Background

Arigatou International is an international NGO committed to building a better world for children. An initiator and sustainer of partnership-based initiatives to secure child rights and foster children's well-being, Arigatou International seeks to maximize the potential of interfaith cooperation, and always strives to empower and involve children and youth.

The Arigatou International office in Geneva, Switzerland manages the Ethics Education initiative through its enhancement, further development and partnerships. It also serves as liaison office with UN agencies and child-rights-focused NGOs.

Calling for volunteers

We are looking for people willing to give time to help Arigatou International in its activities without getting paid.
We currently need volunteers to translate documents from English to Spanish (mainly newsletter articles) and/or vice versa.

Please note that we are looking for volunteers, we are not recruiting for any staff position.

Those who are interested can contact us at f.gugliotta@arigatouinternational.org

MRG is currently looking to recruit one or a team of interns who will support a strategic review process which is currently taking place within the organisation. The interns would be involved in the following tasks:

• Swiftly collecting from colleagues a full set of partner staff email contacts (and language requirements)
• Swiftly collecting from staff a sample of stakeholders including like minded organisations, experts, beneficiaries, donors and advocacy targets, collating their contact details (and language requirements)
• Moderating a public online discussion in English at least 3 times a day (Monday to Friday) for 3 weeks
• Moderating a private partners’ and stakeholders discussion in English at least 3 times a day (Monday to Friday) for 3 weeks
• Supplementing the above with a process that enables those who don’t speak English but speak French, Russian, Arabic or Spanish to also input into the debate in other ways.
• Over a period of about one week, analyse the contributions to both discussions and write a report about the implications for MRG’s strategy moving forward
• Possibly supporting staff to research social, economic, political and technological changes areas to input into the review process.
• Other tasks linked to the strategic review process and production of materials for staff and Council discussions as needed.

Ideally, at least one of the interns who take up this opportunity would be available to start work by October 12th and would be able to commit to stay for the five week period this process will take. Applications for those wanting to work part time are welcome. If we end up with a job share arrangement, at least one person could be based away from MRG’s London office. MRG has one staff member based in Asia who will work on this project and will upload discussion contributions in the morning there. We would also be interested in having one person working on this based in the US or Latin America so as to be able to also upload discussion contributions during local working hours in that region. Interns with a good working knowledge of French, Russian, Spanish and/or Arabic would be particularly welcome.

Please send a CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be interested in this role to recruitment@mrgmail.org by Sunday 4thOctober 2015. Applications received by then will be reviewed on Monday 5th October. However, if we still have gaps after this process we may leave the opportunity open for a further week so if you are reading this advert after Monday 5th and are interested in supporting the work, please do send in a CV as soon as you can.

This is a part-time post (50%) for 2.5 days per week, beginning early November and lasting until the end of February 2016 in the first instance.

Salary: starting at £11,574 (£23,148 full time equivalent)

This post is based at the Minority Rights Group (MRG) London Office. Please note that candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as MRG is unable to secure work permission for this post.

MiRG is an international Human right organisation working to secure rights for ethnic, national, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples around the world.

The successful applicant will provide support to the Deputy Director and Director and will be the primary person working on human resources. The post holder will work closely with interns who also support projects and functions overseen by the Director and Deputy Director (e.g. HR intern, evaluation and learning intern, project interns).

This is a key administrative support role undertaking a range of administrative tasks as well as providing more detailed support to individual projects and work programmes within the Department as and when needed. The needs of this role will change frequently, based on the needs of the Deputy Director and Director.

The main duties for the assistant include supporting both the Deputy Director and Director to arrange meetings, travel and attend events, and to facilitate participants’ attendance at events. The post holder will also support and/or advise all staff on human resources including recruitment, drafting offer letters and contracts, human resources monitoring (e.g. sickness, annual leave, equal ops) and policy development. It may also be possible for the post holder to contribute to some programme design and fundraising tasks.

To do this role you will need to have:

• Administration/organisational skills, with the capacity to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and the internet
• Verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with a wide range of people in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative, co-operatively and as an effective team member
• Ability to multi-task, to organise and prioritise a busy workload and work to tight deadlines

For more details please see visit http://http//minorityrights.org/about-us/jobs/directorate-assistant/

Qualified candidates should send a completed application form by email to recruitment@mrgmail.org by 18.00 (GMT) on Monday 2 November 2015. The application form can be accessed from http://minorityrights.org/about-us/jobs/directorate-assistant/

Should you have any queries about the post, please contact Human Resources: hr@mrgmail.org.

Minority Rights Group International is looking for a Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian-speaking intern to work on its Bosnia-Herzegovina programme supporting minority victims of discrimination in accessing their human rights.

The role involves providing support for delivering programme and monitoring activities related to addressing discrimination affecting minority communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, You will be expected to provide the team with logistical and administrative support, involving assisting in processing financial reports, filing cases, helping with organising programme activities, and liaising with in-country partners and activists working on minority rights.

You should also have an interest in human rights and issues affecting minorities. Knowledge of the Western-Balkans region would be an advantage as would understanding of discrimination issues.

We also welcome ERASMUS candidates.

Tasks would include:

• Translation of relevant documents from Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian to English and vice versa.
• Research on issues related to the programme.
• Administrative and logistical support to the programme coordinator and assistant (helping to organise trainings and conferences, advocacy trips, putting together mailing lists, etc.)
• Media monitoring.
• Assist in drafting, word-processing and formatting lengthy documents and proposals.

Essential skills/qualifications:

• Excellent attention to details.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Excellent Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language skills.

Desirable skills/qualifications:

• Understanding of human and minority rights.
• Understanding of conflict prevention issues.
• Experience of organising events, using databases.
• Experience in the NGO sector

The intern would work at MRG’s offices in London minimum 3 days a week, for an initial period of 3 months, with an option to renew upon mutual agreement.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining how your skills and experience would be an asset for this programme, and indicating when you are available to start, how many days a week you could work, and any other information that you think is relevant, toevelin.verhas@mrgmail.org

Please mark clearly in the subject area ‘Bosnia Programme intern application’.

You will need to have a permission to work in the UK.

Please note this is an unpaid internship. MRG cannot pay for your accommodation or relocation expenses. MRG covers travel expenses (up to £8) and lunch (up to £6) daily in case you work at MRG’s London office.

Preferred start date: 16 November 2015

Minority Rights Group International is looking for a Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian-speaking legal intern to work on itsBiH programme supporting minority victims of discrimination in accessing their human rights.

The intern will assist in research and writing of legal memos in support of existing cases as well as helping with drafting amendments to existing laws. The role also involves translation of relevant documents from Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian to English and vice versa, helping to design advocacy strategies and carrying out research on discrimination affecting minority communities in BiH, including media coverage as well as reports and statements put out by international and national organisations on the human rights situation of minority communities.

The intern will gain full hands-on experience of MRG’s legal work and its related advocacy work and can also expect to have significant contact with MRG’s partner organisations, field workers as well as beneficiaries.

Essential skills/qualifications:

• A legal qualification.
• Understanding of human rights.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent legal writing skills.
• Strong research skills on both electronic legal databases and library material.
• Ability to review large quantities of information and condense into precise documents.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Excellent Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language skills.

Desirable skills/qualifications:

• Understanding of minority rights.
• Understanding of conflict prevention issues.
• Knowledge of European anti-discrimination law.
• Some degree of familiarity with economic, social and cultural rights.
• Knowledge of the legal system of BiH.

We also welcome ERASMUS candidates.

The intern would work at MRG’s offices in London or remotely minimum 3 days a week, for an initial period of 3 months, with an option to renew upon mutual agreement.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining how your skills and experience would be an asset for this programme, and indicating when you are available to start, how many days a week you could work, whether you would work from MRG’s offices in London or remotely and any other information that you think is relevant, to evelin.verhas@mrgmail.org.

Please mark clearly in the subject area ‘BiH Programme-legal intern application’.

You will need to have a permission to work in the UK.

Please note this is an unpaid internship. MRG cannot pay for your accommodation or relocation expenses. MRG covers travel expenses (up to £8) and lunch (up to £6) daily in case you work at MRG’s London office.

Preferred start date: 16 November 2015

Approximately every two years, MRG arranges a meeting of most or all of its staff in London for about one week. This is an opportunity to share learning, discuss strategy, arrange training as well as to get to know the team members who work from locations all around the world.

This internship will support the Deputy Director (Claire) in organising this meeting ranging from booking and briefing trainers, to booking hotels and flights and supporting visa letters.

The intern will be required to:

• Work with staff, managers and Claire to finalise the agenda
• Source, negotiate with, book and brief trainers and other external resources e.g. trainers for some sessions
• Lead on the logistics for the event including – visas, flights, hotels, accommodation, venues, lunch arrangements, equipment needs, per diems. Please note that interns at MRG are not allowed to handled cash and are not authorised to carry out financial transactions for MRG so this will need to be in close liaision with Claire and the Directorate Assistant.
• Collect and circulate relevant papers and minute some sessions
• Ensure that participants can evaluate the event meaningfully and summarise these responses

Essential skills/experience:

• Administrative experience particularly experience of arranging international meetings.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience of administration of training events
• Good communication skills, able to reach out to strangers persuasively and ensure busy people make time in schedules to respond
• Analytical skills
• Numerate
• Ability to stay calm when under pressure
• Ability to review large quantities of information and condense into precise documents
• Ability to work to deadlines and juggle conflicting priorities
• Very good English language skills

The GTW will take place from 14th to 18th March 2016 and ideally the intern would start working 2 days a week from late December or early January and would increase days to 2.5 or 3 days a week from mid-February until 11th March and would be able to work almost full time during the week of 14th to 18th March. In the past this has also been run as a full time internship with some additional human resources, evaluation or fundraising responsibilities.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills, knowledge and experience, explaining why you would like to take on this role, and indicating when you are available to start to claire.thomas@mrgmail.org.

Start date: late December 2015 or 5th Jan 2016

The main focus of this internship will be desk research and linked conversations with key experts on each situation by email and phone into the participation of representatives of minority/indigenous communities in peace processes. The research will inform the selection of case study countries for a proposed project investigating relationships between the extent and nature of minority or indigenous inclusion in peace processes, the content of peace agreements and the sustainability of ensuing peace. The aim of the project is to generate knowledge and lessons for international and national actors to help them more effectively support the participation and representation of minority/indigenous needs and interests in peace processes.

The intern will be required to undertake the following tasks in relation to a select number of situations which have already been identified as of potential interest:

• Review existing databases of peace agreements to analyse documentary provisions and assess their relevance for minorities/indigenous peoples.
• Review data sources including academic and ‘grey’ literature for information regarding the dynamics of the conflict, the relevance of minority/indigenous issues as a ‘driver’ of conflict and the involvement of representatives of minority/indigenous communities in the peace process.
• Identify key contacts to approach for further information, draft e-mails and follow up with Skype conversations, where possible.
• Provide a synopsis of key findings for each case.

Essential skills/experience:

• Understanding of conflict issues
• Understanding of human rights including minority rights
• Good communication skills, able to reach out to strangers persuasively and ensure busy people make time in schedules to respond
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to review large quantities of information and condense into precise documents
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Very good English language skills

Desirable skills/experience:

• Good understanding of French, Spanish or Russian would be an advantage
• Experience of using databases

This is a full time home-based assignment for a fixed period of 4 weeks. We envisage that the intern would start work early in December and complete the work early in January

Please note that expenses are not payable to home based interns although the costs of essential phone/skype calls will be reimbursed.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills, knowledge and experience, explaining why you would like to take on this role, and indicating when you are available to start to claire.thomas@mrgmail.org.

Start date: early December 2015

Status: Full-Time (Specific Term, 2 years)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Deadline:December 4, 2015

Program description

The American Friends Service Committee’s (AFSC) Quaker International Affairs Representatives (QIARs) engage in peace, justice, and reconciliation work all over the world, representing an AFSC approach to peacebuilding and conflict transformation, drawing upon deeply held Quaker values. While all of AFSC’s international programs are designed with peacebuilding and conflict transformation as their underlying purpose, the “Quaker International Affairs Program” is designed to link programmatic work to policy, specifically utilizing methods of quiet diplomacy, bridging societal divides, and creating safe space for dialogue among those who would not normally be able to come together around serious differences. QIARs should be adept at linking the local to the regional and global in order to bring about policy change related to AFSC’s shared security program and to prevent or resolve violent conflict. QIARs are expected to be alert to new or unattended strategic issues and to be a vanguard in bringing these to the appropriate fora within AFSC and externally.

QIARs seek to develop strong, trusting relationships with those who may be in positions to influence positive and peaceful change. They seek to promote understanding of the causes of violence and conflict, to create opportunities for discussion, joint problem solving, and the development of alternative policies and practices. Working at the local, national, and international level, the role of the QIARs is to open doors so that processes of dialogue and conflict transformation can take place and to facilitate movement towards sustainable and just peace.

Summary of Principal Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Africa Regional Director and aligned to AFSC’s international shared security strategy, the QIAR will liaise with AFSC programs leadership, program colleagues in Burundi, Somalia, Kenya and Zimbabwe, QUNO (Quaker United Nations Office), and OPPA (Office of Public Policy and Advocacy) and other units including communications to determine the policy priorities and opportunities in the region.

Within the strategic directions determined, the QIAR will build new partnerships, strengthen and support the capacity building of partner organizations and coalitions in advocacy, conflict transformation and reconciliation on issues arising from regional strategic planning priorities impacting peace and stability. He/She will organize meetings, exchanges, and study tours, and write analytical reports on regional developments focused heavily on documenting alternatives to current violence and conflict.

The QIAR reports to the Regional Director for Africa on programmatic, public policy, financial and administrative matters.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of the QIAR, Africa include and not limited to the following:

1. Participate with AFSC colleagues in the international programs and regional strategic planning processes; develop QIAR program regional priorities, annual program plans and regular reports.
2. In collaboration with the Africa Regional Director and program staff in the countries cited above in particular and International Programs as a whole, maintain awareness of peacebuilding and conflict transformation methodologies to be incorporated into program design.
3. Develop a robust Monitoring and Evaluation Framework that illustrates the effectiveness and efficiency of the peacebuilding and conflict transformation interventions for the region.
4. Administer the program, and together with the regional finance manager, provide monthly financial reports and semi-annual budgets to the Africa Regional Director.
5. Participate in periodic program assessment with the Africa Regional Office, the Associate General Secretary and with oversight Committees and in a formal evaluation.
6. Maintain up-to-date analysis of trends in the region, particularly related to conflict and its underlying causes, to be shared with the Africa Regional Director, International Programs Unit, and the Office of Public Policy and Advocacy, in order to develop policies and advocacy work in the US, and with QUNO as relevant to its work at the United Nations and the Africa Union.
7. Produce a periodic update on issues relating to the region and shared security.
8. Produce and assist in the creation of reports, white papers, and policy briefs on trends, issues, and developments in the region related to shared security for internal use and/or for publication.
9. Organize speaking tours and informational exchanges in Africa, and the US, China and Europe.
10. Develop contacts, become familiar with local institutions and organizations and establish appropriate partnerships that are strategic in efforts to promote peace and influence policy change and practice.
11. Seek opportunities to increase interaction among people from different countries and constituencies who would not otherwise have a chance to meet and interact.
12. Foster dialogue to bridge divides and support cooperation of peace and non-violent solutions to conflict and exercise the quiet diplomacy that may be required to advance and secure the various peace dialogues in the region. Open and sustain dialogue among non-governmental organizations (NGOs), research organizations, community leaders, networks (including youth and women’s groups), scholars, journalists, diplomats, and government officials.
13. Promote and organize national, regional, inter-regional, and international gatherings and meetings.
14. Provide consultative support to relevant capacity-building efforts to promote peacebuilding methods and skills as well as related efforts to foster non-violence and structural change on matters related to conflict.
15. Maintain periodic contact with Quaker groups in Africa and the United States.
16. Seek opportunities to strengthen the Africa peacebuilding and conflict transformation work through external mobilization of funds from potential credible donors.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience in lieu of a Master’s degree in one of the following critical areas: international affairs/relations, policy formulation and advocacy, peace and conflict resolution, Development Studies, African Studies.

Experience:

Five or more years of senior-level experience in peace practice; experience in informal/quiet diplomacy, conflict analysis, conflict resolution and transformation, mediation, and multi-party dialogue. Understanding of the history, politics and cultures of the region; experience with regional and global political and economic institutions and their roles in peace, conflict prevention and resolution and development in in Africa.

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
2. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
3. Respect for, and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, and religious diversity, and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.
4. Prior experience with an international organization working in more than two countries in Africa.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of African political and socio-economic history. Understanding of the causes of conflict and divisive issues in Africa. Fluency in written and oral communication in English and Swahili/French?
6. Knowledge of, respect for, and sensitivity to African ethnic cultural and religious diversity and various approaches to problem solving.
7. Ability to travel frequently, to cope in situations of high risk and to comply with security measures and policies.
8. Ability to handle sensitive situations and materials with discretion. Ability to help others communicate with one another on topics of mutual concern and interest.
9. Capacity to meet deadlines. Experience in strategic planning, negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution highly desirable.
10. Demonstrated self-motivation, proactive and able to work with minimum supervision.
11. Ability to listen creatively and to communicate effectively with people of diverse perspectives. Demonstrated ability to build trust across lines of conflict and in exchanges with high-level leadership and community-based groups and individuals.
12. Experience in strategic thinking, program planning and implementation. Ability to work independently in an unstructured setting yet within a framework of careful communication, consultation, and decision-making.
13. Demonstrated analytical and communication skills;
14. Facility for organizing events, producing materials for publication for diverse audiences in US, Africa, Asia and Europe.
15. Facility in organizing formal conferences and seminars is required.
16. Demonstrated understanding and experience of sound financial record-keeping/accounting and financial program reporting.
17. Demonstrated computer skills (PC/Windows), particularly word processing spreadsheet and database applications (MS office), and e-mail.

Compensation: Salary Range starts at $61,649 – Exempt – Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity**,**sexual orientation or disability.

“AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.”

The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

To apply please complete the online application at www.afsc.org/jobs

Minority Rights Group International is looking for an Arabic-speaking intern to work in its Cultural Programmes Department. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into cultural programmes mainly in the Middle East and North Africa region on the project“Drama, Diversity and Development”.

You will primarily be responsible for translating documents from Arabic into English and vice versa – a diverse range from artistic synopsis to budgets. You will also work on other areas such as network opportunities research, creation of databases, and supporting the team on administrative tasks. You may also be required to help plan trips and (from London office) liaise with grantees. You should be completely fluent in both Arabic and English. The post holder will learn about arts grant giving in a human rights context – this post will suit those working in participatory human rights methodologies and in project management.

You should also have interest in issues affecting minority rights, some vocabulary in expressing cultural activities, and good administrative skills. We also welcome ERASMUS candidates.

Tasks would include:

• Administrative support to the project team: this includes but it is not limited to organising meetings, planning trips, filing documents, processing financial documents and drafting narrative reports or fundraising applications.
• Translation of relevant documents from Arabic into English and vice versa.
• Creation and management of a database.
• Research on issues related to the programme.

Essential skills / qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Arabic (mainly reading and writing skills).
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work with deadlines.
• Understanding of human rights.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative (some of the team members are based overseas).
• Teamwork skills.

Desirable skills / qualifications:

• Fluent in French.
• Administrative work experience.
• A relevant translation degree or previous experience in this sector.
• Understanding of minority rights and minority communities in the Middle East and North Africa region.
• Understanding of using cultural activities such as street theatre.

The intern would work at MRG’s offices (London – UK) minimum 2/3 days a week, for a minimum period of 3 months.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining how your skills and experience would be an asset for this programme, and indicating when you are available to start, how many days a week you could work, and any other information that you think is relevant to recruitment@mrgmail.org

You will need to have permission to work in the United Kingdom.

MRG covers travel expenses (up to 8GBP) and lunch (up to 6GBP) for the days you work from the office.

Start date: ASAP

Minority Rights Group International is looking for a Spanish-speaking intern to work in its Cultural Programmes Department. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into cultural programmes mainly in the Caribbean on the project “Dominican Republic: Street Theatre Programme”.

This is an administrative role on a department coordinating cultural and human rights programmes. You may be responsible for translating documents from Spanish into English and vice versa (a diverse range from artistic synopsis to budgets), researching network opportunities, planning trips, supporting the fundraising team in finding match funding, and liaising with local partners. You should be completely fluent in both Spanish and English. The post holder will learn about cultural programmes in a human rights context.

You should also have interest in issues affecting minority rights, some vocabulary in expressing cultural activities, and good administrative skills. We also welcome ERASMUS candidates.

Tasks would include:

• Administrative support to the project coordinator and other staff within the Cultural Programmes Department: this includes but it is not limited to organising meetings, planning trips, organising events, filing documents, processing financial documents, liaising with local partners, and drafting narrative reports or fundraising applications.
• Translation of relevant documents from Spanish into English and vice versa.
• Research on issues related to the programme.
• Assist in drafting, word-processing and formatting lengthy documents and proposals.

Essential skills / qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Spanish (mainly reading and writing skills).
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work with deadlines.
• Understanding of human rights.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative (some of the team members are based overseas).
• Teamwork skills.

Desirable skills / qualifications:

• Administrative work experience.
• Previous experience in the human rights sector.
• Understanding of minority rights and minority communities mainly in the Caribbean region.
• Understanding of using cultural activities such as street theatre.

The intern would work at MRG’s offices (London – UK) minimum 2/3 days a week, for a minimum period of 3 months.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining how your skills and experience would be an asset for this programme, and indicating when you are available to start, how many days a week you could work, and any other information that you think is relevant to recruitment@mrgmail.org.**

You will need to have permission to work in the United Kingdom.

MRG covers travel expenses (up to 8GBP) and lunch (up to 6GBP) for the days you work from the office.

Start date: ASAP

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.

Job Description

Job Title: Program Officer: Youth Innovations

Supervisor: Country Representative for Somalia

Location: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travels to Somalia

Summary of Responsibilities: Program Officer will support efforts to promote youth innovations, creativity, economic empowerment, rebuilding of the social fabric and enhancement of peaceful coexistence of communities. The PO will also assist in efforts to increase the capacity of young men and women to become leaders for positive change through knowledge and skills transfer, sharing of experiences, exposure and policy advocacy both within and outside Somalia with a broader focus on healing and social reconciliation. It was envisioned that the intervention would result in creating a community based leadership that seeks ways of breaking the cycle of violence and promote social reconciliation.

Description of Responsibilities: The Program Officer will have the following responsibilities:

Innovation and Projects Planning

• Work with AFSC partners to plan and implement and report on projects that engage youth and promote social reconciliation.
• Develop resources, relationships, and processes for increasing the capacity of Somali youth to be innovative and creative.
• Identify and provide support to planning innovative and creative initiatives by Somali youth, including proposal development for grants seeking.

Outreach, Networking and Partnership

• Develop and implement an outreach and advocacy engagement strategy to respond to issues affecting Somali youth.
• Articulate AFSC’s values and principles including its commitment to peace and nonviolent approaches to social justice and peacebuilding among Somali youth.
• Provide support to efforts toward creating spaces and learning circles for youth interaction through exchange visits, networking and workshops.
• Support research and writing of briefings, case studies, program knowledge management, policy papers and other materials reflecting on best practices and lessons learned for periodic AFSC Somalia publication and presentation to international and local audiences.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Supports the application of M&E with partners to include, among others, the review of data collection tools or strategies, the review and writing of partner reports, contributions to new project proposals, and the provision of sessions on M&E concepts and approaches.
• Contribute to the developing training modules, curricula, and courses to train trainers to meet the different needs of AFSC Somalia Program Partners.
• Technically supporting AFSC Somalia Program Partners to improve in their deliveries of program services to their targeted population with greater impact and effectiveness.
• Regular field visit to the partner on monitory and support visits.

Youth Learning and Capacity Building

• Support the development of ‘the hub for AFSC Somalia’ and a network of independent regional knowledge on the ‘hubs’ within the AFSC Africa Regional Office Priorities.
• Support a strategic mainstreaming the Somalia Programming into the AFSC’s Dialogue and Exchange Program.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as political science, economics, international affairs, peace/ conflict studies, sociology or related field).

  Skills and Competences:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of relevant work.

• Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills required.

• Ability to develop collegial and professional relationships with various stakeholder groups.

• Excellent facilitation, leadership, communication, and youth development skills.

• Highly organized and passionate about youth directed initiatives that have the power to change communities.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team as needed.

• Entrepreneurial thinkers who can recognize and seize opportunities, solve problems, and approach challenges in a proactive way.

  This position will be offered on an initial contract of two (2) years with possibility of renewal upon mutual consent, performance and availability of funds.

All applications including the CV, motivation letter, salary history and 3 references (one being the current employer) should be addressed to P.O. Box 66448 – 00800, Nairobi, Kenya or email: afscafricajob@yahoo.com on or before April 13, 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity**,** sexual orientation or disability

Quaker United Nations Office – New York (QUNO)

"QUNO's mission is to help the United Nations fully carry out its responsibility to prevent violent conflict and build sustainable peace around the world. We work with diplomats, UN officials and civil society groups to change the way the UN community thinks and acts at a policy level in New York, which then impacts the actions of the UN and others on the ground.*"* QUNO – New York Mission Statement

QUNO - New York is set up as a partnership between AFSC and the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), acting together as trustees of the Quaker witness and the Quaker presence at the United Nations in New York. The Quaker UN Committee (QUNC) for New York is responsible for setting program priorities, recommending program plans and budgets to the AFSC Board of Directors, and monitoring and evaluating the work of QUNO-New York.

QUNO staff members facilitate dialogue among UN stakeholders, help bring new ideas and perspectives from the ground to the international policy agenda, offer expert input into UN processes and represent the insights and concerns of Friends in the UN context.

QUNO-New York has a collegial relationship with the Quaker United Nations Office – Geneva (QUNO-Geneva).

Summary of Principal Responsibilities

Become part of the team representing Quakers at the UN in New York. Principal responsibilities include developing and implementing one or more programmatic areas with a particular focus on peacebuilding and the prevention of violent conflict; working with the Director on planning, monitoring and evaluation of QUNO's programs; lead in planning and implementing the Communications Strategy in collaboration with Quaker UN Office in Geneva; and supervising Program Assistants. It is anticipated that the programmatic role will take up approximately 2/3 of the time, with the administrative work responsible for the remainder.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of the Quaker United Nations Representative, Program include the following:

Representation

1. Act as part of the representative team of the Religious Society of Friends at the United Nations. Communicate the insights, perspectives and concerns of Quakers to the UN community as appropriate.
2. Represent QUNO at relevant UN program-related meetings. Alert QUNO Director to meetings requiring his/her presence.
3. Represent QUNO at meetings of Friends, Quaker service agencies and AFSC as required.
4. Model inclusive, non-violent and collaborative approaches in interactions with the UN community, in accordance with the precept 'the means are the ends in the making'.

Program Development and Implementation

1. Develop and implement one or more areas of QUNO program work within the QUNO strategic plan, and in accordance with the working methods and strategies set out in that plan.
2. Establish and maintain relationships with key UN staff, diplomats at UN missions, and NGO representatives who work in areas relevant to QUNO program.
3. Submit program plans, and narrative and financial reports on program activities, as required. Prepare for, report to and attend meetings of the Quaker UN Committee, in collaboration with the Director and other staff.
4. Liaise with QUNO Geneva, AFSC, FWCC and other Quaker service agencies around areas of program specialization. Accompany the appropriate participation of these organizations at the UN.
5. In collaboration with other QUNO staff and the AFSC Development Department, plan and carry out fund-raising for QUNO program work.

Program Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Provide leadership in facilitating the ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluation of QUNO program work.
2. Plan and facilitate regular staff program planning and evaluation sessions, including development of QUNO's program plans and objectives.
3. Orient new staff to the program planning, monitoring and evaluation methods used by QUNO, (including the RPP (Reflecting on Peace Practice) methodology), and liaise with AFSC on the organization wide use and dissemination of RPP.
4. Facilitate the monitoring of the QUNO strategic plan implementation, recommending program adjustments where appropriate.

Communications

1. Develop and maintain a media and communications strategy for QUNO-New York, in collaboration with the Office Coordinator and in coordination with QUNO Geneva and the AFSC Communications Department.
2. Oversee communications issues within the QUNO New York office, including print and electronic media in collaboration with the Office Coordinator.
3. Develop and maintain policies to ensure that all public communications originating from staff and volunteers in QUNO New York, including web and social media, are accurate and in accord with QUNO, AFSC and FWCC policies and procedures (where applicable).
4. Work with the Office Coordinator in establishing and maintaining procedures around regular communications tasks, including updates to the website and social media, newsletters and the annual review, maintenance of contact data bases, etc.

Outreach

1. Report on work in one or more program areas and interpret overall work of QUNO and Quaker House within the UN system, to AFSC, FWCC, members of the Religious Society of Friends and other stakeholders.
2. Maintain an expertise on issues and trends at the UN as they affect QUNO program work and the concerns of Friends more broadly. Prepare briefings and recommendations as appropriate.

Staff Supervision, Development and Support

1. Supervise and mentor QUNO Program Assistants, Associates or Fellows, as required.
2. Participate in the recruitment, orientation and training of new staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate degree or the equivalent in experience in a related field (i.e., international affairs, public policy) required.

Experience:

1. Five years plus work experience related to international affairs, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, public policy and diplomacy with management responsibility and demonstrated advancement.
2. Five years' plus experience in program planning, implementation, and monitoring. Demonstrated skills in staff supervision.
3. Familiarity with non-profit communications planning and implementation, including web and social media.

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Familiarity and compatibility with Quaker values and testimonies that undergird the work and methods of QUNO, and an understanding of the concerns and considerations of the Religious Society of Friends world-wide.
2. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.
3. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
4. Strong interpersonal skills, with knowledge of and experience in using consultative decision making processes, working under pressure and adapting to changing situations and priorities.
5. Substantive working knowledge of international affairs in one or more areas of QUNO program and with the UN system (its working methods and principles). Three years' experience working with the UN system and/or in the field of international diplomacy.
6. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and diplomacy around controversial issues and handling sensitive issues publicly.
7. Proven experience in policy analysis and interpretation, quiet diplomacy and advocacy at the international level.
8. Experience organizing conferences and meetings.
9. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Fluency in one additional UN language preferred.
10. Ability to undertake a leadership role in team-building among colleagues and to work independently when needed.
11. Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising related work such as developing proposals and representing them to donors.
12. Availability to attend evening and weekend meetings and to travel nationally and internationally, working overtime as needed.

Compensation:** Salary Range starts at $67,779 – Exempt – Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker's compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity**,** sexual orientation or disability.

AFSC's Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

QUNO-New York is a smoke-free workplace.

For additional questions, please contact qunony@afsc.org.

http://www.quno.org

To apply, please visit www.afsc.org/jobs and complete the online application. For full consideration, please attach your resume and cover letter in the online application. Application deadline August 21, 2016

MRG is seeking an external evaluator to carry out an interim evaluation of a programme of minority rights advocacy, legal and capacity building work in Eastern and Central Africa.

Budget:€7,000 – €9,000

Closing date: 22nd August 2016

We would expect that the evaluator selected would have extensive knowledge and experience of minority rights, experience of working on access and control of resources for marginalised communities, knowledge and/or experience of using strategic litigation, preferably some experience designing and/or delivering paralegal training programmes, experience in organisational capacity building in small low capacity NGOs, a strong track record of work in and knowledge of East and Central Africa, experience of gender issues, experience of advocacy strategies and experience of influencing decision makers. The person or team selected would also be expected to have a strong track record of evaluations carried out on similar or analogous projects and will need a working knowledge of spoken and written French (French is the working language for some in Rwanda and all in DRC).

For full details please see the attached TOR.

Evaluators already based in Eastern and Central Africa are particularly welcome to apply.

For the full TOR visit:
http://minorityrights.org/external-evaluator-mrg-programme-eastern-central-africa/

Salary and duration: Grade E (£23,895- £27,378) pro rata per annum.

This position is Part time (1-2 days per week)

Location: Thispost is based in London.

Deadline: 27 September 2016

Purpose of the Job

Minority Rights Group International is looking to recruit a Thailand Programme Assistant to support the work on our programme on minority rights in Thailand. The postholder will assist the Thailand Programme Coordinator (who is based in Thailand) in implementing a programme of training, sub-granting, monitoring abuses, collating and analysing results, and advocacy in Thailand.

Main duties and responsibilities

The postholder will provide a broad administration support service to the Programme Coordinator. This will include supporting arranging travel and logistics, internet research, financial administration, collation and analysis of monitoring data, transfers of funding to partners and review of partner reporting. The role will involve liaising with partners, trainees, authors and others involved in the project. If possible the role will involve liaising directly with partners and contacts who speak only Thai and not English and being an intermediary between them and the UK based MRG staff who do not speak Thai. Some travel to Thailand as well as in Europe e.g. to Brussels or Geneva may be required but is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

The successful candidate is likely to have all (or at least most) of the following:

• At least one year’s experience of administrative and/or secretarial work.
• Good organisational skills and experience of creating and managing filing systems.
• Significant experience of making logistical arrangements for meetings (preferably international) and coordinating with international organisations.
• If possible experience of work with partners or on sub-granting including checking financial reports and receipts
• Experience and ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised during sustained periods where the programme coordinator is travelling/working from a different location.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, database use, e-mail and internet.
• Good numeracy and communication skills
• If possible, we would like to appoint a candidate with at least a working knowledge of spoken and written Thai.
• Candidates should have a strong sympathy with MRG’s mission and objectives and be able to gain the trust of minority community members.

The position is based at MRG’s offices (London – UK). Please note, you will need to have permission to work in the United Kingdom as well as the ability to travel to Thailand and to the EU Schengen area.

If you would like to apply, please fill out an application form on our website: http://minorityrights.org/about-us/jobs/

Minority Rights Group International

Legal Director

Closing date: 9:00am GMT on Friday 9 January 2018

This is a permanent role, working either 4 or 5 days per week (to be mutually agreed with the right candidate), based in our London office.

Salary: starting £43,531 per annum (full time equivalent)**.** MRG operates a progressive payscale, with annual increments for years of service.

Minority Rights Group is the leading international human rights organization working to secure rights for ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous people around the world. MRG’s programme of strategic litigation has won leading cases before the European Court of Human Rights and the African Commission and Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights.

We are now looking for a Legal Director to spearhead MRG’s litigation and other legal work to defend the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples around the world.

The post holder will be the main person in the organisation responsible for coordinating and expanding litigation and other legal work within the organisation, including ensuring successful implementation of legal projects covering community legal empowerment, legal tools and related advocacy, as well as litigation, to fulfill MRG's mission. A strong commitment to using international law as a means of advancing the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples, as well as commitment to the aims and objectives of MRG are crucial for this role. The person must be enthusiastic about working in a multicultural environment and committed to equal opportunities and gender equality.

Candidates must have at least three years’ senior experience of human rights litigation in international or regional courts or monitoring bodies, as well as a minimum three years’ experience of staff and project management.

Essential skills and qualifications required for this role:

• Educated to second degree level, including a degree in law

• Detailed knowledge of public international law, with particular knowledge of the international law of human rights as applicable to minorities and indigenous peoples

• A practice qualification as an attorney/solicitor/barrister or equivalent

• First-class legal abilities, including the ability to draft legal documents

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

For more details, please download a Job Description & Person Specification, as well as MRG Application Form and Equal Opportunities Questionnaire. You can find those on our website at: http://minorityrights.org/legal-director/

To apply, please send your completed Application Form, as well as Equal Opportunities Form to recruitment@mrgmail.org. Please note that we do not accept CVs.**

Deadline for applications is 9.00am GMT on Friday 9^th February 2018.

Job Description

Minority Rights Group is the leading international human rights organization working to secure rights for ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous people around the world. MRG’s programme of strategic litigation has won leading cases before the European Court of Human Rights and the African Commission and Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights.

We are now looking for a Human Resources Intern to support the Senior HR Advisor in the day-to-day running of HR activities. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience working in an HR function within an international organisation.

Tasks would include:

• Monitor HR inboxes and deal with queries as they arise
• Assist in drafting contracts, offer and variation letters and consultancy and internship agreements
• Maintain staff records and assist in updating staff lists and databases
• Assist in recruitment processes
• Assist in drafting and adapting staff, consultant and intern handbooks to keep them up-to-date with changing laws and policies

Skills/qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable skills/qualifications:

• Knowledge of HR issues
• Experience of working in an HR environment

Please note that this is an unpaid position, but MRG will cover your travel expenses (up to £8 per day) and lunch expenses (up to £6 per day). You would work at our London office for a period of three months, at least two full days/ week, with an option to renew upon mutual agreement.

Interested candidates should email a CV and cover letter to recruitment@mrgmail.org by 12.00 GMT on Friday 23 February 2018.

SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

AFSC is a Quaker organization founded in 1917, devoted to peacebuilding throughout the world. In Myanmar, we are seeking a Country Representative (CR) to work closely with established partners, build trust and continually strengthen programs, and offer leadership and experience.

The Myanmar CR is responsible for the direction and management of the Myanmar programs, staff and office of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). AFSC’s work in Myanmar includes the Pluralism program and the Business and Peace program. The Country Representative is responsible for the strategic development and direction of the Pluralism program as well as its day to day operation, and for implementation of the Business and Peace program in close cooperation with AFSC’s office in Beijing. The Myanmar CR serves as official representative of the AFSC, managing contacts with partners, with government ministries, UN agencies, local and international NGOs. The CR shall ensure compliance with Myanmar regulations and other administrative responsibilities. The CR will also source funding and act as the main contact for planning, monitoring and reporting on programs in Myanmar, and shall lead on regional Dialogue and Exchange activities as appropriate. As an active member of the Asia Leadership Team, the Myanmar CR provides strategic and creative support to AFSC’s broader work in the Asia Region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: The key responsibilities follow:

Program Development and Management

1. Continually develop the program strategies in Myanmar, in alignment with the Asia Region Strategy. Articulate within the strategy clear theories of change, identify baseline information for the selected indicators, and ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the program work in relation to the indicators.

2. Collaborate regionally with other AFSC programs in ways to increase the impact of AFSC’s work beyond the country of implementation, building the knowledge and influence of partners and networks AFSC engages with. The cross-regional engagement will primarily be with the China Program and the Indonesia Program.

3. Participate in periodic program assessment with the Asia Leadership Team, the Global Quaker International Affairs Representative, the Associate General Secretary and with oversight Committees as part of formal evaluations

4. Continue to oversee registration of the offices with government agencies as needed, consistent with AFSC guidelines and in consultation with the Asia Regional Director.

5. Ensure fiscal management of supervised programs including oversight of budgeting and accounting procedures defined by AFSC and donor partners; preparation and timely processing of monthly financial reports; oversight of contracts and materials.

6. Prepare annual and semi-annual narrative reports, reports to appropriate government authorities, and regular correspondence and written reports to the Asia Regional Director.

Staff Management, Development and Support

1. Supervise program and support staff in Myanmar, including staff development, performance planning and review, and hiring as necessary. AFSC currently has an office of five staff in Myanmar, with additional consultants and fellows/interns at times. The CR is supported by the Myanmar Program Director, and shall work together closely with the Program Director for input on program implementation and management.

2. Cultivate a work environment that attracts and maintains a diverse and highly motivated staff.

3. Promote teamwork, common purpose, and continuous professional growth. Ensure that all staff are familiar with and work toward the long-term vision and strategic goals of AFSC and incorporate the organization’s values and principles in their work.

Financial Management and Fundraising

1. Maintain good stewardship of AFSC resources. Take full responsibility for the management of the Myanmar budget, including preparing annual budgets and grant budgets, as part of the program planning process. Monitor grant and larger program budgets, and recommend necessary action to meet budget requirements.

2. Explore opportunities for program funding and either lead on proposals or support development of funding proposals and annual budgets with the Regional Director and the Development Department in Philadelphia.

3. Ensure timely reporting to support funding applications; ensure compliance with donor funding requirements and accurate reporting on use of funds to donors.

4. Ensure that accounts are kept in a way that permits ready identification of the use of funds from specific sources, and is compliant with AFSC financial policies, procedures and auditing requirements.

Diversity and Inclusion

1. Consider accessibility and inclusivity in all program planning and program activities. Ensure no groups are excluded on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, etc., unless an event or activity is deliberately designed for a specific group.

2. Ensure all internal policy and practice in the office reflect a commitment to inclusion, in terms of accessibility, recruitment and other policies and benefits. Continue to educate staff on AFSC’s commitment to inclusion and what this means.

3. Encourage partners to adopt inclusive policies, practices and considerations in all the activities they implement with AFSC support, and beyond, if possible.

4. Raise awareness in the region of AFSC’s commitment to equality, inclusion and respect for diversity.

External Representation, Outreach and Communication

1. Articulate AFSC’s basic principles/Quaker values as appropriate, with staff and partners, including the organization’s commitment to a nonviolent approach to conflict and long-term strategies for peacebuilding.

2. Coordinate visits by representatives of donor agencies and other AFSC – related programs or partners. Provide quick and timely information to AFSC and to donor representatives on key developments or events in the region as they are related to or affect AFSC work.

3. Prepare written materials, testimonies or analysis in coordination with the Regional Director, local partners, and the Communications Department as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: At least Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience in lieu of a Master’s degree, in one of the following critical areas: international affairs/relations, policy formulation and advocacy, peace and conflict resolution, development studies, Asian studies.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three years living and working preferably in Myanmar, but certainly in Asia.

2. Five or more years of senior-level experience in peace practice, preferably in Myanmar.

3. Experience in informal/quiet diplomacy, pluralism and religious tolerance expertise.

4. Conflict analysis, conflict resolution and transformation, mediation, and multi-party dialogue. Understanding of the history, politics and cultures of the region.

5. Experience with regional and global political and economic institutions and their roles in peace, conflict prevention and resolution, and development in in Asia.

6. Demonstrated leadership experience in program and budget development and management.

7. Demonstrated experience in staff and team supervision, development including use of coaching and mentoring techniques.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.

2. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of the AFSC regarding issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with a diversity of colleagues and partners.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant political and socio-economic history and context; an understanding of the causes of conflict and divisive issues in Myanmar, and more broadly in Asia. Experience in work with Myanmar civil society preferred, especially the ability to build trust across lines of conflict and in exchanges with high-level leadership and community-based groups and individuals.

4. Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

5. Demonstrated self-motivation, proactive and able to work with minimum supervision, to deadlines.

6. Experience in strategic thinking, program planning and implementation. Ability to work independently in an unstructured setting yet within a framework of careful communication, consultation, and decision-making.

7. Ability to travel frequently, to cope in situations of high risk and to comply with security measures and policies. Willingness to work some evenings/weekends as necessary for the program schedule, and to travel frequently within Myanmar.

8. Fluency in written and oral communication in English and preferably in Burmese/other languages of Myanmar.

Compensation:Salary Range starts at $62,265 – Exempt – AFSC provides a comprehensive salary which includes a country differential and savings (available for assignments of at least six months). For appointees with children, reasonable school costs are also covered, and each child is eligible for savings allowance. Note: country differential and school costs only apply to staff who are living in a country that is not their home country. Benefits and insurances provided by AFSC are dental care, group life insurance, health, short and long-term disability, accident, and high-risk insurances. Emergency evacuation and business travel insurances are also provided.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity**,** sexual orientation or disability.

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

To apply, please visit https://www.afsc.org/job-center and complete an online application.

MRG is the leading international human rights organization working to secure rights for ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous people around the world.

We are no looking for a Middles East and North Africa Programmes Assistant.

The purpose of the job is to support MRG in implementing projects in the Middle East and North Africa. These currently include a cross regional capacity building and awareness project with religious minorities, a project working with ethnic and religious minorities in Egypt to raise their issues and gain capacity and a new project on intersectional discrimination in Tunisia.

This is a 1 year fixed-term contract (with possibility of extension), working 5 days a week, based in our London office.

Salary: Grade E (£24,135 per annum full time equivalent)

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provide a high standard of administrative support and general assistance to the MENA Coordinator, Egypt project officer, and other senior staff working on this area.
• Liaise with many partner organisations across the region.
• Translate emails, documents, applications, and reports from Arabic to English and English to Arabic.
• Help organise and attend partner meetings, roundtable events, advocacy meetings and training sessions where appropriate.
• Liaise with partners regarding grants including tranches and financial and narrative reports and process all reports. This includes checking and extracting project monitoring data from narrative reports and thorough checks of financial reports.
• With support from and in dialogue with the Programme Coordinator, monitor legal and other requirements in order to ensure that programme activities (including travel and visas) are feasible and comply with local regulations.
• Coordinate all travel arrangements, including visas, liaise with embassies, write letters of recommendation, secure competitive insurance cover, liaise with travel agencies.
• Plan own work on a regular basis in consultation with the MENA Programmes Coordinator.
• Undertake web and database searches and other research as requested and keep records of internet sites and sources.
• Gather, maintain and use a contacts database or mechanisms to ensure that information about the project, calls for proposals, publications and advocacy materials etc reach as wide as possible an audience across the MENA region.
• Gather, maintain and keep up-to-date a database with all MENA projects’ documentation.

Candidates must have at least 1 year administrative/secretarial work experience, as well as at least 2 years experience of making logistical arrangements for international meetings and coordinating with international organisations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.

For more details, please download Job Description and Person Specification, as well as MRG Application Form and Equal Opportunities Questionnaire, which you can find on our website.

To apply, please send your completed Application Form together with the Equal Opportunities Form to recruitment@mrgmail.org

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Deadline for applications is 9.00am GMT on Sunday 4 March 2018

Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala

Application Deadline: May 10, 2018

For consideration, please attach your cover letter and resume to the online application

Summary of Principal Responsibilities

The Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean provides strategic and creative leadership in the region. The Regional Director works with staff to give regional and local expression to broader organizational goals and is accountable for the implementation of the strategic plan of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). The Regional Director is the primary spokesperson for the region, interpreting its programs and communicating the principles expressed by the work of the AFSC. The Regional Director participates in AFSC-wide staff groups to help ensure organization-wide coherence, collaboration and program excellence. They provide guidance and support to the International Programs Executive Committee on regional matters and programs, and implements decisions, consistent with AFSC board policy. The Regional Director also provide supportive supervision to staff; manages the financial resources of the region; has a strong role in regional and organizational fund raising; leads regional grant management and compliance; and guides outreach activities including communications with the Religious Society of Friends and with peace and justice organizations within the region.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of the Regional Director, Latin America and Caribbean include the following:

Program Leadership, Planning and Direction

1. Provide strategic and creative leadership to the region.
2. Lead program development and support, working with staff members to ensure that all projects and programs are of high quality and effectiveness, and are focused on the mission, goals and objectives of the AFSC.
3. Foster staff understanding and competency in program-based planning (to include defining strategies, monitoring progress and evaluating and reporting) for the implementation of the strategic plan of the organization within resource constraints.
4. Participate in AFSC-wide leadership groups, communicating regional realities and perspectives to colleagues, engaging in program consultation and decision-making at an organization-wide level, and conveying those perspectives and decisions to regional staff and committees.
5. Encourage and facilitate intra- and inter-regional program collaboration aimed at higher-level program impact.
6. Provide leadership and guide the policy, advocacy and education priorities and strategies of the AFSC in the U.S. related to countries in the region.
7. Provide information and analysis on regional and country specific issues as well as other program related information to the International Programs Executive Committee in support of its governance role in program choice, public policy positions, finances, budgets, monitoring, and evaluation.
8. Visit project offices within the region regularly and as required.

Staff Management, Development and Support

1. Maintain the legal standing of the AFSC in each country where there are programs. Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations governing AFSC operations.
2. Cultivate a work environment that attracts and maintains a diverse and highly motivated staff.
3. Promote teamwork, common purpose, and continuous professional growth.
4. Delegate administrative and program responsibilities to staff as appropriate.
5. Responsible for recommending the hiring and termination of regional staff members and consultants as guided by organizational policies and processes.
6. Ensure effective regional staff intake, orientation and training.
7. Ensure that staff members set clear, results-oriented goals for their work; these should include objectives, strategies, work plans and financial projections to accomplish goals; conduct annual performance reviews based on these objectives.
8. Ensure that consultative decision processes are used in the region
9. Ensure that regional staff members follow all AFSC policies and procedures.
10. Ensure that each program location has an up-to-date security plan and manage all security issues, including emergency situations as they arise. Make recommendations to the associate general secretary regarding emergency responses as appropriate.

Affirmative Action

1. Work in consultation with the staff of the Human Resources and Inclusion Department, and other staff as appropriate, to determine and apply regionally, and country specific relevant affirmative action policies to regional staffing, administrative functioning and program within the region.
2. Work with the associate general secretary to ensure that all AFSC program locations apply AA policies as appropriate and relevant in the local context.

Financial Management

1. Manage the regional budget. This includes preparing an annual budget as part of the program-based planning process, monitoring the approved budget, and taking appropriate necessary action to meet budget requirements.
2. Ensure regional compliance with AFSC financial policies, procedures, and directives.
3. Ensure good stewardship of AFSC facilities, equipment and other assets.

Fund raising

1. Collaborate with Development staff to create and implement regional fund-raising strategies, plans and goals.
2. In partnership with Development staff, seek grant funding and collaborate in major donor identification, cultivation and solicitation as appropriate.
3. Ensure regional compliance with organizational grant guidelines and standards, and be accountable for regional grant management and compliance.

Outreach and Communications

1. Maintain appropriate institutional relations with governments, local partner organizations, and other international bodies, seeking to promote and enhance partnerships and collaboration.
2. Where possible, maintain frequent contact with the Religious Society of Friends in the region and coordinate with other Quaker organizations working or having interest in the region.
3. Function as the chief spokesperson for the region, representing the viewpoints of the AFSC to all constituents and media outlets.
4. Collaborate with the AFSC Communication Department to develop and sustain a media strategy appropriate to regional programs and current events.
5. Ensure that all public communications originating from staff and volunteers in the region, including Web and social media, are accurate and in accord with AFSC policies and procedures.

Collaboration

1. Actively seek opportunities to collaborate with organizations, professional groups, institutions, etc. that will expand the reach and maximize the effectiveness of the AFSC.
2. Encourage collaboration among staff members and across regions of the AFSC for the sharing of analysis, strategies, methods and opportunities for joint programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Baccalaureate degree in social sciences or related field required; advanced degree in international studies, non-profit management, or peace studies is desirable.

Experience:

1. A minimum of 10 years of broad management experience supervising professional staff in multi-cultural environments, with at least four years at the middle-management level, in the non-profit sector and working and living in the global south.
2. Demonstrated leadership and management skills, and experience in budget management.
3. Demonstrated experience in staff and work team supervision and development, including use of coaching and mentoring techniques.

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
2. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
3. A broad understanding of national and international social, political and economic issues.
4. Compatibility with AFSC’s approach to grassroots organizing, and strategies for strengthening community-based capacities and efforts toward peace, social and economic justice.
5. Demonstrated ability to connect with diverse audiences and to influence situations using tact and diplomacy; ability to persuade and motivate others.
6. Strong interpersonal skills, with knowledge of and experience in using consultative decision-making processes; experience working under pressure and adapting to changing situations and priorities.
7. Experience working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organizations.
8. Ability to travel frequently and to work some weekends.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish required.
10. Excellent computer skills.
11. Initiative, creativity, drive, energy and a sense of humor.

Compensation:** Salary Range starts at $89,318 –Exempt – Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity**,** sexual orientation or disability.

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

To apply, please visit https://www.afsc.org/job-center and complete an online application.

Iraq/Ceasefire Project Intern (Arabic-speaking)

Deadline for applications: 17.00 (GMT) onFriday 27^th April 2018

The Ceasefire Project is a multi-year action mainly funded by the European Union to implement a system of civilian-led monitoring of human rights abuses, initially in Iraq and now also in Iran, focusing in particular on the rights of vulnerable civilians including vulnerable women (such as those fleeing violence), ethnic/religious minorities, and human rights defenders, and to assess the feasibility of extending civilian-led monitoring to other country situations.
We are looking for an Arabic or Farsi-speaking intern to support the project with tasks including:

· Research and production of texts for internal and external use on issues relating to the programme

· Administrative and logistical support to the programme coordinator and officer (helping to organise trainings and conferences, advocacy trips, putting together mailing lists and advocacy lists, etc.)

· Assist in drafting and formatting lengthy documents and proposals.

· Assist with film festival entries and coordination of documentary film commissioning activities

· Translation of relevant documents from Arabic/Farsi to English and vice versa.

You should have fluent English. Knowledge of Iraq, Iran or the wider Middle East could be an advantage, as would the knowledge of human rights or international humanitarian law.

You would work at our London office either full or part-time for an initial period of three months, with an option to renew upon mutual agreement. Candidates that can stay for 6 months are particularly encouraged to apply.

The start date for this internship would be in May 2018.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (one page) to recruitment@mrgmail.org explaining why you would like to work on this programme and how you think your previous experience would support you to complete the tasks above. Please indicate when you are available to start, how many days a week you could work, and any other information that you think is relevant.

The deadline for applications is 17.00 (GMT) on Friday 27^th April 2018.

Please mark clearly in the subject area ‘Ceasefire Intern Application'.

You will need to have permission to work in the UK. Please kindly note that we are not able to cover your relocation expenses.
Please note that this internship is unpaid. MRG will reimburse your travel expenses (up to £8) and lunch (up to £6) daily in case you work from MRG's office.