Center for American Progress Action Fund Center for American Progress Action Fund

Research Director

Reports to: Executive Director

Department: Enough Project

Staff reporting to this position: 8-10

Position classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Summary

Enough, a project of American Progress, seeks a Research Director. Enough’s long-term goal is to help develop and support a growing grassroots movement pressing for an end to genocide and other forms of mass violence against innocent civilians. The project’s current focus is on the crises in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, northern Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe, and this portfolio will continue to expand to other crises around the world.

The Research Director will work closely with the Executive Director, Co-Founder, and other senior staff to formulate Enough’s policy prescriptions to end genocide and crimes against humanity and ensure that Enough’s recommendations are grounded by rigorous field-based research and analysis. This individual will also be responsible for supervising related policy staff and consultants—based in Washington and overseas—and providing them with clear and effective guidance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Work closely with Enough’s advocacy director and communications team to ensure that Enough’s policy prescriptions and advocacy messaging are consistent.
  • Oversee the production, editing, and content of regular field-researched papers on Enough’s focus countries.
  • Expand Enough’s network of contacts within the policy community and deepen Enough’s relationships with policymakers and influential actors in the United States and overseas.
  • Liaise with partners and other relevant organizations and institutions to gather feedback and input to Enough’s policy work.
  • Develop and manage contracts and budgets in relation to these initiatives.
  • Represent the organization with policymakers, the media, and in public forums.
  • Work to create the greatest synergy and impact from Enough’s field research, policy recommendations, relations with other organizations, media outreach, and specific advocacy initiatives.
  • Ensure that field personnel carry out their work in an environment of security and support.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • A combination of at least 10 years senior experience in government affairs, the NGO community, conflict prevention, and international policy; work experience in at least one of Enough’s focus countries required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the policymaking process within the United States government is essential.
  • Strong understanding of the U.N. system a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of countries in conflict, the developing world, and public policy related to these fields.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills and excellence in written and oral communication.
  • Experience with developing and managing contracts and budgets.
  • Superb organizational and management skills, including the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously.
  • Adept team player with good interpersonal and managerial skills.
  • A high level of personal energy, dependability, and commitment.
  • Committed to Enough’s missions and goals.

Additional Information

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

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1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Enough Project Search
Washington, DC 20005

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