The Global Center seeks an early/mid-career professional to support capacity development programming for equitable collaboration between civil society, government, private sector, and multilateral actors.
The successful candidate has a demonstrated passion for human rights, security, and development and is keen to contribute their skills to a diverse range of programs.
Responsibilities include operational and administrative tasks in support of Global Center's programs, including planning, delivery, evaluation, and program activities.
* Contribute to planning, delivery, evaluation, and program activities.
* Logistical planning, coordination, and execution of events and meetings.
* Drafting and editing of project documents, correspondence, and meeting materials.
* Data entry, note taking, research assistance, communication with partners, diplomats, and vendors.
* Database management and contacts maintenance.
* International travel will be required.
Core Knowledge and Skills include strong organizational and program management skills, including scheduling, event planning, and working across multiple time-zones.
* Strong ability to meet deadlines, manage tasks and schedules, maintain regular and responsive communication, and work independently as well as in a collaborative team.
* Interest and/or knowledge on human rights-based responses to political violence and violent extremism, including gender-responsive security policies and practices.
* Proven ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy in an exciting but challenging environment.
Education and Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, preferably in international relations, law, international development, criminology, sociology, security policy, or other related field.
* 2-5 years of professional experience is required.
* Excellent written communication skills are essential. Foreign language skills are desired, but not required.
* Experience interacting with internal and external contacts such as government and policymakers, civil society, and donors.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.