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2111 - Senior Manager, World Movement for Democracy

Washington, District of Columbia, United States | WMD | Full-time

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The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a federally funded, private, nonprofit grant-making organization that works to support freedom around the world, seeks a Senior Manager for the World Movement for Democracy. The position is based in Washington, D.C.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager will work to manage the overall operations of the World Movement for Democracy Secretariat at NED. Take lead responsibility for major projects; provide oversight of select activities; provide advice and technical assistance in the development of regional and functional democracy networks; play a leadership role in organizing World Movement global assemblies.

Responsibilities:

• Overall Operations of Secretariat

• Work with Director to conceptualize and implement World Movement Secretariat general strategies;

• Work with Director to develop and manage Secretariat activities and related budgets;

• Supervise multiple staff members.

• Regional and Functional Networking

  • Develop and facilitate, and supervise staff members to develop and facilitate, regional and global functional networks and networking. Includes:
  • Helping coordinate network activities in accord with the World Movement’s mission and general strategies;
  • Providing assistance to networks in developing proposals for support; and,
  • Assisting networks in building partnerships with local and international NGOs and inter-governmental organizations.

• World Movement Assemblies

  • Work with the Director and other Secretariat staff to formulate agenda, develop invitation lists, recommend speakers, and develop activities of each Assembly;
  • Oversee staff on logistical and administrative arrangements of each Assembly; and,
  • Liaise with and assist workshop organizers in developing workshop agendas.

• Special Projects/Other Activities

  • Take lead responsibility for the development and implementation of projects, addressing issues related to restrictive environments for civil society. Includes:
  • Monitoring developments regarding restrictive NGO laws around the world;
  • Facilitating international advocacy by working with other networks and diplomatic community;
  • Helping build local NGO capacity for legal reform initiatives;
  • Building a knowledge base on issues related to threats to civil society; and,
  • Assisting other staff to coordinate necessary support (statements, outreach, other solidarity actions) for World Movement participants in danger.
• Draft/review World Movement publications and other materials.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, International Development or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Work experience in international relations, human rights, civic education, and/or democratic governance.
  • 8+ years of experience.

• Other Qualifications:

  • Sound knowledge of political and social issues in at least two global regions;
  • Experience in building and facilitating international nongovernmental networks;
  • Experience in project development, management, and implementation, including financial management;
  • Experience in building relationships with project partners and funders;
  • Proficiency in one or more foreign languages, relevant to regional expertise.
  • Overseas work experience preferred;
  • Authorized to work in the United States.

• Competencies:

• Ability to work in a team with a strong sense of mission;

• Ability to conduct and apply sophisticated political analysis to programmatic activities;

• Interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to interact effectively with political and civic leaders, as well as with representatives of donor organizations;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;

• Budget and accounting skills;

• Ability and willingness to travel to foreign locations, which are sometimes remote and difficult to reach.

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, desired salary, and contact information for three professional references, of which one should be a supervisor. Please, no phone call inquiries.

The NED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit our website at www.ned.org or careers@ned.org.

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