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1) Senior Economist (Senior Gender
Specialist) / The World Bank /
Washington, DC, USA / Closing date:
January 09, 2004.
BACKGROUND
INFORMATION:
Title:
Sr Economist (Sr Gender Specialist)
Job
Number: 200312013
Closing
Date:
1)
Entrepreneurial, collegial, creative, resourceful
2)
Good listeners and good communicators
3)
High integrity professionals
4)
Competent with humility
5)
Willing and able to work in teams
6)
Honest
7)
Committed to clients and the MNA Region
This
position Sr. Economist/Sr. Gender Specialist is based in
1)
Help monitor the regional ESW and of the gender mainstreaming work program of
MNA Region;
2)
Task manage specific deliverables to help implement the Bank's agenda in these
areas by working directly with the regional country teams and sectors as well
as with partners in the region;
3)
Contribute to the preparation and implementation of Bank projects and programs
in the region including analytical assessment, monitoring and evaluation of
these activities from a gender sensitive perspective, and provide input for
management on gender issues;
4)
Oversee the implementation of regional gender training activities in line with
the MNA Regional Strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
Sr. Economist/Sr. Gender Specialist will serve as alternate on the Gender and
Development Board. (S)he will task manage Country Gender Assessments (CGAs),
Gender Notes and Updates (or) progress reports on gender for presentation to
the Regional Management.
(S)he will help ensure consistency between discussions of
operational issues and integration of the region's gender strategy. (S)he will assist in preparing submissions as an input to
business plans and mid-year reviews. (S)he will review
Project Concept Documents (PCDs), Initiating Memorandums (IMs), and other
reports, including economic and sector work, for consistency with the gender
strategy and for adequate incorporation of reviewer and country team comments.
Other
Operational Responsibilities: As necessary, the Sr. Economist/Sr. Gender
Specialist will help review Bank procedures and will ensure that regional
gender integration is adequately reflected in these procedures. As necessary,
(s)he will also provide support for resource mobilization, including drafting
proposals for funding from various PHRD and IDF and DGF grants and available
trust fund windows. (S)he will draft country briefings
materials for Senior Management, when needed.
As
the Sr. Economist/Sr. Gender Specialist will review ongoing Analytic and
Advisory Activities (AAA) work for gender inclusion, particularly the
implementation of the Programmatic ESW and the knowledge based business model.
SELECTION
CRITERIA:
1)
At least a Masters in a relevant discipline in social science or economics
(some background in political economy valued).
2)
Extensive experience (at least ten years) in development work; prior exposure
to countries in the MNA region desirable.
3)
Demonstrated experience in Bank policies, procedures, project processing, task
management and implementation assistance (in all phases of the project cycles),
including complex multi-sectoral and interdisciplinary operations.
4)
Strong conceptual, analytical, evaluative and integrative skills.
5)
Excellent verbal and writing skills.
6)
Creativity, resourcefulness, and strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to
diverse cultures and social status, with proven ability to interact tactfully
and effectively both with Bank staff and external partners.
7)
Knowledge of Arabic highly desirable, knowledge of French desirable.
The
World Bank offers an internationally competitive compensation package including
pension, health insurance, and other benefits. The World Bank is committed to
attract and maintain a diverse and dedicated workforce.
TO
APPLY:
Qualified
candidates may apply on-line by clicking on "Submit your CV" and
choosing vacancy number 200312013.
Website: www.worldbank.org.
Please
note that you will need to register before submitting your application. The
closing deadline is
2) Counter-Trafficking Associate Field
Manager / The International
Organization for Migration (IOM) /
SUMMARY:
Vacancy
Notice: VN 2003/47 (O)
Position
Title: Counter-Trafficking Associate Field Manager
Duty
Station:
Classification:
Official, Grade P1 (UN Salary Scale for
Professionals)
Type
of Appointment: Special, three months with possibility of extension
GENERAL
FUNCTIONS:
Under
the general supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Accra, and in close
coordination with IOM Counter-Trafficking Service (CTS), the successful
candidate will be responsible and accountable for the implementation,
supervision, and management of the "Assisted Voluntary Return and
Reintegration of Ghanaian Children Victims of Trafficking for Labour
Exploitation in the Yeji Fishing Communities” programme. In particular, he/she
will:
1.
Synthesize the implementation and monitor the administrative and operational
activities of the programme as well as identify potential and existing
obstacles to programme delivery and propose solutions.
2.
Supervise, orient and train the personnel directly involved in the programme,
including technical advisors, NGO partners, consultants and field support
staff, as well as prepare recommendations for further training, as deemed
necessary.
3.
Recruit local personnel as needed.
4.
Develop specific programme components such as formulation of operational plans
and the identification of project partners.
5.
Liaise with programme partners, as well as central and local authorities, civil
society, service providers, the international community and donors.
6.
Supervise the budgetary implementation of the programme, as well as its
administrative activities in accordance with established IOM regulations.
7.
Supervise the design, development and maintenance of databases and other
information systems to produce updated information on programme activities,
aggregated data from the field offices and tools for programmatic planning and
decision-making.
8.
Prepare periodic reports to donors on programme implementation, including
quarterly and final reports to donors and CTS on budgetary expenditure and
results.
9.
Represent IOM in donor briefings, visits to project sites and media
presentations related to counter trafficking in
10.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS:
(Education,
experience and competencies)
-
University degree, preferably in Political/Social Sciences, Law, Economics,
Education or Information/Journalism or, alternatively, an equivalent
combination of relevant training and experience.
-
Two years of experience in programme management, development and implementation
in programmes related to counter-trafficking, migration, human rights, gender,
social development or related fields.
-
Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities, as well as
with international institutions and NGOs.
-
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
-
Good level of computer literacy, including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Applications.
-
Ability to supervise staff and to coordinate administrative activities.
-
Previous working experience in
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Good communication and negotiation skills.
-
Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for
diversity, creative thinking.
-
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from
varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
-
Languages: Thorough knowledge of English; knowledge of regional languages is an
advantage.
TO
APPLY:
Vacancy
Notice: VN 2003/47 (O)
Applicants
are invited to send their curriculum vitae by e-mail to the Head, Staffing
Unit, Human Resources Management Department, Email:
applications@iom.int, quoting the above vacancy notice number. Closing Date:
Website:
http://www.iom.int.
3) 2 Director-level positions / UNDP /
DESCRIPTION:
The
Bureau for Resources and Strategic Partnerships (BRSP) in UNDP has two
Director-level positions available in
I
-- DIRECTOR, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS DIVISION:
The
CSO Division is responsible for the development of strategic partnerships
between UNDP and civil society. The division defines policies and procedures
for engagement with CSOs, supports country office efforts to expand civil
society partnerships, advances the work of the UNDP CSO Advisory Committee to
the Administrator, identifies strategic opportunities and builds substantive
partnerships with CSOs at programme and policy levels.
RESPONSIBILITIES
include:
-
analyzing the evolving civil society environment and advising senior management
on how best to promote issues-based partnership with CSOs in the six UNDP
thematic areas as well as issues identified by the advisory committee;
-
identifying opportunities and support for country office, regional and global
partnerships with CSOs;
-
representing UNDP at strategic CSO events;
- designing and implementing policies and strategies that strengthen UNDP-CSO partnership.
-
The Director also manages the UNDP CSO Champions’ Initiative involving over 30 Resident
Representatives.
II
-- DIRECTOR, DIVISION FOR BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS:
The
Division for Business Partnerships is responsible for coordinating
relationships with the business sector; defining the UNDP policy of
engagement with the private sector, building and maintaining relationships with
international businesses and business organizations. DBP provides guidance and
support to country offices and headquarters bureaux, facilitates development of
concrete partnership projects and coordinates UNDP participation in the
Secretary-General’s Global Compact.
RESPONSIBILITIES
include:
-
developing UNDP private sector-related policies; overseeing the implementation
of the private sector partnership programme at headquarters;
- providing strategic advice to UNDP senior
management, and overseeing support to private sector-related activities of
country offices in the host countries.
-
The incumbent will actively create and maintain contacts with private sector
organizations with a potential to partner with UNDP and lead the design and
negotiation of major partnership activities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates
for both posts must have the commitment and willingness to work as part of a
multi-cultural team, excellent understanding and knowledge of current trends
within civil society or the business community, a network of contacts among
CSOs or private sector actors and a proven track record in facilitating
building partnerships, networks and alliances.
They
will have a post graduate degree in a development field or in business
administration, knowledge and understanding of UN and UNDP policies, 10-15
years of relevant work experience, and excellent communications and advocacy
skills.
Fluency
in English is essential; working knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.
TO
APPLY:
Please
send CV or UN Personal History Form (P11) to the attention of Sylvie Michel, in
English, by e-mail: sylvie.michel@undp.org.
Deadline
for submissions is
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For complete information about the two positions, please visit http://www.undp.org and click on Jobs or http://stone.undp.org/undpweb/ohr/ohrjobs.cfm.
4) Female Administration Manager/Head of
THE
ORGANIZATION:
Medica
Mondiale e.V.
We
have programs in
JOB
SUMMARY:
Job
Title: Female Administration Manager/ Head of
Job
Location:
Organisation:
Medica Mondiale (http://www.medicamondiale.de/)
Closing
date:
For
our programs in
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your
tasks at our
-
Financial management and control, including: Cash and Receipt management for
all projects. Budget control for all budgets.
Financial reports for donors, applications and proof of utilization for public
donors. Training of national staff in administration and
finance.
-
Coordination of the administration and logistic of various programs and for the
daily running of the office and guesthouse.
-
Staff management.
-
General representation of medica mondiale and Media/PR work in
-
Reporting regularly to the project management in
REQUIREMENTS:
-
Strong commitment to women's rights and to reduce violence against women
globally
-
Readiness and experience of employment in crisis zones
-
Experience in project management and project development abroad
-
Knowledge of German accounting
-
Experience with financial controlling (receipt management, budget controlling,
settlement of accounts) of projects abroad and public donors
-
Excellent knowledge of the English and German language, some knowledge of Dari
would be a great advantage
-
Advanced MS Excel-skills
-
Management experience and team working skills
-
Interest to support the building up of projects for traumatized women in
-
Professional experience in involvement for human rights of woman / violence
against women.
WHAT
WE OFFER:
-
Logistics for travel, stay and support from the headquarter in
-
Training and briefing in
- Fee
as agreed, eventually contract due to the EhfG (
-
Accommodation in
TIME
OF OPERATION:
-
Initial one year contract - until 31.12.2004.
-
The position is available immediately.
TO
APPLY:
Please
send your application until 31.12.2003 at the latest to: medica mondiale e.V.,
H?lchrather Str.4, 50670
Contact:
Ms Anna Biermann, Phone: +49-(0)221-931 898 27
Email:
abiermann@medicamondiale.de
Website:
http://www.medicamondiale.de
5) Program Director / The Women's
Institute for Leadership Development for Human Rights / San Francisco, CA, USA
/ Closing date: January 23, 2003.
THE
ORGANIZATION:
WILD
for Human Rights: The Women's Institute for Leadership Development for Human
Rights (WILD for Human Rights) is a cutting- edge human rights organization
based in
The
position of Program Director is full-time, based in
JOB
DESCRIPTION:
The
Program Director will be responsible for developing campaign strategies
complementary with advocacy goals, specifically towards the local
implementation of The International Covenant for Economic, Social and Cultural
Rights (ESCR) and the continued implementation of other international treaties.
This
includes building and coordinating the WILD advocacy and membership network
including structure, criteria and communication, developing, monitoring and
analyzing policy at the local, national, international level and representing
WILD at national and international meetings, conferences -including
policy/legislative.
The
position also includes media advocacy, supporting the development of new
methodologies, curriculum and advocacy tools for local implementation and human
rights advocacy, and developing Human Rights reports based research and
documentation of community needs.
The
Program director will work with Executive Director to raise program funds, and
will manage program budgets and supervise program staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple
projects requiring planning, implementation, and follow-up.
-
Supervisory experience is required.
-
A minimum of three-five years experience and a commitment to Human
Rights/Social Justice with international, national and local advocacy and
policy.
-
Experience working with communities of color, immigrant and indigenous
communities a must.
-
Excellent written and verbal skills are essential.
-
This position requires strong leadership, creativity, and flexibility; the
ability to work both independently as well as in a team.
-
Bilingual/Multilingual skills are encouraged.
SALARY
AND BENEFITS:
WILD
for Human Rights offers substantial benefits: heath insurance including vision
and dental, three weeks vacation, personal and sick leave, disability
insurance, wellness benefits, and 401k retirement plan. Salary is dependant on
experience.
TO
APPLY:
Please
send resume, writing sample and cover letter with salary requirements to:
Email:
tina@wildforhumanrights.org
or fax
415. 355.4745.
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS:
6) Fellows, Gender and Macroeconomics / The International Working
Group on Gender, Macroeconomics and
International Economics (GEM-IWG) /
THE
PROGRAM:
Name:
A
central component of the program is the two-week intensive course on
Engendering Macroeconomics and International Economics. The course will take place
in
The
program is being organized by the International Working Group on Gender,
Macroeconomics and International Economics (GEM- IWG), an international network
of economists which was formed in 1994. The program has two objectives: first,
to engage with fellow economists in order to enhance capacity building for
research, teaching, policy making and advocacy on gender equitable approaches
to macroeconomics, international economics and globalization; and second, to
increase knowledge networking on these themes by strengthening the intellectual
links among practitioners in networks working on similar issues.
REQUIREMENTS:
The
program is intended for economists, including advanced graduate students in
economics, as well as more senior academics, researchers and those in
government. Up to 30 FELLOWS will be admitted to the program. The fellows of
the program will be required, at a minimum, to have completed two years of
study in an economics Ph.D. program and have passed their qualifying exams, or
have its equivalent such as a master’s degree in economics. These requirements
may be waived only under exceptional circumstances. Funding is available for up
to 25 fellows. Priority will be given to applicants from the global South and
transition economies.
TO
APPLY:
For
more information on the program and application form, please refer to www.genderandmacro.org.
Application
deadline:
If
you have any questions, please contact us at genderandmacro@economics.utah.edu or cagatay@economics.utah.edu.
7) Project Researcher in Gender and Land
/ Development & Training
Services, Inc. / Deadline:
POSITION
SUMMARY:
Organization:
DTS (Development & Training Services, Inc.)
Last
Date:
E-mail:
resumes@devts.com (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)
Title:
PROJECT RESEARCHER in GENDER and LAND
DTS
(Development & Training Services, Inc.), a USAID Women in Development (WID)
IQC select contractor, is seeking to expand its selection of experts.
Women-owned, DTS’ purpose is to incorporate gender and ethnicity/culture in
program design and implementation across sectors, consistent with its mission
and values.
Development
& Training Services (DTS) seeks a researcher to conduct data collection,
research and analysis on gender and land administration.
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates
must meet the following profile:
•
Possess at least a master’s degree in a field directly in or closely relevant
to gender and land administration (e.g., gender, social sciences, development, land/agriculture and/or policy studies);
•
Demonstrated knowledge of rural and agricultural development;
•
Have completed a minimum five to seven years professional employment;
•
Have completed a minimum of three years substantive involvement in land and
gender integration programs;
•
Previous experience working with organizations providing foreign assistance
(the World Bank etc.);
•
Strong writing skills and report writing skills;
•
Working knowledge of at least one foreign language (French, Russian, Spanish
preferred); and
•
Be a
TO
APPLY:
Detailed
resumes and salary expectations may be emailed to resumes@devts.com (Reference: DevNetJobs.org).
8) Project Director in Gender and Land /
Development & Training
Services, Inc. /
POSITION
SUMMARY:
Organization:
DTS (Development & Training Services, Inc.)
Location:
Last
Date:
E-mail:
resumes@devts.com (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)
Title:
PROJECT DIRECTOR in GENDER and LAND
DTS
(Development & Training Services, Inc.), a USAID Women in Development (WID)
IQC select contractor, is seeking to expand its selection of experts.
Women-owned, DTS’ purpose is to incorporate gender and ethnicity/culture in
program design and implementation across sectors, consistent with its mission
and values.
DTS
seeks a gender and land administration project director with integrated
expertise in research and program management, including data collection and
analysis, and developing best practices.
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates
must meet the following profile:
•
Possess an advanced degree in a field directly in or closely relevant to gender
and land administration (e.g., gender, sociology, economics, development,
land/agriculture and/or policy studies);
•
Demonstrated knowledge of rural and agricultural development and/or law;
•
Have completed a minimum five to ten years professional employment;
•
Have completed a minimum of three years of substantive involvement in project
management;
•
Have completed a minimum of five years substantive involvement in gender or
integration programs;
•
Previous experience working with organizations providing foreign assistance
(i.e. the World Bank etc.);
•
Strong writing skills and report writing experience;
•
Solid working knowledge of at least one foreign language (French, Russian,
Spanish preferred); and
•
Be a
TO
APPLY:
Detailed
resumes and salary expectations may be emailed to resumes@devts.com (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)
9) Gender and Land Reform Attorney /
Development & Training Services, Inc. / Deadline:
SUMMARY:
Organization:
DTS (Development & Training Services, Inc.)
Last
Date:
E-mail:
resumes@devts.com (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)
Title:
GENDER AND LAND REFORM ATTORNEY
DTS
(Development & Training Services, Inc.), a USAID Women in Development (WID)
IQC select contractor, is seeking to expand its selection of experts.
Women-owned, DTS’s purpose is to incorporate gender and ethnicity/culture in
program design and implementation across sectors, consistent with its mission
and values.
DTS
seeks land reform and land administration legal experts with demonstrated
understanding in gender and culture; and with strong international experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
DTS
gender and land reform experts must meet the following profile:
•
Possess an advanced degree in law;
•
Have completed five to seven years professional employment;
•
Have completed a minimum of five years of substantive involvement in designing,
monitoring and/or evaluating programmatic approaches to gender-sensitive land
administration and legal reform issues;
•
Have a minimum of three years of overseas experience;
•
Previous experience working with organizations providing foreign assistance
(i.e. the World Bank etc.);
•
Working knowledge of at least one foreign language (French, Russian, Spanish
preferred); and
•
Be a
TO
APPLY:
Detailed
resumes and salary expectations may be emailed to resumes@devts.com (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)
10) Reproductive Health Intern / CARE
RHRC /
THE
ORGANIZATION -- CARE RHRC:
CARE
is a non-profit development and humanitarian aid agency. It is a founding
member of the Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium, a group of
agencies dedicated to increasing access to a range of quality voluntary
reproductive health services and programs for refugees and war-affected people
around the world. The RHRC focuses on essential technical areas of reproductive
health, which include safe motherhood, family planning, HIV/AIDS and
gender-based violence. Website: http://www.rhrc.org.
JOB
DESCRIPTION:
CARE
seeks an intern to assist the Senior Reproductive Health Advisors in the
Duties
include but are not limited to:
-
Maintaining liaison relationship with reproductive health partner agency
representatives;
-
Attending NGO consortium meetings (e.g. Interaction) on issues pertinent to
gender, humanitarian aid, conflict resolution and/or reproductive health;
-
Planning and arranging logistics for RHRC Consortium annual meeting;
-
Conducting literature searches on topics specific to reproductive health and
emergency settings;
-
Assisting in proposal development.
CARE
Interns will likely interact with staff from any of our 69 country offices and
many partner agencies, and have the opportunity to attend various meetings and
workshops with CARE staff.
We
request that interns be available for no less than 4 months. Our office hours
are
REQUIREMENTS:
We
seek an individual who holds or is pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree,
with an interest in International Development, Reproductive Health, Conflict
Resolution, Public Health, Gender, or a related discipline.
The
candidate must be detail-oriented, comfortable with Microsoft Office software,
email, and the internet, and able to write concisely and clearly in English.
TO
APPLY:
Applicants
should send a resume and cover letter stating why they wish to intern at CARE
and what they hope to gain from the internship to rhrc@care.org, or mail hard copy to 1625 K Street NW, Suite
500, Washington, DC 20006.
For
more information, please contact Ms. D. Bartel by calling 202- 595-2800 or
e-mailing rhrc@care.org.
Website:
http://www.rhrc.org.
11) LL.M Specialization in Gender and
the Law /
CALL
FOR APPLICATIONS:
INTERNATIONAL
LEGAL STUDIES LL.M. WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN GENDER AND THE LAW
American
University Washington College of Law proudly invites applications for its International
Legal Studies Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree with a specialization on Gender and
the Law.
ABOUT
THE GENDER AND THE LAW LL.M. SPECIALIZATION:
Founded
by two women in 1896 to make legal education available to women, the Washington
College of Law has a tradition of promoting women’s full and equal
participation in society. WCL established the LL.M. Specialization in Gender
and the Law as part of its International Legal Studies Program in 1997.
The
flexibility of the Gender and the Law specialization enables students to shape
a program within our International Legal Studies curriculum that fits their
goals and interests. Students can pursue a course of study incorporating
international, comparative, and domestic approaches to legal issues related to
gender. Courses include comparative family law; sex-based discrimination;
gender, cultural difference and international human rights; battered women and
the law; and economic, social and cultural rights, among others. Many of our
standard courses also incorporate perspectives based on gender and race.
Our
location in
Gender
and the Law LL.M. students have gone on to work at the World Bank, in national
women’s ministries in their home countries, and for international women’s
rights programs around the world. Their work has been recognized and
highlighted by scholarly organizations such as the Law and Society Association,
as well as by the media.
ABOUT
WCL AND THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM:
WCL’s
International Legal Studies Program attracts lawyers from around the world,
currently enrolling 180 students from 68 countries. This diversity enriches students' experiences
while at the law school and provides them a lifelong international network to
assist them in their subsequent endeavors.
TO
APPLY:
For
an application and additional information about the International Legal Studies
LL.M. and the Gender and the Law specialization, please contact the ILSP
Admissions Coordinator at llminfo@wcl.american.edu.
The
application is also available online at the ILSP website below. The
application deadline for the 2004 fall semester is
Email:
llminfo@wcl.american.edu
Phone:
(202) 274-4114
Website:
http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp.
12) Adviser on Reproductive Health /
UNFPA /
date:
SUMMARY:
VACANCY
NO: VA/FPA/102/2003
TITLE:
Adviser on Reproductive Health
CLOSING
DATE:
CATEGORY:
L-5* This is a project post. UNFPA reserves the
right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
DUTY
STATION:
DURATION:
One year fixed-term initially
ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT:
UNFPA
Country Support Team,
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within
the context of UNFPA's efforts aimed at alleviating poverty and improving
people's lives, and under the overall policy and operational direction of the
CST Director, the incumbent will contribute to enhancing national capacity to
mobilize and obtain social and political support for national policies in the
field of reproductive health, as well as to building regional capacity to
supply technical support in this area. She/he will specifically:
*
Provide technical assistance to
Key
aspects of RH include: pre- and post-natal care, safe motherhood, family
planning counseling, information, communication and services, essential and
emergency obstetric care, and the prevention of HIV/AIDS and other STDs.
*
Design, support and/or facilitate formal and informal training programmes
intended to build national capacity in RH, while ensuring that international
standards and protocols are understood and applied.
*
Identify and mobilize national/regional partners in RH, including the development
of regional capacity to provide technical assistance to UNFPA programmes in RH,
SH and Family Planning through consultancy services. This includes the
promotion of and support for South-to-South information exchange, networking,
and the development of regional and/or interregional strategies.
*
Ensure that RH/SH/FP concerns are incorporated into United Nations system wide
programming processes such as CCAs and UNDAFs, as well as into national poverty
reduction strategies (as reflected in PRSPs) and to provide the necessary
technical input to facilitate this. Assist in the formulation of country
programme outlines, and in programme reviews and mid-term reviews.
*
Assist in the identification and analysis of ongoing trends, evolving needs and
emerging issues in RH in the
*
Contribute to building national and regional capacity to address HIV/AIDS and
other STDs in the
*
Provide technical assistance aimed at improving the monitoring and evaluation
of RH programmes, including providing instruction in the use of results-based
management (RBM) and logframe construction and analysis and the dissemination
of these concepts among UNFPA's partners. Assist national counterparts and
collaborating partners to understand the use of indicators in RBM and logframes
and the nature of the data requirements.
*
Assistance in the systematic collection, documentation, promotion and
dissemination of lessons learned and best practices in the planning and
implementation of RH programmes.
*
Liaison with other UN system agencies to harmonize country programme activities
with other agency initiatives, and with INGOs active in the field of RH to
share experiences.
*
Performance of other duties consistent with UNFPA's programme guidelines in
Reproductive Health/Sexual Health and Family Planning.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
Expected
to have broad expertise in all aspects of reproductive health, with strong
qualifications and experience in clinical aspects. Experience in clinical
practice is essential. Requires a good understanding of
advocacy as well as institutional arrangements for policy coordination, policy
implementation and utilization of research and advocacy in the field of
reproductive health.
Expertise and operational experience with project and programme monitoring and evaluation, especially familiarity with RBM approach, essential.
Level
and field of study of university or equivalent education and Training:
*
Advanced medical degree with specialization in Obs/Gyn. Some Public
Health training is desirable and experience in RH/FP programmes and related
services.
Length
and type of practical experience required to perform assigned work.
At
national and international level:
*
At least ten years of national and international experience including field
experiences in clinical and programme development in RH and implementation in
developing countries, particularly in the
*
Extensive knowledge of different aspects of organization and management of RH
programmes, including situational analysis, planning, implementation, and
monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of ARH, HIV/AIDS,
logistics, and gender and socio-cultural issues relating to RH.
*
General knowledge and understanding of population and RH issues.
*
Familiarity with UN development programmes and working methods, especially with
UNFPA policies and programming procedures.
Language
requirements:
*
Excellent command of the English language. Knowledge of one or more Pacific
languages would be an asset.
Other
requirements:
*
Initiative and sound judgement, dedication to the United Nation's principles
and demonstrated ability to work in harmony with persons of different
nationalities.
*
Ability to function in a team, dedication to multidisciplinary collaboration
and adjustability to different cultural environments.
*
Articulate speaker with excellent writing skills.
*
Use of computer and working familiarity with different word processing software
programmes.
*
Willingness to travel, frequently and for extended durations, outside duty
station up to 50 per cent of working days per year.
*
Courtesy, tact, and ability to establish and maintain effective working
relations with CST and UNFPA colleagues, UN staff, senior government officials
and NGO representatives as well as members of civil society.
TO
APPLY:
VACANCY
NO: VA/FPA/102/2003
Candidates
must complete a Personal History Form (P.11), obtainable from the Personnel
Branch, UNFPA,
Kindly
forward your application to the HR Specialist, CST, Personnel Branch, UNFPA, indicating the post and vacancy number. Closing
date for applications:
Staff
members at 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 CST, Personnel Branch, UNFPA, in an envelope marked "Confidential"
quoting the vacancy number.
You
may also send your application via e-mail to: cst2002@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.
13) Human Rights Officer, Division for
the Advancement of Women /
The United Nations /
2004.
SUMMARY:
Title:
Human Rights Officer, Division for the Advancement of Women, P-3
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS:
ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
DUTY
STATION:
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
03-HRI-DESA-402125-R-NEW
YORK
Remuneration
depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info at: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under
the supervision of the Chief of the Women's Rights Section in the Division for
the Advancement of Women, the incumbent performs the following duties and
responsibilities:
(1)
Participates in the substantive servicing of the Committee on the Elimination
of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) by: reviewing and preparing analyses of
States parties reports on implementation of the Convention on the Elimination
of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, drawing upon prior periodic
reports and other relevant information, including observations of other treaty
bodies; researching and preparing background and working papers on substantive
and procedural issues related to the work of the Committee; contributing to the
development of communications procedures to implement the Optional Protocol to
the Convention; and providing substantive and administrative support to the
biannual sessions of CEDAW.
(2)
Participates in the servicing of intergovernmental machinery by: preparing
reports for intergovernmental bodies, i.e., the Commission on the Status of
Women (CSW), Commission on Human Rights and the General Assembly, on the
implementation of activities under selected critical areas of concern contained
in the Beijing Platform for Action; contributing to the preparation and
implementation of the annual joint work plan for the Division for the
Advancement of Women and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights;
providing substantive servicing to CSW on items related to the human rights of
women.
(3)
Participates in the development of a comprehensive policy programme for
mainstreaming the human rights of women throughout the UN system. (4) Conducts
research on, and prepares analyses of, the gender-specific aspects of the
enjoyment by women of their human rights, with particular emphasis on
conceptual shortcomings and factual gender differences in implementation and
monitoring, for human rights treaty bodies and intergovernmental bodies.
COMPETENCIES:
Professionalism:
-
Sound knowledge of international human rights law and practice, with particular
emphasis on women's human rights and the United Nations treaty body system, and
redress procedures at regional and international levels;
- strong analytical capacity and ability to identify, analyze
and articulate difficult legal issues and problems;
- sound judgement;
- strong research skills, including ability to evaluate
complex information and draw conclusions in relation to existing legal
provisions and procedural rules.
Communications:
-
Strong communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills.
Teamwork:
-
Very good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
working relations and partnerships in a multi- cultural and multi-ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Technological
Awareness:
-
Familiarity with databases and information management.
-
Commitment to continuous learning about developments in international human rights
law, in particular United Nations and regional implementation mechanisms.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
-
Advanced university degree in law, preferably international law, or
international relations with studies in international human rights law.
-
A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may
be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work
Experience:
-
3-5 years experience in the field of human rights, preferably in the review and
implementation of human rights treaties, and the policy analysis and
development concerning the protection and promotion of women's human rights.
Languages:
-
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement.
-
Proficiency in a second official language is desirable.
Other
Skills:
-
Excellent drafting skills required.
The
United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women
to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its
principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United
Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working
languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is
a non-smoking environment.
PLEASE
NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
TO
APPLY:
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 03-HRI-DESA-402125-R-NEW YORK
All
applicants are strongly encouraged to APPLY ONLINE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after
the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy
announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff
members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in
ST/AI/2002/4 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion,
staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online
applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If
you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission,
your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My
UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View
Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
1.
To start the application process, applicants are required to register by
opening a "My UN" account (www.un.org) . Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form
and choose a User Name and Password.
2.
After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the
Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular
vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be
up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
3.
In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must
be completed.
4.
UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance
Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate
Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below,
clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access
to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS
reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
E-mail:
staffing@un.org
Fax:
1-212-963 3134, 1-212-963 9560
Website:
www.un.org
14) Fellowship in International
Development Management (IDM) // Aga
Khan Foundation
FELLOWSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT:
Aga
Khan Foundation
