Country: United States of America
Closing date: 12 Jul 2019
If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front row seat to the world stage, USIP is the place for you.
We are a nonpartisan institute chartered by Congress to tackle the world’s toughest problems. Working in conflict zones around the world, our staff advise and support the military, government officials and community leaders – to promote knowledge and practices that prevent, mitigate and resolve violent conflict. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers. The Institute is headquartered in Washington DC with staff working in 22 different countries, at any given time up to 20% of the staff could be deployed working in the field.
JOB BRIEF
The Program Officer for Nonviolent Action (NVA) leads the development and planning, financial management, and public outreach for USIP applied research projects focused on civil resistance, social movements, and external support to nonviolent movements; oversees efforts to bridge the academic-policy divide on NVA topics; and supports monitoring and evaluation efforts associated with base and IAA-funded NVA trainings. This position reports to the director of the Nonviolent Action program within ACT.
TARGET SALARY RANGE
Grade 13, $99k - $102k
The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation. Offers of employment are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity and amount budgeted for the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Development and Planning:
- Takes the lead role in development and planning research on the roles played by nonviolent movements in advancing peace, good governance and democracy
- Manages a portfolio of USIP activities related to research initiative (e.g., leads a team of staff working on the implementation of the research project, is responsible for meeting project goals and objectives, develops and presents on the status project goals and objectives, etc.).
- Supports the development and implementation of M&E and impact evaluations for multi-country IAA and base-funded training program using the Synergizing Nonviolent Action and Peacebuilding (SNAP) training guide and curriculum.
- Serves as a senior expert on nonviolent movements, conflict transformation, and public/private donor support for civil society (e.g., conducts research; presents at conferences and workshops; develops publications).
Financial Management:
- Manages the program budget to ensure that the program is operating within its budget limitations in order to meet its goals and objectives.
- Liaises with donors on financial management reports.
- Pursues external funding for project initiatives.
Public Outreach:
- Builds strategic partnerships and cultivates contacts with subject matter experts and a wide variety of external organizations to leverage resources and combine efforts to promote USIP Nonviolent Action program initiatives and goals.
- Attends and participates in various conferences, events, and other programs to speak on behalf of USIP on NVA and related topics.
- Takes lead role in responding to the public or media regarding specific program area.
- Provides regular briefings to governmental or other organizations on key subject matter areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MA (or PhD) in international relations or related field required.
- Five (5) years of related experience required.
- Knowledge of the fields of civil resistance, nonviolent movements, and donor practices (governmental, non-governmental) vis-à-vis civil society.
- Extensive knowledge of research methodology and design, including participatory action research.
- Superb research and writing skills, including an ability to translate field research into options for policymakers and practitioners.
- Ability to communicate effectively with local activists and research partners, donors and policymakers.
- Willing to engage in overseas travel.
All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
- Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary history.
- Cover letter
- Resume
For questions about this position please email recruitment@usip.org. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.
Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.
No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.
USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to apply:
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