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schedule_type: Full-time
Job Title: Deputy Director of Policy and Advocacy for Technology and Democracy
Location: Washington, DC...
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive
Job Title: Deputy Director of Policy and Advocacy for Technology and Democracy
Location: Washington, DC...
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Position Summary
The Deputy Director of Policy and Advocacy for Technology and Democracy will play a leading role in crafting Freedom House’s policy agenda and advocacy strategy for human rights in the digital age.
Working in close coordination with our in-house technology and democracy experts, the Deputy Director will play a key role in determining Freedom House’s policy agenda, partner on the crafting of an advocacy strategy to advance that agenda and coordinate the implementation of the advocacy strategy. The primary advocacy focus for this position is the US government, with additional multistakeholder and international advocacy as relevant in accordance with the advocacy strategy. A key component of the strategy will include advocating for policies and legislation that protect and strengthen freedom of expression online.
This role requires detailed knowledge of one or more policy topics related to fostering a diverse and reliable online information ecosystem, such as platform regulation, intermediary liability, or algorithmic accountability.
Principal Duties, Responsibilities, And Expectations
• Leading development of policy agenda and positions and a related advocacy strategy for technology and democracy. This includes determining which US and foreign government officials to meet with, which advocacy materials to produce, how to promote existing publications, and how to move existing policy recommendations forward.
• Authoring policy recommendations, policy briefs, congressional testimony, op-eds, press releases, talking points, and other advocacy materials as necessary , in close coordination with research colleagues focused on technology and democracy .
• Monitoring US legislative and policy developments and key international developments related to technology and democracy to keep colleagues informed and recommend policy positions and advocacy interventions.
• Organizing and leading meetings and roundtables on key policy issues with subject matter experts, civil society partners, industry, and others to assess challenges to human rights online and identify effective ways to counter the harms the internet exacerbates.
• Leading the preparation of Freedom House staff and internet freedom activists for meetings, hearings, briefings, press interviews, or speaking engagements related to technology and democracy, and representing Freedom House at such engagements as needed.
• Leading the creation of talking points, briefing memos, letters, press releases, and other written products as relevant.
• Reviewing and recommending whether Freedom House should sign on to advocacy and coalition letters with partner organizations and other stakeholders around these issues. In addition, identifying and overseeing opportunities for Freedom House to draft and lead on coalition letters.
• Working with colleagues to determine creative methods of dissemination of research and program findings, and helping organize and participate in briefings related to technology and democracy.
• Assisting with inputs for funding proposals for Freedom House’s work on technology and democracy.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in technology and democracy, human rights, international affairs, political science, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
• Previous employment in the US Senate, US House, US Department of State, USAID, White House, or similar, required, with at least 12 years of directly relevant experience, including hands-on policy or advocacy experience and the ability to demonstrate success at moving legislation or policy agendas.
• Knowledge of or experience with the Federal Trade Commission and/or Federal Communications Commission a plus.
• Demonstrated eagerness to grapple with complicated policy questions.
• Broad understanding of issues related to technology and democracy, and detailed knowledge of topics related to fostering a diverse and reliable online information ecosystem, such as platform regulation, intermediary liability, or algorithmic accountability.
• Some familiarity with policy debates surrounding data protection, government surveillance, and cross-border data flows is desirable.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and report on policy issues, including demonstrated experience drafting legislation, policy memos, and other written products relevant to policy and advocacy work.
• Proven ability to build consensus amongst a variety of diverse stakeholders.
• Track record of strategic leadership.
Technical Skills
• Familiarity with social media for advocacy.
• Familiarity with the MS Office suite of applications.
• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
• Familiarity with task management software a plus.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to assess and recommend policy positions based on Freedom House’s lens toward bipartisan, pragmatic solutions.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Must be able to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders, and be able to translate complex financial issues into easily understood concepts.
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrates a strong desire for personal excellence and can inspire others to achieve as well. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds—particularly Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals from the LGBTI+ community, and people living with disabilities—to apply.
• Freedom House provides a competitive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement account with generous matching, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision programs, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this position is $90,700 to $115,000/year.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.
• As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General Working Conditions
• General working office environment or telecommuting.
• May require some long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
• This role requires daily exposure to potentially distressing news content, research, and personal stories.
• Potential travel for events and initiatives less than 10 percent of the time.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or telecommuting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DIRECTIONS TO APPLY
Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a 1 to 2-page resume and a 1-page cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
Cover letters should be responsive to the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the job description. Cover letters that highlight a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will be well received.
Accommodations
If you require assistance in the application or recruitment process due to a disability, please call 202-227-4308 or email hr@freedomhouse.org Show more details...
Location: Washington, DC...
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Position Summary
The Deputy Director of Policy and Advocacy for Technology and Democracy will play a leading role in crafting Freedom House’s policy agenda and advocacy strategy for human rights in the digital age.
Working in close coordination with our in-house technology and democracy experts, the Deputy Director will play a key role in determining Freedom House’s policy agenda, partner on the crafting of an advocacy strategy to advance that agenda and coordinate the implementation of the advocacy strategy. The primary advocacy focus for this position is the US government, with additional multistakeholder and international advocacy as relevant in accordance with the advocacy strategy. A key component of the strategy will include advocating for policies and legislation that protect and strengthen freedom of expression online.
This role requires detailed knowledge of one or more policy topics related to fostering a diverse and reliable online information ecosystem, such as platform regulation, intermediary liability, or algorithmic accountability.
Principal Duties, Responsibilities, And Expectations
• Leading development of policy agenda and positions and a related advocacy strategy for technology and democracy. This includes determining which US and foreign government officials to meet with, which advocacy materials to produce, how to promote existing publications, and how to move existing policy recommendations forward.
• Authoring policy recommendations, policy briefs, congressional testimony, op-eds, press releases, talking points, and other advocacy materials as necessary , in close coordination with research colleagues focused on technology and democracy .
• Monitoring US legislative and policy developments and key international developments related to technology and democracy to keep colleagues informed and recommend policy positions and advocacy interventions.
• Organizing and leading meetings and roundtables on key policy issues with subject matter experts, civil society partners, industry, and others to assess challenges to human rights online and identify effective ways to counter the harms the internet exacerbates.
• Leading the preparation of Freedom House staff and internet freedom activists for meetings, hearings, briefings, press interviews, or speaking engagements related to technology and democracy, and representing Freedom House at such engagements as needed.
• Leading the creation of talking points, briefing memos, letters, press releases, and other written products as relevant.
• Reviewing and recommending whether Freedom House should sign on to advocacy and coalition letters with partner organizations and other stakeholders around these issues. In addition, identifying and overseeing opportunities for Freedom House to draft and lead on coalition letters.
• Working with colleagues to determine creative methods of dissemination of research and program findings, and helping organize and participate in briefings related to technology and democracy.
• Assisting with inputs for funding proposals for Freedom House’s work on technology and democracy.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in technology and democracy, human rights, international affairs, political science, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
• Previous employment in the US Senate, US House, US Department of State, USAID, White House, or similar, required, with at least 12 years of directly relevant experience, including hands-on policy or advocacy experience and the ability to demonstrate success at moving legislation or policy agendas.
• Knowledge of or experience with the Federal Trade Commission and/or Federal Communications Commission a plus.
• Demonstrated eagerness to grapple with complicated policy questions.
• Broad understanding of issues related to technology and democracy, and detailed knowledge of topics related to fostering a diverse and reliable online information ecosystem, such as platform regulation, intermediary liability, or algorithmic accountability.
• Some familiarity with policy debates surrounding data protection, government surveillance, and cross-border data flows is desirable.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and report on policy issues, including demonstrated experience drafting legislation, policy memos, and other written products relevant to policy and advocacy work.
• Proven ability to build consensus amongst a variety of diverse stakeholders.
• Track record of strategic leadership.
Technical Skills
• Familiarity with social media for advocacy.
• Familiarity with the MS Office suite of applications.
• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
• Familiarity with task management software a plus.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to assess and recommend policy positions based on Freedom House’s lens toward bipartisan, pragmatic solutions.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Must be able to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders, and be able to translate complex financial issues into easily understood concepts.
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrates a strong desire for personal excellence and can inspire others to achieve as well. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds—particularly Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals from the LGBTI+ community, and people living with disabilities—to apply.
• Freedom House provides a competitive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement account with generous matching, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision programs, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this position is $90,700 to $115,000/year.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.
• As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General Working Conditions
• General working office environment or telecommuting.
• May require some long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
• This role requires daily exposure to potentially distressing news content, research, and personal stories.
• Potential travel for events and initiatives less than 10 percent of the time.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or telecommuting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DIRECTIONS TO APPLY
Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a 1 to 2-page resume and a 1-page cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
Cover letters should be responsive to the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the job description. Cover letters that highlight a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will be well received.
Accommodations
If you require assistance in the application or recruitment process due to a disability, please call 202-227-4308 or email hr@freedomhouse.org Show more details...
via LinkedIn
posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people... from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people... from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Position Summary
Freedom House’s Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) team seeks a Program Officer. The Program Officer manages all program aspects for a portfolio of grants, including program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, administration, and backstopping field projects. Working closely with field and headquarters LAC leadership, this position supports new project ideas, drafts proposals, and supervises Program Associates/Senior Program Associates (S/PAs).
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership and Analysis – Monitor, analyze, and report on key socio-political developments related to democratic governance and human rights in the assigned country. Draw from analysis to identify potential opportunities and challenges to programing and operations.
• Project implementation –
• Manage design, planning, and oversight of project activity implementation. Identify opportunities for success and solutions.
• In coordination with field team and supervisor, refine and ensure quality of documentation packages for subawards and subcontracts (scopes of work, proposals, budgets, etc.) ready for final internal review before submission.
• Review subgrantee financial reports and contract deliverables. Review internal tools for tracking existing subgrants and contracts, and status of financial reports for accuracy. Anticipate potential impacts on programming and rapidly identifies opportunities for success and solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring quality drafts of donor materials in collaboration with S/PAs staff (e.g., project timelines, work plans, MEL submissions, quarterlies, final reports, and other ad-hoc reports) that feature comprehensive analysis and require minimal copy edits.
• Fundraising and development – In collaboration with field team and LAC leadership, actively contribute to program design conversations and log frame development; draft proposal narrative and annexes; and incorporate feedback in timely manner. Review budget narratives and other components prepared by S/PAs. Contribute to the development of new project ideas.
• Staff Management –
• Support hiring processes for POs, S/PAs, and interns.
• Coach, motivate, and ensure professional growth and development of staff. Lead performance review cycle for supervisee.
• Operations –
• Oversee the process of organizing events with external parties in compliance with Freedom House policies and donor regulations. Develop high-level meeting materials (talking points, briefings, PowerPoint slide content).
• Provide guidance on travel arrangements (flights, hotels, transportation). Ensure that flights are compliant with donor regulations (Fly America Act and Open Skies). Coordinate with travelers and LAC leadership to approve travel authorizations. Organize meetings and finalize trip itineraries detailing meeting schedule, country-specific travel details, and briefing materials.
• In coordination with LAC Leadership, oversee trip planning and as needed provide support to S/PAs.
• Compile own business expense report and review those of other travelers.
• Review credit card reconciliations.
• Flag security issues to supervisor as they occur. Follow established security protocols for file management, traveling, and communications with field staff and local partner organization.
• External Relations –
• Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with external stakeholders, including other implementing organizations, grantees, and local partner organizations.
• Identify outside meetings and events relevant to job. Attend outside meetings and events as requested and prepare notes for the supervisor. Represent Freedom House to external audiences at meetings and events; speak articulately about Freedom House's mission and programming as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelors’ degree in international affairs, public management, political science, or a related field
• Master's degree in international affairs, public management, political science, or a related field
Experience:
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years of experience directly managing projects. Supervisory experience is desired.
• Experience living, volunteering, working, or studying in the LAC region is highly desired.
• Experience managing grant/cooperative agreements, including USG funding, is highly desired.
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Full professional proficiency in Spanish and English (written, verbal) is required.
• Familiarity with human rights or democracy-related issues in the LAC region is required.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrable desire for personal excellence. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
• Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all background to apply. Diverse backgrounds relevant to the countries in which we have programming are a welcome asset.
• Freedom House provides a strong benefits package, including a 403(b)-retirement account, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision premiums, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this role is $67,000 to $72,000 annualized, dependent upon experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions :
• General working office environment or telework.
• May require long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors Show more details...
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people... from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Position Summary
Freedom House’s Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) team seeks a Program Officer. The Program Officer manages all program aspects for a portfolio of grants, including program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, administration, and backstopping field projects. Working closely with field and headquarters LAC leadership, this position supports new project ideas, drafts proposals, and supervises Program Associates/Senior Program Associates (S/PAs).
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership and Analysis – Monitor, analyze, and report on key socio-political developments related to democratic governance and human rights in the assigned country. Draw from analysis to identify potential opportunities and challenges to programing and operations.
• Project implementation –
• Manage design, planning, and oversight of project activity implementation. Identify opportunities for success and solutions.
• In coordination with field team and supervisor, refine and ensure quality of documentation packages for subawards and subcontracts (scopes of work, proposals, budgets, etc.) ready for final internal review before submission.
• Review subgrantee financial reports and contract deliverables. Review internal tools for tracking existing subgrants and contracts, and status of financial reports for accuracy. Anticipate potential impacts on programming and rapidly identifies opportunities for success and solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring quality drafts of donor materials in collaboration with S/PAs staff (e.g., project timelines, work plans, MEL submissions, quarterlies, final reports, and other ad-hoc reports) that feature comprehensive analysis and require minimal copy edits.
• Fundraising and development – In collaboration with field team and LAC leadership, actively contribute to program design conversations and log frame development; draft proposal narrative and annexes; and incorporate feedback in timely manner. Review budget narratives and other components prepared by S/PAs. Contribute to the development of new project ideas.
• Staff Management –
• Support hiring processes for POs, S/PAs, and interns.
• Coach, motivate, and ensure professional growth and development of staff. Lead performance review cycle for supervisee.
• Operations –
• Oversee the process of organizing events with external parties in compliance with Freedom House policies and donor regulations. Develop high-level meeting materials (talking points, briefings, PowerPoint slide content).
• Provide guidance on travel arrangements (flights, hotels, transportation). Ensure that flights are compliant with donor regulations (Fly America Act and Open Skies). Coordinate with travelers and LAC leadership to approve travel authorizations. Organize meetings and finalize trip itineraries detailing meeting schedule, country-specific travel details, and briefing materials.
• In coordination with LAC Leadership, oversee trip planning and as needed provide support to S/PAs.
• Compile own business expense report and review those of other travelers.
• Review credit card reconciliations.
• Flag security issues to supervisor as they occur. Follow established security protocols for file management, traveling, and communications with field staff and local partner organization.
• External Relations –
• Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with external stakeholders, including other implementing organizations, grantees, and local partner organizations.
• Identify outside meetings and events relevant to job. Attend outside meetings and events as requested and prepare notes for the supervisor. Represent Freedom House to external audiences at meetings and events; speak articulately about Freedom House's mission and programming as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelors’ degree in international affairs, public management, political science, or a related field
• Master's degree in international affairs, public management, political science, or a related field
Experience:
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years of experience directly managing projects. Supervisory experience is desired.
• Experience living, volunteering, working, or studying in the LAC region is highly desired.
• Experience managing grant/cooperative agreements, including USG funding, is highly desired.
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Full professional proficiency in Spanish and English (written, verbal) is required.
• Familiarity with human rights or democracy-related issues in the LAC region is required.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrable desire for personal excellence. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
• Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all background to apply. Diverse backgrounds relevant to the countries in which we have programming are a welcome asset.
• Freedom House provides a strong benefits package, including a 403(b)-retirement account, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision premiums, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this role is $67,000 to $72,000 annualized, dependent upon experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions :
• General working office environment or telework.
• May require long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors Show more details...
via LinkedIn
posted_at: 7 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people... from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people... from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Position Summary
The Senior Program Associate will support an impactful and growing portfolio focused on religious freedom and supporting nascent diaspora groups in Asia. The Senior Program Associate is responsible for supporting program implementation of the assigned regional portfolio, including program and financial administration, logistical support, reporting, related research, and devote a large percentage of their time to supporting relationship management with target-community stakeholders. The Senior Program Associate will support other programs as circumstances and resources permit.
The Senior Program Associate will report to a Program Manager and will work closely with other members of the Freedom House’s Asia Programs team.
This position will work a hybrid schedule from the DC metropolitan region and will require occasional presence in the Washington, DC office.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Support the timely and compliant implementation of program activities under the regional portfolio and document program results.
• Devote substantial percentage of time to supporting outreach and communication with target community stakeholders in both English and the target-community language.
• Support the preparation of program deliverables, including work plans, quarterly reports, and other program materials.
• Support financial management for programs including maintaining program budget tracking systems, monitoring spending, preparing and tracking payment requests and preparing financial updates and reports.
• Draft contracts for consultants and vendors.
• Support the management of program logistics including organizing and maintaining records of meetings and events.
• Conduct program-related research.
• Develop and manage professional relationships with grantees and other local organizations, peer organizations, and donors.
• Organize and attend events and meetings related to Freedom House programs or regional interests, taking notes and reporting to the team.
• Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
• At least two years of experience supporting or managing USG donor-funded projects, including supporting the management of grants and budgets and implementation of program activities, and preparing program reports.
• Verbal and written fluency in English and a Turkic language.
• A demonstrated interest in human rights and international development, including diaspora community development.
• Experience organizing meetings.
• Knowledge of specific beneficiary communities required.
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Verbal and written fluency in English and a Turkic language.
• Mastery of MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the management and creation of budgets in Excel.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and USG grant-related compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining accurate databases and records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently produce timely quality work.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize work and to multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of and consideration for ensuring digital and physical security protocols are followed.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrable desire for personal excellence. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
• Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all background to apply. Diverse backgrounds relevant to the countries in which we have programming are a welcome asset.
• Freedom House provides a strong benefits package, including a 403(b)-retirement account, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision premiums, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this role is $56,000 to $59,000 annualized, dependent upon experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telework.
• May require long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors Show more details...
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people... from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Position Summary
The Senior Program Associate will support an impactful and growing portfolio focused on religious freedom and supporting nascent diaspora groups in Asia. The Senior Program Associate is responsible for supporting program implementation of the assigned regional portfolio, including program and financial administration, logistical support, reporting, related research, and devote a large percentage of their time to supporting relationship management with target-community stakeholders. The Senior Program Associate will support other programs as circumstances and resources permit.
The Senior Program Associate will report to a Program Manager and will work closely with other members of the Freedom House’s Asia Programs team.
This position will work a hybrid schedule from the DC metropolitan region and will require occasional presence in the Washington, DC office.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Support the timely and compliant implementation of program activities under the regional portfolio and document program results.
• Devote substantial percentage of time to supporting outreach and communication with target community stakeholders in both English and the target-community language.
• Support the preparation of program deliverables, including work plans, quarterly reports, and other program materials.
• Support financial management for programs including maintaining program budget tracking systems, monitoring spending, preparing and tracking payment requests and preparing financial updates and reports.
• Draft contracts for consultants and vendors.
• Support the management of program logistics including organizing and maintaining records of meetings and events.
• Conduct program-related research.
• Develop and manage professional relationships with grantees and other local organizations, peer organizations, and donors.
• Organize and attend events and meetings related to Freedom House programs or regional interests, taking notes and reporting to the team.
• Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
• At least two years of experience supporting or managing USG donor-funded projects, including supporting the management of grants and budgets and implementation of program activities, and preparing program reports.
• Verbal and written fluency in English and a Turkic language.
• A demonstrated interest in human rights and international development, including diaspora community development.
• Experience organizing meetings.
• Knowledge of specific beneficiary communities required.
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Verbal and written fluency in English and a Turkic language.
• Mastery of MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the management and creation of budgets in Excel.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and USG grant-related compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining accurate databases and records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently produce timely quality work.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize work and to multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of and consideration for ensuring digital and physical security protocols are followed.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrable desire for personal excellence. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
• Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all background to apply. Diverse backgrounds relevant to the countries in which we have programming are a welcome asset.
• Freedom House provides a strong benefits package, including a 403(b)-retirement account, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision premiums, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this role is $56,000 to $59,000 annualized, dependent upon experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telework.
• May require long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors Show more details...
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Short Term Consultancy (Possibility of Longer-Term Position)
Senior Policy Advisor on Iran...
Location: Washington, DC
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around
Short Term Consultancy (Possibility of Longer-Term Position)
Senior Policy Advisor on Iran...
Location: Washington, DC
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Overview Of Consultancy
The Senior Policy Advisor for Iran will play a leading role in crafting Freedom House’s policy agenda and advocacy strategy for promoting democracy and human rights in Iran. This is a six-month position, with the possibility of extension based on funding.
Working in close coordination with other FH experts and through consultations with external partners , the consultant will develop policy recommendations, an advocacy strategy to advance that broader policy agenda, and coordinate the implementation of the advocacy strategy. As part of the strategy, Freedom House envisions close partnership with other groups and individuals to spur action by democratic governments, international organizations, and others to pressure the Iranian regime to end its repression and support the protesters. One hoped-for outcome is a broad coalition of interested actors who will work together to keep the global attention focused on Iran, urge global leaders to jointly pressure the Iranian regime, and build global support and solidarity for the protestors.
A primary advocacy focus for this position is the US government, with additional multistakeholder and international advocacy as relevant in accordance with the advocacy strategy. A key component of the strategy will include advocating for policies and legislation that build international support for a democratic Iran, drive increased support to the protest movement, and promote fundamental rights and freedoms for the people of Iran.
This role requires knowledge of one or more policy topics related to Iran or related international affairs , such as the current protest movement, US-Iran relations, sanctions, democracy and human rights issues and historical challenges to addressing this issue in multilateral bodies ( e.g. UN, EU, NATO). The consultant should have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders and to get things done.
This position has the potential to be longer-term with an expanded role. Pending additional funding, this role could be extended to a full year or longer , and could be expanded to include the entire MENA region. Additionally, if the position is extended, it will also expand to include building additional MENA programmatic capabilities at Freedom House. Preference will be given to candidates with MENA – not only Iran – experience and programmatic experience .
Principal Duties, Responsibilities, And Expectations
• Leading development of policy agenda and positions and a related advocacy strategy for Iran. This includes determining which US and foreign government officials to meet with, which advocacy materials to produce, how to promote existing publications, and how to move existing policy recommendations forward.
• Authoring policy recommendations, policy briefs, congressional testimony, op-eds, press releases, talking points, and other advocacy materials as necessary, in close coordination with colleagues focused on Iran.
• Monitoring US legislative and policy developments and key international developments related to Iran to keep colleagues informed and recommend policy positions and advocacy interventions.
• Organizing and leading meetings and roundtables on key policy issues with subject matter experts, civil society partners, industry, and others to assess challenges to human rights in Iran and identify effective ways to counter the oppression by the Iranian government.
• Leading the preparation of Freedom House staff and democracy and human rights activists for meetings, hearings, briefings, press interviews, or speaking engagements related to Iran, and representing Freedom House at such engagements as needed , including the creation of talking points, briefing memos, letters, press releases, and other written products as relevant.
• Reviewing and recommending whether Freedom House should sign on to advocacy and coalition letters with partner organizations and other stakeholders around these issues. In addition, identifying and overseeing opportunities for Freedom House to draft and lead on coalition letters.
• Assisting with inputs for funding proposals for Freedom House’s work on Iran.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in regional studies , human rights, international affairs, political science, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
• Broad understanding of issues related to Iran, and detailed knowledge of topics related to sanctions, promoting democracy and human rights, US-Iran relations, and the rights of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and religious and ethnic minorities in Iran.
• Familiarity with policy debates surrounding the Iranian nuclear program, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iranian economic policy, and Iran’s involvement in multilateral bodies is desirable.
• Previous employment in democracy/human rights advocacy organizations, the US Senate, US House, US Department of State, USAID, White House, or similar, required, including hands-on policy or advocacy experience and the ability to demonstrate success at moving legislation or policy agendas.
• Knowledge of or experience with the United Nations and/or other multilateral bodies a plus.
• Demonstrated eagerness to grapple with complicated policy questions.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and report on policy issues, including demonstrated experience drafting legislation, policy memos, and other written products relevant to policy and advocacy work.
• Proven ability to build consensus amongst a variety of diverse stakeholders.
• Track record of strategic leadership.
Technical Skills
• Familiarity with social media for advocacy.
• Familiarity with the MS Office suite of applications.
• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
• Familiarity with task management software a plus.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to assess and recommend policy positions based on Freedom House’s lens toward bipartisan, pragmatic solutions.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Farsi language skills a plus.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Must be able to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders, and be able to translate complex financial issues into easily understood concepts.
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrates a strong desire for personal excellence and can inspire others to achieve as well. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds—particularly Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals from the LGBTI+ community, and people living with disabilities—to apply.
• Freedom House provides a competitive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement account with generous matching, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision programs, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. The payment for this consultancy is $12,500 per month for six months.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.
• As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General Working Conditions
• General working office environment or telecommuting.
• May require some long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
• This role requires daily exposure to potentially distressing news content, research, and personal stories.
• Potential travel for events and initiatives less than 10 percent of the time.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or telecommuting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DIRECTIONS TO APPLY
Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a 1- to 2-page resume and a 1-page cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
Cover letters should be responsive to the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the job description. Cover letters that highlight a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will be well received Show more details...
Senior Policy Advisor on Iran...
Location: Washington, DC
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Overview Of Consultancy
The Senior Policy Advisor for Iran will play a leading role in crafting Freedom House’s policy agenda and advocacy strategy for promoting democracy and human rights in Iran. This is a six-month position, with the possibility of extension based on funding.
Working in close coordination with other FH experts and through consultations with external partners , the consultant will develop policy recommendations, an advocacy strategy to advance that broader policy agenda, and coordinate the implementation of the advocacy strategy. As part of the strategy, Freedom House envisions close partnership with other groups and individuals to spur action by democratic governments, international organizations, and others to pressure the Iranian regime to end its repression and support the protesters. One hoped-for outcome is a broad coalition of interested actors who will work together to keep the global attention focused on Iran, urge global leaders to jointly pressure the Iranian regime, and build global support and solidarity for the protestors.
A primary advocacy focus for this position is the US government, with additional multistakeholder and international advocacy as relevant in accordance with the advocacy strategy. A key component of the strategy will include advocating for policies and legislation that build international support for a democratic Iran, drive increased support to the protest movement, and promote fundamental rights and freedoms for the people of Iran.
This role requires knowledge of one or more policy topics related to Iran or related international affairs , such as the current protest movement, US-Iran relations, sanctions, democracy and human rights issues and historical challenges to addressing this issue in multilateral bodies ( e.g. UN, EU, NATO). The consultant should have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders and to get things done.
This position has the potential to be longer-term with an expanded role. Pending additional funding, this role could be extended to a full year or longer , and could be expanded to include the entire MENA region. Additionally, if the position is extended, it will also expand to include building additional MENA programmatic capabilities at Freedom House. Preference will be given to candidates with MENA – not only Iran – experience and programmatic experience .
Principal Duties, Responsibilities, And Expectations
• Leading development of policy agenda and positions and a related advocacy strategy for Iran. This includes determining which US and foreign government officials to meet with, which advocacy materials to produce, how to promote existing publications, and how to move existing policy recommendations forward.
• Authoring policy recommendations, policy briefs, congressional testimony, op-eds, press releases, talking points, and other advocacy materials as necessary, in close coordination with colleagues focused on Iran.
• Monitoring US legislative and policy developments and key international developments related to Iran to keep colleagues informed and recommend policy positions and advocacy interventions.
• Organizing and leading meetings and roundtables on key policy issues with subject matter experts, civil society partners, industry, and others to assess challenges to human rights in Iran and identify effective ways to counter the oppression by the Iranian government.
• Leading the preparation of Freedom House staff and democracy and human rights activists for meetings, hearings, briefings, press interviews, or speaking engagements related to Iran, and representing Freedom House at such engagements as needed , including the creation of talking points, briefing memos, letters, press releases, and other written products as relevant.
• Reviewing and recommending whether Freedom House should sign on to advocacy and coalition letters with partner organizations and other stakeholders around these issues. In addition, identifying and overseeing opportunities for Freedom House to draft and lead on coalition letters.
• Assisting with inputs for funding proposals for Freedom House’s work on Iran.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in regional studies , human rights, international affairs, political science, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
• Broad understanding of issues related to Iran, and detailed knowledge of topics related to sanctions, promoting democracy and human rights, US-Iran relations, and the rights of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and religious and ethnic minorities in Iran.
• Familiarity with policy debates surrounding the Iranian nuclear program, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iranian economic policy, and Iran’s involvement in multilateral bodies is desirable.
• Previous employment in democracy/human rights advocacy organizations, the US Senate, US House, US Department of State, USAID, White House, or similar, required, including hands-on policy or advocacy experience and the ability to demonstrate success at moving legislation or policy agendas.
• Knowledge of or experience with the United Nations and/or other multilateral bodies a plus.
• Demonstrated eagerness to grapple with complicated policy questions.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and report on policy issues, including demonstrated experience drafting legislation, policy memos, and other written products relevant to policy and advocacy work.
• Proven ability to build consensus amongst a variety of diverse stakeholders.
• Track record of strategic leadership.
Technical Skills
• Familiarity with social media for advocacy.
• Familiarity with the MS Office suite of applications.
• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
• Familiarity with task management software a plus.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to assess and recommend policy positions based on Freedom House’s lens toward bipartisan, pragmatic solutions.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Farsi language skills a plus.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Must be able to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders, and be able to translate complex financial issues into easily understood concepts.
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrates a strong desire for personal excellence and can inspire others to achieve as well. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds—particularly Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals from the LGBTI+ community, and people living with disabilities—to apply.
• Freedom House provides a competitive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement account with generous matching, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision programs, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. The payment for this consultancy is $12,500 per month for six months.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.
• As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General Working Conditions
• General working office environment or telecommuting.
• May require some long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
• This role requires daily exposure to potentially distressing news content, research, and personal stories.
• Potential travel for events and initiatives less than 10 percent of the time.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or telecommuting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DIRECTIONS TO APPLY
Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a 1- to 2-page resume and a 1-page cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
Cover letters should be responsive to the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the job description. Cover letters that highlight a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will be well received Show more details...
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posted_at: 28 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Title: Program Officer, Eurasia
Location: Washington, DC...
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions
Job Title: Program Officer, Eurasia
Location: Washington, DC...
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Position Summary
The Program Officer will lead activity implementation for a new project that focuses on strengthening the resilience of civil society in repressive environments. The Program Officer will work in collaboration with other members of the Eurasia regional team, field offices, and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of project objectives in a complex programmatic portfolio. This position requires a high degree of team collaboration and is solidly engaged in a regional team under the supervision of a Project Director. This role also requires the ability to make difficult decisions in an ambiguous, constantly changing environment. This position is based in Washington, DC and is expected to work a consistent hybrid schedule.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• With supervision from Project Director, lead the planning and implementation of assigned project activities in accordance with the project workplan and learning objectives, in coordination with local and international partners and field offices.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality narrative quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc project reports for donors; draft annual workplans.
• In collaboration with Evidence and Learning staff, conduct the monitoring and evaluation activities, ensure timely documentation of all project activities and their impact.
• Track and analyze budgets for accuracy and draft spending projections and forecasts, propose corrective action when necessary.
• Continuously develop own expertise and networks by nurturing direct contacts with local stakeholders, coordinating with peer organizations, and proactively monitoring key developments, such as reforms, socio-economic and political changes, elections, status of relevant legislation, human rights situation, and international engagement on human rights and democracy issues.
• Develop regular briefings for internal and external stakeholders analyzing and summarizing key developments in the region and the project. Present the analysis to the relevant stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism and in-depth knowledge of details.
• Represent Freedom House at appropriate events and with donors, peer organizations, international partners, government officials, and other external stakeholders on the assigned portfolio.
• Identify opportunities for new collaborations, conduct background research on trends in civic activism, actively expand Freedom House's network of local partners and contacts in the assigned portfolio.
• Contribute to the development of Freedom House’s program, research and advocacy strategies for the Europe and Eurasia region; participate in the development of new project concepts and proposals.
• Travel to overseas locations to participate in or oversee project activities (less than 10% of time).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
• Master's degree in international affairs, public management, political science, or a related field or Bachelors’ degree in international affairs, public management, political science, or a related field + 2 years of applicable experience, in addition to the experience requirements below.
Experience:
• Four to five years of professional experience in civil society assistance programs, preferably with a U.S. nonprofit organization.
• At least three years of project administration experience on projects with multiple implementing partners, contractual and subgranting mechanisms, and direct activity implementation.
• At least two years of progressive experience in project design and proposal development for initiatives of varying complexity using the Logical Framework Approach, including performance monitoring and evaluation plans.
• At least one year of experience in implementing and reporting on projects funded by USG donor agencies, including budget management.
• At least one year of professional field experience in Eurasia.
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Professional fluency in Russian and English, both verbal and in writing.
• Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms; up-to-date understanding of the current socio-political landscape and its implications on the prospects of democracy in the Eurasia region.
• Strong understanding of history and culture of Eurasian countries and their interdependencies.
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to conduct research and write well-argued analytical pieces.
• Ability to develop and justify multi-year budgets, perform financial analysis using spreadsheets, and utilize findings for effective budget management.
• Ability to understand and interpret USG compliance regulations (2 CFR 200, ADS 200 and 300).
• Confidence in using project management information software (Planner, Asana, Trello or the like).
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with exceptional attention to multiple technical details.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate promptly in a courteous and professional manner, including with extra communication needed in a hybrid work setting.
• Ability to exercise critical judgment and poise in representing the organization at high-level meetings and in engagement with senior interlocutors from government, nonprofit and corporate institutions.
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrable desire for personal excellence. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deep commitment to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
• Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all background to apply. Diverse backgrounds relevant to the countries in which we have programming are a welcome asset.
• Freedom House provides a strong benefits package, including a 403(b)-retirement account, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision premiums, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000 annualized, dependent upon experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telework.
• May require long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors Show more details...
Location: Washington, DC...
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Position Summary
The Program Officer will lead activity implementation for a new project that focuses on strengthening the resilience of civil society in repressive environments. The Program Officer will work in collaboration with other members of the Eurasia regional team, field offices, and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of project objectives in a complex programmatic portfolio. This position requires a high degree of team collaboration and is solidly engaged in a regional team under the supervision of a Project Director. This role also requires the ability to make difficult decisions in an ambiguous, constantly changing environment. This position is based in Washington, DC and is expected to work a consistent hybrid schedule.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• With supervision from Project Director, lead the planning and implementation of assigned project activities in accordance with the project workplan and learning objectives, in coordination with local and international partners and field offices.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality narrative quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc project reports for donors; draft annual workplans.
• In collaboration with Evidence and Learning staff, conduct the monitoring and evaluation activities, ensure timely documentation of all project activities and their impact.
• Track and analyze budgets for accuracy and draft spending projections and forecasts, propose corrective action when necessary.
• Continuously develop own expertise and networks by nurturing direct contacts with local stakeholders, coordinating with peer organizations, and proactively monitoring key developments, such as reforms, socio-economic and political changes, elections, status of relevant legislation, human rights situation, and international engagement on human rights and democracy issues.
• Develop regular briefings for internal and external stakeholders analyzing and summarizing key developments in the region and the project. Present the analysis to the relevant stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism and in-depth knowledge of details.
• Represent Freedom House at appropriate events and with donors, peer organizations, international partners, government officials, and other external stakeholders on the assigned portfolio.
• Identify opportunities for new collaborations, conduct background research on trends in civic activism, actively expand Freedom House's network of local partners and contacts in the assigned portfolio.
• Contribute to the development of Freedom House’s program, research and advocacy strategies for the Europe and Eurasia region; participate in the development of new project concepts and proposals.
• Travel to overseas locations to participate in or oversee project activities (less than 10% of time).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
• Master's degree in international affairs, public management, political science, or a related field or Bachelors’ degree in international affairs, public management, political science, or a related field + 2 years of applicable experience, in addition to the experience requirements below.
Experience:
• Four to five years of professional experience in civil society assistance programs, preferably with a U.S. nonprofit organization.
• At least three years of project administration experience on projects with multiple implementing partners, contractual and subgranting mechanisms, and direct activity implementation.
• At least two years of progressive experience in project design and proposal development for initiatives of varying complexity using the Logical Framework Approach, including performance monitoring and evaluation plans.
• At least one year of experience in implementing and reporting on projects funded by USG donor agencies, including budget management.
• At least one year of professional field experience in Eurasia.
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Professional fluency in Russian and English, both verbal and in writing.
• Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms; up-to-date understanding of the current socio-political landscape and its implications on the prospects of democracy in the Eurasia region.
• Strong understanding of history and culture of Eurasian countries and their interdependencies.
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to conduct research and write well-argued analytical pieces.
• Ability to develop and justify multi-year budgets, perform financial analysis using spreadsheets, and utilize findings for effective budget management.
• Ability to understand and interpret USG compliance regulations (2 CFR 200, ADS 200 and 300).
• Confidence in using project management information software (Planner, Asana, Trello or the like).
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with exceptional attention to multiple technical details.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate promptly in a courteous and professional manner, including with extra communication needed in a hybrid work setting.
• Ability to exercise critical judgment and poise in representing the organization at high-level meetings and in engagement with senior interlocutors from government, nonprofit and corporate institutions.
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrable desire for personal excellence. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deep commitment to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
• Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all background to apply. Diverse backgrounds relevant to the countries in which we have programming are a welcome asset.
• Freedom House provides a strong benefits package, including a 403(b)-retirement account, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision premiums, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000 annualized, dependent upon experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telework.
• May require long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Job Title: Program Assistant, EAP, IPD
Location: Washington, DC...
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions
Job Title: Program Assistant, EAP, IPD
Location: Washington, DC...
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Position Summary
The Program Assistant provides administrative support for various aspects of implementation of the relevant Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) portfolio, including supporting the Program Director and the Deputy Director with administrative tasks. The position also provides logistical support, financial processing assistance, and carries out other assignments as needed for the portfolio and the EAP team. This position requires written authorization from the immediate supervisor before working in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Program Support:
• Organize EAP-wide and other EAP-related meetings, including developing and keeping track of meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and meeting logistics
• Maintain EAP’s shared files and documents
• Maintain EAP’s travel calendar and trip reports
• Manage contracts and payments to EAP vendors and consultants
• Support the advancement of EAP initiatives and the strategic plan
• Provide logistical support to EAP working groups
• Support EAP Director in researching trainings and learning opportunities for staff
• Provide research assistance and analysis related to political and social developments in assigned thematic portfolio
• Support ongoing programmatic work by contributing to the development of additional tools, fact sheets
• Support for Emergency and Rapid Response Assistance:
• Provide support for tracking, outreach, receipt, review, vetting, case development, and funding of emergency cases by regional specialists
• Directly process emergency cases as needed and as assigned, under close supervision by senior program staff
• External Relations:
• Develop effective professional relationships with EAP peer organizations and partners, and donors
• Attend outside meetings and events as requested and prepare notes for team
• Assist in editing/drafting press releases, articles, and briefing books, as needed
• Organize events and meetings in DC and abroad related to Freedom House programs
• Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology, or other social science or related field. Years of applicable experience as a Program or Administrative Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement on a 1:1 basis.
Experience:
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience; some living and/or working experience outside of the U.S. is preferred
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency is a second language, such as Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, Mandarin is a plus
• Mastery of MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to apply accurate and strong database and records management skills
• Ability to master digital security tools and use them consistently and with good judgment
• Strong ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness regarding all aspects of work at all times
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively as an effective team member and with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Exhibit strong and sustained commitment to Freedom House’s mission
• Show good stewardship in use of Freedom House resources
• Willingness to reflect, learn, and adapt
• Respond promptly to stakeholder needs, and solicit stakeholder feedback to improve service quality
• Exhibit ethical and professional conduct at all times, consistently use good judgement and adhere to all policies and procedures
• Demonstrate strong desire for excellence, and desire to inspire others to attain professional excellence
• Assess own strengths and weaknesses, pursue training and development opportunities, and strive to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities
Additional Information
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this role is $46,000 to $48,000 annualized, dependent upon experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telework
• May require long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks or attend events
• Travel within Washington, D.C.; occasional travel outside of the U.S. may be required (less than 20% of time)
• Exposed to outside weather conditions when required to attend event venues or travel
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Sedentary, regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; constantly talk, hear and understand speech at normal levels using a telephone. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and bend over, reach overhead, use hands, wrists and fingers, to grasp, push, pull, move, handle, feel, and type. Constantly required to use close vision and distance vision for regular computer work. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. to waist height.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors Show more details...
Location: Washington, DC...
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
Position Summary
The Program Assistant provides administrative support for various aspects of implementation of the relevant Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) portfolio, including supporting the Program Director and the Deputy Director with administrative tasks. The position also provides logistical support, financial processing assistance, and carries out other assignments as needed for the portfolio and the EAP team. This position requires written authorization from the immediate supervisor before working in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Program Support:
• Organize EAP-wide and other EAP-related meetings, including developing and keeping track of meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and meeting logistics
• Maintain EAP’s shared files and documents
• Maintain EAP’s travel calendar and trip reports
• Manage contracts and payments to EAP vendors and consultants
• Support the advancement of EAP initiatives and the strategic plan
• Provide logistical support to EAP working groups
• Support EAP Director in researching trainings and learning opportunities for staff
• Provide research assistance and analysis related to political and social developments in assigned thematic portfolio
• Support ongoing programmatic work by contributing to the development of additional tools, fact sheets
• Support for Emergency and Rapid Response Assistance:
• Provide support for tracking, outreach, receipt, review, vetting, case development, and funding of emergency cases by regional specialists
• Directly process emergency cases as needed and as assigned, under close supervision by senior program staff
• External Relations:
• Develop effective professional relationships with EAP peer organizations and partners, and donors
• Attend outside meetings and events as requested and prepare notes for team
• Assist in editing/drafting press releases, articles, and briefing books, as needed
• Organize events and meetings in DC and abroad related to Freedom House programs
• Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology, or other social science or related field. Years of applicable experience as a Program or Administrative Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement on a 1:1 basis.
Experience:
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience; some living and/or working experience outside of the U.S. is preferred
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency is a second language, such as Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, Mandarin is a plus
• Mastery of MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to apply accurate and strong database and records management skills
• Ability to master digital security tools and use them consistently and with good judgment
• Strong ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness regarding all aspects of work at all times
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively as an effective team member and with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Exhibit strong and sustained commitment to Freedom House’s mission
• Show good stewardship in use of Freedom House resources
• Willingness to reflect, learn, and adapt
• Respond promptly to stakeholder needs, and solicit stakeholder feedback to improve service quality
• Exhibit ethical and professional conduct at all times, consistently use good judgement and adhere to all policies and procedures
• Demonstrate strong desire for excellence, and desire to inspire others to attain professional excellence
• Assess own strengths and weaknesses, pursue training and development opportunities, and strive to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities
Additional Information
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this role is $46,000 to $48,000 annualized, dependent upon experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telework
• May require long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks or attend events
• Travel within Washington, D.C.; occasional travel outside of the U.S. may be required (less than 20% of time)
• Exposed to outside weather conditions when required to attend event venues or travel
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Sedentary, regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; constantly talk, hear and understand speech at normal levels using a telephone. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and bend over, reach overhead, use hands, wrists and fingers, to grasp, push, pull, move, handle, feel, and type. Constantly required to use close vision and distance vision for regular computer work. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. to waist height.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Position Title: Program Officer - Emergency Assistance Program (EAP)
Location: Washington, DC...
Position Summary
Freedom House’s Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) provides rapid response funding and other support to human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) that are under threat or attack because of their work to promote and protect human rights. The Program Officer will support the work of Freedom House EAP by providing
Position Title: Program Officer - Emergency Assistance Program (EAP)
Location: Washington, DC...
Position Summary
Freedom House’s Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) provides rapid response funding and other support to human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) that are under threat or attack because of their work to promote and protect human rights. The Program Officer will support the work of Freedom House EAP by providing emergency assistance to at-risk human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) in South Asia region through the maintenance of regional networks, robust vetting of cases, strategic outreach and overall support for programmatic needs for the broader emergency assistance program.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Case Processing.
• Oversee day-to-day management of emergency cases in order to provide small grants to at-risk HRDs and CSOs including the tracking of region-specific emergency assistance requests, case vetting, and coordination of grant dispersal and financial reconciliation
• Build and maintain a robust network of trusted and verified international and local partners in order to monitor key regional developments regarding human rights violations, receive quality cases, and proactively respond to the needs of frontline activists
• Conduct periodic assessment of the political situation, the operational space for civil society and human rights defenders and religious communities, and provide verbal and/or written reports to the Director or program leads on significant developments
• Proactively take leadership on emerging crises in their region of concern, with support from colleagues on EAP regional and program teams; ensure that program leads and the Director are aware of the response and can engage where it is relevant to program teams
• Professionally manage extensive correspondence with potential and actual program beneficiaries, references, trusted partners, and other related contacts using digitally-secure means of communication when relevant
• Provide backup for other regional specialists, as needed
• Meet overall program metrics for effective and rapid provision of emergency assistance; regularly perform self-assessments to strengthen effective emergency response
• Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly program reporting on a regional level, providing thoughtful and thorough input into weekly, monthly, quarterly, and closeout reports required by donors
• Provide reporting on country or regional level when requested by donors, FH executives, EAP director, Fund managers, or other colleagues, as necessary
• Identify opportunities and produce ideas for implementation of EAP sub-grants, and support fund staff in providing advice for project design and budget
• As relevant and as requested, occasionally contribute to FH publications and write website content, press releases, briefings, policy papers, etc.
Outreach.
• In collaboration with and with support from other regional colleagues and program managers, develop a regionally-specific strategy for grant-making and outreach
• Conduct outreach to HRDs and CSOs globally and regionally to develop and expand EAP’s trusted referral network and to identify needs, opportunities for engagement, and initiatives to be supported by EAP and/or Freedom House
• Develop effective professional relationships with national and international organizations to further EAP’s work and mission
• Facilitate meetings with relevant Freedom House staff and DC based organizations for visiting civil society members and other partners, with support from other EAP staff and EAP program teams, as needed
• Coordinate with and remain aware of the programming of Freedom House’s Regional Programs and NY based research programs and communicate regularly with colleagues based in DC and the field for relevant countries
• As needed, travel to assigned region and to other relevant meetings and conferences (including meetings of regional bodies) to conduct outreach, strengthen networks, and build knowledge of the social, economic, political, and human rights situation in the country(ies) visited; provide written trip report to colleagues and managers after travel in a timely manner.
• As requested, speak about EAP work and/or FH programming, with donors or partners, to visiting delegations, and at conferences or other external meeting
EAP Wide Responsibilities And Administrative Work.
• Ensure the security and integrity of EAP data, manuals, and materials, especially EAP case data
• Support EAP wide initiatives and working groups, as assigned
• Contribute to efforts to strengthen overall EAP effectiveness for case processing
• Ensure that all case-related data is up to date in EAP’s grants management database on regular basis
• Translate and/or review translations of EAP working documents, including, but not limited to, emergency assistance applications forms, rapid response grant applications, fact sheets, and impact reports
• Assist program staff in communicating with EAP grantees, partners, and others, in local language, as requested
• Provide administrative support to include filing, copying, faxing, collating and distributing documents
• Comply with all Freedom House and EAP policies and procedures
• Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in international relations, journalism, international development, public policy analysis, anthropology or sociology, or a related field
Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in civil society, human rights, and government engagement programs; previous human rights grant-making experience is preferred
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Must read, write and speak English and at least one regionally-specific language (preferably Hindi)
• Strong knowledge of human rights issues and civil society organizations in assigned region; existing networks with civil society organizations in relevant countries is preferred
• Ability to assess and address the security issues of threatened civil society actors; familiarity with digital security issues and tools (a plus), and safe communication with HRDs in high-risk environments
• Ability to travel to designated region and to the US
• Mastery of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of grants management databases preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet all goals and deadlines
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work and multitask to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available on weekends as needed
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness
• Strong interpersonal, inter-cultural and teamwork skills and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner to colleagues, stakeholders, donors, and partners.
• Excellent phone etiquette, pleasant demeanor, high work standards, adherence to procedures, and responsibility for assigned tasks
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrable desire for personal excellence. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this role is $64,000 to $70,000 annualized, dependent upon experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telecommuting.
• May require long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this description indicates the general nature and expectations of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job, and cannot reasonably encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by their supervisor. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time Show more details...
Location: Washington, DC...
Position Summary
Freedom House’s Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) provides rapid response funding and other support to human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) that are under threat or attack because of their work to promote and protect human rights. The Program Officer will support the work of Freedom House EAP by providing emergency assistance to at-risk human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) in South Asia region through the maintenance of regional networks, robust vetting of cases, strategic outreach and overall support for programmatic needs for the broader emergency assistance program.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Case Processing.
• Oversee day-to-day management of emergency cases in order to provide small grants to at-risk HRDs and CSOs including the tracking of region-specific emergency assistance requests, case vetting, and coordination of grant dispersal and financial reconciliation
• Build and maintain a robust network of trusted and verified international and local partners in order to monitor key regional developments regarding human rights violations, receive quality cases, and proactively respond to the needs of frontline activists
• Conduct periodic assessment of the political situation, the operational space for civil society and human rights defenders and religious communities, and provide verbal and/or written reports to the Director or program leads on significant developments
• Proactively take leadership on emerging crises in their region of concern, with support from colleagues on EAP regional and program teams; ensure that program leads and the Director are aware of the response and can engage where it is relevant to program teams
• Professionally manage extensive correspondence with potential and actual program beneficiaries, references, trusted partners, and other related contacts using digitally-secure means of communication when relevant
• Provide backup for other regional specialists, as needed
• Meet overall program metrics for effective and rapid provision of emergency assistance; regularly perform self-assessments to strengthen effective emergency response
• Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly program reporting on a regional level, providing thoughtful and thorough input into weekly, monthly, quarterly, and closeout reports required by donors
• Provide reporting on country or regional level when requested by donors, FH executives, EAP director, Fund managers, or other colleagues, as necessary
• Identify opportunities and produce ideas for implementation of EAP sub-grants, and support fund staff in providing advice for project design and budget
• As relevant and as requested, occasionally contribute to FH publications and write website content, press releases, briefings, policy papers, etc.
Outreach.
• In collaboration with and with support from other regional colleagues and program managers, develop a regionally-specific strategy for grant-making and outreach
• Conduct outreach to HRDs and CSOs globally and regionally to develop and expand EAP’s trusted referral network and to identify needs, opportunities for engagement, and initiatives to be supported by EAP and/or Freedom House
• Develop effective professional relationships with national and international organizations to further EAP’s work and mission
• Facilitate meetings with relevant Freedom House staff and DC based organizations for visiting civil society members and other partners, with support from other EAP staff and EAP program teams, as needed
• Coordinate with and remain aware of the programming of Freedom House’s Regional Programs and NY based research programs and communicate regularly with colleagues based in DC and the field for relevant countries
• As needed, travel to assigned region and to other relevant meetings and conferences (including meetings of regional bodies) to conduct outreach, strengthen networks, and build knowledge of the social, economic, political, and human rights situation in the country(ies) visited; provide written trip report to colleagues and managers after travel in a timely manner.
• As requested, speak about EAP work and/or FH programming, with donors or partners, to visiting delegations, and at conferences or other external meeting
EAP Wide Responsibilities And Administrative Work.
• Ensure the security and integrity of EAP data, manuals, and materials, especially EAP case data
• Support EAP wide initiatives and working groups, as assigned
• Contribute to efforts to strengthen overall EAP effectiveness for case processing
• Ensure that all case-related data is up to date in EAP’s grants management database on regular basis
• Translate and/or review translations of EAP working documents, including, but not limited to, emergency assistance applications forms, rapid response grant applications, fact sheets, and impact reports
• Assist program staff in communicating with EAP grantees, partners, and others, in local language, as requested
• Provide administrative support to include filing, copying, faxing, collating and distributing documents
• Comply with all Freedom House and EAP policies and procedures
• Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in international relations, journalism, international development, public policy analysis, anthropology or sociology, or a related field
Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in civil society, human rights, and government engagement programs; previous human rights grant-making experience is preferred
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Must read, write and speak English and at least one regionally-specific language (preferably Hindi)
• Strong knowledge of human rights issues and civil society organizations in assigned region; existing networks with civil society organizations in relevant countries is preferred
• Ability to assess and address the security issues of threatened civil society actors; familiarity with digital security issues and tools (a plus), and safe communication with HRDs in high-risk environments
• Ability to travel to designated region and to the US
• Mastery of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of grants management databases preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet all goals and deadlines
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work and multitask to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available on weekends as needed
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness
• Strong interpersonal, inter-cultural and teamwork skills and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner to colleagues, stakeholders, donors, and partners.
• Excellent phone etiquette, pleasant demeanor, high work standards, adherence to procedures, and responsibility for assigned tasks
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrable desire for personal excellence. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range for this role is $64,000 to $70,000 annualized, dependent upon experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telecommuting.
• May require long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this description indicates the general nature and expectations of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job, and cannot reasonably encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by their supervisor. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time Show more details...
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schedule_type: Internship
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people... from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify
About Freedom House
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people... from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
About The Learn Summer Intern Program
We believe we have a responsibility to build the capacity of young people so they might carry on the work to which we have devoted our careers. Additionally, we believe students will bring innovative perspectives, fresh ideas, and specialized strengths and skills sets to Freedom House’s work. The LEARN Summer Intern Program develops and educates future democracy and human rights professionals interested in working in a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and expanding freedom globally. Interns benefit from a dynamic, structured learning environment where they develop skills for future job placement and build relationships with professionals in their areas of interest .
LEARN Summer Intern Program Objectives:
L everage and apply the theoretical ideas and technical skills taught in the classroom.
E arn substantive experience in a professional setting (hybrid or virtual).
A ttend Freedom House sponsored workshops, lectures, and in-house events including lunch and learn meetings with the President, Executives, and other interns from various programs to make an internship with Freedom House a cohort experience.
R esearch career opportunities available and the education, competencies, and background needed.
N etwork with a diverse group committed to making a difference in democracy and human rights around the world.
Features of The LEARN Summer Intern Program:
• Feedback and mentoring from assigned supervisor, as well as a staff mentor to network and collaborate outside of assigned supervisor and team.
• Structured “Lunch and Learn” opportunities with Freedom House executives.
• Scheduled networking opportunities with senior professionals, colleagues, and intern peers.
• Workshops to advance professional development.
• Team-building and social activities that forge new friendships with other interns.
• An opportunity to formally present internship contributions and key learning aspects at an end-of-internship wrap up event.
Learn Summer Intern Position Summary
LEARN interns will be well-integrated into their assigned teams and may: take ownership of key aspects of project work, provide substantive input and analysis into new and ongoing programs, and contribute technical input, research, and data collection and analysis support. Interns will work closely with their assigned teams and will provide administrative and logistical support for program implementation and organizational processes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Internship duties will vary depending on assigned department, however, LEARN Summer Interns can generally expect the following general responsibilities and tasks:
• Assist with developing and writing reports, press releases, briefing books, and other material
• Conduct or assist with research on democracy, human rights and governance issues
• Monitor updates on sites, blogs, and social media sites; analyze results and trends for internal and external reporting purposes; and brief on potential program/other affects
• Assist with development of forms/questionnaires for data collection and analysis
• Contribute to strategy development and outreach
• Collect and input data, create and manage databases
• Respond to requests from Freedom House staff, consultants, donors and others in a timely manner
• Attend Freedom House staff meetings, as well as other internal and external events
• Assist with organizing events and meetings in DC and abroad
• Administrative and financial management support for team, including processing program /team expenditures and preparing financial forms, and management of internal and external correspondence, including correspondence containing sensitive data
Department-Specific Internship Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist in advocacy and outreach to congressional offices, executive branch agencies, foreign governments, and peer organizations
• Attend (virtually) and take notes on congressional hearings, other official proceedings, and events
• Research and track congressional activity on democracy and human rights issues
• Assist with the creation and distribution of external content for Freedom House
• Update and maintain our internal contacts database and assemble contact lists and other spreadsheets for advocacy efforts
• Assist with event planning and scheduling
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited community college, college or university
• A sophomore or above while participating in the program who has completed at least two semesters before entering the LEARN Internship Program
• A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
• Working towards an undergraduate degree in a field related to the scope of the posted internship. Undergraduates studying political science, international relations, communications, or journalism are strongly encouraged to apply, but applicants from all fields of study will be considered based on the internship department.*
• Any academic credit for the LEARN Internship will must be arranged with the college or university directly by the intern with support from the supervisor.
Experience:
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs and/or democracy and human rights, including protections for historically marginalized communities
• Demonstrated curiosity in exploring the complexities of transnational surveillance and harassment, as well as the ways to build institutional resilience to such practices in host states
• Experience conducting intensive online research and fact-checking
• Experience drafting and proofreading a variety of written products
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in additional languages welcomed
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and other communication skills required
• Self-starter and quick learner with the ability to set priorities for work
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and consistently produce error-free work
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to respond promptly to communication in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs required, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, as well as shared google docs and forms and other communications software required.
Department-Specific Internship Technical Skills & Abilities
• Political science, public policy, international relations, marketing/communications majors preferred
• Experience working for or with Congress preferred
• Knowledge of the US legislative system and processes
• Interest in and knowledge of democracy issues
• Ability to conduct oneself with appropriate comportment around high-level government officials
• Experience with Salesforce preferred, but not required
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
¨ Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrable desire for personal excellence. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
¨ Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House
¨ Interest in human rights, democracy, or international development concepts
¨ Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
Additional Information
• Freedom House LEARN Summer Internships take place June through August, with some flexibility in timing for undergraduate program timeframe variations.
• Internship schedules are anticipated to be 40 hours per week.
• Freedom House LEARN Internships are paid at an hourly rate of $16.10. Freedom House will also consider candidates who receive financial sponsorship for their internship from their educational institution. Freedom House does not accept unpaid internships.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship and must be resident in a location within the United States where Freedom House is already registered and compliant with state employment requirements
• Candidates should reside in the Washington, DC or New York City regions. Candidates outside of those regions may be considered for remote work on a case-by-case basis. If selected, such interns will be expected to accommodate Eastern Standard Time zone business hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
¨ General working office environment for interns in the Washington, DC and New York City offices.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
We invite all interested and qualified candidates to complete the online application, which includes the submission of a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the LEARN Intern Summer Program.
After application submission, you will receive an automated notification. Due to the large number of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications. Candidates who advance in the selection process will receive an invitation for a screening interview. Successful candidates in that interview will then meet with a supervisor and team members.
Please note that you may not be notified of your status until a final decision has been made. Only candidates who have been selected to move through the selection process will be contacted Show more details...
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people... from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
About The Learn Summer Intern Program
We believe we have a responsibility to build the capacity of young people so they might carry on the work to which we have devoted our careers. Additionally, we believe students will bring innovative perspectives, fresh ideas, and specialized strengths and skills sets to Freedom House’s work. The LEARN Summer Intern Program develops and educates future democracy and human rights professionals interested in working in a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and expanding freedom globally. Interns benefit from a dynamic, structured learning environment where they develop skills for future job placement and build relationships with professionals in their areas of interest .
LEARN Summer Intern Program Objectives:
L everage and apply the theoretical ideas and technical skills taught in the classroom.
E arn substantive experience in a professional setting (hybrid or virtual).
A ttend Freedom House sponsored workshops, lectures, and in-house events including lunch and learn meetings with the President, Executives, and other interns from various programs to make an internship with Freedom House a cohort experience.
R esearch career opportunities available and the education, competencies, and background needed.
N etwork with a diverse group committed to making a difference in democracy and human rights around the world.
Features of The LEARN Summer Intern Program:
• Feedback and mentoring from assigned supervisor, as well as a staff mentor to network and collaborate outside of assigned supervisor and team.
• Structured “Lunch and Learn” opportunities with Freedom House executives.
• Scheduled networking opportunities with senior professionals, colleagues, and intern peers.
• Workshops to advance professional development.
• Team-building and social activities that forge new friendships with other interns.
• An opportunity to formally present internship contributions and key learning aspects at an end-of-internship wrap up event.
Learn Summer Intern Position Summary
LEARN interns will be well-integrated into their assigned teams and may: take ownership of key aspects of project work, provide substantive input and analysis into new and ongoing programs, and contribute technical input, research, and data collection and analysis support. Interns will work closely with their assigned teams and will provide administrative and logistical support for program implementation and organizational processes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Internship duties will vary depending on assigned department, however, LEARN Summer Interns can generally expect the following general responsibilities and tasks:
• Assist with developing and writing reports, press releases, briefing books, and other material
• Conduct or assist with research on democracy, human rights and governance issues
• Monitor updates on sites, blogs, and social media sites; analyze results and trends for internal and external reporting purposes; and brief on potential program/other affects
• Assist with development of forms/questionnaires for data collection and analysis
• Contribute to strategy development and outreach
• Collect and input data, create and manage databases
• Respond to requests from Freedom House staff, consultants, donors and others in a timely manner
• Attend Freedom House staff meetings, as well as other internal and external events
• Assist with organizing events and meetings in DC and abroad
• Administrative and financial management support for team, including processing program /team expenditures and preparing financial forms, and management of internal and external correspondence, including correspondence containing sensitive data
Department-Specific Internship Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist in advocacy and outreach to congressional offices, executive branch agencies, foreign governments, and peer organizations
• Attend (virtually) and take notes on congressional hearings, other official proceedings, and events
• Research and track congressional activity on democracy and human rights issues
• Assist with the creation and distribution of external content for Freedom House
• Update and maintain our internal contacts database and assemble contact lists and other spreadsheets for advocacy efforts
• Assist with event planning and scheduling
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited community college, college or university
• A sophomore or above while participating in the program who has completed at least two semesters before entering the LEARN Internship Program
• A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
• Working towards an undergraduate degree in a field related to the scope of the posted internship. Undergraduates studying political science, international relations, communications, or journalism are strongly encouraged to apply, but applicants from all fields of study will be considered based on the internship department.*
• Any academic credit for the LEARN Internship will must be arranged with the college or university directly by the intern with support from the supervisor.
Experience:
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs and/or democracy and human rights, including protections for historically marginalized communities
• Demonstrated curiosity in exploring the complexities of transnational surveillance and harassment, as well as the ways to build institutional resilience to such practices in host states
• Experience conducting intensive online research and fact-checking
• Experience drafting and proofreading a variety of written products
Technical Skills and Abilities:
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in additional languages welcomed
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and other communication skills required
• Self-starter and quick learner with the ability to set priorities for work
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and consistently produce error-free work
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to respond promptly to communication in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs required, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, as well as shared google docs and forms and other communications software required.
Department-Specific Internship Technical Skills & Abilities
• Political science, public policy, international relations, marketing/communications majors preferred
• Experience working for or with Congress preferred
• Knowledge of the US legislative system and processes
• Interest in and knowledge of democracy issues
• Ability to conduct oneself with appropriate comportment around high-level government officials
• Experience with Salesforce preferred, but not required
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
¨ Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrable desire for personal excellence. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
¨ Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House
¨ Interest in human rights, democracy, or international development concepts
¨ Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
Additional Information
• Freedom House LEARN Summer Internships take place June through August, with some flexibility in timing for undergraduate program timeframe variations.
• Internship schedules are anticipated to be 40 hours per week.
• Freedom House LEARN Internships are paid at an hourly rate of $16.10. Freedom House will also consider candidates who receive financial sponsorship for their internship from their educational institution. Freedom House does not accept unpaid internships.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States independent from Freedom House sponsorship and must be resident in a location within the United States where Freedom House is already registered and compliant with state employment requirements
• Candidates should reside in the Washington, DC or New York City regions. Candidates outside of those regions may be considered for remote work on a case-by-case basis. If selected, such interns will be expected to accommodate Eastern Standard Time zone business hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
¨ General working office environment for interns in the Washington, DC and New York City offices.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or remote work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
We invite all interested and qualified candidates to complete the online application, which includes the submission of a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the LEARN Intern Summer Program.
After application submission, you will receive an automated notification. Due to the large number of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications. Candidates who advance in the selection process will receive an invitation for a screening interview. Successful candidates in that interview will then meet with a supervisor and team members.
Please note that you may not be notified of your status until a final decision has been made. Only candidates who have been selected to move through the selection process will be contacted Show more details...
via Indeed
schedule_type: Full-timesalary: 70K–85K a year
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Grants and Business Operations Manager,* *Africa Regional Program Team**
ABOUT FREEDOM HOUSE
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Grants and Business Operations Manager,* *Africa Regional Program Team**
ABOUT FREEDOM HOUSE
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an... unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Business Manager for the Africa Regional Program team reports to the Africa Program Director and oversees all administrative and financial aspects of the regional portfolio, working closely with the Regional Program leadership and Grants Administration & Compliance. This includes reviewing and approving grants, subawards, and procurement; budget formulation and monitoring; financial analysis and reporting; as well as monitoring grant compliance with USG, other funders, and Freedom House rules and regulations through the grant lifecycle. The position has a leadership role within the regional team, supporting the Director and Deputy Director by, for example, advising on funder requirements, projected and available resources, and the overall administration of the team. The position is part of a cohort of Business Managers across the International Programs Division, all of whom work closely with Grants Administration & Compliance on overall grants management and reporting, as well as with Operations on administrative requirements. This position also closely collaborates with Freedom House’s Finance Department and may engage with funders on communications related to compliance and finance.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS
• Finance & operations – Working closely with Regional Program leadership and Business Development for USG proposals, oversee all financial and operational aspects of Freedom House’s portfolio in the assigned region, including budget development, monitoring and management of donor award budgets, annual projections, contract review/administration, standing up and/or closing awards, as needed, and monthly financial analyses. The manager also reviews and approves procurements, and some sub-awards, and may participate in hiring project staff and track and report on staff levels of effort.
• Compliance & grant management – Ensure that grants are executed in compliance with funder requirements through their full lifecycle—from pre-award planning to final reporting. In close collaboration with Grants Administration & Compliance and country teams, prepare and submit the quarterly federal financial reports in Payment Management System (PMS) and SAMS Domestic. Also contribute to reporting to private donors, as relevant, and support audit requests.
• Subaward management* –* Support program team in budget agreement negotiations with sub-recipient; originate or review subaward agreements (contracts, letters of agreement, and other contractual documents) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with donor requirements; assist program staff in monitoring sub-awardees for compliance with funder requirements, spending alignment with programmatic priorities, as well as Freedom House policies and procedures; work with program staff to review sub-recipient narrative and financial reports to ensure alignment and accuracy; approve payment requests, subaward agreements and modifications; track and file subaward-related data including quarterly reports, cost share, host government taxes, financial status, year-end subaward cash, contribute to the monthly subaward accrual process, etc. In close cooperation with Grants Administration & Compliance, prepare and review quarterly projections and draft monthly Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) reports.
• Knowledge management – Collaborate with Grants Administration & Compliance to maintain an organization-wide grant manual on compliance and financial management that includes workflow charts, instructions, templates, and checklists. Ensure internal control processes inside the Regional Program. Identify and support training and other learning opportunities recommended and/or provided by Grants Administration & Compliance, according to team needs and responsibilities. In close cooperation with Grants Administration & Compliance, develop and deliver financial trainings to build the team’s knowledge of grants administration and compliance and to integrate it into their everyday functions. Partner with other Business Managers and the Grants Administration & Compliance team to share learning and best practices.
• External representation – May serve, as needed, as the point of contact with funders and/or partners regarding Regional Program grants, sub-grants contracts, agreements, and other operational and compliance requirements as needed.
• Internal collaboration – Serve as key liaison and issue escalation point between programs, Operations, Finance, HR, and Grants Administration & Compliance, partnering to achieve the best outcomes for the Regional Program and the entire organization; collaborate with Business Development and Fundraising on the budget formulation for proposals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Coursework in business, finance, international relations, international development, and/or USG policies and procedures is desirable.
Experience:
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, including directly managing financial and compliance aspects of grants.
• Proven financial and/or project administration experience in increasingly responsible roles.
• Experience with financial management of USG-funded programs preferred, particularly at a non-profit organization.
Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of grants administration, and ability to analyze and respond to grants-related USG issues.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management and analysis.
• Understanding of OMB compliance regulations, including 2 CFR 200, USAID ADS, and other USG rules and regulations related to assistance awards.
• Familiarity with the MS Office suite of applications.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-service focus, and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must be able to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders, and be able to translate complex financial issues into easily understood concepts.
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrates a strong desire for personal excellence and can inspire others to achieve as well. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds—particularly Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals from the LGBTI+ community, and people living with disabilities—to apply.
• Freedom House provides a competitive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement account with generous matching, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision programs, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range is $70,000 - $85,000/year, depending on experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.
• As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telecommuting.
• May require some long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
• Potential travel to field offices less than 5% of the time
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or telecommuting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DIRECTIONS TO APPLY
Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a 1 to 2-page resume and a 1-page cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position. Cover letters should be responsive to the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the job description. Cover letters that highlight a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will be well received.
Accommodations : If you require assistance in the application or recruitment process due to a disability, please call 202-227-4308 or email hr@freedomhouse.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year Show more details...
Job Title: Grants and Business Operations Manager,* *Africa Regional Program Team**
ABOUT FREEDOM HOUSE
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an... unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Business Manager for the Africa Regional Program team reports to the Africa Program Director and oversees all administrative and financial aspects of the regional portfolio, working closely with the Regional Program leadership and Grants Administration & Compliance. This includes reviewing and approving grants, subawards, and procurement; budget formulation and monitoring; financial analysis and reporting; as well as monitoring grant compliance with USG, other funders, and Freedom House rules and regulations through the grant lifecycle. The position has a leadership role within the regional team, supporting the Director and Deputy Director by, for example, advising on funder requirements, projected and available resources, and the overall administration of the team. The position is part of a cohort of Business Managers across the International Programs Division, all of whom work closely with Grants Administration & Compliance on overall grants management and reporting, as well as with Operations on administrative requirements. This position also closely collaborates with Freedom House’s Finance Department and may engage with funders on communications related to compliance and finance.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS
• Finance & operations – Working closely with Regional Program leadership and Business Development for USG proposals, oversee all financial and operational aspects of Freedom House’s portfolio in the assigned region, including budget development, monitoring and management of donor award budgets, annual projections, contract review/administration, standing up and/or closing awards, as needed, and monthly financial analyses. The manager also reviews and approves procurements, and some sub-awards, and may participate in hiring project staff and track and report on staff levels of effort.
• Compliance & grant management – Ensure that grants are executed in compliance with funder requirements through their full lifecycle—from pre-award planning to final reporting. In close collaboration with Grants Administration & Compliance and country teams, prepare and submit the quarterly federal financial reports in Payment Management System (PMS) and SAMS Domestic. Also contribute to reporting to private donors, as relevant, and support audit requests.
• Subaward management* –* Support program team in budget agreement negotiations with sub-recipient; originate or review subaward agreements (contracts, letters of agreement, and other contractual documents) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with donor requirements; assist program staff in monitoring sub-awardees for compliance with funder requirements, spending alignment with programmatic priorities, as well as Freedom House policies and procedures; work with program staff to review sub-recipient narrative and financial reports to ensure alignment and accuracy; approve payment requests, subaward agreements and modifications; track and file subaward-related data including quarterly reports, cost share, host government taxes, financial status, year-end subaward cash, contribute to the monthly subaward accrual process, etc. In close cooperation with Grants Administration & Compliance, prepare and review quarterly projections and draft monthly Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) reports.
• Knowledge management – Collaborate with Grants Administration & Compliance to maintain an organization-wide grant manual on compliance and financial management that includes workflow charts, instructions, templates, and checklists. Ensure internal control processes inside the Regional Program. Identify and support training and other learning opportunities recommended and/or provided by Grants Administration & Compliance, according to team needs and responsibilities. In close cooperation with Grants Administration & Compliance, develop and deliver financial trainings to build the team’s knowledge of grants administration and compliance and to integrate it into their everyday functions. Partner with other Business Managers and the Grants Administration & Compliance team to share learning and best practices.
• External representation – May serve, as needed, as the point of contact with funders and/or partners regarding Regional Program grants, sub-grants contracts, agreements, and other operational and compliance requirements as needed.
• Internal collaboration – Serve as key liaison and issue escalation point between programs, Operations, Finance, HR, and Grants Administration & Compliance, partnering to achieve the best outcomes for the Regional Program and the entire organization; collaborate with Business Development and Fundraising on the budget formulation for proposals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Coursework in business, finance, international relations, international development, and/or USG policies and procedures is desirable.
Experience:
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, including directly managing financial and compliance aspects of grants.
• Proven financial and/or project administration experience in increasingly responsible roles.
• Experience with financial management of USG-funded programs preferred, particularly at a non-profit organization.
Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of grants administration, and ability to analyze and respond to grants-related USG issues.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management and analysis.
• Understanding of OMB compliance regulations, including 2 CFR 200, USAID ADS, and other USG rules and regulations related to assistance awards.
• Familiarity with the MS Office suite of applications.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-service focus, and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must be able to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders, and be able to translate complex financial issues into easily understood concepts.
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrates a strong desire for personal excellence and can inspire others to achieve as well. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Deeply committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds—particularly Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals from the LGBTI+ community, and people living with disabilities—to apply.
• Freedom House provides a competitive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement account with generous matching, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision programs, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range is $70,000 - $85,000/year, depending on experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.
• As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telecommuting.
• May require some long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
• Potential travel to field offices less than 5% of the time
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or telecommuting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DIRECTIONS TO APPLY
Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a 1 to 2-page resume and a 1-page cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position. Cover letters should be responsive to the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the job description. Cover letters that highlight a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will be well received.
Accommodations : If you require assistance in the application or recruitment process due to a disability, please call 202-227-4308 or email hr@freedomhouse.org.
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Position Title: Business Analyst
About Freedom House...
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their
Position Title: Business Analyst
About Freedom House...
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As part of the Financial Planning and Analysis team, the Business Analyst will work closely with the Director of Finance, a centralized Grants Administration and Compliance team, other finance staff, and program teams to assist in monitoring Freedom House’s departmental budgets, including international programs, research, policy and advocacy, fundraising and business development, and other overhead departments. The position is responsible for performing analyses of budgeted versus actual spending from funding sources such as the US federal government, corporations, foundations, and other international public agencies.
The Business Analyst will also assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports for internal management and the Board of Trustees. Responsibilities will also include cash management reports, federal and non-federal drawdown operations, enhancing and developing databases, analyzing and improving business workflow processes, ongoing analyses of the institution’s financial position, and research related to various regulatory and compliance requirements.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS:
• Treasury Operations – Support the execution and management of USG and non-USG funding requests. Prepare periodic drawdown requests based on actual and anticipated spending using data from internal financial systems and US government funding portals. Assist in the realignment of drawdowns to conform with changes in US government accounting regarding funding appropriations, data elements, and government subaccounts. Collaborate closely with Fundraising staff to reconcile and produce a weekly fundraising report.
• Annual Resource Planning – Support the preparation and management of the organization’s annual budget. Working closely with all departments and budget managers, project spending on existing and prospective commitments and new initiatives in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan. Assist management with revisions to annual budget based on changes in revenue on a periodic basis (e.g., mid-year review).
• Financial Reporting, Board of Trustees – Consolidate all departmental spending against budget (i.e., budget vs. actuals) including updates to full year forecast, in a detailed report and presentation to the Finance Committee, Executive Board, and the full Board of Trustees approximately three times a year. Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Director of Finance, and other heads of departments to ensure accuracy.
• Financial Analysis – Working closely with the Director of Finance, another Business Analyst, the Controller team, and various Grants and Business Operations Managers, provide monthly updates and perform regression analyses on project and grant spending through use of enterprise accounting software and other budget management tools and prepare monthly financial reports for senior staff. Assist with annual analyses of the organization’s benefits (e.g., US-based and international health insurance, dental insurance, etc.), fringe rate, and indirect rate. Create interim and final financial reports for private grants based on individual donor requirements. Prepare other unique reports for various audiences as requested.
• Financial Audits – Assist with management of financial audits such as the annual Single Audit, NICRA review, Form 990, and program or Federal agency specific audits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• C oursework in business, finance, international relations, and/or USG policies and procedures is desirable.
Experience:
• At least two years of direct financial planning and analysis, resource and budget management, or five years managing program budgets. Experience with financial management of USG funded programs preferred, particularly at a non-profit organization.
Technical Skills:
• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and analysis.
• High level of proficiency with Adobe and MS Office applications, and expert knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and higher-level Excel functions (macros, multi-table/multi-workbook indexing, conditional formatting, complex formulas).
• Experience using enterprise accounting software required, Jamis Prime preferred.
• Understanding of OMB compliance regulations, including 2 CFR 200, USAID ADS, and other USG rules and regulations related to assistance awards.
• Understanding of shared and/or allocated costs, such as overhead and fringe benefit rates.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-service focus, and ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Must be able to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners and funders, and be able to translate complex financial issues into easily understood concepts.
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrates strong desire for personal excellence and can inspire others to achieve as well. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds—particularly Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals from the LGBTI+ community, and people living with disabilities—to apply.
• Freedom House provides a competitive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement account with generous matching, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision programs, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range starts at $64,000/year, depending on experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.
• As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telecommuting.
• May require some long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
• Potential travel to field offices less than 5% of the time
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or telecommuting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DIRECTIONS TO APPLY
Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a 1 to 2-page resume and a 1-page cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
Cover letters should be responsive to the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the job description. Cover letters that highlight a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will be well received.
Accommodations
If you require assistance in the application or recruitment process due to a disability, please call 202-227-4308 or email hr@freedomhouse.org Show more details...
About Freedom House...
Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a nonpartisan non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As part of the Financial Planning and Analysis team, the Business Analyst will work closely with the Director of Finance, a centralized Grants Administration and Compliance team, other finance staff, and program teams to assist in monitoring Freedom House’s departmental budgets, including international programs, research, policy and advocacy, fundraising and business development, and other overhead departments. The position is responsible for performing analyses of budgeted versus actual spending from funding sources such as the US federal government, corporations, foundations, and other international public agencies.
The Business Analyst will also assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports for internal management and the Board of Trustees. Responsibilities will also include cash management reports, federal and non-federal drawdown operations, enhancing and developing databases, analyzing and improving business workflow processes, ongoing analyses of the institution’s financial position, and research related to various regulatory and compliance requirements.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS:
• Treasury Operations – Support the execution and management of USG and non-USG funding requests. Prepare periodic drawdown requests based on actual and anticipated spending using data from internal financial systems and US government funding portals. Assist in the realignment of drawdowns to conform with changes in US government accounting regarding funding appropriations, data elements, and government subaccounts. Collaborate closely with Fundraising staff to reconcile and produce a weekly fundraising report.
• Annual Resource Planning – Support the preparation and management of the organization’s annual budget. Working closely with all departments and budget managers, project spending on existing and prospective commitments and new initiatives in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan. Assist management with revisions to annual budget based on changes in revenue on a periodic basis (e.g., mid-year review).
• Financial Reporting, Board of Trustees – Consolidate all departmental spending against budget (i.e., budget vs. actuals) including updates to full year forecast, in a detailed report and presentation to the Finance Committee, Executive Board, and the full Board of Trustees approximately three times a year. Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Director of Finance, and other heads of departments to ensure accuracy.
• Financial Analysis – Working closely with the Director of Finance, another Business Analyst, the Controller team, and various Grants and Business Operations Managers, provide monthly updates and perform regression analyses on project and grant spending through use of enterprise accounting software and other budget management tools and prepare monthly financial reports for senior staff. Assist with annual analyses of the organization’s benefits (e.g., US-based and international health insurance, dental insurance, etc.), fringe rate, and indirect rate. Create interim and final financial reports for private grants based on individual donor requirements. Prepare other unique reports for various audiences as requested.
• Financial Audits – Assist with management of financial audits such as the annual Single Audit, NICRA review, Form 990, and program or Federal agency specific audits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• C oursework in business, finance, international relations, and/or USG policies and procedures is desirable.
Experience:
• At least two years of direct financial planning and analysis, resource and budget management, or five years managing program budgets. Experience with financial management of USG funded programs preferred, particularly at a non-profit organization.
Technical Skills:
• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and analysis.
• High level of proficiency with Adobe and MS Office applications, and expert knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and higher-level Excel functions (macros, multi-table/multi-workbook indexing, conditional formatting, complex formulas).
• Experience using enterprise accounting software required, Jamis Prime preferred.
• Understanding of OMB compliance regulations, including 2 CFR 200, USAID ADS, and other USG rules and regulations related to assistance awards.
• Understanding of shared and/or allocated costs, such as overhead and fringe benefit rates.
Personal Attributes and Characteristics:
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multitask to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibits unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-service focus, and ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Must be able to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners and funders, and be able to translate complex financial issues into easily understood concepts.
• Strong work ethic and desire for personal and professional development. Demonstrates strong desire for personal excellence and can inspire others to achieve as well. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Committed to nonpartisanship, exhibiting a strong and sustained commitment to the mission of Freedom House.
• Committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all feel that they belong.
• Works as an effective team member, successfully balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Additional Information
Diversity makes our work stronger. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds—particularly Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals from the LGBTI+ community, and people living with disabilities—to apply.
• Freedom House provides a competitive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement account with generous matching, commuter benefits, flexible hours, floating holidays, high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision programs, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and more.
• Salaries are commensurate with experience and based on pay grades that prioritize equity across the organization. Salary range starts at $64,000/year, depending on experience.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.
• As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Freedom House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
General Working Conditions:
• General working office environment or telecommuting.
• May require some long hours including evenings and weekends to complete tasks.
• Potential travel to field offices less than 5% of the time
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting or telecommuting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DIRECTIONS TO APPLY
Applicants are required to complete our online application form and to submit a 1 to 2-page resume and a 1-page cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications for this position.
Cover letters should be responsive to the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the job description. Cover letters that highlight a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will be well received.
Accommodations
If you require assistance in the application or recruitment process due to a disability, please call 202-227-4308 or email hr@freedomhouse.org Show more details...
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