Resource Type:

Job

Posted On: Dec 04, 2008

Posted By: Erin Hutchens

Description:

Hunt Alternatives Fund includes an operating foundation and a private grant making foundation that advance innovative and inclusive approaches to social change at local, national, and global levels.

The incumbent of this position reports to the Director of The Initiative for Inclusive Security, a program of Hunt Alternatives Fund in Washington, DC, that advocates for the full participation of all stakeholders, especially women, in peace processes.

Responsibilities

* Actively promote efforts to shift the perception from women as “victims of conflict” to women as “resources for stabilization”; participate in conferences, policy forums, working groups and networks to help deliver that message.
* Strategically engage and influence policy shapers whose work is relevant to the overall goals of The Initiative; conduct meetings in person and via phone to develop strategic partnerships and initiate new relationships with key policy shapers from the United Nations as well as US and other governments, leading NGOs, major international organizations, and policy shapers within media, academia, foundations, etc.
* Organize briefings for policy shapers with the goal of promoting The Initiative; this includes briefings in Washington, DC and New York at institutions such as the United Nations, US Departments of State and Defense, US Congress and others to expand our outreach within the policy community.
* Produce written documentation that highlights ways to promote women’s inclusion based upon research and policy recommendations.
* Travel to New York and elsewhere, including overseas, to develop and implement relevant policy events, meetings, and strategic consultations with women leaders.

Qualifications

* Five to seven years work experience with the United Nations in particular and/or US policy community; advocacy background with the US Government, including the Department of Defense, desirable
* M.A. in international relations, conflict resolution, or related field required
* Experience working on issues related to women, peace, and security
* Three to five years management experience desirable
* Exceptional written communication skills; demonstrated research skills, and ability to synthesize, analyze, and present materials
* Exceptional interpersonal, and presentation skills; strong team player
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; high energy and enthusiasm
* Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and attend to multiple assignments
* Good attitude and mature judgment
* Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, and Excel); Lotus; Internet skills
* Oral and written fluency in English; other language skills, desirable
* US citizen/permanent resident or valid work visa required

Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@huntalternatives.org