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Publications Assistant

POLICY Project

The Futures Group International

The Futures Group International is a management, marketing and strategic planning organization that helps clients make critical decisions in the presence of future uncertainty.  Futures is committed to enhancing sustainable development through the transfer of technologies to global experts and institutions and through the creation of appropriate project designs.  Areas of program concentration include child survival, family planning, reproductive health, population policy, nutrition, and prevention of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Since its founding in 1971, Futures has worked in over 50 developing countries for more than 600 clients, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), UNICEF, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), and the World Health Organization (WHO). 

WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

POLICY Project

Publications Assistant

The POLICY Project works to create a supportive policy environment for family planning and reproductive health programs. The project addresses the full range of policies that support the expansion of family planning and other reproductive health services.

The POLICY Project is seeking a Publications Assistant to work in the Washington DC, office of The Futures Group International.

This position is perfect for gaining exposure to an international field.

Responsibilities:

· Assist with the production of reports on country activities or issues related to HIV/AIDS, maternal health, reproductive health, family planning, human rights, gender, policy formulation, and adolescent reproductive health in developing countries
· Assist with the production of administrative reports
· Coordinate with country managers to procure documentation of results and country submissions for major reports
· Provide administrative support to the publication process

Optional Tasks (According to Publication Assistant’s Interests):
· Write abstracts and prepare documents for posting on the Web

· Procure translation services and assist in the proofreading and editing of translated documents
· Help research and write reports on subjects of interest related to reproductive health/HIV/AIDS
· Assist with project monitoring activities

Characteristics of a Strong Applicant:
· Good organizational skills
· Strong command of English grammar
· Ability to work on multiple projects at once
· Proficiency in French or Spanish desirable, not required (Russian, Arabic, and Portuguese are also helpful)
· Interest in writing or publishing fields
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word (knowledge of PowerPoint, spreadsheets, databases, and Internet applications is also helpful)
· Interest in international development (reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, human rights, etc.)
· Desire for exposure to an international field

 Apply on line by visiting our employment opportunities page on our website (www.tfgi.com).