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Send to friendFinding Conflict, Peace, and Governance Jobs and Other Opportunities
This page contains links to useful resources for those wishing to do further study or work in the fields of conflict, peace and governance. Information is provided on degree programs, job opportunities, and funding opportunities for organizations seeking to pursue governance projects. If users know of (or want to advertise) additional opportunities, please let us know!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS/GRADUATES
A listing of resources and opportunities for university students and recent graduates; includes information for specific majors and broader classifications.
- Jobs and Careers in Sociology
- Political Science Resources and Opportunities
- Geography Jobs
- Careers in Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Careers in International Relations
- International Relations Job Profiles
- Jobs in Mediation, Restorative Justice and Peacemaking
- Jobs in Peace Studies
- Jobs in Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Women in International Relations
- The Economic Value of College Majors
- Careers in Conflict: The Opportunity Continuum
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS
A listing of sites that offer resources and opportunities for professionals in governance fields; from foreign policy to conflict resolution.
- Idealist.org
- Foreign Policy Jobs
- International Jobs
- Professional Careers in International Relations
- International Law and Public Safety Jobs
GRANT WRITING AND PROPOSALS
A listing of resources and guides for writing grants and proposals; specifically targets grant-writing for governance-related projects.
- Guide for Writing a Funding Proposal
- Proposal Writing Websites
- Grants and Grant Writing Links and Resources
- Grant-writing Tools for Non-profit Organizations
NGO OPPORTUNITIES
A listing of resources and opportunities in the NGO sector; includes advice from insiders and helpful search sites.
IGO OPPORTUNITIES
A listing of resources and opportunities in the intergovernmental sector; includes official job and recruitment sites for major IGOs.
GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A listing of resources and opportunities in government; includes US and foreign government job openings.
- US Department of State Careers
- Federal Jobs by College Major
- Australian Government Opportunities
- Peace Corps Recruitment
FUNDING OPPORTUNITES
Sponsored Program Information Network (SPIN) Search and Community of Science (COS) are search systems that provide comprehensive access to a broad range of funding opportunities including those focused on governance-related projects. Also available is information about scholarships and fellowships.
These systems are generally best accessed through some large institution like a university that covers the substantial subscription costs.
In addition to providing information about sources of direct financial support, these systems can also serve as a starting point for finding out who's doing governance work by "following the money." Start by looking for organizations funding particular types of projects. Next go to the websites for those funders and find out the names of the projects that they funded. Then Google those projects and you'll find out a lot about who is actually doing work. If you're looking for jobs or a career, these are the kinds of organizations that you might want to approach.
