Organization: Malaria No More
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 05 Oct 2015
With offices in Washington D.C., New York, and Seattle, and affiliates in London and Tokyo, Malaria No More is seeking an energetic, creative and driven Advocacy Officer in our Washington, D.C. office, to support our global policy and advocacy team.
ABOUT MALARIA NO MORE
Malaria No More is determined to end deaths from malaria, a disease that kills a child every 60 seconds. We’re helping the world get it done by engaging leaders, rallying the public, developing innovative new approaches and delivering life-saving tools and education to families across Africa. Founded in 2006 by business leaders Ray Chambers and Peter Chernin, Malaria No More is working to create a world in which no one dies from a mosquito bite.
Despite tremendous progress in the fight against malaria (e.g. global funding has increased 1000% to more than $3 billion per year and the rate of child malaria deaths in Africa has declined by 58% since 2000), our work is far from done. Malaria remains one of the top child killers on the planet and we need more resources, greater global collaboration, and dedicated malaria community stakeholders and top-notch employees at Malaria No More to end this disease forever.
CORE FUNCTIONS
The Advocacy Officer, based in Washington, directly supports the day-to-day operations and work of the Policy and Advocacy Team. The Advocacy Officer will perform various tasks as needed by the policy and advocacy team including, but not limited to, research on malaria in targeted regions, logistical support for travel, assistance with expenses, and other special projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop administrative skills while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector.
This position requires a highly motivated individual with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, great attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a high level of professional administration and communication skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Support the policy and advocacy team in planning, directing, managing and coordinating day-to-day operations
· Perform administrative duties including responding to inquiries from Congress and the Administration, composing routine correspondence, processing and distributing all incoming mail, managing expense reporting and travel arrangements
· Engage in research and writing projects, assist in drafting and editing briefs, concept notes and other advocacy documents
· Manage office equipment (computers, phones, copier, water machine, etc.)
· Keep track of and order office supplies
· Maintain staff schedule and manage monthly calendar of advocacy activities
· Perform other related duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
DESIRED SKILLS AND CREDENTIALS
· Bachelor"s degree
· Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
· Ability to prioritize and handle simultaneous assignments while adapting to changing deadlines and priorities with success and accuracy
· Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
· Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills
· 2 years work experience in a professional environment
[Salary commensurate with experience.]
How to apply:
To Apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to: jobs@malarianomore.org with the subject line: “First Name, Last Name – Advocacy Officer Candidate.”
Application Deadline: Monday, October 5.
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