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Update on Jobs at Cure Violence

Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen Volker Mar 14. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Tags: Latin, America, Central, East, Middle

Job opportunities: multiple consultancy opportunities, Cure Violence, work from home

Started this discussion. Last reply by Raneen Hasuna Jan 24. 20 Replies 3 Likes

Country Conflict Analysts to perform desk studies (work remotely)(See update in blue below.)BackgroundCure Violence (formerly CeaseFire Chicago) is an international non-governmental organization…Continue

Tags: America, research, consultant, Latin, East

Job opportunity: part-time program assistant (Arabic-speaker), Cure Violence, Washington DC area

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lama Hassoun Ayoub Feb 14. 4 Replies 4 Likes

Cure Violence, Program Assistant (Arabic Speaking)BackgroundCure Violence (formerly CeaseFire Chicago) is an international non-governmental organization working to interrupt and stop the spread of…Continue

Tags: Syria, Middle, East, Arabic-speaking, violence

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Cure Violence presentation at TEDMED 2013 at Washington, DC (closed event; available to watch live)

April 17, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7pm

Cure Violence Executive Director Dr. Gary Slutkin will join a distinguished group of innovators and leaders when he presents at TEDMED 2013. Thanks to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, one of Cure Violence's leading funders, our supporters can watch not only Dr. Slutkin but all 60+ TEDMED speakers absolutely free. The 2013 simulcast takes place on April 16th through the 21st from the Opera House stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Slutkin is speaking in session 5, which runs…See More

Apr 15

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Craig Zelizer left a comment for Karen Volker

"Thanks for the suggestion, just added menengage"

Mar 21

Karen Volker commented on Craig Zelizer's blog post Linking Peacebuilders: Key Network Organizations in the Field

"Hi Craig - great initiative. Have you considered including the Men Engage Alliance? Here's a summary of who they are from their website. I'll keep thinking of other groups to add. Really appreciate this. MenEngage…"

Mar 20

Karen Volker replied to Karen Volker's discussion Update on Jobs at Cure Violence

"Hi Marie - thanks very much for this tip. I would love to connect with you in person. Please email me at karen(at)volkersolutions.com so we can set up a time to talk and/or meet. I'm really glad to know about your organization…"

Mar 14

Marie replied to Karen Volker's discussion Update on Jobs at Cure Violence

"Hi Karen, I did not see your previous email. You might want to add The Peace Alliance and The Student Peace Alliance to your list www.thepeacealliance.org I work there, so feel free to be in touch if we can be of…"

Mar 14

Karen Volker posted a discussion

Update on Jobs at Cure Violence

Thank you for all the submissions of interest in the research consultancy positions. We are sorting through the applications to determine suitability. I would like to clarify, though, that it is our intent to keep these applications on file for the indefinite future in order to be able to reach out to experts in mapping violence as and when we have a specific research need. We are beginning a serious effort to map violence where it is happening, who is doing it, and who is working to prevent…See More

Mar 13

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Lama Hassoun Ayoub replied to Karen Volker's discussion Job opportunity: part-time program assistant (Arabic-speaker), Cure Violence, Washington DC area

"I'm not sure if this will be answered before the deadline tomorrow, but since this is a part-time position, is it something that can be done completely remotely. I'm located in NYC. "

Feb 14

Karen Volker is now friends with Gamal Suleiman Abdalrhman and Jaym Mathew

Feb 4

Raneen Hasuna replied to Karen Volker's discussion Job opportunity: part-time program assistant (Arabic-speaker), Cure Violence, Washington DC area

"Hi Karen , will you start reviewing applications after the deadline? I sent mine but haven't heard anything yet"

Jan 31

Raneen Hasuna replied to Karen Volker's discussion Job opportunities: multiple consultancy opportunities, Cure Violence, work from home

"Hi Karen, I applied for the part-time program assistant that was posted earlier, but I am also interested in the consultancy opportunities. I am fluent in Arabic, and lived in Jerusalem for 15 years so I believe I can contribute greatly to conflict…"

Jan 24

Raneen Hasuna liked Karen Volker's discussion Job opportunity: part-time program assistant (Arabic-speaker), Cure Violence, Washington DC area

Jan 24

Karen Volker replied to Karen Volker's discussion Job opportunities: multiple consultancy opportunities, Cure Violence, work from home

"Hi Abdurahman - Yes, we are interested in collecting names of possible consultants to work on all areas where there is violence. Although we don't know now when we might work in Somalia, it would be good to have names of people with…"

Jan 23

Karen Volker replied to Karen Volker's discussion Job opportunities: multiple consultancy opportunities, Cure Violence, work from home

"Hi - thanks. I think I have fixed this now... Karen"

Jan 23

Karen Volker replied to Karen Volker's discussion Job opportunities: multiple consultancy opportunities, Cure Violence, work from home

"Hi Seraphina - thanks for your interest. Although we do not currently envision working in Korea, please feel free to submit your information in case we move in that direction in the future. Karen"

Jan 23

T. Jared Knoll replied to Karen Volker's discussion Job opportunity: multiple consultancy opportunities, Cure Violence, work from home

""Would make this bold or italics to stand out.." You had one job, Karen..."

Jan 20

Abdurahman Hosh Jibril replied to Karen Volker's discussion Job opportunity: multiple consultancy opportunities, Cure Violence, work from home

"Hello, I work inside Somalia on peace issues. Would this conflict analysis include a study on the protrcated conflict in Somalia. If so, could I participate in the study. Thank you "

Jan 18

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Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs): Karen Volker is Managing Director of Volker Solutions, an independent consulting firm based in Washington, DC. Ms. Volker has over 25 years of experience as a Foreign Service Office with the US Department of State. She focuses on connecting and supporting organizations involved in promoting pluralism and human rights and/or countering violence (and violent extremism). She is passionate about her work and looks forward to connecting with others in the Peace and Collaborative Development Network.

Immediately prior to retiring from the State Department in January 2012, Ms. Volker was the Chief of Staff to the Special Coordinator for Middle East Transitions. From 2009-2011, she was the Deputy and then Director of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), a grant-giving program in the State Department focused on supporting the development of pluralistic, participatory, and prosperous countries in the Middle East and North Africa. MEPI's focus is on supporting the development of a vibrant civil society. From 2005-2009, Ms. Volker focused on the challenge of countering violent extremism, both in the Secretary's Policy Planning Staff and in the Office of the Under Secretary for Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy. From 1988-2005, Ms. Volker held a variety of positions in Washington and overseas with a significant focus on coordinating foreign assistance (including as the U.S. Stability Pact Coordinator from 2001-2003) and the European Union (including as the Deputy Director of the EU Office).

Please indicate if you're joining PCDN as an individual or organization (please mark the appropriate category): small business

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise: Middle East and North Africa
Balkans and Central Europe
US Foreign Assistance

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?: USA

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?: Managing Director, Volker Solutions, LLC

How many years professional experience do you have ?: 15+

What is your personal or organizational website?: http://volkersolutions.com

Which Languages do you speak Proficiently? (note we can not list all languages, only some major world languages or ones related to conflict regions): French, Spanish

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?: Anti-Corruption, Democratization, Diplomacy, Nonviolence, Organizational Development, Social Entreprenuership, Violence Prevention, Youth

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?: Advocacy, Capacity Building, Communication, Program Administration, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?: Currently reviewing lessons from the Stability Pact for Southeast Europe to see if there are lessons learned for the transitions in North Africa today.

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