Intern: Russia and the North Caucasus

Organization: Freedom House

Website: FH

Title: Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

Our Washington, DC, office currently seeks an Intern to assist with developing activities pertaining to Russia and the North Caucasus.

Majority of work will deal with the Russian North Caucasus region and human rights issues. The intern will be responsible for researching and keeping abreast of current news and events in Russia and the North Caucasus and updating the American Committee for Peace in the Caucasus website (www.peaceinthecaucasus.org) accordingly. In addition, the intern will provide support to the project staff by assisting with program development, research, and daily administrative duties as assigned. Occasionally, work related to Eastern and Central Europe will be required as well.

Qualifications:

• Interest in and knowledge of political developments in Russia and the North Caucasus, and human rights issues in particular.
• Advanced level of proficiency in written Russian.
• Native speaking proficiency in English.
• Ability to research and use good judgment in information dissemination.
• Readiness to learn and work with Dreamweaver software a plus.
• College degree or graduate student with research experience.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume by email or fax to:

 

Lorena Castro

Human Resources Recruiter

humanresources@freedomhouse.org

Fax: (202) 822-3893

Applications will be accepted until positions is filled. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. If any candidate does not have all required information, he or she will not be considered. Candidates are also requested to state where they viewed the job advertisement in their applications.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls, please.

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Managing Editor: Democratic Institutions Study--Eastern Europe & Former Soviet Union

Organization: Freedom House

Website: FH

Title: Managing Editor

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Freedom House is seeking a Managing Editor for Nations in Transit, its annual analysis of democratic development in the countries of the former Soviet Union, and Southeastern and Central Europe. The position is based in Freedom House's New York office. The principal responsibility of the Editor will be to oversee the editorial management of this publication. The candidate should have strong editing, proofreading and project management skills, and should be able to multitask. Duties will include, but are not limited to: providing editorial and research oversight for country reports, overseeing the administrative and editorial coordination of studies and reports, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of international affairs, with a focus on political conditions in the countries of the former Soviet Union, and Southeastern and Central Europe. Candidates should be familiar with assessment methodologies. Experience in research and writing on democracy and human rights issues preferred. Ability to speak more than one language is helpful. Master's degree preferred.

To Apply:
*Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. If any candidate does not have all required information, he or she will not be considered Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be notified. If you are not notified within 30 days, you have not been selected for the next step of our process** 
Applications will be accepted until August 18, 2010.

Contact Information: Lorena Castro

Phone: 202.747.7019

Email: castro@freedomhouse.org

Fax: 202.822.3893

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Program Officer - Eurasia

Organization: Freedom House

Website: FH

Title: Program Officer 

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The Eurasia division of Freedom House is seeking a full-time Program Officer to support ongoing activities in the Eurasia region. This is a Washington, DC-based position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support field offices in the region with program-related as well as financial and administrative needs. Participate in regular communications with field-based employees of Freedom House.
• Support proposal writing activities.
• Draft reports to funders.
• Monitor news and events in the region pertaining to human rights, democracy and fundamental freedoms.
• Ensure program compliance with Freedom House financial and administrative guidelines.
• Cover Washington DC-based events pertaining to the region.
• Participate as a member of the Eurasia team in all action, analysis and advocacy activities pertaining to the region.

Qualifications:

• Past experience in program management preferred, including reporting ability and knowledge of funder account requirements.
• A university degree in a related field. Graduate degree preferred.
• Russian language ability preferred.
• Strong communications skills.
• Some experience working on issues pertaining to the region.
• A strong appreciation of the need for human rights defense work.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume by email or fax to:

Yolanda Abner

Human Resources Manager
humanresources@freedomhouse.org

Fax: (202) 822-3893

Looking for candidate to begin as soon as possible, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. If any candidate does not have all required information, he or she will not be considered.

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