November 2008
Folks,
I hope folks are using this blog. Please leave comments on ways we can improve the site. One thing we are adding is postings circulated by the regional LDS employment services office. I am starting to receive a weekly job bulletin and will cull through it for relevant postings. Let me know if these are helpful. We will also post contact information on this website for those that do not have that. This is a great resource. Legal and related positions often find their way to this posting.
Washington, DC. Employment Resource Center
7979 Penn Randall Place - Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Tel (301) 736-9550 Fax (301) 736-9552
If you have a position or a lead -- let us know. We will post it here. Also check USAJOBs -- today there were 29 attorney positions Nationwide working for the US Government.
Job #1 [Source DC Employment Resource Center]
EMERGENCY CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - Global - International Rescue Committee This is the person responsible for ensuring IRC’s ability to plan and respond to humanitarian crises with regards to the protection of children and youth in the affected population. This is seen as encompassing both specific child protection interventions, but also through supporting education and youth focused support programs. REQUIRES: Suitable candidates for this position will be fluent in English (conversant in French a plus) and will have earned a University degree in social work, social sciences, psychology, education or other related field. Applicants should also have three years experience in coordinating and implementing child protection programs in relief settings as well as at least one year of experience working in emergency or start-up settings. TO APPLY: To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit www.ircjobs.org. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. IRC is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Listings #2. CARE. There are a number of positions at CARE located in either Atlanta Georgia or Washington DC. Many of these are senior level positions including Government Relations Director, Vice President of Advocacy, and Senior Policy Adviser, etc. See the listings at www.care.org/careers.
Job Listings #3. International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) -- Legal Advisor [Internships are also available] [Source ICNL Website: http://www.icnl.org/contact/employment.htm
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) has engaged in over 90 countries to promote the legal framework for civil society, the freedom of association, and philanthropy. We are seeking a full-time Legal Advisor, based in Washington, DC. The Legal Advisor will provide support to our programs in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East/North Africa, and Asia, as well as our global research initiatives.
Duties:
Illustrative duties include, but are not limited to:
* Providing technical legal assistance to government officials, Members of Parliament, NGO representatives, and other interested parties on issues of NGO law;
* Undertaking research and producing analytical reports on issues of NGO law;
* Developing training programs for NGOs, lawyers, and government officials;
* Representing ICNL at regional meetings, workshops, and conferences; and,
* Assisting with proposal writing and fundraising activities.
Qualifications:
* Law Degree;
* Excellent research and writing proficiency;
* Willingness to undertake extensive travel;
* Ability to work diplomatically with a wide range of persons in foreign countries;
* Fluency in English;
* Foreign language skills (especially Spanish, Arabic, and/or French) highly preferred but not required;
* Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize multiple demands; and,
* Knowledge of USAID and other funders (preferred but not required).
Compensation: Competitive non-profit salary and excellent benefits.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and we encourage candidate to apply as soon as possible. Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae in Word or PDF format to hr@icnl.org, or apply online. Be sure to reference "Legal Advisor" in subject line.
You may also send applications to:
ICNL Legal Advisor Search Coordinator
1126 16th Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Only finalists will be contacted - no phone calls please. ICNL is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if you are looking for a particular type of job and we can search for that.
Have a good weekend.
I hope folks are using this blog. Please leave comments on ways we can improve the site. One thing we are adding is postings circulated by the regional LDS employment services office. I am starting to receive a weekly job bulletin and will cull through it for relevant postings. Let me know if these are helpful. We will also post contact information on this website for those that do not have that. This is a great resource. Legal and related positions often find their way to this posting.
Washington, DC. Employment Resource Center
7979 Penn Randall Place - Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Tel (301) 736-9550 Fax (301) 736-9552
If you have a position or a lead -- let us know. We will post it here. Also check USAJOBs -- today there were 29 attorney positions Nationwide working for the US Government.
Job #1 [Source DC Employment Resource Center]
EMERGENCY CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - Global - International Rescue Committee This is the person responsible for ensuring IRC’s ability to plan and respond to humanitarian crises with regards to the protection of children and youth in the affected population. This is seen as encompassing both specific child protection interventions, but also through supporting education and youth focused support programs. REQUIRES: Suitable candidates for this position will be fluent in English (conversant in French a plus) and will have earned a University degree in social work, social sciences, psychology, education or other related field. Applicants should also have three years experience in coordinating and implementing child protection programs in relief settings as well as at least one year of experience working in emergency or start-up settings. TO APPLY: To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit www.ircjobs.org. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. IRC is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Listings #2. CARE. There are a number of positions at CARE located in either Atlanta Georgia or Washington DC. Many of these are senior level positions including Government Relations Director, Vice President of Advocacy, and Senior Policy Adviser, etc. See the listings at www.care.org/careers.
Job Listings #3. International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) -- Legal Advisor [Internships are also available] [Source ICNL Website: http://www.icnl.org/contact/employment.htm
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) has engaged in over 90 countries to promote the legal framework for civil society, the freedom of association, and philanthropy. We are seeking a full-time Legal Advisor, based in Washington, DC. The Legal Advisor will provide support to our programs in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East/North Africa, and Asia, as well as our global research initiatives.
Duties:
Illustrative duties include, but are not limited to:
* Providing technical legal assistance to government officials, Members of Parliament, NGO representatives, and other interested parties on issues of NGO law;
* Undertaking research and producing analytical reports on issues of NGO law;
* Developing training programs for NGOs, lawyers, and government officials;
* Representing ICNL at regional meetings, workshops, and conferences; and,
* Assisting with proposal writing and fundraising activities.
Qualifications:
* Law Degree;
* Excellent research and writing proficiency;
* Willingness to undertake extensive travel;
* Ability to work diplomatically with a wide range of persons in foreign countries;
* Fluency in English;
* Foreign language skills (especially Spanish, Arabic, and/or French) highly preferred but not required;
* Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize multiple demands; and,
* Knowledge of USAID and other funders (preferred but not required).
Compensation: Competitive non-profit salary and excellent benefits.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and we encourage candidate to apply as soon as possible. Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae in Word or PDF format to hr@icnl.org, or apply online. Be sure to reference "Legal Advisor" in subject line.
You may also send applications to:
ICNL Legal Advisor Search Coordinator
1126 16th Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Only finalists will be contacted - no phone calls please. ICNL is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if you are looking for a particular type of job and we can search for that.
Have a good weekend.
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