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Office Manager & Program Assistant
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Posted On: Jul 27, 2010
Human Rights First was founded in 1978 to promote laws and policies that advance universal rights and freedoms. We exist to protect and defend the dignity of each individual through respect for human rights and the rule of law. Human Rights First protects people at risk: refugees who flee persecution, victims of crimes against humanity or other mass human rights violations, victims of discrimination, those whose rights are eroded in the name of national security, and human rights advo...
Program Officer/Associate for International Security and Energy Policy Programs
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Posted On: Jul 08, 2010
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an international learned society and policy research center with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a Program Officer /Associate to support its work on issues of Science and Global Security. The Academy’s Committee on International Security Studies is undertaking a major integrative project on the global nuclear future and energy policy. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a role in significant in...
Director of Development - Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
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Posted On: Jun 11, 2010
Application deadline: July 20, 2010 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Hours per week: Full time, exempt Compensation: Depends on experience. Full benefits (paid vacation, health, dental) are provided. Summary Description NAPF is seeking a Director of Development at its headquarters in Santa Barbara, CA. This is a senior management position reporting to the President. The Director of Development is responsible for securing increased and sustainable resources through planning, supervising and e...
Public Policy Director, WAND
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Posted On: Jun 04, 2010
The Organization: WAND (Women's Action for New Directions) is a national, non-profit organization which works to educate the public and opinion leaders about the need to reduce violence and militarism in society, and redirect excessive military spending to unmet human and environmental needs. WAND operates two non-profit organizations with one united vision. WAND Education fund is a non-partisan educational program. WAND Inc. helps us to transform our ideas into policies and real chang...
Web Publisher, Human Rights First
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Posted On: Jun 01, 2010
New York Office WEB PUBLISHER Human Rights First believes that building respect for human rights and the rule of law will help ensure the dignity to which every individual is entitled and will stem tyranny, extremism, intolerance, and violence. Human Rights First protects people at risk: refugees who flee persecution, victims of crimes against humanity or other mass human rights violations, victims of discrimination, those whose rights are eroded in the name of national security...
Manager/Senior Manager for Government Relations, InterAction
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Posted On: May 28, 2010
Position Type: Full-time, long-termLocation: Washington, DCReporting to: Senior Director for Public Policy and External Relations (Policy and Communications Team) RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinate outreach to the Executive Branch, facilitating contacts and dialog between senior-level government officials and issue-specialized InterAction colleagues and helping to open new opportunities for promotion of InterAction's public policy goals on issues such as foreign assistance reform, humanitari...
Deputy Director for Domestic Policy, Open Society Institute - Washington, DC Office
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Posted On: May 06, 2010
The Open Society Institute works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. Open societies are characterized by the rule of law; respect for human rights, minorities and a diversity of opinions; democratically elected governments; market economies in which business and government are separate; and a civil society that helps keep government power in check. To achieve its mission, OSI seeks to shape public policies that assure greater fair...
Deputy Political Director- Campaign for a Nuclear Weapons Free World
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Posted On: Apr 27, 2010
Background Peace Action West works for smarter American approaches to global problems. We engage average citizens in foreign policy issues like no other organization. Through Peace Action West, our thousands of members make their voices count on matters that shape our world. Description This position is based in our Oakland office. The Deputy Political Director will also serve as the coordinator of the Campaign for a Nuclear Weapons Free World. Through grassroots organizing, direct l...
Deputy Director of Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
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Posted On: Apr 22, 2010
Position Requirements: The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation is seeking to hire a Deputy Director of Nuclear Non-Proliferation. Under the overall direction of the Director of Nuclear Non-Proliferation and the Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Director of Nuclear Non-Proliferation will be responsible for assisting in educating Congress and the Administration on nuclear arms control and non-proliferation issues. Issue priorities include the New START nuclear arms agreement, de...
Field Director
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Posted On: Apr 13, 2010
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is seeking an experienced Field Director to expand and nurture our network of influential business, national security, humanitarian and foreign policy leaders in our state networks across the country that support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world. The Field Director will lead a 4-person team responsible for implementing an outreach strategy to engage opinion lea...
Intern with Beyond Nuclear this summer
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Posted On: Apr 12, 2010
Beyond Nuclear, based in Takoma Park, MD, is seeking a summer intern to work on multiple projects including short videos, social media, Capitol Hill briefings, research papers and media outreach. Please call 301.270.2209 to speak to Cindy Folkers or Linda Gunter about the position. Or send your inquiry and resume with a brief statement containing your view on nuclear energy to: info@beyondnuclear.org. This is an unpaid intern position, not paid empl...
Senior Associate, Editor policy brief series
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Posted On: Apr 07, 2010
POMED is currently soliciting applications for a Senior Associate who would edit and oversee a new policy brief series, as well as contribute to other projects. Candidates should be entrepreneurial individuals with a deep interest in U.S. foreign policy. They should possess knowledge of and experience in the Middle East as well as a commitment to POMED’s mission. They should have exceptionally strong writing skills. POMED is an independent, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization based in Washin...
Youth Outreach Intern for Summer 2010, Project for Nuclear Awareness
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Posted On: Apr 07, 2010
The Project for Nuclear Awareness seeks an energetic, motivated intern to work with Ban All Nukes Generation-USA (Bang-USA), our national youth network for international disarmament. Applicants should be creative, interested in outreach, networking and educating youth, and be self-starters. We welcome all fresh, new ideas for reaching out to youth in the Philadelphia area and nationally this summer. This is our generation, and our world and we were the ones who inherited nuclear weapons, th...
Development Intern for Summer 2010, Project for Nuclear Awareness
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Posted On: Apr 07, 2010
The Project for Nuclear Awareness seeks an energetic, motivated intern to assist with development work including identifying grants, writing and editing letters of intent, outreach to individual donors, and other office tasks including, but not limited to, program and event planning. This is the perfect summer internship for a college student interested in working in a fun atmosphere at a small nonprofit. Applicants should be current undergraduate students with a background in economics, in...
North America Campaigns Senior Advisor, UN Millennium Campaign (Temporary)
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Posted On: Apr 02, 2010
Background 2010 is a critical year Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the MDGs, world leaders will convene this September at the United Nations to discuss progress, challenges and work to accelerate achievement to combat poverty, hunger and disease. Important dates include the G8/G20 summits from 25-27 June in Canada, the Stand Up and Take Action mobilization from 17-19 September occurring globally, and the United Nations M...
Senior Associate, Editor of policy brief series, POMED
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Posted On: Apr 02, 2010
POMED is currently soliciting applications for a Senior Associate who would edit and oversee a new policy brief series, as well as contribute to other projects. Candidates should be entrepreneurial individuals with a deep interest in U.S. foreign policy. They should possess knowledge of and experience in the Middle East as well as a commitment to POMED's mission. They should have exceptionally strong writing skills. POMED POMED is an independent, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organizatio...
Director, UN Millennium Campaign
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Posted On: Feb 24, 2010
Background Reporting to the UNDP Administrator in her capacity as UNDG Chair, the Director has the overall responsibility to lead and manage the global UN Millennium Campaign in realizing its mandate from 2010-15. The UN Millennium Campaign is an inter-agency initiative created by the UN Secretary-General in 2002. The mandate of the Campaign is to create the political will required for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, within the broader remit of the Millennium De...
Program Coordinator, World Resources Institute
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Posted On: Feb 22, 2010
Position Summary The Development Department of the World Resources Institute (WRI) is seeking a dynamic, energetic, highly motivated person to fill the position of Development Coordinator. This position will provide programmatic and administrative support to staff managing government sector partnerships and funding (including U.S. government, foreign aid agencies, and multilateral organizations). This position provides a valuable growth opportunity to learn about environment and devel...
Water Resources Scientist/Project Manager, The Natural Heritage Institute
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Posted On: Feb 04, 2010
The Natural Heritage Institute (NHI) in San Francisco is seeking to immediately hire an experienced water resources technical specialist to develop and implement water resource management innovations in both the California and global settings. NHI utilizes science, economics, policy and law to address today's most pressing freshwater issues. We have a large portfolio of cross-cutting projects that fall into four categories: Water Management: Since its inception, NHI has been a leader in the ...
Program Associate, The Stanley Foundation
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Posted On: Feb 01, 2010
The Stanley Foundation seeks a Program Associate for a 24-month limited-term position to work in support of the foundation’s overall goal of promoting principled multilateralism in international affairs, which is at the core of all foundation programming. In particular, this position will involve: * Substantive and administrative support work for the Stanley Foundation’s various policy and outreach activities on US foreign policy and global security issues. * Support of the Stanley Foun...
