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There are 4 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Feed
Specialist Consultant Needed +b
Message 2 - Business Development Director – Iraq +b
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By Donald Straits
CEO and Dragon Slayer, Corporate Warriors
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Message 1
Posted by: Jill Crowther
crowtherj@care.org
Terms of Reference
Feed Specialist
Consultant
LINK COMMPETES Project
Background:
The CARE International LINK’s Competitive
Marketing of Milk Production Enabling Trade and Enterprise Success (LINK COMMPETES)
project, is a twenty month project, funded by United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) through an umbrella grant managed by Save the Children
(SC– US) under USAID’s Kosovo Assistance Program (KAP). The goal of LINK COMMPETES
is to increase commercial dairy production, income and employment through
targeted and integrated interventions along the production-processing-marketing
chain.
The project targets existing and potential commercial dairy
farmers throughout Kosovo. An identified constraint to their production is
a lack of knowledge on appropriate feeding. Poor quality or badly designed
feed rations are used which can be easily adapted to meet the real needs of
the diary cow, in calf heifer or calf. A consultant is required to work with
these dairy farmers to ensure they are feeding correctly to improve production
and reduce costs.
It is expected that a twenty-six day consultancy beginning
in June 2003, is required in order to carry out extensive field work and prepare
a final report of recommendations. .
Specific Objectives:
The objectives of the
feed specialist consultant are as follows:
1. Provide
feedback to improve rations for lactating cows, dry cows, calves, replacement
heifers and dairy bull raised for meat.
2. Assess
current feed ration compositions and their relative costing.
3. Improve
the vitamin, trace mineral and major mineral nutrition of dairy cattle.
4. Balancing
dairy rations for rumen un-degradable protein (by-pass protein) and rumen
degradable protein.
5. Improve
nutrient balance of dairy rations and their relative costing.
6. Enable
farmers reducing their cyclical milk production differentials in order to give
processors a steady supply.
Specific Outputs:
1. Feedback
extension agents in improving forage quality.
2. Train
one member of staff on cattle nutrition and on the use of a cattle nutrition
software application.
3. Provide
‘in-situ’ nutrition technical assistance to15 progressive farmers.
4. Deliver
15 half day training sessions for 150 participating farmers on cattle ration
re-calibration at progressive farmers’ reference farms.
5. Provide
a final report (10 pages maximum) and 15 spreadsheet tables showing costing
benefits of ration re-calibration.
It is recommended that the consultant accompany technical staff and extension staff to the field as the primary means for conducting an inquiry. The consultant should use observation techniques as well as a process of dialogue and inquiry with staff “on the job.” and participating farmers. This would include taking advantage of field visits to address questions to project participants as well as meeting with financial institutes’ representatives for research and development. Project documentation should also be consulted.
Timeframe:
The above activities are
expected to take twenty six (26) working days, which includes all fieldwork,
training sessions and a final report.
Key contacts:
The supervisor for this term
of reference is the Business Advisor of the CARE International LINK COMMPETES
project, Guy Dionne. The final report and ongoing feedback about the work in
progress shall be also shared with the Project Manager, Jill Crowther. Overall
point of contact for the entire contracted period is Dawn Wadlow, CARE’s Acting
Mission Director.
Working Conditions:
The consultant will be
working throughout Kosovo, but primarily in Prishtina/Prishtinë. Working hours are from 8am until 5, with one
hour for lunch. The consultant will be provided with office space in CARE’s
office. Accommodation will be provided by CARE.
Consultant
Qualifications:
Expert in Dariy
Nutrition.
Eastern-European
experience is preferable.
Contact:
Jill Crowther
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Message 2
Posted
by: Judy
McGuane JMCGUANE@savechildren.org
Save the Children, an int'l relief and development
org, located in Westport,CT, seeks a Business Development Director (BD) to be
based in the Iraq regional sub-office and to be responsible for overall
management of all the Iraq Community Action Program's business activities,
including agriculture and employment generation. The BD Director will direct
local staff and consultants to insure that business development and improved
agricultural activities are implemented efficiently.
S/he will supervise the work carried out by
contractors and ensure that proper environmental and safety standards are
adhered to in all project work; ensure
that all work is directed to help stakeholders take optimal advantage of
income-enhancing opportunities;
strategic thinking, close collaboration with colleagues and external
organizations, and rapid response to opportunities will be key to the
successful implementation of this component.
Key Functions include leading the development of the
program's business development;
assembling and developing a local team of business development,
agriculture, and youth employment officers to provide targeted assistance and
training in economic opportunity programming at the community, cluster and
municipal levels and within the local business community with a focus on
agricultural activities; playing an integral role in regional and municipal
rapid appraisal exercises; leading
strategic planning for the component and produce workplans.
Requires and advanced degree in business or
economics and over 7 years of work experience in small business development
and/or agricultural or youth income enhancement
Proven track record as a project manager or leader with responsibilities
for staff development, strategic planning, and budgets. Training and facilitation experience.
Demonstrable experience with participatory community development methodologies,
civil society projects, or conflict resolution projects. Excellent interpersonal,
and writing skills with demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in
team situations. Middle East and/or Arabic language skills preferred.
Please send resume to jmcguane@savechildren.org .
Judy McGuane
Recruitment & Staffing Specialist
Save the Children/US
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COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE FOR COLOMBIA +b
Posted by: Diane Avila pcsperu@pcsperu.org
The Project Counselling Service (PCS) is an international
consortium made up of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Norwegian Refugee
Council (NRC), Action by Churches Together (ACT/NL), Swiss Interchurch Aid
(HEKS), and Inter Pares, Canada, based in Lima.
PCS seeks:
COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE
In Colombia PCS works through local counterparts in a programme of humanitarian
and developmental assistance for internally displaced people which involves
close co-operation with international organisations, popular organisations,
church bodies, governmental institutions, and local NGOs. This work integrates the cross-cutting themes
of human rights and gender. Other important
program areas are local capacity building, local peace initiatives, and information.
Responsibilities:
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To manage and further develop PCS´ program of protection and humanitarian
and developmental assistance for internally displaced people in Colombia.
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To represent the consortium in meetings with governmental authorities,
the UN and other international and national humanitarian and human rights
organisations.
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Solid program, administrative and financial management, and creative
programming experience in humanitarian and/or development organisations.
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Experience working with grassroots organisations in conflict and
post-conflict situations.
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A university degree in a relevant discipline.
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A good knowledge of Latin America, and in particular of Colombia.
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Good communication (oral and written) and analytical skills.
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Fluent English and Spanish, oral and written.
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Two–year contract
with a probation period of three months.
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The salary will be in accordance with PCS´ salary scale, personal
qualifications and assigned responsibilities.
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Life insurance plus other benefits.
Please submit you
application letter marked “Country Representative for Colombia” before
May 14th 2003, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae, to the
PCS Secretariat in Lima, Perú, Jr. Arica 831, Lima 18 or Apartado Postal
18-0860 / Lima 18; fax: +51-1-2415139; e-mail: pcsperu@pcsperu.org
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From: awid@awid.org
AWID Resource Net
Jobs - Issue 157
***1) Executive Secretary, the Interim Secretariat
of the Environment Initiative / NEPAD (ISNEPAD/ENV) / Dakar, Senegal / Closing
date: May 10, 2003.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the framework of the implementation of projects
and programmes of the Framework Environment Action Plan of NEPAD, an Interim
Secretariat of the Environment Initiative of the NEPAD (ISNEPAD/Env.) has been
created under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Senegal, His
Excellency Maitre Abdoulaye Wade, Coordinator of the Initiative.
The Interim Secretariat of the Environment
Initiative of NEPAD (ISNEPAD/Env.) is to promote, facilitate and coordinate the
mobilization of resources and the implementation of projects, at the regional
and subregional levels. The Interim Secretariat will be headed by an Executive
Secretary who will be tasked, under the authority of the Management Committee
of the Environment Initiative of NEPAD, represented by the Minister for Environment
and Nature Protection of the Republic of Senegal, to perform the following
tasks and responsibilities:
- Management, implementation and coordination of the
whole array of ISNEPAD/Env activities
- Follow-up and evaluation of the activities of
ISNEPAD/Env, in collaboration with other involved partners
- Coordination of the implementation of project and
programme activities of the Framework Action Plan of the Environment Initiative
of NEPAD, as well as the development of partnerships, following the orientations
and vision of the Management Committee of ISNEPAD/ENV, established to this
effect
- Coordination and fostering of the team working to
carry out the objectives of the Interim Secretariat
- Getting results, as set by the Management
Committee of the Interim Secretariat, including the mobilization of resources
and other tasks as set by the Management Committee of the Environment
Initiative of NEPAD
DUTY STATION:
The Interim Secretariat of the Environment
Initiative of NEPAD will be located in Dakar, Senegal.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
Degrees and experience:
- At least a Master's Degree or equivalent academic
background in the management of natural resources or environment or related
field, from a recognized University
- At least 5 years professional experience in the
management of natural resources or of the environment
- Good knowledge of mechanisms and procedures used
in multilateral agencies of the United Nations, international financial
institutions, regional economic bodies as well as similar institutions for an
appropriate management of th activities an other programmes of work of the
Interim Secretariat
- Proven experience in the initiation,
implementation and follow-up of projects and programmes in the environment
field, following integrated and participatory approaches
- Ability to communicate in French and English,
including ability to foster teamwork
- Full availability to undertake frequent travel et
physical aptitude to work under pressure in office and field environment
Languages:
- Perfect mastery of French and English, including
ability to use computing means covering the use of word processing,
spreadsheets as well as electronic communication (e-mails)
SALARY LEVEL:
The level of salary and other benefits is close to
US$48,000 pr annum, depending on experience
SUBMISSION OF CANDIDACIES:
Submission documents for candidacy
Documents for candidacy should include:
- A handwritten application letter
- A letter of motivation
- Names and addresses of three references
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae, including legalized
copies of degrees obtained
Address for submission of candidacies and deadline
The deadline for the submission of candidacies is 10
May 2003 to be addressed to the following:
Selection Committee ISNEPAD/ENV
C/O Regional Office for Africa (ROA)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Phone: 254 2 62 41 54
Fax: 254 2 62 39 28 and/or e-mail: esther.njenga@unep.org
With copy to:
Directorate for Environment
Ministry for Environment and Nature Protection
PO
Fax: (221) 8226212 and/or e-mail: fdtoure@sentoo.sn
***2) Trafficking Officer - Program Evaluator,
Project Safe Haven / Free the Slaves / San Diego, CA, USA / Closing date:
May 06, 2003.
DESCRIPTION:
Through a new program called Project Safe Haven,
Free the Slaves has an important opportunity to address the needs of people
trafficked into the U.S. and to provide guidance to agencies upholding the
rights of trafficking victims. San Diego
County, where the project will be based, is in the front-line of human
trafficking via the Mexican border and Pacific coast.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with Crisis House (a social service
agency) and Heartland Human Relations, Free the Slaves' Program Evaluator will
be training local agencies in identifying trafficked people and developing
services to meet their needs. The
Program Evaluator will also be responsible for evaluating the comprehensive
service to be provided by Crisis House to trafficked people and evaluating the
training and outreach services provided by Heartland Human Relations.
The Evaluator will also draw on best practices of a
range of other U.S.-based anti-trafficking projects to guide Crisis House in
setting up effective and client-centered services. At the end of the first year, the Evaluator
will use what is learned at Crisis House to create materials to assist other
agencies that are establishing services for trafficking victims.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The Trafficking Officer-Program Evaluator will be a
consultant working under contract with Free the Slaves. Reporting to the Free the Slaves Director,
the Evaluator will be based at the Crisis House offices in San Diego. The consultant will be expected to work 25
hours per week. The contractual payment
will be around $26,000 over a 12 month period.
Hours will have to be worked flexibly, with willingness to work
occasional evenings or weekends. The
post is funded for 12 months, and it is likely that the funding for the program
will be renewed for a further two years.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* A completed Masters Degree in a relevant research
field or a strong track-record of evaluation research related to social service
provision to vulnerable people.
* Experience in research including interviewing
people in vulnerable circumstances or who have experienced traumatic events.
* Knowledge of methods and approaches to social
service provision.
* Basic knowledge of issues affecting immigrants to
the
* Strong organizational and planning skills, ability
to work on own initiative and complete high quality work to deadlines.
* Legal right to paid employment in the
* Spanish would be an advantage. Other languages also helpful.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
* Flexibility, and willingness to relocate to the
San Diego area, if not already living there.
Willingness to assist with other Project Safe Haven tasks occasionally,
as required.
- Commitment
to basic human rights.
- Ability
to create rapport quickly with people in situations of vulnerability,
sensitivity to their needs. Absolute
concern for the safety and well-being of research informants.
TO APPLY:
Applications, including a detailed CV should be sent
to our Oxford, MS office:
Dr.
Kevin Bales, Director, Free the Slaves
MS
38655
Applications may also be emailed to: ginnybaumann@yahoo.co.uk , but, if
emailed, please phone to ensure receipt of the email: 662 234 7173. Deadline
for receipt of applications will be 6 May 2003. In order to promote equal
opportunities, detailed discussions about this position cannot be undertaken
prior to interview. Please do not send applications by fax.
***3) Technical Adviser / UNFPA / Guinea Bissau / Closing
date: May 01, 2003.
VACANCY DETAILS:
VACANCY NO: VA/FPA/31/2003
CLOSING DATE:
TITLE:
Technical Adviser
CATEGORY:
A-4*
DUTY STATION:
Guinea
DURATION:
One year fixed term initially
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:
Africa Division
UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated
or lower level and prior to closing date.
* This is a project-funded post.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall guidance of the Director, General
of the Ministry of Health and in close collaboration with the Director or
Primary Health Care Services and the Chief of the Family Health Unit, the
incumbent assumes responsibilities at 2 levels.
(i) At the level of the RH Sub-programme : ensure
the technical and financial management of the RH sub-programme, its
coordination, monitoring and evaluation. The RH sub-programme is the major
component of the 2003 - 2007 UNFPA assistance to the government of Guinea
Bissau
(ii) At the level of the projects constituting the
RH Sub-programme: give direct technical support to two RH projects aiming at
the integration of quality RH services into the national health system (one
project funded directly by UNFPA and the other by the European Union and
UNFPA).
More precisely, the Technical Adviser will perform
the following duties:
- Advise and provide technical support to the
General Directorship of the Ministry of Health in the coordination, planning,
monitoring and evaluation of the RH sub-programme, with emphasis on
results-based management in conformity with approved planning tools, namely the
logical framework of the RH sub-programme
- Design and establish appropriate mechanisms and
tools for the monitoring of the sub-programme and its constitutive projects
- Design a manual for indicators to be used for
monitoring of the sub-programme and projects
- Provide direct technical support to the
Directorship of Primary Health Care Services and regional directorships in the implementation
of two RH projects: (i) one funded by
the European Union (EU) in the context of a joint EU/UNFPA RH programme for
African and Caribbean countries - to be
implemented in the northern part of the country;
(ii) one directly funded by UNFPA, to be implemented
in the center, eastern and southern parts of the country
- Train nationals counterparts in the field of
management, planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of integrated RH
programmes and activities
- Organize coordination meetings of the Coordinating
Committee that has the mandate to discuss and validate the sub-programme
operational plans, monitoring plans, annual and quarterly reports, financial
plans and reports, evaluation of the sub-programme and projects
- Provide leadership and technical expertise for:
finalizing/validating of the national RH policy, elaboration of the RH national
programme; integration of RH in the revised Health National Plan (PNDS)
- Assist in defining research protocols of studies
that are foreseen in the two RH projects and ensure the coordination and
monitoring of the carrying out of the studies
- Assist in improving the data collection and
analysis system in order to ensure the timely production of RH related data
that are needed for measuring the progress of the national RH programme in
general and the RH sub-programmes and projects in particular
- Assist in identifying training needs in the RH
area and in designing training plans and their implementation, including
development of curricula, didactic materials, etc.
- Provide technical guidance for reinforcing the RH
security commodity system, including logistics of contraceptives and condoms,
procurement, distribution, stock taking, reporting, etc.
- Identify needs for renovation of health infrastructures
and upgrading of equipment, design and implement relevant plans
- Undertake regular monitoring/formative visits to
projects sites, thus ensuring a close follow-up of field activities and
implementation
- Assist projects' staff in the financial and programme
reporting system; provide regular and ad hoc reports on the sub-programme and
projects' progress as well as on RH data to the directorship of the Ministry of
Health, UNFPA and the European Union
- Perform any other duty as deemed necessary by the
Directorship of the Ministry of Health and UNFPA Representative.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Post graduate medical degree with specialization in
the field of Public Health.
Seven years of International experience and at least
five years of experience in management of RH programmes and integration of RH
services, preferably in African countries
Specialized knowledge in reproductive health;
management, monitoring, evaluation both in programme and financial aspects;
curriculum development, training skills.
Excellent writing abilities, with strong analytical
skills required.
Fluency in Portuguese; Knowledge of English and
French also required.
Initiative and sound judgment. Must be highly
organized, have demonstrated ability to work in an international and
multicultural environment and work well with a team.
TO APPLY:
Candidates must 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 which should be sent as an attachment to Team1@UNFPA.ORG .
Please submit your application to: Team One,
Personnel Branch, UNFPA, indicating the post and vacancy number. Closing date for applications: 1 May 2003.
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 and
P.11 form to Team One, Personnel Branch, UNFPA, in an envelope marked
"Confidential" quoting the vacancy number.
***4) UNFPA Representative / UNFPA / Haiti / Closing
date: April 30, 2003.
VACANCY DETAILS:
VACANCY NO: VA/FPA/26/2003
CLOSING DATE:
POST TITLE:
UNFPA Representative
CATEGORY: P-5
DUTY STATION:
DURATION: Two years fixed term initially
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:
Latin America and Caribbean Division
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the guidance and the direction of the Director
of the Latin America and Caribbean 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;
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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 Latin America and Caribbean Division may request.
QUALIFICATIONS 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 French and full command of
Spanish required.
Knowledge of any other UN language desirable;
Initiative and sound judgment. Dedication to the
United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons
of different national background.
Excellent negotiations skills are required.
TO APPLY:
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 submitted to Team1@unfpa.org as an attachment.
Please submit your application to: Team One,
Personnel Branch, UNFPA, indicating the post and vacancy number. Closing date for applications: 30 April
2003. Staff members at UNFPA Headquarters
or at field duty stations who wish to apply for this post by mail 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. Please ensure that your application is received before the
closing date.
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.
***5) Program Director / Parents International
Ethiopia / Santa Monica, CA, USA / Closing date: May 02, 2003.
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Based in Santa Monica, CA, Parents International
Ethiopia is a nonprofit organization that provides support to women and their
families in Ethiopia for their efforts to eradicate female genital excision
(FGE) and other harmful customary practices against women and to build healthy,
sustainable communities. PIE works with the Kembatta Women's Self-Help Center
(KMG) in Durame, Ethiopia, in three program areas: women's health (including
FGE and HIV/AIDS prevention), livelihood, and environment. By means of
informational events, the KMG website, print and other media in the United
States, PIE raises public awareness about harmful customary practices and
promotes the support of innovative, practical solutions being carried out
locally by women in their own rural communities in Ethiopia.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Program: Coordinate and supervise logistics for
events, media projects, public speaking engagements, delivery of resources and
equipment to KMG;
- collaborate with Senior Program Specialist based
in Ethiopia; and
- organize itinerary and set meetings and agendas
for PIE Board delegation travel to
- Administrative/Financial: manage organizational
infrastructure (including budget, bank deposits, payments to consultants,
vendors, etc); work closely with bookkeeper, lawyer, accountant; supervise
intern, volunteers, or program assistant
- Development: research funding prospects; write
grant proposals and reports; schedule and implement mailings and events;
promote and maintain relationships with supporters
- Leadership: facilitate strategic planning, Board
meetings, Board development and diversification; establish a Friends of PIE
network.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate for Program Director for PIE has
experience in fundraising from individuals and foundations, knowledge of
women's rights issues in Africa; direct experience in Africa; as well as
excellent verbal, written, organizational skills.
Position Salary and Benefits:
The Program Director position is full-time with an
annual salary range of $36,000 - $42,000 depending on experience. Medical
benefits and personal leave are available after six months.
TO APPLY:
To apply for the position, please send a cover
letter and resume by ONE means, either fax, email, or regular mail to Sarah
Vaill at PIE's Contact information by May 2, 2003.
Parents International
(310) 396-2827 tel
(310) 450-8431 fax
Website: http://www.kmgselfhelp.org
***6) Director of Communications / Ms. Foundation
for Women / New York, NY, USA.
MISSION:
The Ms. Foundation for Women supports the efforts of
women and girls to govern their own lives and influence the world around them.
Through its leadership, expertise and financial support, the Foundation
champions an equitable society by effecting change in public consciousness,
law, philanthropy, and social policy.
Beliefs and Values: Our work is guided by our vision
of a just and safe world where power and possibility are not limited by gender,
race, class, sexual orientation, disability, or age. We believe that equity and
inclusion are the cornerstones of a true democracy in which the worth and
dignity of every person is valued.
OVERVIEW:
The primary goal of the Director of Communications
is to develop and implement media, public relations, marketing, and public
education strategies designed to increase and enhance the visibility of the Ms.
Foundation for Women and its programs including the Take Our Daughters And Sons
To Work program. The Director oversees the development and communication of the
Foundation's visual and verbal messages, ensuring an effective and persuasive
communications effort to promote the organization's vision.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the
following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Position and pitch the organization as the
premiere national women's philanthropic organization to our core audiences.
* Serve as a primary spokesperson for the
Foundation.
* Work closely with selected marketing firms to
develop and implement promotional pieces for the foundation.
* Ensure that all materials and communications
adhere to verbal and visual brand management guidelines and review all
communications for key messages and clarity for the target audience(s).
* Collaborate closely with development and program
staff to create and execute media, public relations and public education and
marketing strategies designed to expand public awareness of the Foundation and
its activities, and to generate increased financial support for the Foundation.
* Manage the content, design, and direction for all
institutional publications, including the website, to achieve a consistent and
a high-quality look for the Foundation.
* Serve on the Foundation's executive team, ensuring
the overall effectiveness and sustainability of the institution.
* Develop an annual public service ad campaign for
Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work that communicates the strategic goals and
direction of the program.
* Manage the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work
brand, including visual and verbal messages.
* Generate and distribute press releases for all
Foundation announcements and events and oversee the production of press kits,
news releases, and media alerts.
* Closely monitor current events to respond with
letters to the editor and longer opinion pieces in a timely manner and with
effective messages.
* Cultivate and work closely with reporters,
journalists, producers, and editors to ensure the Foundation's prominent voice
and high visibility on key issues.
* Serve as a resource on women's issues for professionals
in print and visual media.
* Position Ms. Foundation staff as experts and
resources on key issue areas via our website, press materials, etc.
* Coordinate and prepare staff for interviews with
the media to ensure that the Foundation has a consistent message and image when
speaking to the press.
* Oversee the communications department's resources,
including subject files, news clippings, fax on demand service, and a
comprehensive reporter database.
* Direct a staff of five in the communications department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree and proven track record with
ten-plus years of progressive media relations experience.
* Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal
communications skills.
* Strong planning and management skills; ability to
manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, work independently, and within a team
structure; ability to work under pressure.
* Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and
motivate staff. Senior institutional management experience a plus.
* Ability to establish and implement short- and
long-range goals.
* Experience in budget development and
implementation.
* A strong commitment to women's rights and women's
empowerment. Background in advocacy, economic development, social change, or
women's issues a strong plus.
* Travel required.
