International Programs Peace Lovelace Fellow

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: International Programs Peace Lovelace Fellow

JOB CATEGORY: Non-Exempt (Salary)

STATUS: Full-Time, 35 hours per week

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Specific Term (one-year period, with possibility for extension)

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Peacebuilding Director, International Programs

REGION/UNIT: International Programs

LOCATION: International, Commutable to AFSC office or Remote.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For consideration, please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The International Programs (IP) fellow will work closely with the IP staff to provide analytical, programmatic, administrative, and organizational support to further the peacebuilding goals articulated in AFSC's 2020-2030 strategic plan. This includes support for AFSC's global just and sustainable peace work, global peacebuilding convening through the Dialogue and Exchange Program (DEP), support for other work relating to AFSC's Just Peace theme, including country-based work and coordination with US peace programs. The fellow will also support AFSC's efforts to influence the wider international peacebuilding system and help to establish strong global peacebuilding partnerships and alliances.

The Just Peace goals include a vision for high-impact peacebuilding, to change the narrative around militarism and violence, the development and popular acceptance of alternatives to violence, influencing key decision‐makers and non‐traditional allies globally to choose peaceful transformation of conflict, protecting civic rights, amplifying civil society, and building social cohesion.

A more specific work plan and key responsibilities will be agreed upon at the beginning of the fellow's assignment with AFSC. Broadly speaking, this will include the following key tasks

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Track and monitor existing and emerging resources, innovations, and best practices globally and in the US around peacebuilding and civic rights and build and maintain a resource management system.

• Develop case studies, online tools, events, learning sessions, and presentations with IP staff.
• Support the IP Peacebuilding Director in efforts and events to strengthen AFSC partnerships with global peacebuilding actors and organizations, and help coordinate with AFSC's US peacebuilding work.
• Support the coordination and management of AFSC's Global Dialogue and Exchange Program.
• Work with the IP Peacebuilding Director, IP Associate General Secretary, IP Director of Program Administration, Regional Directors, and program staff across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America to support information, knowledge management (via Star Café and SharePoint), and training activities around AFSC's peacebuilding goals.
• Support virtual convening logistics, including providing technical support using online communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams); identifying translation needs; communicating and coordinating with participants, facilitators, or panelists; and supporting the monitoring and reporting of virtual events.
• Support the IP team to design and develop content for the internal newsletters and communications.
• Support design, monitoring, evaluation and learning efforts and reporting requirements of the IP Team.
• Take notes during team meetings and share key points and actions items discussed.

Fellow Learning Goal

The Fellow will gain capacity in the following areas:

• Enhance skills for developing tools and research that produce high quality, actionable and shareable information.
• Learn essential skills for operationalizing strategic goals in a nonprofit program management context.
• Develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities present in designing effective peace and civic rights programs for the transformation of systems of oppression around the world.
• Drafting and finalizing professional reports and presentations.
• Qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and presentation
• Program approaches in peacebuilding thematic areas: migration, political and organized violence, business and peace, election violence prevention, and overall approach on changing the narrative on militarism.
• Cross-cultural communications with staff.
• International non-profit program management and culture.
• Innovative international peacebuilding initiatives and strategies.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education Required: Graduate degree or the equivalent. Related experience in social policy, peace studies, conflict resolution, political science, international relations, law, or a related area studies field is required.
• Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience would be required.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Strong analysis and research skills, and the ability to distil key points/themes out of large amounts of information.
• A systems thinking mindset and willingness to embrace complexity; strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to ongoing learning.
• Experience with peacebuilding themes and issues relevant to AFSC's work; an understanding of the political sensitivities of global peacebuilding work in the current geopolitical environment.
• Practical experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based platforms, such as MS Teams, Zoom. Experience with online collaboration tools (such as Mural, online whiteboards, and other collaboration options) is an advantage.
• Ability to work both self-directed and independently, and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience with long-distance collaboration, remote working arrangements and related requirements for communication and coordination.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills, including the ability to clearly document work and write reports.
• Ability to prioritize workload and yet remain flexible to shifting needs and changing situations.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to different time zones across AFSC's international program regions (Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC regarding issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff and demonstrated cultural sensitivity

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research and analysis a plus.
• International non-profit experience and experience living and working in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America a plus.
• Experience in designing or facilitating training and/or multi-stakeholder processes (in person or online) a plus.
• Knowledge of or fluency in one other United Nations language a plus.
• Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee, including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

The AFSC offers a competitive Total Rewards package. This position is Salary Family: Fellow, Job Code: Fellow, Salary: US $42,400 plus Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan and other benefits including vacation, PTO, and holidays.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity within our organization. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

AFSC's Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities. The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Position duties and expectations change over time. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.