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Phil Jackson

International Affairs/

Greater Boston, MA │ │ 617-111-1111

__________________________________________

Government/Non-profit

Agency and the Office, and appropri-

Dear Hiring Committee:

ate to family planning/reproductive

health (FP/RH) program implemen-

I am writing to apply for the Senior Policy Advisor position

tation in developing countries. The

listed on . I am passionate about American social

Senior Policy Advisor builds and

policy, particularly in regard to policies concerning women

maintains a wide range of relation-

and reproductive health. I believe the United States Agency

ships and networks both inside and

for International Development has an important role not on-

outside the Agency, which are essen-

ly on the domestic stage, but on the international one as well.

tial to achieving policy consensus and

Through my international as well as my domestic experienc-

creating a supportive environment for

es I believe I would make an excellent candidate for this posi-

USAID's family planning and repro-

tion.

ductive health program.

Through my previous placements I worked in both social

Requirements:

change agencies and international politics. During my expe-

rience at the United Nations office in Geneva, I witnessed ne-

1. Familiarity with key actors in the

gotiations among diplomats from different countries over

policy arena.

complex political matters, such as the Egyptian uprising. I

2. Knowledge of and experience with

heard speeches from presidents, prime ministers, and am-

current issues in policy and pro-

bassadors and observed debates among individuals from var-

gram implementation affecting

ious cultures or backgrounds. Additionally, I helped translate

USAID's FP/RH programs in de-

speeches from French to English for other interns. I am con-

veloping countries.

fident my abroad experience will be a positive aspect to this

3. Demonstrated superior oral and

position.

written communication skills.

4. Capacity to work in and lead

At Planned Parenthood, I served as a Policy Analyst working

teams.

to evaluate and draft reactions to changes in United States

5. Ability to work effectively under

policy. Oftentimes, this involved negotiations with other

tight deadlines.

groups where an agreement had to be met on a strict timeta-

6. Ability to negotiate sensitive is-

ble. During my time at Planned Parenthood, I also contribut-

sues with diverse audiences.

ed to a marketing campaign launched in response to a de-

crease in funding that helped to raise approximately $5 mil-

7. Strong interpersonal skills.

lion in donations. In addition, at both of these positions I was

8. Willingness and ability to travel to

expected to be knowledgeable and familiar with key policy

developing countries up to 2

makers in different arenas. I believe I could bring fresh ideas

weeks/trip for a total of 8-10

along with this knowledge while serving as a Senior Policy

weeks/year.

Advisor.

9. U.S. citizenship required.

10. Ability to secure a Top Secret se-

I am excited at the opportunity to begin a career with the

curity clearance required.

United States Agency for International Development, and I

11. Foreign language fluency, e.g.,

would welcome the chance to discuss the position and my

Portuguese or French, preferred.

qualifications further. Thank you very much for your time

and consideration.

Sincerely,

Phil Jackson

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