Join the ESPMI Network Executive!

The Executive Team guides the progress, publications, and public efforts of the ESPMI Network. The ESPMI Network is based in volunteerism for both its smaller and larger roles. We draw our core strength from the mixed disciplines, various affiliated institutions, and range of experience its members bring to the team. No particular background is required to join the ESPMI Executive Team, but a firm commitment to forced migration issues and to collaborative, volunteer-based work over physical distance is imperative to the initiative. Executive Team positions are held for 2 years: Sept 2018-2020.

To Apply: Please send a brief cover letter and CV to espminetwork@gmail.com, with the subject ESPMI Executive Positions. Within your letter, please (1) mention at least one meaningful creative, academic, or otherwise socially- engaged project you have recently been part of, and (2) include a statement on your thoughts about the current direction of ESPMI as you understand it, and initial thoughts on possible developments ESPMI should consider in the next two years. If you wish to apply for more than one position, please speak to the reasons you are interested in each clearly. Applications are due September 2nd, 2018, but are welcomed sooner! (Information will follow on the selection process and notification regarding these positions.)

As the ESPMI Network is not funded, please note all of the following positions are unpaid. However there are many benefits! Develop or stretch new skills, work with globally based teams, gain project development and editing experience, make incredible new contacts, and contribute to the study and practice of forced migration and important issues in this field.

Send any questions to espminetwork@gmail.com

POSITIONS:

Co-Coordinators (1 Position available) Responsible for and dedicated to managing all aspects of the ESPMI Network. Passion, proficiency, and experience in issues related to the field of forced migration, with a clear and flexible vision. Comfortable delegating and motivating a team/members, experienced in maintaining group priorities and issuing meaningful deliverables. Responsible for researching funding opportunities and coordinating grant applications. Highly skilled in interpersonal skills and written communication.
Time Commitment: Average 5 hrs per week

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

Digital Media Lead (1 Position) Responsible for supervising the presentation, maintenance, and optimization of all digital initiatives of ESPMI, including the website, project sub-pages, Twitter, Refugee Review and any new digital initiatives. Contributes to the discussion around best practice for web initiatives and ideally conversant in important questions of information science as they relate to forced migration, especially open access publishing.
Time Commitment: Average 10 hrs per month

Social Media Lead (1 Position) Responsible for supervising the presentation, maintenance, and optimization of all ESPMI social media accounts: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media avenue. Coordinates the Guest Twitter Project. Coordinates and schedules weekly social media content for distribution through Hootsuite. Contributes to the discussion around best practice for social media initiatives and ideally conversant in important questions of information science as they relate to forced migration, especially open access publishing.
Time Commitment: Average 3 hrs per week

Website Developer (1 Position) Responsible for regular theme and content updates to the ESPMI and Refugee Review websites. Works with Digital Media lead to ensure sites are up to date and other executive members to develop and implement website and digital media projects. Must have knowledge and experience with WordPress.
Time Commitment: Average 10 hrs per month

OUTREACH

Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement Lead (1 Position) Responsible for promoting the network, making new contacts and ensuring the global and equitable reach of the network. Works to bring new audiences to the network, and coordinates outreach efforts such as email campaigns, social media outreach, etc.
Time Commitment: Average 10 hrs per month

KNOWLEDGE CLUSTER TEAM

Knowledge Cluster Lead (1 Position) Responsible for coordinating the knowledge clusters, including liaising with cluster leads to ensure timely content, monitoring activities (Google Groups, webinars, directory, etc), and identifying, planning, and implementing new activities. Identifies new audiences, promotes the clusters and provides evaluation of cluster activities.
Time Commitment: Average 10 hrs per month

Cluster Leads (4 Positions) Responsible for the ongoing maintenance and development of the cluster. Develops discussion questions for the google group, encourages online engagement, conducts outreach, and facilitates connections.
Time Commitment: Average 10 hrs per month
Bridging Forced Migration Research to Policy and Practice Cluster Lead (1 Position)
New Dissemination Practices & Public Engagement in Forced Migration Research Cluster Lead (1 Position)
Methodological Challenges in Forced Migration Research Cluster Lead (1 Position)
Supporting Emerging Migration Scholars and Practitioners Cluster Lead (1 Position)

GENERAL EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

General Executive Members (3 positions) Responsible for supporting and contributing to the general direction and specific projects of ESPMI as identified, as well as promoting membership and encouraging networking. Specific designations may be identified per interests and experience.
Time Commitment: Average 7 hrs per month


REFUGEE REVIEW

The Refugee Review team primarily focus on the production of the journal but are also welcome to consider themselves General Executive Members of the ESPMI Network, as their capacity allows.

Co-managing Editors of Refugee Review (1 position available) Join the current managing editor to lead the Journal. Responsible for managing and developing all aspects of Refugee Review Volume IV. Leads both the thematic development and schedule of delivery for the e-journal. Ensures the professional quality of the e-journal, including the peer review process. Ideally familiar with digital and open-source publishing, as well as forced migration issues. Highly proficient editor, providing final oversight of publication. Skilled communicator and key contact for all editorial communication, as well as liaison between Executive Team and Peer Review Team.Time Commitment: Average 15 hrs per month (increases around publication time)

Editorial Team (4 Positions: 1 per cluster area for the upcoming journal issue(s)) Responsible for in-depth peer reviews of multiple submissions on deadline. Maintains regular communication with Managing Editor(s) regarding thematic cohesion, practical organization of journal, and performance of peer review team. Editors also act as the liaison person(s) between authors/creators and peer reviewers as part of the double-blind review process. ESPMI is seeking those proficient in assessing varying submission styles (visual, interview, opinion, policy, academic).
Time Commitment: Average 10 hrs per month (may increase around publication time)

Peer Review Team (Unlimited) Conducts 2-3 peer reviews of submissions to the journal based on familiarity with subject matter. Peer reviewers provide iterative feedback to authors/creators on submissions ranging from academic articles, practitioner reports, opinion pieces, media-based pieces and art-based pieces. Peer reviewers also liaise with the editorial team and managing editors on the status of submissions.
Time Commitment: 10 – 15 hrs total

We are continuing to build our team of able peer reviewers! If interested, please send a brief email detailing your experience/areas of knowledge, CV, and 1 writing sample/piece of editing work to refugeereview@gmail.com.