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Project Advocacy Coordinator

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF), a nonprofit citizens' advocacy organization dedicated to generating the public and political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty, is seeking a Country Advocacy Coordinator for the ACTION project to support two major international advocacy partnerships - on tuberculosis (TB) and childhood vaccines. ACTION began as an international partnership of advocates working to mobilize resources to treat and prevent the global spread of TB - the leading killer of people living with HIV- and expanded in 2011 to include a focus on improving the delivery of new and basic vaccines in countries with a high burden of vaccine-preventable deaths. The work of ACTION is centered on two underlying premises: that more rapid progress can be made against the global TB epidemic by building support for increased public sector funding for effective TB control among policymakers and opinion leaders in high TB burden countries and donor countries; and that increased political support and resources toward vaccines globally and at the national level present an opportunity to dramatically accelerate progress in reducing child mortality and morbidity at a relatively low cost, preventing roughly 2.5 million child deaths each year.

ACTION currently works in Australia, Brussels, Canada, France, India, Japan, Kenya, the U.K., and the U.S. and is seeking a country advocacy coordinator to support key pieces of both its TB and vaccines campaigns.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Salary and benefits package are competitive and based on experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

To apply:

Please e-mail resume, cover letter specific to this position, and two relevant writing samples (no longer than 3 pages each) to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Applications without these materials will not be considered. Please include "ACTION Country Advocacy Coordinator" in the subject of your email. No phone calls please.

RESULTS Educational Fund is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based off of race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, gender, or sexual preference.

Global Intern

RESULTS Educational Fund (REF) is a non-profit citizens' advocacy organization dedicated to generating the public and political will to end poverty. We have open positions for Global Interns for the ACTION project to support two major international advocacy partnerships - on tuberculosis (TB) and childhood vaccines.

We are seeking two interns to support our global tuberculosis and childhood immunization advocacy campaigns (ACTION),

One internship to support our Education for All campaign;

One internship to support our U.S. legislative and policy work; foreign assistance reform; and other various campaign issues.

RESULTS utilizes advocacy tools, strategies, and policy research to mobilize financial resources in donor countries and overcome key policy constraints in developing countries in order to effectively reverse the disease burdens of poverty, increase access to education for girls, and reform U.S. policies that impact global poverty.

This position could be part-time (15-20 hours a week) or full-time (40 hours a week). Candidates who can work full days (9 am to 6 pm) are greatly preferred. Part-time intern candidates must be available on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday schedule for full days.

Primary Responsibilities:

Working directly with senior team staff to support overall project needs.
Preparing, updating, reviewing, and editing fact sheets, website content, memos, correspondence, policy briefs, reports, press releases, or other written materials related to projects.
Assisting research efforts (including literature reviews, data analysis, internet searches, etc.) and supporting the development of briefing materials on U.S. and global policy issues, TB surveillance, Education for All, foreign assistance reform, advocacy opportunities, etc.
Assisting with staff travel arrangements and logistics for events, conferences, and meetings.
Supporting media efforts, grassroots activities, congressional work, and other advocacy activities.
Supporting U.S. legislative campaign efforts coordinated by legislative and grassroots staff.
Tracking generated media and maintaining an archive of media coverage.
Providing overall administrative support to staff and project needs.

Qualifications:

Experience and/or interest in advocacy and/or international development/poverty issues.
At a minimum, a second year undergraduate student, preferably in international development/affairs, public health, political science, communications/journalism, or other related fields. Graduate students will be given preference.
At least two years of office experience desired, preferably in a non-profit setting on a team-oriented project.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong writing, proofreading, editing, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail are absolutely necessary.
Strong knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to clearly and effectively articulate ideas.
A willingness to learn and try new things.
Must be personable and able to work well with others

Application Instructions:

Please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples of any length, and your availability for the spring (days and times) to Alison Root at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Applications without all of the above components will not be considered.
Please put "RESULTS Spring" in the subject of your e-mail.

Applications are due at the latest by November 15th, 2011, but are reviewed on a rolling basis so early submission is highly encouraged!