Part Time Conference Administrative Assistant
We currently have an immediate need for a Part Time Conference Administrative Assistant. Please circulate this posting and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you,
Robin K. Erwin
Corporate Communications & Marketing Manager
8201 Corporate Drive, Suite 220
Landover, Maryland 20785
301.459.3777 X 104
301.459.6961 Fax
www.qualitysupport.com
"Perfection and Precision in All Projects"
Managing Director - the Peace Alliance
Politically and socially active, growing, non-profit looking for Managing Director to work in Washington, DC area. This is an executive level position. We are looking for someone who has a passion for our mission to help make the work of peacebuilding a national priority and who is willing to step up in strong leadershIp to help guide the organization. We have a strong track record of grassroots mobilization and advocacy on behalf of global peace building, youth violence prevention, and criminal justice reform. We are set-up to take our work to a new level.
The role would also include helping oversee and guide our vision, programs and work plans; organizing staff and interns; supporting local office; financial and business oversight; and supporting our development and fundraising program. Experience in team management, coalition building, public relations and administrative oversight is important for this role, as are good writing skills. The position requires engagement with Congressional offices, corporate partners, community leaders, nonprofit executives and high capacity donors. We are seeking someone who is organized, creative, self-motivated, mature, collaborates well, and is called to the work of ushering in a more peaceful era. Understanding of or background in this field or other social justice fields is important. Check out our website at www.thepeacealliance.organd/or download our organization overview. Minimum 8 years job experience preferred. Full or part time hours depending on fit.
We welcome retired professionals interested in working full or part-time, who want to make an impact in the social advocacy sector.
At present, this role may be unpaid or partially compensated for the first few months until anticipated income arrives. We are set up for a strong year, financially and otherwise, but need someone with the flexibility to step in early and help us get there.
Send cover letter and resume to
jobs@thepeacealliance.org. Please share in cover letter what it is uniquely about our mission that calls you to want to join our team.
Associate, Draper Richard Kaplan Foundation, Menlo Park, California
The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation ("the Foundation"), a nationally recognized venture philanthropy fund that provides three-year grants and strategic business support to social entrepreneur-led nonprofit organizations with the potential to create significant, long-term impact on critical social problems, seeks an Associate to join their team in Menlo Park, California.
Since its founding in 2002 by William H. Draper III and Robin Richards Donohoe, two highly respected venture capitalists, and Executive Director Jenny Shilling Stein, the Fund has grown to $29 million and has committed financial and strategic resources to over 40 organizations, including such groundbreaking organizations as Kiva, Room to Read, Education Pioneers, and VisionSpring. While many of their portfolio organizations are global in scope, all must be based in the United States and demonstrate innovative and scalable approaches to solving social problems, including but not limited to civic engagement, economic development, education, environment, health, and social justice.
In addition to significant financial support, the Foundation has established a singular reputation for providing outstanding business mentoring to all portfolio organizations. This includes both direct grantee support in addition to a broader, collective network across all current and past grantees, which regularly connect and share ideas, challenges, and best practices. The portfolio organizations gather annually, contribute to monthly conference calls focused on mutually identified topics of interest, and share ideas through a communication tool for real-time collaboration and support across the network.
The incoming Associate will provide critical support to all portfolio management activities. Specifically, s/he will be responsible for comprehensive support of portfolio development, internal logistics coordination, and communications. S/he will be a self-starter who can assess the internal capacity needs of the organization and enhance and develop the appropriate systems and tools to ensure Draper Richards Kaplan continues to identify, fund, and support cutting edge social entrepreneurs.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong service orientation, and will be a self-driven, highly effective project manager with a proven capacity for managing multiple and changing priorities and projects while driving towards deadlines.
A full position description and application instructions may be found at:
http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/drk-a.htm.
Consultant, Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services is looking for a consultant who can lead training about business process mapping. The training would be about 3-4 hours long and start with the Executive Leadership, then cascade to senior managers, then department heads. We could start this process as soon as June.
Please contact me directly.
Thanks,
Stephen
Stephen Moles
Senior Advisor, Learning and Leadership
Catholic Relief Services
+1.443.955.7128
skype: stephenmoles
LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/smoles
CRS Competency resources:
https://global.crs.org/teams/competency/pages/default.aspx
Assistant Dean for Development, College of Business Administration, Northeastern University, Boston
The College of Business Administration at Northeastern University seeks an aspirational, highly motivated and entrepreneurial leader to serve as its next Assistant Dean for Development.
Grounded in its signature co-op program with a rapidly growing interdisciplinary research enterprise and expanding global profile, Northeastern is a leading force in experiential education, providing relevant and proven approaches to critical national issues including access to education, corporate and academic partnerships and economic growth.
As the chief development officer for one of Northeastern University's most prominent schools, the Assistant Dean will guide the College's philanthropic efforts to new levels of success, deepening relationships with individuals and corporations and identifying new donors capable of making transformational gifts in support of the College's innovative programs, research, and global initiatives.
Reporting to the new incoming Dean of the College of Business Administration (here in CBA) and the Senior Vice President for University Advancement, the Assistant Dean will provide the leadership necessary for CBA to achieve its near- and long-term development goals while working closely with colleagues in central development to coordinate corporate and foundation relations, gift planning, alumni relations and annual giving efforts. Leading a major gifts staff of four, the Assistant Dean is a critical contributor to the overall Advancement effort and is expected to play a significant role in the success of any future campaigns at Northeastern University.
An ideal candidate will have at least 10 or more years of relevant leadership experience in successful major and principal gifts operations recognized for significantly expanding their philanthropic potential. A demonstrated ability to plan, execute and successfully close transformational gifts is essential, as is a track record of success leading a major gifts operation. The Assistant Dean should exhibit the credibility and sophistication to effectively engage and leverage the Dean and other key stakeholders in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of key prospects and donors. An undergraduate degree is required. Frequent travel is expected.
For a longer position description and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/ne-cba.htm.
Associate Vice President for Development, Spelman College, Atlanta
Spelman College, recognized as one of the most prestigious of the historically Black colleges and among the top three most selective of women's liberal arts colleges nationally, upholds a rich tradition of educating forward-thinking, socially conscious women and serves a student body of more than 2,100 students from 41 states and 15 foreign countries.
This is an exciting time for the College as The Campaign for Spelman College, a comprehensive effort to raise $150 million in funds, is well underway already surpassing the $100 million mark. Additionally, the 2010-2011 year proved to be a landmark year of philanthropic support with alumnae support at a record 41%.
Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the AVP will guide the efforts of a seven member team across individual and planned giving to effectively identify, qualify, engage, and convert a pipeline of individual leadership/major/planned giving donor prospects into a rich portfolio of relationships motivating them toward a higher level of support through a more purposeful and personal cultivation approach. Additionally, s/he will be responsible for personally managing a national portfolio of leadership and principal donors and prospects.
The AVP will provide counsel and support to Spelman's senior leadership, volunteer leaders and Institutional Advancement (IA) staff and will collaborate with colleagues, offices and programs across campus to generate resources for the College, particularly the College's Centers and Museum.
Ideal candidates will possess proven leadership and organizational skills; and experience with accelerating individual leadership/major giving programs that surpass goals, ideally in a campaign environment. The AVP should demonstrate the ability to strategically identify, cultivate and successfully solicit donors and prospects both through personal calls and jointly with Spelman leadership.
S/he should have the charisma, cultural sensitivity, and verbal and written communication skills necessary to tailor messages to various audiences and be an effective representative of the College. A collaborative and innovative leadership style, well suited to management in an entrepreneurial setting, is a prerequisite as is the creative problem solving needed to drive collaborative solicitation strategies that tap into donors' passions to support Spelman.
For a longer position description and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/spelman-avp.htm.
President/Chief Executive Officer - U.S. African Development Foundation
THE FOUNDATION
History
The African Development Foundation over the past thirty years has established a foreign assistance model that works. More than $200 million has been invested in African development projects in more than twenty-five countries. These investments have focused on indigenous African organizations, enterprises, and other activities that benefit underserved and marginalized communities.
The Foundation has a compelling mission among U.S. foreign assistance programs. Its unique approach of pro-actively engaging marginalized community groups in the design and implementation of development projects, and its African led and managed on the ground presence results in sustainable outcomes that best address the unmet needs of a local community. This approach to development gives Africans greater participation and ownership. The majority of grants have resulted in creating and sustaining jobs, increasing income levels, and improving social conditions.
The Foundation strongly serves the national interests of the United States through its focused mission and its capability to achieve economic development in isolated, marginalized, and post-conflict areas of Africa. These results achieve goodwill toward the United States and help to alleviate the underlying conditions that drive these communities, particularly the youth, to participate in anti-U.S. activities.
The Foundation has achieved remarkable results that include the replacement of twenty-eight aging and unhealthy water wells for nomadic Tuareg populations in a Sahel conflict region of Niger. In the Sahel region, USADF delivered assistance where other U.S. agencies did not have resources to operate and respond to emergency situations.
For Zimbabwe, the Foundation quickly initiated targeted foreign assistance to the most vulnerable and aging communities to assist with sustainable agriculture and food security projects. USDF’s most recent performance assessment has generated an additional 3.7 dollars of new revenues for each dollar disbursed.
In Liberia, for example, the Foundation began economic development programs in a post-conflict zone in an expedited timeframe. It has been recognized for its successful program by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia.
Most recently, the Foundation concluded an agreement with the Government of Kenya to begin programming in the isolated Turkana area, generating a significant level of grassroots goodwill. It has been recognized for its leadership role.
USADF’s portfolio also includes: the Union Communale des Associations des Femmes de Pobe, ADJIDO Economic Interest Group, Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust, Ragussi, Veiga Alves, Integrated Tamale Fruit Company, Yenok Woods Products, and others.
THE PRESIDENT
Chief Executive Officer
The President/CEO (“P/CEO”) is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction, as well as overall operational management for the United States African Development Foundation.
The P/CEO direct reports are a leadership team that include:
• General Counsel
• Director of African Programs
• Director of Performance Plans and Policy
• Director of Information Technology
• Director of Finance
The P/CEO provides leadership that advances USADF’s recognition among Members of Congress, key congressional staff, executive branch officials, and Office of Management and Budget.
Relationship with the Board
The President/CEO reports to and serves at the discretion of the USADF Board of Directors. With the Board, the P/CEO develops the strategic direction of USADF including its annual budget request to OMB. H/she exercises considerable independence in planning, designing, and carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position. The Board meets on a quarterly basis to review and approve the policy recommendations of the P/CEO.
President/CEO Specific Duties/Responsibilities
The President/CEO assures the effective management of all human capital and financial and capital resources of the Foundation. H/she ensures internal governance and fiduciary controls, including risk controls and cost accountability. Working closely with key staff, the primary focus of the P/CEO will include:
• Building, sustaining and strengthening leadership to internal operations and its external relations (i.e., Members of Congress, key congressional staff, executive branch officials, Office of Management and Budget.)
• Increasing support and building relationships as the primary fundraiser and its chief spokesperson to private corporations, foundations, and donors to ensure the Foundation’s growth.
• Advocating USADF’s mission, values, business model and practices with key constituencies in Africa-marginalized populations.
As the chief spokesperson of the Foundation’s interests and its mission, the P/CEO is the face and voice of the institution internally and externally. H/she fosters a results-oriented organization based on principles where employees are held accountable, motivated, and rewarded for individual contributions.
THE IDEAL PRESIDENT/CEO
Qualifications and Experience
The selected candidate must have a distinguished record of foreign assistance program accomplishments coupled with an understanding of legislative issues that qualify him/her to serve as President. Preferred candidates should have visionary and leadership skills and significant federal and/or private sector or not-for-profit management experience. The ideal candidate will have the intellectual, analytical, and personal qualities for embracing and advancing the Foundation’s mission, vision, and statutory requirements. He/she must recruit, retain, and evaluate a qualified and competent staff.
Personal Characteristics
The P/CEO has proven success as an intuitional executive dedicated to improving the organizations he/she has led. The Foundation’s next leader should have a passion for underserved and marginalized communities. H/she sets goals, articulates them clearly and regularly measures progress. The next P/CEO is an excellent communicator, able to advocate, advance, and build support for USADF’s mission and vision. The ideal candidate must be an experienced, successful fundraiser not afraid of ambitious revenue goals. H/she should also have experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors.
Physical Demands
• H/she is expected to participate in extensive travel to remote and/or conflict and post-conflict areas in Africa is required.
• H/she will travel to locations where field site conditions may be arduous because amenities are few, there may be exposure to communicable diseases, and health care services are poor.
• H/she will conduct site visits requiring some physical exertion such as walking over rough surfaces and using uncomfortable modes of transportation.
Nomination/Application Process
PRM Consulting Group is providing search assistance for the USADF Board of Trustees. Nominations, applications/curriculum vitae and letters of interest should be sent to:
United States African Development Foundation Presidential Search
PRM Consulting Group, Inc.
Gregory L. Davis, Principal
1814 Thirteenth Street, Northwest
Washington, D.C. 20009
Email:
info@prmConsulting.com
USADF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Career Counselor with World Learning
World Learning has an immediate opening for a part-time Career Counselor, SIT Graduate Institute/Master's Degree in Sustainable Development . World Learning is an 80-year-old global non-profit organization with operations in 77 countries. Through its award-winning international education programs – The Experiment in International Living, the SIT Graduate Institute, SIT Study Abroad and the International Honors Program (IHP) – World Learning fosters global citizenship by connecting over 3,000 young ambassadors annually across cultural differences and social barriers. Through its International Development & Exchange Programs, World Learning practices what it teaches, undertaking community-driven international development, training and exchange projects in sixteen countries. For more information visit
www.worldlearning.org.
Title: Career Counselor
Reports to: DC Program Director, SIT Graduate Institute
Location: Washington, DC
Hours: Part-time: 20-25 hours/week
General Description:
The Career Counselor will provide career workshops and one-on-one career counseling to SIT Graduate Institute DC students who are seeking jobs in the NGO, governmental, and social enterprise sectors. The Career Counselor will:
1. Offer individual resume reviews, interview preparation, and career counseling for students;
2. Lead workshops to enhance students' job search skills including resumes, cover letters, networking and interviewing;
3. Connect students to local career fairs, networking opportunities, potential employers, and web-based career materials;
4. Disseminate information regarding career fields, employment opportunities; internship opportunities.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years higher education experience in career planning and employment services, including direct career counseling to students (or similar constituents), outplacement, or human resources management.
• Experience in career development strategies for diverse higher education populations, preferably at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, potential employers, and professional colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• International experience preferred.
Educational Background:
Master's Degree in Human Resources, Management or related field strongly preferred.
To apply: Please visit our website
www.worldlearning.org and click on the "Job Search" option under the "Employment" tab to submit a resume and cover letter directly to this position. If you do not see the job you are interested in please "search all." Please note, a resume and cover letter are required for consideration. To apply please send a cover letter and resume to
anthony.green@worldlearning.org and include "SDDC Part-time Career Services Counselor" in the subject line.
2 Positions with World Learning
World Learning seeks two key personnel: 1) Office Director, 2) Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist for a USAID-funded Participant Training program in Lebanon. Duration: 3 years. Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project.
Lebanese nationals are highly encouraged to apply.
Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information, to
recruitment4@worldlearning.org. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Thank you.
Background: These two positions will support a technical training and capacity building project in Lebanon. The program is intended to contribute to building the capacity of Lebanese organizations and individuals to act as catalysts for democratic reform, economic growth and social stabilization of Lebanon.
Office Director (Full time position)
The Office Director will preferably be of Lebanese nationality. S/he will report to World Learning headquarters and be in charge of overall project operations. Job Responsibilities:
· Provide day-to-day oversight and leadership to all programs.
· Provide immediate project start-up of activities.
· Coordinate overall communications with USAID/Lebanon.
· Liaise with local partner organizations, facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency.
· Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments.
· Oversee program administration, implementation, and fiscal management Provide leadership to overall project operations and reporting, ensuring that a team of core experts are in compliance with donor regulations and local laws.
· Oversee the preparation of annual work plans.
· Regularly update donor on progression of programs.
· Ensure that the Mission's needs are met in the most cost-effective manner possible.
· Manage and supervise team of core experts.
Required Qualifications
· Master's Degree in related field.
· Min. 10 years of experience in capacity development, 5 of these years in a managerial position.
· Experience managing training programs.
· Solid knowledge of the Lebanese context.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Fluency in English and Arabic.
· Strong team leadership capabilities.
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Full time position)
The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will be of Lebanese nationality. S/he will report to the Office Director and have strong capacities in needs assessment, monitoring performance of the project, and rigorously tracking and evaluating the impact.
General Description:
The World Learning Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist assists the organization's international development programs and staff in being accountable to donors, constituents and stakeholders, by providing technical M&E leadership at several levels.
The M&E Specialist develops monitoring and evaluation strategies and protocols for specific technical sectors and projects within them, and leads the effort to document progress, effectiveness and impact for donor reporting requirements, for use in new project design, and in articulating program models.
The M&E Specialist will have experience in the evaluation sector and in the field of international development, and will be knowledgeable about results frameworks, project monitoring plans, and common indicators as applied to USAID projects.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Design
In collaboration with technical specialists, prepare results frame works, performance monitoring and evaluation plans for new programs/proposals, including indicators, data collection methodologies, measurement tools and analysis and reporting protocols; conduct in-house staff training.
In addition to project-specific indicators, develop project-wide indicators for each sector and collect, synthesize and report as needed.
2. Monitoring
Establish project monitoring systems, including overall design, instrumentation, data collection/aggregation, and analysis. Oversee the quality and processing of data collection where required. As needed, work with/train project staff, grantees and local partners in monitoring activities.
Review, improve and disseminate general project reporting guidelines, for both periodic and final project reports.
In collaboration with appropriate project and/or technical staff, review project reports (be they quarterly, semi-annual or annual, performance monitoring plan reporting, work plan development, and so on) for quality and to ensure that reports and other project documents capture progress, effectiveness, and impact of programs; ensure that results of report reviews are constructively fed back to project teams.
Develop internal database, or add to existing knowledge management systems, in order to fully house and capture project successes, results and/or challenges.
Ensure compliance with program standards expected/required by external oversight agencies.
3. Evaluation
Develop overall strategy for program evaluation strategies and systems.
Lead teams for internal or donor-required evaluation. Working with assigned project manager or field-based project directors, design scopes of work, methodologies, time lines, products and deliverables, manage external consultants, interact with donors when needed, review products for quality.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a field related to international development and/or social sciences.
Minimum five years relevant experience in field of M&E.
Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation design, applied research, indicator development; strong analytical skills; understanding of donor requirements and expectations, particularly the USG is preferable. Excellent oral and written English communication.
Excellent inter-personal, inter-cultural and teamwork skills, as well as sound judgment and strong initiative, as needed to work independently. Ability to mentor and provide training.
Good computer skills essential, including Word, Excel, project and database management, statistical packages.
Intelligence Analyst, Des Moines, IA
Intelligence Analyst - 213401
Location: Des Moines
This Intelligence Analyst will develop a brand new intelligence program for a Fortune 250 company expanding rapidly in the international marketplace. Responsible for Corporate Security's Intelligence program administration, implementation, execution and documentation with focus on the gathering, analyzing, and dissemination of intelligence information to mitigate risks against company assets and personnel. Provides assistance in the Threat Analysis program and supports the Manager - Personnel Security in investigations as needed. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined goals and objectives.
This role requires the incumbent to be able to read voluminous amounts of information, analyze the data, succinctly convert it to easily understood reports, and present the information verbally. The candidate must be an excellent written and verbal communicator in the English language and other language skills would be beneficial. The successful candidate must be able to effectively lead large group presentations and present concepts and ideas in a reasonable and logical manner. Must be self-motivated, able to work without supervision, and understand security concepts and theories.
The successful candidate should have above average computer user skills and enjoy collecting and reviewing information from numerous sources; written, verbal, and electronic; and must understand how the collection of intelligence affects the department's ability to be proactive in the protection of company personnel and assets. Must understand the sensitivities associated with collecting this data and the importance of confidentiality. The candidate must be able to interact professionally with personnel from other world areas and cultures.
Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years related work experience preferred with an intelligence agency, law enforcement organization, the military, or the private sector. Advance degree would be beneficial. U.S. Government security clearance would be desirable. Strong knowledge and reasoning capabilities to conduct research, analysis, and evaluation of validity and impact of source information. Have ability and aptitude to communicate with personnel at the director level and above. Excellent communication, analytical, time management, team building and problem-solving skills required. Requires high degree of accuracy with strong attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. Must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time. Some travel may be required.
Employment at the Principal Financial Group is contingent upon completion of a thorough background check.
At the Principal Financial Group, we offer a competitive total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package to meet each of your needs. No relocation is offered for this position.
If you are looking for the opportunity to get ahead in your career, apply online at
www.principal.com/careers for job #213401 to be considered. AA/EEO
Program Specialist FSI
1. The following is an announcement of a vacancy in the Family Liaison Office (M/DGHR/FLO). Please publish widely throughout your mission and provide a copy to family members who are returning to Washington, DC and are interested in employment. The application deadline for this position is April 2, 2012.
2. Title: Program Specialist (Unaccompanied Tours), Family Liaison Office (M/DGHR/FLO), GS-09, full time, two-year limited appointment, with potential to be extended up to a maximum of five years, Excepted Service, Schedule A. This appointment is not in the Competitive Service. The selected candidate will receive a two-year Non-Career term appointment with benefits (FERS, TSP, FEGLI and FEHB).
3. Summary: The position is located in the Family Liaison Office (FLO), Bureau of Human Resources, Department of State. The incumbent of this position reports to the Deputy Director through the Unaccompanied Tours Officer and provides support and assistance for employees and family members separated by service at unaccompanied posts, provides assistance for reentry into life in the United States maintains contact with family members and assists in resolving bureaucratic issues that may arise out of separated families, and works on special projects as designated by the Office Director. The position is located in Washington, DC, but may require some travel.
4. The Family Liaison Office was established in 1978 to improve the quality of life of Foreign Service employees and their family members. The FLO assists both employees and family members in the areas of family member employment, educational counseling, crisis support, unaccompanied tours, and expeditious naturalization. FLO provides support to evacuees from overseas missions, is the functional office for the worldwide Community Liaison Office program, and organizes Washington and overseas training conferences annually. FLO produces numerous publications and electronic media and FLO staff participate in numerous presentations in FSI courses; to other agency personnel and to post communities overseas. You may research information about FLO on our Intranet web site (
http://hrweb.hr.state.gov/flo/index.html) or Internet(
www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo).
5. The Family Liaison Office serves employees and family members not only from the Department of State, but also fields questions and makes referrals for many agencies with personnel abroad including the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Foreign Commercial Service, the Justice Department, and Peace Corps, among others.
6. Major Duties:
A. Develop, administer, and maintain various statistical records and databases depending on program needs, such as those used to track employees and family members of employees serving on unaccompanied tours. Generate periodic and occasional statistical reports based on the data as requested by FLO staff, the Department of State, and other government agencies. Summarize and analyze findings and report to requester while adhering to Privacy Act protocols.
B. Identify topics of interest and periodically write articles and news briefs for FLO publications and Websites. Monitor existing materials on the Websites and update or revise as necessary. Maintain and update unaccompanied tour (UT) blog.
C. Brief training classes and other groups on activities of and resources in FLO, particularly as related to the Unaccompanied Tour Support Program. Prepare briefing materials for Ambassadors, DCMs, OIG, and others as requested.
D. Develop appropriate contacts with other offices and bureaus to facilitate good working relationships.
E. Maintain resource files relevant to the target program and carry out bibliographic and internet research as requested.
F. Prepare and update cables and Department Notices.
7. Qualifications (ranking factors). The successful candidate must be:
A. A U.S. citizen with a minimum of 3 years of experience living in a Foreign Service community abroad.
B. Able to research, interpret, and apply complex government regulations
C. Able to write clearly and concisely on technical and non-technical matters.
D. Experienced in presenting adult training presentations.
E. Able to handle multiple tasks under time constraints, prioritizing appropriately.
F. Able to interact with others and demonstrate good teamwork skills.
G. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Access, and able to conduct Internet research.
8. How to Apply:
Interested individuals may submit one of the following: an optional application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or a federal resume (see important instructions for submitting a resume at the end of this announcement). In addition, each candidate must submit a supplemental statement that addresses each ranking factor and explains in detail how the applicant's experience (paid or unpaid), education or special training relates to those qualifications. Applications that are incomplete or mailed in government postage-paid envelopes will not be considered.
SUMMARY OF REQUIRED APPLICATION ELEMENTS: In summary, you must include ALL of the following. If ANY item is missing or incomplete, your application cannot be considered:
A. An OF-612, a Federal Resume, or any other format that contains ALL of the required elements listed in paragraph 12 of this announcement; NOTE: these forms or formats can be found on the internet.
B. "Supplemental Statement" addressing EACH of the Qualifications and Ranking Factors IN DETAIL;
C. Most recent performance evaluation;
D. For Federal Employees (including former employees and those on INWS):
1. Most recent Performance Appraisal Report or EER (even if several years old), or if one does not exist, a form DS-1812 or equivalent Form from another agency;
2. Most recent SF-50 (even if several years old).
E. An SF-181 (This can be found on the internet and is required, not optional).
F. Veterans must demonstrate proof of eligibility.
9. Send applications to Tracy Young, HR/HRSP/S, Room H615, SA-1 2401 E Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20522-0108. Applications may be faxed to Tracy Young at (202)663-2622 or submitted by email to
cspapps@state.gov. The application must be received by close of business, April 2, 2012. If there are any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Susan Frost, Deputy Director, M/DGHR/FLO, at (202) 647-1076 or
Frostsh@state.gov. Applicants may want to email, cable, or fax (202-647-1670) their intention to apply to Ms. Frost.
10. Evaluation Method: Determination of basic eligibility and evaluation of the applicant's experience, education, and training will be based solely on a review of the Federal application or resume. It is imperative that the information provided be in sufficient detail to permit accurate evaluation of eligibility and background as they relate to the qualification requirements listed in the announcement. Competition for vacancies in the Family Liaison Office is very keen.
11. Please note that because all Family Liaison Office positions are in the Excepted Service, neither past nor current Federal status nor executive order eligibility are required. However, if applicants have government employment status or eligibilities, it is helpful to document this in the application to assist in determining the level of skills and abilities of each candidate. Therefore: 1. All current or former Federal employees and reinstatement eligible candidates must submit a current performance appraisal and a SF-50 showing proof of competitive status. (If a current performance appraisal does not exist, form DS 1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency, signed by the current supervisor, is acceptable, or if the performance appraisal of record does not fully address the ranking factors, the DS 1812 may be submitted.) 2. All non-competitive eligible candidates should submit proof of eligibility. 3. All applicants claiming veterans' preference must provide proof of eligibility. 4. All other applicants (non-status) must submit information identified above. 5. All applicants must submit information that addresses the ranking factors (qualifications) in this announcement.
6. All applicants must submit SF-181, Race and National Origin Form (for statistical purposes only).
12. Privacy Act Information: The Office of Personnel Management and other Federal agencies rate applicants for Federal jobs under the authority of sections 1104, 1302, 3301, 3304, 3320, 3361, 3393, and 3394 of title 5 of the United States Code. The information requested is needed to evaluate your qualifications. Other laws require inquiring about citizenship, military service, etc.
13. Information for those who wish to submit a resume: Please note that although neither the format nor a particular application form is specified, there is certain information that applicants must provide in order to determine if the legal requirements for Federal employment have been met and to evaluate one's qualifications. If a resume format is used, it must contain the following information for the applicant to be considered for the position.
Personal and Educational Information: 1. Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day and evening phone numbers, including area code; 2. Social Security Number; 3. Country of citizenship (most federal jobs require U.S. citizenship); 4. Veterans' preference (proof of eligibility required); 5. Highest Federal civilian grade held, including series, beginning and ending dates; 6. Name, city and state of last high school attended and date of diploma or GED; 7. Name and state of colleges and universities attended; major fields of study, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total number of credits earned and indicate whether they are in quarter or semester hours).
14. Work Experience and Other Qualifications: Applicants must provide information on their work experience, both paid and non-paid, that is related to the position for which they are applying, including: 1. Job title (series and grade if Federal employment); 2. Duties and accomplishments; 3. Employer's name and address; 4. Supervisor's name and telephone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor); 5. Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year); 6. Hours worked per week; 7. Salary; 8. Any other qualification, including: job-related training (title and date of course); skills (e.g., languages,typing speed, and computer software/hardware); current licenses; or honors, awards and special accomplishments (e.g., honor societies, publications). 9. Early availability may be a factor.
15. FLO STRONGLY recommends that applicants contact the Career Development Resources Center (CDRC) for guidance on the preparation and submission of an application for a U.S. government position. They can be contacted via telephone at 202-663-3042, via fax at 202-663-3146, or via email at
CDRC@state.gov. The CDRC is located at SA-1, Room L321, Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20520. This service is available at no cost to Department of State employees and family members of U.S. government employees serving overseas under chief of mission authority. The intranet website is
http://hrweb.hr.state.gov/csp/cdrc/index.html.
Staff Assistant with Global Criminal Justice
BUREAU/OFFICE: J/GCJ (Global Criminal Justice)
GRADE/SALARY: GS-09
POSITION TITLE: STAFF ASSISTANT (D0255300)
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The incumbent in this position serves as the staff assistant to the Ambassador at Large, and assists a number of other senior officers. The incumbent is a member of the team that coordinates the Department of State's and broader U.S. Government's response to serious violations of humanitarian law anywhere in the world. The incumbent works closely with the Ambassador at Large and Deputy in order to be aware of office policies, priorities and positions. The incumbent deals effectively with high-ranking officials of the Department and other government agencies. The incumbent manages the office's file and correspondence, performs travel management and ticketing, including travel order requests, travel arrangements and filing of claims. The incumbent tracks the budget and advises the Ambassador and Deputy on budgetary issues. The incumbent receives and interviews callers, in person and by phone, many of whom are senior USG officials or dignitaries of foreign governments, and tactfully ascertains the nature and importance of their calls. The incumbent keeps the calendar of the Ambassador at Large and Deputy, arranges appropriate appointments, and provides the Ambassador, Deputy and staff with briefings and background materials relevant to meetings. The incumbent directs, under the supervision of the Ambassador and Deputy, the work of the other staff assistant in the office.
POINT OF CONTACT: Wendy Forbes (
ForbesWN@state.gov) (202) 647-5072; please cc Cynthia Motley (
motleyc@state.gov)
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
CLEARANCE REQUIRED: TS/SCI
NON-COMPETITIVE, LWOP, INWS REQUIRED: YES
Seeking Eligible Family Members (EFMs) with Executive Order [12721] Eligibility
Anne Luehrs
Staff Assistant to Ambassador-at-Large Stephen J. Rapp
Department of State
Office of Global Criminal Justice
2201 C Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20520
Direct: 202-647-8218
The Office of Global Criminal Justice (J/GCJ), formerly the Office of War Crimes Issues (S/WCI), led by Ambassador-at-Large Stephen J. Rapp, advises the Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights and formulates U.S. policy on prevention of and accountability for mass atrocities.
Executive Order Eligibility enables EFMs to apply for jobs non-competitively. With this status, they are considered before other candidates.
To be eligible for Executive Order Eligibility, an EFM must have completed 52 weeks of service in an appropriated fund position(s) performed under a Family Member or Temporary Appointment overseas. Work must be performed during the time the family member was accompanying a sponsor officially assigned to a U.S. mission overseas and the EFM must have received fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating as demonstrated by their latest PAR.
Candidates with Executive Order Non-Competitive Eligibility should have following Required Documents (must have all three documents to be considered) to apply:
• A copy of their resume or OF-612
• Proof of their eligibility (i.e., E.O. 12721 documentation, most recent SF-50, etc.)
• A copy of their most recent performance appraisal
Program Assistant (OA), Foreign Service Institute, School of Language Studies, Continuing Testing and Training
Grade/Salary: GS-07 - $42,209 - $54,875
Job Description:
Program Assistant (OA), GS-303-7
Continuing Testing and Training (CTT)
School of Language Studies (SLS)
Duties:
Client Agency Test Scheduling & Billing
· Greet client agency examinees before and during test start times
· Schedule tests for client agencies
· Assign testing rooms 48 hours prior to test times
· Coordinate test reviews
· Maintain SF 182's and client agency contact information.
· Contact outside language schools and make arrangements for coverage of tests that are not (entirely) staffed by FSI
· Maintain fiscal data pertaining to outside contractors
· Report billing and credit card issues to budget
· Backup timekeeper for direct hire staff
· Initiate and track requests for acquisitions.
· Coordinate Asset Management transfers for CTT, and two other SLS divisions.
· Back up Customer Service & DOS Test Scheduling Desk as needed
Point of Contact: Brian Springer
Contact Email and/or Phone:
SpringerBW@state.gov 703-302-6813
Closing date: Open Until Filled
Clearance Required: Secret
Non-Competitive, LWOP, INWS Required: YES
Seeking Eligible Family Members (EFMs) with Executive Order [12721] Eligibility
Executive Order Eligibility enables EFMs to apply for jobs non-competitively. With this status, they are considered before other candidates.
To be eligible for Executive Order Eligibility, an EFM must have completed 52 weeks of service in an appropriated fund position(s) performed under a Family Member or Temporary Appointment overseas. Work must be performed during the time the family member was accompanying a sponsor officially assigned to a U.S. mission overseas and the EFM must have received fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating as demonstrated by their latest PAR.
Candidates with Executive Order Non-Competitive Eligibility should have following Required Documents (must have all three documents to be considered) to apply:
· A copy of their resume or OF-612
· Proof of their eligibility (i.e., E.O. 12721 documentation, most recent SF-50, etc.)
· A copy of their most recent performance appraisal
Talent Development Lead, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, MI
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal pioneer, Will Keith Kellogg, and among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States, is seeking nominations and applications for a Talent Development Lead in the area of Human Resources.
Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF works with communities to create conditions for vulnerable children so they can realize their full potential in school, work and life. The Foundation is based in Battle Creek, MI but works throughout the United States and internationally as well as with sovereign tribes. WKKF's programs have special emphasis in priority places with high concentrations of poverty and where children face significant barriers to success including in the U.S.: Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans; and internationally: Mexico and Haiti.
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources and working in partnership with leaders, hiring managers and the entire human resources staff, the Talent Development Lead will design and implement a comprehensive talent strategy that promotes exceptional talent development across WKKF and within the context of a dynamic philanthropic landscape. S/he will manage day-to-day talent operations, working to improve programs and processes in order to ensure that WKKF attracts, develops and retains the highest caliber professionals throughout the organization. Specifically, s/he will design, implement and work to integrate strategies and activities spanning: talent acquisition and development; learning and training; competency modeling; compensation; and performance management. This includes developing and executing staffing strategies and plans; creating and integrating learning strategies to continually bolster and expand the skills, knowledge and performance of WKKF's workforce; and working with leadership to craft talent management strategies aligned with broader organizational objectives. In executing across these areas, the Talent Development Lead will lend keen focus to enhance existing programs and ensure that exceptional content, inspired service and shared learning are at the forefront of grantmaking. S/he will also employ cutting edge technologies and delivery systems to streamline and integrate existing program offerings and make professional development accessible to the entire organization.
The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a related field with eight plus years of applicable experience as well as relevant human resources certifications. S/he will have proven success in developing and implementing fully integrated talent acquisition, development and management strategies and practices spanning recruitment/retention, competency building, performance management and compensation. S/he will be a proactive and responsive professional with exceptional communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, will demonstrate the ability to move from strategy into action and work across all levels of the organization, will possess a strong team orientation, and have success working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds. The ability to quickly develop an understanding of WKKF programs, strategies, and initiatives, as well as the organization's mission, structure, and values is critical.
For a full position description and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.NonprofitProfessionals.com/searches/kf-tdl.htm.
Executive Assistant with ProSol, Washington, DC Metro
ProSol a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) delivers rapid and reliable solutions in the core areas of Cyber, Special Operations and Homeland Security through lasting partnerships, a commitment to quality service, prompt results and honest business practices. Responsible for demonstrating and promoting superior quality and service to customers (both internal and external) through ProSol's core values: Speed, Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, and Long-term Commitment.
We're looking for enthusiastic, passionate individuals who can learn on the job. Our work-hard/play-hard philosophy is just one of many perks ProSol offers, including competitive salaries and a full benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k, and others.
Job Description:
The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to DS designated executives. The Executive Assistant must possess strong customer relations experience and experience working/interacting with senior management.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Executive Assistant should be capable of performing the following tasks:
• Assist in editing/preparing responses to DOS Tasks;
• Research assigned topics and prepare special reports and findings;
• Screen/distribute materials to appropriate staff and assign taskers;
• Review cables and assign tasks as appropriate;
• Edit trend analyses, threat analyses and impact studies;
• Participate in the formulation of policies and standards;
• Manage assigned schedules, Travel preparations, Meeting support, Timekeeping;
• Passport and visa processing;
• Document management;
• Database service; and
• Serve as an administrative backup to ST Front Office
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Possess a solid working knowledge of CableXpress (classified program); TATEL; DS WEB Tasker; Travel Manager 8.0/E2 Solutions, and Office Suite 2007 (i.e., Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint
Education and Experience:
Possess a minimum of an associate's degree (prefer a bachelor's degree) from an accredited university with a focus in management or business administration. Four years of experience in any of these disciplines will be considered in lieu of the degree requirements.
Clearance: Top Secret
All applicants must complete an application through our applicant tracking system
https://careers-prosol.icims.com.
ProSol is an equal opportunity employer, all interested qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, D/M/V/F. ProSol welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce.
For further information please contact our HR department at 703-823-2696 and visit our website
www.prosol1.com/careers.
Management Analyst with ProSol, Washington, DC Metro
ProSol a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) delivers rapid and reliable solutions in the core areas of Cyber, Special Operations and Homeland Security through lasting partnerships, a commitment to quality service, prompt results and honest business practices. Responsible for demonstrating and promoting superior quality and service to customers (both internal and external) through ProSol's core values: Speed, Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, and Long-term Commitment.
We're looking for enthusiastic, passionate individuals who can learn on the job. Our work-hard/play-hard philosophy is just one of many perks ProSol offers, including competitive salaries and a full benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k, and others.
Job Description:
The Management Analyst shall provide a FAC-C Level 2 certified contracting professional with a bachelor's degree in business or a related field and a minimum of three years experience. The services shall provide contract support to the FSE Division Ops Chief and Contract Officer Representative (COR) of a $1.2 billion, DOS, Diplomatic Security Supply Chain Management contract.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Management Analyst shall provide a FAC-C Level 2 certified contracting professional with a bachelor's degree in business or a related field and a minimum of three years experience. The services shall provide contract support to the FSE Division Ops Chief and Contract Officer Representative (COR) of a $1.2 billion, DOS, Diplomatic Security Supply Chain Management contract.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
See above roles
Education and Experience:
Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university with three years of experience.
Prior experience working at the Department of State is preferred.
Clearance: Top Secret
All applicants must complete an application through our applicant tracking system
https://careers-prosol.icims.com
ProSol is an equal opportunity employer, all interested qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, D/M/V/F. ProSol welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce.
For further information please contact our HR department at 703-823-2696 and visit our website
www.prosol1.com/careers.
Country Director, The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Moscow, Russia
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) is seeking nominations and applications for a strategic, seasoned, and politically astute Country Director to lead CTFK's efforts to promote strong tobacco control legislation in the Russian Federation. CTFK is a leading civil society organization dedicated to the fight to reduce tobacco use and its deadly toll in the United States and around the world. Qualified candidates will understand and have proven experience with promoting policy change and will be a strategic partner to grantees, partners, and funders in preventing the devastating health impacts of tobacco use.
This position is based in Moscow and open to citizens of the Russian Federation.
The Country Director will be responsible for developing a comprehensive strategy to support the adoption and implementation of effective tobacco control policies consistent with the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in Russia. This includes conducting and/or coordinating necessary power- and opportunity mapping, identifying and coordinating partners and allies to promote tobacco control policies. The new Director will serve as the primary liaison with Russian non-governmental organizations and government actors to identify strategic opportunities to advance tobacco control. S/he will coordinate the work of CTFK's in-country team to ensure compliance with and periodic revision of work plans, and to identify new program opportunities and strategic partners. The Country Director will work closely with the Director of Russia Programs in Washington, DC to develop annual and long-term strategic plans.
About the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids:
By changing public attitudes and public policies on tobacco, the Campaign works to prevent children from smoking, to help smokers quit, and to protect everyone from secondhand smoke. Established in 1996, the Campaign envisions a world free from the death and disease caused by tobacco. The Campaign promotes public policies that have been proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, including higher tobacco taxes, comprehensive smoke-free laws, strict bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and graphic warning labels on tobacco products. Internationally, as a partner in the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use, CTFK supports governments and non-governmental organizations in promoting and implementing these policies in low- and middle-income countries where more than 80 percent of tobacco-related deaths will occur in the coming decades.
The Ideal Candidate:
The new Country Director will have a track-record of designing and implementing effective policy initiatives; ten or more years' experience relevant to working in the region paired with deep knowledge of Russia and its political processes. S/he will be a strategic and analytical thinker who partners effectively with grantees and stakeholders on the ground and has the gravitas and personal agility to navigate a complex policy making process. Fluency in English as well as Russian is required.
More Information & To Apply:
More information about the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids may be found at:
http://www.tobaccofreekids.org.
A full position description and application instructions may be found at:
http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/ctfk-rd.htm.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Program Support Assistant, Foreign Service Institute, Information Systems Division
Grade/Salary: GS-303-7 $42,209.00 - $54,875.00, GS-8 $46,745.00 – 60,765.00
Job Description:
Program Support Assistant GS-0303-07/08, Full Time, 40 hours a week.
The incumbent of this position reports to the Director, Instructional Support Division. The incumbent serves as a Program Assistant in the Instructional Support Division, Office of the Executive Director for Management, Foreign Service Institute. The Program Assistant provides administrative and technical support to the Division Director and ISD Budget Director by assisting with preparation of acquisitions, budget and other reports and the processing, tracking and analysis of expenditures and procurement requests.
The incumbent also provides administrative and technical support to the ISD Director and Multimedia Lab Manager by arranging for and documenting weekly and monthly reservations for the ISD Multimedia Language Labs. The Multimedia Labs are used by FSI School of Language Studies staff and students.
The applicant should have: knowledge of acquisition and budget procedures, processes, and practices in order to assist the ISD Budget Officer prepare financial plans and budget requests; monitor spending in relation to the approved financial plan, carry out the reprogramming of funds as the need for such is identified; and to analyze budget reports and prepare such reports for the Division and ISD Budget Officer.
The applicant should also have knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office productivity tools (especially EXCEL).
Highly desirable: Knowledge of FSI contracting and procurement policies and procedures (including the use of credit cards) in order to carry out assigned contracting and procurement functions.
Point of Contact: Nicole Crockett
Contact Email and/or Phone:
CrockettND@state.gov 703-302-6813
Closing date: 03/28/12
Clearance Required: Secret
Non-Competitive, LWOP, INWS Required: YES
Seeking Eligible Family Members (EFMs) with Executive Order [12721] Eligibility
Executive Order Eligibility enables EFMs to apply for jobs non-competitively. With this status, they are considered before other candidates.
To be eligible for Executive Order Eligibility, an EFM must have completed 52 weeks of service in an appropriated fund position(s) performed under a Family Member or Temporary Appointment overseas. Work must be performed during the time the family member was accompanying a sponsor officially assigned to a U.S. mission overseas and the EFM must have received fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating as demonstrated by their latest PAR.
Candidates with Executive Order Non-Competitive Eligibility should have following Required Documents (must have all three documents to be considered) to apply:
· A copy of their resume or OF-612
· Proof of their eligibility (i.e., E.O. 12721 documentation, most recent SF-50, etc.)
· A copy of their most recent performance appraisal
Receptionist/Program Assistant, Family Liaison Office
1. The following is an announcement of a vacancy in the Family Liaison Office (M/DGHR/FLO). Please publish widely throughout your mission and provide a copy to family members who are returning to Washington, DC and are interested in employment. The application deadline for this position is April 6, 2012.
2. Title: Receptionist/Program Assistant, Family Liaison Office (M/DGHR/FLO), GS-07, full time, two-year limited appointment, with potential to be extended up to a maximum of five years, Excepted Service, Schedule A. This appointment is not in the Competitive Service. The selected candidate will receive a two-year Non-Career term appointment with benefits (FERS, TSP, FEGLI and FEHB).
3. Summary: The position is located in the Family Liaison Office (FLO), Bureau of Human Resources, Department of State. The incumbent of this position reports to the Deputy Director and provides front desk receptionist services for FLO, serves as back-up to the Executive Assistant, and provides part time program assistance to FLO's Unaccompanied Tours portfolio. The position is located in Washington, DC.
4. The Family Liaison Office was established in 1978 to improve the quality of life of Foreign Service employees and their family members. The FLO assists both employees and family members in the areas of family member employment, educational counseling, crisis support, unaccompanied tours, and expeditious naturalization. FLO provides support to evacuees from overseas missions, is the functional office for the worldwide Community Liaison Office program, and organizes Washington and overseas training conferences annually. FLO produces numerous publications and electronic media and FLO staff participate in numerous presentations in FSI courses; to other agency personnel and to post communities overseas. You may research information about FLO on our Intranet web site (
http://hrweb.hr.state.gov/flo/index.html) or Internet (
www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo).
5. The Family Liaison Office serves employees and family members not only from the Department of State, but also fields questions and makes referrals for many agencies with personnel abroad including the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Foreign Commercial Service, the Justice Department, and Peace Corps, among others.
6. Major Duties:
A. As Receptionist, receive, screen and track incoming calls and visitors, referring them appropriately to FLO staff or to other resources in the Department. The incumbent will be familiar with the basic regulations and resources of each FLO program area in order to make proper referrals. He or she will track calls and visitors to make sure each client request has been acted upon in a timely fashion. He or she exercises sound judgment in dealing with a wide range of issues, clients and effectively organizes and prioritizes work.
B. Incumbent serves as back-up to the Director and Deputy Director's executive assistant by providing administrative support to the office. As back-up, the incumbent maintains central files and office logs; drafts letters, memos and cables for Director's signature; prepares electronic time and attendances reports for the office; serves as travel arranger for FLO staff; and carries out other duties, as assigned.
C. Manages the children's medal program as part of FLO's Unaccompanied Tours (UT) program. Maintains the medals database, prints certificates, and mails medals and certificates to recipients. As requested, supports the UT program by preparing and mailing children's workbooks, monitoring the UT generic email box, and occasionally writing an article for the UT newsletter.
7. Qualifications (ranking factors). The successful candidate must:
A. Be a U.S. citizen with a minimum of 3 years of experience living in a Foreign Service community abroad.
B. Have excellent customer service skills.
C. Have excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to format letters, cables, and email messages, and to edit for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
E. Be able to handle multiple tasks under time constraints, prioritizing appropriately.
F. Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Access, and be able to conduct Internet research.
8. How to Apply:
Interested individuals may submit one of the following: an optional application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or a federal resume (see important instructions for submitting a resume at the end of this announcement).
In addition, each candidate must submit a supplemental statement that addresses each ranking factor and explains in detail how the applicant's experience (paid or unpaid), education or special training relates to those qualifications. Applications that are incomplete or mailed in government postage-paid envelopes will not be considered.
SUMMARY OF REQUIRED APPLICATION ELEMENTS: In summary, you must include ALL of the following. If ANY item is missing or incomplete, your application cannot be considered:
A. An OF-612, a Federal Resume, or any other format that contains ALL of the required elements listed in paragraph 12 of this announcement; NOTE: these forms or formats can be found on the internet.
B. "Supplemental Statement" addressing EACH of the Qualifications and Ranking Factors IN DETAIL;
C. Most recent performance evaluation;
D. For Federal Employees (including former employees and those on INWS):
1. Most recent Performance Appraisal Report or EER (even if several years old), or if one does not exist, a form DS-1812 or equivalent Form from another agency;
2. Most recent SF-50 (even if several years old).
E. An SF-181 (This can be found on the internet and is required, not optional).
F. Veterans must demonstrate proof of eligibility.
9. Send applications to Tracy Young, HR/HRSP/S, Room H615, SA-1 2401 E Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20522-0108. Applications may be faxed to Tracy Young at (202) 663-2622 or submitted by email to
cspapps@state.gov. The application must be received by close of business, April 6, 2012. If there are any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Susan Frost, Deputy Director, M/DGHR/FLO, at (202) 647-1076 or
Frostsh@state.gov. Applicants may want to email, cable, or fax (202-647-1670) their intention to apply to Ms. Frost.
10. Evaluation Method: Determination of basic eligibility and evaluation of the applicant's experience, education, and training will be based solely on a review of the Federal application or resume. It is imperative that the information provided be in sufficient detail to permit accurate evaluation of eligibility and background as they relate to the qualification requirements listed in the announcement. Competition for vacancies in the Family Liaison Office is very keen.
11. Please note that because all Family Liaison Office positions are in the Excepted Service, neither past nor current Federal status nor executive order eligibility are required. However, if applicants have government employment status or eligibilities, it is helpful to document this in the application to assist in determining the level of skills and abilities of each candidate. Therefore: 1. All current or former Federal employees and reinstatement eligible candidates must submit a current performance appraisal and a SF-50 showing proof of competitive status. (If a current performance appraisal does not exist, form DS 1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency, signed by the current supervisor, is acceptable, or if the performance appraisal of record does not fully address the ranking factors, the DS 1812 may be submitted.) 2. All non-competitive eligible candidates should submit proof of el igibility. 3. All applicants claiming veterans' preference must provide proof of eligibility. 4. All other applicants (non- status) must submit information identified above. 5. All applicants must submit information that addresses the ranking factors (qualifications) in this announcement. 6. All applicants must submit SF-181, Race and National Origin Form (for statistical purposes only).
12. Privacy Act Information: The Office of Personnel Management and other Federal agencies rate applicants for Federal jobs under the authority of sections 1104, 1302, 3301, 3304, 3320, 3361, 3393, and 3394 of title 5 of the United States Code. The information requested is needed to evaluate your qualifications. Other laws require inquiring about citizenship, military service, etc.
13. Information for those who wish to submit a resume: Please note that although neither the format nor a particular application form is specified, there is certain information that applicants must provide in order to determine if the legal requirements for Federal employment have been met and to evaluate one's qualifications. If a resume format is used, it must contain the following information for the applicant to be considered for the position.
Personal and Educational Information: 1. Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day and evening phone numbers, including area code; 2. Social Security Number; 3. Country of citizenship (most federal jobs require U.S. citizenship); 4. Veterans' preference (proof of eligibility required); 5. Highest Federal civilian grade held, including series, beginning and ending dates; 6. Name, city and state of last high school attended and date of diploma or GED; 7. Name and state of colleges and universities attended; major fields of study, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total number of credits earned and indicate whether they are in quarter or semester hours).
14. Work Experience and Other Qualifications: Applicants must provide information on their work experience, both paid and non-paid, that is related to the position for which they are applying, including: 1. Job title (series and grade if Federal employment); 2. Duties and accomplishments; 3. Employer's name and address; 4. Supervisor's name and telephone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor); 5. Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year); 6. Hours worked per week; 7. Salary; 8. Any other qualification, including: job-related training (title and date of course); skills (e.g., languages, typing speed, and computer software/hardware); current licenses; or honors, awards and special accomplishments (e.g., honor societies, publications). 9. Early availability may be a factor.
15. FLO STRONGLY recommends that applicants contact the Career Development Resources Center (CDRC) for guidance on the preparation and submission of an application for a U.S. government position. They can be contacted via telephone at 202-663-3042, via fax at 202-663-3146, or via email at
CDRC@state.gov. The CDRC is located at SA-1, Room L321, Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20520. This service is available at no cost to Department of State employees and family members of U.S. government employees serving overseas under chief of mission authority. The intranet website is
http://hrweb.hr.state.gov/csp/cdrc/index.html
WAE position Executive Development Division Director LMS
Looking for someone to cover the Executive Development Division director slot temporarily while we run a recruitment to fill the position on a permanent basis. Prefer someone who has experience as an Ambassador or DCM, as this involves running the AMB and DCM courses and we are heading into the busy summer training season.
Need more info: Please contact Ambassador Carol Rodley, phone (703) 302 6743 or email
RodleyCA@state.gov
Program Coordinator with DACOR
DACOR: An Organization of Foreign Affairs Professionals
DACOR Bacon House Foundation
DACOR, an organization of foreign affairs professionals, and the DACOR Bacon House Foundation seek energetic and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Program Coordinator. Reporting directly to the executive director, the program coordinator supports the work of five committees of DACOR and the Foundation, coordinating closely with the committee chairs and members. The program coordinator manages DACOR's educational grant and scholarship program, membership services and recruitment, and program lecture series. The position does require occasional evening and weekend work.
The ideal candidate will have a background administering programs and experience with a membership organization. Knowledge of the Foreign Service and foreign affairs is helpful.
We are also looking for:
Excellent organizational skills; must be very organized with high attention to details
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with very little supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent references required
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates can receive a full position description by contacting Executive Director Sherry Barndollar Rock by email at
sbrock@dacorbacon.org or by telephone at (202) 682-0500, ext. 14.
Manager, State Government Relations
Responsible for managing and coordinating NEMA's state advocacy activities. Represent the Association on matters with state officials (executive and legislative) with the ability to develop and implement strategies and political programs to advance industry initiatives and interests. The manager will be involved in coalition building efforts and representation, work closely with industry representatives, assist in grassroots efforts, coordinate policy and technical experts, prepare position papers and comments, and evaluate implications of state proposals. Reports to the Vice President of Government Relations and will work closely with other members of the government relations team.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3-5 years of state lobbying experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management skills – ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience managing and working in group and team environment
Highly motivated, results-oriented
Travel required
BA/BS in related discipline, advanced degree preferred
Solid knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes
NEMA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Located near the Rosslyn, VA metro station.
Send resume, specifying salary requirements, to
careers@nema.org.
Capital Giving, University Advancement, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
NPAG has partnered with Boston College in a search for development professionals to join their Capital Giving team.
You may be aware that the University is currently engaged in the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the history of Jesuit, Catholic education in terms of both its financial goal and the impact that support will have on its future. The Light the World 150th Anniversary Campaign for Boston College will ultimately raise $1.5 billion. Scheduled to conclude in 2015, the campaign has raised over $835 million. Moving forward, the University will rely on high-capacity, tenacious and resourceful development professionals to amplify its fundraising potential. We're looking for Directors at multiple levels to focus on Capital Giving ($100,000+) and Special Gifts ($25,000 to $100,000).
It's also exciting to share that the University Advancement Office has recently moved into a beautiful, new Alumni Center which will not only serve as a "home away from home" for Boston College graduates, but internally will open up tremendous opportunities for collaboration as the entire staff comes together under one roof for the first time. Further, for the past six years under the leadership of Jim Husson, UA has experienced dynamic growth with one of the industry's highest retention rates. It has also maintained a culture of community with the opportunity for career progression, making Boston College UA a leader among its peers.
You can read more about these positions here:
Assistant/Associate Director, Capital Giving:
http://nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/bc-cg.htm
Assistant/Associate Director, Special Gifts:
http://nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/bc-sg.htm
3 Positions with International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
INL is seeking WAE's with either State of USAID experience for the following positions:
1. WAE Management Officer for Management Assessment Visits. (Washington, DC based.)
The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is required to carry out oversight and review functions as a part of its program management responsibilities. Management assessment visits (MAVs) are conducted by INL staff, based in Washington, D.C., at overseas posts that manage INL funding, and is the responsibility of the Division Chief for Program Assistance and Evaluation.
The MAV is most often undertaken with a scheduled, on-site visit to an embassy to review field office practices with regard to program management, financial management, logistics management (including contracting and procurement and property management), travel, human resources management, and internal management controls. The MAV will also look for best practices that can be replicated as effective program management tools at other INL Sections worldwide.
The MAV review will result in an internal report to the INL Executive Director/Controller, post INL Section, and INL Program Office, based on the assessment of program operations. The report will begin with an overview of the INL country program and the component project activities and the team's general assessment of the program, and proceed to discuss individual issues noted during the review. Each issue will be prefaced with brief background information, followed by a succinct statement of the issue as a recommendation. The report will make specific recommendations on how to change business processes in order to comply with federal and Department regulations, INL and embassy policies and procedures, and improve the overall management of INL program resources. The recommendations will include specific actions that the INL Section and/or INL should take to address specific issues that arise during the assessment. The desired outcome is to ensure compliance with USG, DOS and INL-specific rules and regulations, and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of INL programs through this assessment, recommendation and follow-up process.
POC: Janet McGhee, INL FS Assignments Officer,
mcgheejm@state.gov, 202 776-8304.
2. Title: Contract Management Technical Writer (Washington DC, based) Short-term contract - Available immediately
The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is required each year to carry out and submit a Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) Management Control Statement of Assurance to the Secretary of State. INL needs specific expertise to assist in accomplishing oversight and review functions as a part of its program management responsibilities. Reviews are conducted by INL Review teams comprised of staff and other subject matter experts based in Washington, D.C., and are the responsibility of the INL Office of Resource Management.
U.S. Department of State is seeking applications from well-qualified U.S. citizens for the following position within the INL Office of Resource Management, Audit and Oversight Services Division (INL/RM/AOS): Technical Writer with Contract Management Experience.
Experience:
Candidate must have strong prior knowledge of Contract Management and Administration.
Ability to write, edit and produce specialized technical written inputs into comprehensive technical narratives related to State Department programs.
Strong prior knowledge of State Department programs.
Ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both orally and in written form.
Strong technical proposal-writing and strategizing skills.
Proven contracting management skills and/or relevant formal training.
Strategic guidance on overall proposal design and presentation Edit / Write / Package technical proposal for submission.
Support and/or lead in writing, editing, formatting and proofreading of the technical proposal.
Coordinate and work with the review team to the develop proposal design and content.
Assist in any other tasks/duties assigned.
Strong team player, interpersonal and cross cultural skills
Qualifications:
Proven knowledge of the contract negotiation process through a demonstrated work history in analytical thinking and problem solving.
Ability to manage priorities through strong organizational skills including setting department goals and carrying out follow up activities.
Minimum ten or more years of progressive work history in related roles; three or more years of experience holding a senior managerial position within a supervisory capacity desired.
Successful track record overseeing contract management activities.
In depth knowledge of USG contract regulations, rules and procedures.
Ability to handle changing priorities, multiple projects and deadlines efficiently and assist in any other tasks/duties assigned.
Ability to work in the United States of America (US citizen). (Candidates should note that this is a Washington DC-based job.) No travel cost will be paid.
If qualified, please submit cover letter and CV to
yorkmanp@state.gov and
valentinetw@state.gov. Please include: "Contract Management Technical Writer" in subject line.
3. Financial Management Technical Writer (Washington DC, based) Short-term contract. Available immediately
The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is required each year to carry out and submit a Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) Management Control Statement of Assurance to the Secretary of State. INL needs specific expertise to assist in accomplishing oversight and review functions as a part of its program management responsibilities. Reviews are conducted by INL Review teams comprised of staff and other subject matter experts based in Washington, D.C., and are the responsibility of the INL Office of Resource Management.
U.S. Department of State is seeking applications from well-qualified U.S. citizens for the following position within the INL Office of Resource Management, Audit and Oversight Services Division (INL/RM/AOS): Technical Writer with Financial Management Experience.
Experience:
Strong prior knowledge of Financial Management, Fiscal Management and/or Fiscal or Budget Administration.
Ability to write, edit and produce specialized technical written inputs into comprehensive technical narratives related to State Department programs.
Strong prior knowledge of State Department programs.
Ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both orally and in written form.
Strong technical proposal-writing and strategizing skills.
Proven financial management skills.
Strategic guidance on overall proposal design and presentation Edit/ Write / Package technical proposal for submission.
Support and/or lead in writing, editing, formatting and proofreading of the technical proposal.
Coordinate and work with the review team to the develop proposal design and content.
Assist in any other tasks/duties assigned.
Strong team player, interpersonal and cross cultural skills.
Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years experience in Financial Management with State Department preferred.
Computer literacy required in Excel, MS Word and Power Point desired.
Ability to handle changing priorities, multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
Ability to work in the United States of America (US citizen). (Candidates should note that this is a Washington DC-based job.) No travel cost will be paid.
If qualified, please submit cover letter and CV to
yorkmanp@state.gov and
valentinetw@state.gov. Please include: "Financial Management Technical Writer" in subject line.
FSI/Transition Center Seeking Elementary School Teacher for Summer 2012 Youth Program
FSI's Transition Center (Arlington, VA) is seeking an experienced elementary school teacher to teach six youth program seminars scheduled for June 18-19, June 25-26, July 9-10, July 16-17, July 23-24, and August 6-7.
Job description:
Lead teach predesigned curricula for our summer offerings of Young Diplomats Day and Youth Security Overseas. Class size varies between 15 and 25 students. Depending on class size 2-3 interns/aides will work in the elementary classroom.
Qualifications:
· Experience teaching elementary school aged children
· Experience living overseas with the Foreign Service (highly preferred)
· Comprehensive understanding of diplomatic and security issues facing our young diplomats overseas
· Excellent classroom management techniques
· Initiative to manage classroom aides
· Ability to adapt curricula at a moment's notice to best meet the needs of the students
· Qualified candidates will be available from 8:15-4:30 on June 18-19, June 25-26, July 9-10, July 16-17, July 23-24, and August 6-7.
Compensation:
This is a contract position that will be paid $250.00 per day (only for the dates mentioned above).
If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications please submit a resume to Laura Miller, Youth Program Coordinator,
MillerLE@state.gov. Top candidates will be interviewed.
USAID / State Role Players Needed
General Information:
Dates: 24 March – 22 April 2012
Schedule: Mon-Thurs weekly (Reset Fri-Sun)
Location: Playas, New Mexico
Purpose: Training for U.S. Special Forces prior to their deployment to Afghanistan.
Point-of-Contact:
Name: Randall Morgan, CEO
Phone: (703) 928-0746
E-mail:
randy@morganlanguages.com
Description of Assignment:
MORGAN Role Players perform various personalities found in both rural and urban eastern Afghan villages that the SF trainees could encounter in conducting military village stability operations (VSO) in Afghanistan. SME Role Players portray USAID and US State Department officials working in eastern or southern Afghanistan. Daily responsibilities include visiting one or more of the several mock Afghan villages located on training grounds in New Mexico and acting out scripted scenarios in conjunction with the SF trainees and MORGAN's Afghan role players, who populate the mock Afghan villages 24/7. All MORGAN Role Players must be able to remain in character throughout the training period, even during transit from one village to another, in order to achieve the highest degree of authenticity for the SF trainees. The ability to improvise elements based on the scripted scenarios is also valued. In particular, MORGAN seeks to recruit the following Role Players for the period specified above:
1) State Department Role Player
Role player must possess Some governance experience at the district or provincial level in Afghanistan, as well as an understanding of southern and eastern provinces in Afghanistan and the cultural norms found there.
2) USAID Role Player
Role player must possess background in economics or agriculture, as well as experience as an AID representative in Afghanistan, and an understanding of southern and eastern provinces Afghanistan provinces and the cultural norms found there.
Director of Human Resources and Operations, SEIU Healthcare 775NW, Greater Seattle, WA
SEIU Healthcare 775NW (775NW) seeks a highly-skilled and responsive Director of Human Resources and Operations to oversee human resources, finance and reporting, and IT across this multi-region, dynamic organization. With over 42,000 members in Washington State and Montana, 775NW is the region's fastest growing long-term care union representing home health care and nursing home workers. 775NW is affiliated with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), an organization of over 2 million members united by a belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide.
Serving as a key supporter to senior leaders and all union staff, the Director of Human Resources and Operations (Director) will lead and manage human resources and operations strategies, and guide day-to-day activities to optimize, integrate and align HR and operations programs and service delivery across all departments and geographies. S/he will oversee all aspects of human resources administration working to develop, implement and enhance payroll and benefits, talent management, legal compliance and information systems. Specifically, s/he will create and manage talent programs to ensure 775NW attracts, develops and retains talented professionals including designing and launching recruitment strategies; orientation and training; compensation modeling; and performance management. The Director will also work to improve overall operating efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance, re-engineering, streamlining and automating HR and operations policies, procedures, systems and controls. In addition, s/he will guide and mentor staff in evolving human resources, finance, information technology, facilities, compliance and administrative functions, and will work collaboratively with officers, senior leaders, directors and staff across the organization to develop and implement effective HR and operations strategies in support of organizational goals and growth.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of five plus years of combined HR/operations management experience including significant expertise in talent management, HR administration and HRIS, preferably in a multi-region, distributed labor-union or progressive non-profit. S/he will have intellectual drive, a progressive outlook and an entrepreneurial spirit to effectively implement and manage new and evolving HR and operations strategies, activities and systems in a fast-paced, campaign-oriented environment. S/he will also be a proactive and responsive professional with exceptional communication, interpersonal and analytical skills who can move from strategy into action and work across all levels of the organization, and has a strong team orientation and success working collaboratively with diverse staff, stakeholders, members, constituents and partners. S/he will possess a passion for the mission of 775NW including deep commitment to labor movement goals and values as well as the ability to connect and align HR and operating priorities with 775NW's strategic objectives.
To Apply:
Additional information about SEIU Healthcare 775NW may be found at
http://www.seiu775NW.org.
Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history and where you learned of the position should be sent as soon as possible to:
seiu775-dhro@nonprofitprofessionals.com. To expedite internal sorting and review, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
Program Officer, Food & Community, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, MI
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a leading philanthropic force helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive and the nation's fifth largest foundation, is seeking nominations and applications for Program Officer for the Food & Community portfolio. In recent years the foundation has sharpened its focus on improving conditions for vulnerable children, concentrating on three key factors of success and their intersections: education and learning; food, health and well-being; and family economic security. Across these three areas, they have committed to seek opportunities to promote racial equity and healing, build a critical mass of engaged, diverse community leaders, and expand the reach and influence of the philanthropic community.
The Program Officer will identify and nurture opportunities to meet the good food needs of children and families throughout the life course, including mother's milk or First Food, Early Food, School Food and Community Food. S/he will lead and oversee on-the-ground execution of program efforts to support improved food systems, to increase access to healthy, fresh, locally sourced food and physical activity environments, and to fuel a national healthy living movement. The Program Officer will develop and steward partnerships with other foundations, policymakers and stakeholders in agriculture, public health, economic development, education and community organizations across the country that are mobilizing to create new opportunity structures that benefit vulnerable children and families. Specifically, s/he will screen and recommend grants for funding; prepare funding documents; conduct site visits; manage and monitor a grant portfolio; and provide high-level technical assistance to grantees, including consultation on model development, partnership negotiations, leadership capacity building, and coaching.
The ideal candidate will be a holistic and interdisciplinary thinker firmly committed to the foundation's mission and will have a current understanding of the broad social and economic forces surrounding food systems and access, sustainable agriculture and public health. S/he will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement impactful programs, and successfully facilitate authentic, productive dialogue within diverse communities and settings. S/he will be able to translate concept into action, stimulating direction for the program that capitalizes upon emerging opportunities. S/he will be distinguished in a relevant field of practice and will possess a strong team orientation, a high tolerance for ambiguity, the ability to adapt quickly to change, and success working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.
Applications and Nominations are requested as soon as possible, but no later than April 30, 2012.
A full position description and application instructions may be found at:
http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/kf-pofc.htm.
Academic Director, World Learning
World Learning, a global non-profit organization, (
www.worldlearning.org) is seeking an Academic Director for an project entitled, "Enhancing English Language Skills and Training/Setting up of English Language Centers" funded by the Government of Burundi and TradeMark East Africa. Expected duration: 2 years. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) by February 29, 2012, with the post title in the subject line, explaining why you are best qualified for this position to
Josephine.kennedy@worldlearning.org.
Only finalist candidates will be contacted.
Background:
The anticipated project, which aims to provide English language training to various cohorts of government officials and members of civil society, media, and non-government sector leaders, will build capacity of the English Language Center to deliver high quality blended-learning English language programs, develop a cadre of trained Burundian teachers to deliver programs, and position core staff to take over management of program at the end of the grant period. The program proposed will provide curriculum development and implementation of English courses for ministry and business professionals at varying levels, train local Burundian teachers to deliver courses, train leading teachers to support ongoing development of teachers, position staff to manage program, and set-up self-access, structured language learning centers in various ministry offices throughout country.
Academic Director
Summary:
The Academic Director will lead a team of English language teachers in curriculum development and implementation of English language courses, provide mentoring and training to local staff to enable them to manage program, and deliver trainings to program beneficiaries. He or she will also provide support to short-term training staff, and collaborate with Head Quarters' Program Senior Technical Specialist and Program Manager to manage training logistics, develop and monitor program implementation plans, performance monitoring plans and all other required reports. He/she will maintain effective relations and coordination with other donors and with local and international partners; collaborate with implementing partners to coordinate efforts and share results; and serve as primary liaison with the Program Director, and with other curriculum/training-related home office staff.
Specific Responsibilities:
· Collaborate with home office staff and teachers to design curricula for all language teaching and teacher training programs
· Design and support all additional project activities (such as guest speaker series, networking opportunities, access center guides and other self-access activities, trainer of trainer courses for local teachers, etc.)
· Mentor local administrative staff, teachers and trainers
· Schedule and oversee delivery of language courses (and possibly teach some courses)
· Carry out monitoring and evaluation of programs to ensure high-quality delivery
· Liaise and collaborate with local stakeholder and partners
· Write quarterly reports on program progress, in collaboration with HQ staff
· Support general project administration as needed
· Maintain course participant records and course information
· Teach courses in the English language program (as needed)
Required Qualifications:
· MA degree in English language teaching and/or other relevant subject area or relevant professional experience
· Five years teacher training curriculum design/implementation experience
· Three years experience training trainers and/or experienced teachers
· Experience creating a positive work environment that promotes teacher, student and administrator collaboration and support; and which emphasizes a commitment to student learning and ongoing program development.
· Experience managing language teaching organizations/institutions
· Strong organizational skills; exceptionally responsive and detail-oriented
· Ability to work independently without close supervision, to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, and to work with personnel of varying backgrounds
· Evidence of interpersonal/intercultural skills and sensitivity
· Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language
· Flexibility - ability to work successfully in an environment of continual change
· Fluency or near-fluency in French
Desired Qualifications:
· Experience organizing activities for English language teacher organizations (such as TESOL, JALT, IATEFL)
· Experience living and working outside the US, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and/or in a post-conflict society
Submitting an Application
The applicant must state in his/her cover letter how his/her strengths and skills make him/the best candidate for the job. Areas of focus include education, prior work experience, inter-personal skills, technical skills, knowledge of the area of work, and capabilities to effectively launch and implement new programs in a resource-restricted, often changing context.
Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to:
Josephine.kennedy@worldlearning.org (by February 29, 2012). Please reference the position title Academic Director Burundi in the subject line. While World Learning would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest and responses, only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.
Research Associate with NPAG
www.nonprofitprofessionals.com
Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group (NPAG) is an executive search and consulting firm dedicated to serving the mission-driven community. We partner with global mission-driven clients in the academic, nonprofit, and public sectors to deliver highly-tailored, innovative, and strategic senior- and executive-level search services.
NPAG has been recognized nationally and internationally for not only its success as a consulting business, but also for its commitment to enriching the capacity of the nonprofit sector through active participation in sector-wide training and dialogue. Yet, we are most unique in having designed a virtual business that optimizes our networks through consultant locations in Boston, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta as well as locations in Europe and South America. Our virtual model allows us to provide higher quality, lower cost, and fully flexible services to clients, while also offering employees a creative, energetic, and family-friendly workplace.
Now in our 10th year of operations, the past three years have been marked by significant strategic investments to reinforce the framework supporting our rapid growth including implementing an upgraded database platform, enhancing our benefits program, outlining a new marketing program for 2012, and making key hires to increase bench strength. In that vein, NPAG now seeks a talented and creative Research Associate to help enhance our existing research and data infrastructure to accommodate for the fast-changing world of person-to-person contact. Specifically, the Research Associate will partner with NPAG's search teams to develop a network strategy for each project which will identify mid- and senior-level executives who can not only be prospective candidates for our clients' positions, but can also be key advisors to our client organizations at critical transition points in their leadership. The Research Associate will conduct extensive research online as well as over the phone to locate and identify individuals whose qualifications and experience parallel our clients' needs.
Applicants must hold a college degree (a degree in Library Science or a related field is preferred) and be highly self-motivated, strongly detail-oriented, intellectually agile, quick-thinking, and boundlessly curious. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of five to seven years work experience, highly-developed research skills, comfort working flexible hours as needed, and a strong personal commitment and understanding of the various segments that make up the nonprofit community.
TO APPLY: Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, resume (in Word format), and salary history should be sent to:
npag-rsch@nonprofitprofessionals.com.
Volunteer Fair for Older Adults
Baby boomers, retirees and old adults are invited to attend the Venture Into Volunteering Fair on April 12 from 10am-noon at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton Va.
Attendees will have the chance to visit with area non-profit groups and county agencies that are in need of volunteers. "Volunteers are the glue to most organizations. We target boomers, retirees and older adults because of their experience, skill set and availability," said event organizer Trina Mayhan-Webb.
The event has won a National Award for collaboration efforts and making successful connections of over 1000 volunteers with over 100 agencies and non-profit groups. 30 agencies and groups will provide representatives to discuss their current volunteer opportunities. Door prizes and light refreshments will be served.
This event is sponsored by: The Department of Family Services' Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Volunteer Fairfax, Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates and Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax. For more information contact: Trina Mayhan-Webb on 703-704-6075 or via email:
trina.mayhan-webb@fairfaxcounty.gov
The National Peace Corps Association Social Network
The Next Step in Changing the World
Now is the time to be a part of some exciting short-term international development opportunities available for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and other skilled professionals through the Farmer to Farmer program.
The National Peace Corps Association is connecting its two innovative programs - Africa Rural Connect and Encore Service Corps International - to benefit rural smallholder farmers.
As an Encore volunteer, you will live in East Africa for 6 weeks and collaborate with and mentor entrepreneurs, NGO colleagues, farmers and others while working with International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC).
Then, you will continue communication with your colleagues in Africa for up to 6 months while sharing project successes and challenges with the broader Africa Rural Connect community.
All of the positions will emphasize 'bringing to scale' - increasing the number and size of agribusiness clusters, strengthening the role of the private (farm and firm) sector contribution in cluster activities and enlarging the impact on food security by tripling the number of smallholder farmers involved.
Sample of available positions:
• Communications Expert Volunteer
• Finance Expert Volunteer
• Institutional Development Specialist Volunteer
• Journalism Specialist Volunteer
• Management Expert Volunteer
• Marketing Expert Volunteer
• Mechanization Expert Volunteer
• Trial Management Expert Volunteer
Submit your application now for these and other openings in East Africa
Please help us spread the word on these positions! Share these roles with your friends, colleagues, and those with connections to qualified individuals.
Visit The National Peace Corps Association Social Network at:
http://community.peacecorpsconnect.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network
Employment Opportunity in the Family Liaison Office
1. The following is an announcement of a vacancy in the Family Liaison Office (M/DGHR/FLO). Please publish widely throughout your mission and provide a copy to family members who are returning to Washington, DC and are interested in employment. The application deadline for this position is April 16, 2012.
2. Title: Program Specialist (Employment & Training), Family Liaison Office (M/DGHR/FLO), GS-09, full time, two-year limited appointment, with potential to be extended up to a maximum of five years, Excepted Service, Schedule A. This appointment is not in the Competitive Service. The selected candidate will receive a two-year Non-Career term appointment with benefits (FERS, TSP, FEGLI and FEHB).
3. Summary: The position is located in the Family Liaison Office (FLO), Bureau of Human Resources, Department of State. The incumbent of this position reports to the Employment Program Coordinator through Employment Program Officer and works as training specialist to register family members for functional training.
4. The Family Liaison Office was established in 1978 to improve the quality of life of Foreign Service employees and their family members. The FLO assists both employees and family members in the areas of family member employment, educational counseling, crisis support, unaccompanied tours, and expeditious naturalization. FLO provides support to evacuees from overseas missions, is the functional office for the worldwide Community Liaison Office program, and organizes Washington and overseas training conferences annually. FLO produces numerous publications and electronic media and FLO staff participate in numerous presentations in FSI courses; to other agency personnel and to post communities overseas. You may research information about FLO on our Intranet web site (
http://hrweb.hr.state.gov/flo/index.html) or Internet (
www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo).
5. The Family Liaison Office serves employees and family members not only from the Department of State, but also fields questions and makes referrals for many agencies with personnel abroad including the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Foreign Commercial Service, the Justice Department, and Peace Corps, among others.
6. Major Duties:
A. Provide program assistance to the Employment program officer. Create and maintain various statistical records and databases depending on program needs.
B. Manage registration of family members for FSI functional and distance learning training courses.
C. Identify and research topics of interest and periodically write articles and news briefs for Family Liaison Office publications. Assist with keeping employment related web pages current.
D. Assist in producing and preparing briefing materials and conduct briefings for the employment portfolio, as needed.
E. Provide back-up for additional FLO programs such as Professional Development Fellowships.
F. Develop appropriate contacts with other offices and bureaus to facilitate good working relationships.
G. Maintain resource files relevant to the target program and carry out bibliographic and internet research as requested.
7. Qualifications (ranking factors). The successful candidate must be:
A. A U.S. citizen with a minimum of 3 years of experience living in a Foreign Service community abroad.
B. Able to research, interpret, and apply complex government regulations.
C. Able to write clearly and concisely on technical and non-technical matters.
D. Able to handle multiple tasks under time constraints, prioritizing appropriately.
E. Able to interact with others and demonstrate good teamwork skills.
F. Skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, including spreadsheet applications, and able to conduct Internet research.
8. How to Apply:
Interested individuals may submit one of the following: an optional application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or a federal resume (see important instructions for submitting a resume at the end of this announcement).
In addition, each candidate must submit a supplemental statement that addresses each ranking factor and explains in detail how the applicant's experience (paid or unpaid), education or special training relates to those qualifications. Applications that are incomplete or mailed in government postage-paid envelopes will not be considered.
SUMMARY OF REQUIRED APPLICATION ELEMENTS: In summary, you must include ALL of the following. If ANY item is missing or incomplete, your application cannot be considered:
A. An OF-612, a Federal Resume, or a detailed resume or any other written format documenting job-related qualifications, experience and education. USAJobs Resume Builder can be used to format the resume, which can be copied and pasted into a Word document. NOTE: these forms or formats can be found on the internet.
B. "Supplemental Statement" addressing EACH of the Qualifications and Ranking Factors IN DETAIL;
C. Most recent performance evaluation;
D. For Federal Employees (including former employees and those on INWS):
- Most recent Performance Appraisal Report or EER (even if several years old), or if one does not exist, a form DS-1812 or equivalent Form from another agency;
- Most recent SF-50 (even if several years old).
E. An SF-181 (This can be found on the internet and is required, not optional).
F. Veterans must demonstrate proof of eligibility.
9. Send applications to Tracy Young, HR/HRSP/S, Room H615, SA-1 2401 E Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20522-0108. Applications may be faxed to Tracy Young at (202) 663-2622 or submitted by email to
cspapps@state.gov. The application must be received by close of business, April 16, 2012. If there are any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Susan Frost, Deputy Director, M/DGHR/FLO, at (202) 647-1076 or
Frostsh@state.gov. Applicants may want to email, cable, or fax (202-647-1670) their intention to apply to Ms. Frost.
10. Evaluation Method: Determination of basic eligibility and evaluation of the applicant's experience, education, and training will be based solely on a review of the Federal application or resume. It is imperative that the information provided be in sufficient detail to permit accurate evaluation of eligibility and background as they relate to the qualification requirements listed in the announcement. Competition for vacancies in the Family Liaison Office is very keen.
11. Please note that because all Family Liaison Office positions are in the Excepted Service, neither past nor current Federal status nor executive order eligibility are required. However, if applicants have government employment status or eligibilities, it is helpful to document this in the application to assist in determining the level of skills and abilities of each candidate. Therefore: 1. All current or former Federal employees and reinstatement eligible candidates must submit a current performance appraisal and a SF-50 showing proof of competitive status. (If a current performance appraisal does not exist, form DS 1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency, signed by the current supervisor, is acceptable, or if the performance appraisal of record does not fully address the ranking factors, the DS 1812 may be submitted.) 2. All non-competitive eligible candidates should submit proof of eligibility. 3. All applicants claiming veterans' preference must provide proof of eligibility. 4. All other applicants (non- status) must submit information identified above. 5. All applicants must submit information that addresses the ranking factors (qualifications) in this announcement. 6. All applicants must submit SF-181, Race and National Origin Form (for statistical purposes only).
12. Privacy Act Information: The Office of Personnel Management and other Federal agencies rate applicants for Federal jobs under the authority of sections 1104, 1302, 3301, 3304, 3320, 3361, 3393, and 3394 of title 5 of the United States Code. The information requested is needed to evaluate your qualifications. Other laws require inquiring about citizenship, military service, etc.
13. Information for those who wish to submit a resume: Please note that although neither the format nor a particular application form is specified, there is certain information that applicants must provide in order to determine if the legal requirements for Federal employment have been met and to evaluate one's qualifications. If a resume format is used, it must contain the following information for the applicant to be considered for the position.
Personal and Educational Information: 1. Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day and evening phone numbers, including area code; 2. Social Security Number; 3. Country of citizenship (most federal jobs require U.S. citizenship); 4. Veterans' preference (proof of eligibility required); 5. Highest Federal civilian grade held, including series, beginning and ending dates; 6. Name, city and state of last high school attended and date of diploma or GED; 7. Name and state of colleges and universities attended; major fields of study, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total number of credits earned and indicate whether they are in quarter or semester hours).
14. Work Experience and Other Qualifications: Applicants must provide information on their work experience, both paid and non-paid, that is related to the position for which they are applying, including: 1. Job title (series and grade if Federal employment); 2. Duties and accomplishments; 3. Employer's name and address; 4. Supervisor's name and telephone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor); 5. Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year); 6. Hours worked per week; 7. Salary; 8. Any other qualification, including: job-related training (title and date of course); skills (e.g., languages, typing speed, and computer software/hardware); current licenses; or honors, awards and special accomplishments (e.g., honor societies, publications); 9. Early availability may be a factor.
15. FLO STRONGLY recommends that applicants contact the Career Development Resources Center (CDRC) for guidance on the preparation and submission of an application for a U.S. government position. They can be contacted via telephone at 202-663-3042, via fax at 202-663-3146, or via email at
CDRC@state.gov. The CDRC is located at SA-1, Room L321, Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20520. This service is available at no cost to Department of State employees and family members of U.S. government employees serving overseas under chief of mission authority. The intranet website is
http://hrweb.hr.state.gov/csp/cdrc/index.html.
Passport Executive Level Consultant, Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Salary Requirements: Negotiable
The Department of State Passport Services Overview:
The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/PPT) is to:
• Examine, adjudicate, and process passport applications
• Issue passports to those determined to be citizens or nationals of the United States and are otherwise qualified
• Amend, extend, and validate passports in accordance with Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Duties and Responsibilities for Program Manager:
The purpose of this Position Requisition is to identify an Executive Level Passport/Consulate Subject Matter Expert that has retired from the Department of State to provide Consulting Services to the TJFACT team on Passport Services. The Consultant will be providing advice on a range of passport issues that include the following:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Production, operational, and systems support
• Management of critical supplies (any supplies related to the production of a passport or any future accepted travel documents)
• Upgrade/installation of miscellaneous hardware and software
• Hardware maintenance and repair of critical equipment
• Architectural design support for facilities management
• Training support for computer hardware and software upgrades or replacement
• Passport records management support
The support services include:
• Contractor Management
• Mail Open/Mail Out
• Image Capture
• Image Review
• Data Entry
• Data Management
• Cashier
• Support Services/Adjudicative
• BookprintCardprint
• Quality Control
• Customer Service
• Administrative Support
• Secretarial
• Business process support training
• Architectural Assistance
• Procurement
Education and Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of ten (20) years of Passport/Consulate experience
• Retired Department of State Civil Service or Foreign Service employee
President, Strategies for Children, Inc., Boston, MA
Strategies for Children, Inc. (SFC) is a nationally recognized children's policy and advocacy organization that works to ensure that Massachusetts children have access to high-quality early education and become proficient readers by the end of third grade. SFC seeks a highly committed, dynamic President to build upon the landmark successes of the past decade and chart a course to lead the organization forward and capitalize on growing momentum for change across the state. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned leader and executive with proven experience advancing policy change for children in a highly effective organization with an exceptional brand, reputation and potential for impact.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President will lead both an existing portfolio of commitments and the development of a strategic plan as the organization evolves from working to ensure an entitlement for children - access to high-quality early education - to also ensuring an outcome - the ability to read proficiently by the end of grade three. The successful candidate will be a transformational leader who is driven by a passion and deep commitment to children and early learning and literacy. S/he will have a proven track record of success working on policy issues, with significant experience in organizational and program management, board development, media strategy and fundraising. This position requires an understanding of the importance of public policy as a critical lever for long-term social change, and of the strategies required to advance a policy agenda at the state level.
The President will work with the Board, staff, partner organizations and statewide stakeholders to drive policy change for children, including full funding of the commitments made to early childhood education and the supports necessary to achieve universal reading proficiency at grade three. As a thoughtful and proactive steward of funder relationships, s/he will broaden and strengthen SFC's base of support and raise awareness of the organization and its mission statewide. S/he will be thoroughly committed to SFC's mission on behalf of children and families to vigorously promote high-quality early education and reading proficiency. The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading successful policy change within Massachusetts.
For a full position description and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/pr-sfc.htm.