About The World Justice Project
Jobs and Internships
Positions Available:
Director of Development
Rule of Law Index Spring 2010 Internship
The World Justice Project
http://www.worldjusticeproject.org
Washington, DC, USA
Annual Operating Budget: $5 - $6 million
Job Type: Proposal Development, Fundraising, Donor Relations
Mission Type: International, multi-disciplinary coalitions and actions promoting the rule of law.
Mission:
Founded in 2006, the World Justice Project is a multinational, multidisciplinary project to strengthen the rule of law for the development of communities of opportunity and equity. The Project includes several complementary and mutually reinforcing program areas: the global outreach forum known as the World Justice Forum and regional outreach meetings; the Rule of Law Index; the Opportunity Fund; and Scholarship.
Position Description:
The World Justice Project, initially housed in the American Bar Association (ABA), has established its separate status as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt corporation since September 2009. Its main office is located at 740 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC. The Project has an international staff of 20. The transition from the ABA is scheduled to be completed on March 31, 2010.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will develop and implement fundraising strategies for the World Justice Project to obtain domestic and international funding in support of the WJP’s core budget and programmatic activities. Funding should be sourced from a variety of sources, including from foundations, corporations, professional firms and associations, government agencies, and individuals. The Director of Development will supervise a Development Assistant and work collaboratively with program, finance and communication staff.
The position is expected to start ASAP.
Responsibilities:
- Create and implement annual and long-term development plan and strategy
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential foundation and corporate sponsors, and individual donors
- Write grant proposals and reports to foundation, corporate, and government funders
- Oversee all outreach and development materials
- Utilize donor tracking software to generate queries, reports, exports and any other collection data as needed
Qualifications:
- 8-10 years’ experience in development with knowledge of grant-seeking, annual giving, major and planned gifts, and/or corporate giving;
- Superior writing, oral communication and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated results in developing strategic partnerships;
- Advanced skills in project management and budget;
- Experience utilizing donor database and development tracking software
- International development experience and Master’s Degree or J.D. strongly preferred; and
- Experience in a law-related setting, including nonprofit sector, preferred.
- Understanding and appreciation of the rule of law and good governance in international development and humanitarian causes.
How To Apply:
The World Justice Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
Please submit cover letter and resume to Mrs. Hongxia Liu, Executive Director, The World Justice Project, 740 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, liuh@staff.abanet.org.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls.
The closing date for applications is February 26, 2010
Rule of Law Index Spring 2010 Internship
The World Justice Project
http://www.worldjusticeproject.org
Washington, DC, USA
The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index is seeking full-time Spring Semester intern. Possible opportunity to earn college credit. The internship will begin January 21, 2010.
The intern will provide administrative support for the overall development of the Rule of Law Index. Much of the intern work will include organizational work in Microsoft Excel and Word; assisting in editing and proof reading documents; internet research; and other office and logistical support duties.
Intern Qualifications:
This internship is open to undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. The candidate should be majoring in economics or a related field. Applicants must have a strong quantitative background. Coursework in quantitative research methods, statistics, and regression analysis is desired.
This internship requires excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, ability to communicate in a professional manner with senior level professionals both in writing and over the phone, strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, the ability to work independently as well as in group settings and willingness to work flexibly under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
How to apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume, and reference information (1-3 reference contact information, past supervisors and employers preferred) to wjpinternships@staff.abanet.org with subject line "ROL INDEX POSITION". Please send all three application documents at once. Applications should be received by January 4, 2010. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please direct all inquiries to this email address rather than calling with questions.
