Policy Career Development Newsletter

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Tuesday May 5th, 2009

What: “Running One MIIS” Open Session on Advancement; Facilitator – Beth McDermott
When: Tue May 5 12pm – 1:30pm
Where: McCone Board Room
Description: Part of a series of open meetings for the MIIS community to ask questions and provide input on reorganization and integration changes.

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Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something!
–Henry David Thoreau

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Assistant Director, Young Atlanticist Program for the Atlantic Council of the United States

The Atlantic Council of the United States promotes constructive U.S. leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic community in meeting the international challenges of the 21st century. The Council embodies a non-partisan network of leaders who aim to bring ideas to power and to give power to ideas by: stimulating dialogue and discussion about critical international issues with a view to enriching public debate and promoting consensus on appropriate responses in the Administration, the Congress, the corporate and nonprofit sectors, and the media in the United States and among leaders in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

The Council is currently seeking an entrepreneurial, organized, and self-starting individual to lead and grow its Young Atlanticist Program. The program aims to build a community of emerging leaders working for closer Euro-Atlantic cooperation based on common values, as well as closer ties with young leaders in other regions of the world. Through international gatherings, innovative web-based social networking, and a long-standing intern program, the Young Atlanticist Program provides an important forum for young Atlanticists to engage with global leaders and network with other young professionals, as well as university and graduate students, who share common interests.The Assistant Director plays a leading role in expanding established efforts, developing new initiatives, and supporting fundraising efforts for the program.

Qualifications:

- BA in international relations, political science, education, or related fields, plus 3-5 years experience or MA in relevant discipline plus 2 – 4 years experience;
- Demonstrated excellence in written, intercultural, and oral communication;
- Knowledge of web/multimedia technologies and ability to be creative in their use;
- Strong background in European affairs, including extensive experience abroad and proficiency in at least one commonly used European language

Applications are currently being accepted!!

For more information and to find out how to apply visit here!

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Institutional Fundraiser and Programme Assistant for War Child in Kampala, Uganda

War Child’s goal is to empower children and young people in war-affected areas through community-based programs, which strengthen their psychological and social development and well-being by means of psychosocial programmes using creative arts to strengthen the psychological and social development and well-being of children.

As Institutional Fundraising Officer you are responsible for capacity building in (local) institutional fundraising in the (post)conflict areas in Africa where War Child Holland works. You will be based in Kampala, Uganda with regular travel to project areas within Uganda and in the region.

The Institutional Fundraiser will be working in the region for the following project area’s: Uganda, DRC, Burundi and Sudan

Your tasks:

- Identify potential institutional donor funding
- Represent War Child in external relations with potential donors and donor networks
- Developing concept notes, proposals, expression of interests in line with War Child strategic plan

- Develop, implement and evaluate a country funding strategy that identifies current and potential funding both for projects and coordination/organization

Length of commitment: 6 months (3+ days per week)

Qualifications:
Masters degree in a related field (e.g. Human Rights, International Development, Social Policy)

Applications are currently being accepted!

For more information and to find out how to apply visit here!

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Career Intern Program with the US Department of Agriculture

The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, environment, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Career Intern Program will prepare exceptional men and women who have diverse professional experiences, academic training, and competencies for careers in public service. Interns will participate in a 2-year program, that is designed to fine tune their skills and abilities.

USDA is a nationwide and world employer. It has employees located in 58 states and territories, and 57 foreign countries.

Professional Development:

- Two years participation in a formal training program to provide the skills needed for careers in the sciences and in administration

- Structured on-the-job training to learn to handle the everyday situations of a career at USDA

General Eligibility:

- U.S. citizenship

- Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree with an overall college GPA of 3.0 or better and/or

- Diverse professional experiences training, and competencies for individuals applying based on experience

- Demonstrate leadership potential, and community service

Internships are paid as determined by experience.

Applications are accepted year-round!

For more information visit here!

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Internship with Ocean Champions

Ocean Champions is an organization that ocean users, in concert with traditional ocean conservation organizations, are the key to saving the oceans. They believe that fishermen, divers, surfers, sailors, kayakers, boaters, beach-goers, environmentalists and others who have a direct and passionate connection to the oceans make up a huge constituency that has the power to persuade Congress and state legislatures to take action to protect our oceans. Ocean Champions in Capitola, CA in Santa Cruz County is looking for a summer intern to possibly continue work as a work-study student into the fall. Applications are being accepted for summer now!

Click here to see the Ocean-Champions Internship Description and to find how out to apply!

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International Flexible Intern In Ghana, Africa for Thirdway

Thirdway is an international volunteer-driven NGO advocating human rights through active, hands-on programs. With our focus in West Africa, particularly Ghana and elsewhere, we develop projects that promote self-sustainability in education, micro-credit, and human rights awareness. Thirdway hopes these programs will empower impoverished communities and lower crippling dependence on foreign aid. Ultimately our goal is to increase independence from the bottom-up while significantly decreasing the need for international aid organizations such as ours.

Based on experience, primary duties can include:
- Organizing fundraisers, benefits, and events for Thirdway’s projects in The Netherlands, Ghana and elsewhere in the world.
- Editing and preparing written materials for use in proposals, campaigns and organizational events.

Skills Needed:
- Passion for human rights, international relations, and humanitarian ethics.
- Languages: English and any other language
- Excellent written communication, copy editing and computer skills.

Personal expenses associated with positions are:

Ghana: Airfare. Accommodations, meals, and travel arrangements can be facilitated upon request.

Applications are being accepted now!

For more information and to find out how to apply visit here!

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Coordinator for the Justice Without Borders Project in Bamako, Mali for Migrants Rights International

Migrants Rights International (MRI) is a non-governmental organization and global alliance of migrant associations and migrant rights, human rights, labor, religious, and other organizations which operate at the local, national, regional or international levels. Its mission is to advocate for the respect, protection and fulfillment of the full range of human rights of migrants around the world and to foster unity and the inclusion of migrant voices at all levels of policy making. Its membership currently brings together over 500 organizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

MRI and OSIWA is in the process of designing a “Justice Without Borders” project, to develop a plan for a multi-year, multi-national legal and advocacy collaborative that will bring together partners in Africa and Europe to provide expanded legal assistance to Africans deportees, and to conduct strategic litigation and advocacy on human rights violations perpetrated against Africans during detention and deportation, in order to combat impunity and to push for change in violatory policies and practices. The first stage will look at partnerships in France, Spain, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal and Mali, and possibly Morocco, as well as international and regional legal and advocacy teams directed toward the African, European, and international human rights systems. In future stages of the project, partnerships in additional countries including Italy, Libya, Tunisia, and United Kingdom will be explored.

MRI is seeking a Project Coordinator to serve as the staff person in charge of overall implementation of Phase I of the Project (planning period to develop a multi-year project design). The Project Coordinator will work under the direction of the International Project Team (4 persons), particularly under the Project Co-Leaders (2 persons).

The Project Coordinator will:

- Work with Project Leaders, International Project Team, an international committee made up of potential partners and advisors, and National Teams to facilitate and participate in discussion on strategy and design of the Project

- To conduct research and development of ideas to facilitate discussion and long-term design of the Project

- Communicate individually or in small groups with partners and advisors to the project

- Help draft terms of agreement with research consultants, and supervise completion of contracts; edit and prepare research reports for publication

Commitment Required:

May 2009 through January 2010. The first three months will be a trial period.

Full time (40 hours per week) or part-time depending on qualifications and availability of selected applicant.

There is a possibility that the position will extend beyond January 2010 (but this is not guaranteed).

Salary: US $2,500 to $3,400 per month for full time, depending on experience and capacity.

Applications are currently being accepted!

For more information and to find out how to apply visit here!

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Microfinance Partnerships Manager with Kiva

Started in 2005, Kiva (www.kiva.org) is the world’s first person-to-person lending marketplace for the poor. Kiva’s goal is to reduce global poverty by letting internet users lend to low-income entrepreneurs online. Over $1 million dollars is raised each week on average, with a historical repayment rate of +96%. In 2008, Kiva was called the ‘hottest non-profit on the planet’ by FORTUNE magazine and named a Top 50 website by TIME. Headquartered in San Francisco, Kiva has a rare opportunity to bring together the best of the internet and microfinance to dramatically change our world.

Job Description:

As an experienced and highly driven microfinance professional, you will play a key role in shaping the expansion of Kiva’s MFI network in the region. You will be responsible for ensuring the healthy growth of Kiva’s portfolio, by driving and coordinating Kiva’s partnership selection, development and monitoring efforts. You will play a key role in improving the way in which Kiva partners with MFIs.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

- Help set the strategy for growth in the region
- Grow Kiva’s portfolio of quality MFI partners by working with Kiva’s local representative to identify, and market potential partners

Monitoring and Risk Management:

- Ensure portfolio quality through effective monitoring, evaluation and follow up
- Ensure due diligence through regular communications and partner site visits

Compensation & Benefits:

- Competitive salary, with high growth potential based on performance

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis!

For more information and to find out how to apply visit here!

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Fall 2009 Internship with The Fair Trade Federation in Washington D.C.

The Fair Trade Federation is the trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty.

One to two unpaid interns are needed to support the work of their office. Interested individuals who wish to gain a wide range of hands-on experiences in a non-profit trade association and to contribute to the growth of fair trade in North America are encouraged to apply. Monthly travel stipend provided.

The Fellow will:

- Prepare applicants for screening, including pre-screening applicant practices, reviewing supporting materials, checking references, and liaising with the Screening Committee for review and approval;
- Provide timely response to inquires from FTF existing membership
- Provide timely response to all public inquiries regarding FTF membership and fair trade

Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled in advanced undergraduate or graduate studies in business, international affairs, economics, non-profit management, or related fields.
- Prior knowledge and/or experience with fair trade, including participation in university or community activities, volunteering with a fair trade organization or business, or related activities.
- Previous office experience, particularly in non-profit organizations.

Applications are due June 30th, 2009!

For more information and to find out how to apply visit here!

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Literally millions of nongovernmental and non-profit organizations exist throughout the world, and new ones are forming all the time. When applying for internships and deciding where to go, how can you tell if an organization is really doing what it says it’s doing? Here are a few tips:

• Conduct a thorough Google search on the organization’s name
• Check the organization’s “partner” page on its website. If partners are listed, check a few of those organizations’ websites to ensure that the organization is also listed on their websites.
• If the organization’s website hasn’t been updated in quite some time (more than six months), this could be a “red flag” that the organization is not doing legitimate work
• If the organization is based in the US, make sure that it is a registered nonprofit. Most nonprofits will have 501c3 nonprofit status, which should be noted on their website
• If the organization is based in the US and has 501c3 nonprofit status, it should be listed on the GuideStar.org website: www.guidestar.org. With free membership to this site, you can see tax forms submitted and member reviews of organizations.
• Talk with a faculty member who’s work is similar to that of the organization’s mission
• Talk with a career advisor on campus. We can check to see if an alumnus works with the organization. If not, we may be able to identify an alumnus working in a similar field in the same city, state/province or country who should have a sense of who is doing what in the area.

Currently, we know of two organizations that should not be contacted for internships under any circumstances:

Good Morning Africa! (Ghana Office), www.goodmorningafrica.org
Nebraska Renewable Energy Systems, www.nerenew.com

If you know of any organizations that should be added to this list, or have additional tips to share with students, please feel free to comment on this blog or send me an email directly: jennifer.hambleton@miis.edu

April 24th-May 1st

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Saturday, April 25th 2009

What: Conservation Symposium
When: Sat Apr 25 10am – 6pm
Where: Irvine Auditorium, Monterey Institute campus, 499 Pierce St., Monterey, CA
Description: The Monterey Institute Conservation Symposium: The Monterey International Conservation Association (MICA) proudly host the first annual Conservation Symposium. The symposium’s focus “Covering the Costs of Conservation: Biodiversity, Forest Owners and Carbon-Natural Partners?” will feature a range of outstanding  speakers and sessions throughout the day, including Dick Rice, Chief Economist of Conservation International, and Stephan Schwartzman, Director for Tropical Forest Policy with the Environmental Defense Fund. Registration is at 10:00 a.m. in the Irvine Auditorium, with sessions running throughout the day.

A post-symposium reception will be held at Monterey Live, 414 Alvarado St. starting at 6:30 p.m. For additional information on the sessions and symposium, check out:

http://policy.miis.edu/international_environment_policy/mica.html or email conservationsymposium@gmail.com

MIIS IEP alumni are welcome to attend the symposium and the reception. RSVP is not required. We hope you will take this opportunity to join the students, staff, faculty and terrific speakers at the symposium.

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Friday, April 30th 2009

What: Trade Brown Bag Lunch

When: Friday April 30th, 12:15 

Where: Casa Fuente 434

Description: Interested in an International Trade Career? The Trade and Commercial Diplomacy Club proudly presents a lunchtimetalk given by President Beth Peterson- Women in Trade Northern California, Beth Peterson Enterprises

Beth Peterson is the President of Beth Peterson Enterprises, a consulting firm for global multi-national shippers and transportation providers, specializing in global trade management and supply chain planning. Prior to founding Beth Peterson Enterprises, Beth was Vice President of Marketing for Open Harbor where she was charged with leading the company’s marketing and solutions initiatives. Priorto Open Harbor, Beth served as the Vice President of Product Strategy for Qiva,Inc. Prior to this, Peterson managed Hewlett Packard’s U.S. import operations as the U.S. import operations manager and DHL Airways, Inc. where she was a logistics services manager. Beth has over 22 years experience in the logistics and international transportation business. She offers additional domain expertise as a licensed customs broker.

All students are welcome to attend!

Please Bring your own lunch.

Sponsored by the Trade and Commercial Diplomacy Club

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“The most successful person in the end is that whose success is the result of steady accretion. It is the person who carefully advances step by step, with their mind becoming wider and wider, and progressively better able to grasp any theme or situation — persevering in what they know to be practical, and concentrating his thought upon it, who is bound to succeed in the greatest degree.”

–Alexander Graham Bell

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Internship with the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy

The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy (IMTD) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1992 by Ambassador John W. McDonald and Dr. Louise Diamond. The mission of IMTD is to promote a systems-based approach to peacebuilding and to facilitate the transformation of deep-rooted social conflict through education, conflict resolution training and communication. The Institute is based in Arlington, VA, and has more than 1300 members in 31 countries. IMTD is supported by a wide range of key personnel, associates and interns. About 180 interns from 33 countries have worked at the Institute.

Headquartered in Arlington VA, the Institute’s projects currently include ongoing work in Nepal, Georgia, Libya, Kashmir, the Great Lakes Region of Africa as well as with the Dalai Lama’s Tibet Government-in-Exile. The Institute also does work with international organizations such as CARE and the World Bank, and has facilitated several dialogue groups in its Washington office.

The internship program at the Institute is competitive. Over the course of its history, IMTD has had over 100 interns from more than 20 countries. IMTD aims for each student’s internship to be of mutual benefit to the student and the Institute. IMTD encourages students to take advantage of the many learning opportunities offered by Washington, DC by participating in workshops, seminars, and conferences that are related to the interests of the Institute and the student.

Internships can be completed for academic credit. There is no set time period for internships, although they generally follow the year’s semesters. The minimum length of an internship is 2 months full-time, or 3 months part-time. Part-time interns are asked to work a minimum of 3 days each week.
Interns are required to:

- Be graduate students
- Have studied international relations, conflict resolution or peace studies
- Have demonstrated an ability and interest in multi-cultural work
- Have solid computer skills

Interns are desired to have:

- Participated in mediation work
- Traveled internationally
- Strong motivation
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Foreign language skills

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, apply now!

For more information about this opportunity visit here!

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Internship with the International Policy Centre for United Nations Development Programme in Brasilia, Brazil

The IPC-IG Internship Programme offers a selected group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to IPC-IG’s work and research areas. It is designed to provide support to IPC-IG’s research and training programmes and to complement the interns’ practical experience in various aspects of research on development issues. The Programme operates under the rules and regulations of the UNDP Internship Policy.

Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of IPC-IG. Assignments are available only on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) following the indicative schedule given below:

Option 1 – From February through April
Option 2 – From April through June
Option 3 – From June through August
Option 4 – From August through November
Option 5 – From September through December

Qualifications:

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. The following minimum qualifications are required:

- Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in the Social Sciences or Communications fields.
- Demonstrated interest in the field of development and relevant research experience and publications
record.
- Language skills: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in Portuguese and another
working language used by UNDP (Spanish or French) is a differential. Fluency in Chinese or Arabic is also
an asset.

Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis!

For more information visit here!

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