Free Impact Career Chats in Troubling times + Great Opps, PCDN Weekly Newsletter, Feb. 4, 2025

February 04, 2025

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Starting a series of free Career Open Office Hours - Chats for the Impact Sector.

Our first one will be this Thursday at 10am est.

We know times are tough—and unfortunately, they may get even tougher for many in the social impact sector, particularly those in development and humanitarian relief.

The devastating and intentional cuts by the Trump administration are already having a massive impact, affecting millions worldwide and putting thousands of jobs at risk in USAID-supported projects. It is horrific to see this taking place (of course it is deliberate) and may we all work towards a world and systems that put people and planet first.

At PCDN.Global, we want to help in a small but meaningful way.

We’re organizing a series of free, open career chats to support those navigating career uncertainty. Whether you're looking for impact career advice, insights on pivoting to different sectors, resume or AI guidance , or tips for upskilling on a budget, these sessions will provide practical guidance.

We've done this before in the heart of Covid we organized two global impact career popups with dozens of partners from around the globe and we've been hosting events, workshops, and our Social Change Career Podcast (entering season 14 this week) for years.

No one has all the answers in this chaotic time.

For many, this will be a difficult period for  landing the next role, or securing consulting work. But by working together, we can share strategies, key resources, opportunities, and insights on how to pivot, upskill, and deal with this insanity.

Apply Now: Fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowships for Master’s degree and Professional Development Certificate programs

Application deadline 15 May

As a leading humanitarian service organization, Rotary International promotes peace locally and globally as part of its mission. The Rotary Peace Fellowship program offers fully funded master’s degrees and advanced professional development certificate programs in disciplines related to peace and development studies.

Every year, up to 130 individuals are selected to receive a generous award from The Rotary Foundation that funds tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses through one of the Rotary Peace Centers located at leading universities around the world. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of fellows to become effective catalysts for peace.

Rotary is looking for peace and development professionals from across the globe with relevant experience and a record of prior achievements in peacebuilding. Our candidates demonstrate their potential for future growth and impact as leaders in the field.

Fellowship components:

· Master’s degree fellows study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body.

The program includes a two- to three-month field study experience to develop practical skills and career connections. Workshops and field trips develop professional skills in peacebuilding and expand civic and cultural perspectives. Fellows present their master’s research at a final seminar prior to graduation.

·       A one-year Professional Development Certificate for working professionals blends classroom learning, trainings, and field visits with an independent social change project.

After 10 weeks of onsite coursework and activities, fellows return to their communities to implement a nine-month social change initiative they are passionate about, with the support of mentors and interactive online sessions. They return to campus to present the results and impact of their initiatives at a capstone conference.

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Social Impact Opportunities

Deputy Program Director, Human Rights Watch

Multiple Locations Considered, We are looking for a strategic leader and manager for the role of Deputy Program Director in the Program Office, HRW’s research office that oversees 250 research staff in 15 thematic and regional divisions around the world.

Environmental, Social, and Governance Manager, Washington, DC

Lyft Environmental, Social, and Governance Manager is where you apply online to the Environmental, Social, and Governance Manager role.

Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager, One Acre Fund (1AF) — Kenya/US

One Acre Fund is looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager to join our Business Development team. You will lead in the learning and benchmarking the strategic, administrative, financial, and staffing capacities required to prime moderate to complex multi-year, multi-million-dollar funding opportunities from priority public donors

Building Impactful Careers Through Purpose-Driven Ventures

Join us for Season 14, Episode 1 of the Social Change Career Podcast featuring Pravin Rodrigues, an accomplished impact investor and business leader, who will

Internship Economic Justice, Paid, Friends of Earth Europe, Brussels

We are looking for an intern to support our campaigns on economic justice.

Integrity and Safeguarding Coordinator at War Child Alliance, Uganda

At War Child, we work to ensure that children affected by violence and armed conflict can realise their fundamental rights and build a better future - both for themselves and their communities.

Patrick J McGovern Foundation - Project Management Associate, US

We are looking for an early career Project Management Associate to join PJMF to assist in the seamless execution of AI-based product development and deployment. The Associate will gain hands-on project management experience in the field of AI and data science while working alongside a diverse and passionate team of technologists.

Senior Digital and Climate Specialist, World Bank, Washington, DC

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients.

Director of Philanthropic Advising – Common Counsel Foundation, Oakland, CA

Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Philanthropy, the Director of Philanthropic Advising leads efforts to deepen relationships with family foundations, donor-advised funds (DAFs), and high-value individual donors. This position focuses on building a robust portfolio of family foundations and donor-advised funds (DAFs), providing tailored advising services, and developing the business line to deepen donor engagement with community-centered practices. This is a hybrid role and does require in-office time.

Associate Director, Male Success Initiatives (MSI), Cal State Pomona

The office of Equity and Belonging at Cal Poly Pomona is a unit under the Division of Student Affairs that holistically supports student success through intentional programs, initiatives, and collaborative partnerships (engagement), fosters an anti-racist and student-ready culture (equity and access) and creates innovative and integrative co-curricular pathways rooted in career readiness and civic engagement (lifelong learning and advocacy)

Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness - Institute for Citizens & Scholars, US

Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness is looking for young people between the ages of 14 and 24 who are ready to step up, bridge divides, and tackle pressing issues in their communities. In 2025, 500 young civic changemakers from across the country will form 100 teams to lead community projects. Together, you’ll build the skills to have difficult conversations, strive to understand others, and collaborate productively to make a lasting impact

Phd admission competition, Italy, ScuolaNormaleSuperiore

Faculty of SciencesCall for admission to) Ph.D. positions at the Scuola Normale Superiore for the academic year 2025-2026 (41st cycle) The application process will be available at this link starting from February 7th  2025Selections will take place in two sessions.

Project Manager, UNDP, South Sudan

The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management for the successful execution and implementation of the project. This includes the daily responsibility to manage the technical officers and state level coordinators, coordinate, and supervise the implementation of the project and the delivery of results in accordance with the project document and agreed work plans. 

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