Jubilee USA Network is made up of a wide range of organizations including faith-based, labor, solidarity, development and volunteer groups working to break the chains of debt. We call for cancellation of the crushing and illegitimate debts of impoverished countries, without IMF and World Bank conditionality, but with full accountability to civil society in each country. We are part of the global Jubilee movement now active in more than 65 countries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate all elements of the campaign, oversee day-to-day work - Assume the primary responsibility of outreach to member organizations and facilitate outreach to new members by the Network Council - Work effectively with the Coordinating Committee (to whom the Coordinator will report) staff and Network Council in duties such as: implementation of approved strategies and programs, program oversight and evaluation and long-term planning. - Function as head of staff, including hiring, retention and supervision - Lead the fundraising efforts of the organization and work with Network Council members on fundraising, with the goal of increasing funding to meet the network's needs - Maintain appropriate contacts with Jubilee South, other global partners, the US administration, Congress, and the international financial institutions. - Assume the primary responsibility of outreach to member organizations and facilitate outreach to new members by the Network Council - Be a primary spokesperson for the Network
QUALIFICATIONS
- Be deeply informed about the issue of debt in impoverished countries - Three years experience in NGO work in a supervisory capacity - Strategic and analytical thinking ability - Skills in building strong and diverse coalitions - Respect for diversity and the ability to work with a variety of people and organizations. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Good listener and the ability to mediate between different points of view. - Willingness to travel as necessary in the work of the organization - Excellent interpersonal skills - Team player
Responsibilities may change with the input of staff and Coordinating Committee, as the network evolves over time.
Position is based in Washington, DC. Salary range is $40,000-50,000, based on need and experience, plus benefits. Application deadline target is June 1, but applications accepted until position is filled. Target start date is mid-July. Women, people of color, and non-citizens are encouraged to apply. For more info about the Jubilee USA Network, visit our web site: www.j2000usa.org
Qualified applicants should send their resume and cover letter by email to: Jubilee.Hiring.Committee at umich.edu or by fax to: (810) 454-7701 or by mail to:
The Quixote Center
Attn: Jubilee Hiring Committee
PO Box 5206
Hyattsville, MD 20782
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