Important Event: "Rejuvenating Public Sector Science"

The Center for Science in the Public Interest
4th National Integrity in Science conference

Announces Special Guest Speaker:
Dr. James Hansen
Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
"Threat to the Planet: The Dark and Bright Sides of Global Warming"

Register Now! (click here)
Rejuvenating Public Sector Science
A conference on restoring independent regulatory science

Registration is free for members of the press!

When?

July 11, 2008
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Where?

Ronald Reagan International Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC
Full Agenda is below. Register now at:
http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=606569

Registration: $250 general or $109 for non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies; $30 for students.

Housing for out of town registrants is at the Marriott Metro Center, 775 12th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. Hotel Rate: $215.00 (Single/Double) + applicable taxes (14.5%). To make your reservations, call the hotel directly at202-737-2200 or 800-228-9290 by Thursday, June 19, 2008 and mention the "Integrity in Science Conference."

Agenda

9:00 a.m. - Welcome: Michael Jacobson, Executive Director, Center for Science in the Public Interest
9:05 a.m. - Introduction: Merrill Goozner, Director, Integrity in Science Project, CSPI
9:10-9:40 a.m. - Keynote Address: Representative Brad Miller, Chairman, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, House Committee on Science and Technology on

9:40-11:00 a.m. - Plenary I
Beyond the Phony "Debate": Government Science and the Climate Crisis
Panelists will discuss the role of government science in addressing the climate crisis now that the debate over the reality of the crisis has largely been discredited. Speakers will also address unresolved questions in climate science, and the urgency of government-funded science to promote alternative energy sources in light of national security concerns and the Peak Oil crisis.

Moderator: Sheldon Rampton, Research Director, Center for Media and Democracy
Panelists:
Rick Piltz, Director, Climate Science Watch
Anthony J. Broccoli, Director, Center for Environmental Prediction, Rutgers University
Herman Franssen, President, International Energy Associates
Ken Zweibel, former Manager of the Thin Film PV Partnership Program, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Gal Luft, Executive Director, Institute for the Analysis of Global Security

11:00-11:15 a.m. - Break

Book signing with David Michaels, author of Doubt is Their Product

11:15-12:30 p.m. - Concurrent Breakout Sessions
A. Curbing Industry Influence over Regulatory Science
Panelists will discuss rules and regulations that inhibit government action to promote public health and a cleaner environment, from the Data Quality Act to undue Office of Management and Budget influence. They will also discuss ways in which collaborative industry-government partnerships can exert an influence over regulatory science.
Moderator: Reece Rushing, Director of Regulatory and Information Policy, Center for American Progress
Panelists:
Diana Zuckerman, President, National Research Center for Women & Families
Robert O'Keefe, Vice President, Health Effects Institute
William Hubbard, former Senior Associate Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration
Rick Melberth, Director of Federal Regulatory Policy, OMB Watch
Carol Henry, former Vice President, Industry Performance Programs (IPP) at the American Chemistry Council

B. Protecting Public Sector Scientists
Do federal scientists fear for their jobs for speaking the truth? Panelists will explore existing mechanisms for protecting government scientists including whistleblower protection regulations and unions, the adequacy of these mechanisms, and what can be done to improve them.
Moderator: Paul Thacker, investigator, Senate Finance Committee
Panelists:
Francesca Grifo, Director, Scientific Integrity Program, Union of Concerned Scientists
Adam Finkel, former Administrator, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
William Hirzy, Executive Vice-President, National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 280, EPA Headquarters
Stuart Gerson, Former head of Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Tom Devine, Legal Director, Government Accountability Project

C. Reducing Conflicts of Interest on Federal Advisory Committees
How is the integrity of regulatory science impacted by the presence of conflicted scientists on agency advisory committees? Panelists will explore ways to reduce conflicts of interest on the more than 200 science-based federal advisory committees, and debate the desirability and possibility of their elimination.
Moderator: Frank O’Donnell, President, Clean Air Watch
Panelists:
William McConagha, Assistant Commissioner for accountability and integrity, Food and Drug Administration
Dr. Anthony Maciorowski, Deputy Director, Scientific Advisory Board, Environmental Protection Agency
Sidney Shapiro, Professor of Law, Wake Forest University and Scholar, Center for Progressive Reform
Barnett Kramer, Associate Director of Disease Prevention, former head of Office of Medical Applications of Research, National Institutes of Health

12:30-2:00 p.m. – Lunch and speaker
Dr. James Hansen, Director, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
"Threat to the Planet: The Dark and Bright Sides of Global Warming."

2:00-3:15 p.m. - Plenary II
What Role for Industry? Setting the Comparative Effectiveness Agenda
Can better research lower health care spending? Sen. Barack Obama wants to create a new agency to compare the relative effectiveness of existing treatment options, and Sen. John McCain’s chief health care adviser says a greater role for such studies is imperative. But who should conduct those studies? And who will set the new agency’s agenda? Panelists will debate this major health care reform issue.

Moderator: Shannon Brownlee, author, "Overtreated," Senior Fellow, New America Foundation
Panelists:
Gail Wilensky, Senior Fellow, Project Hope
Ezekiel Emanuel, Chair, Dept. of Bioethics, National Institutes of Health
Mark Gibson, Executive Director, Center for Evidence-Based Policy, Oregon Health Sciences University
3:15-3:30 p.m. - Break
3:30-4:45 p.m. - Concurrent Breakout Sessions
A. The Energy Future: Whose Alternatives?
Panelists analyze the potential for "alternative technologies" to meet energy needs in a post-carbon economy, and discuss the industry interests promoting these alternatives.
Moderator: To Come
Panelists:
Paul Gunter, Director , Director of Reactor Oversight, Beyond Nuclear
David Pimentel, Professor of Ecology and Agricultural Sciences, Cornell University
Mark Harmon, Professor of Forest Science, Oregon State University
Scott Sklar, President, The Stella Group, Ltd., Former Executive Director, Solar Energy Industry Association
Graham Pugh, Senior Policy Analyst, Department of Energy

B. Conservation in a Hostile Climate
Panelists discuss attempts by industry interests to dismantle environmental and species protections, and the shifting mandates of federal agencies entrusted with conservation of the natural world.

Moderator: Steve Davies, editor, Endangered Species and Wetlands Report
Panelists:
James Furnish, former Forest Service Deputy Chief, Agriculture Department
Dominick DellaSala, Chief Scientist, National Center for Conservation Science and Policy
Lynn Scarlett, Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior
Noah Greenwald, Conservation Biologist, Center for Biological Diversity

C. A Common Standard for Journals' Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Panelists will discuss the need for a common standard governing conflict of interest disclosure in science and medical journals, and what ought to go into one.
Moderator: Merrill Goozner, Director, Integrity in Science, Center for Science in the Public Interest
Panelists:
Thomas Babor, Editor-in-Chief, Addiction
Hugh A. Tilson, Editor-in-Chief, Environmental Health Perspectives
Sheldon Krimsky, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy, Tufts University
Jeremy Theobald, Chairman, Committee on Publication Ethics

4:45-5:15 p.m. - Final Plenary
Introduction: Kirsten Stade, Program Manager, Integrity in Science, Center for Science in the Public Interest
Speaker: David Michaels, Director, Project on Scientific Knowledge and Public Policy
"A Sarbanes-Oxley for Science"

5:15 p.m. - Concluding Remarks

Conference co-sponsors include:
Beyond Nuclear
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
Center for Media and Democracy
Center for Progressive Reform
Climate Science Watch (GAP)
Earthjustice
Edmonds Institute
Endangered Species Coalition
Environmental News Network
Government Accountability Project
Mother Jones
Nuclear Information and Resource Service
OMB Watch
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
The Project on Scientific Knowledge and Public Policy
Union of Concerned Scientists

Invitation to event with Irish and South African students

On June 30th, 2008, from 4:00-6:15 pm in the Intercultural Center, Room 101, The Georgetown M.A. Conflict Resolution Program will be hosting a meeting with 33 Irish and South African students who are participating in the Washington Ireland Program for Service Leadership this summer in Washington, DC (more information on the program is provided below)

The interactive meeting will provide an opportunity for participants in the program to learn more about the conflict resolution field, to share experiences and learn from their counterparts in the US. We are also exploring the possibility of having a moderated debate on a current topic in international affairs.

We would like to invite local students to attend the event. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from like-minded students from South African and Ireland. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by June 24 to Dr. Craig Zelizer, cz52@georgetown.edu

____________________________________
Dr. Craig Zelizer, Associate Director
Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution
Department of Government
Georgetown University
3240 Prospect Street
Washington, DC 20007
E-mail: cz52@georgetown.edu
Tel. (202) 687-0512
Fax (202) 687-0597
Web: http://conflictresolution.georgetown.edu
http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org



THE WASHINGTON IRELAND PROGRAM (http://www.wiprogram.org/)

The Washington Ireland Program for Service and Leadership (WIP) is a unique US-Ireland nonprofit that is helping to prepare the next generation of leaders for Northern Ireland and Ireland. WIP inspires students from Ireland to lead through public service at home and expands their skills through an intensive eight-week leadership program and an internship in Washington, DC region. WIP recognizes that ending conflict is just the start of building peace. A sustainable peace can only be attained by developing a deeper level of trust among the next generation, and through the WIP program more than 350 young adults have confronted their sectarian divides and formed a lasting partnership for a shared future for Ireland.

In addition, many WIP alums have continued their commitment to community service and have created nonprofit organizations at home. One such initiative is the South African Washington Internship Program, which exported the WIP framework to students from South Africa. During the summer of 2008, 7 South African students join the 26 students from across Ireland to participate in this unique academic, cultural, and community-minded exchange.

Global Warming Project Coordinator

Colorado Conservation Voters Education Fund (CCVEF) seeks an experienced organizer to serve as the full-time coordinator for our Global Warming Project. CCVEF is launching a statewide campaign to make global warming a top priority for voters, and particularly for Colorado's congressional delegation. Working closely with the Civic Engagement Director and coalition partners, the project coordinator will develop a plan, conduct outreach to key local and state leaders, generate media coverage, recruit volunteers, and engage voters and the congressional delegation about the urgency and importance of global warming. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for working in several communities across the state, with a focus on rural areas. For a full job description and to apply visit: www.ccvef.org.

Hours: Full-Time
This job is salaried.
Nonprofit organization
Listed at Denver, CO.

Important Discussion re: Conservation, + Public Sector Science

Don't miss this opportunity to hear Interior Secretary Lynn Scarlett discuss "Conservation in a Hostile Climate" with Clinton Administration Forest Service Deputy Chief Jim Furnish, The Center for Biological Diversity's Noah Greenwald, and the National Center for Conservation Science and Policy's Dominick Dellasalla at the Center for Science in the Public Interest's Integrity in Science Conference!

Rejuvenating Public Sector Science will be held July 11, 2008, 9 am. - 5:30 pm. at the Ronald Reagan International Center in Washington, DC. The conference will throw a spotlight on the need for independent regulatory science and protecting public sector scientists from political meddling and corporate influence. Sessions will include focusing government research on the climate crisis, protecting and empowering scientists at federal agencies, insulating clean energy research from special interests, standardizing scientific journal conflict of interest disclosure policies, and reducing conflicts of interest on federal advisory committees. Registration rates are $250, or $109 for affiliates of non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies. Special rate of $30 for students, and free for press!

For more information and to register, call (202) 777-8348 or visit our website at http://cspinet.org/integrity/conflictedscience_conf.html.

Kirsten Stade
Program Manager, Integrity in Science
Center for Science in the Public Interest
http://cspinet.org/integrity/watch/index.html
Tel. (202) 777-8348

Talk: "The Coming of the Europeans to the Gulf"

The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center invites you to attend

"The Coming of the Europeans to the Gulf:
Oil and the Rise of the New Nation States"

featuring

Dr. Edmund Ghareeb

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Rome Auditorium
The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies,
Johns Hopkins University
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Edmund Ghareeb is an Adjunct Professor of Middle East history and politics in the School of International Service at American University and AU’s Center for Global Peace’s first Mustafa Barzani Scholar of Global Kurdish Studies. He has also taught at Georgetown University, George Washington University, UVA and McGill University. Dr. Ghareeb is an internationally recognized expert on the Kurds, Iraq and media issues. He is the author of The Kurdish National Movement, The Kurdish Question in Iraq, and the Historical Dictionary of Iraq, the co-author of the recent War in the Gulf and the editor of Split Vision: The Portrayal of Arabs in the American Media. r. Ghareeb is a former journalist and media consultant for the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC. He has lectured widely on US policy toward the Middle East, US-Arab relations, Arab-Americans, the American media’s coverage of the Middle East, the Information Revolution in the Arab World, Iraq, the Kurds and the Gulf, and is interviewed frequently by major global media outlets, including CNN, al-Jazeera, and NPR.

Internships - Heinrich Boell Foundation

INTERNSHIPS FALL 2008

The Heinrich Boell Foundation (Washington DC) is seeking interns for its Environment and Global Dialogue Program. Positions are open for the months of July-September and September-December 2008. Full time is preferred, but not required.

Interns will
• Reasearch specific topics in the climate and environmental policy field;
• Support the organizing of climate events and visitor programs;
• Perform general office duties (telephone, emails) as seen fit.

Applicants should
• be recent graduates with their Bachelor’s degree or pursuing their Master’s degree;
• have an interest in German/American transatlantic affairs;
• have an understanding of climate policy and energy issues.

We are looking for someone with excellent writing and oral communication skills, good time management skills, the ability to work in a team, and proficiency in Microsoft office, among others. German-speaking ability is preferred.
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to arne@boell.org
The Heinrich Boell Foundation is a non-profit political foundation affiliated with the German political party of Alliance 90/The Greens. With 25 offices around the world, the Washington DC branch focuses its work on the issues of foreign and security policy, global governance, sustainable development, social equity and gender democracy. For further information please see our website at www.boell.org

Internship/Fellowship with Project Concern International

Project Concern International (PCI)
Humanitarian Assistance Fellowship
Washington D.C.

Background

Project Concern International (PCI) is a leading non-profit, international health & development organization that reaches over three million people each year with programs in 15 countries. We save the lives of children and families around the world by preventing disease; providing access to clean water and nutritious foods; reducing vulnerability; and responding to emergencies. In addition, PCI empowers local communities, partner organizations and networks by equipping them with the tools and resources they need to deliver and sustain effective programs (www.projectconcern.org).

Fellowship Overview

PCI’s Washington DC office is seeking a fellow to support its Humanitarian Assistance Program. The Fellow will work with PCI Washington, International Office (IO) and field staff in developing existing/potential projects in emergency response and disaster preparation & mitigation. The candidate should be a goal-oriented self-starter, fluent in English, who can work independently and with minimum direct supervision. This is a non-paid position, although academic credit can be arranged with your university.

Specific Responsibilities

· In collaboration with field, DC and IO staff, contribute to the development of country emergency plans and trainings in accordance with SPHERE minimum standards in disaster response;
· Liaise with field offices to develop Regional Emergency Response Teams and regional emergency packets in Central America, Asia and Africa;
· Manage the creation of an organization-wide Emergency Administration Manual and Financial Management in Emergencies Manual;
· Conduct research on country-specific vulnerabilities to quick and slow onset disasters, and other
research assignments, as needed;
· Support the development of PCI’s field-based HA Fellowship Program through creation of tools and templates; training procedures; recruitment of potential candidates; logistical arrangements, etc.
· Write, edit and format proposals, concept papers and reports, as needed, for submission to federal
and non-federal donors;
· Update PCI’s HA ‘intranet’ system and support management of its contents;
· Represent PCI at key HA events, and participate in HA-related meetings and teleconferences, as
needed.
· Other duties as assigned

Duration & Location


The fellowship will be based in PCI’s Washington D.C. office for a minimum of three months.

Starting Date

ASAP

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


* A background in international development, disaster risk reduction, and/or humanitarian assistance or related discipline, and a strong interest in continuing to work in these areas are required;
* Ability to work independently;
* Strong poise and professionalism in dealing with PCI partners, such as local government officials, international NGOs, UN Agencies, and international donors;
* Strong writing and research skills;
* Competence with a variety of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
* Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing;
* Outgoing, “get it done” personality and sense of humor

Internships - Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa

2008-2009 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Dear Prospective Candidate:

The Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa was founded in 2001 and focuses on increasing the level and effectiveness of U.S. investments in Africa’s agriculture and rural development to help reduce hunger and poverty on the continent. The Partnership achieves its objectives by building consensus around strategic actions, forging public-private sector collaborations and promoting concrete policy changes needed to cut hunger and poverty in Africa, especially in the following strategic areas: capacity building for science and technology; agricultural markets and trade; infrastructure; and emergency assistance.

We are seeking part-time interns for positions in summer 2008; fall 2008 and spring 2009. The responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following tasks:

a. Assist with managing membership registration and database

b. Help with website development and maintenance;

c. Assist with external communication regarding Partnership events, report launches, media stories, and newsletters;

d. Assist in producing reports and list-serve mailing lists;

e. Translate documents (if English-French bilingual);

f. Take notes in meetings and write summaries, and help plan meeting and take care of related logistics;

g. Work with our Administrative Assistant and Senior Fellow to plan and execute special Partnership events; and help with necessary follow-up activities; and

h. Conduct limited, web-based research tasks assigned for special projects; and help assemble and sometimes analyze previous studies and publications

Desired Qualifications:

a. Strong writing and research skills.

b. Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

c. Good interpersonal skills, team-player, flexibility.

d. French language skills strongly desirable.

e. Knowledge about Africa and international development, or strong interest in learning about these issues.

f. Web development skill is a plus.

Stipend/Time Commitment: A small stipend will be offered depending on qualification and performance. A minimum commitment of 10 hours/week is required.

Deadlines for Application:

For Spring 2008, apply by COB June 25, 2008;

For Fall 2008, apply by COB Aug 15, 2008; and

For Spring 2009, apply by COB Nov 15, 2008.

All applications and queries should be sent to our Senior Fellow, Dr. Daniel Karanja, at karanjad@msu.edu or fax # (202) 488-0590.

Sincerely,

Julie A. Howard
Executive Director

Staff Position AU's Washington College of Law

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Full-time Staff Position Opening
Job Title: Staff Assistant
Position Number: 1822
Department: WCL,Washington College of Law
Open Date: 06/09/2008
Close Date: 07/04/2008
Band: Specialist
Salary Range for Position: $16.00 - $18.00
Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in training and experience with two to three years of administrative experience is required.
Description:
Washington College of Law International Legal Studies Program Staff Assistant #1822 American University's Washington College of Law is seeking a Staff Assistant (Position #1822) for the Office of International Legal Studies Program (ILSP). The Staff Assistant will be responsible for all administrative support in this office. The major component of this position is to work closely with the Director in ILSP and supervise three dean's fellows. Duties include maintaining databases; arranging meeting schedule; drafting correspondence for the director's signature; managing office supplies; organizing Fall and Spring Orientation; coordinate publication of all Program brochures, directories and general publications/ads; assist in the preparation and oversight of the Program's budget; preparing various reports and providing other administrative support as needed. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in training and experience with two to three years of administrative experience is required. Must have excellent communication, organizational skills, budget and computer skills and experience organizing conferences/events and be able to work independently. Fluency in a second language and designing brochures are a plus.

Population Health Environment fellowship announcement

Global Health Fellows Program
Technical Advisor I: Population, Health and Environment Advisor
Packard Foundation, Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
GHFP-08-081
Two Year Fellowship
For details, click here.


Please contact Heather D'Agnes with any questions or for more information on the position:

Heather D'Agnes
Population-Environment Technical Advisor
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.USAID, GH/PRH/PEC, 3.06-0.38
Washington, DC 20523-3600
202.712.5476 (phone)
202.216.3046 (fax)
hdagnes@usaid.gov
http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/pop/techareas/environment/index.html

Job: Winrock International forestry/ecosystem ecology program associate

Program Associate

Arlington VA

Winrock International is seeking a seasoned professional with a
minimum of 5 years of experience in forestry or ecosystem ecology to
provide technical support to the unit's implementation of applied
research initiatives and project activities. Requirements include a
PhD or Masters degree, experience with design, implementation,
analysis and reporting of field projects in domestic & international
settings.

Qualified applicants should send current resume and cover letter
referencing HRM / PA ECO by June 20, 2008 to jobs@winrock.org

Appalachian Voices is Hiring

For anyone interested in Appalachian conservation issues: forestry, coal mining, clean air, etc. Read below. This is a great organization doing amazing things that one of our students interned with last year, and the office is in Boone, NC along the Blue Ridge.

www.appvoices.org

Please forward this along to anybody you think might be interested.

Appalachian Voices is seeking to fill 2 Americorps positions.

Click on the following to see the job descriptions:

Position #1- AmeriCorps Landowner Outreach Associate

Position #2- AmeriCorps Outreach Associate

Location: The principle locale for the internships will be in Boone, NC. Appalachian Voices will provide all travel expenses for the member.

How to Apply: Visit www.AppalachianVoices.org to download and fully complete the official application and return all materials to: Appalachian Voices, ATTN: Shelly Connor, 191 Howard Street, Boone, NC 28607. Application Deadline is July 7, 2008.

AmeriCorps Description: Administered by the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, AmeriCorps Project Conserve is a conservation-oriented AmeriCorps program located in communities across western North Carolina. North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains are among our nation's most significant natural treasures. Unfortunately, population and growth trends pose a significant threat to the region's outstanding natural resources. AmeriCorps Project Conserve is therefore striving to accelerate the pace of conservation in these mountains while we still have the opportunity.

AmeriCorps Project Conserve, supported by federal, state and local funding partners, is focused on conservation, education, and volunteerism. Each full-time member devotes 1700 hours of service (part-times members devote 900 hours) over an 11-month term of service at one of 13 partnering sites. AmeriCorps Project Conserve partners include land conservancies, county and state agencies, and other local non-profits focusing on environmental conservation. Members' specific duties vary greatly based on the service site.

Members receive a taxable living stipend of $11,400. Some members have student loans that are eligible for deferment. Additionally, interest accrued on student loans during the term of service is paid after successful completion of service. Members will also be eligible to receive a $4,725 educational award to be used within 7 years of service completion. Members also receive health insurance benefits and are eligible for childcare assistance (if needed).

Appalachian Voices
191 Howard St.
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1500
outreach@appvoices.org

Appalachian Voices brings people together to solve
the environmental problems having the greatest impact
on the central and southern Appalachian Mountains.
Joining with other concerned citizens of this region
is the most effective way to make your voice heard.
Please join Appalachian Voices today, visit
www.appvoices.org or call toll free 877-APP-VOICE.

Micronesia Challenge Coordinator Position, Palau

The jurisdictions representing the Micronesia Challenge (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands [CNMI], Federated States of Micronesia [FSM], Territory of Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) are seeking candidates for the new position of the Regional Coordinator for the Micronesia Challenge - a shared commitment to effectively conserve at least 30% near-shore marine resources and 20% terrestrial resources across Micronesia by the year 2020.

The Coordinator will be guided by the Micronesia Challenge Steering Committee comprised of focal points representing each of the Micronesia Challenge jurisdictions, a representative of the Micronesia Challenge Support Team[1] and a representative of the Micronesia Challenge endowment. He/she will report to the Steering Committee through the Chair and provide advice and support to all implementing parties in accordance with annual work plans approved by the Steering Committee. The position will be located in the Republic of Palau.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in natural resources management, environmental sciences, planning, social science or policy (with an emphasis on their application to natural resources), or a closely related discipline, with at least five years of successful applied work experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities, and skills desired.

2. Demonstrated coordination, communications and organizational development skills.

3. Skills in fundraising and financial planning are highly desirable.

4. Strong written and oral communication skills and experience with report writing.

5. Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of people from diverse cultural backgrounds and positions (e.g. government agencies, non-governmental organizations and community groups) with sensitivity and appreciation for the diverse interests and values of others.

6. Understanding of and relevant experience in the culture of the region.

7. Strong computer skills including a proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access.

8. Demonstrated project management and facilitation skills, ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion, defining goals and deliverables, assembling and motivating teams, managing team assignments, scheduling, budgeting, tracking progress and milestones, and delivering products.

9. Willingness to travel frequently throughout Micronesia and in the larger Pacific region and occasionally to Asia, Europe and the USA. Flexibility in working schedule, including willingness to travel overseas, often for several weeks at a time, on short notice, and on weekends.

DUTIES:

The Micronesia Challenge Coordinator, through agreed annual work plans, will assist the Micronesia Challenge Focal Points to:

A. Consolidate key regional messages and develop a regional communication protocol.

B. Develop, schedule and conduct regional activities in support of the Challenge, including identifying and coordinating multi-jurisdictional participation in regional and international fora.

C. Identify and recommend ways to strengthen human resource capacity to implement the Challenge.

D. Identify sustainable financing opportunities and coordinate regional and international fundraising efforts for the Challenge.

E. Coordinate with local, regional and international technical assistance partners and enlist their assistance in support of the Challenge.

F. Collate specific country/entity projects and common regional needs and where authorized, represent these to international donors and financial and technical assistance agencies.

G. Circulate lessons learned and best practices from other similar efforts to implementing partner agencies.

H. Monitor, evaluate, and report on agreed Challenge milestones and deliverables on a regional level.

The Coordinator will provide administrative and financial management for the Steering Committee. This will include annual budget development and management, income and expense reporting, and quarterly and annual narrative reports. Accounting support will be provided, pending funding. He/She will develop annual work plans for consideration and adoption by the Steering Committee

WORK PLANNING AND REVIEW:

A work plan will be developed by the Coordinator and will be approved by the Steering Committee on an annual basis. Progress will be formally reviewed on a semi-annual basis at regular meetings of the Steering Committee.

TERM:

3 year renewable with a 6 month probationary period.



PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

All applicants must submit the following:

1) A cover letter

2) Resume

3) 3 letters of references

Applications may be emailed to Mr. Bill Raynor, Chair of the Micronesia Challenge Regional Support Team at braynor@tnc.org. We strongly encourage and would prefer email, but will accept faxed or mailed applications. If email or fax is not available please mail applications to:

Bill Raynor

The Nature Conservancy Micronesia Program

P.O. Box 216

Ko1onia, Pohnpei FM 96941

Tel: (691) 320-4267

Fax: (691) 320-7422

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE By: COB Wednesday, 25 June 2008

EVALUATIONS AND SELECTION OF APPLICANTS

Candidates will be evaluated by the Micronesia Challenge Steering Committee based on their cover letters, resumes, and letters of reference. Top candidates may be interviewed by the Steering Committee.

Big Green Bus tour kick-off

Tuesday, June 10, 5:30-8:30 at Stewart Mott House, 122 Maryland Avenue, NE on Capitol Hill

A dozen Dartmouth students are traveling across country this summer to build support for climate protection action and clean energy transformation at the federal, state and local levels.The Big Green Bus is a former school bus converted to run on waste vegetable oil. Along the way the Green Bus crew stop at restaurants, collect waste vegetable oil,filter it and drive away. The bus has solar panels on the roof to collect power used to supply computers and other electronic equipment. When the bus is parked and conditions are right a small portable wind turbine is used to harvest additional power.

This should be an enjoyable event and also a chance for each of you to exchange ideas about all the recent activity on the Hill on climate and prospects for action in 2009. Besides building support for strong action on climate protection at all levels of government The Green Bus crew are seeking to show that there are many individual actions that can be taken to reduce greenhouse emissions-many at very little cost if you are resourceful.

Best wishes, John (invitation attached)
Contact details:
John C.Topping, Jr.
President Climate Institute
1785 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington DC 20036
tel w 202-547-0104
http://www.climate.org

Admin Job with the Congressional Hunger Center

Please spread the word -- there's an admin level position open here at the Congressional Hunger Center (CHC). The person in this current position is heading off to law school. If you know anyone who might be interested, then please pass this link along to him or her.

Click here for job announcement.

It's a great place to work!
Elizabeth

Elizabeth Whelan
Associate Director
Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program

Congressional Hunger Center
Hall of the States Building
400 N Capitol Street N.W., Suite G100
Washington DC, 20001
Phone: (202) 547-7022 x 24
Fax: (202) 547-7575

Renewable Energy Internship in DC

Good Afternoon,

Sorry about the short notice – I know we’re well into summer at this point. Anyway, my colleague is in dire need of intern support for the summer. I thought I would ask you in case you knew anyone on the market for an internship in the renewable energy field here in DC. This position would be paid and it would be substantive work on solar energy policy, market analysis, and government planning.

Please tell any interested parties to send resumes my way.

Thanks!

- Brian

Brian Levite
Senior Analyst
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
202-488-2208

Internship with Oil Change International

OIL CHANGE INTERNATIONAL
CAMPAIGNS & OUTREACH INTERNSHIP

Work in a fun, fast-paced small non-profit with energetic, talented professionals. Take ownership of exciting outreach events and support staff on a range of program, outreach and fundraising projects.

Oil Change International campaigns to expose the true costs of oil and facilitate the coming transition towards clean energy. We are dedicated to identifying and overcoming political barriers to that transition.

DURATION & Location
Flexible begin and end dates; now accepting applicants for Summer 2008. Hours are flexible and will range from 20-40 hours per week. - Position based in Washington, DC.

COMPENSATION
Monthly $1000 Stipend provided. College credit if your institution permits.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop OCI online outreach by assisting the reorganization and design of the OCI website, identifying tools for online visibility, and managing OCI’s presence on Facebook, MySpace, Change.org, and other Web 2.0 outlets.
- Support OCI fundraising by processing donation acknowledgment letters and tshirt orders, investigating leads on individual high donors, and developing branding items.
- Assist OCI membership and program management by conducting routine list maintenance, assisting with materials development, and providing assistance as needed on administrative tasks.
-Assist & participate with OCI Staff on program & actions, from development to implementation, as needed .

QUALIFICATIONS
- A strong interest in and knowledge of current energy, environmental and peace issues;
-commitment to progressive politics & values:
- Outstanding writing and communication skills;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Experience with Web 2.0, HTML, or database management;
- Flexibility and a sense of humor a must.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please email resume, cover letter, 3 contacts for references, and a short (less than 2 page) writing sample to Trina Zahller at info@priceofoil.org.

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Nadine Bloch
Oil Change International
202-518-9029 office
202-412-7611 mobile
nadine@priceofoil.org
www.priceofoil.org