EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights
Member of Rapid-Response Grantmaking Team
Job Description and Requirements:
The Organization
Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights (UAF) is an international human rights foundation dedicated to the support of women activists working in conflict or crisis situations. Through our programs of Rapid Response Grantmaking (RRG), Research & Publications and Advocacy & Alliance Building, we support women who are striving to promote and protect the rights and interests of women and girls by ensuring women’s security and participation in conflict prevention and resolution, peace building, and post-conflict reconstruction. Based in Boulder, Colorado USA, we work in partnership with independent Sister Funds, Urgent Action Fund - Africa, located in Nairobi, Kenya and Fondo Acción Urgente – América Latina, located in Bogotá, Colombia.
Urgent Action Fund offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment that encourages professional growth and leadership. We are an activist fund, governed by an international Board of Directors that provides unique insight to the women’s human rights movements worldwide.
The Position
The position is situated within a developing shared leadership model of the Grantmaking Team. S/he works equally with other members of the Grantmaking Team to manage the portfolio of grants for Urgent Action Fund’s international Rapid Response Grantmaking Program, ranging from administrative tasks to review and management of funding requests while actively contributing to the overall growth and strategic development of the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Implementation, Coordination & Evaluation
• Review and evaluate incoming proposals from groups worldwide, acquire supplementary information/research as needed
• Seek endorsements and communicate with advisors on grant proposals
• Ensure grantmaking program complies with legal standards
• Enhance and sustain grantee and advisor networks
• Write reports and analyses of grantmaking activities
• Support the preparation of the grantmaking program budget
• Share administrative duties within the Grantmaking Team including database management and follow up with grantees
Communication & Representation
• Create connections between grantees and other funders
• Strengthen UAF’s networking with other donors, foundations, women’s and other relevant organizations to develop grantmaking and programmatic partnerships and collaborations
• Represent Urgent Action Fund at public events and/or in mass media
• International travel will be required after training period
Team Leadership
• Work in collaboration with other UAF teams on joint projects, including Fundraising, Communications and Finance
• Recruit and support other members of the Grantmaking Team including interns and volunteers
• Represent the Grantmaking Team at UAF Board meetings as necessary
• Contribute to the overall health and growth of the organization
Required Qualifications
• A critical understanding and deep commitment to social justice and human rights issues facing women and LGBTQI communities worldwide
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• International professional experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience
• Fluency in languages other than English is preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of constituents
• Demonstrated appreciation and respect for diversity
• Resourcefulness and the ability to problem-solve
• Willing to assume a range of unanticipated tasks and work flexible hours, including some weekends
• Excellent computer skills, including MSOffice
Compensation
$34,000 - $40,000 depending on experience, plus a generous benefits package including full medical and dental coverage.
Start Date
The projected start date for this position will be mid September 2010.
Application Process
Applications and all supporting documents must be received by August 6, 2010. Please submit the full application to the Urgent Action Fund office by email (see below). We will only contact candidates we are interested in inviting for an interview.
Application Format
Each application package should include the following:
• Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
• Writing Sample (maximum 1,000 words)
• Resume, including references with contact information
Complete applications with supporting documents should be sent to us via email:
Email: inquiries@urgentactionfund.org
Include “RRG Team Position” in subject line.
Please no follow-up phone calls or faxes.
Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. No relocation costs will be covered for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
