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Professional Executive-Level Volunteers Sought for Short-term Assignments in Egypt

Freedom House is currently seeking individuals with demonstrated professional experience to work with civil society organizations in Egypt through the International Executive Volunteers (IEV) program for 3 months beginning in April 2009.

Volunteers must have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, the ability to commit to 3 months of service, and a resourceful, innovative personality. Previous overseas experience, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa is preferred.

Freedom House is in search of three volunteers to fill the following positions:

Fundraising Specialist

A fundraising specialist who has the ability to provide support in different sectors including development, environment and political has been requested. The volunteer will participate in developing the host organization�s fundraising strategic plan to help ensure continuous and sustainable funding for the organization�s activities. Arabic language skills are not required.

Nonprofit Management Specialist

A nonprofit management specialist has been requested to work with an Egyptian organization to assist them in strategic planning, fundraising, networking with donors and other international organizations. The volunteer will also be asked to help update the organization�s marketing materials to promote its projects. Spoken Arabic language skills are required.

Journalism Specialist

An independent daily newspaper has requested a volunteer to transfer and share knowledge about free media and investigative reporting. The volunteer will also be asked to provide insight on how to effectively manage newsrooms and train staff on journalism tools and techniques. Knowledge of Middle East issues and media desired. Spoken Arabic language skills are preferred but not required.

For the past several years, Freedom House has worked in Egypt supporting civil society through its New Generation of Advocates program. The New Gen program helps to empower emerging leaders in civil society who are successfully contributing to democratic reform in their countries through training in advocacy, outreach and reform strategies; as well as international exchanges to developed democracies. The IEV program seeks to complement this effort by placing professional, executive-level volunteers helping to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to more effectively carry out their missions in defending human rights, advocating for legal reforms and creating a space for free expression.

Freedom House covers international travel expenses and provides a housing allowance and a modest daily living stipend for the duration of the volunteer assignment.

To learn more about the International Executive Volunteers program or to have the application sent to you, please contact Jenai Green. Please send completed application, cover letter, and resume by email or fax to:

Jenai Green
Senior Program Officer, Exchanges
iev@freedomhouse.org
Fax: (202) 293-2840
*Please write "IEV Application (Egypt)" in the subject line of your email.

The deadline to apply is February 1, 2009.

Freedom House regularly seeks candidates for its AVID program.

Volunteers are required to have five or more years professional experience relevant to one of the key areas (non-profit management and development, advocacy, fundraising, grants management, volunteer training, public relations, political communication, legislative process, public administration, and budgeting and finance); the ability to commit to 3-12 months of service (occasional exceptions); and a resourceful, innovative personality.

Overseas experience - particularly in transition countries - and foreign language skills are strongly preferred.