Jobs

The Enough Project is seeking to fill the positions listed below. We do anticipate other openings in the future and encourage you to check our site often. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of the organization will be considered applicants and will receive responses from the Enough Project. Thank you for your interest in the Enough Project.

Current Job Openings

Enough is a project of the Center for American Progress to end genocide and crimes against humanity. Founded in 2007, Enough focuses primarily on crises in Sudan, South Sudan, eastern Congo, and areas of Africa affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army. The Enough Project’s strategy papers and briefings provide sharp field analysis and targeted policy recommendations based on a strategy of promoting durable peace, providing civilian protection, and supporting accountability for perpetrators of atrocities. Enough works with concerned citizens, advocates, and policymakers to prevent, mitigate, and resolve these crises by both raising awareness domestically and pressuring lawmakers and policymakers.

Special Assistant to Enough Project Co-Founder John Prendergast  — Washington, DC

The Enough Project, a project of the Center for American Progress, seeks a candidate for Special Assistant to Co-Founder John Prendergast. The Special Assistant will primarily assist with administrative tasks and logistical support for Mr. Prendergast, along with other departmental duties. This position requires administrative and clerical experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide clerical, logistical, and operational support, primarily to the co-founder.
• Coordinate travel, including booking itineraries and overseeing day-to-day logistics, for co-founder, who frequently travels domestically and internationally.
• Process check requests, reimbursements, and travel authorizations.
• Coordinate with other staff within Enough and other departments within the Center for American Progress to achieve needs of Enough and its co-founder.
• Schedule departmental meetings and manage the co-founder’s calendar.
• Conduct research in support of the co-founder’s work.
• Work alongside co-founder to manage relationships with prominent celebrities in support of Enough.
• Strategize with the co-founder on outreach tactics and support co-founder's involvement in substantive projects.
• Ensure smooth functioning of office systems and provide general office support.
• Maintain comprehensive list of co-founder’s donor outreach efforts androvide logistical support with development/donor issues.
• Maintain organizational calendars as well as timesheet input and review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Administrative experience
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Attention to detail
• Ability to achieve results and complete assignments in a timely manner, at times outside of regular work hours
• Ability to keep calm and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Excellent office, organizational, and planning skills
• Good humor and general problem-solving skills
• Commitment to Enough’s mission and goals

If interested, please send your Word resume and cover letter attachments by email to jobs@americanprogress.org , with Enough Project Special Assistant to John Prendergast  as the subject line.

Director of Development - Washington, DC 

Enough, a project of the Center for American Progress, has an immediate opening for an experienced Director of Development.  

Enough is looking for a Director of Development who is highly motivated by a strong commitment to the vision and mission of the Project.  The ideal candidate will have strong prior experience in promoting human rights and fund development.

In partnership with the Executive Director, other members of the management team, a Development Advisory Committee and the development staff of the Center for American Progress, the Development Director will articulate and execute the development strategy and goals of the Enough Project.  This individual will be responsible for coordinating outreach with current and potential donors and foundations, identifying prospective new donors, and preparing all funding proposals and grant reports in close coordination with Enough management and program staff. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with Enough leadership team, including the Executive Director, the Project co-Founder and other senior management to develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy that includes major donors, special events, foundation and corporate giving, and other activities to raise the organization’s annual operating budget
• In consultation with the leadership team, recruit and convene a fundraising Advisory Committee of high net worth individuals deeply committed to the mission of the Enough Project and willing to assist in fundraising efforts and provide oversight for the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy
• Create all development materials and participate in developing and implementing marketing strategies and materials for outreach to and conservation of donors.
• Research, identify, and cultivate sources of foundation grants
• Assist Enough Project co-Founder John Prendergast, who has long been the principal fundraiser and public face of the project,in cultivating and meeting the needs of celebrity supporters and current private donors to the project
• Support Enough leadership in outreach and cultivation of prospective donors
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential foundation donors
• Lead all stages of proposal development, submission and grant reporting—including writing and editing—in coordination with Enough Program staff
• Coordinate Enough development activities with the CAP Development team and with CAP finance department and assist the executive team with budget oversight and management
• Hire and supervise Development staff and interns
• Develop and oversee systems and procedures for maintaining accurate and comprehensive donor and prospect information
• Research and implement innovative fundraising strategies using social media, crowd-sourcing, peer-to-peer fundraising ,and other approaches to increase Enough’s brand recognition and expand the individual donor base
• Coordinate regular reviews of Enough’s strategic plans, coordinate and participate in drafting Enough’s annual operating plans, and strengthen internal record keeping systems to aid in tracking progress toward defined objectives and communicating organizational effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements and qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to human rights, consistent with the vision and mission of the Enough Project is a must
• Five to ten years of fundraising experience. Extensive experience networking with major donors
• Experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with foundations
• Proficiency in researching, writing, reporting, and tracking foundation grants.
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Superb organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask and manage complex projects on deadline
• Adept team player with excellent interpersonal and managerial skills
• A high level of personal energy, dependability, and commitment
• Knowledge of Africa and its human rights issues
• Demonstrated ability in computer skills for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, fundraising software and presentations, and ability to learn new software packages.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently
• Salesforce CRM experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Ability to speak French a plus

If interested, please send your Word resume and cover letter attachments by email to jobs@americanprogress.org , with Enough Project Director of Development as the subject line.

Senior Field Researcher — Juba

• Conduct field research, provide analysis, and propose policy initiatives for the relevant actors to help prevent crimes against humanity in Sudan and South Sudan.
• Travel to remote areas to corroborate field reports and information obtained through satellite imagery and provide written reports on the implications of political, security, and humanitarian developments in Sudan and South SUdan, and their policy implications.
• Cultivate a broad network of contacts, including government officials, security forces, diplomats, aid workers, and civil society representatives, to inform Enough’s analysis.
• Draft reports, fields dispatches and other policy documents briefings on a regular basis, drawing from relevant research findings and policy recommendations.
• Provide input on a variety of products—reports, op-eds, articles—pertaining to the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan.·Help facilitate field travel for Enough’s D.C.-based staff and assist media trips as needed.
• Contribute regular content for the Enough blog that is dynamic, original, thoroughly grounded in policy expertise, and accessible to a broad audience.
• Contribute other content to Enough’s website, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram accounts including photos, podcasts, audio clips, and other appropriate media.

• Experience conducting field research in Sudan, with a minimum of five years field experience in the region.
• Experience conducting political and security analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of and extensive contacts with government and non-governmental officials, journalists, and academics working in the region.
• Academic background or work experience in prevention of atrocities, human rights, conflict prevention and resolution, and responsibility to protect.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adept team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Committed to the organization’s missions and goals.

• University degree (master’s preferred) and relevant work experience conducting research in international relations, political science, or a related field.
• Good understanding of the policymaking process and the link between activism and policy.
• Strong desire to live and work overseas in war-affected environments.
• Terms dependent on experience, competitive benefits package

Policy Associate  — Washington, DC

Enough, a project of the Center for American Progress, has an immediate opening for a Policy Associate.   The Policy Associate will be responsible for researching the political and conflict dynamics primarily in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and secondarily in areas affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), analyzing U.S. government, international, and corporate policy related to these conflicts, and contributing to Enough’s strategy papers, reports, and other publications.  This is a position requiring research and report-writing experience, strong analytical skills, good interpersonal skills, and a strong understanding of conflicts in central Africa.  
 
Responsibilities :  

• Conduct original research primarily on Congo, both in Washington, DC and the field. 
• Co-author, author, and edit policy and advocacy reports, memos, and other documents.
• Build relationships with partner organizations, participate in multi-stakeholder fora, and liaise occasionally with officials in the U.S. government, to gather timely – and occasionally, rapid response – information for conflict analysis and report-writing.
• Regularly liaise with field staff and consultants, and work collaboratively to set a research agenda for the Congo and LRA affected areas. 
• Represent Enough at Congo and LRA meetings and events, both in and outside Washington, DC.  
• Collaborate with advocacy and campaign staff to help shape Congo and LRA campaign messaging and policy recommendations.
• Assist with administrative and organizational tasks for the policy and advocacy team as necessary. 
• Assist with report production as necessary.

Requirements: 

• Strong academic background and/or work experience in prevention of atrocities, human rights, conflict prevention and resolution, and responsibility to protect.
•  Strong writing and editing skills. Experience writing and editing for blogs and other online publications is an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Congo and LRA issues and ability to provide in-depth analysis and write professionally. 
• Previous field experience in Congo a major plus.
•  Strong understanding of the policy-making community and the potential implications of various advocacy and policy approaches. 
• Adept team player with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to research and analyze complex issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to the organization’s missions and goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years relevant work experience in international relations, political science, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Good understanding of Enough’s priority areas and demonstrated ability to write professionally on these topics.
• Some experience in corporate social responsibility and/or multi-stakeholder fora preferable.
• Knowledge of a relevant second language (e.g. French, Swahili) preferred.