Jobs and Internships

Jobs and Internships

Current Job Openings:

Multilateral Campaign Coordinator

Online Communications and Website Coordinator

Project Associate #1

Project Associate #2

Research Associate

Global Intern — Spring and Summer 2010

Multilateral Campaign Coordinator

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) is seeking a Project Coordinator skilled in advocacy campaigns and project management for its efforts around multilateral development institutions. This position is within REF's global tuberculosis (TB) project, "Advocacy to Control TB Internationally" (ACTION). The Project Coordinator for multilateral institutions would join a dynamic team based in Washington, D.C. and work closely with ACTION's country partners and project management team to coordinate a global campaign to increase resources and prioritization of TB within major multilateral global health funding institutions.

ACTION is an international partnership of advocates working to mobilize resources to treat and prevent the spread of TB. ACTION's underlying premise is that more rapid progress can be made against the global TB epidemic by building support for increased public sector funding for effective TB control among key policymakers and opinion leaders in both high TB burden countries and donor countries. ACTION currently works in Canada, France, India, Japan, Kenya, the U.K., and the U.S.

REF is a nonprofit citizens' advocacy organization dedicated to generating the public and political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty. REF has more than 100 volunteer chapters around the country who are well-known for their commitment to and leadership on issues of poverty. REF also works with partners and allies around the world, including international organizations and NGOs in Asia, Africa, and Europe. REF focuses advocacy and educational efforts on addressing diseases such as TB and HIV/AIDS and other major killers of people living in poverty, achieving education for all, and expanding access to microfinance for the very poor.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C. Salary and benefits package are competitive and based on experience.

Primary Responsibilities

This Project Coordinator position is responsible for the ACTION project's efforts to mobilize resources, achieve higher priority for TB control, and establish and improve TB policies among major multilateral donors and mechanisms. By serving as the main point of coordination and support for country partners, in particular the position will primarily focus on three key objectives: 1) advancing an ambitious funding strategy for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria (GFATM) as well as increased and improved GFATM funding for TB; 2) coordinating ACTION's advocacy to impact World Bank commitments for TB; and, 3) assessing and advancing innovative financing opportunities (e.g. the airline levy through UNITAID, the currency transaction levy, etc.).

Specific responsibilities include:

Providing individual and cross-country coordination, advocacy strategy guidance, policy analysis, and activity support for campaign activities specifically directed toward increasing and improving funding for TB from multilateral institutions. This includes supporting research and intelligence gathering, policymaker education and engagement, media outreach, and coalition building efforts.
Leveraging media announcements, policy developments, speeches, content of reviews and evaluations, and other information surrounding the activities, programming, and performance of the World Bank and GFATM pertinent to pursuing ACTION's advocacy objectives.
Facilitating and coordinating communication and strategic information sharing on multilateral funding campaign strategies among international project partners, including conference calls, meetings, and regular project-wide updates.
Tracking and leveraging the activities of and, as appropriate, engaging relevant Boards and policy committees of multilateral donors/institutions, civil society coalitions, and intergovernmental platforms and processes to inform and support development of partners' country-level strategies and advance global and regional advocacy opportunities.
Providing support to ACTION partners participating on the Boards of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, UNAIDS, and other bodies.
Coordinating and managing with partners and REF team members' advocacy opportunities and strategies for national and international meetings, conferences, and events to leverage multilateral advocacy efforts.
Ensuring project targets and goals for multilateral resource mobilization for TB are being met across countries, in particular by being the point person for monitoring and evaluation and reporting on the project's advocacy with multilateral institutions.
Contributing to development of project-wide documents including newsletters, publications, proposals and other external communications and tools as well as internal updates and annual reports.

Qualifications

Familiarity with multilateral official development assistance mechanisms, particularly the structures, programs, and policies of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria and the World Bank. Pre-existing contacts within these institutions is a plus.
Undergraduate degree required (graduate degree preferred) in relevant field preferably in political science/public policy, international development, public health, business management or management.
Minimum of three years experience in developing advocacy strategies and coordinating campaigns, preferably on international health and financing issues.
Superior project management skills, organization and dedication to detail, with experience in managing multiple deadlines and complex assignments from start to finish.
Exceptional writing and editing skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, as well as to work independently and as part of a larger team.
Willingness to work effectively and efficiently with interoffice and offsite team members and management.
Experience managing and mentoring staff and interns in a communicative and supportive environment.
Demonstrated computer skills, including solid knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
Sensitivity to other cultures and working styles.
Work abroad and foreign language experience, especially French and Japanese, a plus.
Commitment to the mission of the organization and project.

To apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter specific to this position, and 2-3 page writing sample for consideration to Alexandra Hostetter at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by September 11, 2009. Applicants will be contacted by e-mail should their submission match the skill set required. No calls please.

Applications will be reviewed as received and early submission is encouraged.

RESULTS Educational Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference.

Online Communications and Website Coordinator

RESULTS/RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) seeks an Online Communications and Website Coordinator. This coordinator will be full-time, and preferably based in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will have in-depth experience managing websites with Expression Engine, be a compelling and succinct writer, possess a keen eye for detail, be able to multi-task under multiple deadlines for multiple websites, and enjoy a good degree of comfort with technology and online activist engagement.

The Online Communications and Website Coordinator would work with the Communications Director to prioritize work between RESULTS Educational Fund (REF), ACTION (Advocacy to Control TB Internationally), and the Microcredit Summit Campaign (MCS), each of which has its own website: results.org, action.org, and microcreditsummit.org. All three website sites will require daily/weekly updates, along with longer term build out of new features. In addition, the coordinator will be responsible for development and implementation of a social networking strategy for both RESULTS Educational Fund and ACTION.

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) is a nonprofit citizens' advocacy organization dedicated to generating the public and political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty. REF has more than 100 volunteer chapters around the country who are well-known for their commitment to and leadership on issues of poverty. REF also works with partners and allies around the world, including international organizations and NGOs in Asia, Africa, and Europe. REF focuses advocacy and educational efforts on addressing diseases such as TB and HIV/AIDS and other major killers of people living in poverty, achieving education for all, and expanding access to microfinance for the very poor.

ACTION (Advocacy to Control TB Internationally) is an international partnership of advocates working to mobilize resources to treat and prevent the spread of TB. ACTION's underlying premise is that more rapid progress can be made against the global TB epidemic by building support for increased public sector funding for effective TB control among key policymakers and opinion leaders in both high TB burden countries and donor countries. ACTION currently works in Australia, Canada, France, India, Japan, Kenya, the U.K., and the U.S.

The Microcredit Summit Campaign (MCS), a project of REF, was established in 1997 and is the world's largest global network of microfinance stakeholders. The Campaign has led, guided, and supported the sector towards reaching the ambitious goals defined by Campaign members at the 1997 Summit and expanded in 2006. These objectives were set in alignment with the UN's Millennium Development Goals. MCS is working to ensure that 175 million of the world's poorest families are receiving credit and 100 million families rise above the US $1 a day threshold by 2015.

Responsibilities

Website Development and Management

Support staff in maintaining, creating, and updating web content that dovetails to and promotes each of the organizations/projects offline efforts.
Work with vendors to evolve and upgrade website functionality and design as needed to support campaigns.
Implement a strategy for search engine optimization.
Ensure and maintain editorial consistency and web style guidelines.
Analyze website traffic reports on Google analytics and create reports to share with staff.
Help respond to website inquiries and information requests.
Design and edit graphics as needed.
Support development of other organizational/project websites as needed.

Online Campaigns and Email Advocacy

Write and edit content for action campaigns and email messages.
Help maintain wrappers and pages for action campaigns and organizational messages.
Help maintain email lists and databases.
Analyze and share regular analysis of email campaign performance.

Online Marketing, Outreach, and Messaging

Support creation and implementation of online marketing plans for website, publications, campaigns, and events.
Promote campaigns and publications via blogs, listservs, and online communities.
Develop strategies for list growth.

Social Networking

Design and implement an effective strategy to increase visibility of REF and ACTION on Facebook and Twitter.
Develop social networking best practice guidelines for both REF and ACTION from the organizational level, as well as the grassroots/partners level.

Information Technology Coordination

Coordinate staff IT needs with an external information technology vendor.
Handle basic IT needs such as creating user accounts for new employees.

Qualifications

Experience in maintaining websites managed through Expression Engine and online organizing or marketing, preferably for an advocacy group, non-profit, or political campaign.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
HTML coding skills.
Familiarity with online organizing tools, such as Democracy in Action especially valuable.
Experience analyzing web reports, trends, and traffic and email reports.
Some experience in graphic design for the web preferred, especially in Photoshop.
Passion for work of RESULTS/RESULTS Educational Fund, ACTION, and the Microcredit Summit Campaign.

To apply

Please send a cover letter, résumé, 3 references, a brief writing sample, and examples of website work to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by March 12, 2010. Applications will be reviewed as received and earlier submission is encouraged.

RESULTS Educational Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based of race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference.

Project Associate #1

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF), a nonprofit citizens' advocacy organization dedicated to generating the public and political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty, is seeking a Project Associate for its Advocacy to Control Tuberculosis Internationally (ACTION).

ACTION is an international partnership of advocates working to mobilize resources to treat and prevent the spread of TB. ACTION's underlying premise is that more rapid progress can be made against the global TB epidemic by building support for increased public sector funding for effective TB control among key policymakers and opinion leaders in both high TB burden countries and donor countries. ACTION currently works in Australia, Canada, France, India, Japan, Kenya, the U.K., and the U.S.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Salary and benefits package are competitive and based on experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Project Associate will report directly to the executive director of the organization and will primarily support the executive director's role related to the ACTION project. Incumbent would have the opportunity to be engaged in high-level, strategic discussions and planning, which would be supported through pro-active and detail oriented coordination and execution of the following core responsibilities.

Responsibilities will include:

Projects and Events Management and Support. Coordination of projects and events across project partners including conference/meeting planning; draft and edit support materials; participate in strategic planning and manage next steps and track progress.
Communications/Material Development: Developing, contributing to and editing various materials, including update reports to partners and donors about project activities; briefings for meetings, events, and advocacy opportunities; strategy documents and implementation plans for campaign activities; website content; and, high-level partner communications.
Fundraising Coordination. Support preparation for fundraising related meetings, support donor outreach, research potential new partnerships, drive and track donor engagement and next steps, and fundraising monitoring and evaluation tracking for the organization.
RESULTS/REF International Affiliate Communications Coordination. Serve as point person for RESULTS international affiliate organizations, coordinate National Director meetings and collaboration, drive collaboration between RESULTS international affiliates around key campaigns, and support executive director in her role as representative for REF (US).
Administrative/Logistics. Calendar management, external engagement support, coordination and tracking, email management, non-profit and international institutions board seat support, monitoring and evaluation tracking, and logistical and travel support.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree, preferably in a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience preferred preferably working in a non-profit organization and/or in international advocacy, public policy, public health, etc.
Exceptional writing and editing skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Superior organizational skills and techniques and dedication to detail, with experience in managing multiple deadlines and complex assignments.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, as well as independently and collaboratively in a professional manner.
Willingness to take initiative and do what is necessary to complete the job.
Demonstrable proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Commitment to the mission of the organization.
Familiarity with global health and foreign aid funding mechanisms desired.

To apply

Please e-mail resume, cover letter specific to this position, and two relevant writing samples to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Applications without these materials will not be considered. Please include "ACTION Project Associate" in the subject of your email. No phone calls please.

RESULTS Educational Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based of race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference.

Project Associate #2

ACTION is an international partnership of advocates working to mobilize resources to treat and prevent the spread of TB. ACTION's underlying premise is that more rapid progress can be made against the global TB epidemic by building support for increased public sector funding for effective TB control among key policymakers and opinion leaders in both high TB burden countries and donor countries. ACTION currently works in Australia, Canada, France, India, Japan, Kenya, the U.K., and the U.S.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C. Salary and benefits package are competitive and based on experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Project Associate will report directly to the project director of the ACTION project and will support the director's role in managing the ACTION project. Incumbent would have the opportunity to be engaged in high-level, strategic discussions and planning, which would be supported through pro-active and detail oriented coordination and execution of the following core responsibilities.

Responsibilities will include:

Projects and Events Management and Support: Coordination of projects and events with the ACTION secretariat team research, country and multilateral coordinators, and across country project partners including conference/meeting planning; draft and edit support materials; participate in strategic planning and manage next steps and track progress.
Communications/Material Development: Developing, contributing to and editing various materials, including update reports to partners and donors about project activities; briefings for meetings, events, and advocacy opportunities; strategy documents and implementation plans for campaign activities; website content; and, high-level partner communications.
Administrative/Logistics: Calendar management, external engagement support, coordination and tracking, email management, non-profit and international meeting attendance support, monitoring and evaluation tracking, and logistical and travel support.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree, preferably in a related field.
Minimum of two years of related experience preferred preferably working in a non-profit organization and/or in international advocacy, public policy, public health, etc.
Exceptional writing and editing skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Superior organizational skills and techniques and dedication to detail, with experience in managing multiple deadlines and complex assignments.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, as well as independently and collaboratively in a professional manner with international partners.
Self-starter willing to take initiative and do what is necessary to complete the job.
Demonstrable proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Commitment to the mission of the organization.
Familiarity with global health and foreign aid funding mechanisms desired.

To apply

Please e-mail resume, cover letter specific to this position, and two relevant writing samples to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Applications without these materials will not be considered. Please include "ACTION Project Associate-2" in the subject of your email. No phone calls please.

RESULTS Educational Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based of race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference.

Research Associate

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) is seeking a Research Associate to support policy and technical research, budget tracking, monitoring and evaluation, and to provide other relevant research and project support to ACTION, its global tuberculosis advocacy campaign. The Research Associate will join a dynamic team based in Washington, D.C. as well as work closely with ACTION's country partners to meet the campaign's research needs, helping to ensure that advocacy strategies are evidenced-based and strategic communications reflect the latest data and best practices.

ACTION is an international partnership of advocates working to mobilize resources to treat and prevent the spread of TB. ACTION's underlying premise is that more rapid progress can be made against the global TB epidemic by building support among key policymakers and opinion leaders, in both high TB burden countries and donor countries, for increased public sector funding for effective TB control. ACTION currently works in Australia, Canada, France, India, Japan, Kenya, the U.K., and the U.S.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Salary and benefits package are competitive and based on experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Policy Research & Dissemination Support

Collect and analyze data, support drafting of policy research reports, policy briefs, journal articles, fact sheets and other research materials.
Support research dissemination, including developing presentations, abstracts, posters, target lists, and other materials.
Inform and coordinate partner communications on project-wide research activities and relevant new research produced by third parties; and support partner research initiatives as necessary.
Draft and maintain online research content including fact sheets, funding breakdowns, and other research and policy tools.
Draft correspondence, presentations, speeches/talking points, and other research and policy tools.
Attend local public policy events and participate in relevant policy-related discussions.
Conduct other strategic research to inform advocacy activities.

Tuberculosis Budget Monitoring

Track TB funding provided by the U.S. government.
Support partners in obtaining, reviewing and verifying funding data collection and coordinate the reporting of project-wide TB funding data.
Provide analytical support to campaign partners monitoring TB funding in targeted countries.
Analyze TB funding trends for grant reporting and advocacy materials.
Develop research tools based on funding trends, including fact sheets, report cards and other advocacy tools.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Policy Advocacy

Review and provide feedback on partner M&E reporting.
Contribute to data analysis and drafting of campaign M&E reports.
Support partners as needed in monitoring and evaluation processes, serving as a resource to address questions, provide guidance and identify areas for improvement.

Other Project Support

Participate in team and partner calls/meetings and contribute to policy and advocacy strategy discussions.
Support project-wide and organizational-wide activities such as conferences, including logistical support, drafting materials, and overall coordination and administration activities.
Contribute to project documents such as reports to the campaign donor, monitoring and evaluation reports, blogs, updates and newsletters.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, international relations, international development, government, public health, or related field.
Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize and distill complex concepts into concise, accessible information for policymakers, advocates and public.
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills; ability to write for different audiences and to provide concise, clear presentation of information.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and move forward various project pieces simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills required.
Knowledge of/interest in global health, international development, foreign assistance and relevant institutional actors.
Ability to work with a diverse team, including having a sense of humor.

To apply

Please e-mail resume, cover letter specific to this position, and two relevant writing samples to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Applications without these materials will not be considered. Please include "ACTION Research Associate" in the subject of your email. No phone calls please.

RESULTS Educational Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based of race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference.

Global Intern — Spring and Summer 2010

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) is a non-profit citizens' advocacy organization dedicated to generating the public and political will to end the worst aspects of poverty. We are seeking interns to support our global tuberculosis (TB) advocacy campaign, "Advocacy to Control TB Internationally" (ACTION); Education for All campaign; U.S. legislative and policy work; foreign assistance reform; and various other campaign issues. RESULTS utilizes advocacy tools and strategies, communications, and policy advocacy research to mobilize increased financial resources in donor countries and to overcome key policy constraints in developing countries to address and help reverse the burden of diseases of poverty, increase access to education for girls, and reform U.S. policies that impact poverty globally.

This position could be part-time (15-20 hours a week) or full-time (40 hours a week). Candidates who can work full days (9 am to 6 pm) are greatly preferred. Part-time intern candidates must be available on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday schedule for full days.

Responsibilities:

Working directly with senior team staff to support overall project needs.Preparing, updating, reviewing, and editing fact sheets, website content, memos, correspondence, policy briefs, reports, press releases, or other written materials related to the project.
Assisting research efforts (including literature reviews, data analysis, internet searches, etc.) and supporting the development of briefing materials on U.S. and global policy issues, TB surveillance, education for all, foreign assistance reform, advocacy opportunities, etc.
Assisting with staff travel arrangements and logistics for events, conferences, and meetings.
Supporting media efforts, grassroots activities, congressional work, and other activities around advocacy opportunities.
Supporting U.S. legislative campaign efforts coordinated by legislative and grassroots staff.
Tracking generated media and maintaining media archive of coverage.
Providing overall administrative support to staff and overall project needs.

Qualifications:

Experience and/or interest in advocacy and/or international development/poverty issues.
At a minimum, a second year undergraduate student, preferably in international development/affairs, public health, political science, communications/journalism, or other related fields. Graduate students will be given preference.
At least two years of office experience desired, preferably in a non-profit setting on a team-oriented project.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong writing, proofreading, editing, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail are absolutely necessary.
Strong knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office applications.Ability to clearly and effectively articulate ideas.
A willingness to learn and try new things.Must be personable and able to work well with others

Application instructions:

Please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples of any length, and your availability for the summer (days and times) to Alexandra Hostetter at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Applications without all of these components will not be considered. Please put "RESULTS Summer Intern" in the subject of your e-mail.
Applications are due at the latest by April 1^st, 2010, but reviewed on a rolling basis so early submission is highly encouraged!