Who: Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity.
What: A new program at CSIS, the Humanitarian Agenda, seeks to leverage the humanitarian community, help shape U.S. government strategic planning and policies, and increase understanding of both the vast challenges and new innovations in humanitarian efforts. Through public and private events, a congressional task force, and policy briefs, the program will examine opportunities for improving the delivery of humanitarian assistance and coordination between relevant actors. As a new, center-wide initiative, the program aims to integrate the full strength of CSIS experts into one central program.
CSIS’s Humanitarian Agenda is seeking an energetic and organized Program Coordinator to start in late May/June 2018. The successful candidate will be both a self-starter and a team player, possess exceptional communication skills, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The position reports directly to the Director of the Humanitarian Agenda.
Responsibilities cover the spectrum of project management from leading logistics for events to interacting with senior officials. Tasks include fostering relationships with key partners, preparing background materials, and planning a day-long conference. The Program Coordinator will also conduct research on current events in humanitarian assistance, with an emphasis on humanitarian access, humanitarian diplomacy, and U.S. policy and leadership. Specific responsibilities include:
• Develop and implement project outreach strategies to establish and support relationships with congressional, private sector, NGO, government, and academic stakeholders
• Monitor latest developments in humanitarian assistance
• Conduct spot and background research to support publications
• Attend off-site meetings, roundtable discussions, and conferences, etc.
• Communicate with senior U.S. and foreign government and private sector interlocutors, donors, and NGO partners
• Plan and support event logistics for public and private meetings, panel discussions, and conferences
• Design and implement social media outreach plans, primarily on Twitter
• Maintain and update program data, including program mailing lists
• Update web content to reflect project developments
• Collaborate with other CSIS programs on key deliverables
• Maintain, manage and analyze contact database through Salesforce software.
• Support program director including scheduling, media requests, expense reimbursements and travel
• Provide general administrative support for project staff
Qualifications:
Demonstrated interest in humanitarian assistance and global affairs necessary, work experience in related area a plus. B.A. in relevant field (international development/affairs or similar) and one to two years related administrative experience required. Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution. Must possess exceptional analytical and communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to general questions from donor partner, government representatives, media, and other external stakeholders. S/he should have demonstrably strong skills in project management and work well within a small team. Experience with and knowledge of internal CSIS processes and procedures is an added benefit.
Skills/Knowledge Required:
• Ability to work independently and also as a cohesive member of a small team
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with senior-level interlocutors
• Strong ability to organize and coordinate all aspects of high-level events and engagements
• Ability to be proactive in a fast-paced office
• Strong research and writing ability
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to foster relationships with a range of colleagues and partners with diverse interests, backgrounds, and dispositions
Interested applicants should submit resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample here.
Find the full job post online here.
For more information on the Humanitarian Agenda, please visit their site here.
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