Specialist, PeaceTech Exchange

PeaceTech Lab works to reduce violent conflict using technology, media and data to accelerate and scale peacebuilding efforts. An independent nonprofit, the Lab brings together engineers and activists, MBAs and conflict experts, social scientists, data scientists and other innovators to put the right tools in the right hands to prevent violent conflict and build peace.

We’re seeking a full-time talented technologist and program coordinator to support PeaceTech Exchange (PTX), a global program addressing an array of peacebuilding and conflict issues from transparency and accountability and media literacy to countering violent extremism and gender-based violence. Working under the supervision of the Director of PeaceTech Exchange, the Specialist will administer a global workshop and grants initiative to support peacebuilders to discover and use technology to accomplish their mission objectives. This position is located at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. and start date is immediate. Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Recruits local and international technologists to support civil society organizations at PTX workshop locations

  • In conjunction with on-the-ground partners, plans and executes PeaceTech Exchange workshops which includes arranging logistical details like travel, accommodation, catering, venue(s) and local transportation and drafting agendas and inviting participants

  • Conducts and supports research in support of the PeaceTech Exchange team

  • Maintains regular contact with PTX participants before, during and after the workshop to build relationships and supervise the progress of funded projects stemming from the PTX

  • Manages logistics and communication for the follow-on funding proposal process

  • Supports the director in representing and pitching PTX for potential funding partners 

  • Provides budget support and prepares regular financial reports for reporting to the broader organization

  • Performs other duties in support of the PTX mission

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Bachelor's degree required

  • 2 - 3 years of program management or event planning experience

  • Background in conflict studies, international affairs, computer science or data science strongly preferred 

  • Familiarity with a broad range of technology platforms including social media, data visualization platforms like Tableau and programming languages like Python

  • Ability to work across teams with a collaborative approach

  • Strong organizational and writing skills

  • Fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic is a big plus

What Happens Now:

Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@peacetechlab.org with the subject line “Specialist, PeaceTech Exchanges Application.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Bringing the right people onto our team is important to us. Our interview process consists of multiple rounds of phone, video and in-person interviews. We take our time to make sure our team is as best as it can be for the success of the communities we serve. Wait for us to contact you, and if you haven’t heard from us, know that we appreciate your interest even if a position on our team isn't an immediate fit.

At PeaceTech Lab, we're made stronger by working with people with a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives. We're an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to any applicant or employee with a disability.