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Message 1 - SAID/GDA Administrative Assistant with Security Clearance
Position Available +b
Message 2 - Guinea Project Director – Guinea +b
Message 3 - Component Managers – Mali +b
Message 4 - Resource Net: Jobs, Issue 136 (Part 2)
Message 5 - ReliefWeb Vacancies Update
USAID/GDA
Administrative Assistant with Security Clearance Position Available +b
Posted
by: Geri
Critchley GCritchley@msi-inc.com
Administrative
Assistant with Security Clearance
A
leading International development
consulting requires an administrative assistant for a USAID contract to work in the Ronald Reagan building in
Requirements: Bachelor's degree; minimum two years work
experience; proof of writing skills; computer and database management skills.
Must have excellent organizational and clerical skills to perform the following
duties: information tracking of meetings and schedules; maintaining key
documents; travel management; escorting visitors and other office management
responsibilities. A positive disposition
on the phone and in person important.
Experience with USAID a plus.
Needs to live in the
Starting
date: December 1
The
salary is commensurate with experience and salary history.
Please
e-mail resume and cover letter to gcritchley@msi-inc.com. Attn: GDA
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you
learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its
website - www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
Message 2
Postec
by: Brooke
Hopper HopperB@enterpriseworks.org
Organization:
EnterpriseWorks Worldwide
Job
description: Leading Washington-based non-profit organization with sustainable
development mission seeks a Project Director for
Primary
responsibility is to plan and manage all aspects of project
implementation. The project will apply a
demand-driven approach to micro/small enterprises development activities in
this conflict-affected region of
Qualifications:
-MA/MS
in agriculture, business, or other relevant fields required.
-At
least 4 years of project management experience in
-Strong
familiarity with USAID programs and regulations preferred.
-Professional
experience in post-conflict situations required.
-Excellent
writing skills.
-Well-developed
interpersonal skills.
-Ability
to communicate with technical specialists.
-Fluency
in French is required.
Starting
date: approximately March 2003
Salary
range: low $40,000 range
Submit
applications to: EWW/HR
Email
address: info@enterpriseworks.org
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you
learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its
website - www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
Message 3
Postec
by: Brooke
Hopper HopperB@enterpriseworks.org
Organization:
EnterpriseWorks Worldwide
Job
description: Leading Washington-based non-profit organization with sustainable
development mission requires Managers for one or more technical components of
its
Primary
responsibility is to plan and manage all aspects of implementing a technical
component of the
Qualifications:
-BA/BS
in agriculture, business, or other relevant fields required.
-At
least 2 years of project implementation experience in
-Familiarity
with USAID programs and regulations preferred.
-Excellent
writing skills.
-Budget
management experience.
-Well-developed
interpersonal skills.
-Ability
to communicate with technical specialists.
-Fluency
in French is required. Proficiency in Bambara would be a plus.
Starting
date: approximately March 2003
Salary
range: mid $20,000 range
Submit
applications to: EWW/HR
Email
address: info@enterpriseworks.org
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you
learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its
website - www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
Message 4
7) Representative / UNFPA /
DETAILS:
VACANCY NO: VA/FPA/107/02
CLOSING DATE:
POST TITLE: UNFPA Representative
CATEGORY: P-5*
DUTY STATION:
DURATION: Two year fixed-term initially
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:
*UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the
indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the guidance and the direction of the Director
of the Africa Division, the UNFPA Representative has overall responsibilities
for UNFPA representation, policy, programme, finance, staff and office
administration, and is responsible for the following:
* Establishing and maintaining contacts with government
authorities, bilateral aid programmes and non-governmental organizations,
personnel of the United Nations bodies represented in the country as well as
with their visiting programming missions;
* Advising government on population and related issues
with a view to ensuring the integration of population considerations in all
aspects of development planning, policy and programme.
* Functioning as repository and focal point for
population information and expertise including national expertise in the area
of population; Advising the UN Resident Coordinator on population and related
issues in the context of common country assessment (CCA) and coordination of
operational activities for development;
* Participating in the Resident Coordinator System
activities, including the reparation of the CCA and United Nations Development
assistance Framework (UNDAF), and, as appropriate, lead and/or participate in
thematic committees related to population;
* Providing support and leadership, with the
Government's concurrence, and as part of the UN Resident Coordinator System,
for co-ordination of population assistance with bilateral aid agencies, UN
agencies and NGOs;
* In consultation with Government and UNFPA
Headquarters, planning for and participating in the Country Population
Assessment (CPA) exercise; developing and proposing the country programme
strategy; determining and recommending identification and selection of viable
projects to be developed within the country programme framework; negotiating or
determining project execution and project funding modalities;
* Participating in programme planning and review
meetings with UN Funds and Programmes and with other UN specialized Agencies as
well as in programme discussions with appropriate government officials, whenever
UNFPA present or possible future involvement may be concerned;
* Briefing UNFPA Headquarters on socio-economic and
related developments in the country with relevance to population issues,
policies and programmes and having a bearing on the UNFPA programme; preparing
an annual report containing a general review of population activities in the
country of his/her assignment and a status report on the UNFPA-funded
programme;
* Taking decisions with respect to project funding
in accordance with the UNFPA decentralization guidelines and procedures for new
projects, supplementary funds and budget revisions;
* Appraising requests from government and NGOs for
new projects and supplementary funds for ongoing projects, following guidelines
and forwarding these appraisals to UNFPA Headquarters;
* Signing, as appropriate, project agreements
involving UNFPA assistance;
* Assessing national capacity and promoting the use
of national technical expertise at all phases of the programme/project cycle;
supplementing national expertise with assistance by Country Support Teams
(CSTs) and Technical Advisory Programme (TAP) and assessing such services
provided;
* Co-ordinating, monitoring and evaluating the
overall progress of UNFPA activities in the country - both with respect to
agency execution and government execution - and intervening when difficulties
arise and reporting n these to UNFPA Headquarters; Contacting the government
authorities concerned of UNFPA's need for resources and endeavoring to seek the
government's support by way of increased pledges;
* Mobilizing multi-bilateral resources for support
of the country programme and assisting the Government and other executing
agencies in the coordination of assistance for population programmes;
* Managing all aspects of personnel, financial and
administrative matters, in line with UNFPA policies and procedures;
* Performing such other functions as the Director of
the Africa Division may request.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Advanced degree in Health or Social Sciences,
preferably in Public Health, Population, Management, Demography, Economics or
Statistics;
- At least twelve years of increasingly responsible
professional and managerial experience, in the field of development at the
national and international levels, part of which should be in the population
field; prior experience in the UN system an asset;
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Portuguese or
French;
- Initiative and sound judgment. Dedication to the
United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with
persons of different national background.
TO APPLY:
VACANCY NO: VA/FPA/107/02.
Candidates should complete a United Nations Personal
History Form (P.11), obtainable from the Personnel Branch, UNFPA,
Closing date for application is:
You may also send your application via e-mail to: Team1@unfpa.org . We will only be able to
respond to those applicants in whom UNFPA has a further interest. Women and nationals
from developing countries are encouraged to apply.
Website: www.unfpa.org.
8) Programme Officer / UNFPA /
DETAILS:
VACANCY NO: VA/FPA/108/2002.
CLOSING DATE:
POST TITLE: Programme Officer.
CATEGORY: P-4*
DUTY STATION:
DURATION: Two years fixed-term initially
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:
*UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the
indicated or lower level and prior to closing date.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the guidance and direction of the Director of
Africa Division And direct supervision of the Branch Chief, the Programme
Officer Will perform the tasks indicated in the following five functional
categories:
I. Programme Development:
a. Provides
significant support to UNFPA Representative/Country Director in programming
process: CPA, CP development and approval, And Sub-programme Development. This
includes :
* Reviewing and where necessary revising workplans,
TORs, outlines of documents, and providing substantive comments to ensure high
quality and completeness of inputs.
* Participating in strategic and in-house review
meetings, developing briefs, and following up on approval process with IERD.
b. Participates actively in divisional briefings for
Executive Board members and missions on matters related to country programmes
and regional initiatives, and ensures the availability of required
documentation for submission to the Executive Board.
c. Participates actively, along with CST, in the
development of strategic framework of assistance/projects to countries without
Country Programmes and/or without UNFPA representation on site.
d. Works closely with Country Offices and concerned
Units in the Fund on emergency situations.
This includes providing inputs to Inter-agency Country Consolidated
Appeals, reviewing and/or formulating/appraising/approving projects,
participating in relevant meetings, assisting in mobilizing necessary funds, to
ensure UNFPA effective contribution to emergency situations. When required, assists in establishing UNFPA
operational units in emergency countries where UNFPA offices do not exist.
II. Programme Implementation
a. Provides
significant input and support to F.Os in strategic programme review
exercises, i.e. Sub-programme, MTR
review process and CP evaluation. This includes:
* Reviewing and where necessary revising workplans,
TORs, documents, and providing substantive comments to ensure high quality and
completeness of inputs:
* Participating in review meetings, as necessary,
and assisting in following up on the implementation of review recommendations.
b. Participates in the design, appraisal and
management of regional programmes, by providing substantive input, together
with CST, TSD, and FOs; managing regional projects and liaising with FOs and
relevant partners in order to ensure effective delivery of outputs,
complementarity's with CPs and compliance with UNFPA policies.
c. Prepares documentation and briefs on country
profiles and programmes for internal and external use, including Senior
management.
d. Assists FOs in identifying co-financing
opportunities and securing additional resources for country programmes/regional
programmes. This includes liaising with
RDB, appraising proposals, reviewing And
providing comments as necessary to ensure quality documents and compliance with
UNFPA procedures and donors requirements.
III. Managerial Functions
a. Provides
guidance and support to Field Office operations, in countries where no
Representative is present and upon specific request for countries with
appointed Rep/CD, on organizational policies and procedures. This covers human
resource management, advocacy, resource mobilization, capacity building and
administration as well as operational
aspects of programme management.
Also, participates in and/or fields assessment missions and ensures the
implementation of the ensuing recommendations.
b. Provides input to the establishment and
distribution of resources in the region and monitors expenditure targets, with
a view to identify opportunities for resource mobilization, and bring areas of
concern to the attention of the F.O. when needed.
c. Provides continuous input to ensure the
translation of the Fund's policies and strategies into regional activities.
IV. Policy and Strategy Development
a. Provides
input, as necessary, to the development of the Fund's policies and strategic
plans, using the collective experience from the countries covered, and from the
regional activities in which the Programme Officer participates.
b. Contributes to the realization of UNFPA vision
and mandate, through providing input to related areas of the Fund's work, such
as HIV/AIDS, adolescent RH, gender-based violence and aging.
c. Reviews and comments on CCAs, UNDAFs, RC Annual
Reports, other relevant documents and provides input to UNDG programming and
administrative related matters, to ensure that UNFPA priorities are reflected.
d. Provides input to the Knowledge Management Office
(KMO) and IERD, through sharing lessons learned and success stories.
e. Provides input, as necessary, for UNFPA Executive
Board documents, reports, publications and Secretary General reports in order
to ensure that country and programme issues are taken into account.
f. Participates in the recruitment process of F.O.
staff, including NPOs, JPOs, and making recommendations on F.O. staffing
requirements In the context of the Biennium Support Budget.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Post graduate degree in health, population,
demography and/or other social science field.
- Seven or more years of international experience in
management and development relevant to population and reproductive health, and
at least three years at the national level.
- Excellent management skills with specialized
knowledge in Public Health, with focus on population and reproductive and
sexual health required.
- Thorough knowledge of state of art computer
applications and information technology.
- Fluency in English and French required. Knowledge of other UN languages is desirable.
- Initiative and sound judgment. Dedication to the
United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with
persons of different national backgrounds.
TO APPLY:
VACANCY NO: VA/FPA/108/2002.
Candidates should complete a United Nations Personal
History Form (P.11), obtainable from the Personnel Branch, UNFPA, 220 East 42nd
Street, New York, NY 10017, or from the office of the UNDP Resident
Representative or UNFPA Representative in country offices. The P-11 form is also available on the UNFPA
website at www.unfpa.org and can be completed and sent by email to
UNFPA Personnel Branch as an attachment to Team1@UNFPA.org
.
Please submit your application indicating the post
and vacancy number. Closing date for application is: 29 November 2002. Staff
members at UNFPA Headquarters or at field duty stations who wish to apply for
this post should submit their application, together with an updated CV or P.11
form to Team One, Personnel Branch, UNFPA, in an envelope marked
"Confidential" quoting the vacancy number.
We will only be able to respond to those applicants
in whom UNFPA has a further interest.
Women and nationals from developing countries are encouraged to apply.
Website: www.unfpa.org
.
9) Program Officer / Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR) / Washington, DC, USA.
BACKGROUND:
The Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR) seeks to
strengthen the human rights movement globally through grantmaking to local,
national and regional human rights organizations around the world. Over the past
decade, efforts to promote human rights have proliferated around the world,
with activists often working under adverse and even dangerous conditions.
Despite this critical work by grassroots human rights activists and increasing
attention to human rights problems, many organizations on the front lines of
the human rights struggle have little or no access to the resources they need
to expand the scope and impact of their work. The FGHR is devoted to meeting
the needs of these organizations by facilitating support for them where the
need is great and the resources limited.
The Fund's goals are as follows:
1. To identify and assess local, national, and
regional human rights organizations addressing critical issues;
2. To create a process and criteria to provide
funding and other supports to these organizations;
3. To identify donors who wish to support human
rights work and provide a mechanism that meets their needs; and
4. To create fora and networks for exchange of
ideas, strategies and mutual support among otherwise isolated human rights
organizations.
The FGHR will begin grantmaking in early 2003 with
support for human rights organizations in three different regions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The FGHR seeks a Program Officer to support the
Executive Director in all aspects of developing the structure and operations of
the Fund.Specific responsibilities include:
* Working with the Board of Directors and the
Executive Director to develop creative and effective grant-making procedures
and to solicit appropriate funding proposals;
* Identifying grantees and monitoring their work;
* Helping to develop and work with an international
network of advisors;
* Supporting and building partnerships and
coalitions with human rights foundations, advocacy groups and other nongovernmental
organizations;
* Engaging in fundraising with institutional and
individual donors;
* Developing and implementing strategies for
increasing the awareness and credibility of the Fund through the media and
other outlets.
Significant international and national travel
required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Program Officer will work with the Executive
Director in building a new organization that will provide much-needed support
to local, national and regional human rights groups around the world. The ideal
candidate for this position will possess:
* A deep commitment to global human rights and an
understanding of the role that indigenous human rights organizations play;
* Experience in fundraising and/or grant-making,
particularly in evaluating organizations and funding proposals;
* Experience working with global organizations or
other international experience;
* Familiarity with human rights standards and
experience in human rights field work;
* Excellent communication and writing skills;
* Fluency in English, and fluency in another
language, highly desirable.
In addition, the Fund is looking for a candidate who
is flexible; works effectively with different groups-including funders, grantees,
the media, and government officials; is an excellent communicator who can
represent the Fund and the human rights issues and values it serves; is
comfortable working in a small organization that requires a hands-on style, and
undertakes his/her work with integrity, honesty, fairness, patience,
discretion, energy, graciousness and a sense of humor.
TO APPLY:
The Fund will be conducting rolling interviews,
until the position is filled.
Please send, as soon as possible, a resume, cover
letter, a writing sample (no more than 10 pages, excerpts of a longer writing
sample will be accepted) and a list of references to: svaria@globalhumanrights.org .
Electronic submission is strongly encouraged. However,
if you are unable to send it through email, please mail or fax it to:
Program Officer Search
Fund for Global Human Rights
1634 I Street, Northwest, Suite 1001
Washington, D.C. 20006
Fax: (202) 783-8499
The Fund for Global Human Rights is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
10) International Advocacy Officer / The European
Roma Rights Center/ Budapest, Hungary / Closing date: December 15, 2002.
THE ORGANIZATION:
The European Roma Rights Center is an international
public interest Law organisation which monitors the rights of Roma and provides
legal Defence in cases of human rights abuse. For more information about the
European Roma Rights Center, visit the ERRC on the web at http://www.errc.org/index.shtml .
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The European Roma Rights Center seeks to hire an
International Advocacy Officer to work in its Budapest office. The
International Advocacy Officer would work in the framework of the ERRC
Programmes Unit, International Advocacy Department, and would be responsible
inter alia for:
* Writing and presenting ERRC advocacy submissions
to intergovernmental bodies;
* Communicating ERRC international advocacy strategy
goals to Romani activists and other members of the Romani communities, as well
as seeking input from members of Romani communities as to ERRC international
advocacy strategies;
* Identifying and keeping relevant ERRC staff
apprised of advocacy opportunities available before domestic and international
bodies;
* Implementing ERRC international advocacy policy.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Excellent written and spoken English;
* Extensive knowledge of and familiarity with issues
facing Roma and Romani communities;
* Familiarity with international human rights law
and intergovernmental bodies relevant to human rights issues in Europe;
* A university degree, preferably in law, human
rights, political science or a related humanities or social science field.
Optional Qualifications:
* Knowledge of Romani language;
* Previous experience in human rights;
* Working knowledge of French.
TO APPLY:
Deadline for applications: December 15, 2002.
Applicants should send a letter of interest and
resume/CV of relevant experience to:
Nora Kuntz
Operations Director
ERRC, PO Box 906/93
H-1386 Budapest 62, Hungary
Fax: (36 1) 41 32 201
Email: nora.kuntz@errc.org
.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!
(cross-posted from piln@law.columbia.edu )
11) Executive Director / Pueblito Canada / Toronto, Canada / Closing date: November 29, 2002.
DESCRIPTION:
PUEBLITO CANADA requires an inspirational and strategic
leader who can maintain the organization's role as a premier international
cooperation organization involved in early childhood education care and
development, while developing new growth and expansion strategies.
Pueblito Canada promotes and fosters the well being
of children in Latin America and Canada.
We work in partnership with local organizations to improve the well
being of children. We provide both financial support and capacity-building
resources. Our foremost interest is in
the area of early childhood care and development. Pueblito also advocates for
the rights of children under six in Canada.
We are funded by the Canadian International Development Agency, as well
as other foundations and individual donors.
Pueblito Canada is a registered Canadian charity
since 1974. Our office is small and
based in Toronto. Staff is dedicated to
the mission of the organization and maintains strong performance as individuals
and as a team.
The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR is responsible for providing
overall leadership and management to Pueblito.
This person reports to the Board of Directors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Empowers staff and supervise programs in achieving
Pueblito's goals.
o Develops positions on key public policy issues.
o Develops long-term strategic plans.
o Supports the Board in its organizational
governance.
o Provides oversight to Pueblito projects where
necessary.
o Creates organizational budgets, manages resources,
provides financial accountability.
o Actively involved in outreach, fund-raising,
advocacy and partnership development.
o Is the public face of the organization, reaching
out to the community.
o Develops and maintains personal contacts with
groups, networks and individuals.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
o Demonstrated senior management experience and
skills, including human resources and financial management. Experience in managing change.
o The ability to formulate and implement a visionary
plan, motivate others along with a collaborative approach to working with all
levels of staff and volunteers.
o The ability to build on the existing strengths.
o Experience in working with a Board of Directors.
o Experience in international development,
understanding of the Canadian International Development Agency.
o Experience in Early Childhood Education, Care and
Development.
o Understanding of children and ECCD issues in Latin
America.
o Understanding of fund-raising and public
relations.
o Ability to travel abroad.
o Ability to keep a flexible schedule.
o Communication skills.
o Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.
o Portuguese an asset.
o Field experience an asset.
TO APPLY:
Please forward your covering letter, resume and 3
references to:Search Committee, Pueblito Canada, 304-702 Spadina Ave. Toronto,
Ont. M5S 2T9. E-mail: denism@pueblito.org .Web site: www.pueblito.org .
DEADLINE: November 29, 2002.
We thank all candidates. However, only candidates to
be interviewed will be contacted before December 6th. Interviews will be conducted between December
9th and 20th.
Starting salary: $60 000.
Starting date: as soon as possible.
12) Africa Researcher, Women's Rights Division / Human
Rights Watch / New York, NY or Washington, DC, USA /Closing date: December
11, 2002.
THE ORGANIZATION:
Human Rights Watch, the international human rights
monitoring and advocacy organization, is known for its impartial and reliable
human rights reporting and its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns.
Its Women's Rights Division was established in 1990 to monitor state-sponsored
and state-tolerated violence against women and sex discrimination in all
regions of the world. Much of its work consists of gathering detailed
information on abuses against women and publishing reports that are as
reliable, comprehensive and timely as possible, so as to effect change in
repressive practices. The work of the Division seeks to expand the scope of
human rights work to address abuses against women that have been traditionally
overlooked.
DESCRIPTION:
This full-time Researcher will work within the
Women's Rights Division of Human Rights Watch to improve awareness and
accountability for human rights violations against women by, among other
things, conducting fact-finding missions; writing and publicizing reports on
the findings; and presenting human rights concerns to government officials,
inter-governmental agencies, and the press. The researcher's responsibilities
will also include monitoring legislative and/or policy developments related to
women's rights and liaising with human rights and women's organizations in the
U.S. and in the countries she or he will cover. She or he will be based
preferably in our New York City office, although a base in DC may be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- The person in this position must be flexible and
able to respond quickly to crises and conflicts as they may occur, and in
coordination with other Women's Rights Division staff, produce excellent
written material under tight deadlines.
- An advanced degree in international relations,
journalism, law or the social sciences as well as experience in human rights
work are required.
- Regional sub-Saharan Africa expertise is required.
- She or he must have excellent writing, editing,
and oral communication skills in English.
- She or he must have experience in field research;
strong advocacy abilities; and be able to work under pressure and juggle
multiple tasks, be collegial and team-oriented yet able to work independently, and
be able to travel overseas for two to three weeks at a time.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Human Rights Watch seeks
exceptional candidates and offers competitive compensation and generous
employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will
assist employees in obtaining necessary U.S. work authorization; non-US
citizens are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY:
APPLY IMMEDIATELY (Deadline: December 11, 2002) by
emailing together a letter of interest, resume, names of references, and a
short, unedited writing sample to wrd_in1@hrw.org
. No calls, please. Emailing is highly preferable, but if not possible, mail
materials together (do not split a submission between email and regular post)
to:
Human Rights Watch
Att: WRD Search Committee (Africa Researcher)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10018 U.S.A.
Website: http://www.hrw.org
.
(cross-posted from jobs.oneworld.net )
13) Program Manager / Women's Empowerment Program /
Guatemala / Closing date: November 25, 2002.
DETAILS:
Position Title: Program Manager, EMPODEM
Status: Cooperant
Location: Guatemala
Duration: minimum of 2 years with possibility of
extension
Language Proficiency: Fluency in at least one
Canadian official language (French and
English), advanced oral and written skills in Spanish.
Salary Range: C$53,309 - 71,888 (tbn), +
entitlements under the TARS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Women's Empowerment Program (Programa para el
empoderamiento de las mujeres - EMPODEM) proposes work in two key areas. First,
it will contribute to the institutional strengthening of Guatemala's
Presidential Secretariat for Women (SEPREM). SEPREM is the governmental entity
mandated to promote and coordinate public policies to advance the integral
development of Guatemalan women and that encourages non-discriminatory and
democratic culture together with civil and governmental institutions. Second,
the program will provide access to funds to support participation from civil
society and government institutions in the implementation of the National
Policy for the Promotion & Development of Guatemalan Women.
SEPREM has thus far demonstrated a leadership role
in the conception and development of the program. Wide consultation concerning
the program has been underway with other donors and civil society organizations
in Guatemala; feedback thus far has been both positive and supportive and some
donor and grant organizations are contemplating their financial support to the
program via the establishment of a local trust fund.
A Cooperant will be hired to coordinate and manage
the program from Guatemala City where he/she will work directly in SEPREM.
Travel elsewhere throughout Guatemala may be required to meet the objectives of
the program. The incumbent will be asked to coordinate the analysis, planning,
development, operations, management and monitoring for both components of the
program. More specific details are described in the Responsibilities section
below.
EMPODEM represents a new area of programming for
CIDA in Guatemala and reflects the principles of aid effectiveness. It is the
first initiative in Guatemala that Canada will work directly with a
governmental institution with a view to achieve a wider and more sustainable
gender equality impact within a priority area identified by the country. The
program will be developed and contracted in Guatemala where approval decisions
will be made by a local Management Committee consisting of participating donors
and/or grant agencies, SEPREM and at least one independent gender specialist in
Guatemala. The EMPODEM program offers an exciting challenge that encourages
innovation, initiative, practical learning and professional development. The
successful candidate must share the enthusiasm and commitment of the program
partners where teamwork and participation are highly valued.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Manager will be responsible for the
coordination, management and on-going monitoring of the program, including the
following:
* Design, organization, implementation and
monitoring/evaluation of program work plans, procedures, delivery mechanisms,
monitoring/tracking systems, reporting and budgeting & financial
administration system.
* In collaboration with SEPREM and the program
Management Committee, propose and establish selection criteria for local
governmental &/or non-governmental partners in support to priority areas of
the National Policy.
* Identify and assess local governmental &/or
non-governmental partners together with SEPREM to propose to the Management
Committee for possible program support.
* Collaborate with potential local partners relating
to sub-project design, including the establishment of expected results and
accompanying indicators, implementation plan, project budgeting &
disbursement schedule, risk analysis, and monitoring & reporting
frameworks.
* Coordinate and participate in establishing an
institutional diagnostic for SEPREM and/or other counterpart organizations in
relation to application of the National Policy.
* Facilitate the preparation of strategic plans
based on analysis of the information collected through the institutional
diagnostics vis-à-vis the desired outcomes.
* Determine training needs and prepare appropriate
training plans to contribute to the program objectives for SEPREM and for other
governmental and non-governmental organizations supported by the program.
* Acquire and contract required technical assistance
& training when and as required.
* Monitor the use of all program funds and ensure
funds are appropriately invested as intended.
* Coordinate with the Management Committee relating
to project progress, approvals and strategic directions together with SEPREM.
* Prepare documentation as required for program
approvals from the Management Committee.
* Facilitate and participate in annual strategic
reviews of EMPODEM.
It is expected that the project will function on the
basis of annual work plans to be presented for approval to the program's
Management Committee. The Cooperant's role will be to work with SEPREM and
other governmental and non-governmental groups on planning and implementing
activities in support to the long-term sustainability of SEPREM as the NWM and
the application of the National Policy. The Cooperant is expected to work both
independently and as part of a team with SEPREM, the members of the Management
Committee as well as with other governmental and non-governmental partners.
However, direct management responsibility for the Cooperant's contract will lie
with the Guatemala desk at CIDA headquarters supported by the local CIDA office
(PSU).
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Education
* University graduate degree, preferably in the
social sciences Knowledge
* Advanced knowledge of oral and written Spanish
* Knowledge of gender equality considerations,
CIDA's Policy on Gender Equality and the bilateral operating framework
* General knowledge of/familiarity with the
functioning of government machinery
* Knowledge of the principals of aid effectiveness
Experience
* Experience in analysis, planning, coordinating,
implementing and monitoring projects/programs involving several stakeholders
* Experience in organizational design/engineering to
meet established goals and expected results
* Work experience in a public service environment,
preferably in the area of preparing and negotiating strategies and policies
* Experience with programming incorporating or
focusing on gender equality
* Experience in Guatemala and/or the region is a
definite asset
Abilities & Skills
* Willingness and ability to work with a varied team
that includes members of government, non-government and donor/grant agencies,
with particular ability to bring a team towards consensus.
* Strong organizational, administrative and
managerial skills, including experience in planning and managing budgets and
service contracts;
* Creativity and sound judgment
* Strong interpersonal, communication and
intercultural skills
* Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly and
easily
* Commitment to participatory decision-making;
* Strong cooperation and diplomacy skills
* Ability to travel within Guatemala and to Canada,
if required.
* Solid use of computers as a communication tool and
to organize and share knowledge.
TO APPLY:
Contact / Telephone #: Send cv to Ysabel Blanco,
telephone (+1-819) 953-5552, fax (+1-819) 997-0628, ysabel_blanco@acdi-cida.gc.ca .
Application Deadline: November 25, 2002
14) World Fellows Program / Yale University / New Haven, Connecticut, USA / Nominations deadline: December 1, 2002. Applications deadline: January 1, 2003.
DESCRIPTION:
Each September, 16 to 18 World Fellows come to
Yale's campus in New Haven, Connecticut, for a concentrated 13-week program
designed specifically for those leading and refining the critical institutions
in societies around the globe. To augment their accelerating careers, the World
Fellows Program provides a lively intellectual setting within which to analyze
issues, debate goals, define strategies, reexamine values, and undertake a
unique set of professional development opportunities. Recognizing that
contemporary issues and problems defy easy categorization, the scope of the
World Fellows Program is deliberately interdisciplinary, flexible, and capable of
meeting the needs of Fellows across a wide range of fields. The Program also
provides participants with an expanding network of contacts and connections
both on campus and off to further enhance their future effectiveness.
The Yale World Fellows Program consists of five
critical elements:
- A program of academic study tailored to meet the
individual Fellow's needs and interests;
- A specially designed Yale World Fellows Seminar
addressing critical global issues;
- Extensive interaction -- both formal and informal
-- with Yale faculty, students, alumni, and University guests;
- Extracurricular activities, including a weekly
speaker series and trips to Washington and New York City;
- Biennial Fellows Alumni Convocations to reunite
the entire Fellowship for several days of discussion and reflection.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The Yale World Fellows Program seeks applications
from early midcareer emerging leaders who have distinguished themselves within
their own professions, regions, countries, or at an international level.
Successful applicants uniformly possess the extraordinary qualities of mind and
character that strong leadership requires. Candidates for the Fellowship must
demonstrate themselves to be driving forces for action or effective catalysts
of change. In significant ways and in significant arenas, each must show
promise of a career trajectory of increasing responsibility and impact. World
Fellows are selected from a wide range of fields and disciplines including
government, business, nongovernmental organizations, religion, academia, the
military, media, and the arts.
Criteria for selection include:
- An established record of extraordinary achievement
and integrity;
- Commitment to engagement in crucial issues and to
making a difference at the local, national, or global level;
- Promise of a future career of leadership and
notable impact;
- Special capacity for critical, creative,
entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking;
- Likelihood to benefit from participation in the Program
and to contribute to global understanding at Yale.
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Nominations and applications for the Yale World
Fellows Program are solicited from around the world. A Fellowship candidate
must be a citizen of and reside in a country other than the United States.
Preference may be given to candidates who have not had extensive educational
experience in the United States, particularly at Yale. Candidates should be in
the early mid-career stage, roughly five to fifteen years into their
professional lives, with demonstrated work accomplishments, and a clear
indication of future contributions and excellence. A reasonable command of
English is essential.
Fellowship candidates must complete an application
(online and downloadable application forms are available at www.yale.edu/worldfellows ) and
submit at least three confidential letters of recommendation. Regional panels review
semifinalist candidates and recommended finalists to a Yale faculty selection
committee. The faculty committee aims to assemble a Fellowship group that is
diverse, geographically balanced, and representative of a wide range of
professions, talents, and perspectives.
DEADLINES:
All nominations must be postmarked or electronically
submitted by December 1, 2002. All applications must be received or
electronically submitted by 1 January 2003. The 2003 Yale World Fellows will be
selected in April 2003 and will begin their program in September 2003.
Please send your communications with the Yale World
Fellows Program to:
Yale World Fellows Program
Yale University
P.O. Box 208360
New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8360 USA
E-mail: world.fellows@yale.edu
Telephone: 203 432-1910
Fax: 203 432-1913
For application forms and more info, please go to: http://www.yale.edu/worldfellows .
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