Research Assistant, Gender Policy and Strategy (GPS) – RESEA001951-00001

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If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

JOB BRIEF The research assistant will support the overall strategy of the Gender Policy and Strategy (GPS) team with an emphasis on the team’s external thought leadership efforts as well as internal gender integration efforts. The research assistant will work with the GPS team to support new strategic partnerships and maintain current relationships to disseminate and publicize USIP’s work on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda and gender-inclusive peacebuilding more broadly. As a key function, the research assistant will oversee the work of the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace and Security* (U.S. CSWG), of which USIP is the secretariat. This position will be supervised by the team’s Program Officer.

The U.S. CSWG was established in July 2010 and had over 50 member organizations. U.S. CSWG member organizations meet monthly and are actively engaged in the U.S. Security on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) through education, training, policy and research. Frequently, U.S. CSWG monthly meetings include briefings or consultations with high-level policymakers from the U.S. government tasked with WPS implementation, experts in the field, and international delegations interested in U.S. implementation of the WPS agenda. • Pay: Starting at $16.10 – $17.00 per hour • Work Schedule: An average of 20 hours per week during school; up to 40 hours when school is not in session. • Work Location: This position is based at USIP’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. • Expected Project Dates: September 2022

RESPONSIBILITIES GPS Program Support: • Support the Gender Policy and Strategy team in its commitment to addressing gender as an overarching lens for the Institute’s work rather than a single sector or program. • Serve as the Secretariat’s point of contact for U.S. CSWG and its engagement with the U.S. government, civil society and think tanks. • Organizes membership and subcommittee meetings by drafting agendas, tracking RSVPs and taking meeting minutes. • Supports the U.S. CSWG secretariat in maintaining communication channels with the U.S. CSWG executive committee and U.S. CSWG member organizations. • Manages U.S. CSWG external communications including, but not limited to the U.S. CSWG webpage and social media accounts. • Synthesize external current and new research findings related to gender and peacebuilding monthly. • Assist in the development of agendas, identification of participants and drafting of invitations for meetings, interviews, working sessions and public events on gender and peacebuilding. • Contribute to and coordinate activities including, but not limited to, scheduling meetings with key stakeholders; preparing and drafting materials such as policy briefs, talking points, background research, and other publications, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree (in-progress) required; • Must be a full-time university student; • Demonstrated interest in gender and public policy from an international perspective; • Knowledge of peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or security fields preferred; • Excellent research, writing, and editing skills; • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong interpersonal and communication skills; • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; • Experience living and working overseas or other cross-cultural communication experience (desirable); • Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications, including a basic understanding of necessary budget and accounting procedures.

USIP’s Research Assistant program is administered through the Consortium of Universities in the Washington Metropolitan area. Any full-time university student in the Washington area is eligible for these openings.

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USIP’s Research Assistant program is administered through the Consortium of Universities in the Washington Metropolitan area. Any full-time university student in the Washington area is eligible for these openings; non-students are not eligible.

As with many organizations, USIP follows specific guidelines related to COVID vaccinations. These guidelines align with the latest findings from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The overall intent is to ensure the safest possible workplace for USIP employees and contractors. In accordance with the guidelines, all USIP employees and contractors with building access are required to be fully vaccinated regardless of telework or remote status.

Upon acceptance of the position, you are required to submit proof of vaccination along with your signed offer letter to HR. If you require an exemption, either medical or religious, we will provide you with the exemption form for you to complete prior to your start date.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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