JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Center for International Policy is an independent nonprofit center for research, public education and advocacy on U.S. foreign policy. We work to make a peaceful, just and sustainable world the central pursuit of U.S. foreign policy. We offer common sense solutions to the most urgent problems facing our country and our planet: war, corruption, poverty and inequality, and climate change.
CIP was founded in 1975, in the wake of the Vietnam War, by former diplomats and
peace activists who sought to reorient U.S. foreign policy to advance international
cooperation as the primary vehicle for solving global challenges and promoting human rights. We bring diverse voices to bear on key foreign policy decisions and make the evidence-based case for how and why the United States must redefine the concept of national security in the 21st century.
We are actively hiring for the following positions:
Senior Fellow
The Center for International Policy is seeking international Senior Fellows. Senior Fellows are part of the intellectual powerhouse of CIP. We rely on their background in progressive foreign policy research to inform our analysis and expand our research projects. Senior Fellows identify with CIP’s mission of making a peaceful, just, and sustainable world the central pursuit of U.S. foreign policy. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Fellows will be provided with in-house data collection. They will also be supplied with research and analysis assistants to support their work, while they share their extensive knowledge and advice on CIP program structure and analysis, as well as produce individual or collaborative research outputs.
Priority areas include security, nuclear nonproliferation, arms trade, technology, climate change, and regional expertise of Africa.
Position Status: Non-Resident Fellowship
Location: Remote
Start Date: Immediate
Roles and Responsibilities:
The level of involvement and specific structure of the fellowship will be discussed based on individual candidates’ experience, availability, and CIP’s needs. This will include:
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Producing solutions-oriented and policy-relevant analytical research. These can be in the form of research reports and short articles that reflect the message of CIP.
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Collaborating with like-minded scholars and participating in academic webinars
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Driving discourse through writing, media, and event opportunities.
Areas of Interest Include:
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International Cyber Security and AI
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Defense and Security policies
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Anti-corruption
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Climate change
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Security-related Legislations
Key Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
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Extensive experience in the field you are applying for
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Professional writing experience
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Relevant university-level education. A post-graduate degree or equivalent in international relations or a related field
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Regional expertise and residing in the region that you are writing on is a plus.
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An expert-level understanding of foreign policy
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Strong record of professional achievement
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Spanish or Arabic language skills are advantageous
How to Apply:
All applicants for this position must submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples. Additionally, please include in your cover letter a research topic or project you plan to pursue during the course of the fellowship. Please attach your cover letter, resume, and writing samples as one document when you apply and send it to Sonya Carter, Director of Finance and Operations, at jobs@internationalpolicy.org, with “Non-Resident Fellow” and your desired subject area in the subject line.
The Center for International Policy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origins, or sexual orientation. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Non- U.S. citizens and international applicants (especially from Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia) are also encouraged to apply.
Security Assistance, Arms Trade, and Technology Program Manager
The Center for International Policy is seeking qualified candidates to fill a full-time staff role as a Security Assistance, Arms Trade, and Technology Program Manager, with a portfolio focusing on two main issue areas: U.S. security assistance and arms export policy, and the intersection of science and technology and U.S. foreign policy. The chosen candidate will have some leeway to explore other topics that align with CIP’s goals and priorities as well.
Position Status: Full-time
Location: Washington D.C.
Start Date: Immediate
Key Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Qualified candidates will:
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Be passionate about creating a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world by working to push U.S. foreign policy towards alignment with these goals.
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Have significant expertise in autonomously creating high-quality written research products, often with short turnaround.
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Have significant expertise managing a program, including setting policy direction, fundraising, performing advocacy, and speaking to other organizations and the press.
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Have significant knowledge of U.S. security assistance and arms export policy, with an understanding of a variety of Title 10 and Title 22 security assistance authorities, the Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales processes, the Arms Export Control Act, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and the United States Munitions List and Commerce Control List.
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Have significant expertise in one or more of the following science and technology policy topics: artificial intelligence, social media, supply chains, cybersecurity, nuclear weapons, drone technology, and/or space policy.
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Have experience interacting with Congress and the Executive Branch, especially the State Department and the Department of Defense, and be comfortable advocating for CIP’s policy priorities to key decision makers.
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Have experience with or be comfortable learning certain technical skills, especially database management, data analysis, and data cleaning processes.
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Be excellent writers.
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Be team players comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Managing one or more projects dedicated to exploring U.S. security assistance and arms export policy and the impact of science and technology on U.S. foreign policy.
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Editing and managing research outputs.
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Initiating projects, fundraising, proposal writing, identifying donors and their priority issues.
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Creating large quantities of high-quality written research, often on short deadlines.
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Working with senior leadership to set policy and program direction.
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Managing interns.
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Advocating for program and CIP-wide policy preferences in the legislative and executive branches.
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Working with various coalitions to help advance shared policy goals.
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Managing the most complete publicly-available dataset on U.S. security assistance and arms exports, including cleaning data, running analysis, and adding updated information.
How to Apply:
All applicants for this position must submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and the contact information for two references. Candidates are encouraged to also provide a link to their LinkedIn if they have one. Additionally, please include in your cover letter a research topic or project you would be excited to pursue in this position. Please attach your cover letter, resume, writing samples, and references as one document when you apply and send it to Sonya Carter, Director of Finance and Operations, at jobs@internationalpolicy.org, with “Security Assistance, Arms Trade, and Technology Program Manager” in the subject line.
The Center for International Policy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origins, or sexual orientation. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Non- U.S. citizens and international applicants (especially from Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia) are also encouraged to apply.
Development Director
The Center for International Policy (CIP) is seeking a Development Director. This position reports to the President/CEO and Executive Vice President.
Position Status: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: October 2023
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience
About the Role
The Development Director is responsible for providing leadership in planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive fundraising programs and collaborates with the executive team and other staff in leading and advancing the fundraising strategy for the Center for International Policy. This includes building and maintaining a coherent and coordinated fundraising infrastructure, including durable systems for managing donor relations at all levels from small donors to foundations.
Position Responsibilities Include:
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The statements listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.
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Identify, cultivate, and solicit potential donors to meet annual goals and expectations
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Work closely with the executive team to create, assess and adjust the annual fundraising strategy, including creation of new materials in support of communications with prospective and current donors and strengthen fundraising processes.
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Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed
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Oversee implementation of all fundraising activities including outreach mailings and online appeals.
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Plan and execute special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization
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Coordinate with the President/CEO to plan and carry out an annual schedule of major donor visits
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Oversight of the coordination and preparation of all program and general support proposals and grants reports
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Oversee the development and management of the fundraising budget
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Ensure the CIP Bloomerang CRM database is maintained
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Serve as the staff liaison for the Board External Affairs Committee.
Experience, Skills, and Education
Knowledge and Experience
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Demonstrated leadership and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and a workplace culture that reflects the organization’s core values and vision
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Comprehensive knowledge of and commitment to CIP’s mission
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Requires at least 6 years of progressive professional work experience in development and external relations with previous, proven success meeting organization fundraising goals
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At least 5 years of management and supervisory experience at a senior level, with a demonstrated ability to lead within and across teams
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Significant senior- level communications and public speaking experience
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Demonstrated ability to build and develop a fundraising framework from the ground up
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Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising staff to achieve strategic goals
Skills and Education
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Master’s degree or its international/work equivalent in a relevant field
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Ability to effectively communicate CIP’s mission and its work
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Grant writing experience
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Ability to craft compelling arguments in conversation, documents or email
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Understands fundraising best practices and is able to identify all target audiences
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Can identify development-specific needs, recognize partners required to obtain necessary funding
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Strong initiative and follow-through and the capacity to think creatively and strategically
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Strong ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with others
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Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required
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Must have prior authorization to work in the United States
How to Apply:
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample (2-5 pages). Please combine and attach your cover letter, resume, and writing sample into ONE DOCUMENT and send it as a single attachment to jobs@internationalpolicy.org with “Development Director” in the subject line.
The Center for International Policy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origins, or sexual orientation. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Development Manager
The Center for International Policy (CIP) is seeking a Development Manager. This position reports to the President/CEO, Development Director and Director of Finance and Operations (DFO).
Position Status: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC (remote hybrid)
Start Date: October 2023
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience
About the Role
The Development Manager collaborates with the executive team and other staff and interns in advancing the fundraising strategy for the Center for International Policy. This includes facilitating donor fundraising to pursue the organization's strategic goals and maintaining a coherent and coordinated fundraising infrastructure, including durable systems for managing donor relations at all levels from small donors to foundations.
Position Responsibilities Include:
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The statements listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.
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Work closely with the executive team to assist in assessing and adjusting the annual fundraising strategy, including creation of new materials in support of communications with prospective and current donors and strengthen fundraising processes
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Implement all fundraising activities including outreach mailings and online appeals.
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Assist in the planning and execution of special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization
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Research possible large contributors, including philanthropic foundations and wealthy individuals
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Coordinate with program staff to track foundation communications, reporting and proposal submission deadlines.
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Coordinate the preparation and submission of all program and general support proposals and grant reports
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Maintain the CIP Bloomerang CRM database with the assistance of interns
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Coordinate with the President/CEO to plan and carry out an annual schedule of major donor visits
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Maintain all donor files
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Mange development interns
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Assist with the development and management of the fundraising budget
Experience, Skills, and Education
Knowledge and Experience
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Comprehensive knowledge of and commitment to CIP’s mission
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Requires at least 4 years of progressive professional work experience in development and external relations with a proven record of success in major gifts, foundation funding and special events
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Proven track record in managing an organization’s fundraising strategies and campaigns
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Proven track record developing and writing written products that have an impact on fundraising
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate within and across teams
Skills and Education
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Bachelor’s degree or its international/work equivalent in a relevant field
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Ability to effectively communicate CIP’s mission and its work
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Understands fundraising best practices and is able to identify all target audiences
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Grant writing experience is preferred
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Strong initiative and follow-through and the capacity to think creatively and strategically
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Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required
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Excellent organization skills
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Must have prior authorization to work in the United States
How to Apply:
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample (2-5 pages). Please combine and attach your cover letter, resume, and writing sample into ONE DOCUMENT and send it as a single attachment to jobs@internationalpolicy.org with “Development Manager” in the subject line.
The Center for International Policy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origins, or sexual orientation. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.