American Friends Service Committee · 4 hours ago
International Programs Peace Lovelace Fellow
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$42K/yr - $42K/yr
2+ years expThe American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice. The International Programs Peace Lovelace Fellow will provide analytical, programmatic, administrative, and organizational support to advance the peacebuilding goals outlined in AFSC’s strategic plan, working closely with the International Programs staff.
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Responsibilities
Track and monitor existing and emerging resources, innovations, and best practices globally and in the US around peacebuilding and civic rights and build and maintain a resource management system
Develop case studies, online tools, events, learning sessions, and presentations with IP staff
Support the IP Peacebuilding Director in efforts and events to strengthen AFSC partnerships with global peacebuilding actors and organizations, and help coordinate with AFSC’s US peacebuilding work
Support the coordination and management of AFSC’s Global Dialogue and Exchange Program
Work with the IP Peacebuilding Director, IP Associate General Secretary, IP Director of Program Administration, Regional Directors, and program staff across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America to support information, knowledge management (via Star Café and SharePoint), and training activities around AFSC’s peacebuilding goals
Support virtual convening logistics, including providing technical support using online communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams); identifying translation needs; communicating and coordinating with participants, facilitators, or panelists; and supporting the monitoring and reporting of virtual events
Support the IP team to design and develop content for the internal newsletters and communications
Support design, monitoring, evaluation and learning efforts and reporting requirements of the IP Team
Take notes during team meetings and share key points and actions items discussed
Qualification
Required
Minimum Education Required: Graduate degree or the equivalent. Related experience in social policy, peace studies, conflict resolution, political science, international relations, law, or a related area studies field is required
Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience would be required
Strong reading, writing, and analytical abilities
Strong analysis and research skills, and the ability to distil key points/themes out of large amounts of information
A systems thinking mindset and willingness to embrace complexity; strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to ongoing learning
Experience with peacebuilding themes and issues relevant to AFSC's work; an understanding of the political sensitivities of global peacebuilding work in the current geopolitical environment
Practical experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based platforms, such as MS Teams, Zoom. Experience with online collaboration tools (such as Mural, online whiteboards, and other collaboration options) is an advantage
Ability to work both self-directed and independently, and collaboratively as part of a team
Experience with long-distance collaboration, remote working arrangements and related requirements for communication and coordination
Excellent oral and written English language skills, including the ability to clearly document work and write reports
Ability to prioritize workload and yet remain flexible to shifting needs and changing situations
Flexibility to adjust work schedule to different time zones across AFSC's international program regions (Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East)
Strong attention to detail
Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC regarding issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff and demonstrated cultural sensitivity
Preferred
Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research and analysis a plus
International non-profit experience and experience living and working in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America a plus
Experience in designing or facilitating training and/or multi-stakeholder processes (in person or online) a plus
Knowledge of or fluency in one other United Nations language a plus
Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee, including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan
Vacation
PTO
Holidays
Company
American Friends Service Committee
American Friends Service Committee is a non-profit organization that offers employment, economic justice and human rights services.
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