Becoming a part of MADRE means being part of an ever-growing team of individuals working together to attain a shared vision of a just future. From policy solutions to grantmaking, from working in solidarity with our global grassroots partners to strategic communication and storytelling, MADRE’s team creates real change from the local level up.
Our goal is a world where women, girls, and people who are marginalized fully participate in shaping policies and decision making, their expertise and leadership is recognized and upheld, and they equitably hold power and resources within their communities. At MADRE, we uphold a spirit of collaboration and the strength of community and are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all employees.
About MADRE
MADRE is an international human rights organization that strengthens communities locally by centering the expertise of women and girls within them. MADRE builds sustainable, networked partnerships, and champions equity through systemic policy solutions and funding. MADRE integrates grantmaking, capacity bridging, and legal advocacy to achieve its goals. Since its founding in 1983, MADRE has provided more than $65 million in grants to support women and girls in more than 40 countries.
Learn more about MADRE’s work at: https://www.madre.org/.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Individual Giving, the Individual Giving Associate provides support for MADRE’s entire Individual Giving program and helps to develop and grow MADRE’s existing and prospective donors at all giving levels. The Individual Giving Associate is responsible for assisting with all donor-related and database activities and works collaboratively across all MADRE teams to achieve individual giving goals.
Position Description
The individual giving associate should be a highly organized, detail-oriented, motivated person with great systems management skills, and the ability to multitask, while possessing a demonstrated commitment to women’s rights or social justice. This position is suited for someone who enjoys data and its analysis, while playing an important supportive role in assisting a high functioning development team meet its goals. The Development Associate’s responsibilities will primarily entail processing donations, data input, and database management.
Core Responsibilities
Donation Processing
Operations
Database Management
Donor Relations
Qualifications
Working Conditions:
This role requires eligibility to work in the United States. Iit will require occasional in-person meetings at MADRE’s headquarters in New York City and an in-person all-staff retreat.
Compensation
The full-time salary is $60,000 please note there is no flexibility on compensation as our goal is remain equitable with our starting salaries. This is a union-represented position.
We’re proud to offer our employees an exceptional benefits package that is robust, inclusive, and progressive. Our comprehensive benefits package, includes but is not limited to:
To Apply
Please apply and submit your resume and cover letter igassociate@madre.org. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by September 5th, 2023. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis until the search is successful.
EEOC Statement
MADRE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Black, Indigenous, People of Color, recent immigrants, persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ people, and other historically marginalized people from under-represented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence by integrating an intersectional justice lens into all our recruitment efforts.
Studies have shown that people from historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply for specific positions unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications listed in a job description. MADRE values lived experience and are highly committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that centers on intersectional justice. We actively seek to reach candidates from directly impacted communities.
INTRODUCTION
MADRE is an international women’s human rights organization that partners with community-based women’s groups worldwide facing war and disaster. MADRE works towards a world in which all people enjoy the fullest range of individual and collective human rights; resources are shared equitably and sustainably; women participate effectively in all aspects of society; and people have a meaningful say in decisions that affect their lives.
PROJECT OVERVIEW & ASSIGNMENT
MADRE is implementing a project supported by a grant of The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) called “Reimaging Justice” from October 2020 until December 2023, which aims to promote healing and dignity for conflict survivors within Iraqi communities impacted by ISIL, and call attention to current human rights abuses committed against civil society members.
MADRE and OWFI wish to hire an external evaluator to conduct the final, independent summative evaluation of the project. MADRE is seeking to hire a full-time External Evaluator for a period of 4 months, from September 1st 2023 until December 31st 2023, who can independently conduct the end-of-project external evaluation of the above-described project. The final report shall be submitted to MADRE by December 15th.
EVALUATION OBJECTIVES
The final evaluation will assess the implementation of all project activities within the 39-month period against key evaluation criteria, including results and impact; sustainability beyond the project cycle; and challenges and lessons learned. The evaluation will provide concrete recommendations to strengthen future programming across MADRE’s portfolio.
SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The evaluation will assess all objectives of the Project including (1) rebuilding trust and reintegration for survivors of ISIL violence with their communities; (2) increasing public recognition of and support for ISIL accountability, including GBV and; (3) deepening the understanding of how past atrocities link to current attacks on civil society organizations, women’s rights activists, journalists, and LGBTIQ persons
The consultant will have full access to information and full autonomy to carry out research and report findings. The summative evaluations will focus on (a) understanding whether expected and unexpected outcomes occurred, (b) identifying factors that affected activities, outcomes and impacts from occurring, (c) assessing the sustainability of results, and (d) drawing lessons that may inform future programming.
The evaluation will be conducted in the KRI governorates of Erbil and Duhok as well as in Baghdad. The evaluation will be based on the OECD evaluation criteria (effectiveness, impact, and sustainability) and will cover the Project as a whole and its specific objectives.
EVALUATION METHODOLOGY
The evaluation will be a summative evaluation, both transparent and participatory, involving all relevant stakeholders. The consultant should propose an evaluation methodology and justification for the selected method(s). MADRE should jointly agree upon the final methodology with the consultant. The methodology used must be gender-sensitive, conflict sensitive, trauma-informed, and respect the Do No Harm principle. The consultant should apply the conceptual framework for evaluating results and changes in behavior, knowledge, attitudes, and practices among target groups because of engagement in program activities and actions.
KEY EVALUATION QUESTIONS
Effectiveness
Impact
Sustainability
Other questions may be added by the consultant in coordination with MADRE.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
Rate: 10000 USD for the whole evaluation.
How to apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume and 2-3 references by August 07th to humanrightsjobs@madre.org. Include “DRL External Evaluator” in the subject line.
About MADRE
MADRE is an international human rights organization that strengthens communities locally by centering the expertise of women and girls within them. MADRE builds sustainable, networked partnerships, and champions equity through systemic policy solutions and funding. MADRE integrates grantmaking, capacity bridging, and legal advocacy to achieve its goals. Since its founding in 1983, MADRE has provided more than $65 million in grants to support women and girls in more than 40 countries.
Learn more about MADRE’s work at: https://www.madre.org/.
Position Summary
The Major Gifts Manager (MGM) will primarily work to secure annual gifts of $5,000+ and multi-year gifts from individual donors and prospects to bolster our fundraising efforts. This includes identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding their own portfolio of donors and prospects, implementing targeted strategies they develop.
Position Description
Reporting to the Associate Director of Individual Giving and working closely with senior leadership, the Major Gifts Manager (MGM) is responsible for managing and growing MADRE’s Major Donor program and working collaboratively with the Development and Communications, Marketing and Information Systems teams to create and implement strategies that result in greater individual giving at the major giving level.
Core Responsibilities
Qualifications
with clarity, passion, and persuasion.
Working Conditions:
This role requires eligibility to work in the United States. Iit will require occasional in-person meetings at MADRE’s headquarters in New York City and an in-person all-staff retreat.
Compensation
The full-time salary is $80,000, please note there is no flexibility on compensation as our goal is remain equitable with our starting salaries.. This is a union-represented position.
We’re proud to offer our employees an exceptional benefits package that is robust, inclusive, and progressive. Our comprehensive benefits package, includes but is not limited to:
To Apply
Please apply and submit your resume and cover letter to mgiftsmanager@madre.org. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by September 22nd, 2023. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis until the search is successful.
EEOC Statement
MADRE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Black, Indigenous, People of Color, recent immigrants, persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ people, and other historically marginalized people from under-represented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence by integrating an intersectional justice lens into all our recruitment efforts.
Studies have shown that people from historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply for specific positions unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications listed in a job description. MADRE values lived experience and are highly committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that centers on intersectional justice. We actively seek to reach candidates from directly impacted communities.
We are looking for the next-generation of leaders, activists, and advocates to participate in MADRE’s internship program.
MADRE offers three internship sessions throughout the year: Summer (June-August), Fall (September-December), and Spring (January-May).
MADRE does not have the capacity to sponsor visa applications for interns from outside the US. If you are an international applicant, please indicate in your application that you have authorization to legally work in the US.
Please send your application to ONLY one email address. If you wish to apply to multiple internships send your application to your first choice and include your other choices in your cover letter.
Deadlines (unless otherwise indicated): March 15 (Summer); July 15 (Fall); November 15 (Spring).
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