[WSIS CS-Plenary] OpenNet Initiative Research Director job opening

[Rik Panganiban]

I was forwarded this job opening, which might be of interest to someone with expertise on internet censorship and filtering technologies.

-- Rik Panganiban

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The OpenNet Initiative is a university-based organization that researches state-sponsored Internet filtering worldwide. In the past year, ONI has reported on Internet filtering in countries such as Yemen, China, Burma, Tunisia, and Iran.

The OpenNet Initiative recently received a generous $3 million grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to advance and expand its research. As the OpenNet Initiative moves into overdrive, broadening its already ambitious research agenda and re-doubling outreach efforts, we are seeking a Research Director to drive the project’s diverse activities and coordinate its world-class team.

For the full Research Director position description, as well as application information: http://jobs.harvard.edu (job #26062)

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Requisition Number  	26062
Title 	Research Director
School / Unit 	Harvard Law School
Department 	Berkman Center for Internet and Society

Location 	Cambridge

Full Or Part Time 	Full-Time

Salary Grade 	058
Date Posted 	03/31/2006

Duties And Responsibilities 	Reports to Managing Director. Collaboratively designs and leads implementation of new four-year, multi-million dollar effort to document state-sponsored Internet filtering globally. More information online at http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/internet_filtering_study. Manages research-related activity: planning and coordination of research and events; extensive writing; integration of technical, social and political research elements and agendas; management of talented and globally dispersed research team consisting of faculty, fellows, interns and partners. Implements strategic public relations and outreach strategy: leads design and publication of book series, website and database with publicly accessible interface; represents the project and creates workshops, conferences and other events; generates other means of sharing results with policymakers, the private sector, academia and civil society. Manages project budget, prepares annual project reports and related materials, conducts ongoing program analysis, develops impact measurements. Term position ending June 30, 2007 (as with all Center staff); continuation contingent on business needs.

Required Education, Experience and Skills 	Advanced degree required, terminal degree preferred with experience and interest in international affairs, developing and transitioning nations, cyberlaw, public policy, technology policy or communications is strongly preferred. Required: entrepreneurial, energetic and committed to success; strong leadership, organizational, analytical, managerial skills, and a passion for issues related to censorship and the Internet (e.g, information access, human rights, free speech, regulation, information technology); experienced project manager with proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a dynamic, complex and fast-moving environment; proven consultative and negotiation skills; strong record of meeting deadlines; excellent oral and written communications skills; sound judgment; and willingness to travel.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.