New York, New York, United States · On-site
Description The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of wo…
Skills: Administrative Support, Research, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Organizational Skills
New York, New York, United States • On-site
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Provide administrative and logistical support for the African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics program, including organizing workshops and managing awards. Manage the program's digital presence through website updates, social media, and the production of outreach materials.
A bachelor's degree in social sciences and 1-2 years of administrative or research experience in a nonprofit or academic setting are preferred. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a willingness to travel internationally.
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of workshops, meetings and conferences, fellowships and grants, training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research, and publications. For more information, please visit our website: www.ssrc.org.
The African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics program (APDD) advances African-led research and scholarship on peacebuilding, governance, and developmental changes in conflict-affected countries and sub-regions in Africa. The program responds to the evolving geographies of conflict, development, and inequality on the continent—examining economic, environmental, and political trends, the emergence and dynamics of new actors, and the interplay between local and external factors driving socio-economic transformations, conflict trajectories and evolving peacebuilding responses. For more information on APDD, please visit https://www.ssrc.org/programs/african-peacebuilding-and-developmental-dynamics-apdd/.
Annual salary is $60,000. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement and professional development funds; pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and more.
Location terms: Candidates should be present in the New York metro area upon start of employment.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample that demonstrates your research abilities in the social sciences (maximum 1,800 words, including any tables or figures).
The Social Science Research Council is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunity and to cultivating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. SSRC maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment with the Council are made on the basis of competence, skill and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin/ancestry, ethnicity, age, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, medical conditions (including pregnancy and/or genetic information) or physical or mental disability, citizenship status or any other categories prohibited by law.
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization founded in 1923. It fosters innovative research, nurtures new generations of social scientists, deepens how inquiry is practiced within and across disciplines, and mobilizes necessary knowledge on important public issues. The SSRC is guided by the belief that justice, prosperity, and democracy all require better understanding of complex social, cultural, economic, and political processes. We work with practitioners, policymakers, and academic researchers in the social sciences, related professions, and the humanities and natural sciences. We build interdisciplinary and international networks, working with partners around the world to link research to practice and policy, strengthen individual and institutional capacities for learning, and enhance public access to information.
Offices: One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th Floor, 300 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY 11201, US
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization founded in 1923. It fosters innovative research, nurtures new generations of social scientists, deepens how inquiry is practiced within and across disciplines, and mobilizes necessary knowledge on important public issues. The SSRC is guided by the belief that justice, prosperity, and democracy all require better understanding of complex social, cultural, economic, and political processes. We work with practitioners, policymakers, and academic researchers in the social sciences, related professions, and the humanities and natural sciences. We build interdisciplinary and international networks, working with partners around the world to link research to practice and policy, strengthen individual and institutional capacities for learning, and enhance public access to information.
Offices: One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th Floor, 300 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY 11201, US
