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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Global Green USA is looking for a Program Associate/Assistant for our Security and Sustainability Program, based in Washington, D.C. Duties: - Assist Program Director in planning and implementation of projects and strategies to promote the safe and environmentally sound destruction of weapons stockpiles globally as well as improving the international nonproliferation regime;
- Liaise with congressional offices, executive agencies, think-tanks, academia, and NGOs on threat reduction, weapons destruction, nonproliferation, arms control, international security and environmental cleanup issues.
- Collaborate and work closely with Global Green USA (GG USA) staff and stakeholders;
- Collaborate and work closely with Program colleagues internationally in Green Cross Russia, GC Switzerland, GC International and other GC affiliates;
- Assist Program Director in managing project contracts, budgets, and invoices, and coordinating with COO;
- Manage office infrastructure: computers, equipment, communications & files, website, and supervise interns;
- Help with fundraising activities and draft grant proposals;
- Travel with Program Director when appropriate – possibly 2-3 trips to Europe, Russia, and/or Middle East annually;
- Facilitate international and domestic communications and information exchange; network with and keep constituents informed;
- Organize periodic events such as roundtables, workshops, and forums in Washington DC;
- Organize Russian-American exchanges of senior-level experts, officials and citizens;
- Research and write occasional articles and trip reports for website and publications;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Would Have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or natural sciences, international affairs, international security, environmental policy/sciences;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Proven initiative and excellent time-management skills;
- Ability to multi-task, set priorities and work on deadline;
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team;
- Strong research skills;
- Strong computer skills, PC proficient, including Excel, MS Office, Adobe, etc;
- Willingness to commit for a 2-3 year period.
Additional Strengths:
- 1-2 years of work experience in international and/or environmental affairs, including fundraising and legislative issues;
- Russian or other foreign language/culture experience;
- Experience with conference/event organizing strongly desired;
- Coursework or experience in environmental policy, arms control, international security, program management and/or fundraising is desirable.
Compensation:
Salary range 32-39K, based on experience and qualifications. Position includes full benefits including health insurance, 401k plan, and commuting expenses. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Global Green USA’s Security and Sustainability Program (internationally called “Legacy of the Cold War Program”) promotes the nonproliferation and timely, safe and environmentally sound elimination of all weapons of mass destruction (WMD). GGUSA cultivates support in the U.S. Congress for the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program, and related nonproliferation programs. GG USA educates the public and media on the importance of these programs through “Track II” diplomacy, including dialogues, conferences, seminars, speeches, and press advisories, and through published reports, op-eds, and the GG USA website. GG USA keeps policymakers and the public informed of the latest nonproliferation developments through the Green Cross/Global Green Legacy Program News Forum with timely news articles in both English and Russian and conducts regular outreach to members of the G-8 Global Partnership in order to leverage resources to advance demilitarization projects. GG USA also seeks support in the U.S. Congress for making community welfare and infrastructure development at WMD sites in Russia a component of nonproliferation/threat reduction assistance. Finally, GG USA advocates global adherence – “universality” – for international arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation regimes. For more information, please visit www.globalgreen.org.
To Apply:
Email a cover letter, resume, short writing sample (1-3 pages), and names of three references to Cristian Ion at cion@globalgreen.org. No calls please.
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