Career Linguist

Women for Women International Washington, DC 3 weeks ago 3 applicants

About the job

Organizational Overview

Women for Women International works in some of the most dangerous places to be a woman. We serve women survivors of war in conflict and post-conflict areas around the world in 8 countries including Afghanistan, Iraq, Eastern Congo, and Northern Nigeria. Our core belief is that stronger women build stronger nations; and with access to knowledge, resources, and a support network, a woman rebuilds her life and improves her community.
Our model works and we have the data to prove it. In our 26-year history, Women for Women International has reached over half a million women. The women we work with across 3 continents earn just $0.81 a day when we enroll them. At graduation, it’s $2.11, nearly tripled.
Our impact goes beyond income. The number of women who say at least one household member went to sleep hungry in the last four weeks has gone from 18% to 5%. And more women say they speak out against women’s abuse: 26% report having publicly spoken in the last 6 months against physically abusing women.
When women have the right tools, they realize the power within themselves to transform their lives, their families, their communities, and finally their entire nations.

Project Description

The Summer 2021 Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) intern will assist the Global Programs team with MERL and data related projects. The MERL intern will report to the M&E Officer and Associate Director of Research to support the full MERL team portfolio.
The internship will require 20-25 hours per week commitment with an anticipated start date of May 24th, 2021 and possible End Date: August 6th, 2021; a $195 monthly stipend for 3 months will be provided.
Due to ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 which may require WfWI employees to continue to work from home in the Summer, interns may therefore be required to work remotely for a part of/the duration of their Summer 2021 internship. Further information will be communicated with hired interns regarding a possible one day in person orientation, as well as making remote working arrangements with their supervisor.
This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students looking to obtain valuable experience in the not-for-profit space, and the inner workings on an international nonprofit grassroots women’s development organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

The list below indicates the types of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) projects on which the intern might work-

• Supporting analysis and write-up activities for a randomized controlled trial (RCT);
• Contributing to quantitative data cleaning with Stata, basic analysis, and write-ups;
• Analysing and summarizing qualitative data analysis for focus groups and interviews related to women’s economic and social empowerment and violence against women;
• Supporting development of shareable materials featuring M&E results and research findings (briefs, summaries, reports);
• Conducting evidence reviews on key topics such as violence against women and girls, financial inclusion, business mentorship, social norm change, etc.;
• Developing training materials for global M&E staff related to data collection, analysis, write-up and presentations.
• Supporting M&E / Research components of proposals being developed
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Undergraduate or Graduate student in public health, economics, international development or a related field (Master’s preferred);
• Experience using Stata to clean and analyze quantitative data is required;
• Strong research and critical thinking skills;
• Experience supporting research projects through survey tool development, data analysis, ethics board support, and/or protocol development;
• Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing evidence (preferably related to women’s empowerment);
• Experience conducting qualitative data analysis and synthesis;
• Ability to work independently and communicate with people, ability to work with remote supervision;
  

Application Instructions

Students interested in applying should submit their cover letter and resume to: https://www.womenforwomen.org/about/careers
Applicants will be shortlisted on a regular basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
All our staff, volunteers and interns are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for internships without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Industry

• Staffing & Recruiting

Employment Type

Internship

Job Functions

• Information Technology

The LSA is seeking applications for the position of Student Intern as part of our Secretariat staff team for the Summer 2021 semester (May – August*). This is a great opportunity to learn more about the field of linguistics, the professional needs of LSA members, and the LSA’s broader agenda to advance the scientific study of language. This internship also provides exposure to the workings of a small non-profit organization based in the nation’s capital.

Interns will gain experience with writing, research, database management, social science policy, and a variety of administrative tasks. Please see the position description below for additional details. The position is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in programs leading to a degree in linguistics or a related field.

This part-time position involves 30 hours of work per week, with a stipend of $7000 for the duration of the semester. Our preference is that the intern spend a portion of their work week in the LSA’s office in Washington, DC, which remains open. Currently, LSA staff are working remotely on selected days, with some presence in the offices as necessary. A private office is available to the intern for their exclusive use, if desired. The remainder of the work may be performed virtually from a remote location of the intern’s choosing.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three academic/professional references to: lsa@lsadc.org, subject line: “LSA Internship Application.” The deadline for full consideration is April 4, 2021.

Position Description

Assist the LSA Secretariat with the following projects:

• generating social media posts about the LSA’s programs and activities
• website content management and development
• research and information gathering on a variety of topics (not scholarly in nature)
• database management
• representation at meetings and conferences in the DC metro area
• preparing summaries and analysis of reports and other materials
• assisting with clerical support
• develop and execute one long-term project of particular interest to the incumbent

* Precise start and end dates are flexible, depending on the applicant’s academic schedule, but the duration of the internship should be no less than 12 weeks.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is seeking an Assistant Director of Training & Diversity with experience in curriculum development and evaluation as well as a commitment to developing effective resources that empower postdocs, especially those from underrepresented groups, to thrive within academia and beyond. The successful candidate will be independent, curious, collaborative, and creative, with a knack for learning and understanding stakeholder needs, framing key questions, and a penchant to use evaluative methods for continuous improvement. This position is a critical part of the OPA team, working as an individual contributor to design and deliver curriculum focused on the most vulnerable points of postdoctoral training: recruitment, early engagement, and career transition. A person with a deep commitment to developing inclusive programs, creating a welcoming community, and robust evaluation of new curriculum and programs will have the tools and context necessary to define and influence postdoctoral training at Stanford, and in turn to influence the future academic workforce.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is a fast-moving, agile office that administers and supports the more than 2400 postdocs on campus. OPA is one of the leading postdoc offices in the country and seeks to provide the best service to its constituents – the postdocs, faculty, and departmental administrators. Through close working relationships throughout the University, the Assistant Director of Training & Diversity will work independently to provide a clear and deep understanding of trends and issues in postdoctoral training.

The Assistant Director of Training & Diversity will play a key role in the continued development and implementation of our strategic vision for the importance and breadth of professional development available to postdocs. They will lead and work closely with the rest of the programs team to develop, implement, and analyze needs assessments, best practices research, and program evaluation mechanisms in order to devise, implement, and support new approaches to postdoctoral training, recruitment, retention, and advancement. They will develop new curriculum, establish partnerships across the university, and bring in outside experts to develop or provide curriculum to support the strategic vision for postdoctoral training broadly and OPA’s suite of diversity and training programs and initiatives across the programs team. They will also work with the programs team to co-develop and engage in cross-team collaboration on program evaluation, program communications, marketing strategy, and partnerships to support our team’s goals and values.

The Assistant Director of Training & Diversity will serve as a subject matter expert in DEI, providing leadership within OPA, developing curriculum to further a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serving as an advisor and consultant to our constituents as we champion best practices for recruiting, training, and supporting diverse postdocs in thriving at Stanford. They may serve on committees and working groups representing postdocs’ needs especially in the DEI space. They will also have opportunities to develop relationships with and provide mentorship and coaching support to postdocs as needed, especially with a DEI focus.

This role will also develop curriculum for the NSF Research Universities Alliance (RUA), a 9-institution alliance among Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, CalTech, U Washington, UT Austin, U Michigan, Georgia Tech, and Harvard, to support URM postdocs in non-bioscience STEM fields interested in careers in academia. OPA serves as RUA’s experts on postdoctoral recruitment and training, so this role will work with the Director of Programs & Outreach and Associate Dean to develop a suite of programs to support underrepresented postdocs interested in careers in academia, focused especially on the intervention points of recruitment and onboarding, establishing and promoting belonging, and career transition. The training developed will both support postdocs at Stanford broadly as well as the corresponding populations at each of our partner institutions.

The OPA programs team is fast-paced, highly mission-driven, and takes great pride in our competence, creativity, and our service-mindedness. Candidates should be highly organized self-starters, comfortable with autonomy, and embrace opportunities to tackle new problems and challenges as part of our dynamic team. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is fundamental to the role.

Duties include:

• Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
• Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Develop curriculum. Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes.
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability.
• May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients. Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
• Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding.
• Coach and mentor program staff.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. or an Ed.D. preferred, or combination of an M.Ed. and equivalent minimum experience.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

* – Other duties may also be assigned

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
•  Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* – Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional evening and weekend hours.

* – Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
•  Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

About Stanford University

Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, is one of the world’s leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.

Supporting that mission is a staff of more than 10,000 which is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning.  To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends and benefits that increase financial stability to promote health, fulfilling lives.  An award-winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4112
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: J
• Requisition ID: 88667

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