The Carter Center: Associate Director, Conflict Resolution Program #73542

“The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public or private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.”

PEACE PROGRAMS:

The Carter Center is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the field of election observation. It has monitored 113 elections in 39 countries, helping to ensure democratic elections that reflect the will of the people. When the Center first started observing elections in the late 1980s, the Cold War was ending and a wave of democratization was spreading globally. In the last 10 years, however, the trend toward greater democracy has plateaued, and citizens in many parts of the globe are now confronting challenges from authoritarian governments and narrowing political space.

Beyond elections, the Center seeks to deepen democracy by nurturing full citizen participation in public policy-making and by helping to establish government institutions that bolster the rule of law, fair administration of justice, access to information, and government transparency.

A culture of respect for human rights is crucial to permanent peace. The Center supports the efforts of human rights activists at the grass roots, while also working to advance national and international human rights laws that uphold the dignity and worth of each individual.

When democracy backslides or formal diplomacy fails, the Center offers conflict resolution expertise and has furthered avenues for peace in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. Since 1982, The Carter Center has shown that creating a world at peace is a very possible journey, one step at a time.

SUMMARY:

The Associate Director assists the Director, Conflict Resolution Program in designing, implementing, evaluating, and representing the program’s mission and strategy in the Middle East. The Associate Director position provides a unique opportunity to help set strategy for The Carter Center’s conflict resolution programming in the Middle East as well as serve as a senior influencer/mediator. The Associate Director will also play an integral role in program design, management, and evaluation, using the unique moral and convening authority of the Center to address select conflicts in the region. Tasks include project development, implementation, and management; grant development; budget planning; program promotion; report production; networking and negotiating. Incumbent provides staff support and/or leadership in short-term trips to countries of potential programmatic interest. Incumbent may supervise staff, interns, and volunteers. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-graduate degree in conflict resolution, international relations, area studies, international law, or related fields.
• Five years of experience in international conflict resolution, preferably in the Middle East including negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and program design.
• Incumbent should have strong representational and interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and well organized, and be capable of assertively following and bringing activities to closure.
• A high level of personal energy and positive attitude are essential.
• Strong writing and communication skills and competence with personal computer applications are musts.
• Familiarity with NGOs and project-based fundraising is advantageous.
• Foreign language skills are preferable, in particular French and/or Arabic.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Directs the planning, development, and operations of a program.
• Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
• Plans, executes, and monitors program budgets, including approval of expenditures; prepares annual financial and program reports to external parties with interests in the program.
• May engage in fundraising initiatives on behalf of the program.
• Ensures that the program is in compliance with federal and international laws and regulations.
• Oversees program communications, including development of communications strategies, development of key program messages, production of print and electronic materials, and reputation management.
• Represents the program in various national and international fora, and actively engages with representatives from other NGO’s for purposes of conducting research and designing new initiatives.
• May supervise program staff. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in field related to specific program as indicated and six years program related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, with intent to return to an Emory University location in the future. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.