United States of America: Program Officer - Lifeline
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 06 Oct 2013
Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Position Summary
The Program Officer will support ongoing activities and projects of the Emergency Assistance Program related to religious freedom, working to provide emergency assistance to individuals under threat around the world. This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Director for Lifeline programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in religious studies, political science, international relations, human rights, law, or related field; Masters degree preferredMinimum 4 - 6 years of experience in program management including reporting ability and knowledge of funder account requirementsStrong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writingAbility to communicate effectively in Arabic strongly preferredStrong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotionStrong appreciation of and demonstrated experience in human rights defense workFamiliarity with Fluxx or other secure data base systems and secure communicationsAcademic, field and/or related knowledge of religious freedom and religious persecutionExperience working on issues pertaining to at least one or two related world regionsExperience working with a small team in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated experience in creating, managing and reporting on budgets and program activitiesStrong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi-task to meet tight deadlinesAbility to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free workAbility to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
Some Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor key developments regarding violations of religious freedomManage cases while ensuring complete, accurate, and timely processingConduct outreach to human rights defenders and civil society organizations (CSOs) globallyCover Washington DC-based events pertaining to religious freedomDevelop effective professional relationships with partner organizationsNegotiate and write contracts, MOUs, letters of agreement, and other contractual documents, and ensure that the objectives and terms of agreements are metSupport proposal writing, identify new donors and partners, and draft narrative reports to fundersCarry out weekly, monthly and quarterly program reporting on a regional and global levelOther related duties as assigned.
We offer great benefits including:
100% employer-paid dental insurance100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on selected option 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insuranceSupplemental/voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting scheduleFlexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expensesTransportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DCGenerous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidaysTuition Reimbursement for graduate studiesAnd much more.....
How to apply:
Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2013-092 PO Lifeline in the subject line. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.
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