Anti-Trafficking Specialist Position with ABA ROLI

From the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative:

Anti-Trafficking Specialist, Mongolia

Location: Mongolia
Organization: American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative
Reference Number: None given
Job Level: Volunteer
Contact: Email jobs@staff.abanet.org

Description:
In support of ABA ROLI’s program to strengthen strategic litigation with respect to human trafficking, the anti-trafficking specialist will share strategic litigation expertise with ABA ROLI partner NGOs representing trafficking victims. The specialist will participate in case-based meetings with Mongolian advocates; assist with developing resources on international and domestic anti-trafficking laws; and will assist in developing guidelines and methodologies for researching trafficking crimes in border areas. He or she will also participate in strategic litigation trainings for advocates in border areas and in the capital of Ulan Bator, and will help to develop and conduct a training on assessing and seeking civil damages in trafficking cases (with a focus on damages related to psychological trauma).

Requirements:
Law degree from an accredited university, minimum of 5 years of professional experience including work as a practicing attorney working on human trafficking cases in both criminal and civil contexts or similar type of legal assistance work. Candidate should have experience with all stages of a trafficking case, from reporting of a crime through trial, as well as assessing and seeking civil damages. Previous training experience, including development of training materials such as handbooks and manuals, is required. Work experience in international settings and familiarity with civil law (German) system strongly preferred, in addition to excellent communication skills.

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Department of Justice seeking new Director for Human Trafficking

From USA Jobs:

Director for Human Trafficking

Department: Department Of Justice

Agency: Civil Rights Division, Offices, Boards, and Divisions

Salary Range:$123,758.00 - $155,500.00 /year

Open Period:Friday, January 28, 2011 to Friday, February 18, 2011

Position Information: Full-Time

Permanent Duty Locations:1 vacancy - WASHINGTON, DC

Job Summary:
The U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division is seeking an experienced attorney for the position of Director for Human Trafficking in the Criminal Section. The Civil Rights Division is primarily responsible for enforcing federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit, among other things, unlawful discrimination in voting, education, employment, housing, police services, public accommodations and facilities, and federally funded and conducted programs. The Criminal Section enforces federal criminal civil rights statutes by conducting grand jury investigations and criminal trials in federal district courts throughout the nation. The Section primarily prosecutes cases involving unconstitutional use of force by law enforcement officers, hate crimes, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, and unlawful conduct at abortion clinics. The Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit (HTPU) prosecutes significant and multi-district human trafficking cases, serves as a point of contact and resources providing subject matter expertise for governmental and non-governmental enforcement partners, and develops national human trafficking policies and programs. The position requires significant domestic and international travel.Criminal Section attorneys including HTPU attorneys, enjoy a diverse practice before federal district courts throughout the country, and handle complex criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Key Requirements:
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Major Duties:
The Director is responsible for supervising and conducting the HTPU's criminal investigations and prosecutions and advising and guiding the Trial Attorneys handling human trafficking prosecutions on the other teams in the Section; for managing a team of lawyers and support staff; and for working cooperatively with other individuals and organizations to further the mission of the Criminal Section. The Director assumes virtually total responsibility for the handling of all matters within the Director's jurisdiction.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), and have a minimum of six (6) years post-J.D. experience, including significant federal court criminal human trafficking litigation experience. Applicants must have strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational, writing and oral communication skills, as well as experience investigating and trying criminal human trafficking cases.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Given the nature and volume of our work, the Criminal Section seeks candidates with significant litigation experience and a demonstrated commitment to public service and/or civil rights. The Section also seeks candidates who possess skills that will allow them to coordinate effectively with other components in the Division.Candidates should demonstrate an ability to provide expert human trafficking investigation and prosecution advice and leadership; work with components within the Department and with governmental agencies outside the Department on trafficking issues; serve as a liaison with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community groups; provide outreach and training to domestic and international colleagues; and, to coordinate enforcement efforts with governmental and non-governmental colleagues. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to develop and handle the litigation of complex human trafficking cases, including expert handling of case identification, investigation, grand jury proceedings, development of charging strategy, drafting and presentation of indictments, discovery, development of trial strategy, trial preparation, witness preparation, drafting and filing of pleadings, briefs, and legal documents based on expert legal research, presentation of oral arguments, presentation of evidence at trial, plea negotiations, sentencing, victim-witness assistance issues, and post-trial proceedings.Specialized Education: You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.

How To Apply: You must submit your application and all required information so that it will be received no later than 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Due to the delayed delivery of mail, applicants must either fax or e-mail their application in by the closing date for this position. Please submit your application via fax at 202-514-6603 or by email to CRD.ATTYVACANCIES@USDOJ.GOV. If you are submitting your application via e-mail, please indicate the Vacancy Announcement Number and position title in the subject line.Required Documents: (are permissible w/ initial application only if specified in announcement.)A cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a resume, a brief writing sample (10 pages or less) that is the applicant's own work, and a current performance appraisal.

If you are a current or former federal employee, please attach a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

Please visit the full posting here before applying for this position.

California Against Slavery: Development / Capital Campaign Manager

From Idealist

California Against Slavery (CAS) has an immediate opening for a Development/Capital Campaign Manager with proven record of successful large scale fundraising. The Manager plays a crucial role in raising $1M by November 2011 to fund the CAS ballot initiative.

ABOUT: California Against Slavery (CAS) is a 501(c)4 non-profit, non-partisan human rights organization. Founded in 2009, our goal is to put an initiative on the 2012 California ballot to strengthen current human trafficking laws and increase victims’ rights. CAS needs $1M by November 2011 to hire professional signature gatherers and management volunteers during our signature campaign in the Fall of 2011. For more information, please visit californiaagainstslavery.org

Working closely with the Executive Director, Volunteer Coordinator, and members of the team, the Campaign Manager will be responsible for all aspect of fundraising including new donor acquisition, major gifts, partnerships with corporations and other non-profits, online fundraising campaigns and special events like walkathons. The ideal candidate has a strong record of success in large fundraising efforts, works well with volunteers, feels a personal calling to abolish human trafficking, and loves a good challenge. This position is part-time, unbenefited position ending December 2011.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪ Working with Leaders and a topnotch fundraising consultant, develop a $1 million campaign strategy
▪ Implement and manage the $1 million campaign strategy
▪ Identify and contact philanthropists in California and the nation who may be interested in funding the initiative
▪ Establish solicitation priorities, manage prospect lists and research, develop and execute targeted cultivation plans and solicitation strategies for a range of prospects
▪ Manage the writing and development of capital campaign print and electronic collateral materials and coordinate their design and production;
▪ Design and develop campaign communications, creating content for the e-newsletter and talking points for the media; integrate campaign milestones into ongoing public relations outreach; ▪ Organize and manage cultivation and recognition events;
▪ Recruit and manage campaign volunteers; schedule and support campaign leadership meetings; ▪ Ensure that data related to prospects and donors is recorded and tracked in electronic and hard copy files; manage campaign record keeping, evaluate progress towards goals, prepare periodic reports on fundraising and present to the Board and senior staff; recommend revisions to the fundraising plan, as needed, to meet goals;
▪ Ensure donor acknowledgement, stewardship and public recognition, as appropriate; ▪ Participate in solicitations;
▪ Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
▪ 7 10 years of professional experience in fundraising with a track record of success, with specific experience in capital campaigns, individual giving and/or major gifts; Proven success at securing major gift support;
▪ Knowledge of California and national philanthropic communities that support human rights, children’s and women’s issues, and victims rights;
▪ Experience in scheduling and staffing solicitation calls and conducting follow up and stewardship;
▪ Strong ethics, laser sharp focus, independent, committed;
▪ Demonstrated experience in producing campaign materials;
▪ Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills, capable of working effectively with board members, staff members, volunteers, and donors/prospects;
▪ Energetic, self-motivated, flexible and adaptable with a sense of humor, able to multi-task and work independently;
▪ Computer fluency in MS Office, Powerpoint, web applications, and knowledgeable about the role of technology and electronic communication in fundraising

TO APPLY: Send resume and list of some of the fundraising campaign you were involved in (include size of the campaign and your role) to jobs@CaliforniaAgainstSlavery.org. Your prompt response is appreciated.

Job Opportunity: California Against Slavery Volunteer and Communications Coordinator

From Idealist
Volunteer and Communications Coordinator

California Against Slavery (CAS) is a 501(c)4 non-profit, non-partisan human rights organization. Founded in 2009, our mission is to strengthen California state laws to better reflect the personal and societal impact of human trafficking. Our goal is to put an initiative on the 2012 California ballot to strengthen current human trafficking laws and increase victims’ rights. We will start the signature gathering campaign in the Fall of 2011. In preparation, CAS has one year to enlist 100,000 members and raise $1 million. For more information, please visit www.californiaagainstslavery.org.

CAS has an immediate need for a motivated, dependable, organized and articulate individual for a part-time, contract position. Reporting to Executive Director, the Volunteer and Communications Coordinator is responsible for the volunteer recruitment program. S/he will also work on various aspects of communications and help with fundraising efforts. S/he will gain expertise on the issue of human trafficking in our state and nation, the initiative process and the CAS proposed initiative.

CAS is a volunteer-based organization. This is CAS's first compensated position. The ideal candidate is someone feels a personal calling to end modern day slavery and a commitment to CAS's mission for justice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Recruit, mobilize, motivate and train volunteers to form County Committees across the state and to fill specific central roles
•Provide guidance and leadership to County Committees on fundraising, volunteer recruitment, messages to educate about CAS, and strategies to enlist county resources and organizations to support and fund CAS’s mission
•Work with Core Team to create & execute plans to achieve monthly membership and fundraising targets
•Supervise volunteers and possibly interns/fellows
•Assist with planning weekly leadership meetings and special events
•Be involved in all aspects of communications:
- Maintain and update website, newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter content
- Respond to e-mail and voicemail
- Draft and edit correspondences with volunteers, members, endorsers, and others as needed
- Represent CAS at events, forums and collaborative, including being a guest speaker
- Be well informed of the latest news in human trafficking in California
- Assist the Communications Director with press releases
•Work collaboratively with law enforcement associations, attorney groups, elected officials from all political parties and other community organizations
•Keep abreast of latest thinking around volunteerism and volunteer issues
•Other duties as assigned

JOB INFORMATION
This is a contract, part-time position for 3 months. Position and hours may be extended after 3 months based on organizational needs.

Hours: 20 hours a week
Compensation: $15/hour
Location: Fremont, CA or San Diego, CA
Additional Qualifications:
•Motivated, dependable, articulate, positive, energetic self-starter who takes initiative to help create and execute the organization’s activities
•3-5 years of work experience, with 2 years coordinating community volunteers and writing/editing preferred, experience in fundraising a plus.
•Excellent writing skill, including ability to write a variety of communications ? from motivational letters to news articles, to op-eds and opinion pieces, to press releases and brochures.
•Confident public speaker
•High sense of integrity. Has good judgment, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
•Able to work in a startup environment and accept and manage rapid changes
•Ability to both take direction and to work autonomously
•Has a "COUNT ME IN" attitude regardless if the task is clerical or administrative
•Available to work half day on Saturdays and Sunday evenings for our weekly leadership meeting
•Has a reliable transportation to travel to events or meetings locally
•May require some travel to other parts of California
•Working knowledge of MS Office and comfort with navigating the internet
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

How to Apply:
Send resume and writing sample to jobs@CaliforniaAgainstSlavery.org. CAS's effort is mission critical and will make a real and substantial impact against the heinous crime of human trafficking in our backyard. We need an individual who has a strong record of following through on assignments, commitments and deadlines. So please…absolutely no flakes.

From Idealist

Program Assistant/Case Aide U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), a nongovernmental, not-for-profit national organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants, seeks a Program Assistant/Case Aide for its Raleigh, North Carolina field office. This field office operates as a refugee resettlement program and employment program for refugees, asylees and victims of trafficking, and community education programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: USCRI’s North Carolina field office has an immediate job vacancy for one part time Bilingual Case Aide. Essential job duties include providing translation, interpretation and case management and employment services to clients. Prepare and maintain case files, records and correspondence.

REQUIREMENTS: Excellent interpersonal skills, bilingual English and Spanish, the candidate must have valid Driver’s License, clean driving record and personal transportation. Prior experience with social services provision, employment services or refugee resettlement is preferred and the candidate must have dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and displaced people. J

OB SITE LOCATION: Work will be performed at the Triangle region of North Carolina and Eastern NC 3801 Lake Boone Trail Suite 200 Raleigh, North Carolina

How to Apply: US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please submit via email a resume that includes salary history with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to:
Human Resources U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 350 Arlington, VA 22202
humanresources@uscridc.org(for email submission, please include the position and your name in the subject line)

Job Opportunity: Boat People SOS Staff Attorney

From Idealist:

Boat People SOS, Inc. (BPSOS) seeks a full-time attorney for its legal services programs. The Programs include direct legal services for survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence; direct legal services for Vietnamese immigrants and refugees; outreach and education for the community; and training and technical assistance for service providers.

Responsibilities:
1. Provide survivors of human trafficking with legal services and referrals in matters including immigration, employment, family law, and civil rights;
2. Provide survivors of domestic violence with legal services and referrals in matters including immigration and family law;
3. Recruit, train and mentor pro bono attorneys, volunteers and local service providers assisting human trafficking and domestic violence survivors;
4. Collaborate with other local, regional, and national providers to strengthen a coalition of service providers and law enforcement engaged in the issue of human trafficking;
5. Conduct community outreach and education on legal remedies available to trafficking and domestic violence survivors and to the Vietnamese community regarding immigration options;
6. Provide legal representation to Vietnamese immigrants and refugees on immigration issues including family-based immigration, refugee adjustment, naturalization, cancellation of removal, disability waivers for torture survivors, and other avenues of relief; and
7. Represent asylum seekers in asylum and removal proceedings.

Goals: 1. Clients receive effective, quality service in a timely, professional manner;
2. BPSOS is well-represented among public and private agencies; and
3. Collaborative networks are strengthened and improved to form a seamless network of services for survivors.

Location: Falls Church, VA and / or Silver Spring, MD

Additional Qualifications:
1. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school;
2. Admitted to practice law either in Maryland or Virginia;
3. Experience in immigration and/or family law;
4. Experience in working with victims of trauma (domestic violence, family violence, sexual assault or human trafficking);
5. Outreach and training experience preferred;
6. English and Vietnamese fluency preferred; and
7. Bicultural background preferred.

How to Apply: Send cover letter, resume and list of three professional references to:
Human Resources hr@bpsos.org

BPSOS is an equal opportunity employer!

Chinese-Speaking Counselor Advocate Position Open

From Idealist:

Counselor Advocate (Chinese-Speaking)

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, 10002, United States
Posted by New York Asian Women's Center
Type: Full Time
Salary: COMPETITIVE
Last Day to Apply: September 26, 2010
Sector: Non-profit
Language: English, Fijian, Mandarin
Area of Focus: Crime, Safety, and Victims' Issues, Law and Legal Assistance, Network of Non-Profit Organizations, Victim Support Services, Women's Issues.

Description:

Job Title: Counselor Advocate (Chinese Speaking)
Reports To: Supervisory Counselor Advocate -or- Senior Supervisory Counselor Advocate

Founded in 1982, the New York Asian Women’s Center is the first organization on the East Coast to address the issues of domestic violence in the Asian communities. With the only 24-hour multi-lingual hotline and shelter program for battered Asian women, the Center provides counseling and advocacy to Asian battered women, children who have witnessed domestic violence.

The goal of Client Services is to provide the comprehensive direct services that support the recovery of survivors and their children from domestic violence and human trafficking. The intent is for all staff contributes towards client gaining self sufficiency.

The Counselor Advocate’s primary responsibilities are to ensure all clients receive prompt and professional services and provide therapeutic support that encourages self- sufficiency and empowerment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of human trafficking and domestic violence clients in which one conducts assessments, empowerment counseling services, and crisis intervention.
• Ensure that clients receive advocacy and accompaniment – either directly from the Counselor Advocate or with assistance of a volunteer - to gain rights in family and criminal court, welfare office and attorney’s offices.
• Provide legal, immigration, entitlement and housing information and referrals.
• Offer supportive counseling and language interpretation based on the needs of clients or appointments.
• Ensure the quality of case files and documentations.
• Provide office and hotline coverage in coordination with other staff.
• Represent the Center in at least two outreach /community events per years.
• Provide various tasks needed for the healthy functioning of the division.
• Willing to travel and to be staffed at various community offices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with anti-violence work, the Asian community, criminal justice client advocacy, and/or human trafficking.
• Bachelors in Psychology or related field; Masters a plus.
• Must be Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Fuzhounese a plus.
• Ability to be self-directing and highly motivated.
• Flexible hours required.

How to Apply:

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
EMAIL RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: hr@nyawc.org
The New York Asian Women’s Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NO PHONE CALLS

Project Development Officer Vacancy with IOM

From the IOM:

Position Title : Project Development Officer
Duty Station : Nairobi, Kenya
Classification : Associate Expert
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : August 03, 2010

Note: Only applications from United States citizens will be considered in accordance with the Cooperation Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the International Organization for Migration on the Associate Expert Programme.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The IOM Mission with Regional Functions (MRF) for East and Central Africa is based in Nairobi/ Kenya and covers the following countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Djibouti, Burundi, Rwanda, Sudan and all three regions of Somalia. The East and Horn of Africa are diverse regions composed of states in conflict, post conflict and development stages.

The regions produce and serve as host to the world’s largest refugee population. The emerging migration trends in the region indicate an increased mixed migration flow of irregular migrants and asylum seekers to, through and from the countries along various routes that have been mapped by recent studies. These flows and other movements are posing new migration challenges to the governments in the region in their efforts to manage migration due to increased internal displacements, increased vulnerability to human trafficking and smuggling, return and reintegration, lack of protection for migrant rights. Labour migration, large remittances flows, linkages with the Diaspora and skill transfer from national experts abroad are some of the existing benefits the region states should better capitalize on. Governments in the East Africa region are also faced with the challenge of ensuring harmonized regional integration with the coming into effect of the EAC Common Market Protocol in 2010 that will allow for the free and safe movement of persons with the East Africa Community Partner States.

MRF Nairobi is highly involved in supporting the government and regional economic bodies
in the region to address the above mentioned migration challenges and to better benefit from the opportunities. In recent years the number of projects managed directly by the MRF
and their thematic and geographical coverage has extended dramatically to more than 35
projects, with much support from the Project Development and Implementation Unit (PDIU).

The primary function of the Project Development and Implementation Unit (PDIU) is two fold:

1. To enhance the functions of the MRF Nairobi through project/ programme development, donor liaison, resource mobilization and coordination with IOM field missions within the East and Central African region.
2. To directly implement and provide technical support for the implementation of countertrafficking, AVR, labour migration and diaspora projects as well as migration related
research.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
a) Advanced university degree in International Development/ Relations, International Law or related field;
b) professional experience in project development, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
c) experience in liaising with national and international institutions.

Competencies
a) Excellent drafting ability, in particular ability to draft clear and concise papers in English;
b) ability to analyse and present facts, evidence and precedents as well as present clear opinions;
c) self-directed, ability to work with a high degree of autonomy as well as part of a team;
d) personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking;
e) ability to adapt to changing circumstances;
f) ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds;
g) demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
h) familiarity with standard computer packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as electronic mail and use of the Internet as a research tool).

Languages
Thorough knowledge of English. Good knowledge of French would be an advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by August 03, 2010 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled
in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for
applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application
in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

For the full description of the position, please download the vacancy announcement here.

Program Officer Position Open with Winrock

From DevEx:

Organization(s): Winrock International
Country/Region: United States

Contract Length: Full-time staff position

Apply by: 30 July 2010

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Officer I – Arlington, VA

Effective with the release of this position announcement Winrock International will be recruiting applications for position of Program Officer I to work one year within the Empowerment and Civic Engagement Group, with special focus on anti-trafficking and children and youth development primarily in East Central Europe and Asia. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications for this position are described in the attached position description. Depending on available funding and staffing needs, the position could extend beyond one year.

GENERAL: Winrock International is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to put ideas to work-empowering the disadvantaged, increasing economic opportunity and sustaining natural resources. Program emphasis includes agricultural productivity, forestry and natural resource management, rural enterprise and employment, renewable energy, gender equity and women’s empowerment, education and children and youth leadership, and civil society strengthening. Over 100 projects are underway in forty developing countries and the United States.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits include health, life and disability insurance, retirement and other Winrock benefits.

APPLICATIONS: Applicants should go to WWW.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing PO1-ECE by July 30, 2010. Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are “short listed” will be contacted.

Winrock International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Position Summary: This one year position will provide technical advice and programmatic and financial backstopping for Winrock’s anti-trafficking and children and youth development projects, primarily in East Central Europe and Asia. The projects are generally integrated development efforts among vulnerable populations, especially women, children and youth, and include employment, education, life skills training, advocacy and awareness and policy formulation. The position will include coordinating and monitoring project activities on a daily basis, processing financial and technical reports, communicating with field staff, and liaising with donors. The position also includes pursuing new opportunities for funding and partnership in the areas of prevention of trafficking in persons and youth and women’s empowerment.

Qualifications: The candidate must have a minimum of five years of professional experience with the management of programs in gender, employment and other related activities and/or working experience in former Soviet Union or Asia. Preferred candidates will have knowledge of youth and gender development, entrepreneurship, employment and leadership, especially in rural environments. Development and management of programs in developing countries in areas such as trafficking in persons, enterprise and livelihoods, improving educational quality and access, and monitoring and evaluation of trafficking prevention and education alternatives are desirable.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serves as project and operations manager, providing full programmatic and administrative backstopping for trafficking in persons programs and rural youth education and employment programs.
• Works with the field office to develop project strategies, work plans, and budgets.
• Manages information dissemination and electronic communications among the relevant field offices.
• Supervises staff as assigned.
• Interacts with donors, preparing and submitting quarterly and annual reports, and responding to their requests.
• Tracks and monitors programs as assigned to ensure they are fulfilling deliverable and performance requirements.
• Reviews, approves wire requests and approves field financial reports, liaising with Operations at Winrock headquarters based in Arkansas.
• Conducts significant new business for ECE and contributes to or leads proposals primarily related to trafficking in persons, youth leadership and education, workforce development, integrated development programs.

Other Responsibilities:

Makes presentations at seminars; hosts, manages and/or facilitates workshops; writes reports; provides technical expertise outside WI at conferences, seminars and other venues; participates in ECE activities as necessary.

Qualifications and Background

Education: Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, Education or related field preferred.

Experience: Knowledge of trafficking in persons, youth employment and enterprise development, and life skills development in East Central Europe or Asia are preferred. Five years relevant experience including hands-on experience with international development issues related to women, children and youth development and implementation of programs and projects in developing and emerging countries. Experience with US government programs and regulations and at least two years living experience in a developing country a plus.

Skills: Strong, tactful and patient communicator, excellent written and verbal skills. Fluency in English and one other language is preferred. Excellent analytical skills, including ability to understand concepts and issues and present them clearly; demonstrated strong organizational skills, including management of multiple tasks; effective “hands-on” user of Microsoft Office; familiar with; committed to the Mission and values of Winrock International.

Ayuda Seeks New Executive Director

From Ayuda:

Organization Description

Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the legal and human rights of the immigrant community in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area by providing direct legal and social services, referrals, education, and advocacy. Ayuda has a 36 year history of providing critical services on a wide range of issues. The organization has nationally recognized expertise in immigration law, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

Ayuda’s core services include comprehensive legal and social services to foreign-born victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, as well as a general immigration practice. In addition, Ayuda continues to update and develop special programs to serve especially vulnerable populations, including unaccompanied immigrant children and asylum-seekers. Ayuda’s programs are designed to help its clients obtain lawful immigration status, including residency or U.S. citizenship, reunite with family members, and create a safe home for themselves and their children.

Ayuda has staff and offices in Washington D.C. and Sterling, VA. The annual budget for FY2010 ending September 30, 2010, is $1.6 million.

The Position
Ayuda is seeking an Executive Director to report to the Board of Directors, lead a staff of 19 full-time members and numerous volunteers and interns, and to seek, identify, and nurture relationships with the organization's donors and stakeholders. The Executive Director is charged with implementing the organization’s strategic vision; overseeing Ayuda's direct services, advocacy, and other programs; leading the fundraising process and donor relations; managing internal operations in collaboration with the management team; meeting the organization’s financial goals and assuring fiscal integrity; providing leadership in community affairs and collaborative initiatives; and serving as the public voice of the organization.

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Director
• Provide leadership on collaborative efforts in the legal, social service and immigrant communities
• Assure the financial integrity of the organization and work closely with the Finance Committee to monitor financial achievement against financial goals
• Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors and its committees: advise and report on the status of the organization’s activities, particularly on issues of strategic importance; cultivate positive relationships between the Board and staff; and assure support for the operations and development of the Board
• Sustain current and leverage new funding opportunities (national and local, private and public) through relationship-building, networking and increased public visibility
• Provide support to the management team (including the Legal Director, Social Service Director, Development Associate, and Interpreter Bank Director), including assisting them in the development of performance goals, setting benchmarks, and conducting evaluations
• Assess key needs of the organization such as facilities and technology infrastructure in partnership with the management team to promote highest levels of efficiency
• Develop an annual budget in conjunction with key staff and the Board, including mapping out projected expenses and revenue sources

Qualifications/Skills:

• Significant knowledge and experience in immigration, domestic violence, or human trafficking and related public policy issues
• Strong background in non-profit leadership and management
• Success in fundraising, including knowledge and experience with government funding
• Demonstrated success in driving growth and change
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking skills
• Demonstrated skills in advocacy, coalition-building and media relations
• Excellent reputation for integrity and high ethical standards
• Proven background in fiscal management and budgeting
• At least 5 years of relevant experience and 3 years of non-profit management experience
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply

Send cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume as attached Word or PDF documents to search@ayuda.com with "Executive Director Search" in the subject line.

Please direct all inquiries related to this position to the same email address.

Review of resumes will begin immediately upon receipt.

Staff Attorney Position Open at CAST

Staff Attorney Position Open at CAST LA.

Summary of Position

Under the supervision of the Policy and Legal Services Director, the Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal services to survivors of human trafficking including assisting clients seek immigration, criminal and civil relief with an emphasis on immigration assistance. The Staff Attorney will also be responsible for coordinating the legal program’s emergency response to breaking cases and developing and providing training on the issue of human trafficking to partner organizations, law firms, and law enforcement. This is a full- time, exempt position.

Essential Duties

• Assume caseload of trafficked clients;
• Develop and implement creative, alternate legal strategies to assist trafficked persons;
• Work collaboratively with social services and shelter staff
• Support advocacy work for policy reform that emphasizes the human rights of trafficked persons, migrants and low wage workers;
• Provide outreach and training to legal aid organizations, law firms, and law enforcement to assist trafficked clients;
• Recruit, supervise and train pro bono attorneys to assist trafficked clients;
• Recruit and supervise legal fellows or interns;
• Participate in LAPD task force for human trafficking victims;
• Coordinate legal emergency response efforts.

Requirements

• Active membership in the California State Bar required
• Fluency in Spanish required
• Experience in the practice of law, including two years immigration experience and competence in federal and/or state criminal law and procedure
• Commitment to serving the needs of trafficked persons, migrants and low wage workers
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships with other legal service providers in areas relevant to trafficked persons (includes immigration law and labor law)
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with trafficked persons, legal organizations, community based organizations, volunteer lawyers, and government agencies
• Ability to develop and implement effective systems for managing own case load, as well as supervising and monitoring legal caseloads handled by volunteer attorneys or other legal organizations
• Experience developing and providing trainings to diverse groups

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of trafficking and the issues affecting trafficked persons
• Experience in working with trafficked persons, migrants and low wage workers in the areas of immigration, labor and civil litigation
• Experience with criminal issues and experience in a legal services program
• Familiarity with the rights of victims of crime and resources
• Experience advocating for trafficked persons human rights in governmental and non-governmental contexts, preferably in California or at the federal level.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes medical, life, sick/vacation leave, and a 403(b) plan.

To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript and list of references to info@castla.org. Due to the high volume of resumes received only qualified candidates will be contacted.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. CAST is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about CAST, please click here.

Human Trafficking Case Manager Position in Buffalo, New York

From the International Institute of Buffalo:

Clients: Victims of Human Trafficking

Salary: $25,000 + benefits

Position Description:The International Institute of Buffalo is seeking an Advocate Case Manager within its Trafficking Victim Services Program (TVSP). Under the supervision of the Director of Victim Services, the Case Manager’s primary responsibilities will include direct victim advocacy, crisis intervention, general intake and coordination of support services both on-site and within the Western New York community. The Advocate Case Manager will also work within the Victim Services Department to creatively evaluate and improve the effectiveness of this project in order to more comprehensively meet the complicated needs of this emerging population. On-call responsibilities occur periodically.

Applicants must have a strong ethic of service and dedication, and should be committed to being available to program activities outside of the normal 9-5 hours. Flexibility, emotional maturity, and resilience are required, along with excellent social and organizational skills that facilitate empathetic and open communication. Applicants must enjoy working closely with a small team while exhibiting initiative and independence. Experience, comfort, and sensitivity working in multi-cultural environments are required. Applicants fluent in a second language and those with experience in victim and trauma-related fields preferred.

Client Population:Most clients will be survivors of sex and/or labor trafficking. Clients will include foreign national survivors, particularly Asian, Latino, and African. Clients will have experienced significant trauma and will require intensive victim services.

Application: Please send resume and cover letter to International Institute of Buffalo Human Trafficking Victim Services, 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo 14209 or email to afleischauer@iibuff.org by April 5, 2010.

For more information about the International Institute of Buffalo, please click here.

Anne Templeton Zimmerman Fellowship 2010

From Idealist.org:

Anne Templeton Zimmerman Fellowship 2010

Free The Slaves

Education: No requirement
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Language(s): English
Area of Focus: Communications Access and Infrastructure, Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Media and Journalism, Network of Nonprofit Organizations
Type: Full time
Salary: $35,000
Last day to apply: March 12, 2010

Description:
One fellowship will be awarded to a young adult (21 – 30) who wants to use their talents in Web work, video production, stage production and design to help end slavery. He/she must have experience in social media, graphic design, e-campaigning, filmmaking, photography, journalism or other communications-related fields. A qualified candidate need not have experience in all facets described above, as the fellowship will be molded to fit the skills of the fellow and the needs of Free the Slaves.

The recipient will receive:
• A one-year fellowship to work full-time with Free the Slaves in the Los Angeles communications team office, with a salary of $35,000 plus benefits.
• The opportunity to help create world-class documentaries, compelling Web articles and print materials, and a live awards ceremony seen by millions around the world.
• The fellowship begins in July 2010.

The fellowship honors the legacy of Anne Templeton Zimmerman, who worked tirelessly against slavery and other abuses.

Award Criteria:
The fellowship will be awarded to an individual who most effectively demonstrates:
• An academic, internship or work background in media or marketing -- with verifiable print, broadcast, or online experience at the university or post-university level.
• Experience/talent in Web design.
• Interest in pursuing non-profit public communications as a career.
• A record of involvement in non-profit groups or causes; experience in human rights or anti-trafficking fields is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, multiple goals, and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative in project management.
• Well-organized with attention to detail and a resourceful problem solver.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure without close supervision; self motivated and goal/deadline oriented.
• Preferred candidates will have a portfolio of articles/stories/photos/films/designs, either online or on DVD or hard-copy format.
• Video production experience and strong writing skills in English are a plus.

Duties of Fellow Include:
• Serve as associate producer in the production of video documentaries on anti-slavery activities around the world, including an overseas filming trip.
• Conduct research and help write online news articles for the Free the Slaves Web site, periodic e-update newsletters and e-blasts to supporters.
• Assist with a major stage production, the 2010 Freedom Awards, including event logistics planning/execution, media relations, VIP guest recruitment and relations.
• Opportunity to craft materials to inspire donations and greater public participation in Free the Slaves activities, such as flyers, online blogs, social media posts, etc.
• Work on updating and organizing the Free the Slaves video library.
• Runner for the Los Angeles office.

Additional Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements:
• Eligible to work in the USA (citizenship or green card).
• Between the ages of 21 and 30 at the time of application.
• Fluent fluid in written and spoken English.
• Involved in anti-slavery work in some way for at least two years.
• Committed to building their career in support of ending slavery.
• Eager to take advantage of a variety of learning experiences, including on-the-job training in the U.S., meeting with experts in the field and traveling overseas to visit successful anti-slavery programs.
• Enthusiastic about and willing to commit to spending 12 months as a Free the Slaves fellow, working in the Los Angeles area.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Willing to adhere to the Free the Slaves client and child protection policies.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Willing to be filmed in preparation for and at the Freedom Awards ceremony (Free the Slaves will cover agreed travel costs), and willing to speak about past work and the fellowship experience to the media and others.

Individuals Are Not Eligible if:
• They are a current or former paid staff member of Free the Slaves (unpaid interns or volunteers are eligible).
• They have a family member who is currently on the Free the Slaves board or paid staff.

How to Apply

Application Process:
• Provide a completed application form (see below for where to get application forms). Send completed application to Zimmerman@freetheslaves.net.
• Provide a complete resume of academic and work experience.
• Provide writing samples, and copies or links to samples of your previous communications work.
• Provide two references.
• A selection panel will contact shortlisted candidates for telephone or video-conference interviews.
• Completed applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 12, 2010.
• You can see stories and videos online featuring the 2008 Zimmerman Fellows and the 2009 Zimmerman Fellows here.

Applications can be found here.

Case Manager Position Open with Ayuda in DC

From Idealist:

Case Manager
Ayuda

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Category: Direct social services
Last day to apply: November 24, 2009
Type: Full time Language(s): English, Spanish
Area of Focus: Human Rights and Civil Liberties

Description:
Ayuda is the DC area’s leading source of multilingual legal and social service assistance for low-income immigrants in the areas of immigration, human trafficking, domestic violence and family law. Ayuda is expanding social services to its Sterling, VA office and is seeking a Case Manager to join the Social Services Department. This position will provide comprehensive case management to immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking and conduct community outreach and trainings. The position will be based in Sterling, VA.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct client intakes and safety planning, assess client needs, and develop individualized social service plans
• Provide comprehensive case management and crisis intervention to include culturally and linguistically appropriate referrals for housing, medical and mental health care, English classes, employment, etc.
• Coordinate and accompany clients to appointments as needed
• Collaborate with Ayuda’s Legal department to provide holistic services to clients
• Maintain client case files
• Conduct outreach and trainings to providers and community members and collaborate with project partners
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, BSW or MSW preferred. Experience in case management and/or providing direct services to domestic violence clients and/or survivors of trauma is required. Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of issues involved in working with diverse populations. Strong commitment to serving, empowering, and advocating on behalf of Ayuda’s low-income immigrant client base. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and part of a diverse multidisciplinary team. Required Bilingual in English and Spanish. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

How to Apply:

Submit a resume with cover letter to: Renee Huffman, Ayuda, 1707 Kalorama Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20009 Or email to renee@ayuda.com

Major Gifts Director Position Open with Free the Slaves

From Free the Slaves:

Major Gifts Director

Description:
Free the Slaves is currently seeking a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented and highly-motivated candidate to fill the position of Major Gifts Director, a new position created due to organizational growth. He or she will work closely with the President, CEO and COO to support the acquisition, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors—whom Free the Slaves sees as key partners in combating slavery. The Major Gifts Director will also work closely with the Executive Producer/Communications Director and the Communications team to integrate consistent messaging throughout the organization’s external communications. This position will be based in the DC headquarters of Free the Slaves. Domestic and some limited international travel will be required.

Specific Responsibilities Include:
• Lead the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors and major donor prospects, including preparation, execution and follow-up for all visits.
• Oversee donor communications to major donors and major donor prospects, in conjunction with Communications team, including cultivation and stewardship materials as well as donor acknowledgements
• Plan and execute events for major donor cultivation, as appropriate
• Coordinate donor field visits with senior staff to Free the Slaves’ overseas programs, joining and participating as needed.
• Integrate efforts into larger development strategy, working with other members of Development team to build annual membership program as well as leverage national volunteer base.
• Develop and implement systems for managing relationships, including but not limited to effective use of the database
• Establish quarterly and annual goals, as well as tracking mechanisms to allow highlight progress
• Prepare and monitor major donor program income and expenses

Requirements:
• Passion for ending slavery
• At least 3 years of relevant experience; professional development experience within a nonprofit environment is strongly preferred
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success using writing and presentation skills to increase revenue-generating opportunities, preferably for a nonprofit organization
• Ability to successfully initiate and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of constituents
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong computer skills; experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the strategic direction of a growing organization
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while maintaining a sense of humor
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience

In order to attract and retain professionals at the top of their fields, Free the Slaves provides a generous compensation package, including competitive salaries, vacation, personal time and employer-paid health insurance for the employee.

Free the Slaves is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity.

Organization Overview:
Free the Slaves is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to ending modern slavery worldwide. Founded in 2000, Free the Slaves is a dynamic, growing organization that has its headquarters in Washington, DC and satellite offices in Los Angeles, Delhi, Accra and Kathmandu. It has programs in Brazil, Ghana, Haiti, India, Nepal, Sudan and Uganda in addition to its work in the United States. See www.freetheslaves.net for more information.

How to Apply:
Applicants should send a resume, thoughtful cover letter, and one writing sample (preferably development-related, under 3pp) to careers@freetheslaves.net with ‘Major Gifts Director Search’ in the subject line. The closing date is October 23, 2009.

Position Open in Baltimore

From Idealist:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Field Coordinator—Baltimore

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, United States

Job Category: Health & Medical, Social Science, Psychology and Welfare

Sector: Nonprofit

Last day to apply: September 27, 2009

Type: Full time

Language(s): English, Spanish

Area of Focus: Children and Youth, Health, Mental, Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Human Services, Immigration

Description:

Position Objective: To ensure professional services to undocumented and unaccompanied children through assessments and recommendations related to placements, transfers and releases to sponsors.

Qualifications include...

1. Commitment to LIRS’s core mission and values and an ability to model those values in relationship with colleagues and partners; commitment to refugees and immigrants

2. Master’s degree in social work and a minimum of two years of demonstrated child welfare, case management, social service or mental health professional experience or a bachelor’s in social work and equivalent professional work experience.

3. Knowledge and experience in work with refugee or immigrant children or cross-cultural experience

4. Professional interviewing skills

5. Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration among various service agencies

6. Fluency in Spanish

7. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database management

8. Ability to manage complex projects with a high degree of independence

9. Demonstrated creativity and initiative

10. Willingness and ability to travel

Responsibilities include...

1. Implement assessment and placement activities with a holistic professional child welfare approach for children in federal custody.

2. Ensure complete assessment information is made available to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) for release or placement recommendations under the direction of the national agency.

3. Review family reunification packets from ORR-contracted facilities to ensure completeness and make release recommendations to ORR.

4. Track and manage various types of complex special needs cases including referrals for suitability assessments, follow-up services, long-term foster care, residential treatment and trafficking cases.

5. Act as liaison among local facilities’ staff, child, federal ORR/Division of Unaccompanied Children’s Services (DUCS) staff, national LIRS and United States Conference of Catholic Bishops staff, legal representatives for children in custody, Department of Homeland Security/ Immigration and Customs Enforcement, relevant consulates, and others regarding assessment of children’s placement or release.

6. Make regular visits to ORR-contracted facilities, meet with individual children as needed, and make recommendations for treatment or other services.

7. Maintain knowledge of the continuum of care options available throughout the country.

8. As part of a national team, consult with other field coordinators on special cases, provide operational support, and develop and share effective strategies and best practices.

9. Assist ORR or ORR-contracted facilities with rapid response on special cases as required.

10. Assist with training and technical assistance to local providers to support smooth field placements, transfers and releases.

11. Ensure clear and consistent communication with the LIRS national office and ORR, including regular conference calls and other coordination meetings necessary to ongoing case management and program development.

12. Ensure projects and assignments are completed within established guidelines and agency standards.

13. Provide statistics and assist with writing reports on activities and recommendations for ORR as required.

14. Utilize DUCS Tracking Management System (TMS) for processing releases and transfers as well as other functions that are incorporated into the system.

15. Monitor changes on the ground; identify new trends and effectively communicate those trends to LIRS.

16. Assist in the identification of social and mental health services for children in custody.

17. Where appropriate, monitor trends in immigration proceedings for DUCS children in the region.

18. Organize and participate in local and regional meetings with agencies and providers in the region to address current and future issues affecting the program operations.

19. Provide on-call assistance in emergency situations.

20. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

How to Apply:
Send cover letter, including salary requirements, with résumé to... hrmail@lirs.org

This position is also open in New York.

Related information from LIRS's website on services for children:

Unaccompanied Children in Federal Custody

Refugee foster care programs are also open to children and youth who have entered the United States alone and are placed in the custody of the Division of Unaccompanied Children's Services (DUCS) within the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) pending a determination of their legal status. As an alternative to detaining such children, ORR refers some chilren for foster care and community-based services through the LIRS network of culturally sensitive service providers, Examples of such children includes minors who are applying for, or have been granted, asylum in the United States; children with special needs; and youths potentially at risk from smugglers and traffickers.

Trafficked Children

Trafficked children who are under the age of 18 are elgibile for a special foster care program, administered by LIRS and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which provides them with a home along with the services and support they need to rebuild their lives. This program has a special emphasis on preserving the cultural, linguistic and religious identities of all foreign-born children in care.