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For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org.\nOVERVIEW\nUSCRI’s Policy and Advocacy Team leads the development of the organization’s position on legislation; federal, state and foreign government policies; litigation; and the root causes and conditions of crisis, movement and resettlement for refugees and other uprooted populations. The policy analysts work in cooperation with programmatic and communications staff and report to the Director of Policy and Communications.\nWorking with programmatic and communications staff, policy analysts bring refugee and immigration issues to the attention of national and international policy makers and organizations of influence. They conduct research, write in-depth, topic-specific issue papers, draft comments on government regulations, conduct briefings, communicate with members of Congress and the Executive branch, analyze legal decisions and international instruments, and serve as well-informed experts on refugee and immigration issues, concepts, and trends.\nThis is an in-person position at the agency's headquarters in Arlington, VA. There is one day of telework per month.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nWrite issue papers, reports, comments, and other advocacy materials on refugee and immigration topics; \nConduct research, including travel with senior staff, to assess conditions for uprooted populations; \nMake presentations, conduct informational sessions, and provide briefings in a variety of venues; \nWork with the Senior Vice President and other senior staff to chart the organization’s policy and advocacy direction; \nWork with programmatic staff to strengthen program policies and procedures; \nCollaborate with communications staff to ensure well-researched, in-depth support for USCRI external messaging;\nRepresent USCRI at advocacy meetings with members of Congress and the Executive branch and other organizations, and engage in other networking activities; \nAssist in office operations, including meeting preparation, data entry and maintenance, and work with printers, designers, and schedulers, as needed; and \nPerform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. \nAll of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated are not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS\nUndergraduate degree required; masters level or law degree preferred;\nTwo years of professional experience in immigration, human rights or related fields;\nStrong writing skills;\nAnalytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to construct sound arguments and positions;\nExcellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills; \nSound judgment, curiosity, creativity, integrity and dedication to the human rights of refugees and other uprooted populations;\nExcellent time-management, attention to detail, and organizational skills; \nAbility to work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation and ability to meet goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment;\nExpertise on issues related to refugees and climate migration desired;\nKnowledge of issues related to unaccompanied children and trafficking survivors a plus;\nAbility to conduct quantitative data analysis and research using inferential statistics, and an ability to communicate statistical findings to diverse audiences a plus;\nAbility to travel (sometimes at short notice); \nSpanish, French or other language skills preferred. \nTRAINING REQUIREMENTS\nSatisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training; and\nComplete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nUse of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity; \nUse of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands; and \nOccasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying. \nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nADDITIONAL NOTES\nPlease submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.\nReferences and a writing sample will be required at time of the final interview.\nNo telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\nU.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. 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