Job Announcement: Open Government Policy Analyst The Center for Effective Government seeks a Policy Analyst to join its Open Government Program. The Open Government Program advocates for proactive government disclosure of timely, useful information that empowers people to participate in democracy and to safeguard the well-being of their families and communities. The Policy Analyst will work to increase access to public information through improved implementation of the Freedom of Information Act, greater transparency of government spending, expanded disclosure of open government data, and more user-friendly public websites. For more than 30 years, the Center for Effective Government has been at the forefront of fighting for social justice and the public interest. Nationally known and impactful beyond its size, the Center strives for an open, effective government that invests in the common good, protects people and the environment, and advances the national priorities defined by an active, informed citizenry. We build broad-based coalitions to advance these values, create tools to encourage citizen participation in our government, work with policymakers to develop reform proposals, and publish research reports. This work is widely used by partners and allies, and it has been featured by MSNBC, CNN, C-SPAN, NPR, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, prominent online outlets such as The Huffington Post, and a wide selection of regional, state, and local papers, radio outlets, and television stations. Job Overview The Policy Analyst reports to Center for Effective Government’s Director of Open Government Policy. Responsibilities include: Monitoring and analyzing developments in public policies related to open government, with emphasis on the Freedom of Information Act, spending transparency, and environmental and regulatory data. Researching and writing blog posts, articles, and analysis related to these issue areas. Developing research projects and drafting reports, factsheets, and papers. Communicating relevant news, analyses, and statements to the media, policymakers, partner organizations, and other audiences through press releases, interviews, briefings, and op-eds. Advocating for the development and effective implementation of strong open government policies; this involves interacting with staff at federal agencies and responding to Congressional staff. Representing the Center for Effective Government at meetings, briefings, hearings, and other relevant events. Participating in strategic planning and project development. Coordinating work with coalition partners and conducting outreach to stakeholders around open government and government accountability issues. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree and should have at least two years of relevant post-college work experience; an advanced degree is preferred. Candidates should have excellent analytic capacities; strong research skills; excellent writing skills, and an interest in open government issues. He or she should be intellectually curious, able to work independently, and value input from colleagues. The successful candidate will be positive, open, flexible, and enjoy mastering new subject areas and skills. Experience conducting advocacy, communicating with the media, and working with coalitions is preferred. The position is based in our Washington, DC office. Salary & Benefits Salary is commensurate with relevant experience, in the $36K-$45K range. The Center for Effective Government’s competitive benefits package includes health care and dental coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, a retirement plan, long- term disability insurance and access to Metro SmartBenefits. How to Apply Email the following to Sean Moulton, Director of Open Government Policy, at hiring@foreffectivegov.org: A compelling cover letter explaining your interest in the position, our organization, and your recent salary history; Resume; and Writing sample (no longer than four pages). Please mention where you saw our job advertised. The Center for Effective Government is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority applicants and veterans to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Gavin Baker Open Government Policy Analyst Center for Effective Government (formerly OMB Watch) gbaker@foreffectivegov.org Phone: (202) 683-4834 Twitter: @opengavin LinkedIn: gavinrbaker "Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Agata)
----Messaggio originale---- Da: demartin@polito.it Data: 21-lug-2014 17.15 A: <nexa@server-nexa.polito.it> Ogg: Re: [nexa] "INTERNET BILL OF RIGHTS", AL VIA COMMISSIONE. BOLDRINI:
On 20/07/14 19:13, fiorella de cindio wrote:
[...] davvero mi sfugge perchè aspettare a renderli noti. La discreta domanda di Fiorello Cortiana che, da senatore, fu promotore delle iniziative italiane su Internet Bill of Right, meriterebbe una risposta che renda non solo trasparente ma *limpida* la scelta, immagino fatta dalla Presidente Boldrini, non tanto tra i parlamentari, ma tra gli "studiosi ed esperti, operatori del settore e rappresentanti di associazioni." ed i criteri che l'anno guidata. [...]
Premesso 1) che non sono un esperto di come si costituiscono commissioni di studio e 2) che parlo solo a nome di me stesso (ovviamente), confesso di non capire i rilievi di Fiorella De Cindio in merito al modo con cui è stata costituita la commissione.
Il 16 giugno, infatti, al termine di un convegno a Roma, la Presidente della Camera annunciò pubblicamente di voler costituire "una commissione di studio sulla Rete, sui diritti e i doveri dei cittadini nell'età digitale, che elabori i contenuti di un "Internet Bill of Rights" a livello italiano ed europeo" (v. http://presidente.camera.it/20?shadow_comunicatostampa=8169).
Sempre quel comunicato riportava anche la seguenti parole:
"Del gruppo di lavoro la Presidente Boldrini chiamerà nei prossimi giorni a far parte i presidenti delle Commissioni competenti, i deputati attivi sui temi dell'innovazione tecnologica, studiosi, operatori del settore, associazioni."
Che è quanto immagino abbia fatto la Presidente della Camera nei giorni dopo il 16 giugno.
Fino al comunicato stampa di venerdì 18 luglio relativo alla prima convocazione della commissione di studio:
http://presidente.camera.it/20?shadow_comunicatostampa=8291
Come processo di costituzione di una Commissione di studio a me (ignorante) sembra del tutto normale. Dopotutto non è mica una gara pubblica o un concorso universitario o un'elezione, no? E' una commissione della Presidenza della Camera, della cui composizione risponde chi l'ha creata e che andrà valutata per quello che farà (o non farà).
Ma magari mi sembra normale solo perché, ripeto, sono ignorante.
juan carlos
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