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Current Job Openings:

Director, ACTION

Campaign Manager - U.S. Global Campaign for Education

Multilateral Campaign Coordinator

Internship Opportunities:

Operations Intern — Ongoing

Domestic Intern — Fall 2009

Global Intern — Spring 2009

Director, ACTION (Advocacy to Control Tuberculosis Internationally)

ACTION is looking for an experienced advocacy campaign director to lead its global efforts to increase political will to control tuberculosis and TB-HIV. This person should have a track record of developing, driving and managing successful public policy advocacy strategies in conjunction with civil society. The position is based in Washington, DC, and is ultimately responsible for the successful implementation and execution of ACTION's dynamic multi-country goals, objectives and operations.

ACTION is an international partnership of advocacy organizations working to mobilize resources to treat and prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB), a global disease that kills one person every 20 seconds. ACTION's underlying premise is that much more rapid progress can be made against the global TB epidemic by building support for increased resources for effective TB control among key policymakers and other opinion leaders in both high TB burden countries and donor countries.

  • In five donor countries, Canada, France, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States,ACTION partners are working to increase political will to mobilize greater financial support for addressing TB.
  • In two high TB burden countries, India and Kenya, ACTION partners are working with national governments and civil society to mobilize greater financial support and to overcome key policy constraints that have impeded successful and rapid expansion of TB treatment.
  • ACTION partners also work to expand and transfer skills for effective TB advocacy to additional donor and high burden countries.

For more information about ACTION, please visit www.action.org/jobs

The secretariat for the ACTION project is hosted by RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) in Washington, DC.  REF is committed to educating the public, the media, and leaders about issues related to poverty and hunger in the United States and abroad.  RESULTS Educational Fund is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt nonprofit organization. More information can be found at www.results.org.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Develop, drive and monitor project advocacy strategy in collaboration with project partners
  • Oversee coordination and support for project partners worldwide through meetings, tools and ongoing communications
  • Work with grants and finance departments on the financial management, compliance, donor reporting and communications, and monitoring and evaluation of the project
  • Represent the ACTION project at high-level global and national forums and with the media
  • Directly manage, coach and evaluate project staff

Primary Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years experience managing large scale advocacy projects/campaigns (ideally multi-country)
  • Track record of developing successful public policy advocacy strategies in conjunction with civil society
  • Successful staff management experience, with excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in budgeting, monitoring and evaluation
  • Superior written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work cross-culturally on a team and with an array of global partners
  • Graduate degree with preference in public policy, public health, international development/affairs or other related fields
  • Proven commitment to international development/poverty issues
  • Willingness to travel
  • Proficiency in French and/or Japanese a plus

Interested applicants should submit resume/CV, cover letter specific to this position, and a writing sample for consideration to Abigail Garrity at action_jobs@results.org by December 1, 2009. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early submission is recommended. Applicants will be contacted by e-mail should their submission match the skill set required. No calls please.

RESULTS Educational Fund - Secretariat of the ACTION project --  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference.

Campaign Manager - U.S. Global Campaign for Education

Organization Background

The US Chapter of Global Campaign for Education (GCE US) includes a broad-based coalition of organizations committed to achieving quality education for all. The GCE US Secretariat staff will work closely with the GCE-US Leadership Council, coalition members, and other organizations to catalyze support for education in the developing world.

Position Summary

The Campaign Manager will work closely with the GCE-US Leadership Council, coalition members, and other staff to advance GCE's agenda with key policymakers.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage campaign associate and consultants;
  • Build relationships with policymakers and other key actors;
  • Build relationships with media
  • Leverage the involvement of coalition members and conduct outreach to broaden support for the campaign;
  • Lead the process of developing a strategic plan for the campaign;
  • Manage campaign budget and oversee reporting to the Leadership Council and funders.
  • Liaise with finance department, oversee grant and budget management and grant reporting
  • Work with the Campaign Co-Chairs to facilitate meetings of the Leadership Council and Campaign Coalition;
  • Work with GCE US partners to stay abreast of developments in international education policy, synthesize policy information and provide analysis;
  • Represent GCE US in coalition meetings and at public events.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, with relevant advanced degree preferred.
  • 4-6 years policy-related experience with a non-profit or in government
  • Expertise in international education, global development, public policy.
  • Strong oral communication, analytical, and writing skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and management skills, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Facility with MS Office, desktop publishing, and website maintenance.
  • Experience in developing and managing advocacy campaigns.
  • Experience working on issues of public policy on international issues.

Compensation

Salary based on experience, including an excellent benefits package.  The position is based in Washington, DC.

To apply send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to sbeardmore@results.org with the Subject "GCE Campaign Manager."  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Multilateral Campaign Coordinator

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) is seeking a Project Coordinator skilled in advocacy campaigns and project management for its efforts around multilateral development institutions. This position is within REF’s global tuberculosis (TB) project, “Advocacy to Control TB Internationally” (ACTION). The Project Coordinator for multilateral institutions would join a dynamic team based in Washington, D.C. and work closely with ACTION’s country partners and project management team to coordinate a global campaign to increase resources and prioritization of TB within major multilateral global health funding institutions.

ACTION is an international partnership of advocates working to mobilize resources to treat and prevent the spread of TB. ACTION’s underlying premise is that more rapid progress can be made against the global TB epidemic by building support for increased public sector funding for effective TB control among key policymakers and opinion leaders in both high TB burden countries and donor countries. ACTION currently works in Canada, France, India, Japan, Kenya, the U.K., and the U.S.

REF is a nonprofit citizens’ advocacy organization dedicated to generating the public and political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty. REF has more than 100 volunteer chapters around the country who are well-known for their commitment to and leadership on issues of poverty. REF also works with partners and allies around the world, including international organizations and NGOs in Asia, Africa, and Europe. REF focuses advocacy and educational efforts on addressing diseases such as TB and HIV/AIDS and other major killers of people living in poverty, achieving education for all, and expanding access to microfinance for the very poor.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C. Salary and benefits package are competitive and based on experience.

Primary Responsibilities

This Project Coordinator position is responsible for the ACTION project’s efforts to mobilize resources, achieve higher priority for TB control, and establish and improve TB policies among major multilateral donors and mechanisms. By serving as the main point of coordination and support for country partners, in particular the position will primarily focus on three key objectives: 1) advancing an ambitious funding strategy for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria (GFATM) as well as increased and improved GFATM funding for TB; 2) coordinating ACTION’s advocacy to impact World Bank commitments for TB; and, 3) assessing and advancing innovative financing opportunities (e.g. the airline levy through UNITAID, the currency transaction levy, etc.).

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Providing individual and cross-country coordination, advocacy strategy guidance, policy analysis, and activity support for campaign activities specifically directed toward increasing and improving funding for TB from multilateral institutions. This includes supporting research and intelligence gathering, policymaker education and engagement, media outreach, and coalition building efforts.

  • Leveraging media announcements, policy developments, speeches, content of reviews and evaluations, and other information surrounding the activities, programming, and performance of the World Bank and GFATM pertinent to pursuing ACTION’s advocacy objectives.

  • Facilitating and coordinating communication and strategic information sharing on multilateral funding campaign strategies among international project partners, including conference calls, meetings, and regular project-wide updates.

  • Tracking and leveraging the activities of and, as appropriate, engaging relevant Boards and policy committees of multilateral donors/institutions, civil society coalitions, and intergovernmental platforms and processes to inform and support development of partners’ country-level strategies and advance global and regional advocacy opportunities.

  • Providing support to ACTION partners participating on the Boards of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, UNAIDS, and other bodies.

  • Coordinating and managing with partners and REF team members’ advocacy opportunities and strategies for national and international meetings, conferences, and events to leverage multilateral advocacy efforts.

  • Ensuring project targets and goals for multilateral resource mobilization for TB are being met across countries, in particular by being the point person for monitoring and evaluation and reporting on the project’s advocacy with multilateral institutions.

  • Contributing to development of project-wide documents including newsletters, publications, proposals and other external communications and tools as well as internal updates and annual reports.

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with multilateral official development assistance mechanisms, particularly the structures, programs, and policies of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria and the World Bank. Pre-existing contacts within these institutions is a plus.

  • Undergraduate degree required (graduate degree preferred) in relevant field preferably in political science/public policy, international development, public health, business management or management.

  • Minimum of three years experience in developing advocacy strategies and coordinating campaigns, preferably on international health and financing issues.

  • Superior project management skills, organization and dedication to detail, with experience in managing multiple deadlines and complex assignments from start to finish.

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills and ability to communicate effectively.

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, as well as to work independently and as part of a larger team.

  • Willingness to work effectively and efficiently with interoffice and offsite team members and management.

  • Experience managing and mentoring staff and interns in a communicative and supportive environment.

  • Demonstrated computer skills, including solid knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

  • Sensitivity to other cultures and working styles.

  • Work abroad and foreign language experience, especially French and Japanese, a plus.

  • Commitment to the mission of the organization and project.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter specific to this position, and 2–3 page writing sample for consideration to Alexandra Hostetter at ahostetter@results.org by September 11, 2009. Applicants will be contacted by e-mail should their submission match the skill set required. No calls please.

Applications will be reviewed as received and early submission is encouraged.

RESULTS Educational Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference.

 

 

Operations Intern — Ongoing

*** Flexible start and end dates. Let us know your availability. ***

RESULTS/RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) is seeking a highly competent, enthusiastic Operations Intern to be hired immediately. This is an unpaid position.

The operations intern will assist the Office Manager with a variety of duties, including planning a major international conference with hundreds of participants in Washington, D.C. This position will have numerous opportunities for initiative and growth.

Responsibilities:

Support planning and coordination of a major International Conference in Washington, D.C:

  • Register participants over the phone and take down information regarding payment method. Review registration forms as they come into the office and follow up as needed.
  • Edit, copy, and prepare conference packets, including background information on poverty issues and logistical information.
  • Serve as lead coordinator on numerous conference logistics.
  • Create and proofread many conference materials, including programs, schedules, speaker biographies, and more.
  • Create display signs for the conference.
  • Assist with the management of conference volunteers.
  • Attend conference-planning meetings, take notes, and coordinate follow up actions.

Other support for Office Manager:

  • Organize monthly mailings to RESULTS/REF volunteers.
  • Assist in planning national conference calls with RESULTS/REF volunteers.
  • Manage ordering and tracking of office supplies.
  • Maintain various logs for internal business use.
  • Assemble materials for staff meetings.
  • Manage large database of volunteers and donors.
  • Prepare materials and packets for staff and guests.

Qualifications

  • Ability to work on a team and willingness to pitch in whenever a job needs to get done.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially a good telephone manner.
  • Professional approach to actions and attire at all times. Punctuality is a must.
  • Ability to interact with a wide variety of people including conference guests, conference organizers and hotel staff.
  • Ability to pick up instructions quickly, and deliver work calmly and effectively in a high-pressured environment.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to RESULTS Operations Manager Cynthia Stancil at cstancil@results.org.

Domestic Intern — Fall 2009

Duties listed are subject to change based on interest and organizational needs. This internship is unpaid and requires at least a 2.5 month commitment. We are collecting applications for fall 2009.

Responsibilies

#1: Collaborate on strategic planning for both legislative strategy and grassroots expansion of RESULTS in the U.S.

  • Participate in weekly Domestic team meetings and help strategize on U.S. Poverty Campaigns. This may include message development, grassroots expansion planning, and legislative/advocacy planning.
  • Participate in biweekly staff meetings and other staff gatherings.
  • Attend briefings, conferences, and other meetings on behalf of RESULTS and providing the domestic team with notes and recommended strategies from such meetings.
  • Set up lobby meetings with members of the intern's congressional delegation to urge action on our campaigns.

#2: Provide support to RESULTS volunteers via existing system of conference calls, weekly action alerts, e-mail networks and monthly newsletters. Activities may include:

  • Write and edit weekly e-mail and fax updates, action sheets for our monthly newsletter, website backgrounders, action alerts, and other written communications.
  • Provide materials requested by RESULTS volunteers to assist them in their campaign work.
  • Assist in planning and producing monthly national conference calls (second Saturday of every month).
  • Participate in evening training calls with our grassroots network.
  • Participate in generating media coverage that is supportive of our campaigns. This may include helping plan and organize issue-specific conference calls for editorial writers and other journalists, writing and editing background materials for media campaigns, contacting media outlets and providing them with necessary information, as well as supporting RESULTS volunteers in their efforts to generate local media.
  • Assist in the development of written materials including press releases and background information for media campaigns, grassroots communications (such as legislative updates) and policy briefs for internal or external use when needed.
  • Participate in grassroots support of targeted campaigns. Often RESULTS will construct a focused and intensive campaign to accomplish specific short- and long-term goals. The intern will likely be involved in supporting grassroots on these campaigns.
  • Lay groundwork for starting a RESULTS chapter on campus after the completion of the DC internship.

#3: Administrative work.

  • RESULTS will make every effort to minimize the level of administrative work for the intern. However, some will be required.

Desired skills and qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to social change and political activism.
  • Good interpersonal skills, including a sense of humor.
  • Knowledge of/interest in welfare reform or asset development.
  • Knowledge of/interest in legislative process.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills.
  • Strong research skills, especially ability to find resources on the World Wide Web.
  • Ability to motivate self and others.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to RESULTS Director of Domestic Campaigns Meredith Dodson at: dodson@results.org or via fax: (202) 783-2818.

Global Intern — Spring 2009

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) is a non-profit citizens' advocacy organization dedicated to generating the public and political will to end the worst aspects of poverty. We are seeking interns to support our global tuberculosis (TB) advocacy campaign, "Advocacy to Control TB Internationally" (ACTION); Education for All campaign; U.S. legislative and policy work; foreign assistance reform; and various other campaign issues. RESULTS utilizes advocacy tools and strategies, communications, and policy advocacy research  to mobilize increased financial resources in donor countries and to overcome key policy constraints in developing countries to address and help reverse the burden of diseases of poverty, increase access to education for girls, and reform U.S. policies that impact poverty globally.

This position could be part-time (15-20 hours a week) or full-time (40 hours a week). Candidates who can work full days (9 am to 6 pm) are greatly preferred. Part-time intern candidates must be available on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday schedule for full days.

Responsibilities:

  • Working directly with senior team staff to support overall project needs.
  • Preparing, updating, reviewing, and editing fact sheets, website content, memos, correspondence, policy briefs, reports, press releases, or other written materials related to the project.
  • Assisting research efforts (including literature reviews, data analysis, internet searches, etc.) and supporting the development of briefing materials on U.S. and global policy issues, TB surveillance, education for all, foreign assistance reform, advocacy opportunities, etc.
  • Assisting with staff travel arrangements and logistics for events, conferences, and meetings.
  • Supporting media efforts, grassroots activities, congressional work, and other activities around advocacy opportunities, including World TB Day in March 2010.
  • Supporting U.S. legislative campaign efforts coordinated by legislative and grassroots staff.
  • Tracking generated media and maintaining media archive of coverage.
  • Providing overall administrative support to staff and overall project needs.

Qualifications:

  • Experience and/or interest in advocacy and/or international development/poverty issues.
  • At a minimum, a second year undergraduate student, preferably in international development/affairs, public health, political science, communications/journalism, or other related fields. Graduate students will be given preference.
  • At least two years of office experience desired, preferably in a non-profit setting on a team-oriented project.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Strong writing, proofreading, editing, and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail are absolutely necessary.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to clearly and effectively articulate ideas.
  • A willingness to learn and try new things.
  • Must be personable and able to work well with others

Application instructions:

  • Please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples of any length, and your availability for the semester (days and times) to action_jobs@results.org. Applications without all of these components will not be considered. Please put "RESULTS Spring Intern" in the subject of your e-mail.
  • Applications are due at the latest by November 30, 2009, but reviewed on a rolling basis so early submission is highly encouraged!