UNA Dallas is an independent, non-partisan organization of volunteers whose primary focus is to inform and educate the people of Dallas about the work of the United Nations and its subsidiary agencies. 

We welcome your participation!

Dallas-UNA
P. O. Box 801411
Dallas, Texas 75380-1411

Email: info@dallas-una.org

Phone: 972-480-5236

Greetings from the Dallas Chapter President

Job Openings

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Internship Opportunities

Administrative Assistant
U.S. Agency for International Development
GDA : Global Development Alliance
Washington, DC

MSI (www.msiworldwide.com) an international development consulting firm
with over 20 years practice requires an administrative assistant to work on
its contract with USAID's GDA: Global Development Alliance Secretariat.
Location: Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC

The GDA business model is a USAID initiative established to promote
strategic alliances with the full spectrum of the private sector in order
to leverage greater resources for solving development problems. MSI has a
support and technical assistance contract with the GDA Secretariat to
assist with their mission. The office environment is fast-paced and high
energy. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to work with
USAID and to understand the inner workings of the organization. More
information on the GDA business model can be found at www.usaid.gov/gda.

Requirements: Candidates with U.S.G. clearance, either current or less
than one year expired and able to be reactivated on short notice, will be
given consideration first. Employment is contingent on ability to obtain
U.S.G. clearance. The incumbant will work directly with the director of
the GDA Secretariat as well as support additional Secretariat office staff.

Bachelor's degree and minimum two years work experience. Must have
superior organizational and clerical skills, good writing and editing
skills; solid computer skills (Microsoft office, especially Excel and
PowerPoint). The following are a partial list of duties: information
tracking of meetings and schedules; maintaining key documents; travel
management; escorting visitors and other office management
responsibilities. A positive disposition on the phone and in-person is
important. Experience with USAID a plus. Needs to live in the Washington,
DC area. Starting date: on/about July 26.

The salary is commensurate with experience and salary history. Please
 e-mail resume and cover letter to gcritchley@msi-inc.com Attn: GDA
 

 

Human Rights Television Campaign- 3 Internships Available

Imagine Life was formed by concerned Americans who feel that basic human
rights should apply to all individuals without discrimination. Imagine Life
supports the principles espoused in the United Nations Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. It is our belief that by raising awareness of
human rights violations, through the powerful medium of television, that
fair-minded Americans will seek to become more involved in resolving the
profiled injustices.

We are seeking qualified and committed interns to directly assist committee
chairs. Our initial television public awareness campaign addressed human
rights violations in the Holy Land. Today almost half of the population of
the Holy Land is subject to routine human rights violations based solely on
ethnicity and religion; therefore, Imagine Life seeks to raise awareness
about human rights violations to improve the living conditions of millions
of people. No prior knowledge of the conflict is required.



Political Outreach Internship
Academic Background: College Student
Majors: Political Science and related majors
Skills Needed: Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Microsoft Word, Power Point,
Excel, Outlook), Proficient with Internet and related applications, Familiarity of Political system
- House of Representatives, Senate , President, Vice President, White House Cabinet
- Governor, Lt. Governor, General Assembly, Delegates
Good writing skills
Characteristics Desired: must be outgoing, persistent, and organized. duties will include contacting
Congressmen's office, therefore must 
Hours per week: 15-20 hours per week. More if college credits given
Work Environment: Casual
Job Description: Research Congressman positions and voting records regarding the
Israeli/Palestinian conflict
- start initially with local Congressman
Research Senators positions and voting records regarding the
Israeli/Palestinian conflict
- start initially with local Senators
Create a profile database of all Congressman and Senators positions and
voting records.
Set up appointments with Senators and Congressman
Help in creating presentations to be used when meeting with Congressmen
Monitor current events relating to current conflict, especially pertaining
to human right violations.
Write opinion/editorials for newspapers regarding the conflict, especially
current events
Imagine-Life Educational Objectives for the Intern:
Learn of the different Senators and Congressman, their positions, and their
voting records
Learn of the different methods of contacting elected officials
Learn of the different strategies of presenting elected officials with
information
Learn how to effectively write an op/ed for publication
Learn the complex history of the conflict and human rights abuses
Contact Information
If interested, or for any questions, please call Sami at 301-332-3920, or
email sami@imagine-life.org.



Management Internship
Academic Background: College level
Majors: Business management, Marketing, International Affairs, Political
Science, Communications or Media
Skills Needed: Proficient with Mircosoft Word, Excel, Power Point. Proficient with the
Internet and related applications
Characterisitics: Able to work in a team environment, organized, takes initiative and
co-manages projects.
Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week . If college credits given, 15-20 hours per week
Work Enviroment: Casual
Job Description (Varies):
Attending two hour weekly meeting with board members. Take notes of
meeting. Works directly with Committee Directors on projects
Create and maintain our information databases, and updating database as
needed.  Tracking donations and maintaining donor relations
Drafting promotional material, proposals and correspondence
Help in creating presentations to be used for generating donations
Develop and manage community outreach events/campaigns
Develop fundraising ideas and strategies; help plan and coordinate events
Research different media outreach opportunities ( newspapers, TV, radio)

Assist in developing grant proposals
Draft and Transmit breaking press releases
Research different event outreach opportunities (local events)
Research organizations with similar mission statements to increase the
number of partner organizations
Monitor current events relating to current conflict, especially pertaining
to human right violations.
Imagine-Life Educational Objectives for the Intern
The internship should provide the candidate with the following experience:
- Developing fundraising strategies
- Developing networking skills
- Developing organizational skills
- Developing outreach skills
- Developing strategic and critical analysis skills
- Understanding of non-profit entity (operational, legal, and
(financial issues)
Contact Information
If interested, or for any questions, please call Sami at 301-332-3920, or
email sami@imagine-life.org.



Film production Internship
Academic Background: College student
Majors- Film production or related major
Skills desired: Basic understanding of film production, editing
Basic understanding of formatting film into various media (DVD, Beta, Web
media player)
Familiar with various computer applications, including Word, Power Point,
and Web based applications
Characteristics desired: Ability to work along with others who will assist in commercial production,
ability to meet deadlines
Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week, more if college credits are given
Work Environment: Casual
Job Description:
Assist in compiling footage for commercials from other sources
Assist in conducting focus groups
Assist with production of commercials
Assist with editing of commercials
Assist with generating script ideas for commercials
Attend weekly meeting with board members
Imagine-Life Educational Objectives for Intern
Gain valuable experience in production and editing of film
Develop creative abilities to craft short production messages
Contact Information: If interested, or for any questions, please call Sami at 301-332-3920, or
email sami@imagine-life.org.
 

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Standard Internship Positions


To apply: Email a cover letter (stating why you are interested in interning with OFM and when you are available to work) and resume to Lochlann Boyle at the Career Center at: lboyle@american.edu
Internship (IT/Computer Systems)- Cambodia
International Organization for Migration http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact_show.htm?doc_id=217069

Programs Intern- Americas Society
Council of the Americas http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact_show.htm?doc_id=217123

Corporate Relations Intern- New York
Council of the Americas http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact_show.htm?doc_id=217126

9/11 Project Assistant/Intern
Foundation Center
New York, New York http://fdncenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=63400029

Internship - Unpaid
United Nations Office of Disarmament
New York, NY http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/internsh/intern.htm

Internships - The Women's Foreign Policy Group Washington DC http://www.wfpg.org/INTERN.HTM

Full-Time Internship
Institute for Science and International Security
Washington DC
http://www.isis-online.org/about/intern.html

Internship - with stipend
Arms Control Association
Washington DC
http://www.armscontrol.org/internships.asp

Internship
British American Security Information Council (BASIC)
London and Washington
http://www.basicint.org/jobs/main.htm

Internship
International Peace Bureau
Geneva
http://www.ipb.org/

Internships
National Bureau of Asian Research
Seattle, WA
http://www.nbr.org/staff/internships.html

Internships
NGO Committee on Disarmament
New York, NY
http://disarm.igc.org/INTERNS.htm

Internships
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Vienna, Warsaw, The Hague, Prague http://www.osce.org/employment/internships_n.php3

Internship
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Washington DC
http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/junior/

Internships
Verification Research, Training & Education Centre (VERTIC) London
http://www.vertic.org/employment.html

Internships with Monthly Stipend
CATO Institute
Washington DC
http://www.cato.org/jobs/intern/

Summer Camp Director
Facilitating Leadership in Youth, Inc
Washington, District of Columbia United States
Salary: $15/hour http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/95499:220/110607:313

Internship - Washington D.C.
ACDI/VOCA http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact_show.htm?doc_id=215266

Internship Opportunities
The Henry L. Stimson Center
Washington DC
http://www.stimson.org/about/?SN=AB2001110511

Internships - Various
Brookings Institution
Washington DC
http://www.brookings.edu/admin/internships.htm

Internships- Part and Full Time
United Nations Association of the USA
New York, NY
http://www.unausa.org

Study Partner
Expanded Horizons
New York, New York United States
Salary: $12/hr http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/108147:262/110988:74

Research Assistant II
CNMC-Division of Emergency Medicine
Washington, District of Columbia United States
Salary: $13-$14.50/hr commensurate with education and experience http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/81923:57/110981:174

Project Manager, Summer Position
The Philadelphia Youth Network
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States
Salary: Negotiable http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/85404:270/111320:152

Administrative Assistant
The Community Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia United States
Salary: $18-$20/hr or $20, 000/annual http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/98649:301/111397:43

Part-time Office Manager (approx. 20 hours per week)
International Organization for A dolescents (IOFA)
Brooklyn, New York United States
Salary: Commensurate with experience http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/81723:324/111442:266

Early Childhood Assistant
Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago, Illinois United States
Salary: $12/hour http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/100589:39/110957:31

Teacher's Assistant
Homes for the Homeless
Queens, New York United States
Salary: $13/hr. http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/21146:136/110823:223

Part Time Development Associate
The HOPE Program
Brooklyn, New York United States
Salary: TBD
http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/8548:196/110980:140

American Volunteer - Jordan
Freedom House http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact_show.htm?doc_id=214952

Volunteer Editors/Writers - General
Civitatis International http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact_show.htm?doc_id=215232

Career Awareness Program Coordinator
First United Methodist Church of Germantown After School Program (Phila.,PA)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States
Salary: $30/hour http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/112108:85/110572:239

Internship and Apprenticeship Program
Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil
Washington DC http://www.brasilemb.org/internship/internship.shtml

Summer Intern
Environmental Leadership Program
New Haven, Connecticut http://fdncenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=62400006

Summer Program Coordinator
AHC Inc. of Arlington, VA
Arlington, Virginia United States
Salary: $10-$13/hour, based on experience; no benefits
http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/52557:307/110380:138


Field Service PC Support Technician (part-time: 20 hours) Jewish Vocational
Service of Chicago Chicago, Illinois United States http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/82783:296/110484:279

Part Time Career Counselor
Jewish Vocational Service of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois United States
Salary: high $20,000's http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/82783:296/110481:179

Part-Time Payroll and Accounting Assistant
The New Teacher Project
New York, New York United States
Salary: $15 - $18/ hour http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/21810:15/110288:75

Youth Coordinator
BU-GATA Tenants Association for the Buckingham Neighborhood of Arlington, Virgina United States
Salary: $15 an hour http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/91407:297/110277:72

National Partnerships Administrative Coordinator
Citizen Schools
Boston, Massachusetts United States
Salary: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour for up to 20 hours per week.
 http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/16938:55/110549:129

Counselor/Group Worker
Police Athletic League of New York
Brooklyn, New York United States
Salary: Part time, $25 per hour for up to 30 hours weekly
 http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/4013:43/110538:26

Temporary Program Specialist, #CS4060ID
Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Washington, District of Columbia United States
Salary: $15 - $17 per hour, no benefits. http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/13746:279/110525:289

Project Assistant
Association for Enterprise Opportunity
Arlington, Virginia United States
Salary: $10-$12/hour, based on experience http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/78289:172/111011:215

Bookkeeper
The Steppingstone Foundation (Boston, Philadelphia)
Boston, Massachusetts United States
Salary: $25/hour http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/12921:88/110984:274

ESL Teacher
Language, ETC
Washington, District of Columbia United States
Salary: $25/hour. 8 hours per week. http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/92304:223/111093:241

Camp Positions
New York City Mission Society
New York, New York United States http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/15393:170/111156:35

Scholarship & Communication Programs Assistant
American Near East Refugee Aid - ANERA
Washington, District of Columbia United States
Salary: $15.00/hour http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/18196:124/111159:135

Summer Camp Director-Boonton, New Jersey
St. John's CDC
Boonton, New Jersey United States
Salary: 8 weeks June 21-August 13 $2,500 for 8 weeks http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/104806:14/110797:17

Office Assistant
Municipal League of King County
Seattle, Washington United States
Salary: $12/hr + $66/mo http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/100317:312/111107:19

Program Coordinator
Urban Dove of New York City
New York, New York United States
Salary: $12-15 / hour http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/99537:291/110275:5

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Volunteers Needed +b
Posted by: Abby Mercado-Malto
Organisation name: VSO
VSO volunteers work within communities in Africa, Asia, the Balkans and the Caribbean/Pacific region, sharing their professional skills and experience with local people. They exchange ideas so that together, they can find lasting solutions to the problems local people face. It's a unique approach that helps some of the world's most disadvantaged people change their lives. BAHAGINAN, the Southern Volunteer Programme-Philippines of VSO, offers a unique opportunity for Filipino professionals to share their skills with people of other developing countries and join in this worthy endeavor.

If you are qualified and trained to practice any of these professions: ? BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
- NGO programme managers, livelihood officers and micro-credit/enterprise development advisers, small business/marketing development advisers, fundraisers/communication advisers ? COMMUNITY & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- community/social development workers, community facilitators/organizers, registered social workers ? TECHNICAL & NATURAL RESOURCES
- agriculturists, agricultural business managers, agriculture extension officers, agriculture teachers, agro-foresters, community foresters, horticulturists, natural resources managers, community-based environmentalists, fisheries specialists, livestock/vets ? HEALTH
- doctors, pediatricians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, HIV/AIDS professionals, health managers and administrators, maternal and child health professionals, medical laboratory officers, primary health/community-based health educators, community nurses, learning difficulties nurses ? EDUCATION
- curriculum development specialists, education managers, English teacher trainers, teachers for Math and Science (secondary level) And you are: ? from 25 to 68 years of age; ? college graduate, with at least three years relevant work experience; ? in good health/ medically fit; ? able to speak and write well in English; ? able to spend up to two years working in a developing country; ? willing to live modestly in volunteer allowance; and ? willing to be assigned where you are most needed… Share your skills where they really matter… Be a VSO Volunteer!

Send in your detailed résumé and a letter of intent through email at Philippines.registry@vsoint.org, or via post mail to:

The Programme Manager
VSO Bahaginan
Unit 505, Pacific Corporate Center
131 West Avenue, Quezon City 1105

As a VSO volunteer, you will have extraordinary opportunities:
* living and working as part of a different community for two years;
* gaining fresh insights and understanding;
* enhanced career prospects upon your return; and
* enough memories to last you a lifetime.

We provide trainings to help you prepare as a volunteer and you will receive modest financial support during your time overseas and a small end-of-service grant.

Visit our website at www.vso.org.uk (click "Other VSO Sites" and go to "Southern Volunteers") for a more comprehensive information about VSO and Bahaginan.

Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website - www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.

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