The Bunche Center Newsletter
May 2021
In This Issue:
  • A Note from Bunche Center Director, Tonija Hope
  • Student Spotlight: 4 Howard Students Awarded Fulbright Fellowship
  • In Memoriam: Ambassador Larry Palmer
  • Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship Spotlight
  • 2021 Champions of Internationalization
  • Recap - 2020-21 Annual Series: #BuncheTalks: Shaping Our Future Through the Sustainable Development Goals
  • Bison Abroad Corner: Farewell, Ms. Montgomery!
  • Celebrating HU Bison Abroad Ambassadors Class of 2021!
A Note From Bunche Center Director, Tonija Hope
Academic year ’20-’21 is in the books, and what a year it was! Despite being remote for the entirety of the year we were determined to ensure our students stayed connected to what was happening around the world. Our annual lecture series this past year focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and featured our esteemed faculty members, students, alumni, and other experts external to HU, sharing their insight on specific SDG’s and how they engage with them from their professional spaces. We had enlightening, impactful conversations which are available on our YouTube channel which you can access here. More information about the series is featured in this newsletter below.

The November elections and ongoing racial reckoning thrust Howard University into the spotlight. CNN Chile and TVE, from Spain, visited campus in November to speak with faculty and students about race relations in the US and the elections. I shared some thoughts and perspectives with media outlets in Colombia, Chile, Mexico and locally on Spanish-language television, as well. It was and is important that we can share our experiences as people of African descent at an historically Black university broadly and to a global audience.
              
We launched a new series, “Critical Conversations” which will engage ambassadors from around the world in important conversations facilitated by our students. We launched this in April with Ambassador Etienne of France and we look forward to continuing the series in the fall.  We also continued to partner with the Center for African Studies under the new leadership of Dr. Krista Johnson.  Their symposium on “Reshaping US Policy in Africa and the Role of HBCUs” is a must watch. You can view the various panel discussions here.
               
We officially launched the HU/COL Avanza initiative, a university-wide initiative to build stronger ties between Howard University and Colombia. HU/COL Avanza will support student and faculty exchange and look for opportunities to conduct joint research, build programs, and support learning for students at HU and students in Colombia. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks about exciting new partnerships that are brewing.
              
Finally, the academic year ended on a high note with last week’s publication of President Frederick’s Bison Beat. The May edition features stories from cover-to-cover on all things international at HU. We are elated that the greater HU community can see all the ways in which HU brings the world to campus and takes our students and faculty to the world! Make sure to check it out! We look forward to an active summer getting ready to welcome students back to campus! We cannot wait to see you all again! In the meantime, make sure to follow us on our social media platforms to stay in the loop with all things global at HU! Have a GREAT SUMMER!!

Globally,
Tonija Hope
Director
Four Howard University Students Awarded Fulbright Fellowship
Four Howard University students have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program and U.S. Fulbright Research Grants. Congratulations to these incredible students, and a special shoutout to Bunche Center's own Crystal Yuille, Program Coordinator for the Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Program, as well as Lyndsie Whitehead and Virgil Parker, who were both 2020 Patricia Roberts Harris fellows.

  • Ameerah Battle has been selected for the English Teaching Assistance Program in Taiwan where she hopes to gain a global perspective through community engagement, service, dance, and healthcare.
  • Virgil Parker strives to discover methods to strengthen communication between U.S. women-owned and minority companies in trade with Canada.
  • Crystal Yuille will travel to Cali, Colombia to research Latin America's largest Black culture festival, the Petronio Alvarez Festival, and uncover limitations and possibilities of the festival to shape a more racially inclusive national identity and enhance Afro-Colombians' sense of belonging.
  • Lyndsie Whitehead's research in Nehru, India, will focus on the push-pull factors that influence international student mobility, exploring approaches for policymakers, administrators, and faculty to better understand the decision-making process of international students studying abroad.

Read more about the recipients here.
In Memoriam:
Ambassador Larry Palmer
It is with great sadness that we share the recent passing of Ambassador Larry Palmer on April 23, 2021. Provost Wutoh shared with the Howard University community:

"Ambassador Palmer served as ambassador in residence at Howard University following a distinguished career as a diplomat and member of the senior foreign service. As ambassador in residence, Dr. Palmer served as a key leader in the development of strategies to increase the University’s engagement with the U.S Department of State, international embassies, and various foreign and domestic organizations. Dr. Palmer also served as program director for the Rangel, Payne and Pickering fellowship programs, which were created to help diversify the foreign service.
 
A native of Augusta, Georgia, Ambassador Palmer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University, a master's in education in African history from Texas Southern University, and a doctorate in higher education administration and African studies from Indiana University in Bloomington. As chief of mission in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, he managed the complex bilateral agendas of six additional countries: Grenada, Antigua, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines and successfully implemented the president’s Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, combatting illegal trafficking of drugs, and persons, corruption, and transnational organized crime. In addition, he has served with distinction in Uruguay, Paraguay, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Northern Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and as a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia.
 
An accomplished diplomat, academic and development professional, Ambassador Palmer served as president and CEO of the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), an independent U.S. government agency that provides grants to poor and marginalized communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. As president of the IAF, he supervised a team of development professionals and traveled over 100,000 miles annually funding projects in education, health, alternative energy, agriculture, ecology and economic development, ensuring that the foundation’s assistance funds reached the neediest recipients. In previous roles, he also served as a senior adviser to the president of the University of Texas at El Paso and director of the Office of Minority Affairs at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina."

The Bunche Center wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Ambassador Palmer as well as his friends and colleagues. He will be missed.
2021 Champions of Internationalization Awards
In 2019, the Bunche Center established the annual "Champions of Internationalization" Awards to celebrate our faculty and staff colleagues, as well as our outstanding students. These individuals work every day and in a variety of capacities to ensure that Howard University students are prepared to be successful in a globally connected, 21st century society. While we would have preferred to celebrate them in person, we want to take the opportunity to shine a light on them here to thank them for their support!
Staff Nominees
Andreya Davis
Assistant Dean for Faith-Based & Community Initiatives
Imani Pope-Johns
Public Relations Manager
Saleem Sullivan
NCAA Eligibility & Compliance Officer, Office of the Registrar
Faculty Nominees
Dr. Darin Johnson
Professor, Howard University School of Law
Dr. Krista Johnson
Director, Center for African Studies
Dr. Jean-Jacques Taty
Professor, Department of World Languages & Cultures
Student Nominees
Lyndsie Whitehead
Ph.D. Student, Higher Education Leadership & Policy Studies
Sirajul Mustafa
Senior, Biology Major/Chemistry Minor
Virgil Parker
Senior, Journalism & Film Major
2021 Patricia Roberts Harris Fellow Spotlight
Meet the Fellows
MAKENLI RASPBERRY
Hometown: Houston, TX
Graduation Date: Spring 2022
Major, Minor: Sports Medicine, Chemistry
Makenli Raspberry is a Junior Honors Sports-Medicine major Chemistry minor from Houston, Texas. As a Division 1 Track and Field Athlete, Ms. Raspberry’s prioritization for academia is clear as she has been awarded Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Academic Honors twice and qualified as a 2018-2019 College of Arts and Sciences Deans List recipient. Following suit behind Howard’s motto of Truth and Service, Ms. Raspberry’s commitment to community is shown through her exemplary participation in the 2019 Howard Day of Service and speaking as a panelist for the university sponsored 2020 Accepted Students Day. Ms. Raspberry currently serves on the Executive Board for Howard’s Health Professions Society and as a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Ms. Raspberry’s passion towards advancing health equity is shown through her participation in Howard University Program for Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine Program (HU-PUMMP) and competitive internship programs. In 2019, Ms. Raspberry was selected to participate in the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at the University of Texas Health Center in Houston, Texas. The SHPEP scholars program recruits minority students who have an identified personal interest in the healthcare system while strengthening critical thinking skills through engagement with healthcare officials in various leadership positions. Through her participation in the Patricia Robert Harris Public Affairs Fellowship Ms. Raspberry plans to bridge the gap between medicine and public policy reform, creating innovative ways to make healthcare accessible for all.

Why PRH: "As an aspiring physician, global citizen and healthcare lobbyist I applied for the Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship to understand how the healthcare sector functions while assessing what effective healthcare legislation looks like. I look forward to invaluable mentorship opportunities as well as gaining a foundational understanding into the functionalities of public affairs."
BRIELLE SMITH
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Graduation Date: Spring 2023
Major, Minor: Public Relations, Business Administration
Brielle Smith is a Sophomore honors student at Howard University majoring in public relations and minoring in business administration. She was recently selected as a CIEE 2021 Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, where she will travel to Dublin, Ireland this summer. She is a member of Howard University’s School of Communications Annenberg Honors Program where she serves on the program’s council as Sophomore Class Representative. Brielle also actively participates as an official Howard University Student Ambassador and content writer for Her Campus’ Howard University chapter. In addition, Brielle is a member of the Howard University Association of Black Journalists and the Howard University Public Relations Student Society of America. Brielle is a service driven leader who aims to educate the public, impact minority communities and build global awareness through strategic communications. She plans to use her career in public relations to deliver progressive, positive and effective communications regarding diversity both domestically and internationally with intentional emphasis on communities of color. Brielle is excited to join the Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship.

Why PRH: "I applied to the Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship because I wanted to join a cohort of colleagues with like-minded goals of serving the public to positively impact the world. I look forward to the program’s customary mentorship which provides first-hand insight on best communications practices and its application to real-world scenarios."
Annual Recap:
#BuncheTalks: Shaping Our Future
April 28 concluded the Bunche Center's 2020-21 Interdisciplinary Series, "#BuncheTalks: Shaping Our Future Through the Sustainable Development Goals." Since August, we have welcomed scholars, domestic and international government officials, non-profit leaders, and researchers, to share with the Howard community how work in their field is critical to accomplishing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals are part of the United Nations' greater 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted by all UN Member States in 2015. The 17 goals are a call for action by all countries to engage in a global partnership to end poverty, inequality, health and education disparities, as well as spur economic growth and tackle climate change- all with a common goal of building a more prosperous world.

This year, the Bunche Center featured one Sustianable Development Goal (SDG) each month, bringing together expert speakers from various fields to share their expertise and work efforts related to achieving the respective goal. Goals covered included:
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, & Strong Institutions
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

We began in September, joined by Howard faculty members Dr. Helen Bond (School of Education) and Dr. Clarence Lusane (Department of Political Science), along with their colleague Alainna Lynch (Sustainable Development Solutions Network), who provided an introduction and overview to the SDGs, and shared findings from their co-authored report: "Never More Urgent: A Preliminary Review of How the U.S. is Leaving Black, Hispanic and Indigenous Communities Behind."

In October, we highlighted SDG #16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. We discussed the role of strong institutions during elections, and how the rhetoric of "law and order" may negatively impact the pursuit of peace, justice, and strong institutions. Panelists focused on regions in Brazil, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. United Nations Association Howard University Chapter President, Oona Nelson, moderated a discussion with Dr. Mietek Boduszynski (Professor of Politics, Pomona College), Dr. J. Jarpa Dawuni (Howard University Department of Political Science), and Alexandra Montgomery (Director of Programs, Amnesty International Brazil).

SDG #4, Quality Education, strives to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education" for all, and was the focus of our November event. Our expert speakers discussed the necessity of culturally relevant education to achieve a just and equal society (domestically and abroad). We were joined by Dr. Anthony Jackson (Vice President of Education at the Asia Society and Director of the Asia Society's Center for Global Education), Dr. Kmt Shockley (School of Education, Author of "The Mis-Education of Black Children), and Ayva Thomas (Assistant Director of Racial & Educational Justice at Northshore Public Schools, WA). This robust discussion was moderated by Lyndsie Whitehead, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Higher Education Leadership & Policy Studies.

In March, panelists shared their thoughts on achieving Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG #8) as a global community. Moderated by Senior Journalism & Film Major, Virgil Parker, we were joined by experts at the local, national, and international level: Mayor shawyn Patterson-Howard (Mount Vernon, NY), Ambassador Ron Kirk (U.S. Trade Representative under President Obama and former Mayor of Dallas, TX), and Dr. Marva Corley-Coulibaly (Chief of Globalization, Competitiveness, and Labour Standards - International Labor Organization).

In honor of Women's History Month, we closed out March with a discussion on Goal 5: Gender Equalilty. Rachel Bowen Pittman, Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the United States, and Jenny Petrow, Senior Foundation Representative of the Inter-American Foundation, joined moderator Katherine Gilyard (2021 Patricia Roberts Harris Fellow) to share how they are working to achieve gender equity in their roles.

The Season Finale of #BuncheTalks in April brought together Luis Murillo (Former Ministor of Environment & Sustainable Development, Colombia), Bunche Center's own Tonija Hope, and 2021 Patricia Roberts Harris Fellow Aissa Dearing (History & Environmental Studies major) to talk all things Climate Action (SDG #13). Their discussion focused on environmental justice and climate change action for the advancement of Black communities.

The Bunche Center extends gratitude and appreciation to each panelist who joined us this year #BuncheTalks: Shaping Our Future through the Sustainable Development Goals. In this virtual setting, Howard University students were still able to gain incredible insight from our esteemed speakers. We look forward to welcoming students back to campus this Fall. Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2021-22 annual series theme!

The Bunche Center's annual series seeks to bring a global perspective to complement students' academic journey at Howard University. You can view recordings of each #BuncheTalks episode by visiting the Bunche Center's YouTube Page: bit.ly/bunchecenteryoutube
Bison Abroad Updates
It is with very mixed emotions that the Bunche Center bids farewell to Assistant Director for Study Abroad, Ms. MaRaina Montgomery.

Ms. Montgomery joined the Bunche Center team six years ago as the Program Coordinator for the USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship program, administered through the Bunche Center. In 2016, she began managing the Bunche Center's study abroad programming, now commonly referred to as "HU Bison Abroad." Ms. Montgomery's efforts have led to a 262.5% increase in study abroad participation through the Bunche Center.

Ms. Montgomery helped lead the vision of the #StudyAbroadSoBlack movement and lay the foundation for a revitalized study abroad program at HU. Ms. Montgomery has accepted a position as the Director of Study Abroad at the University of Portland in Oregon. We will miss her terribly but are thrilled as she begins this new chapter in her professional life. Ms. Montgomery is Bison to the core and we look forward to calling on her in her capacity as an alum, to share her wisdom in support of our HU students. Wishing her all the best...#StudyABroadSoBlack

Congratulations Class of 2021
Bison Abroad Ambassadors!
The life-changing experience of studying abroad has had a profound impact on countless Howard University students. The Bunche Center congratulates and celebrates 2021 graduating Seniors who studied abroad through the Bunche Center during their undergraduate matriculation, and returned home to volunteer as HU Bison Abroad Ambassadors. These students help to spread the word about study abroad, served as peer mentors for students preparing to go abroad, and host other study abroad related events. Members of the HU Bison Abroad Ambassadors share how their servant leadership as part of the #StudyAbroadSoBlack movement has impacted them and other Bison.
Sydney Stephens
Cali, Colombia | Fall 2019 | Biology Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of the #SASB movement has made studying abroad more accessible at Howard because of my work as a CET Campus Ambassador, Bunche Center Student Ambassador, and my work with Walter Hosey with his Oaxaca program. As a CET Student Ambassador, I worked closely with Tim Baird at the study abroad fairs and at tabling events on campus. I would answer students’ questions about studying abroad and helped advertise and broadcast what I think is one of the best study abroad programs, especially for Black students. As a Bunche Center Student ambassador, I actively participated in the study abroad fairs before becoming a CET Ambassador, still answering students’ questions and helping students learn about the many opportunities available to them internationally. I also was one of the students who created, pitched, and implemented the Study Abroad GroupMe which made it much easier for students to have a place to easily access information about study abroad and international happenings on campus. Lastly, I was working with Walter prior to the pandemic on creating a study abroad experience in Oaxaca specifically for pre-vet students at Howard where they would travel to Oaxaca, stay with one of the host families, and shadow local veterinarians getting hands-on experience and shadowing hours that pre-vet students need for their applications to vet school. Unfortunately, this project never finished coming to fruition with the pandemic, but I am hoping that I will still be able to help somewhat with the formation of this program for Howard students once international travel and studying abroad is feasible even though I have graduated. All in all, I feel as though I have been able to make an impact helping people study abroad and learn about their international community through my involvement in the Bunche Center and the #StudyAbroadSoBlack movement."

Asan Hawkins
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK | Fall 2019 | African American Studies Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of the #SASB movement has made the idea of studying abroad more accessible to the Howard community because of my work spreading information about the academic, personal, and professional benefits that come with studying abroad. In addition, it is my belief that students of African descent should show the world who we are, and encourage students to show the complexities of the diaspora to the world which was my real mission. The #SASB movement is revolutionary to me for the following reason, it provides visibility of our people outside of the biased textbooks and news stations others often see around the world.”

Dyrrell Moon
Freiburg, Germany | Spring 2019 | Political Science Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of the #SASB movement has made study abroad and international public service more accessible at Howard because of my work doing study abroad counseling, creating Study Abroad Week, speaking for panels, and completing brand new internships and fellowships internationally, helping to open doors for other Howard students to conquer. Thank you so much Ms.MaRaina I couldn’t have done any of this without you. All my accomplishments were due to you and the Bunche Center. You all made my Howard experience and gave me a sense of home."

Audre’ana Ellis 
Jaipur, India | Spring 2019 | Environmental Studies Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of the #SASB movement has strengthened my connection to global learning. My experience on the ambassador team is one of the best memories I will take with me from my time on campus, and I am glad to say that my advising helped my peers' dreams to study abroad become a reality."

Kone Nesengani
Argentina | Spring 2019 | International Affairs Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of #SASB movement has made study abroad more accessible at Howard because of my work being a study abroad ambassador and helping many students navigate forms and classes. I also helped promote the Ralph Bunche Center as former co-president of the Bunche Brigade and helped at several events including the passport drive. It’s been a wonderful journey helping other students see the wonders of the world and overcome the fear of leaving the known. The stole represents all the work I’ve done with the RBC and the four times I’ve been able to go abroad with Howard."

Alexandria Adigun
Granada, Spain | Fall 2019 | Biology Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of the #SASB movement has made it possible for more STEM and pre-med students to be encouraged about their ability to study abroad. People who are interested in STEM or healthcare benefit a lot by studying abroad because they are able to compare and contrast the way education and initiatives are presented abroad as opposed to the US. Comparing health care, graduate degree program timelines and the overall well being of the country was monumental in my journey as I aimed to pursue an MD/PhD. These experiences only helped me during my interview process and provided me a valuable perspective I have happily encouraged many others to do. As a member of the SASB movement and the Karsh STEM Scholars program, I believe I created an intersection between the two that many students after me will be eager to follow and better as time progresses. Speaking with STEM or premed students in the program and beyond has brought me great joy as I am able to help these individuals navigate their schedules and timelines to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience."

Brizhay Patrick
Stellenbosch, South Africa | Spring 2019 | International Business Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of the #SASB movement has made students feel accepted and worthy to study abroad at Howard because of my work demonstrating what it feels like to learn a new language, culture, and make ever-lasting experiences abroad. By informing others about educational webinars dealing with international relations at the RBC, it showcased the credibility of the #SASB movement. There were also times where conversations with students about studying abroad felt uplifting for the Howard Community. Lastly, #SASB exemplifies the agility in African-American students who want to become global citizens."

Chris-Annthia Johnson
Nice, France | Spring 2019 | Marketing Major
"Being an IES abroad ambassador along with being a peer advisor for the RBC has allowed me to hone my leadership skills and contribute my talents to something great. My servant leadership at Howard as a part of #SASB movement has made my job interviews more interesting and fulfilling. The conversations pertinent to study abroad and adaptation to a new culture has allowed me to speak to grit, resilience and flexibility. Being that I am a marketing major and being a part of the #SASB movement really enhanced my relationship-building skills as I was able to influence persons within my school to pursue a global education. Lastly, from this movement, I was able to speak to being black and abroad. Country information and cultural practices have been more accessible from this movement which is interesting being that I hope to travel the world in the future."

Sheila Brown
Seoul, South Korea | Spring 2019 | Television & Film Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of the #SASB movement has made student interest in studying abroad increase Howard because of my work as a peer study abroad advisor."

Daisy Sjolseth
San Jose, Costa Rica | Spring 2019 | Computer Information Systems Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of the #SASB movement has made study abroad possible/more accessible for students that didn’t think they could go abroad at Howard because of my work advising students and helping them plan their schedule to accommodate this opportunity."

Sirjul Mustafa
Limerick, Ireland | Spring & Fall 2019 | Biology Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of the #SASB movement has made globalizing/networking more accessible at Howard because of my work promoting international education."

Morgan Shakoor
San Jose, Costa Rica | Spring 2019 | International Business Major
"My servant leadership at Howard as a part of the #SASB movement has made global awareness more accessible at Howard because of my work cooperating with students studying around the world to provide Howard students international perspectives on the hubisonabroad social media page. I'm so grateful for my experience with the Bunche Center. Study abroad has shaped who I am as a person and continues to as I graduate and look for future opportunities to travel and learn."
Internship, Fellowship, & Career Opportunities
Meridian Diplomacy Forum - The Path Forward

The Forum will include an International Affairs career fair to connect the next generation of global affairs professionals - undergraduates, graduates and young professionals – with current diplomats and international affairs practitioners.

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THE 2021 BLACK GIRL 44 SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline May 1

Thanks to generous contributors from across the Obama administration, this initiative will award ten $1,000 scholarships to Black/African-American undergraduate women who have earned an internship in politics or public service for Summer 2021.

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Mercy Corps HBCU Summer Internships

Mercy Corps is always looking for outstanding students and recent graduates who are committed to international issues and are interested in humanitarian aid and development careers. Please search below for our currently available internships.

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Job - Foundation Representative (Bilingual)

This position works within our Office of Programs. The incumbent will function as the Foundation’s programmatic contact for a funding portfolio in assigned regions/countries. Click link to read full job responsibilities.

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Population Council - Associate II or Senior Associate...

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Ascendant Program Services, LLC
Research Analyst (USTDA/SSA)
 
Ascendant is currently recruiting qualified candidates for a full-time Research Analyst position linked to a five-year contract that we hold with the U.S. Trade & Development Agency. The Research Analyst will perform substantive research, analytical, evaluation, and administrative support functions for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency’ work in the sub-Saharan Africa region.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is metro accessible (Rosslyn). Remote telework flexibility is offered in the current environment.
 
Qualifications
·        1-3 years professional experience in a similar capacity
·        Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred
·        Ideal candidates will have education backgrounds and interests in International Relations, International Development, Public Policy, International Trade, Economics, Technology, and other related fields of study
·        Excellent writing and communication skills
·        Foreign language skills are a plus
·        Ability to conduct sophisticated research using numerous resources
·        Ability to compile and analyze data and provide recommendations based upon statistical analysis
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·        Proficiency in conducting internet research, as well as utilizing databases
·        Must be detail-oriented and be able to format professional-grade documents for public dissemination
·        Must have strong writing skills to draft and edit reports, briefing books, letters and other forms of correspondence
·        High degree of organization and time-management skills
·        Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and the ability to multitask
·        Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance with the U.S. Government. A public trust background check with U.S. Government must be completed prior to starting work.

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your resume to careers@ascendantps.com.
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