, booking and liaising with theatres/venues in all
locations where Daimohk are to perform.
Produce a budget for the visit at the earliest possibility.
Help to organize sightseeing/ recreational visits for the
children and accompanying adults in their free time.
Coordinate all activity with local volunteers/ organizations,
recruit volunteers where appropriate, in each location.
Produce a marketing plan for the event in consultation with the
CPCD General Director.
Contact national and local press (newspaper, radio and TV) to try
and provide for maximum coverage.
With the support and help of other UK-based CPCD staff, find
accommodation for Daimohk and UK-based CPCD staff (when required)
for the duration of the visit.
While Daimohk are in the UK, you will need to travel with them in
their coach, acting as translator and map reader as required.
Produce an official invitation for all members of Daimohk and
assist them in applying for UK visas. In 2002 the group was made
up of approximately 30 children and 8 adults.
Fundraise for the visit and for the work of Daimohk in Grozny.
Experience:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following
attributes:

Fluent Russian speaker.
Experience in fundraising and marketing/advertising, especially
in the theatre world.
A flexible approach to work - willing to work part-time initially
and then full-time.
Willingness to work at home.
Be familiar with Windows programmes such as Microsoft Word,
Excel, Outlook Express etc.
Salary: Pro-rata: £14,400 - £18,000 per annum

For further information and an application pack please contact:
Michael Eccles, 12, Warren Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2NY or
cpcd@cpcd.fsworld.co.uk.

2003-02-05T09:08:00.000-08:00

Job
Executive Director
HasNa
Gersande Bakkalcioglu
Program Manager
3917 Ingomar Street, NW
Washington, DC 20015
202-362-4593 (phone)
202-362-6738 (fax)
gersande@hasna.org
www.hasna.org
Deadline: ASAP

HasNa, a non-profit organization established in 1998, implements
and promotes programs that combine conflict resolution with work-
related education in communities challenged by cultural, social,
and political-economic tensions. In consultation with community
leaders and local businesses, HasNa identifies participants for
intensive two- to four-week residential programs in the United
States that provide instruction in conflict resolution and
enhance technical/professional skills. To date, HasNa has
supported programs in Turkey and Cyprus and seeks to expand its
work in these countries, as well as to other parts of the world.

With assets of approximately $700,000, HasNa is embarking on an
ambitious organizational development plan and seeks to fill the
senior position of Executive Director to lead this effort. During
the next three to five years, HasNa's goals are:

To expand its core residential programs to serve more than 300
participants annually,
To build ongoing follow-up and support activities in the
communities that participate in the core program,
To further refine its basic program strategy for implementation
in a growing number of communities throughout the world.
HasNa anticipates that realizing these goals will require growing
its annual operating budget more than ten-fold to at least $2.5
million annually.

In addition to a strong commitment to HasNa's mission and basic
program strategy, prospective candidates should have the
following qualifications:

A documented track record of leadership and management in a non-
profit organization, with experience in program development,
program implementation, and organizational growth; familiarity
with conflict resolution and professional/technical education are
desirable, though not essential.
Strong management skills, with experience in planning, budgeting,
administration, staff development, and community relations.
Previous success in seeking and obtaining grants from government,
foundations, and other sources of non-profit support.
Excellent communication skills, written as well as oral, with
examples of successful proposals, program plans, or public
relations materials.
Experience in working with and developing an organization's Board
of Directors, as well as effective use of volunteers.
Knowledge and understanding of program evaluation and research.
International experience, particularly with sensitive cross-
cultural situations.
Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet
applications, database development, accounting, and Internet
applications.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

HasNa is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and
disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Gersande Bakkalcioglu
Program Manager
HasNa
E-mail: gersande@hasna.org

2003-02-05T09:05:00.000-08:00

Internship
PeaceWoman Researcher
unpaid
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-UN Office
777 UN Plaza, 6th Floor
New York City, NY 10017
Phone: 212 682 1265
Fax: 212 286 8211
www.peacewomen.org
Deadline: February 10, 2003

The WILPF-UN Office needs a PeaceWoman to help us update our
international database of PeaceWomen.org web contacts of
governments, UN agencies and NGOs. Further, this PeaceWoman will
also update the campaigns section of our web page with the contact
information and description of country, regional and international
campaigns.

This position is part-time, and the hours can be accommodated to fit
within an academic schedule.

2003-02-05T09:04:00.000-08:00

Internship
PeaceWomen.org Web Page Design Guru
unpaid
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-UN Office
777 UN Plaza, 6th Floor
New York City, NY 10017
Phone: 212 682 1265
Fax: 212 286 8211
www.peacewomen.org
Deadline: February 10, 2003

The PeaceWomen.org web page needs to be overhauled: redesigned,
reworked. We would like a PeaceWoman with web design and graphic
design skills to help us professionalize our webpage to more easily
information-share with PeaceWomen throughout the world.

The internship position will be part-time for the next 3-4 months or as
long as it takes to complete the project.

If you are interested, please fax/mail/email a resume and cover letter
to the attention of Ann Kaiser.

2003-02-05T09:00:00.000-08:00

Job
Vice President of Development & Communications
$52,000-$74,000
Peace Games
Julie Vulliez
617-464-1174
talent@peacegames.org
www.peacegames.org
Deadline: March 1, 2003

The Vice President of Development and Communications will chart a
long-term fundraising strategy to include: federal grants, local and
national individuals, foundations, and corporate partnerships. In
addition, Communications will grow in importance and the VP will
oversee its development as well. The VP is charged with building the
department and hiring staff. Initial hires should include a
Communications Director and two other fundraising positions. As a
member of the leadership team, the VP of Development helps shape a
long-term vision for the organization. Candidates must possess
creativity and vision for crafting partnerships. This position reports to
the Executive Director and works with the management team to set
goals and direction for the entire organization.

The VP of Development and Communications will be an essential
contributor and team member for the Peace Games growth plan. The
VP will manage the transition from program funding to capacity building
funding. Our research indicates that there are numerous large scale
federal funding pools for which we are eligible. The successful
candidate will be responsible for creating stronger systems to manage
the breadth and depth of the funding sources in this context. This
position is also responsible for positioning Peace Games as a national
player in the school safety/violence education realm by expanding
marketing, branding, and general communication efforts.
Responsibilities:
1. Create and implement a national fundraising and development plan
2. Identify, build and manage relationships with national funders,
media, and the broader community
3. Hire, supervise and support department staff
4. Provide leadership and management for the Development and
Communications Department
5. Oversee the creation of a national image and branding strategy
6. Serve as a member of the management team and participate in the
Peace Games community
7. Teach the Peace Games curriculum weekly at a partner elementary
school

Additional Qualifications:
Skills and Experience
• A minimum of five years of fundraising, with a proven track record of
notable successes
• An established network within the broader funding community
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Partnership building skills
• Strong management skills and interpersonal skills in a diverse
environment
• Experience with fundraising software

How to Apply:
To Apply
Peace Games plans to fill this position as soon as possible. Applicants
dedicated to creating a diverse and collaborative community that
values the peacemaking potential of all people should fax a cover letter
and resume to Julie Vulliez at 617-464-1174 or email it to
talent@peacegames.org. Tell us a little about your dream job and what
makes you excited to come to work.

2003-01-31T09:11:00.000-08:00

Job
Director of Organizing
Commensurate with experience
Americans for Peace Now
Robyn Schneider
1815 H Street NW, Suite 920
Washington, DC 20006
rsapn@earthlink.net
www.peacenow.org
Deadline: March 1, 2003

APN’s mission is to help Israel and Israel’s Peace Now movement achieve a comprehensive political settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict consistent with Israel’s long-term security needs and its Jewish and democratic values.

APN carries out Peace Now’s mission in the U.S., working for pro-Israel,
pro-peace policies in Washington, D.C., creating national programming
to inform and educate American audiences, and raising funds for Peace
Now. APN is critical in shaping the debate and mobilizing grassroots
activism in America.

The Director will have primary responsibility for organizing targeted
communities and college campuses in order to cultivate support for the
organization's goals. Among the responsibilities of this position will be
coordinating programs to bring speakers from the Middle East to the
United States. The applicant should have prior management and
organizing experience, as well as experience working within an
organizational infrastructure. The applicant must have a grasp of the
Middle East peace process, the politics of the region, and at a minimum
must have an understanding of the history of the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict. The applicant should be familiar and comfortable with APN’s
vision for peace in the region, as well as familiar with the activities of
Shalom Achshav (Peace Now) and Americans for Peace Now.

Additional Qualifications:

The applicant must be comfortable (and have experience) speaking in
public and addressing complex and often sensitive issues. Excellent
communication skills required.

How to Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to:
Americans for Peace Now
1815 H Street NW, Suite 920
Washington, DC 20006, or
e-mail Robyn Schneider at rsapn@earthlink.net

2003-01-23T14:56:00.000-08:00

Job
Chief Scholar
Organisation Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
Ms. Christine Beglinger
114, rue de Lausanne, CH-1202
Geneva, Switzerland
beglinger@hdcentre.org
www.hdcentre.org
Deadline: February 15, 2003

The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue is
an independent and impartial organisation, based in Geneva,
Switzerland, dedicated to the promotion of humanitarian
principles, the prevention of conflict and the alleviation of its
effects through dialogue.

Job Description and qualifications:

The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue wishes to recruit a Chief
Scholar to set up and run its new programme of research and
reflection on humanitarian values. The successful candidate would
be expected to combine research into a key issue affecting
humanitarian values as well as the leadership of a comprehensive
programme of the research and promotion in the policy world of
such values.

The successful candidate, a scholar with an international
reputation, must have extensive academic experience in research,
writing and teaching on humanitarian issues. This must be
combined with experience in running and managing humanitarian
operations in the field or in the headquarters of a humanitarian
organisation. The candidate must also demonstrate a wide
knowledge of international and national organisations involved in
and affecting humanitarian work. The candidate must be fluent in
spoken and written English and knowledge of French will be an
advantage.

The post is based at the Centre's headquarters in Geneva, and
will include appropriate travel. The compensation will be
according to the experience of the applicant.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Applications to Ms. Christine Beglinger, Centre for Humanitarian
Dialogue, 114, rue de Lausanne, CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland or at
beglinger@hdcentre.org

2003-01-23T07:45:00.000-08:00

Job
Executive Director
$40,000-$50,000
Witness for Peace
Leigh Carter
Witness for Peace Search Committee
P.O. Box 53144
Washington, DC 20009
ed-search@witnessforpeace.org
www.witnessforpeace.org
Deadline: March 1, 2003

Founded in 1983, Witness for Peace (WFP) is a politically
independent, grassroots organization with a mission to support peace,
justice and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing US
policies and corporate practices which contribute to poverty and
oppression in this hemisphere. We are people committed to nonviolence
and led by faith and conscience.

Witness for Peace maintains a central office in Washington, DC, with
field offices in Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba, and Colombia. In addition,
Witness for Peace has regional grassroots offices in 8 US states.
Currently, WFP has a 7 person staff, 17 service volunteers, and 8
regional coordinators.

The Position:
The Executive Director position is based in Washington, DC. However,
the job requires frequent travel both in the United States and
abroad.

The Executive Director of Witness for Peace must provide strong
leadership that is balanced with an equally strong respect for the
organizational culture and community. The Witness for Peace teams in
the field offices, in DC and in the regional organizing offices
around the US all consider themselves part of both a work team and a
community. The Executive Director must play the dual role of ensuring
both the quality of the work, and the health of the community.

At this time, WFP does not have a development department. The
Executive Director will be expected to play a key role in all
fundraising programs of the organization.

Salary is in the forties, per experience.

Primary Responsibilities:
1. Provide strategic direction and leadership for WFP's programs.
2. Serve as primary spokesperson for the organization.
3. Supervise, manage and develop the staff, and provide team
leadership.
4. Oversee program, security, and personnel matters in WFP offices
abroad.
5. Provide managerial oversight for all WFP's functions, programs and
activities including an annual
budget of over $1 million.
6. Oversee and directly participate in the major donor, direct mail
and institutional fundraising
operations of WFP, including: Maintaining direct relationships with
funders; Expanding funding sources; Writing copy for direct marketing
and overseeing the entire mailing process; Grant writing and personal
follow-up.
7. Direct an ongoing strategic planning process.
8. Establish and maintain relationships with US and other government
officials.
9. Establish and maintain relationships with collegial organizations
and NGOs.
10. Work with and help to develop WFP's Board of Directors.
11. Maintain balance and a unified vision within a multinational NGO
with a broad agenda.

Qualifications:
Demonstrated strategic and leadership skills.
Strong management, supervisory and team-building skills.
Strong oral and written communications abilities.
Demonstrated fundraising ability.
Significant understanding of issues relating to WFP's mission.
Significant experience and impact in national or international policy
advocacy arenas.
Coalition building, collaboration, and networking experience.
Ability to simultaneously perform as both a manager and a team
member.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse
cultural, educational, and
professional backgrounds.
At least 5 years of direct supervisory/leadership experience.
Strong commitment to the principles of nonviolence.
US citizenship.
Willingness to travel.
Experience with consensus decision-making a plus.
Spanish fluency desirable.

Applicants should send a resume/C.V. and cover letter by
March 1, 2003 to:
Leigh Carter
Witness for Peace Search Committee
P.O. Box 53144
Washington, DC 20009
Or you can email them as MS Word attachments to:
ed-search@witnessforpeace.org

Witness for Peace is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community.

2003-01-20T09:24:00.000-08:00

Job
Program Manager - Peacebuildinger, Madagascar
Catholic Relief Services
Valarie L. Barksdale
HR Recruitment Specialist
www.catholicrelief.org

Background:
CRS/Madagascar's (CRS/MG's) newly approved Strategic Plan has “Justice, Human Rights, Peace-building and Reconciliation (commonly referred to as “J&P) as one of the four major cornerstones of the program's future activities (along with food security (agriculture/nutrition), emergency preparedness and response and HIV/AIDS).

CRS/Madagascar admittedly has very little experience in J&P.
However, because of the recent high-profile election-monitoring
efforts, CRS/MG is now being viewed as a key player in the
Malagasy J&P arena. As a preliminary step towards the creation of
a large-scale J&P program, CRS/MG recently did a situational
analysis of various targeted J&P issues in four of Madagascar's
dioceses. As a result, CRS/MG anticipates having at least two
large-scale prison reform projects and a civil education project
in FY 2003 and is open to exploring intersections between J&P and
other CRS programming. For example, its J&P and HIV/AIDS work.

This is a time for great growth for the CRS J&P program. By the
end of the FY 2003, CRS/MG hopes to add an international staff
project officer as well as two national staff project officers to
the CRS J&P team.

Primary Function:
The J&P Project Officer will work directly with partner agencies,
CRS staff and consultants engaged in the program. The PO's
primary responsibilities will be to help create and implement
partner projects as well as to monitor partner actions (both
substantive and operational) and to support partner capacity.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Follow the socio-political landscape of Madagascar to ensure
CRS understanding of the injustices facing the people of
Madagascar and as well as the organizations and/or institutions
that may be contributing to such problems or attempting to
alleviate them.
2. Participate in strategic and tactical CRS planning regarding
how to ameliorate such societal problems and how to ensure top-
flight CRS programming efforts.
3. Study and respond to requests for assistance made by potential
J&P partners.
4. Assist potential partners in the elaboration of J&P projects
responding to the real needs of beneficiaries.
5. Examine the financial and economic feasibility of potential
projects to ensure post-project sustainability.
6. Examine the substantive capacity of partners to effectuate
proposed project objectives.
7. Ensure that a comprehensive but practical M&E system is
included in all proposed project texts and is fully and properly
implemented.
8. At the direction of Unit Head, create project submissions for
submission to external funders to attempt to obtain non-CRS funds
for potential and approved projects.
9. Assist partners in actualizing approved projects, including
substantive, finance and administrative aspects of projects.
Continually reevaluate partner capacity (including through
regular site-visits as well as be analyzing partner reports) in
these regards and altering tactics as necessary to ensure partner
capacity and post-project sustainability.
10. Assist partners in the organization of partner trainings in
the zones of intervention.
11. For each separate project, create and maintain a
comprehensive tracking chart and calendar (incorporating all
relevant Partner requirements, such as those found in the CRS/MG
Partner Operations Manual) that will serve as a PO guide for all
project formal and informal partner reporting and CRS monitoring,
evaluation and auditing.
12. Ensure effectuation of such chart and calendar, in all of its aspects.
13. Maintain good communications and relationships with partner staff.
14. Analyze and verify the financial reports and advance requests
of partner staff, approve of all cash outlays, and continually
ensure efficient, verifiable and legal use by partner of CRS
funds.
15. Ensure that all activities carried out meet CRS quality
standards and are in line with agency principles of Catholic
Social Teaching (CST).

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Will report to national staff Justice Unit Head and
will work closely with national staff J&P project officers as
well as a shared administrative assistant. Will not report to but
will have regular contact with a national staff Deputy Program
Manager as well as an international staff Program Manager and
Country Representative.
External: This position is largely project focused; as such, it
will have large amount of contact with partner staff.

Qualifications:
1. Masters degree in a justice, human rights, peace-building,
international economy and/or sociology desired, but generalized
development masters degree acceptable.
2. At least 2 years of international professional experience in
development, human rights, peace-building or international law in
developing countries.
3. Experience in managing complex project activities in a
participatory manner. Experience in managing budgets and
reporting schedules.
4. Experience and knowledge of peace and justice programming;
additional familiarity with psycho-social and/or AIDS programming
a plus as is experience with Caritas reconciliation methods and
models.
5. Ability to learn and adapt to CRS organizational ethos to work
along established partnership principles and with Church
partners.
6. Willingness to work and travel frequently (approximately two-
thirds of the time) in rural environments.
7. Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal and teambuilding skills;
experience in participatory training.
8. Strong organizational and planning skills.
9. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
10. Professional proficiency in French. Proficiency in Malagasy, a plus.
11. Computer literacy (MSOffice applications).

If you are interested, please submit your cover letter and resume
to HR Recruitment Specialist, Valarie L. Barksdale at
vbarksdale@catholicrelief.org. Thank you.

Additional Qualifications:

How to Apply:
You may apply directly on-line at www.catholicrelief.org. In your cover letter, please indicate salary requirements

2003-01-17T11:09:00.000-08:00

Job
Program Coordinator
Quaker United Nations Office
Lori Heninger
777 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Fax: 212-983-0034
www.afsc.org/quno.htm
Deadline: February 14, 2003

The AFSC Quaker United Nations Office in New York seeks full time person for one-year position. Job entails work on emerging conflicts, both national and international. Applicants will have knowledge of the international political system and current and emerging situations of violent conflict, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, post-bachelor training in specific program area, and at least 4 years post-bachelor’s experience in program management, demonstrating skills in international program development and evaluation, and the ability to provide leadership around controversial issues. Computer skills mandatory. Some travel, weekend and evening meetings. Member of Society of Friends or knowledge of Quakers helpful. AFSC is a Quaker organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. AFSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Qualifications:
Applicants will have knowledge of the international political system and
current and emerging situations of violent conflict, a bachelor’s degree
or equivalent, post-bachelor training in specific program area, and at
least 4 years post-bachelor’s experience in program management,
demonstrating skills in international program development and
evaluation, and the ability to provide leadership around controversial
issues. Computer skills mandatory. Some travel, weekend and evening
meetings. Member of Society of Friends or knowledge of Quakers
helpful.

2003-01-13T15:54:00.000-08:00

Job
Congressional Relations Specialist
$47,000 to $76,000 plus benefits
United States Institute of Peace
1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
www.usip.org
Deadline: from February 6, 2003

The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan, federally funded corporation located in Washington, D.C. The Institute conducts research, education, training, and outreach on preventing, managing, and resolving international conflicts. Through its programs, the Institute endeavors to provide a resource base for practitioners, policy makers, scholars, and the public to address challenges to international peace and stability.

This position has the primary responsibility to develop and
facilitate congressional relations. The incumbent provides
informatuion on current Institute events and projects to Members
and staff, responds to inquiries, provides information and
materials, and arranges briefings and appointments with Institute
staff and Fellows. Tracks congressional activities, and alerts
Institute officials to opportunities for collaborative
conferences, symposia, and other projects or actions that will
further the Institute’s program and mission. Works with
congressional staff to provide briefings, workshops, roundtables
on issues pertinent to Members’ foreign policy concerns, and to
facilitate awareness and impact of Institute programs among
Members’ constituency. This is a temporary appointment expected
to last 1 year. The exact duration is contingent upon the status
of an employee activated for military duty. The appointment may
be converted to indefinite without further competition.
Employment at the Institute is “at-will", and is not subject to
any provisions of federal civil service employment.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The successful applicant will
possess a degree in journalism, communications,or a related
field, or have 3 or more years of experience in public affairs,
congressional, or media relations. The highly qualified candidate
will be able to demonstrate: (1) experience in working with staff
of Members and committees; (2) experience in international
relations, especially in international conflict analysis and
resolution; (3) excellent verbal skills through presentations and
small group discussions; (4) well developed writing skills; (5)
and well developed analytical ability. Some overseas travel may
be required, typically to less developed locations. Salary from
$47,000 to $76,000 plus benefits consistent with the selectee’s
education, experience, and salary history.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume
including recent salary history to: USIP Vacancy No. 30103, 1200
17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036. Review of
Applications will begin on 2/6/2003. Applications will be
accepted until filled. Applications submitted by fax or e-mail
are not accepted or acknowledged.

2003-01-13T15:52:00.000-08:00

Job
Programme Coordinator
£21,815 - £25,032
Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine & Israel (EAPPI)
Personnel Section, Friends House
Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ
Email: viviens@quaker.org.uk
Deadline: January 31, 2003.

The EAPPI is a World Council of Churches initiative whose aim is
to assist Palestinians and Israelis in the acts of nonviolence,
monitor human rights violations, and offer protection through
nonviolent presence and to engage in public advocacy. QPSW will
co-ordinate EAPPI in partnership with Churches Together in
Britain & Ireland, Churches Commission on Mission, the Church of
Scotland and Christian Aid.

Responsibilities include the recruitment, training and
preparation of Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs). Further
responsibilities require the post holder to provide support to
EAs in the field, distribution of (EA) reports and the
arrangement of public speaking engagements.

For further details contact, Personnel Section, Friends House,
Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ . Email: viviens@quaker.org.uk. Quote
ref: QPSW 12.

Closing date for completed applications: 31 January 2003.
Interviews 14 February 2003

2003-01-08T13:43:00.000-08:00

Job
Regional Advisor, Conflict Transformation
Catholic Relief Services
Band: (Regional)
Department: CRS/Europe
Location: Any major European city where CRS maintains an office
crseurope@adminconsult.hu
www.catholicrelief.org
Deadline: January 24, 2003

JOB SUMMARY
Builds capacity of CRS staff and partners to transform conflict and to train others to transform conflict. Expands network of local and international conflict transformation partners and donors. Lead and/or support the development of projects within technical competence to ensure technical quality. Organizes, leads, and coordinates regional conflict transformation community of learning. Participates actively in and integrates programming with the Social Change Unit. Expected to perform with limited supervision; most normal responsibilities handled in coordination with other members of the Social Change Unit or independently following agency and regional strategic commitment to peacebuilding. Provide leadership and technical expertise and collaborate with country programs as they incorporate peacebuilding approaches into all programming areas. Within the boundaries of the regional strategy and the Social Change Unit's internal standards, the RA/Conflict Transformation has relative autonomy in carrying out the responsibilities of the position but has no decision-making authority regarding country programming. A major challenge of the position involves helping staff and partners move understanding of peacebuilding from skills-based (conflict transformation/lack of conflict) to an understanding of peacebuilding as addressing systemic injustice.

CONTEXT/BACKGROUND
Situation. In Southeast Europe and the Caucasus, a fundamental obstacle to
substantial improvement in human dignity is the low level of popular participation
in political, economic, and social decision-making. In countries and territories
recently emerging from conflict, nationalist parties take advantage of little to no
effective citizen participation to perpetuate social divisions and economic
exclusion that reinforce their corrupt hold on power. Such weak states, in turn,
propagate systemic threats and abuses such as trafficking of arms, drugs, and
people, marginalization of ethnic and religious minorities, and mafia-dominated
local economies. Weak states with major systemic dysfunction pose a serious threat
for the re-emergence of inter-ethnic violence. CRS Role. CRS has chosen to focus its efforts in Southeast
Europe and the Caucasus on closing the gap in effective public participation. To do this, CRS works with
local NGOs and communities to build capacity to meet immediate needs and then
mobilizes that capacity to actively participate in social, economic, and political
decisions that effect their communities. Critical to closing the participation gap
is the creation and on-going use of community capacity in three complementary social
change skill sets: civic participation, conflict transformation, and advocacy.
These three elements comprise the focus of CRS/Europe's Social Change Unit.
RA/CT Role. The Regional Advisor for Conflict Transformation (RA/CT) is one of four
members of the Social Change Unit whose mission is to support the development of
capacity among CRS staff and partners have the capacity to effectively mobilize
participation. The RA/CT is a member of the CRS/Europe regional program quality
team and the Social Change Unit, which provides leadership in program strategy and
integration at the regional and country program levels in a rapidly evolving
internal and external environment. The RA/CT will lead on capacity building,
program design, and selected direct interventions that seek to transform conflicts
that inhibit bottom-up peacebuilding.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Capacity Building
* Help define core staff and partner capacities key to conflict transformation; lead the adoption of concrete practices and approaches that
strengthen the building of knowledge and expertise in areas such as:
o Communication skills
o Conflict analysis
o Problem solving (principled negotiation and problem solving workshop models)
o Relationship transformation
o Basic trauma & anger management
o Design of CT interventions
o Training of trainers
* Through work with the Conflict Transformation Core Group, identify expertise and capacity of CRS/Europe staff and partners; diagnose weaknesses;
in concert with country programs, create plans for targeted assistance to address areas of concern.
* Identify and increase awareness of relevant quality standards and best practices in the areas of conflict transformation and peacebuilding.
* Mentor CRS staff and partners in conflict transformation techniques and practices; create a framework for learning and development on conflict transformation and peacebuilding issues.
* Ensure relevant training programs are in place, either through the use of external resources or by developing appropriate training modules and facilitator guides on conflict transformation related topics and paradigms; deliver and/or coordinate training initiatives in conflict transformation.

Conflict Transformation Support
* Serve as technical resource for country programs and partners in issues related to conflict transformation; provide technical assistance including onsite consultations, specialized program assistance (facilitation and planning), and research.
* Assist CRS staff and partners in identifying, designing, and implementing "building a culture of peace" interventions that seek to address substantive obstacles to bottom-up peacebuilding progress.
* Enhance regional and country programs' ability to monitor and evaluate practices and application of conflict transformation; help country programs implement and
maintain monitoring programs to report on efforts.
* Maintain awareness of programming activities in country programs and in the region; find commonalities in platforms and methodologies; links efforts to create synergy and maximize results.
* Provide ad-hoc internal facilitation within CRS as required.

Partnership and Networking
* Support the development of partnerships that enhance, complement, or multiply the capacity of CRS and existing partners.
* In cooperation with the Regional Growth Officer, identify potential donors and/or co-financing opportunities (including bilateral, multilateral and private/faith-based options).
* Inventory existing institutions and prominent peacebuilding actors and partners in the region; disseminate information to country programs.

Project Design and Review
* Support project development at the country program level; as requested, review projects for standards and consistency; provide guidance in planning/design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
* Upon request, participate in proposal review; ensure proposals are designed to incorporate principles of peacebuilding as defined in the regional strategy.

Communication/Coordination/Research
* Work with regional CT community of learning to improve information flow between and among country programs and the regional peacebuilding team.
* Keep current with academic/professional literature relating to conflict transformation; adapt for regional context and share information.
* Establish a mechanism for information sharing and exchange of regional peacebuilding activities, best practices and lessons learned.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Frequent contact with RTA/PB, other members of the Social Change Unit, and CP staff. Occasional contact with DRD/PQ, RA/Partnership, Regional Growth Officer, and CP sectoral PMs.
External: Occasional contact with local partner organizations, NGOs, and organizations in Europe active in conflict transformation

QUALIFICATIONS
Technical/Professional:
* At least three years of directly relevant professional experience, with significant work in conflict transformation, peacebuilding, and/or community mobilization programming
* Thorough knowledge of principles and current best practices of peacebuilding and conflict transformation; demonstrated experience integrating themes into multi-sectoral programming
* Demonstrated understanding of peacebuilding within post-conflict and transitional societies; experience in SE Europe or the Caucasus preferred
* Significant facilitation or training experience; demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences
* Knowledge of religious, social and political trends in SE Europe and Caucuses.
* Experience in proposal design and writing; knowledge of USAID/other donor environment in Europe.
* Familiar with M&E assessment methods and procedures.
* Experience working with Catholic or other faith-based organizations preferred; understanding of CRS agency operating principles, goals and objectives related to peacebuilding and social justice highly desirable.
* Excellent English language skills; strong writing, communication and representation skills.
* Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook; PowerPoint a plus.
* Incumbent will be expected to develop and maintain an understanding CRS regional strategy, program activities, and partnership issues.
* Able to travel throughout the region approximately 30-50% of time.
Education:
* Graduate degree in Conflict Resolution/Analysis, International Development, Anthropology, Social Psychology, or other area providing firm grounding in the
principles of conflict transformation and community participation.
Personal Competencies:
* Excellent interpersonal skills; team player able to manage conflict and promote solidarity and cooperation.
* Able to work with diverse groups of people as a member of a multinational team; desire and ability to mentor multinational staff.
* Able to motivate and engage staff and partner participation in new initiatives.
* Capable of working within a matrix management structure; skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals not under supervisory control.
* Able to work with and manage long-distance relationships.
* Comfortable with ambiguity; flexible and adaptable.
* Committed to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching; strong personal orientation and commitment to peacebuilding as way of transforming relationships and
social injustice.

Working Conditions
Travel is estimated at 30-50% and occasional overtime is required. Occasionally works under time pressures, particularly during proposal development and reviews.
Application materials should be sent to crseurope@adminconsult.hu by Friday, January 24th, 2003. On all correspondence please indicate "RA / Conflict Transformation".

2003-01-08T13:37:00.000-08:00

Job
Program Officer, Program on Economic Agendas in Civil Wars
International Peace Academy
Contact: Elisa Trujillo
Fax: (212) 983-8246
trujillo@ipacademy.org
www.ipacademy.org
Deadline: Start Date February 1, 2003

IPA seeks to employ a Program Officer for the (EACW).

Initiated in 2000, the EACW Program conducts research and policy development
on the economic dimensions of armed conflict. In particular, the program
addresses the critical issue of how the economic agendas of armed factions
sustain violent conflict and inhibit durable peace, while also assessing the
role of globalization in creating new opportunities for combatants to
finance their military campaigns. From mid-2002 until the program’s
conclusion in December 2003, the program is focusing on policy development,
specifically on identifying and assessing the existing and emerging policy,
legal, regulatory, and financial tools and frameworks that may be applied to
more effectively redress the conflict-promoting aspects of economic
production, trade, and investment and to alter the economic incentives of
combatants from war to peace.

The starting date will be on or around February 1, 2003. This will be a
minimum one-year position with the strong possibility of a continuing role
at IPA. The Program Officer must have strong research, writing, and editing
skills, be familiar with the UN system, have academic training in
international affairs, and practical policy research experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary with the candidate's qualifications but will
generally involve a mix of program administration, research assistance, and
organizing seminars and workshops in New York. Approximately one-third of
the Program Officer’s time will be devoted to substantive research support,
and two-thirds to organizational and administrative support.

Program Administration
· Operational organization of projects, including:
- Organizing research-related working group meetings, workshops and conferences
- Operations/logistics
- Budget preparation/monitoring
- Correspondence
- Records and contact/mailing lists
- Clerical support (filing, faxing, copying, etc.)
· Coordination of production of research publications with the Publications Coordinator

Research Assistance
· Drafting background papers, concept papers, literature reviews, and evaluations of chapter contributions to edited volumes
· Editorial assistance on major publications
· Assisting in drafting and editing of Funder reports
· Writing of meeting reports (see examples on IPA's website: www.ipacademy.org/research)
· Working with research team to develop new projects
· Liaising with partners, experts, and the UN community.

Additional responsibilities will be determined by a combination of IPA's
program priorities as well as the Program Officer’s interests and
professional development needs.

Qualifications

· MA in International Affairs or a relevant social science
· 1+ year(s) related administrative and research experience
· Fluency in English; other languages are an asset
· Strong research and writing skills; excellent verbal communication skills
· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
· Strong MS Word, Excel, and Internet skills
· Valid Work Permit in the US.

To Apply

Contact Elisa Trujillo at trujillo@ipacademy.org or by fax (212) 983-8246.
Please include:
1. a cover letter indicating your interest in the project(s)
2. a current curriculum vitae
3. a list of up to three referees who may be contacted in support of your
application
4. a writing sample

Application material received will not be returned. Due to work constraints, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

2003-01-07T07:37:00.000-08:00

Various Internships
unpaid
Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs
Contact: Morgan Stoffregen
170 East 64th Street
New York, NY 10021
mstoffregen@cceia.org
www.cceia.org
Deadline: January 15, 2003

The Carnegie Council has five internship openings for the Spring 2003 semester.
We require a minimum of 10 hours a week.

To apply for any of the internships below, please send a cover letter and resume to Morgan Stoffregen either by email to mstoffregen@cceia.org or by post to
Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs
ATT: intern coordinator
170 East 64th Street
New York, NY 10021

Applications will be accepted until January 15.

1. Internship, Ethics & International Affairs

Ethics & International Affairs, the journal of the Carnegie Council, seeks spring 2003 intern, 10-15 hours a week, to assist in the preparation of the spring and fall 2003 issue of the journal and with general office work. In addition to a small daily stipend and access to Carnegie Council events, the intern receives a place on the journal's masthead.

Requirements:

Knowledge of international affairs and interest in ethical and philosophical approaches to world problems.
Experience doing academic research and familiarity with online research engines/databases.
Excellent writing and editing skills; attention to detail.
Keen critical ability--intern will make suggestions for the revision of journal articles.

2. Internship, Environmental Values Program

The Carnegie Council's project on Values in Environmental Policy Making seeks an undergraduate student with academic or professional experience in environmental studies or a related field to work as a part-time intern for the spring 2003 semester. Applicants must be of good academic standing, have strong editing and writing skills, and previous office and work experience. The intern will be provided with a small transportation stipend. This multi-site, multi-year collaborative research project seeks to explain and compare values and their role in environmental policy making in China, India, Japan, and the United States. The project's goal is to increase understanding of the conceptualization, articulation, and prioritization of values as they relate to the environment and the role these values play in environmental policy making.

Interns are required to spend at least twelve hours per week at the Carnegie Council from late January to May 2003. In addition to administrative tasks, the intern may be asked to assist in research, the editing of reports, or the organization of meetings and events.

3. Internship, History and the Politics of Reconciliation Project

The Carnegie Council's program on History and the Politics of Reconciliation seeks an undergraduate student with academic training in history and/or human rights to work as a part-time intern for the spring 2003 semester. Applicants must be of good academic standing and have strong editing and writing skills. The intern will be provided with a small transportation stipend. The History and the Politics of Reconciliation Program looks at how societies reckon with difficult pasts, generally in a long-term and non-legal context. The two current project components of the program focus on revision of secondary school history programs and textbooks, and historical commissions.

The intern would be involved primarily in helping to research and write study guides which will be posted on the Council's website. One study guide will explore political reconciliation, in which one case study will outline Franco-German reconciliation and another will explain the place of history textbooks in political and societal reconciliation.The second study guide will focus entirely on the case of reconciliation in Northern Ireland. The intern may also be involved in web research to monitor the press for articles on reconciliation, reparations, restitution issues related to monuments, memorials and museums, history education, etc.

4. Internship, Human Rights Initiative

The Human Rights Initiative seeks graduate and undergraduate students with good academic standing, overseas experience, fluency in languages other than English, strong writing skills, previous office and work experience, and academic or professional experience in topics of concerns to the Human Rights Initiative.

Human Rights Initiative interns are expected to contribute substantive research and analysis towards the production of the publication Human Rights Dialogue and the development of the Human Rights Initiative. This may include carrying out background research on upcoming topics, conceptual planning, commissioning articles, conducting interviews, writing, and editing. The next issue will focus on human rights and globalization.

5. Internship, Justice and the World Economy

The Carnegie Council's program on Justice and the World Economy seeks a spring 2003 intern. Applicants must be of good academic standing, have strong editing and writing skills, and previous office and work experience. The program on Justice and the World Economy (JWE) provides resources and an inter-professional and interdisciplinary forum for discussions concerning the justice of global institutional arrangements, such as capital and labor markets, international fiscal, labor, and property law, and the international financial and trading regimes. JWE works to close the gap between theory and practice (and between theorists and practitioners) by conducting and supporting ongoing research that integrates rigorous thinking about principles of global justice into discussion of pressing practical dilemmas. The JWE intern's main responsibility will be researching and writing a study guide for the Council's website. In addition, the intern may be asked to assist with administrative tasks or the organization of meetings and events.

2003-01-02T08:29:00.000-08:00

Job
Project Co-ordinator, Officer – Arms and Security Programme
£19,000 - £30,000 + 5% pension contribution after 6 months service
SAFERWORLD’S ARMS AND SECURITY PROGRAMME
Sue Maskell, Saferworld
46 Grosvenor Gardens
London SW1W OEB, UK
general@saferworld.org.uk
www.saferworld.org.uk
Deadline: January 10, 2003

To contribute to the successful development and delivery of
Saferworld’s Arms and Security Programme objectives and work
priorities. Specifically this will entail Co-ordinatorthe
organisation and implementation of Saferworld’s strategies for
encouraging and monitoring implementation of the UN Programme of
Action of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW); and for enhancing
the capacity of civil society and progressive governments to take
action to tackle SALW proliferation. The main areas of work
include:

· The Biting the Bullet project: Coordinating the
development and implementation of a multi-dimensional approach to
encouraging the effective implementation of the UN Programme of
Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW);

Building disarmament constituencies: Enhancing the capacity of
civil society and government actors to tackle the proliferation
of SALW through the development of the Global Small Arms Resource
Handbook and associated training programme.

Main duties and responsibilities:

(1) Biting the Bullet

The Biting the Bullet project[1] comprises three major components:

a) The Biennial Report on progress towards implementing the UN Programme of action on small arms

Duties include:

Coordinating research conducted by partners on the activities of
states and civil society towards implementation
Conducting research on states progress towards implementation
Organisation of relevant meetings, seminars and roundtables with
partners, governments and civil society
Writing of elements of the final report

b) Experts consultative group process

Duties include:

Contributing to the organisation of experts consultative group
meetings, the first of which will focus on international
standards and government exports
Researching and preparing contributions to the meetings and to
the final report on the outcomes of meetings
Participating in project meetings and presence at experts
consultative group meetings

b) Policy briefings

Contributing to the research, writing, production and
dissemination of relevant policy briefings on key thematic issues
(including arms embargoes and civilian possession).

c) General Biting the Bullet duties include:

Participation in and contribution to inter-agency project meetings

2. Global Small Arms Resource Handbook [2] Duties include:

Drafting sections of the handbook
Contributing to the development of the strategy for producing and
disseminating the handbook and for associated training activities
Coordinating the production and dissemination of the handbook
Coordinating relationships between Saferworld and partners in the
handbook project
Organising training-for-trainers meetings in regions of
importance for Saferworld
Contributing to the development and delivery of training
resources and training workshops
Development of monitoring and assessment systems to measure the
effectiveness and impact of the handbook
Contributing to the development and promotion of a Web version of
the Handbook
Participating in project meetings with partners and contributing
to maintaining and developing relationships with partners
Development and maintenance of budgets and record keeping systems

3. Other duties and responsibilities:

To contribute fully to the development of Arms and Security
Programme research and action projects
· To contribute to the achievement of organisation
priorities when required
· To contribute to fundraising efforts

Person Specification

· A Masters degree or equivalent in International Relations, Development Studies or a related discipline.

· Excellent organisation skills and experience of organising events including seminars or workshops.

· At least two one years experience in public policy research, advocacy or development work.

· A good understanding of arms and security issues, specifically those related to small arms and light weapons.

· Strong analytical skills.

· Excellent communication skills and ability to work in co-operation with groups and individuals within governments and civil society.

· Experience of developing and delivering training or other capacity building programmes would be an advantage.

· Fluency in written and spoken English; speaking ability in a second language will be an asset.

· A positive problem-solving approach.

· Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a non-partisan manner towards cultural and ethnic diversity.

· A willingness to promote the work of Saferworld and develop NGO collaborative work.

Terms and conditions

Initially, the contract will be for one year, however, provided
further funding is secured it is anticipated that the position
will continue. There will be a probationary period of three
months. There are 25 holidays a year (Jan-Dec) in addition to
relevant public holidays.

Salary range: £19,000 - £30,000 + 5% pension contribution after 6 months service

Hours: Standard working week is 37.5 hours a week. However, the
demands of the job are likely to be such that a willingness to
work longer hours, as required, will be necessary.

To apply: Please send full CV and covering letter, outlining relevant experience to:

Sue Maskell, Saferworld, 46 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W OEB, UK. Deadline for applications: 10 January 2003. We regret that it is only possible to contact short-listed candidates.

Please note that email applications will only be accepted from candidates based outside the UK: general@saferworld.org.uk.

2003-01-02T08:21:00.000-08:00

Job
Duty Officer
EUR 2,816 per month (12 times a year) subject to social security deductions
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
Secretariat, Headquarters
Department: Conflict Prevention Centre
Duty Station: Austria , Vienna
recruitment@osce.org
www.osce.org
Deadline: January 17, 2003

The OSCE Secretariat is looking for

a qualified candidate who will, under the direct supervision of the Chief, Situation Room, assist in providing operational support to the OSCE Secretariat in its backstopping of field operations.

Your duties will be to prepare a Daily Situation Briefing covering significant Mission and political developments in all OSCE areas of interest directly affecting the security situation of OSCE operations. You will provide support to the Mission Programme Section and the Operation Centre by functioning as a communication link between the Mission Programme Officers and their designated Missions. In case of medical evacuation of international staff in the field, you will be directly responsible for contacting the Air Ambulance and co-ordinating the most appropriate time, place and means of evacuation with the relevant field operations. You will keep senior staff of the Secretariat, the relevant OSCE delegation and the OSCE Chairmanship informed at all stages of the evacuation. Outside normal working hours you will be the primary OSCE point of contact, responding to emergency situations, providing immediate response to emergency calls, maintaining regular contacts with appropriate staff and assessing the urgency of incoming Mission reports as well as assisting with the dissemination of OSCE Mission reports. You should be prepared to work long evening/night shifts, and in case of emergency you must be available within 24 hours.

Necessary Qualifications:

Completed secondary education supplemented by some years of
training or experience in the field of work; police/military
background an alternative. University degree in international
relations, political science, journalism or related field and
prior experience with a national foreign service, the OSCE, OSCE
field operations or with another international organization would
be desirable. Professional fluency in English with good
communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge of computer
applications (MS Office and Internet). Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with people of different
national professional, including civil/military, and cultural
backgrounds. Flexible and prepared to work long hours in case of
emergency. Knowledge or experience of the OSCE communications
network and working knowledge of other OSCE languages would also
be desirable.

Salary Level:

EUR 2,816 per month (12 times a year) subject to social security deductions. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria.

How to apply:

You may apply online, by e-mail to: recruitment@osce.org or download the personal history form and send to:

OSCE Secretariat

Attn: Recruitment Section
Kärntner Ring 5 – 7
A-1010 Vienna, Austria.
Fax: (+43-1) 514 36-96.

Please note: in the event of invitation to interview, the OSCE is unable to reimburse costs incurred.

2003-01-02T08:15:00.000-08:00

Job
Executive Director
$40,000+ depending on experience
Witness for Peace
Leigh Carter
Search Committee
P.O. Box 53144
Washington, DC 20009
ed-search@witnessforpeace.org
www.witnessforpeace.org
Deadline: March 1, 2003

Founded in 1983, Witness for Peace (WFP) is a politically independent, grassroots organization with a mission to support peace, justice and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing US policies and corporate practices which contribute to poverty and oppression in this hemisphere. We are people committed to nonviolence and led by faith and conscience.

Witness for Peace maintains a central office in Washington, DC, with field offices in Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba, and Colombia. In addition, Witness for Peace has regional grassroots offices in 8 US states. Currently, WFP has a 7 person staff, 17 service volunteers, and 8 regional coordinators.

The Position
The Executive Director position is based in Washington, DC. However, the job requires frequent travel both in the United States and abroad.

The Executive Director of Witness for Peace must provide strong leadership that is balanced with an equally strong respect for the organizational culture and community. The Witness for Peace teams in the field offices, in DC and in the regional organizing offices around the US all consider themselves part of both a work team and a community. The Executive Director must play the dual role of ensuring both the quality of the work, and the health of the community.

At this time, WFP does not have a development department. The Executive Director will be expected to play a key role in all fundraising programs of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:
1. Provide strategic direction and leadership for WFP's programs.
2. Serve as primary spokesperson for the organization.
3. Supervise, manage and develop the staff, and provide team leadership.
4. Oversee program, security, and personnel matters in WFP offices abroad.
5. Provide managerial oversight for all WFP's functions, programs and activities including an annual budget of over $1 million.
6. Oversee and directly participate in the major donor, direct mail and institutional fundraising operations of WFP, including:
• Maintaining direct relationships with funders;
• Expanding funding sources;
• Writing copy for direct marketing and overseeing the entire mailing process;
• Grant writing and personal follow-up.
7. Direct an ongoing strategic planning process.
8. Establish and maintain relationships with US and other government officials.
9. Establish and maintain relationships with collegial organizations and NGOs.
10. Work with and help to develop WFP's Board of Directors.
11. Maintain balance and a unified vision within a multinational NGO with a broad agenda.

Additional Qualifications:
• Demonstrated strategic and leadership skills.
• Strong management, supervisory and team-building skills.
• Strong oral and written communications abilities.
• Demonstrated fundraising ability.
• Significant understanding of issues relating to WFP's mission.
• Significant experience and impact in national or international policy advocacy arenas.
• Coalition building, collaboration, and networking experience.
• Ability to simultaneously perform as both a manager and a team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.
• At least 5 years of direct supervisory/leadership experience.
• Strong commitment to the principles of nonviolence.
• US citizenship.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience with consensus decision-making a plus.
• Spanish fluency desirable.

How to Apply:
Applicants should send a resume/C.V. and cover letter by March 1, 2003 to:
Leigh Carter
Witness for Peace Search Committee
P.O. Box 53144
Washington, DC 20009
or email applications as MS Word files to:

ed-search@witnessforpeace.org

Witness for Peace is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community.

2002-12-31T10:18:00.000-08:00

Job
Seeds of Peace Summer Conflict Resolution Facilitators and Counselor Positions
paid
Seeds of Peace
Various Locations
www.seedsofpeace.org
Deadline: February 1, 2003

Our unique summer program offers an unforgettable experience for
all involved, staff and campers alike. Seeds of Peace brings
together teenagers from regions of conflict and war to its summer
camp in Maine for a complete coexistence experience in which the
teens live, eat, sleep, play and learn together. The intensive
month-long program combines recreational sports and arts
activities with daily conflict resolution sessions in which the
young people, with the support of professional facilitators, have
the opportunity to learn about their similarities and
differences; confront their conflicts with each other; build
trust; and explore their hopes and fears about coexistence in a
safe, supportive environment.

As a conflict resolution facilitator at Seeds of Peace, you will
participate in a Training and Orientation Session for
approximately one week prior to camp. During the three-week camp
session, you will work intimately with a facilitation partner to
plan and conduct your sessions (two per day) and monitor the
progress of your groups. You will be an active member of the
facilitation team, which is comprised of 12-14 human relations
professionals, including a Director of Facilitation.

Under his/her leadership, facilitators meet once a day for mutual
support, continuing development and coordination of the sessions.
You will contribute to the refinement of a written philosophical
and educational framework for the program and will make
presentations, as needed, to visitors and foreign delegations to
help educate them about the nature of the conflict resolution
work. Ongoing dialogue between camp counselors and facilitators
about what is happening in other areas of camp will take place so
as to assure coordination between bunk life, athletic and arts
activities and the conflict resolution program.

Job Requirements: As a conflict resolution facilitator at Seeds
of Peace you enjoy working with teenagers. You have a clearly
articulated approach to facilitating groups and promoting
coexistence in communities in conflict. You are able to work in
an interdisciplinary environment, which encourages a variety of
approaches to facilitation with an emphasis on process. You might
bring additional expertise in a particular modality, such as
drama, oral history, visual art, etc. You hold one or several
advanced degrees related to this work and have a basic knowledge
of the history and culture of the Middle East, Balkan, Cypriot
and/or India-Pakistan conflict(s). You have yourself explored
issues surrounding your own identities and related dynamics of
power and are able to function and take care of yourself in a
less-than-comfortable camp environment. You are a flexible,
dynamic, thoughtful, honest and committed individual with a sense
of humor.

Time of Employment: Typically, there are three camp sessions from late June - August.

The schedule for the summer of 2003 is as follows:

Staff Orientation: June 17 through June 22
Session One: June 23 through July 16
Session Two: July 21 through August 13
Session Three: August 16 through August 30 (RETURNING STAFF ONLY)

As a counselor, you will supervise sports or arts activities,
live in a bunk with eight to 10 teenagers and preside over lively
meal tables. However, these duties are only secondary to your
most important responsibility at camp: to become a friend,
parent, sibling, teacher and role model to the most intelligent,
energetic and passionate teenagers you will ever meet. As the
campers balance the excitement of camp with the challenges of
addressing their regional conflicts, they look to their
counselors for support and affection.

The uniqueness of Seeds of Peace requires counselors to create a
safe and comforting atmosphere while encouraging the campers to
address their personal and political issues with the conflict.
Serving as a counselor at Seeds of Peace demands far more
commitment, energy and emotion than another camp, but it is these
demands that produce rewarding friendships. By the end of the
summer, you will have the adoration of teenagers from around the
world representing both sides of each conflict - and an inbox
full of messages from them.

Seeds of Peace hires 40-45 counselors each summer. We assemble a
unique and talented group of individuals. Counselors must be team
players as working together with the other staff is essential for
the success of the program. On a daily basis, counselors will
supervise life in the bunk, instruct an activity, eat all meals
with an assigned table and engage in the other daily programs.
Through these activities, the counselors help to create an
unparalleled experience.

Typically, Seeds of Peace runs at least two three-week sessions
at our camp in Maine. (The third session is generally staffed by
former counselors). Each session concludes with a three-day trip
to Washington, DC, where the campers visit cultural and political
sites and meet with political leaders. Staff is expected to work
BOTH sessions with a week-long break in between. Additionally,
staff is given time off during each session.

Counselors receive a nominal salary, and all room and board expenses are included.

If you are interested in applying to be a counselor this summer, visit our website for the online application. Please note that first year counselors are hired to work sessions one and two, which requires an 8-week commitment from June 17 through August 13.

2002-12-21T11:15:00.000-08:00

Job
Communications Officer, Caucasus Project Officer, Administrative Assistant
paid
Conciliation Resources
173 Upper Street, London N1 1RG, UK.
Fax: 020-7359 4081
recruitment@c-r.org
www.c-r.org/recruitment
Deadline: January 10, 2003

Conciliation Resources was established in 1994 to provide an
international service to local organisations pursuing peace
buildin for conflict transformation initiatives. The principal
objective of CR is to support activities of people and groups
working at community and national levels in preventing or
transforming violent conflicts into opportunities for social,
political and economic development based on more just
relationships. CR is currently supporting partner activities in
Angola, the Caucasus, Fiji, Nepal, Uganda and West Africa, and
produces the print and on-line publication series,Accord: an
international review of peace initiatives, as part of the
Accord programme.

CR is currently recruiting for the following three positions to
strengthen its capacity to be more effective in its work. The
details bout the positions and the information on how to apply
are provided below:

Communications Officer. This newly created position to strengthen
CR's organisational capacity will provide communications and
support to all CR's work will provide an excellent opportunity for
professional development and growth to a dynamic individual.
Responsibilities will include maintaining and updating CR website,
editing and producing organisational brochures, reports and other
publications, assisting CR's staff in fundraising, maintaining and
updating the donor database.

£21,000 (+ pension) Ref: Communications

Caucasus Project Officer This is an ideal opportunity to work
with an experienced team on a dynamic peacebuilding programme
focusing on the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict. You will play an
important role within the team supporting its local and
international partners, combining project administration tasks
with participation in planning and implementing activities and
information management and research.

£19,000-£24,000 (+ pension) Ref: Caucasus

Administrative Assistant The primary responsibility of this post
is to assist the Administrator in establishing, maintaining and
developing excellent operating systems through the implementation
of systematic day-to-day financial and administrative procedures.

£18,948 (+ pension) Ref: Admin

How to apply: More information about CR and the positions,
including a job description, person specification details,
application form and guidance notes can be found on CR's website
(www.c-r.org/recruitment). Please print the application form
and send the fully completed and signed form either by post or
fax to:

Conciliation Resources, 173 Upper Street, London N1 1RG, UK.
Fax: 020-7359 4081. If you cannot access the web or download the
information, you may request the information and application form
by E-mail from recruitment@c-r.org

2002-12-14T09:26:00.000-08:00

Job
Senior Programme Officer, UNICEF Office of Emergency Programmes
paid
Senior Human Resources Officer (VL)
UNICEF
(TA-25B), 3 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Email: nyhqcluster@unicef.org
Copy to Email: emops@unicef.org
www.unicef.org

New York, USA (P/L-5 level)

(Vacancy reference VN-02-345)

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join UNICEF's emergency
programme team at its New York headquarters. You will be
responsible for promoting the integration of humanitarian
principles and rights-based approaches into UNICEF's humanitarian
programmes and advocacy through the development of policies,
strategies and operational guidelines, training and field
support. You will also promote these policies and positions at
inter-agency and at inter-governmental levels.

If you want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a
better world for children and match the profile outlined, send a
detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND preferably complete the
United Nations Personal History form (which can be downloaded
from our Web site at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-02-345
to: Senior Human Resources Officer (VL), UNICEF, 3 United Nations
Plaza (TA-25B), New York, N.Y. 10017, USA. E-mail:
nyhqcluster@unicef.org with copy to: emops@unicef.org

Your profile:
Advanced university degree in social sciences, law or other
related field (e.g. international relations, political science,
public affairs, and/or international development).
At least ten years of progressively responsible professional work
experience in advocacy on human rights/child rights issues at
national and international levels.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Ability to identify and respond to new opportunities,
particularly in emerging issues concerning the impact of armed
conflict on children.
Current knowledge of development issues and policies as well as
social programming policies and procedures in international
development cooperation.
Proven ability to conceptualise, innovate, plan and execute ideas
as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
Leadership and organizational ability.
Good negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
Ability to work as part of a team in an international and
multicultural environment.
Fluency in English and either French or Spanish.
Remuneration:
UNICEF's salary and benefits package is based on the United
Nations Common System. For further information on the UN Common
System salaries and benefits, please visit the United Nations Web
site.
UNICEF encourages applications from qualified women. Applications
should be received by 31 December 2002. Acknowledgement will be
sent to shortlisted candidates only.

How to apply
To apply, please send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND
preferably complete the United Nations Personal History form,
available in Word 97 or Word Perfect or PDF format*, quoting VN-
02-345 and submit to: Senior Human Resources Officer (VL), UNICEF
(TA-25B), 3 UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017, USA. Email:
nyhqcluster@unicef.org with copy to Email: emops@unicef.org

(*The latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to
view, navigate and print PDF files. If you do not have the
Reader, you can retrieve one for your platform free of charge
from Adobe Systems Inc., install it according to the instructions
given, and configure it for use with your World Wide Web
browser.)

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

Please note we will contact you only if your candidacy is under serious consideration

2002-12-14T09:23:00.000-08:00

Job
Women's Network Coordinator - Africa
paid
World Conference on Religion and Peace
Nairobi, Kenya
nschmeil@wcrp.org
www.wcrp.org
Deadline: December 19, 2002

The World Conference on Religion and Peace is a coalition of
world's religious communities that are working together for
peace. The primary responsibility of the Women's Network
Coordinator will be to develop a local network of religious
women's associations that will function as a major resource and
conduit for WCRP's Hope For African Children's Initiative (HACI)
activities; as well as a liaison officer for the New York based
Women's Program staff. The Network Coordinator, who will be based
in Nairobi, will report to the Director of the Women's Program,
based in New York, in close coordination with the Regional
Project Director, who will serve as day-to-day line manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop an African regional network of religious women's
organizations as part of the WCRP Global Network of Religious
Women's Organizations.
Identify, compile, and publish Profiles and best practices from
the regional network.
Assist the Regional Project Director in mainstreaming the
leadership and participation of religious women in HIV/AIDS
projects and other multi-religious initiatives.
Assist the Director in increasing the level of activity and
leadership by women in WCRP projects and standing commissions.
Coordinate the involvement of Network Members in trainings and
other program activities linked to the Hope for African
Children's Initiative.
Assist local religious women's organizations in getting women to
support their work with children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Act as ex-officio secretary for the African Religious Women's
Forum.

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in religion, international affairs or related
field; ability to work with multi-cultural communities; sound
knowledge of religious communities. Minimum 3-4 years relevant
experience in NGO setting; strong organizational skills;
excellent written and verbal skills; English fluency; advanced
computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Please send cover letter with salary history and resume/C.V. to
nschmeil@wcrp.org. Any application received after December 19
2002 will not be considered. Only candidates who are short-listed
will be contacted/replied to.

2002-12-14T09:16:00.000-08:00

Job
Central Africa Representative
paid
American Friends Service Committee
AFSC-HR, 1501
Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1479
Fax: 215-241-7248
e-mail: WStreater@afsc.org
www.afsc.org
Deadline: December 15, 2002

Quaker International Affairs Representative(s) for Central Africa: Based in Kigali (Kampala or Bujumbura). Responsible for a program designed to encourage dialogue within and between Burundi, DRC, Rwanda and Uganda on peace, reconciliation, economic and social justice issues and to build trust across lines of political division. Drawing on Quaker values of nonviolence and support for the dignity of all persons, representatives seek to bring forward into policy-making forums the voices of those who are affected by these policies, to accompany people in their work to promote peace and social justice at national, regional and international levels and to encourage dialogue. American Friends Service Committee's (AFSC's) works world-wide on peace, reconciliation, economic development based on principles of economic justice and relief. This program is directly linked to grassroots peace initiatives through its partnering with community based organizing led by Quakers and other religious and civil society peace groups throughout the region. Their work includes trauma healing and alternative to violence programs. Through travel within the region, the QIAR develops networks among a range of people and organizations seeking common ground for dialogue. The QIAR builds partnerships and accompanies partners in the region, supporting key aspects of
their work. Current program priority areas include (1) Peace, Reconciliation and Security: Systems for healing justice within and between countries, demilitarization and disarmament, regional security and building institutional capacities to research and monitor arms flows and control of violence in local communities, and promoting greater participation of women and youth in local and national level decision-making. The QIAR will remain open to opportunities to support dialogues for peace and non-violent solutions to conflict and exercise the quiet diplomacy that may be required to advance and secure the various peace agreements in process in the region.
(2) Economic justice, debt cancellation and economic transformation. In fulfillment of reporting requirements, the QIAR keeps individuals and groups in the United States and Europe, as well as in Africa, regularly informed about events and issues affecting Central Africa. Requires: Compatibility with, and ability to represent, the faith-based principles and positions defining AFSC's international affairs work, especially its work in Central Africa; working and living experience in Central Africa; knowledge of Central Africa political and economic affairs including the global forces and history of U.S. and European involvement in the region; capacity to communicate effectively with people of diverse perspectives and to build trust across lines of conflict; and significant experience in program planning, organizing conferences and seminars, in administration and fiscal management, and facility in written and spoken English. Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of Swahili is highly desirable. Portuguese or another language of the region is desirable. Strong financial, communication, program development and management skills are required. This is a senior position for an individual or a couple with an established relationship. Address letter of interest and resume�Eby December 15, 2002, to Willa Streater, AFSC-HR, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-1479) Fax: 215-241-7248; e-mail: WStreater@afsc.org

2002-12-14T09:13:00.000-08:00

Job
Campaign Coordinator
$1500 per month
Code Pink 4 Peace
733 15th Street, NW
Suite #507
Washington, DC 20005
www.codepink4peace.org
Deadline: December 31, 2002

Code Pink 4 Peace is seeking a creative, energetic, pro-peace activist to coordinate the work of the Women's Peace Vigil in Lafayette Park. The Women's Peace Vigil Campaign Coordinator will be responsible for the daily set up of the vigil and scheduling of actions. The Coordinator will recruit volunteers and encourage creative expressions and actions opposing the war in Iraq. She will act as support staff in the Code Pink 4 Peace Women's Peace Vigil offices and complete other responsibilities as neccessary. This is a full time position to start immediately and last hopefully only through March 16.

Women of color are encouraged to apply.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to Jodie Evans at heartofj@aol.com. This position will be filled as soon as possible.

2002-12-11T09:13:00.000-08:00

Job
Conference Manager
$30,000-$35,000
Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)
1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Third Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-667-9700
Fax: 202-265-1968
Email: jobs@acresolution.org
http://www.acresolution.org
Deadline: January 2, 2003

The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) is looking for a Conference Manager to implement and administer all aspects of ACR's conferences. The Conference Manager works with members, volunteer leaders and staff to develop substantive program content for all ACR meetings and conferences. He/She is responsible for coordinating and tracking all meeting logistical details; development of all meeting communications, including conference prospectives, brochures, and programs; sales and coordination of conference advertising, exhibiting & sponsorship; maintenance of databases related to conferences and programs, and preparation and distribution of conference-related correspondence.

Additional Qualifications:

Basic educational requirement balanced with significant experience in the membership association profession, as well as with significant experience in conference planning. Two to four years experience in conference planning required.

*Understanding of and commitment to the field of dispute resolution. Commitment, vision, flexibility, integrity and creativity to carry out the mission of the organization as it works and grows in a rapidly changing environment.
*Demonstrated experience, judgment, writing and speaking skills, and facilitative style essential to representing the organization and serving its members.
*Commitment to collaborative decision-making processes and teamwork with volunteers. Use of candid and clear communication and fair processes to effectively meet objectives. Demonstrated accountability in meeting organizational goals.
*Working knowledge of computers and other technical systems.
*Ability to develop and adhere to department budgets and be held accountable for achieving fiscal goals.

Key Skills:
-Detail oriented
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
-Working knowledge of MS Office software and Lotus Notes software.
-Possesses strong project management skills
-Ability to work well with members and volunteer leaders
-Possesses sales and marketing skills
-Ability to work autonomously; Self starter/proactive
-Creative
-Personable, friendly, professional
-High energy
-Good problem-solving skills
-Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment
-Works well under pressure
-Ability to maintain a team atmosphere

How to Apply:
Applications should be sent by email or fax to:
Erin Weiss, Conference Manager
Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)
1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Third Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-667-9700
Fax: 202-265-1968
Email: jobs@acresolution.org

2002-12-11T09:10:00.000-08:00

Job
Executive Director
paid
Alliance for International Conflict Resolution
Washington, DC
www.aicr.us
Deadline: January 13, 2003

The Alliance for International Conflict Resolution (AICR), a new
network of 20+ international conflict resolution and peace-
building organizations seeks to fill the position of Executive
Director. Working from AICR's Washington, DC office, the
Executive Director will serve as AICR's chief administrative and
operating officer. Responsibilities also will include:

Â· Spokesperson for the organization

Â· Focal point for outreach efforts

Â· Architect of initial fundraising strategy and chief fundraiser prior to the anticipated hiring of a development director

Â· Oversight of website strategy and operations

Â· Outreach to public and private sources of potential funding for AICR member-initiated projects

Â· Coalition building among AICR member organizations

Â· Leader of AICR 's environmental scanning efforts, tracking policy and personnel changes at major foundations, government
agencies and other organizations of interest to the AICR membership.

Salary and benefits will be competitive, with clear opportunities
for future increases and performance-based bonuses. Please submit
cover letter and CV to applications@aicr.us by January 13, 2003.

2002-12-09T10:53:00.000-08:00

Job
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Center for Peaceable Schools at Lesley University
half-time position
Center for Peaceable Schools
Lesley University
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

The Center for Peaceable Schools at Lesley University is seeking a talented and committed person to lead a collaborative planning and implementation process for Center programs. The Center for Peaceable Schools is a collaborative of new England educators and activists. The Center's mission is to support community and educational leadership and to foster caring schools and communities that promote peace and social justice. The Center collaborates with youth, parents, teachers, administrators, non-profit organizations and other community members in the building of caring schools and communities that have a culture of collaboration and connection, as well as a commitment to equity and justice, the practices of democracy and non-violent conflict resolution, and the participation and leadership of all. The Center offers an annual Summer Institute, an intensive training program for practitioners, a network of practitioners, graduate level credit-bearing courses and ongoing professional development in the form of trainings and workshops.

Responsibilities and Duties
We are looking for a Program Coordinator who will work collaboratively with staff, the Advisory Board and other community members to plan and implement our programs that foster schools and communities where peace and justice are core components. Specific responsibilities and duties include:
· Lead the planning committee through all aspects of the Summer Institute planning and implementation. This includes developing a budget; marketing; developing the week-long program; coordinating logistics; recruiting, training and overseeing volunteers; negotiating contracts with presenters and workshop leaders; coordinating the actual week of the Institute; etc.
· Develop and carryout marketing and outreach plan for all Center activities, in conjunction with Director.
· Work with Director and Advisory Board to identify needs and conceptualize initiatives to meet the mission of the Center.
· Maintain database (Filemaker Pro)
· Process financial paperwork.
· Miscellaneous administrative tasks
· Deliver workshops, trainings and presentations, as appropriate.

Skills and Background Required
· Strong leadership skills
· Marketing and promotion skills
· Experience in event planning and coordination
· Knowledge of progressive educational practices and pedagogy
· Database management (design a plus!)
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to work independently and to juggle multiple tasks
· Non-profit management and/or higher education experience helpful

To submit an application, mail vita and cover letter to Tania M. Mireles, Director, Center for Peaceable Schools, Lesley University, 29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138. The same can be emailed as an attached Word document to: tmireles@lesley.edu

2002-12-05T14:57:00.000-08:00

Job
Zaru-Mikhail Fellowship, Middle East Peacebuilding Unit
American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1479
www.afsc.org
Deadline: December 11, 2002

Background: The Zaru-Mikhail Fellowship has been established to provide the opportunity for a person to work on Israel-Palestine issues in the national office of a Quaker organization. The position is designed to help a recent college/university graduate deepen his/her understanding of peace and justice issues, provide opportunities to learn about national organizing on issues concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and provide the opportunity for this person to make a concrete contribution to the Middle East work of the Peacebuilding Unit.

The work of the Middle East Peacebuilding Unit seeks to change US policy in the Middle East. We believe that there will be a just and lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis when both peoples of the region are able to enjoy social, cultural, economic, human, political and national rights. We believe that both peoples have a right to live within mutually negotiated and recognized safe and secure borders. The program works with US-based peace and justice organizations, civil and human rights organizations, faith-based organizations and faith communities.

Responsibilities:

1. Research and prepare a written report about the relationship between US policy towards Israel and Palestine and the continuing Israeli military occupation. The report will address the militarization of Israeli, Palestinian, and US societies, particularly focusing on the relationship between militarism, US arms sales to Israel, and the economic situation in Palestine. Israel, and the US. The specific focus of the report will be determined between the Fellow and the supervisor.

2. Develop a network of student groups on college and university campuses, including Quaker and other private colleges, working on Israeli-Palestinian issues.

3. Design a national campaign with three student groups and implement this campaign in ten college/university campuses in the US, including some Quaker colleges.

4. Attend AFSC all staff meetings, Peacebuilding Unit staff meetings, Middle East Task Force meetings, and Middle East Peacebuilding Unit Team meetings.

5. Assist with production and distribution of materials related to AFSC work and campaigns.

6. Perform other program and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. A college degree.

2. Prior experience doing research and analysis.
3. Excellent writing skills.

4. Knowledge of Middle East issues in general and the Israel-Palestine conflict in particular.

5. Knowledge of US policy in the Middle East.

6. Excellent computer skills, proficiency with Word, familiarity with the Internet, and ability to use electronic communications.

7. Self-motivated, inquisitive, and well-organized.

8. Ability to work with people of different races, gender, and sexual orientation.

9. Personal commitment to working on peace and justice issues.

10. Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends and willingness to travel occasionally in the US.

11. Ability to shift priorities based on current program needs and/or developments in the Middle East.

12. Knowledge of Arabic preferable.

Length of Service: The fellowship is a full-time (35 hours per week) non-exempt position of approximately six (6) months in length.

Compensation: The stipend is $9,100 (for 6 months). Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

Deadlines: Send cover letter and résumés by December 11, 2002 to:

Clara Wright
Human Resources Department
American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1479
Fax: (215) 241-7248
E-mail: CWright@afsc.org

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, sexual orientation or nature of disability.

AFSC is a smoke-free workplace.

2002-12-05T14:54:00.000-08:00

Job
Coordinator, Peacebuilding and Demilitarization Program
American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1479
www.afsc.org
Deadline: December 11, 2002

The Peace Education Fellowship is sponsored by the Peacebuilding and Demilitarization Program of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC).

The Fellowship has just been developed to provide a unique opportunity for individuals who have some experience working for social change to further enhance those skills by working on a national level. The Fellowship is an embodiment of the popular education concept of "youth teaching youth," in the sense that it will create the space for skills training on peacebuilding work for youth conducted by youth.

The AFSC Peacebuilding and Demilitarization Program/Network is one of five programs of the AFSC Peace Building Unit (PBU) and works to address the causes, impact of and alternatives to war and militarization in societies, both within the US and internationally. The Fellow is part of a team, which provides overall program coordination and administration of the Peacebuilding and Demilitarization Program/Network.

Peacebuilding and Demilitarization Program staff develop peace education curricula, conduct trainings and workshops; develop resource materials on peacebuilding issues and concerns, do media outreach and communications work, engage in coalition building and support grassroots awareness-raising and organizing efforts with aim of (1) understanding the root causes of war and violence; (2) exploring peaceful alternative to war and violence; (3) building awareness on immediate peacebuilding issues and concerns such as: nuclear weapons and missile defense system, small arms proliferation; socio-economic, political and environmental impacts of military bases, etc.; overall effect of military spending on national budgets and its social consequences; the use of economic sanctions as weapon of war; the role of defense corporations and the military-industrial complex on the lives of people both inside and outside the U.S. (4) strengthening youth involvement in peace-building work; (5) supporting and building a new peace movement in response to the widening war proposed by the U.S. government.

The Peacebuilding and Demilitarization Program/Network serves as a resource and coordination center on these issues and works collaboratively with AFSC domestic, international and local programs.

The Fellowship is supervised by the Coordinator of the program. The Fellow functions as a regular staff member of the program, participating in staff and committee meetings and providing support to the overall work of the program. The position is based in AFSC's National Office in Philadelphia.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, improve and update the "Building a Culture of Peace" resource/curriculum and other multicultural, youth-oriented peace education materials.
2. Conduct training and workshops on "Building a Culture of Peace" resource/curriculum with youth and those working with youth.
3. Respond to inquiries from the public on peace education issues.
4. Develop resources on peacebuilding and demilitarization; especially materials geared to youth audiences.
5. Do outreach to schools and community youth organizations as well as youth advocacy organizations.
6. Assist staff in coordinating national initiatives and projects relating to college campuses.
7. Assist staff in planning program's web site and developing content that will attract, inform and motivate youth.
8. Provide support to special projects (such as publications, campaigns and workshops) as needed.
9. Assist with the administrative tasks of the program - typing, word processing, data entry, and filing - in accordance with program needs.

Qualifications:

1. A bachelor's degree in Peace Studies, Education or a related area or an equivalent amount of experience is required.
2. Prior experience working (as a volunteer, intern, or for pay) with a social change organization.

3. Experience with or strong interest in peacebuilding and demilitarization issues strongly preferred.

4. Strong research and writing skills. Inquisitive, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with diverse audiences (race, gender, sexual orientation).
6. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with a word processing program and electronic communications using the Internet.
7. Availability to travel and to work occasional nights and weekends.
8. Commitment to Quaker values, testimonies and process.
9. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
10. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
Training: The Fellow will receive training in basic organizing skills (such as public speaking, meeting facilitation, how to organize a campaign, etc.) as well as training on youth and peacebuilding issues.

Length of Service: The Fellowship is an eleven (11) months full-time (35 hours) non-exempt position.

Compensation: The stipend is approximately $16,500 (for 11 months). Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

Deadlines: Send cover letter and résumés by December 11, 2002 to:

Clara Wright
Human Resources Department
American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1479
Fax: (215) 241-7248
E-mail: CWright@afsc.org

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, sexual orientation or nature of disability.

AFSC is a smoke-free workplace.

2002-12-01T18:02:00.000-08:00

Job
Facilitator for UNIFEM-sponsored Strategy Meeting on Gender and Youth in CEE/CIS in Bratislava
paid
United Nations Development Fund for Women
Jennet Arcara
jennet.arcara@undp.org
www.unifem.undp.org
Deadline: December 7, 2002

UNIFEM is currently planning a Strategic Workshop on Gender and Youth in CEE/CIS to be held 14 to 17 February 2003 in Bratislava. The goal of the workshop is to form a cohesive core group of young leaders who can work collaboratively to formalize and institutionalize an active and sustainable gender and youth network and begin developing creative and innovative activities on youth and gender in CEE/CIS. We are recruiting a facilitator who will work with UNIFEM to plan and facilitate this conference.

The facilitator will be responsible for providing substantive input and support to the preparatory process, facilitating discussions and cross-cultural understanding during the 2 day conference, and providing post-workshop assistance and guidance to ensure that the first steps towards concrete activities are carried through. The consultant will also produce a brief report following the completion of the workshop.

Background:
In light of the transition towards democracy and decentralisation/privatisation of services within Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), young women and men continue to face varying forms of discrimination and exclusion particular to youth. In particular, young women in the region have been increasingly and adversely affected by conflict and post-conflict situations; discriminatory practices within the education and employment systems; rising drug addiction; rising violence against women; sexual exploitation, including trafficking; social indifference and alienation. These challenges are further exacerbated by a lack of representation of youth and their concerns within public and policy arenas. In order to address these issues, it is essential that young women and men within the CEE/CIS region work together to raise awareness of the specific needs and priorities of youth among policy makers and society as a whole.

In 2002, UNIFEM launched a region-wide youth initiative which focuses on creating an effective and sustainable network of young people working for gender equality in CEE/CIS. Following initial consultations, UNIFEM distributed a survey among youth in the region to get further insights on their priorities and interests; the results of the survey were discussed at a meeting of youth representatives at the Global Forum of the Association for Women in Development (AWID) in Mexico in October 2002. This discussion is now continuing online in the form of a listserv.

In follow up to the activities to date and in order to facilitate and formalise an established and active CEE/CIS gender and youth network, UNIFEM is preparing to hold a 2½-day workshop in Bratislava on 14-17 February 2003. The expected outcomes of this workshop are:

ï‚· Formation of a cohesive group of leaders that can work collaboratively, with mutual understanding and respect for personal, language, cultural and other differences;
ï‚· Analysis of outcomes of the online discussions as input to the finalisation of the objectives and priorities of the network; agreement on the form/structure of the network, its modality for operation, etc.;
ï‚· Selection of a number of creative, innovative activities that the network could undertake;
ï‚· Distribution of responsibilities and agreement on the immediate next steps.

Tasks:
Under the direct supervision of UNIFEM's Regional Programme
Director for CEE and in consultation with UNIFEM's Project
Manager, the facilitator will be responsible for the following
tasks:
ï‚· Providing substantive input and support to the preparatory
process;
ï‚· Provide input to decisions related to the logistical
arrangements for the workshop;
ï‚· Preparation and dissemination of necessary documentation and
resources for the workshop in particular, preparation of resource
tools to share with workshop participants on leadership
development, advocacy work, conflict resolution training, and
human rights issues, and contribute as necessary to the
preparatory processes leading to the workshop;
ï‚· Facilitating discussions during the 2½-day workshop and
providing post-workshop assistance and guidance to ensure that
agenda and objectives of workshop as stated above are achieved
and the first steps towards concrete activities are carried
through;
ï‚· Fostering the development of a common understanding and
methodology by which productive group dynamics and cross-cultural
understanding emerge.

Qualifications:
The consultant should have a graduate degree with a focus on
international development. In addition, the consultant should
also have the following qualifications:
ï‚· Knowledge of CEE/CIS region;
ï‚· An understanding of the issues surrounding gender and youth;
ï‚· Experience in training and facilitation
ï‚· Experience in organisational development, leadership
development, cross-cultural understanding, advocacy capacity
building, and conflict resolution training;
ï‚· Fluency in English. Fluency in Russian is an advantage.

Outputs:
The consultant will produce a brief report following the completion of the workshop that will provide her/his analysis of the achievements/lessons learned as well as recommendation to UNIFEM on follow-up.

Interested applicants may submit a current CV with cover letter by 7 December 2002 to Jennet Arcara at jennet.arcara@undp.org

2002-12-01T17:38:00.000-08:00

Internship
International Project Intern
unpaid
Global Peacemakers
1992 Commerce Street #4,
Yorktown Heights, New York, 10598
www.globalpeacemakers.org
Contact Person: Eric Wenzel
Fax: 661.759.6117

The Global Peacemakers intern will help develop our partnerships and programs in whichever region the intern is passionate about.

The primary work is web research, emailing and phone calling to NGOs (non-profit organizations) colleges and universities.

Support for projects is also desired.

2002-11-21T07:50:00.000-08:00

Job
Peacebuilding Senior Advisor
paid
Catholic Relief Services
Program Quality and Support Department
Baltimore, MD
Band: E1 FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Director, Technical Service Unit
www.catholicrelief.org

In the context of Catholic Relief Services' strategic plans for the promotion of peacebuilding throughout its programming and activities, the Peacebuilding Senior Advisor provides strategic leadership and technical support in developing operational frameworks and quality standards to ensure peacebuilding is integrated effectively into programming initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Manage a strategy for the development, implementation and dissemination of operational frameworks for peacebuilding and conflict transformation related programming.

2. In consultation with regional and country-level peacebuilding staff, coordinate the design and implementation of quality standards to assess, adapt and evaluate approaches and methodologies for overseas peacebuilding programming. Provide on-going oversight and support for learning processes that strengthen the response of CRS and partners to conflict-related challenges. Coordinate the documentation of lessons learned to inform the design of future operational frameworks and identify possible policy issues for the agency to advocate on.

3. Coordinate training processes in peacebuilding, conflict
transformation and reconciliation for agency staff and partners.
Assume responsibility for curriculum design for CRS staff
development in conflict transformation/resolution/prevention and
peacebuilding methods. Work with field-based staff to implement
Caritas "Training Peace Agents" training of trainers process.

4. Identify priority issues for incorporating peacebuilding and
justice into overseas programming. In these areas, collect and
analyze innovative projects and activities implemented by CRS and
other international and domestic partners; identify practical
approaches, implementation tools, and resources; and prepare
informational updates and disseminate resources on state-of-the-
art approaches and initiatives to overseas and domestic offices.

5. Visit country programs to discuss approaches to programming,
coordinate trainings, support regional technical
strategies/commissions and undertake evaluations as needed.

6. Represent the Program Quality and Support Department at
relevant internal and external meetings or committees. Network
with organizations, resource persons, and donors regarding
conflict and peacebuilding issues. Inform CRS senior management
of substantive issues as they emerge.

7. Work with staff who oversee CRS sectoral areas (education,
microfinance, health, agriculture, HIV/AIDS) and themes (civil
society, governance, advocacy, gender, human rights,
partnership), to initiate multi-sectoral approaches that
incorporate peacebuilding in agency planning and evaluation
processes.

8. Serve as co-director of the Summer Institute on Peacebuilding
held in collaboration with the Kroc Center for International
Peace at the University of Notre Dame.

9. Coordinate responsibilities and effective networking among
overseas peacebuilding staff, the agency's Peacebuilding Working
Group and the Program Quality and Support Department.

Personal Skills:

· Ability to develop and implement methods to gather,
synthesize, and transfer knowledge, both formally and informally.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills -
interpersonal, listening, cross-cultural.
· Ability to engage and motivate staff in challenging
program area.
· Ability to work effectively under pressure and to
organize and prioritize a variety of initiatives.
· Strong leadership skills

Qualifications:

· Masters degree in peace and conflict studies,
international development or related fields (PhD preferred).
· Significant experience (5 yr. Minimum) working in
developing countries in areas related to peacebuilding and/or
multi-sectoral development
· Significant experience (3 yr. minimum) in the design of
training curricula in peacebuilding and reconciliation.
· Thorough knowledge of current issues in international
conflict resolution.
· Willingness and ability to travel 30% of your time