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Current Employment Listings
LANDMINE SURVIVORS NETWORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Development Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Posted: Thursday, April 3, 2008
TITLE: DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST
SUPERVISOR: Membership Associate
LOCATION: Washington. D.C.
Date: April 3, 2008
JOB SUMMARY:
The individual filling this position serves dual role as administrative assistant in support of the Development Department and as Receptionist for the organization. The administrative assistant’s primary function is to support the direct marketing program as a part of the individual donor portfolio. He/She will assist in cultivating long-lasting relationships with a loyal and expanding donor base, and will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of donor data in Raiser’s Edge, the donor data software. The assistant/receptionist will also be a valuable member of the Development team. S/he will assist in establishing policies and procedures, take a proactive approach in identifying potential problems and assist in developing solutions, and provide support to special projects and other portfolios.
As the “point of entry” to the organization, the assistant/receptionist will be meeting the public on a daily basis. S/he will be managing contacts, which may include representatives of government, nonprofit organizations, funders, as well as individuals. In addition to meeting the public, the receptionist answers and directs telephone calls to appropriate staff, accepts mail and other deliveries, and distributes deliveries and incoming faxes. S/he is expected to carry out all of his/her duties in a professional manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answer and route all incoming calls professionally and courteously
- Greet guests in professional, friendly, hospitable manner
- Type memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents
- Process all membership donations received according to Survivor Corps’ practices.
- Log gifts and proper gift and donor coding in Raiser’s Edge
- Print and mail acknowledgements to active donors.
- Download, review and input of donor information and donor updates
- Ensure quality control of keyed data entry information and conduct ongoing data clean-up, including identifying and merging duplicate records.
- Assist Membership Associate with direct mail database and all mailing requests, queries, exports and clean-up, including list selection and processing.
- Sort and log Direct Mail received at HQ and ship daily to key & cage vendor.
- Notify Membership Associate of any gifts that require special attention.
- Improve personal database/software knowledge and skills through regular training, independent study and application of learning.
- When advised, contact donors via mail or email when additional information is needed to process a donation.
- Other duties, as identified by the Membership Associate
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Accuracy in all written documents or data
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to manage a variety of situations graciously
- At least one year prior database experience; experience with Raiser's Edge preferred.
- Flexible, able to take direction from Direct Marketing Associate and prioritize activities.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all donor records and information.
- Strong work ethic and a team player.
- Must be highly motivated, detail-oriented and well organized.
- Be self-directed and capable of working with minimum supervision.
- Goal oriented, able to meet deadlines, and multi-task
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
• An Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Office Administration or equivalent Degree preferred, or equivalent work history in lieu of advanced education.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
Survivor Corps
Dept – HR/REC
2100 M Street, NW #302
Washington, DC 20037
Employment@landminesurvivors.org
SURVIVOR CORPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Survivor Corps helps people around the world who have suffered war and atrocities rebuild their lives and communities. By connecting the injured through networks of survivors, we reduce the isolation that fuels victimization and leads to further violence.
Country Program Coordinator - Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi
Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2008
TITLE: Country Program Coordinator (3)
SUPERVISOR: Regional Director or Vice President of Programs
LOCATION: Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi
DATE PREPARED: April 2008
______________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Within the Programs Department and based in (Country), the Country Program Coordinator will develop the relationships, programs and partnerships to offer or expand access to peer support services for conflict survivors and the usage of rights-based approaches in survivor-led advocacy. The Country Program Coordinator is responsible to Survivor Corps for the financial accountability of all projects and partnerships, resource mobilization, training quality assurance, and partnership management. The Country Program Coordinator will represent Survivor Corps to all local and national stakeholders and will explore and develop new partnerships, exchanges and capacity building initiatives (Country). S/He will also represent Survivor Corps in national, regional and international forums.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Country Program Coordinator will:
• Work closely with the Regional Director and/or relevant DC-based staff to develop and oversee the implementation of a strategic country plan for Survivor Corps for the years 2008 – 2011.
• Develop and implement an Annual Action Plan and Budget for Survivor Corps programming in the country.
• Represent Survivor Corps and explore/establish partnership relationships with relevant national and governmental and non-governmental organizations for peer support and campaigning as appropriate.
• Under the guidance of the Regional Director and/or relevant DC-based staff, represent Survivor Corps in national, regional and international forums.
• Ensure that partners abide by laws, procedures and requirements.
• In collaboration with Regional Director and/or relevant DC-based staff, research, analyze and advise Survivor Corps on local and national needs for training and technical assistance in peer support and rights-based advocacy for the target population. Identify key partner organizations, service providers, survivor groups and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate the delivery of training in peer support and rights-based advocacy to partner organizations, service providers, survivor groups and other stakeholder.
• Follow-up on all training offered to ensure that learned techniques are being accurately and fully implemented.
• Provide guidance, direction and support to all national campaigns started or expanded with Survivor Corps leadership.
• Establish and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with key government authorities, ensuring that the authorities are informed and updated on Survivor Corps activities through appropriate channels.
• Establish and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with key nongovernmental organizations and media outlets, ensuring that Survivor Corps is properly represented.
• In collaboration with the Regional Director and/or relevant DC-based staff carry out fundraising activities on local, national, regional and international levels.
• Maintain financial records and controls for the project with the guidance of relevant DC-based staff.
• Submit monthly reports to Regional Director and/or Vice President of Programs on progress against priorities, network needs, challenges and staffing as well as on the general context of the country and region.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree in relevant field such as Public Health, International Development or International Relations (Masters degree desirable);
• 2-5 years progressively more responsible experience in program management;
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage program development and to design and implement capacity building training;
• Experience managing partnerships;
• Excellent verbal and written skills, in English and local languages;
• Ability to travel 15 – 25% of the time;
• Experience planning and hosting meetings.
SURVIVOR CORPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
To apply
Please submit CV and cover letter to:
Survivor Corps
Attn: CPC-Africa
2100 M Street, NW, Suite 302
Washington, DC 20037
Employment@survivorcorps.org
No phone calls, please. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Web Developer
Posted: Thursday, February 7, 2008
Title: Web Developer
Supervisor: Director of Communications & Marketing
Location: Washington, DC
Date Prepared: February 6, 2008
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Survivor Corps is seeking a web developer who will play an important role in the overall web strategy in making us a leader in online advocacy and activism. The web developer will be responsible for managing, maintaining and improving the organizational website .The web developer will be a key member of joint communications and technology teams.
Survivor Corps is expanding and redesigning its website. The web developer will work to meet the development and maintenance needs of Survivor Corps websites, utilizing the most effective technologies to maintain updated website content and an infrastructure that supports the Communications, Development/Fundraising, Program, HR and Board of Directors needs of our organization.
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who has an entrepreneurial drive, can bring creative ideas to the table, and has the ability to identify web technologies to mobilize for global change.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Works with project teams to design and package content into engaging web features, using the most up-to-date web technologies available
•Confers with project personnel to provide technical recommendations and resolve problems
•Codes HTML, XHTML, CSS, Javascript behind each web page, integrating artwork, text, video, and animations
•Creates and manages multimedia content including Flash elements, audio slideshows, video and audio files
•Designs and authors complex web pages, interactive features, and mini-sites as needed
•Edits and optimizes sound files to create podcasts
•Conducts quality assurance tests in multiple browsers and at multiple connection speeds and reports on results; receives feedback and makes necessary changes
•Responsible for security and management of Survivor Corps’ web-based user data, including e-mail lists and web stats
•Adhere to established standards, procedures and best practices for coding and implementation
•Ability to work independently, move projects from conceptual stages to launch, and handle multiple and often competing deadlines
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3 yrs directly related experience plus BA, or equivalent combination.
- Knowledge on ASP.NET (site is currently in PHP but will migrate to ASP.NET/NetCommunity)
- Highly proficient with HTML, CSS, Javascript,
- Has a strong familiarity Dreamweaver, MS SQL Server and MS Office Suite (including Access)
- Familiar with using XHTML, XML/AJAX; Flash; Sound production tools (Adobe Audition or Garageband); FinalCut Pro; FinalCut Express; or equivalent
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge; NetCommunity a plus.
- Have basic web server administration skills;
CONTACT:
Please send cover letter and résumé to:
Landmine Survivors Network
Attn: WD
2100 M Street, NW #302
Washington, DC 20037
Employment@landminesurvivors.org
Fax: (202)464-0011
Africa Regional Director
Posted: Friday, January 11, 2008
TITLE: Africa Regional Director
SUPERVISOR: Vice President for Programs
LOCATION: Regional “Hub” Office: Johannesburg, South Africa
DATE: January 2008
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The African Regional Director manages the regional “hub” office and serves as the lead program representative for Survivor Corps. This vital frontline position reports directly to the Vice President for Programs and to Executive Management. Working closely with the global office, the African Regional Director is responsible for managing and mobilizing human and financial resources for regional program initiatives.
The Regional Director is responsible to build and manage relationships with partner organizations implementing peer support services. The Regional Director works with technical assistance staff and consultants to offer training in survivor rights advocacy and conflict management. Survivor Corps works through local partner organizations to increase the number of conflict survivors with access to peer support and opportunities for employment and civic participation. The Regional Director will recruit and work with survivor advocates, service providers and community leaders to increase public participation in survivor-driven campaigns. The Regional Director will coordinate partner needs assessment and evaluation, and ensure technical and financial assistance as needed for Survivor Corps to achieve priority program objectives.
RESPONSIBILITES:
I. Regional Representation of Survivor Corps
• Liaise with international, intergovernmental, regional, national, and local governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations on survivor issues for the purpose of establishing relationships across the region.
• Research and advise on the possibility of joining or creating national or regional campaigns involving issues of concern to conflict survivors; mobilize partners and technical assets in support of campaign opportunities.
II. Partnership Development and Management
• Develop and execute a regional strategy for training and engaged grant-making to advance Survivor Corps mission.
• Oversee regional activities, including trainings, workshops / conferences, as well as the development, implementation and monitoring of Survivor Corps grants to partners.
• Ensure compliance with donor, financial and administrative procedures.
• Participate in international strategic planning and program management meetings.
III. Resource Mobilization
• Cultivate opportunities for public and private funding for regional activities.
• Develop regional and project proposals in collaboration with global development staff.
• Develop and execute communications outreach to promote survivor peer support and public awareness of survivor campaigns, including drafting survivor and partner profiles for web and fundraising outreach.
IV. Reporting and Administration
• Submit monthly reports to VP on regional progress, needs, challenges and staffing.
• Submit annual review of all activities and plans for the next year.
• Develop and monitor annual plans and budgets for regional activities.
• Supervise regional office support staff, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ten years’ progressive work experience in program design and management.
• Master’s or graduate studies in international development or business preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership with track record of initiative and creativity.
• Diplomatic skill to facilitate and manage a wide range of stakeholder relationships.
• Experience with survivor issues, peer support, rights advocacy and community-based rehabilitation programs.
• Ability to manage program budgets and finances.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Flexibility with frequent travel within the region and participation in global meetings.
• Fluency in English, and languages relevant to the region.
Please send cover letter and résumé to:
Landmine Survivors Network
Attn: ARD
2100 M Street, NW #302
Washington, DC 20037
Employment@landminesurvivors.org
Fax: (202)464-0011
Media and Public Relations Manager
Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2007
TITLE: Media and Public Relations Manager
SUPERVISOR: Director of Development
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
DATE PREPARED: November 29, 2007
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Media and Public Relations Manager is responsible for promoting Survivor Corps’ image and brand, and furthering SC’s mission, through strategic communications activities. Working closely with program and development staff. The Media and Public Relations Manager serves as SC’s principal media contact and maintaining regular communications with reporters and editorial staff. The Media and Public Relations Manager also helps to manage content for SC’s web sites, newsletter and donor communications.
The Media and Public Relations Manager is supervised by the Director of Development and supervises no staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Creates and managers comprehensive media and public relations strategies that promote this mission of Survivor Corps and lay the groundwork for successful fundraising.
2. Develops and implements strategies to secure national, regional, and local news coverage for SC’s activities and mission.
3. Identifies press opportunities, drafts press releases, op-eds, and pitches and places stories under intense deadline pressure.
4. Maintains media contact lists and contact histories and maintains regular contact and strong relationships with targeted reporters.
5. Works with SC’s Development/Communications team and external consultants to determine and implement best messages and tactics to support SC’s fundraising platforms and corporate partnerships.
6. Builds and maintains media relationships with regional, local, and national news contacts, conducts outreach and responds to national and local media.
7. Develops story ideas and identifies which reporters to publish pieces.
8. Directs the production and distribution of press materials including press releases, press kits, and fact sheets.
9. Works with creative team to develop organizational strategic materials as necessary.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum four to six years of experience in public relations or related field.
2. Wide range of media experience (print, electronic, TV and radio) in corporate, non-profit or political/campaign communications.
3. Program management experience preferred.
4. Excellent writing, editing and computer skills a must.
5. Experience with interacting with the media, preferable at the national level.
6. Existing national consumer media contacts a plus.
7. Demonstrated communications strategy and planning ability.
8. Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, be detailed oriented and work under pressure are essential.
CONTACT:
Attention: HR/PR
Landmine Survivors Network
2100 M Street, NW Suite 302
Washington, DC 20037
employment@landminesurvivors.org
No phone calls, please. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Middle East Regional Director, Amman, Jordan
Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2007
TITLE: Middle East Regional Director
SUPERVISOR: Vice President for Programs
LOCATION: Regional “Hub” Office: Amman, Jordan
DATE: October 2007
The Middle East Regional Director serves as the lead program representative for Survivor Corps in its Middle East Regional “Hub” Office. This vital frontline position reports directly to the Vice President for Programs. Working closely with the global office, the Middle East Regional Director is responsible for managing and mobilizing human and financial resources for regional program initiatives.
Survivor Corps is a worldwide movement of survivors helping survivors to overcome the devastating effects of violent conflict. Survivor Corps works with partner organizations to increase the number of conflict survivors with access to psychosocial support and opportunities for community service, employment and civic participation. The Regional Director is responsible for recruiting, training and deploying survivor leaders by facilitating the provision of expertise, technical assistance and small grants. The Regional Director will work with survivor advocates, service providers and community leaders promote inclusion and survivor rights through campaigns. The Regional Director will coordinate partner needs assessment and evaluation, and ensure technical and financial assistance as needed for Survivor Corps to achieve priority program objectives.
I. Regional Representation of Survivor Corps
• Liaise with international, intergovernmental, regional, national, and local governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations on survivor issues for the purpose of establishing relationships across the region.
• Research and advise on the possibility of joining or creating national or regional campaigns involving issues of concern to conflict survivors; mobilize partners and technical assets in support of campaign opportunities.
II. Partnership Development and Management
• Develop and execute a regional strategy for training and partnership to advance Survivor Corps mission.
• Oversee regional activities, including trainings, workshops / conferences, as well as the development, implementation and monitoring of Survivor Corps grants to partners.
• Ensure compliance with donor, financial and administrative procedures.
• Participate in international strategic planning and program management meetings.
III. Resource Mobilization
• Cultivate opportunities for public and private funding for regional activities.
• Develop regional and project proposals in collaboration with global development staff.
• Develop and execute communications outreach to promote survivor assistance and inclusion and public awareness of survivor campaigns, including drafting survivor and partner profiles for web and fundraising outreach.
IV. Reporting and Administration
• Submit monthly reports to VP on regional progress, needs, challenges and staffing.
• Submit annual review of all activities and plans for the next year.
• Develop and monitor annual plans and budgets for regional activities.
• Supervise regional office support staff, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ten years’ progressive work experience in program design and management.
• Master’s or graduate studies in international development or business preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership with track record of initiative and creativity.
• Diplomatic skill to facilitate and manage a wide range of stakeholder relationships.
• Experience with survivor assistance, psychosocial support, rights advocacy and community-based rehabilitation programs.
• Ability to manage program budgets and finances.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Flexibility with frequent travel within the region and participation in global meetings.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
Please send cover letter and résumé to:
Landmine Survivors Network
Attn: MENA
2100 M Street, NW #302
Washington, DC 20037
Employment@landminesurvivors.org
Fax: (202)464-0011
Internships
LSN will consider participation in Internship programs from appropriate institutions. In the past, we have participated in internships through the American University International Studies Program, George Washington University Conflict Resolution Program, and several High School programs.
If you have an internship proposal you would like LSN to consider, please forward your request to:
Landmine Survivors Network
2100 M Street, NW, Suite 302
Washington, DC 20037
Or e-mail your request to: lsn@landminesurvivors.org
Rutherford Fellowship
In November 2001, Landmine Survivors Network launched the "Rutherford Fellowship" to honor the work and dedication of LSN co-founder, Dr. Kenneth Rutherford. Ken is an assistant professor of Political Science at Southwest Missouri State University. Through his courses, which include American Citizenship and Democracy, International Relations, and International Law and Organization, the Landmine Studies Program, which he coordinates, and the World Affairs Council, which he advises, Dr. Rutherford interacts with scores of intelligent and internationally minded students eager to get more involved in the landmine issue. Several of Ken's students have participated in humanitarian demining field trips to the US Army Base at Fort Leonard Wood, where they receive hands-on training in demining techniques. Ken believes the in-class study and practical training his students receive at SMSU and LSN give each student a well-rounded perspective, contributing to their future professional and personal success. Each year, Dr. Rutherford selects one of his brightest and most hard-working students to be a fellow at Landmine Survivors Network.
LANDMINE SURVIVORS NETWORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
To apply
Please submit CV and cover letter to:
Landmine Survivors Network
2100 M Street, NW, Suite 302
Washington, DC 20037
Employment@landminesurvivors.org
No phone calls, please. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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