VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DFID UGANDA

EXTERNAL

POSITION: A2 CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL RESOURCE ADVISER

SALARY: UGX 180,946,984 – 258,832,564 PER ANNUM

DURATION: PERMANENT

REFERENCE NO: UGA/0818

Summary of the role

We are looking for an experienced individual to lead our work on climate change, natural resource management and environment. The role will involve providing technical and management support to a range of programmes, and engagement and policy influencing with key players in the sector. The role will promote UK’s position and interest in ensuring a sustainable and prosperous Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated individual to;

• Take forward the UK Government’s policy engagement on Climate and Natural Resource in Uganda, in relation to the UK overseas development assistance and contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

• Provide technical, advisory and management support on climate, resilience, natural resource management and green growth within development programmes in renewable energy, commercial agriculture, urban planning, infrastructure, livelihoods and humanitarian sectors.

• Ensure that DFID Uganda programmes give appropriate consideration to climate and environment risks and opportunities in their design and implementation.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• A bachelor’s degree in climate change, environment or natural resource management or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in climate change, environmental or natural resource management roles.

• Demonstrated understanding of climate change economy and natural resource management policy, including resilience, adaptation, mitigation, low carbon development and environmental stewardship.

Desirable:

• A masters’ degree (or equivalent experience) in climate change, environment or natural resource management or a related field.

• Understanding of the working of Government in relevant sectors and/or of development partners projects, policies and strategies.

• Relevant experience in the private sector and research or academic experience.

Core UK civil service competencies:

Candidates should be able to clearly demonstrate in their application examples of the following Civil Service Behaviours:

• Seeing the big picture

• Working together

• Communicating and Influencing

• Changing and improving

Level 4 should be used when completing the application form.

Technical Competencies- (please refer to detailed job description)

Details of the above UK Civil service competencies are available by clicking this link.

For more information on the details of the position or to download the application form, please follow the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/dfid-uganda/about/recruitment

Important – HOW TO APPLY

• The candidate must complete the application form and send it to theAfricaHRHubRecruit@DFID.GOV.UKwith a copy of their most recent CV.

• Please quote the following reference number when applying “UGA/0818”. Failure to do so may result in your application not being viewed.

• Closing date of applications is midnight on 03 December 2018. Applications shown as being received after this time will not be accepted.

• Feedback will only be given to candidates who reached the interview stage.

• Failure to follow the outlined procedure may result in the application not being considered

• While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

• Applicants must be legally authorised to live and work in Uganda.

DFID is committed to equal opportunities in its staffing policy and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Selection will be on merit. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About InterAction:

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

About the Project:

In March, InterAction formalized its CEO Pledge on Preventing Sexual Abuse, Exploitation, and Harassment by and of NGO Staff, calling on nongovernmental organization CEOs to lead the international humanitarian and development sector in making change. To date, more than 120 CEOs have signed on and the number continues to grow.

Through a combination of policy, guidance, training, and practice, InterAction and its members will adapt a culture of prevention, response, and support in the face of sexual harassment, abuse, and exploitation, thus making our offices and programs safer spaces for individuals and communities alike.

Position Objective:

The position objective is to bring organizations together to catalyze changes in policy, practice, and behavior in the aid sector that prevents and responds to sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment of and by NGO staff in development and humanitarian settings.

Position Description:

The Senior Manager is responsible for the overall management of this three-year project including execution of the grant deliverables and associated activities around four strategic objectives defined as:

1. NGOs developing a greater understanding of the sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment faced by their staff and the affected people with whom they work;

2. Sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment within NGO programs and offices is decreased through greater information sharing and increased prevention capacities and practices.

3. InterAction and its members are more accountable to the creation of safe, thriving environments through the development of standards and mechanisms to investigate and report on incidents of sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment.

4. Research and piloting of innovative approaches, achieved through sub-granting processes, results in model organizational tools and policies developed, available, and adaptable to NGOs across InterAction and our partners, regardless of size, capacity or budget.

The Senior Manager will work closely with numerous internal and external stakeholders to move the project forward. Internal relationships will be cross-teams including engagement with the Communications team, the membership team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on the Humanitarian Policy and Practice team. External relationships will include various staff levels of member and non-member agencies; consultants with expertise in various aspects of safeguarding (i.e. human resources professionals, attorneys, insurance experts etc.) and international NGO fora.

Essential Functions:

1. Coordinate and build relationships across member agency operational teams, human resource professionals, attorneys, and other key stakeholders to bring positive change to sector policies, practices, training and evaluation methods around safeguarding while achieving project deliverables.
2. Engage stakeholders to develop SHA definitions, policies, learning opportunities, trainings, accountability, including the standards development process, and evaluation methods.
3. Lead and coordinate task teams or other Working Groups inclusive of InterAction, members and partners to achieve results of project.
4. Collaborate with other global consortia working on PSEA/SHA to ensure inter-linkages and division of duties clear amongst groups as well as to members.
5. Working with the sub-grant manager, establish RFPs and develop and manage the sub-grant process.
6. Recruit and supervise outside consultants; seeking pro bono support where feasible.
7. Support the development of an online portal and staffing content.
8. Supervise the Manager, From Pledge to Action Project Sub-Grants.
9. Support the VP, HPP, in her facilitation of the CEO Task Force on PSEA/SHA.
10. Evaluate progress and provide donor reporting.

Competencies:

• Experience with protection from abuse and exploitation and sexual harassment in development and humanitarian contexts required; knowledge of international protection frameworks and mechanisms preferred.
• Experience working in multi-cultural environments;
• Experience with facilitating change management;
• Experience managing communities of practice bringing multiple stakeholders to consensus, holding individuals accountable and adhering to deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with competency in the development and delivery of training;
• Investigations experience with programming to prevent sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as an understanding of workplace sexual harassment policies;
• An understanding of programmatic and organizational accountability, including the codes of conducts and standards that guide humanitarian and development programming an asset.

Requirements:

· A Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant field

· Proven experience (at least 7 years) of managing and coordinating large grants, preferably in relation to complex and multisectoral program and/or implemented through a consortium model of working.

· Experience managing a grant.

· Proven experience of managing coordination mechanisms with multiple stakeholders, preferably within a consortium structure.

· Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) and significant experience in reporting.

· Good knowledge of administrative, financial and logistic procedures in the framework of complex programming.

· Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior representatives of donor, INGO and government structures and to represent the consortium at national or international level fora.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager will manage the Manager, From Pledge to Action Project Sub-Grants.

Compensation:

TBD

Expected Start Date:

1/15/19

Reports to:

Vice President, Membership & Public Engagement

Travel:

Limited international/domestic travel requirements (10%)

* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned as the project progresses.

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, salary expectations and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing title Senior Manager, From Pledge to Action Project. Position will remain open until filled. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls Please!

DFID are seeking to recruit an Evaluation Manager to lead DFID’s flagship work on ‘nimble’ evaluation. Responding to a global desire for more rapid evidence, led Evaluation Unit to fund a portfolio of rapid, low-cost ‘nimble’ evaluations that would have the same rigour as previous large-scale impact evaluations, but be focused on more immediate implementation or short-term outcomes. These nimble evaluations would not only be able to provide rapid, robust evidence for the individual programmes to learn from, but also generate portfolio-level learning about nimble evaluation as one of the tools to support iterative and adaptive development programming. This exciting work is high profile and there is a lot of interest from senior leaders in the organisation and the wider international development evaluation community. The role would suit a person with a solid base in analytical and research skills, who are looking to develop them further.

Closing date is 21 January 2019.

Apply via https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk, job reference number 1612704

Passionate about international humanitarian and global development work? Want an internship with an organization working to make a difference? Love storytelling? Join the InterAction Communications Team.
This is a part-time, unpaid internship during the spring 2019 semester and interns will be working approximately 20 hours/week.

InterAction’s Communications interns walk away with projects to put in their portfolios and a breadth of skills they can bring to any entry-level communications position. InterAction’s Communications team offers two, unpaid internship each semester to a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in social media, online communications, media relations and multimedia.

Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and publishing creative content for all InterAction social media accounts, including Facebook and Twitter
• Writing for InterAction website and blog
• Assisting in planning and compiling monthly eNewsletter
• Monitoring web performance using Google Analytics
• Working with Communications and IT teams to create a new online archive for photo contest submissions
• Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and strategies for marketing and communications
• Tracking, recording and logging InterAction media clips
• Working on infographics, videos or other multimedia content
• Helping plan and implement social media campaigns that inform and influence how people think about pivotal issues like the refugee crisis, ending poverty, and global health and nutrition.

Qualifications:

• College junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled in a communications, public relations, journalism, English, international relations, graphic design or related degree program, or have recently obtained such a degree
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Prior experience with social media writing for an organization
• Interested in humanitarian relief and global development issues
• Passionate about storytelling and communications
• Talent for learning new skills quickly
• Creativity and willingness to contribute ideas
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work independently but also thrive in a team
• Self-motivated and flexible along with a can-do attitude
• Highly organized and detail oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience or familiarity with website production
• Multimedia, graphic design, video editing and photography skills desired, but not mandatory
• Must be able to work 20 or more hours a week

To Apply: All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org. Please include “Communications Spring Intern” in the subject line of the email.

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

POSITION SUMMARY

Position Title:

Program Associate

Position Type:

Global Development, Policy, and Learning

Location:

Washington, DC

Travel:

Travel is not required

Reporting to:

Manager, Democracy, Rights, and Governance Initiative

InterAction seeks an entry-level Program Associate to support the Civil Society Program within InterAction’s Global Development, Policy, and Learning Practice. The Civil Society Program seeks to bolster nonprofit support for civil society as a vital component of humanitarian and development assistance efforts. Around the world, the space for civil society to operate effectively and deliver programs and services is closing. While this is not new, the phenomenon is now affecting an unprecedented number of people across the development and humanitarian spectra: children, women, and men who seek only their basic human rights relating to security, prosperity, dignity, and self-determination.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative and research support to InterAction staff working on the Civil Society Program;
• Track proposed pieces of U.S. legislation that may impact civil society space;
• Track federal regulation and compliance mandates that impact civil society space;
• Help coordinate nonprofit advocacy and education outreach efforts toward policymakers, members of congress, and congressional staff;
• Seek and consolidate input from InterAction members in efforts to develop and distribute advocacy and educational material pertaining to civil society space;
• Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Global Development, Policy, and Learning;
• Help InterAction’s Public Policy team at key moments of advocacy campaigns;
• Provide administrative support for InterAction events and meetings; and,
• Other duties as desired or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications Required:

· Bachelors Degree in political science, international relations, or a related field;

· Experience working as part of a team and facilitating cross team collaboration;

· Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software;

· Strong professional character and ethical values; and,

· Strong commitment to InterAction mission and values.

Qualifications Desired:

· Experience in organizing and supporting workshops and meetings;

· Experience and interest in coordinating stakeholders around common objectives;

· Knowledge of international issues, particularly those related civil society space;

· Previous internship experience on Capitol Hill or with congressional advocacy; and,

· Experience and interest in advocacy and communications strategy development and implementation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SALARY & BENEFITS

InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Program Associate – Global Development, Policy, and Learning. The position will remain open until filled but applications received before 1/15/2019 are preferred. Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. No phone calls please.

About InterAction:

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

About the Project:

In March, InterAction formalized its CEO Pledge on Preventing Sexual Abuse, Exploitation, and Harassment by and of NGO Staff, calling on nongovernmental organization CEOs to lead the international humanitarian and development sector in making change. To date, more than 120 CEOs have signed on and the number continues to grow.

Through a combination of policy, guidance, training, and practice, InterAction and its members will adapt a culture of prevention, response, and support in the face of sexual harassment, abuse, and exploitation, thus making our offices and programs safer spaces for individuals and communities alike.

Position Objective:

The position objective is to bring organizations together to catalyze changes in policy, practice, and behavior in the aid sector that prevents and responds to sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment of and by NGO staff in development and humanitarian settings.

Position Description:

The Senior Manager is responsible for the overall management of this three-year project including execution of the grant deliverables and associated activities around four strategic objectives defined as:

1. NGOs developing a greater understanding of the sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment faced by their staff and the affected people with whom they work;

2. Sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment within NGO programs and offices is decreased through greater information sharing and increased prevention capacities and practices.

3. InterAction and its members are more accountable to the creation of safe, thriving environments through the development of standards and mechanisms to investigate and report on incidents of sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment.

4. Research and piloting of innovative approaches, achieved through sub-granting processes, results in model organizational tools and policies developed, available, and adaptable to NGOs across InterAction and our partners, regardless of size, capacity or budget.

The Senior Manager will work closely with numerous internal and external stakeholders to move the project forward. Internal relationships will be cross-teams including engagement with the Communications team, the membership team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on the Humanitarian Policy and Practice team. External relationships will include various staff levels of member and non-member agencies; consultants with expertise in various aspects of safeguarding (i.e. human resources professionals, attorneys, insurance experts etc.) and international NGO fora.

Essential Functions:

1. Coordinate and build relationships across member agency operational teams, human resource professionals, attorneys, and other key stakeholders to bring positive change to sector policies, practices, training and evaluation methods around safeguarding while achieving project deliverables.
2. Engage stakeholders to develop SHA definitions, policies, learning opportunities, trainings, accountability, including the standards development process, and evaluation methods.
3. Lead and coordinate task teams or other Working Groups inclusive of InterAction, members and partners to achieve results of project.
4. Collaborate with other global consortia working on PSEA/SHA to ensure inter-linkages and division of duties clear amongst groups as well as to members.
5. Working with the sub-grant manager, establish RFPs and develop and manage the sub-grant process.
6. Recruit and supervise outside consultants; seeking pro bono support where feasible.
7. Support the development of an online portal and staffing content.
8. Supervise the Manager, From Pledge to Action Project Sub-Grants.
9. Support the VP, HPP, in her facilitation of the CEO Task Force on PSEA/SHA.
10. Evaluate progress and provide donor reporting.

Competencies:

• Experience with protection from abuse and exploitation and sexual harassment in development and humanitarian contexts required; knowledge of international protection frameworks and mechanisms preferred.
• Experience working in multi-cultural environments;
• Experience with facilitating change management;
• Experience managing communities of practice bringing multiple stakeholders to consensus, holding individuals accountable and adhering to deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with competency in the development and delivery of training;
• Investigations experience with programming to prevent sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as an understanding of workplace sexual harassment policies;
• An understanding of programmatic and organizational accountability, including the codes of conducts and standards that guide humanitarian and development programming an asset.

Requirements:

· A Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant field

· Proven experience (at least 7 years) of managing and coordinating large grants, preferably in relation to complex and multisectoral program and/or implemented through a consortium model of working.

· Experience managing a grant.

· Proven experience of managing coordination mechanisms with multiple stakeholders, preferably within a consortium structure.

· Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) and significant experience in reporting.

· Good knowledge of administrative, financial and logistic procedures in the framework of complex programming.

· Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior representatives of donor, INGO and government structures and to represent the consortium at national or international level fora.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager will manage the Manager, From Pledge to Action Project Sub-Grants.

Compensation:

TBD

Expected Start Date:

1/15/19

Reports to:

Vice President, Membership & Public Engagement

Travel:

Limited international/domestic travel requirements (10%)

* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned as the project progresses.

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, salary expectations and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing title Senior Manager, From Pledge to Action Project. Position will remain open until filled. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls Please!

About InterAction:

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

Position Description:

The Office Manager is a member of the Finance and Administration Team, with day-to-day responsibility for the smooth functioning of key organizational infrastructure systems. This position is an excellent opportunity for a well-organized individual who is ready to take on new challenges, multi-task, collaborate and work independently. The role is supervised by and supports the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with staff across lnterAction. lnterAction is looking for a team player and self- starter who enjoys an office of 50+ employees, fellows and interns.

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities lie in three areas: Human Resources, Technology and Administrative Support. Representative responsibilities include:

Human Resources

· Ensure timely processing of personnel actions related to employee benefits, recruitment and hiring, information updates, and separation.

· Start/manage annual and periodic performance review process.

· Manage employee onboarding, orientation and exit processes.

· Coordinate intern program with staff of other teams.

· Assist CFO in annual review of benefit plans and related open season activities.

· Maintain security, accuracy, and availability of employee information; manage physical and electronic human resources information systems.

· Review payroll changes and ensure the accuracy before checks are issued. Keep accurate payroll records.

· Ensure timely processing the submittion of retirement contributions.

· Collaborate with other staff and teams, with members, and with other InterAction stakeholders

Administrative Support

· Ensure availability and functionality of office equipment/systems – telephones, copy machines, postage meter, conferencing, audio-visual, etc.

· Work with CFO on reviewing and maintaining organizational contracts (e.g. travel, mobile phones) for best service at best cost

· Work with CFO to ensure that organizational operational policies are in place and up to date

· Manage public-facing suite entry area – receptionist scheduling/coverage, lobby/reception area, “front of house” conference rooms, coordinating with other teams as needed.

· Maintain functional and attractive office environment; serve as liaison with landlord.

Requirements and Competencies

· Bachelor’s degree, three years working experience in HR/Administration. Knowledge of and experience with Human Resource Policies/Principles. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

· Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.

· Interest in creating systems and processes that are efficient and effective for multiple stakeholders.

· Strong people skills with demonstrated ability to work across an organization.

· Problem-solving ability with a focus on solutions that are sustainable.

· Experience in a not-for-profit environment preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position will manage/supervise the Receptionist.

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation:

TBD

Expected Start Date:

July 1, 2019

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

Travel:

Limited international/domestic travel requirements (10%)

* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other Duties: Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

To Apply:

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, salary expectations and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing title Office Administrator/ Coordinator. Position will remain open until filled. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls Please!

About InterAction:

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

Position Description:

This is a part-time contracted position, 32 hours per week, located in our Washington, DC office. The contract will run from date of hire through Friday, June 21.

The position will participate as member of the Membership and Public Engagement team of professional, dedicated employees managing InterAction’s events and event marketing efforts. This position must utilize skills including team-based interaction, project management, goal setting and administrative support. The Marketing and Events Coordinator must have the ability to demonstrate active listening and organizational skills. This is a diverse role that includes a mix of administrative tasks, project coordination and creative work.

Contract

Essential Functions:

Events

· Responsible for registration process to include: registration, event information inquiries, data entry, refunds and cancellations, badge production and stuffing, attendee lists, confirmation letters and invoices, registration tracking, and on-site registration management (staffing, setup, etc.).

· Assist with project management and meeting logistics including: speaker confirmations and arrangements, meeting specifications, supplies, event signage, shipments, and other items as needed.

· Coordinate sponsorship fulfillment and relationship management (invoicing, benefits and recognition).

Marketing

· Manage and launch the Forum mobile app.

· Draft copy for and coordinate event marketing materials, maintain Forum pages on InterAction website and manage event social media efforts with communications department.

· Assist with project management including promotion, marketing, postcard, brochures and timelines.

Competencies:

· Enthusiastic quick learner, motivated, collaborative work style, diplomatic skills in fast-paced environment

· Outstanding internal and external communications, natural ability to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds, mission groups, interest areas, political persuasions, and ethnicities

· Excellent oral communication skills, team player with a high level of professionalism, customer service focused

· Demonstrated writing skills, ability to work deadlines, excellent time management and attention to detail

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

· 2-3 years of experience in meeting management

· Experienced computer and software knowledge including Microsoft Office SharePoint, HTML, CSS, and Adobe CS 5 Suite (specifically Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Acrobat). Experience with Cvent and Survey Monkey preferred, Salesforce a plus

Compensation:

This position will be paid an hourly rate TBD and will be required to submit invoices bi-monthly. This position is not eligible for non-wage benefits.

Expected Start Date:

2/11/19

Reports to:

Manager, Meetings and Community Engagement

* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned as the project progresses.

To Apply:

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, compensation expectations and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing title Marketing and Events Coordinator. Position will remain open until filled, but applications received before January 31 are preferred. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls Please!

About InterAction
InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with over 190 members working in every developing country. Members are large and small, faith-based and secular, with a focus on the world’s most poor and vulnerable populations. The U.S. public, foundations and governments support the work of our members who collectively invest and manage over $18 billion a year. InterAction’s own funds come from dues and generous grants from others, such as foundations, corporations and governments. Using its collective voice, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions as wide range of foreign assistance, relief, development, environmental and other issues that advance human dignity.

Position Summary

Position Title: Consultant – Protection of Civilians and Civil Military Coordination
Position Type: Part-time, short-term
Location: Washington, DC and home-based/working remotely (estimated 40 days / 320 hours of work to be undertaken February – June 2019)
Travel: none
Reporting to: Director of Protection

Working closely with staff on InterAction’s Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP) Team, the consultant will carry out and document consultations with InterAction members and partner organizations, support networking with key individuals and institutions, and provide advice on key issues of U.S. policy and practice, current context-specific concerns related to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and civil-military coordination, and provide advice and input on InterAction’s activities and strategies in these areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Inform and support the design of and planning for a potential security partnerships working group by:
   • Carrying out a series of consultations with prospective participants and other key stakeholders, including relevant U.S. government counterparts, regarding:
   ▪ the potential and expected benefits,
   ▪ scope of work,
   ▪ specific policy issues and contexts of interest,
   ▪ relevant models of partnership/coalition arrangements,
   ▪ composition of participants and modus operandi;
   • Producing a report on the findings from these consultations and draft concept note for use with prospective funders;
   • Providing a briefing on the findings and recommended approach to a group of key stakeholders.
2. Work with InterAction staff to address to context-specific challenges affecting protection of civilians, civil-military engagement, and humanitarian operations, particularly in Syria and Yemen, through engagement with U.S. counterparts, in the context of working group meetings, and in engagement with country level NGO representatives.
3. Provide written input and advice which contributes to the initial design of roundtables addressing a variety of protection of civilians concerns, including inter alia, damage to infrastructure and its reverberating effects, post-conflict protection issues related to, and corresponding obligations for, redress and reconstruction, and civil-military coordination for protection.
4. Facilitate discussions/workshop sessions on civil-military engagement in the context of InterAction-organized meetings and events involving InterAction members and/or NGO consortia and coordination mechanisms.
5. Advise HPP on engagement with U.S. Department of Defense on specific issues of interest to the InterAction community, including country-specific liaison and deconfliction arrangements.

QUALIFICATIONS
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required and a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. international security policy, humanitarian policy, conflict resolution, international law) is preferred;
• At least ten years of experience in civil-military engagement and/or the protection of civilians in armed conflict working in government, international organizations, or international NGOs;
• At least five years of experience working in situations of armed conflict;
• Familiarity with U.S. and United Nations policy and practice regarding civil-military coordination and key issues related to the protection of civilians in partnered and coalition military operations;
• Demonstrable and superior research and writing skills, with an ability to synthesize large amounts of information quickly, and write clearly and succinctly about complex ideas;
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking with an ability to identify issues which warrant attention, identify action to be taken, and distill and communicate complex ideas;
• Ability to pro-actively pursue objectives and activities through inter-personal and inter-agency collaboration;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time and competing demands effectively while working under pressure with tight deadlines;
• Able to balance the need to work independently while collaborating closely with other team members;
• Familiarity with critical topics in international humanitarian law, humanitarian action, and related policy, ideally with some operational level experience in humanitarian crises;
• Some proposal development and project management experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

LOCATION
The consultant is not required to be based in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the consultancy but should be prepared to spend up to 10 workdays in D.C. during the course of the contract. InterAction will cover the costs of roundtrip domestic flights to and standard per diem in D.C.

COMPENSATION
Applicants should submit proposed hourly or daily consultancy rates as part of their application.

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TO APPLY Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Consultant - Protection. Position will remain open until filled but applications received before 30 January 2019 are preferred. Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. No phone calls, please

ABOUT INTERACTION
InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

Position Description
InterAction intends to hire a new full time Senior Associate for Public Policy in support of our overall advocacy program. This work is funded through 2020, with potential for renewal, and is designed to leverage a broad coalition of international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) to preserve U.S. official development assistance and the prioritization of development and humanitarian issues, including a focus in Water and Sanitation programs.

This position will reside within InterAction’s Public Policy Team, report to the Director of Policy & Government Relations and collaborate with the Public Policy Team’s staff. This individual will provide support to the overall program and management of InterAction’s Public Policy Committee system and spearhead InterAction’s advocacy engagement around Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs. Additionally, this position is expected to contribute to writing and editing materials for team publications, supporting InterAction Working Groups as needed, as well as representing InterAction in various fora.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage InterAction’s WASH working group and advocacy efforts, including (but not limited to) establishing and maintaining working relationships with working group members; building consensus around advocacy strategy and common messaging; tracking, analyzing and reporting on pertinent policy and legislative developments; and coordination of advocacy activities;
Management of InterAction’s Public Policy Committee and its advocacy efforts, including (but not limited to) establishing and maintaining working relationships with Committee members; building consensus around advocacy strategy and common messaging; tracking, analyzing and reporting on pertinent policy and legislative developments; and coordination of advocacy activities;
Assist the Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs with the management of the Public Policy Committee’s Policy Advisory Committee and Steering Committee;
Key liaison with InterAction’s Communications team, drafting initial drafts of advocacy/policy press statements, blogs, etc;
Coordinate Capitol Hill and in-house briefings, lobby days, and other special projects;
Respond to urgent requests for information from InterAction members, congressional
staff, and administration officials;
Build and maintain relationships with members of the administration, Congress, and strategic partners;
Represent InterAction on a range of issues;
Administrative and other duties in support of the Public Policy Team as assigned by the Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs.

Qualifications Required:
Work experience on Capitol Hill and/or legislative advocacy for a non-profit organization, association, or US federal agency;
The ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure, remain focused in a rapidly changing environment and be proactive, as well as responsive, to the needs of members of InterAction;
Highly motivated, team player, with excellent organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communications skills;
Knowledge of or experience working directly on global development issues
Demonstrated experience taking initiative to solve problems;
Experience planning and executing logistics for internal and external meetings;
Attention to detail and accuracy;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office;
Demonstrated commitment to InterAction’s core values and mission.

Qualifications highly valued:
A degree in international affairs/relations, public policy, international development, economics or a related field;
Interest or experience working in WASH programs;
Project management experience;
Facilitation and coalition building experience;
Advocacy experience;
Demonstrated experience producing research products and other written materials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 and provides excellent benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

TO APPLY
Please email your resume, writing sample and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Senior Associate for Public Policy. Materials must address the requirements listed. Position will remain open until filled, but applications will be reviewed as received.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. No phone calls please.

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Officer, based in GRI’s headquarters in Emeryville, CA, will support the strategic development and delivery of activities for GRI projects in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Anticipated start April 2019.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with strategic development and program deliverables for GRI programs in Iraq
• Provide administrative and logistical support to team, including arranging travel and organizing meetings and conferences
• Monitor program budgets, and expenditures
• Serve as secondary point of contact (POC) for staff in the field
• Assist with the production of work-plans, program updates, reports, memos, newsletters, and other project deliverables
• Recruit and support international consultants and local national staff
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Monitor political events in assigned countries and provides written and oral updates to senior staff as needed
• Track future funding opportunities and prepare proposals
• Manage GRI’s social media accounts, newsletters, and other communications channels
• Potential for travel to field to support delivery of program results, including to remote, difficult, and insecure locations
• Perform other duties as assigned by President

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Development, Gender, Economic Development, Political Science, Law or related subject; graduate degree preferred
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in international development, women’s rights, rule of law, governance, or economic development
• Strong professional writing skills required
• Basic knowledge of USAID regulations and contracting processes strongly preferred
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Exceptional writing skills to effectively create clear and concise proposals and reports
• Basic managerial skills
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Working knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations
• Living or working experience within the Middle East preferred
• Fluency in English required; Arabic preferred; Kurdish a plus

To apply please visit GRI's jobs board at: https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs

Please note: applicants must have prior authorization to work in the United States in order to be eligible for this position.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Manager, based in San Francisco Bay Area, will have management and backstopping responsibilities for GRI contracts in Iraq. The Program Manager will ensure projects under her/his responsibility comply with GRI’s technical, operational, and ethical standards. This includes ensuring programmatic, operational, and financial deliverables of the project are met; regularly assessing program impact; and driving a positive team culture. S/he will participate in related research and documentation efforts and represent GRI at meetings and events. Regular travel to Iraq is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage/backstop multi-year contracts in Iraq, including providing project management support for the assessment, management, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance with donor rules and regulations;
• Work with field counterparts to ensure timely and quality planning and donor reporting including: work plans, detailed project implementation plans, baseline reports, progress reports, etc.;
• Work with Finance team to review and oversee budgets and ensure timely and appropriate use of program funds;
• Identify project monitoring and evaluation needs on field programs, and support the documentation of program impact
• Promote program quality by identifying field programs technical needs and coordinating the necessary technical assistance;
• Represent GRI to donors, colleague agencies, government, and the private sector when requested;
• Present results of implementation at international conferences and through international working groups;
• Participate in the development of organizational processes and procedures to ensure efficient operations of program implementation
• Assist with the identification of potential business opportunities
• Respond to requests for information from the field
• Liaise with other staff members to share information regarding program, discuss field needs, and develop strategies
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Development, Gender, Economic Development, Political Science, Law or related subject; graduate degree preferred
• A minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience in international development working on related projects with increased management responsibilities
• Experience in the management or backstopping of multi-year contracts, especially USAID funded
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID contractual regulations required
• Prior experience in Iraq a plus
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Exceptional writing skills to effectively create clear and concise proposals and reports
• Excellent representation, planning, and management skills
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Working knowledge of budget and accounting procedures
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations
• Living or working experience within the Middle East preferred
• Fluency in English required; Arabic a plus

To apply, please visit GRI's jobs board at: https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=74

Please note: applicants must have prior authorization to work in the United States in order to be eligible for this position.

Pay is commensurate with position.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

About InterAction:
InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

About the Position
Position Title: Senior Technical Advisor – Protection
Position Type: Full-time (subject to funding)
Location: Washington, DC
Travel: Up to 30% (primarily international)
Reporting to: Director of Protection

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead InterAction’s Results-Based Protection initiative to strengthen results-based and outcome-oriented approaches to protection in situations of armed conflict, including:
   • Facilitating the ongoing development of the key elements of results-based protection,
   • Leading collaborative efforts and supporting NGOs and NGO consortia in the application of results-based approaches (i) in context-specific protection strategies, (ii) in relation to persistent protection concerns, and (iii) through organizational policies and guidance;
   • Encouraging uptake and innovation of results-based approaches by a diversity of actors; and
   • Ensuring documentation and dissemination of lessons and good practice.
2. Manage core projects, project staff, and budgetary resources for successful achievement of strategic outcomes and timely fulfillment of deliverables in support of collaborative and collective NGO efforts, including by closely monitoring implementation, anticipating challenges, and adapting implementation plans as appropriate.
3. Cultivate and manage relationships with practitioners and other strategic stakeholders with diverse areas of expertise, interests, and ways of working, including NGOs, NGO consortia, UN agencies, private and governmental donors, academics and other individual experts, as relevant to the targeted strategic outcomes of the protection team.
4. In coordination with other InterAction staff, represent InterAction and its membership in relation to relevant external stakeholders, fora, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms.
5. Collaborate with HPP team members to identify and develop connections between protection concerns, issues emerging in humanitarian crises, and HPP’s other priority issues and activities.
6. Contribute to joint planning and execution of the protection team and HPP programs and initiatives.
7. Contribute to the planning and execution of InterAction initiatives.
8. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
• Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 10 years program management experience, including leading teams and collaborative processes, managing program resources, ensuring fidelity to programmatic goals.
• Substantial operational experience developing and implementing influential and impactful protection strategies, including familiarity with preventative strategies for sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). A strong orientation towards strategic outcomes and multi-disciplinary strategies is essential and a background in monitoring and evaluation is a plus.
• Familiarity with inter-agency coordination mechanisms and structures, including the IASC, Humanitarian Country Teams, Global Protection Cluster (GPC) and its Areas of Responsibility (AoRs), and the broader cluster system.
• Familiarity with international humanitarian law, human rights law, and refugee law.
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking and ability to distill and communicate complex ideas orally and in writing, including confident presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Strong and effective facilitator, with experience and skills in designing and organizing events, such as workshops and policy roundtables.
• Effective problem-solving skills and creative, flexible, and adaptable approach to work responsibilities and programming strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience managing, facilitating, and representing the interests of diverse constituencies.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Primary Relationships
As part of the protection team in the Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP) unit, the Senior Technical Advisor-Protection (STA) will lead a project team, work closely with other members of the protection and HPP teams, as well as InterAction’s Communications team. The STA will manage a diverse array of relationships with strategic stakeholders, including InterAction members and other NGOs and NGO consortia, donors, and a range of external experts.

Physical Requirements
There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits
InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Other Duties:

To Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Senior Technical Advisor - Protection. Cover letter and resume should address the above listed requirements.
The deadline for applications is March 20, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. No phone calls, please.

About InterAction:

InterAction is a coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 180 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation, and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

Position Description:

The well-qualified candidate will join a leadership cohort of highly skilled international development and humanitarian professionals and direct a small team of communications specialists and consultants under a shared services model. Following the launch of a new website in February, InterAction is poised to strengthen itself as a thought leader with policy makers, political leaders, and the domestic and international NGO sector. The Director will contribute experience creativity and bottom-line sensitivity to elevating the organization’s public identity, brand, and public-facing materials and collateral. S/he will be responsible for crafting and implementing a creative and results-oriented communications strategy tied to InterAction’s 2019 – 2022 Strategic Plan that results in strengthening InterAction’s value proposition, cross-sector influence, and fiscal health. The Director will be a skilled leader and mentor for the purposes of helping Communications team staff grow professionally.

Essential Functions:

1. Elevate InterAction’s identity and brand, through public facing materials (both digital and hard copy assets) to drive prospective membership engagement.

2. Provide strategic oversight of the organization’s website, editorial calendar, and digital content

3. Continue to shape, nurture, and grow an effective communications program that utilizes new and traditional platforms and strategies to showcase the work and issues of InterAction and our members.

4. Work with staff to ensure consistency of messaging and proper management of brand assets.

5. Secure, maintain, and grow media relationships with reporters, editorial writers, columnists, and broadcast media to highlight our work and our solutions to pressing global challenges.

Competencies:

· Experience with coalitions, alliances, or associations where multiple and often competing voices and perspectives must be heard and harnessed in service of the greater good.

· Proven experience with an editorial approach to communications through accessible and compelling content across target audiences.

· Experience with advocacy and public policy campaigns.

· Experienced with crisis communications and rapid response techniques.

· Experience with marketing an organization to multiple stakeholders (i.e. membership).

· Experience working with peers and senior leadership to balance organizational priorities with the realities of team resources.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and at least 10 years professional experience.

· Demonstrated ability to develop and deploy strategic, creative, and results-oriented programs and campaigns across traditional and digital media.

· Ability to identify the most appropriate medium for select communications and audiences.

· A track record of performance in a complex and often deadline-driven environment.

· Outstanding organizational and project management skills.

· Experience managing small budgets and creatively identify ways to fulfill communications needs with limited funding or capacity.

· Ability to concurrently direct multiple projects for internal and external stakeholders.

· Ability to hear, aggregate, and synthesize diverse perspectives and feedback.

· Skill in “managing up,” and delivering appropriate counsel to senior leadership when required for coalition work involving staff from multiple organizations.

· Exceptional writer and editor, having written for diverse audiences across diverse mediums.

· Experience with media tracking services and systems.

· Interest in international development, humanitarian or NGO issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Director of Communications supervises a communications manager, and a digital editor and producer, along with interns and outside consultants.

Expected Start Date:

May 1, 2019

Reports to:

Vice President, Membership & Public Engagement

Travel:

Limited domestic travel requirements (5%)

Other Duties:

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

To Apply:

Please email your resume, cover letter, salary expectations, and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org with the subject line, “**Director of Communications**.” Position will remain open until filled but applications received before March 20, 2019 are preferred. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls please.

About InterAction

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

Position Description

InterAction is looking for a bright and organized Administrative Coordinator to support the humanitarian team’s leadership in the management of support functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing complex and confidential administrative support, such as collating information from different team members for meeting preparation or tracking team grant budget projections and spending. This person will need to be a go-getter that will go above and beyond needs, helping to get thing done quickly for the vibrant and active humanitarian team.

Responsibilities

· Provide administrative support to team for projects, travel, or other assignments as directed by the VP, with attentiveness to deadlines, identified issues, and action items that were assigned to others.

· Prioritize and manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, with an ability to follow through on issues and assignments in a timely manner.

· Support the Vice President, team Directors and grant focal points, in the management of team budget projections, including keeping HPP’s collated grant budget vs actual expense tracking up-to-date.

· Ensure responses to requests for information and assignments, as done directly or as collated from different team members, are complete and accurate, and that deadlines are understood and met.

· Assist in preparation of collated materials, including briefing materials, editing for style and content.

· Provide proposal and report writing support, as requested, with order, clarity, style, and consistent terminology.

· Work with HPP team members to review and adjust email distribution lists.

· Provide administrative and audio-visual support for and the Executives and Directors for sponsored meetings and other organizational conferences. Develop protocols; prepare conference materials, invitations, maps, agendas, facility planning, and compiling summary reports.

· Support with VP and director scheduling, as requested.

· Organize and monitor stock levels of a variety of office supplies and initiate restocking activities for the team.

· Going above and beyond your daily tasks to ensure team productivity.

· Schedule HPP staff orientation and onboarding.

· Support team recruitment.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Demonstrated 3-5 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment

· Interest in NGO management

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically high level of comfort with Excel required

Skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Effective planning and time managing skills

Expected Start Date

As soon as possible

Reports to

Vice President, Humanitarian Policy and Practice

Other Duties

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned as the project progresses.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

To Apply

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, salary expectations and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing title HPP Administrative Coordinator. Position will remain open until filled. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls Please!

InterAction’s HPP Team is seeking applications for unpaid Summer 2019 internship position(s) in Washington, DC. InterAction is the largest alliance of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) working in every developing country.

Primary Responsibilities

The specific work of an intern will be based upon an individual’s learning and professional goals, as tied to the initiatives of InterAction’s Humanitarian Policy & Practice (HPP) Team.

Additional responsibilities may include:

· Providing administrative and logistical support for meetings, including writing summaries of the proceedings, and other activities of the HPP team;

· Completing research, outreach to members, and other projects as needed by humanitarian team’s work streams;

· Participating in various fora, including outside meetings at think tanks or the Hill;

· Debriefing to the team at the internship’s conclusion on learning and/or a work task completed.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the linkage between international policy and programming in the humanitarian field;
• Understand core elements of the global humanitarian architecture, including the roles of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), UN, and NGO community;
• Demonstrate knowledge of technical, thematic, or regional issues related to the work of the HPP team;
• Gain experience working in a professional, collaborative team environment;
• Develop communication, writing, and task/time management skills.

Additional Opportunities:

An intern can expect to gain the following experiences beyond daily work duties through:

· Attendance at InterAction working group meetings – access to meetings of members and InterAction staff on a variety of current issues within the humanitarian assistance field;

· On-the-job learning about the humanitarian architecture, advocacy, policy, and operations;

· Access to senior-level staff members at InterAction for informational interviews;

· Informal networking with InterAction staff members and individuals from more than 180 member organizations.

Qualifications:

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Ability to manage multiple tasks

· Flexibility to meet changing deadlines and priorities

· Positive attitude, proactive, and curious

· Ability to work with minimal supervision

· Interest, familiarity, and/or coursework in humanitarian assistance is strongly preferred

Internship will range between 20 to 40 hours per week. Most work will occur at InterAction’s office, located in northwest Washington, DC. A small monthly travel reimbursement of $50 is available. A typical internship runs from May – August, but start and end dates are flexible.

Application Process:

To apply, please e-mail your Application, to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing title Intern HPP, or visit our website and submit your application using the instructions at https://www.interaction.org/careers/. The position will remain open until filled.

Due to the expected number of applications received for each position, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. No phone calls, please.

ABOUT INTERACTION

InterAction is the largest U.S.-based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile states, and emerging economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundations, corporate partners, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, social and economic development, and effective, accountable governance – that advance human dignity and human potential.

Position Description

Are you passionate about the application of data, geospatial analysis, innovation, program monitoring and results measurement to cross-cutting global development challenges? Are you also someone who enjoys collaboratively creating and improving bigger picture coordination systems to enable the sharing of open data and information? Do you care deeply about advancing the sophistication and effectiveness of non-governmental organizations’ programming and advocacy in the areas of relief and development? InterAction is seeking an experienced leader to build, drive and manage work related to data and innovation in support of our multi-stakeholder policy advocacy and networked program learning efforts. Key aspects of this role will include direction of efforts to re-envision and modernize InterAction’s NGO Aid Map platform while also managing grants, consultants, staff efforts, and coalition working groups related to civil society organization capacity building and learning connected to data, evaluation and innovation for development.

This position will reside within InterAction’s division of Global Development Policy and Learning and report to the Vice President, Development Policy, Advocacy and Learning. The incumbent will provide leadership and support through supervision, project and budget management, and engagement with member NGOs and partners across civil society, governments and businesses. To be successful, s/he must be a team player and a pro-active manager of processes and people with stellar inter-personal and project management skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage the modernization of InterAction’s NGO Aid Map by consultatively designing, resourcing and building the next generation version of this information platform. To ensure NGO Aid Map is viable and relevant to its users and its data owners well into the future, this effort will include conducting or overseeing user research as well as leading or project-managing: a technical audit, the substantial refactoring of the back-end of the system, and updates to the codebase or components thereof.

· Lead work associated with the application of NGO Aid Map or similar data collection and sharing tools to build the capacity of civil society organizations where InterAction has been asked to do so (eg. through a new IFAD-funded grant to promote knowledge-sharing and the use of data management and analysis to inform agricultural policies in East Africa and the advocacy strategies of farmers’ organizations in Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda).

· Build and manage relationships with project funders and current and future project partners.

· Grant management, including managing the budget, associated staff, consultants, partner activities and meeting grant requirements.

· Manage InterAction’s Evaluation and Program Effectiveness Working Group, including supervising related staff efforts; establishing and maintaining good relationships with peers and working group members; building consensus around strategy and learning efforts; tracking, analyzing and reporting on pertinent policy and practice developments related to monitoring, evaluation and measurements of impact.

· Represent InterAction on a range of issues at high-level events and working-level meetings with InterAction members, donors, foundations, universities, businesses, partner countries and civil society organizations.

· Provide direction and/or supervision of special initiatives and new lines of effort related to innovation, technology and development.

· Contribute to strategic planning and fundraising efforts to maintain and expand related areas of work.

· Contribute to preparations for InterAction conferences as well as writing and editing materials for team publications.

· Support other InterAction teams, working groups and initiatives as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Development Policy, Advocacy and Learning.

Qualifications Required:

· At least 10 years of professional experience, with significant exposure to international development and non-governmental organizations and with demonstrable exposure to fields including data science, geographic information science, and technology research and development.

· Passionate about making data accessible, relevant and useful to communities and decision-makers.

· Demonstrated experience with each of the following: project management, budget management and talent management.

· Comfort with adapting activities based on changing situations or priorities.

· Extensive knowledge of the field of data for sustainable development and aid transparency, including data standards like the International Aid Transparency Initiative and actors in the sector.

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with an ability to effectively communicate on technical or complex topics to non-experts as well as to experts.

· Familiarity with current policy issues in open data, GIS, information risks and accountability.

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationships with InterAction members, partners and other external stakeholders.

· Collaborative leadership style, including mentoring and supporting team members.

· Excellent organizational skills and a proven ability to lead and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines within a fast-paced environment of competing demands.

· The ability to proactively anticipate as well as respond to the needs of members of InterAction.

· Highly motivated team player.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office;

· Demonstrated commitment to InterAction’s core values and mission.

· Ability to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications highly valued:

· Experience with 7-figure grant and/or budget management.

· Experience in key geographies (including East Africa) preferred.

· Experience working on food security and agriculture issues.

· Experience managing or working with multi-partner initiatives.

· Facilitation and coalition-building experience;

· An advanced degree and demonstrated academic focus on public policy, international development, and data science;

· Advocacy experience;

· Demonstrated experience producing research products and other written materials.

· Familiarity with current issues in monitoring, evaluation and learning.

· Strong interest in science and technology trends with the potential to disrupt fields of knowledge.

· Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain professional networks.

· A sense of humor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is up to $120,000 and provides excellent benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

TO APPLY

Please email your resume, writing sample and cover letter to jobs@interaction.orgwith subject line containing: Director for Data, Development Technology and Innovation. Materials must address the requirements listed. Position will remain open until filled, but applications will be reviewed as received.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. No phone calls please.

About InterAction:

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

About the Position

Position Title: Program Associate – Protection, Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP) Unit

Position Type: Full-time (subject to funding)

Location: Washington, DC

Reporting to: Project Coordinator – Protection, HPP Unit

Key Responsibilities

1. Support InterAction’s Protection Team, including:

· Ensure effective support to regular and ad-hoc Protection meetings: prepare materials such as subject-specific briefing documents, situation updates, and formal correspondence; craft agendas; arrange room space and refreshments; maintain attendance lists; take meeting minutes and track action points.

· Contribute to country-specific research: track and analyze political, security, and humanitarian developments in select countries; produce charts/graphs/visuals related to key developments; provide oral briefings on developments as needed.

· Provide logistical travel support (domestic and international): tracking visa requirements and supporting staff in obtaining visas; ensuring appropriate insurance coverage related to travel; booking flights/hotels; identifying venues; producing itineraries; and other support as needed.

· Support monitoring of program implementation and deliverables: craft surveys; analyze survey results; update various workplans on a regular basis; monitor project budget expenditures and assist in the development of budget projections.

· Support production of effective and aesthetic communications materials, including thematic newsletter updates, briefs, etc. by proofreading, formatting materials, and coordinating with printers/other external services as required.

· Assist in maintaining the Protection components of InterAction’s websites, including tracking user analytics; and selecting and regularly posting reports, updates, events, and other documents.

· Regularly update the HPP unit’s advocacy tracker based on the Protection Team’s activities.

· Proactively identify opportunities for Protection Team learning and engagement on humanitarian priorities.

· Maintain up-to-date email lists: write, edit, vet, and disseminate email communications.

1. In collaboration with other HPP and InterAction staff and teams, organize events, such as workshops, roundtable discussions, and other events and meetings in close collaboration with members/partners domestically and internationally.

2. Assist with grant submissions and reporting as required.

3. Be an active member of InterAction’s Protection team, actively participate in team meetings and HPP meetings and promote collaboration with other InterAction teams.

Other duties

· Assist and support all members of HPP Team on an as-needed basis

· Provide guidance and mentorship on InterAction systems and procedures to new HPP staff

· As part of an organization-wide effort, play a role in organizing the annual InterAction Forum

· Complete administrative tasks related to liaising with the finance and administrative team

· Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in related field

· Experience working as part of a team, and facilitating cross-team collaboration

· Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software and experience creating graphs, charts, and other visuals

· Strong commitment to InterAction mission and values

· Ability to proactively and independently follow through on tasks and responsibilities in a detail-oriented manner and with limited supervision

· Superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Strong research and analytical skills

· Ability to interact with others in a professional manner and with colleagues of varied work styles

· Excellent planning, organizational, and administrative skills

· Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively, even under pressure and tight deadlines

· Interest in deepening knowledge and experience in protective humanitarian action

Primary Relationships

As part of the Protection Team in the Humanitarian Policy and Practice Unit, the Program Associate – Protection will play a key role in the Protection Team and work closely with other members of the Protection and HPP teams.

Physical Requirements

This position is in Washington DC, and remote work will not be considered. There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits

InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other Duties:

To Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Program Associate- Protection. Cover letter and resume should address the above listed requirements.

The deadline for applications is April 5, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the UnitedStates for an extended period of time. No phone calls, please. Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified.

About InterAction

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

About the Position

Position Title: Senior Program Manager – Protection

Position Type: Full-time (subject to funding)

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: Up to 30% (primarily international)

Reporting to: Senior Technical Advisor – Protection

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead on the provision of effective and timely support by InterAction to NGOs and NGO consortia at field level to apply results-based approaches to protection, critically review and build on current practices to achieve collective protection outcomes, including inter alia protection analysis; multi-disciplinary strategy development; iterative and adaptive management methods; and, monitoring, evaluation and learning.

2. Facilitate peer exchange across organizations and country contexts, including by securing the involvement of other external specialists/experts as and if needed in support of NGOs and their priorities at field level.

3. Ensure documentation of NGO experiences and good practice, and synthesize and disseminate lessons, with a view to promoting results-based and outcome-oriented approaches to protection among practitioners, within relevant coordination and policy fora, and across the humanitarian system.

4. Coordinate with other actors making critical contributions to develop and promote results-based protection, including other NGO initiatives, UN entities, and donor governments.

5. Work with other team members and participating organizations to support the development of a Results-Based Evaluation Framework for the Prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

6. Facilitate critical reflection among participating organizations and internally within InterAction on strategies and means of enhance results-based and outcome-oriented approaches to protection; contribute to strategic planning and fundraising efforts in support of program development, including leading on proposal development where relevant.

7. Develop and maintain relationships with practitioners and other key stakeholders with diverse expertise, including NGOs, NGO consortia, UN agencies, inter-agency fora, private and governmental donors, academics, other individual experts, as relevant to the targeted strategic outcomes of the protection team.

8. In coordination with other InterAction staff, represent InterAction and its membership in relation to relevant external stakeholders, fora, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms.

9. Collaborate with HPP team members to identify and develop connections between protection concerns, issues emerging in humanitarian crises, and HPP’s other priority issues and activities.

10. Contribute to joint planning and execution of the protection team and HPP programs and initiatives.

11. Contribute to the planning and execution of InterAction initiatives.

12. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

· Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

· At least 7 years of significant program implementation experience, including leading teams and collaborative processes, managing program resources, ensuring fidelity to programmatic goals.

· Substantial operational experience undertaking protection analysis and developing and implementing influential and impactful protection strategies, including familiarity with means of preventing or reducing threats and/or exposure to threats. A strong orientation towards strategic outcomes and multi-disciplinary strategies is essential and a background in monitoring and evaluation is a plus.

· Familiarity with inter-agency coordination mechanisms and structures, including the IASC, Humanitarian Country Teams, Global Protection Cluster (GPC) and its Areas of Responsibility (AoRs), and the broader cluster system.

· Familiarity with international humanitarian law, human rights law, and refugee law.

· Strong conceptual and analytical thinking and ability to distill and communicate complex ideas orally and in writing, including confident presentation and public speaking abilities.

· Strong and effective facilitator, with experience and skills in designing and organizing training exercises, workshops, collaborative planning, and roundtables.

· Effective problem-solving skills and creative, flexible, and adaptable approach to work responsibilities and programming strategies.

· Strong interpersonal skills and experience managing, facilitating, and representing the interests of diverse constituencies.

· Availability for domestic and international travel.

· Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Primary Relationships

As part of the protection team in the Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP) unit, the Senior Program Manager-Protection (SPM) will work closely with other members of the protection and HPP teams, InterAction’s Communications team, as well as InterAction members, other NGOs and NGO consortia at HQ and field level. The SPM will help manage a diverse array of relationships with strategic stakeholders, including UN entities and humanitarian clusters, donors, and a range of external experts.

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits

InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

To Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Senior Technical Advisor- Protection. Cover letter and resume should address the above listed requirements.

The deadline for applications is April 15, 2019.** Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other Duties:

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the UnitedStates for an extended period of time. No phone calls, please.

About InterAction

InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with over 190 members working in every developing country. Members are large and small, faith-based and secular, with a focus on the world’s most poor and vulnerable populations. The U.S. public, foundations and governments support the work of our members who collectively invest and manage over $18 billion a year. InterAction’s own funds come from dues and generous grants from others, such as foundations, corporations and governments. Using its collective voice, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions as wide range of foreign assistance, relief, development, environmental and other issues that advance human dignity.

About the Position

Position Title: Senior Manager– Protection of Civilians Policy

Position Type: Full-time (subject to funding) [1]

Duration: Five months (September 2019 – January 2020)

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: None

Reporting to: Director of Protection

Job role and key responsibilities

Pursuant to Section 936 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is developing a comprehensive policy on civilian casualties. The purpose of the Senior Manager for Protection of Civilians Policy at InterAction is to spearhead a coordinated effort among humanitarian and human rights NGOs to develop recommendations feeding into DoD’s the policy development process.

Working with other InterAction protection team members and contributing NGOs, key responsibilities include:

1. Regular coordination among humanitarian and human rights organizations for collaborative input to DoD in support of their civilian casualties policy drafting. This will be done via email, teleconference and in-person coordination meetings.

2. Prioritize key issues and topics, in consultation with DoD and participating NGOs, for development of recommendations for DoD policy. These may include, for example, tracking, assessment and investigations on civilian harm; safeguarding civilian objects in U.S. military operations/humanitarian consequences of damage to civilian objects in urban settings; security partnerships and/or partnered operations; addressing the humanitarian consequences of military operations and the aftermath of hostilities; and systematizing good practice.

3. Identify key participants for consultations on key topics, potential case studies and expert speakers/presenters, and agenda for consultations on specific topics and prepare short backgrounders with potential recommendations for consultation.

4. Develop roundtable outcome reports highlighting key issues and NGO recommendations, while soliciting input of field-based individuals and other experts, for submission to DoD.

5. Engage in liaison with points of contact in DoD to ensure that consultations and NGO recommendations are relevant to DoD’s policy drafting process, take into account the policy drafting timeline, and to create opportunities to discuss near- and medium-term measures that DoD can take to minimize civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations.

6. Examine the potential to make use of NGO recommendations as benchmarks for future engagement, including to shape the NGO response to the policy when it is released, and for potential broader circulation to other key stakeholders.

7. Prepare an after-action review to jointly reflect on the shared experience of feeding into DoD’s policy drafting with a view to identifying lessons for future joint action.

Qualifications

· Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

· At least 7 years program management and/or research/writing experience, including coordinated processes and ensuring fidelity to programmatic or research desired outcomes.

· Substantial experience on policy relating to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, critical protection of civilians concerns in contemporary armed conflict, and a high degree of familiarity with international humanitarian law and its implementation.

· Substantial experience working with humanitarian and/or human rights NGOs and experience with jointly implemented NGO efforts.

· Familiarity with U.S. policymaking and the offices and functions of the Department of Defense.

· Strong conceptual and analytical thinking and ability to absorb information and ideas, prioritize among critical issues, and focus coordinated efforts on strategic priorities.

· Ability to write clearly, succinctly, accurately, and quickly on complex ideas and issues for a policymaker audience.

· Strong and effective facilitator, with experience and skills in designing and organizing events, such as workshops and policy roundtables.

· Effective problem-solving skills and creative, flexible, and adaptable approach to work responsibilities and programme strategies.

· Strong interpersonal skills and experience managing, facilitating, and representing the interests of diverse constituencies.

Primary Relationships

As part of the protection team in the Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP) unit, the Senior Manager for PoC Policy will work closely with other staff and coordinate intensively with InterAction member organizations, other NGOs and external experts, and will liaise with focal points in the U.S. Department of Defense.

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits

InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

[1] Depending candidate availability, InterAction will consider the option of filling this role as a consultancy.

TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Senior Manager – PoC Policy. The position will remain open until filled but applications received before16 August 2019 are preferred. Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted.All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. No phone calls please.