Upskill for Impact + Great Opps, PCDN Weekly Newsletter, Dec 13, 2024

December 13, 2024

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An Extra Issue Full of Impact

There are so many terrific opps around the globe that we put together a second edition of the PCDN Weekly Impact Newsletter as some key deadlines are coming up.

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Social Impact Opportunities

Apply for Our Accelerator program for budding changemakers! - Melton Foundation

Connecting hearts, hands, and minds to accelerate sustainable development: the Global Solvers Accelerator connects grassroots experiences, empowers community leaders, and unleashes transformative change at a Glo-Cal scale.
Deadline is Dec 15 for this amazing opp.

Communication Consultant for PAGOF - Open Government Partnership

The Open Government Partnership (OGP) is seeking professional services to support the OGP communication efforts in Francophone Africa.

Director of Economic Freedom, Community Change (Featured Post)

The Economic Freedom Director will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating our Economic Freedom work. The Economic Freedom Program is built around poverty abolition. Fully realized, economic freedom means that people have the agency and power to make decisions about their lives free from coercion.

The core of our Economic Freedom program is Guaranteed Income. The Economic Freedom Director will be responsible for building broad support for the idea of guaranteed income as the route to economic freedom among our local partners, among the new constituencies we are organizing, and among allies, influencers, and policymakers who can help us to realize this goal.

Director of Human Resources - MCC U.S., Akron, PA

The Director of Human Resources is a key and trusted member of the US Management team and works closely with the national Executive Directors, national and regional staffs, and respective boards on issues related to talent, culture, climate, and the continuous improvement of HR organizational polices and processes.

Careers at beehiiv, Several Great Openings, Remote

We're empowering creators to create, monetize, and grow by building the most powerful and robust newsletter platform, built by newsletter people. And we're only just getting started 🚀beehiiv is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Consultancy - Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and Child Marriage in Humanitarian Settings, Gender Human Rights and Inclusive Branch, Programme Division, Remote

Purpose of the consultancy: This consultancy will support the UNFPA's response to the needs of adolescent girls in humanitarian settings, with a focus on providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to adolescent girls at risk

Senior Program Associate, Bethesda, MD

Support the foundation’s General Programs portfolio and its initiatives to strengthen public health systems, advance policies, and improve public health communications.

The de Beaumont Foundation is a private charitable foundation that advances policy, builds partnerships, and strengthens public health to create communities where people can achieve their best possible health.

vChief - Account Executive - Remote Job

Founded in 2016, vChief is focused on connecting business leaders with fractional and interim executives and support to meet their unique needs

OlamAid (Remote): Community Development & Resilience Building Advisor

Protect Democracy - Communications Specialist, Editorial | Protect Democracy

We're hiring to support our exceptional in-house editorial team with writing and editing content for our flagship newsletter, website, social media, and more. This is a remote position.

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Social Impact News & Resources

Joke of the Day 
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field! 🌾

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News

  • Vietnam’s EV Charging Revolution
    Vietnam is rapidly expanding its EV infrastructure, with private landowners playing a key role by hosting charging stations. This grassroots effort is reshaping the nation's clean transportation landscape.
    🔗 Read more on Rest of World

  • UK’s Crackdown on Climate Activism
    A recent study reveals the UK leads the globe in restricting climate activism. While governments cite security concerns, activists warn these measures risk stifling legitimate climate advocacy.
    🔗 Learn more on The Guardian

  • AI and Policing: A New Warning
    The ACLU has raised concerns about the use of AI-generated police reports, warning of potential biases and inaccuracies. This sparks vital questions about technology's role in law enforcement accountability.
    🔗 Explore the issue on Mashable

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Organization to Watch

Perrett Laver – This global executive search firm connects top talent with impactful roles across education, nonprofits, and social enterprise. Explore vacancies and boost your career!
🔗 Browse opportunities

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📣 LinkedIn Connection of the Day

Follow Mentewab (Menty) Kebede, Adviser for Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy at the ICRC, for insights on humanitarian action and diplomacy.
🔗 Connect here

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An extra Joke of the Day

What did the big flower say to the little flower?
Hi, bud! 🌸

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