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Social Affairs Officer (P4)

United Nations Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities/DESA

This individual will be responsible for promoting and facilitating the outreach and dialogue for the implementation of the rights of persons with disabilities within inter-governmental/non-governmental communities, especially academic institutions as well as among specialized constituencies in the disability community: to further policy dialogue and improve the knowledge base on the rights of persons with disabilities and the implementation of the Convention and other international instruments relating to disability. Read the complete position description and application procedure.

Project Manager, International Development And Disability

MIUSA

Mobility International USA (MIUSA), a national nonprofit organization founded in 1981 and based in Eugene, Oregon, promotes the human rights of people with disabilities through international exchange and international development. MIUSA seeks a qualified Project Manager with excellent international development, leadership, interpersonal, project management, writing and training skills to manage the USAID-sponsored Building an Inclusive Development Community project. This position reports to the Director of Programs and is the lead position for a team of staff working on this project. The position is based in Eugene, OR, USA.

Since 1998, MIUSA has been changing the paradigm of international development by framing the inclusion of people with disabilities as a human rights issue. With funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID), MIUSA serves as a bridge to promote inclusion and bring together disability and development organizations. MIUSA provides technical assistance, training and resources to disabled peoples’ organizations (DPOs), USAID Missions and development agencies through the Building an Inclusive Development Community project.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred in international development, international studies or related field
• Minimum two years field-based experience in international development, inclusion of people with disabilities in international development, or related fields, using a human rights framework and/or gender lens
• Five years experience managing complex projects with diverse stakeholders
• Experience managing federal grants and projects
• Experience managing project budgets and following financial procedures
• Excellent presentation and training skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, online research and data tracking
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Optimistic outlook with the ability to lead by example during difficult or stressful times Knowledge of one or more languages other than English strongly preferred
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally
• Passion for empowering people with disabilities in international contexts

Full job description available online at www.miusa.org.

To apply:
Applications are due by Sept. 5, 2008, at 5 p.m. PDT for initial consideration and screening. Position open until filled.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience including excellent benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. People with disabilities and others encouraged to apply.

Send detailed cover letter with “Project Manager” in the subject line, resume and list of references via email to crothvinson@miusa.org. Applicants may also send materials via postal mail to:
Mobility International USA
ATTN: CERISE ROTH-VINSON
Director of Administration
132 E. Broadway, Suite 343
Eugene, Oregon USA  97401

Program Director

Grantmakers for Education

The mission of Grantmakers for Education is to improve the knowledge, networks and impact of education grantmakers to help them improve student achievement and opportunities. Read the complete position description.

Executive Director

United States International Council on Disabilities

Job summary:  The United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD) is looking for a full-time Executive Director in Washington, DC.  USICD’s mission is to catalyze and help focus the energy, expertise and resources of the U.S. disability community and the U.S. government to optimize their impact on improving the lives of and circumstances of people with disabilities worldwide and to be an active member of the global disability rights movement.  This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to join a groundbreaking organization supporting the rights of people with disabilities in the U.S. and abroad. As a member of a small team, and working with a Board of disability rights activists, the Executive Director will help shape USICD as it becomes the cutting-edge organization linking U.S. disability rights efforts to movements in other countries.  Responsibilities include: providing executive leadership for USICD to fulfill its mission; assuring organizational growth and development and providing sound financial management; providing strategic guidance for the development of policies, plans and programs; participating actively in implementing policies, plans and programs and overseeing staff in implementation efforts.  The Executive Director will represent and serves as a key spokesperson for USICD publicly, to national and international non-governmental organizations, and to policymakers within the U.S. government.

Qualifications summary:   Dynamic, energetic leader with global perspective and experience in building and developing non-profit organizations. Demonstrated experience in fundraising and financial management.  Willingness to assume a range of responsibilities during the early phases of growth, as the organization seeks to evolve from a primarily volunteer organization to a fully-staffed and well-funded organization with high visibility, nationally and internationally. Passion and commitment to advancing the rights of people with disabilities.  Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in related field a plus.  First-hand experience with disability preferred.

Applicants should provide a cover letter, a resume a writing sample and three references no later than September 15, 2008.

Please e-mail responses or inquiries to Marca Bristo, USICD President, attn.: Vanessa Reyes at vreyes@accessliving.org. 

Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer

MIT Alumni Association

The executive committee of the MIT Alumni Association's board of directors is conducting a search for the Association's next Executive Vice President (EVP) and CEO. Under the direction of the EVP, the Alumni Association engages alumni with the Institute and with one another through worldwide events, web-based services, and involvement in fund-raising for the Institute. Read the complete position description.

Program Officer - Environment

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation seeks a Program Officer for its Environment program.  The Foundation’s Environment program supports the work of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in two primary areas: conservation of freshwater ecosystems and international finance for sustainability.  The program also has a grantmaking interest in growth management and urban revitalization, which is geographically limited to the state of Michigan.  The Mott Foundation made 74 environmental grants in 2007, totaling more than $14 million. Please read the complete position description and application.

Program Officer, National Security Human Rights Collaborative Fund

Proteus Fund

The Proteus Fund is a publicly supported foundation based in Amherst, MA, that supports organizations working to advance social justice and the common good. The Proteus Fund is seeking a full-time program officer to lead the National Security Human Rights Collaborative Fund, our newly established collaborative program supporting work to restore human rights and promote progressive national security policy.  The NSHR Program Officer could be based anywhere in the United States, with a preference for the east coast. Read the announcement and complete job description.

Program Officer

F.B. Heron Foundation

The F.B. Heron Foundation is seeking to fill a program officer position. The foundation's mission is helping low-income people and communities to help themselves. Program areas are focused on wealth creation and preservation strategies, specifically home ownership, enterprise development and access to capital. The program officer will develop and manage a portfolio of grants and program-related investments. For more information, please see the attached position description, or visit our Web site at www.heronfdn.org.

Deputy Director, Rehabilitation Services Administration

District of Columbia

The Deputy Director for RSA is responsible for leading, planning, administering and directing a comprehensive program designed to provide for needs assessment, development and implementation of state plans, provision of resource allocations development of programs priorities and vocational rehabilitation services to residents of the District with physical and mental disabilities that lead to employment, self sufficiency and or independence. Determines eligibility for federal social security disability programs.

Read the detailed job description, qualification requirements and apply online: Go to https://erecruit.pshcm.asmp.dc.gov; click on View Job Postings/Apply for Jobs; then sort to reference number 10786. (Tip: when you reach the job listings page, clicking on the Reference number column - the first column on the left - will sort that column, making it easier to find the desired posting.)

Vice President of Philanthropic Services

Denver Foundation

The Denver Foundation seeks dynamic leader for Vice President of Philanthropic Services to manage all aspects of high level development program including donor services, annual fund, major and planned gifts. Solid successful management and extensive nonprofit experience as well as knowledge of the Denver Metro area strongly desired. For a complete job description: www.denverfoundation.org. Send resume and cover letter to: hr_psg@denverfoundation.org, by mail to 55 Madison St., 8th Floor, Denver, CO 80206 or fax to 303-300-6547. Deadline: June 30, 2008.

Director of Programs

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice works for social, racial and economic justice in the U.S. and internationally. Our grantmaking, capacity-building and philanthropic advocacy programs promote and support the work of Lesbian, Trans and LGBTI social change organizations in the U.S., Africa, Asia/Pacific, the Caribbean, Latin America, Eastern Europe/Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Middle East. We also support individual artists through the Lesbian Writers Fund and the Lesbian Visual Artists Funds.

Key responsibilities of this role include program development, coordination and evaluation; management; and fundraising, Communications, and philanthropic advocacy. Read the complete position description.