Executive Office Coordinator

Executive Office Coordinator is being sought by Population Action International (PAI), an independent research and advocacy group working to strengthen support for international family planning.

This position provides administrative support to the President and Chief Operating Officer, manages the Executive Office, and serves as liaison and coordinator for a prestigious Board of Directors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in international development and public policy to gain direct experience working in a research and advocacy organization.

The successful candidate will have a college degree with three to five years experience providing administrative and management support. Successful candidate will possess the following qualities: attention to detail; the ability to work under multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment; well organized with strong time management skills; self-motivated; and, sound judgment skills. In addition, preference will be given to candidates who exhibit strong oral and written communications skills.

Only qualified applicants will be considered. PAI is a family-friendly organization conveniently located in Dupont Circle. Salary commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefit package and working environment.  Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements via e-mail to rmr@popact.org or fax to (202) 728-4177 Attn: Rachael Murray Rakestraw. EOE.

Last date to apply: Open until filled

Salary: Salary: Commensurate with experience

Last date to apply: Sep 15, 2010

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Vice President For Research and Director of Climate Program

Population Action International is recruiting a person with strong management and research skills to lead the organization’s program on reproductive health and population policy. The candidate would lead the organization’s research department and direct its climate change program.

The Position and its Principal Responsibilities

• Directs the research programs of PAI:  Leads and collaborates with research team and cross-departmental leadership to create a strategic vision for the department and deliver a high-quality research program that helps achieve PAI’s organizational objectives. Produces research products strategically highlighting reproductive health and population-related issues related to the current policy environment at both global and country levels.
• Directs PAI’s Climate Change Initiative: Provides strategic guidance and management of PAI’s population, gender and climate change program. Engages the relevant departments and staff to enact a cross-departmental research and advocacy agenda. Oversees climate budget and planning process.
• Manages the Research Department: Oversees all functions of the Research Department and Climate Program including budget, planning, staff supervision and fieldwork. Prioritizes, assigns and directs work of department members; mentors research staff.
  Leads the Gender, Climate and Population Program (the Climate Program): Through a collaborative process sets strategic direction, oversees implementation and ensures objectives are met.
• Represents the Research Department as a core member of PAI’s leadership team: Participates in institutional strategic planning as well as the development and implementation of organizational policies, practices and procedures.
• Participates in Fundraising: Works with the Development and Advocacy departments to create funding proposals for new and existing research initiatives; contributes to writing and editing of all proposals related to Research Department work; presents to donors and potential donors.
• Represents PAI at national and international professional settings.
• Acts as a spokesperson for PAI’s research with media.
• Travels internationally and domestically.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Characteristics 

• A minimum ten (10) years of experience, and preferably a doctorate degree, conducting population, reproductive health or related research, with the demonstrated ability to translate findings into policy and/or programming.
• Experience developing and executing strategic programs on reproductive health as well as on environment issues.
• Experienced in using research (both primary and secondary) to influence public policy.
• Credible publication record
• International experience strongly preferred, developing country work a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, management and mentoring capabilities.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel

To Apply 

Email resume, cover letter and salary history to Rachael Murray Rakestraw at rmr@popact.org or fax to 202-728-4177. Inquiries will be kept in strict confidence. Applications will be accepted until this search is completed.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. PAI offers a generous benefits package.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Last date to apply: Sep 30, 2010

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