Landmine Survivors Network - Employment and Internships

Full-time Positions

Foundation Officer
Director of Research & Evaluation
Micro-Enterprise/Economic Development Specialist
In-Country Program Consultant

Foundation Officer

LSN seeks a development professional with a proven track record securing foundation grants. Foundation Officer will design strategy, manage outreach to foundations, cultivate relationships and write proposals. Officer will oversee grant stewardship and research.

Requirements: Minimum five years fundraising experience. Seeking a candidate who is a demonstrated self-starter with strong written and verbal communications skills; detail-oriented professional who works independently and as part of a team, and has the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; meet deadlines in fast-paced environment and is flexible in assuming additional responsibilities. Past experience with international human rights or development organizations is desirable. Writing sample will be requested from final candidates.

E-mail CV and cover letter to: karen@landminesurvivors.org
EOE

Director of Research & Evaluation

Landmine Survivors Network (LSN), a Washington DC-based international non-profit organization, seeks a Director of Research and Evaluation. Created by and for survivors, LSN empowers individuals and communities affected by landmines to recover from trauma and reclaim their lives. The Director of Research & Evaluation will head LSN’s trauma research and program evaluation activities, providing strategic leadership in the development of LSN’s evaluation methodologies and future research activities. As a member of LSN’s Executive Management Team, this position works in close coordination with the Executive Director and in consultation with colleagues from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Requirements
Master’s degree (doctoral degree preferred) in public health or related field with 10+ years of experience in program evaluation and research, and an established publication record. Expertise in conducting research, program evaluation and intervention projects in less-developed countries. Substantial understanding of research concepts, methods and evaluation practices. Ability to work productively with an interdisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal). Demonstrated effective management, leadership, and organizational skills. Willingness to travel to less-developed overseas locations.

Mail CV and cover letter to:
Catherine Henry:
Landmine Survivors Network
1420 K Street, NW, 6th floor
Washington DC 20005
Email: catherine@landminesurvivors.org
Fax: 202 464 0011
EOE

Micro-Enterprise/Economic Development Specialist

Landmine Survivors Network is a fast-growing, Washington, DC-based international non-profit organization created by and for landmine survivors. LSN seeks an Micro-Enterprise/Economic Development Specialist to play a major role in creating and implementing its new economic integration strategy, encouraging economic viability for landmine survivors and other disabled persons, by allowing individuals to regain their dignity and sense of self-worth through employment. The goal is to employ over 1,000 people within 3 years. You will develop short and long term objectives, build a department and a team of ME/ED Specialists in each country office. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned business person with experience in the developing world, who possesses the utmost creativity, motivation and leadership. The task is difficult, but the reward and sense of accomplishment will be extraordinary.

Requirements
Graduate degree in business, economics, international affairs or related field preferred, with 7-10 years experience required. Must have hands-on experience with business start-up, micro-enterprise/lending in the developing world context. Requires strong interdisciplinary leadership skills and experience in setting objectives and motivating people to implement a vision.

The ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing is required. Cross-cultural experience and sensitivity needed. Overseas travel to LSN mine-affected countries will be required.

Mail CV and cover letter to:
Catherine Henry:
Landmine Survivors Network
1420 K Street, NW, 6th floor
Washington DC 20005
Email: catherine@landminesurvivors.org
Fax: 202 464 0011
EOE

In-Country Program Consultant

LSN seeks an Expatriate Program Consultant to work under the direct supervision of the responsible Network Country Associate of the LSN DC Network Department, carry out responsibility to:

Programmatic Development
• Provide the Network team with advice and support in problem-solving and accomplishing planned activities.
• Provide recommendations to LSN DC on how to improve programmatic activities to better assist survivors, especially those critically in need, including but not limited to accessing mobility devices, link/referrals, peer support, social groups, and Direct Assistance.
• Assist the Social Worker and team to devise and implement programmatic practices and activities that improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of LSN’s services to survivors.
• Assist the team to enhance and build external relations by identifying potential institutional support and institutional strengthening opportunities.
• Assist the team to improve their ability to identify and work in collaboration with government and non-governmental organizations to expand LSN’s services and support for survivors.
• Assess and give recommendations to the team and LSN DC about how to improve economic integration opportunities for survivors.
• Advise LSN DC staff and the team of any actual or anticipated problems or difficulties perceived within the Network’s programmatic activities and approach.
• Assist LSN DC to define, plan and implement a strategy for program expansion in Mozambique including assessing expansion to another province.
• Participate at the Core Staff weekly and monthly meetings in order to discuss issues about the team's work and advise and assist them as needed

Technical Capacity Building
• Assist LSN DC and the Network team to assess staff’s needs for training, equipment and materials, or other ways of support to better improve programmatic areas
• According to the outcomes of the assessment, assist the team and DC in setting and prioritizing objectives with a timeframe for the team.
• Assist the team to improve its ability to monitor and evaluate its work.
• Assist the LSN Director on techniques to help strengthen his ability to represent LSN at a national level with host government international community and national partners.

LSN DC Liaison
• Submit a weekly written report (reviewed verbally with the Mozambique team) to LSN DC that provides recommendations and outlines impressions, observations, and assessment of the Network’s progress in improving programmatic activities.
• Submit a quarterly written overview assessment of the Network’s progress to LSN DC.
• Communicate by telephone, email or fax with LSN DC as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by LSN DC

Location
Quelimane, Mozambique with possible travel to other provinces

Estimated Duration
10-12 months

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline, Master’s Degree preferred
• 10 years of working experience in program or project management, preferably working with health or vulnerable groups
• Previous experience living and working in Mozambique or possibly Angola
• Demonstrated ability to train and strengthen capacity of local staff; build and lead a team; plan, implement, and monitor programs or projects
• Demonstrated ability to assess programmatic activities and recommend strategies and practices to improve activities and their implementation
• Proven skills in program, representation, relationship building, organization and planning, and monitoring and evaluation
• Fluency in Portuguese
• Computer skills, including the use of work processing and spreadsheet programs

Application Process
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Anne Hayes by mail at 1420 K Street NW, 650, Washington, DC 20005 USA, by email at anne@landminesurvivors.org or by fax at (202) 464-0011. No telephone calls please.

Application Deadline
June 27, 2003.

Part-time Positions

This section provides position descriptions for all part-time vacancies at LSN.

LSN is currently fully staffed.

Internships

LSN will consider participation in Internship programs from appropriate institutions. In the past, we have participated in internships through the American University International Studies Program, George Washington University Conflict Resolution Program, and several High School programs.

If you have an internship proposal you would like LSN to consider, please forward your request to:

Landmine Survivors Network
1420 K Street, NW
Suite 650
Wahsington, DC 20005

Or e-mail your request to: lsn@landminesurvivors.org

Rutherford Internship

In November 2001, Landmine Survivors Network launched the "Rutherford Internship" to honor the work and dedication of LSN co-founder, Dr. Kenneth Rutherford. Ken is an assistant professor of Political Science at Southwest Missouri State University. Through his courses, which include American Citizenship and Democracy, International Relations, and International Law and Organization, the Landmine Studies Program, which he coordinates, and the World Affairs Council, which he advises, Dr. Rutherford interacts with scores of intelligent and internationally minded students eager to get more involved in the landmine issue. Several of Ken's students have participated in humanitarian demining field trips to the US Army Base at Fort Leonard Wood, where they receive hands-on training in demining techniques. Ken believes the in-class study and practical training his students receive at SMSU and LSN give each student a well-rounded perspective, contributing to their future professional and personal success. Each year, Dr. Rutherford selects one of his brightest and most hard-working students to intern at Landmine Survivors Network.

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