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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

​The Center for International Policy is an independent nonprofit center for research, public education and advocacy on U.S. foreign policy. We work to make a peaceful, just and sustainable world the central pursuit of U.S. foreign policy. We offer common sense solutions to the most urgent problems facing our country and our planet: war, corruption, poverty and inequality, and climate change.


CIP was founded in 1975, in the wake of the Vietnam War, by former diplomats and
peace activists who sought to reorient U.S. foreign policy to advance international
cooperation as the primary vehicle for solving global challenges and promoting human rights. We bring diverse voices to bear on key foreign policy decisions and make the evidence-based case for how and why the United States must redefine the concept of national security in the 21st century.

We are actively hiring for the following positions: 

Senior Fellows

Senior Fellow

The Center for International Policy is seeking international Senior Fellows. Senior Fellows are part of the intellectual powerhouse of CIP. We rely on their background in progressive foreign policy research to inform our analysis and expand our research projects. Senior Fellows identify with CIP’s mission of making a peaceful, just, and sustainable world the central pursuit of U.S. foreign policy. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Fellows will be provided with in-house data collection. They will also be supplied with research and analysis assistants to support their work, while they share their extensive knowledge and advice on CIP program structure and analysis, as well as produce individual or collaborative research outputs.

Priority areas include security, nuclear nonproliferation, arms trade, technology, climate change, and regional expertise of Africa. 

Position Status: Non-Resident Fellowship

Location: Remote

Start Date: Immediate

Roles and Responsibilities:

The level of involvement and specific structure of the fellowship will be discussed based on individual candidates’ experience, availability, and CIP’s needs. This will include: 

  • Producing solutions-oriented and policy-relevant analytical research. These can be in the form of research reports and short articles that reflect the message of CIP.

  • Collaborating with like-minded scholars and participating in academic webinars

  • Driving discourse through writing, media, and event opportunities. 

Areas of Interest Include:

  • International Cyber Security and AI 

  • Defense and Security policies

  • Anti-corruption 

  • Climate change

  • Security-related Legislations

Key Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

  • Extensive experience in the field you are applying for 

  • Professional writing experience

  • Relevant university-level education. A post-graduate degree or equivalent in international relations or a related field

  • Regional expertise and residing in the region that you are writing on is a plus. 

  • An expert-level understanding of foreign policy

  • Strong record of professional achievement

  • Spanish or Arabic language skills are advantageous 

How to Apply:

 

All applicants for this position must submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples. Additionally, please include in your cover letter a research topic or project you plan to pursue during the course of the fellowship. Please attach your cover letter, resume, and writing samples as one document when you apply and send it to Sonya Carter, Director of Finance and Operations, at jobs@internationalpolicy.org, with “Non-Resident Fellow” and your desired subject area in the subject line. 

The Center for International Policy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origins, or sexual orientation. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Non- U.S. citizens and international applicants (especially from Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia) are also encouraged to apply. 

Executive Assistant/
Communications Associate

The Center for International Policy (CIP) is seeking an Executive
Assistant/Communications Associate. This position reports to the President and Director of Finance and Operations.


Position Status: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience

About the Role

 

The Executive Assistant/Communications Associate position at CIP combines several
distinct functions: (1) executive assistant to the President/CEO, (2) communications, (3) internship program coordination, and (4) office management and assistance with development. This position reports to the President/CEO, and to the Director of Finance and Operations.


As Executive Assistant to the President/CEO, she/he/they will provide administrative
support to the President and Board of Directors, as well as the Leadership Team. The
executive assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external

constituencies on all matters pertaining to the President. The Executive Assistant serves
as a liaison to the Board of Directors.


As the Communications Associate, she/he/they will establish and guide the strategy for
all communications, website, and public relations messages to consistently articulate
the mission, vision, and values of CIP to external audiences and stakeholders.
He/she/they will build and manage relationships with the media and other key entities,
and work to maintain brand and messaging consistency. The best candidate for this
position will have strong writing and editorial skills.

 
As coordinator of the CIP internship program, he/she/they will manage the recruitment,
orientation, and professional development activities of the three annual cycles of
program interns. She/he/they will also directly supervise the communications and
development interns. And as officer manager she/he/they will organize and manage office operations and procedures as needed.


Position Responsibilities Include:


Executive Assistant

  • Coordinate president’s daily schedule, priorities, appointments and travel

  • Assemble background materials

  • Edit documents and reports drafted by the President/CEO

  • Organize the preparation of virtual and in-person meetings including reserving

  • virtual or physical meeting space, compiling information packets, ordering, and

  • setting up catered meals and greeting guests

  • Coordinate invites to speakers and pre-event calls

  • Send attendee invitations 

  • Attend meetings to record action items as needed

  • Act as the president’s liaison to the leadership team and the Board of Directors

Communications (performed with the assistance of the Development Intern)

  • In collaboration with the program teams - establish a communications vision and strategy.

  • Oversee all print and online communications such as promotional materials and annual reports

  • Develop and oversee the organization’s website and social media strategy and

  • activity including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and other online platforms

  • With the help of communication interns, compile daily top stories related to CIP’s research focus.

  • Pitch timely stories, opinion editorials, and CIP research to media outlets

  • Track CIP media mentions

  • Oversee formatting and design of reports to ensure compliance with CIP branding policy

  • Manage the release of reports (promotion, distribution, and events)

  • Manage press releases for program outputs and events

  • Act as point of contact for media

  • Internship Program Coordination

  • Manage recruitment process of CIP interns

  • Create and collect offer letters and keep up to date records including W9s, emergency contact forms, and other paperwork

  • Conduct orientation, periodic check-ins, and exit surveys

  • Conduct regular check-ins with interns

  • Plan and execute intern events such as catered lunches with staff, educational workshops, and other professional development activities

  • Other tasks as needed

 
Office Management and Development

  • Update and maintain office management manual

  • Ensure proper functioning of all staff equipment

  • Manage relationships with suppliers and technicians

  • Coordinate with building staff on suite maintenance and repairs, building access, and scheduling

  • Keep up to date files on executive reimbursements and Interns

  • Draft emails to funders and individual donors

  • Maintain and update donor database and run reports as needed.

     
Education, Knowledge and Experience

  • BA degree in relevant field or comparable work experience

  • Minimum of 2 to 3 years of full-time work experience

  • Demonstrated familiarity with non-profit organization operations (preferred)

  • Knowledge of the fields of international policy and foreign affairs (preferred)

  • Proficiency in Spanish and or Arabic is a plus


Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational, coordination and editorial skills

  • Cheerful disposition and strong communication skills 

  • Ability to successfully move between different tasks and duties

  • Ability to supervise more than three people

  • Knowledge of information technology and the ability to communicate and

  • coordinate with technology experts.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft word, Excel, Google docs, Wix and the Adobe Creative

  • suite or cloud (especially InDesign)

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Highly organized

  • Ability to recall details and information quickly


How to Apply:


All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample (2-5 pages). Please combine and attach your cover letter, resume, and writing sample into ONE DOCUMENT and send it as a single attachment to jobs@internationalpolicy.org with “Executive Assistant/Comms Associate” in the subject line.

 

The Center for International Policy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origins or sexual orientation. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and LGBTQI candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

EA/CA

Development Director

The Center for International Policy (CIP) is seeking a Development Director. This position reports to the President/CEO and Executive Vice President. 

Position Status: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: October 2023
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience

 

About the Role
 
The Development Director is responsible for providing leadership in planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive fundraising programs and collaborates with the executive team and other staff in leading and advancing the fundraising strategy for the Center for International Policy. This includes building and maintaining a coherent and coordinated fundraising infrastructure, including durable systems for managing donor relations at all levels from small donors to foundations. 


Position Responsibilities Include:

  • The statements listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit potential donors to meet annual goals and expectations

  • Work closely with the executive team to create, assess and adjust the annual fundraising strategy, including creation of new materials in support of communications with prospective and current donors and strengthen fundraising processes.  

  • Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed

  • Oversee implementation of all fundraising activities including outreach mailings and online appeals.

  • Plan and execute special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization

  • Coordinate with the President/CEO to plan and carry out an annual schedule of major donor visits

  • Oversight of the coordination and preparation of all program and general support proposals and grants reports

  • Oversee the development and management of the fundraising budget 

  • Ensure the CIP Bloomerang CRM database is maintained

  • Serve as the staff liaison for the Board External Affairs Committee.

 

Experience, Skills, and Education

Knowledge and Experience

  • Demonstrated leadership and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and a workplace culture that reflects the organization’s core values and vision

  • Comprehensive knowledge of and commitment to CIP’s mission 

  • Requires at least 6 years of progressive professional work experience in development and external relations with previous, proven success meeting organization fundraising goals 

  • At least 5 years of management and supervisory experience at a senior level, with a demonstrated ability to lead within and across teams

  • Significant senior- level communications and public speaking experience 

  • Demonstrated ability to build and develop a fundraising framework from the ground up  

  • Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising staff to achieve strategic goals

 

Skills and Education

  • Master’s degree or its international/work equivalent in a relevant field 

  • Ability to effectively communicate CIP’s mission and its work 

  • Grant writing experience

  • Ability to craft compelling arguments in conversation, documents or email

  • Understands fundraising best practices and is able to identify all target audiences 

  • Can identify development-specific needs, recognize partners required to obtain necessary funding 

  • Strong initiative and follow-through and the capacity to think creatively and strategically

  • Strong ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with others

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required

  • Must have prior authorization to work in the United States

 

How to Apply:

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample (2-5 pages). Please combine and attach your cover letter, resume, and writing sample into ONE DOCUMENT and send it as a single attachment to jobs@internationalpolicy.org with “Development Director” in the subject line.


The Center for International Policy is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origins, or sexual orientation.  Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

Dev Director

Development Manager

The Center for International Policy (CIP) is seeking a Development Manager. This position reports to the President/CEO, Development Director and Director of Finance and Operations (DFO).

Position Status: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC (remote hybrid)
Start Date: October 2023
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience

 

About the Role
 
​The Development Manager collaborates with the executive team and other staff and interns in advancing the fundraising strategy for the Center for International Policy. This includes facilitating donor fundraising to pursue the organization's strategic goals and maintaining a coherent and coordinated fundraising infrastructure, including durable systems for managing donor relations at all levels from small donors to foundations. 


Position Responsibilities Include:

  • The statements listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

  • Work closely with the executive team to assist in assessing and adjusting the annual fundraising strategy, including creation of new materials in support of communications with prospective and current donors and strengthen fundraising processes

  • Implement all fundraising activities including outreach mailings and online appeals.

  • Assist in the planning and execution of special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization

  • Research possible large contributors, including philanthropic foundations and wealthy individuals

  • Coordinate with program staff to track foundation communications, reporting and proposal submission deadlines. 

  • Coordinate the preparation and submission of all program and general support proposals and grant reports 

  • Maintain the CIP Bloomerang CRM database with the assistance of interns

  • Coordinate with the President/CEO to plan and carry out an annual schedule of major donor visits

  • Maintain all donor files

  • Mange development interns

  • Assist with the development and management of the fundraising budget 

 

Experience, Skills, and Education
Knowledge and Experience

  • Comprehensive knowledge of and commitment to CIP’s mission 

  • Requires at least 4 years of progressive professional work experience in development and external relations with a proven record of success in major gifts, foundation funding and special events

  • Proven track record in managing an organization’s fundraising strategies and campaigns

  • Proven track record developing and writing written products that have an impact on fundraising

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate within and across teams

 

Skills and Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or its international/work equivalent in a relevant field 

  • Ability to effectively communicate CIP’s mission and its work 

  • Understands fundraising best practices and is able to identify all target audiences 

  • Grant writing experience is preferred

  • Strong initiative and follow-through and the capacity to think creatively and strategically

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required

  • Excellent organization skills

  • Must have prior authorization to work in the United States

 

How to Apply:

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample (2-5 pages). Please combine and attach your cover letter, resume, and writing sample into ONE DOCUMENT and send it as a single attachment to jobs@internationalpolicy.org with “Development Manager” in the subject line.

The Center for International Policy is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origins, or sexual orientation. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

Dev Manager
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