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There are 5 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Director, International Programs - New York, NY +b
Message
2 - Policy and Advocacy Officer - London +b
Message 3 - Secretary, Department of Justice +b
Message 4 - Economic Recovery Monitoring and Evaluation Expert +b
Message 5 - Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net (Part 2)
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Director, International
Programs -
Posted by: Joseph
DiNorcia <siecus@siecus.org >
Organization
name: Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS)
Job
description: SUMMARY: The Director, International Programs will develop and
implement SIECUS' International Program.
SUPERVISOR:
Vice President and Chief Operation Officer
JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Develop
and implement annual plan and budget for the international program department.
*Oversee
and manage production of SIECUS' international newsletter, listserv updates,
and other electronic and print publications.
*Research
and develop country-specific case studies-publications citing best practices,
lessons learned, and successful program and policy strategies with in-country
partners in
*Build
and lead SIECUS' Coalition to Support International Sexual Health and Rights, a
group of U.S.-based organizations that work internationally on
sexuality-related issues, including sexuality education, reproductive health
and rights, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, gay and lesbian rights, etc.
*Plan,
coordinate, and implement in-country partnership activities, including a 3 year
project in
*Participate
in international coalitions, working groups, and organizations, including
coalitions for the International Conference on Population and Development, the
World Association of Sexology (and select regional associations of WAS), and
others.
*Coordinate
international policy and advocacy efforts with SIECUS' DC office.
*Conduct
outreach and increase visibility for SIECUS' international program with
designated international and U.S.-based organizations.
*Identify
new opportunities for project development, including determining new
prospective in-country program partnerships, preparing funding proposals and
reports, etc.
*Conduct
speeches and training workshops on international sexuality-related issues.
*Manage
international department program staff.
*Other
duties as assigned.
Qualifications
and skills required: JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree;
international family planning, sexuality education, or related health education
experience; 3-5 years of progressively responsible management experience; oral
and written fluency in Spanish required; excellent writing, speaking, and
publications skills.
Starting
date: Immediately
Deadline
for submssion of applications: Open until filled
Submit
your applications to: Joseph DiNorcia
Applications
must be emailed to: siecus@siecus.org
Instructions
to applicants: If you are interested, send a cover letter and resume to:
SIECUS
Personnel
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Policy and Advocacy Officer -
Posted by: Alex Wilks
Organization
name: Bretton Woods Project
Job
description: The Bretton Woods Project is seeking a skilled researcher,
communicator and organiser. The job will involve analysing World Bank and IMF
policy issues and preparing articles and briefings, working collaboratively
with a range of NGOs; advocating to decision-makers, and assisting with the
efficient running of the Project.
Qualifications
and skills required: A degree, good knowledge of the social and environmental
consequences of structural adjustment programmes and four years relevant
research or campaigning experience.
Starting
date: January 2004
Salary
range: £26,000
Deadline
for submssion of applications:
Submit
your applications to: Alex Wilks
Applications
must be emailed to: jobs@brettonwoodsproject.org
Instructions
to applicants: Please send your current CV, a copy of or weblink to a piece of relevant
written work (ideally less than 3,000 words), plus a cover letter. This letter
should, in less than 2 pages, answer the following questions:
1.
What problems do you see with the IMF's roles in low-income countries and what
do you think it should do differently?
2.
What do you see as the most effective ways to monitor and reform the IMF and
World Bank?
3.
What excites you in particular about this job and how do your experience and
skills make you a good candidate?
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Secretary, Department of
Justice +b
Posted by: Acting
Secretary, Harry Seymour <Fmdoj@mail.fm>
Organization
name: Department of
Place
of assignment:
Job
description: The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a
developing nation in the Western Pacific, seeks a well-qualified attorney to
serve as SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. This is a cabinet-level position subject to
the advice and consent of the FSM Congress.
THE
POSITION: With a staff of about 140, the
Department of Justice is the largest department in the Executive Branch. It includes four divisions: The Division of Law; the Division of
Litigation, the National Police; and the Division of Immigration and labor. The National Police includes a Maritime
patrol, which conducts surveillance of the FSM’s exclusive economic zone.
The
Division of Law provides legal advice to the President, cabinet and all
departments and offices of the government.
The Division of Litigation prosecutes and defends legal and
administrative action involving the FSM.
The National Police and the Division of Immigration and Labor enforce
the nation’s criminal, fisheries, and immigration and labor laws.
Qualifications
and skills required: The Secretary of the Department of Justice is expected to
manage all aspects of the Department to insure that optimal services are
provided to the National Government. The
Secretary will represent the FSM in various national, regional and
international conferences on issues relating to immigration, labor, marine
surveillance, law enforcement, extradition, anti-terrorism, border security,
and copyright laws. She/He will manage a
transition to performance-based budgeting, implement the policy decisions of
the FSM’s Economic Summit, and participate actively in the public-sector reform
and corporatization processes of the FSM Government. Since the legal and judicial systems of the
FSM are based on the
The
Person: The ideal candidate will have:
at least 15 years of experience in the legal profession; extensive managerial
experience in the public sector; dealing with political issues and elected
officials; willingness to work with limited staff, ability to copy with the
conditions of a developing country; experience with economic development,
international law and environmental issues; proven ability to interact with
different cultures; and a understanding of the operational problems of law
enforcement.
Benefits: A housing allowance not to exceed $600/month
if applicable. A vehicle may be made
available on a 24-hour basis. Travel and
relocation expenses will be provided if applicable.
Starting
date: As soon as possible following confirmation by the Congress
Salary
range: $38,000.00 to $45,000.00
Deadline
for submssion of applications:
Submit
your applications to: Acting Secretary, Department of Justice
Applications
must be emailed to: fmdoj@mail.fm
Instructions
to applicants: To Apply: Send resume,
cover letter explaining interest in the position and names of three
professional references, preferably by e-mail and/or facsimile to:
Harry
Seymour, Acting Secretary
Department
of Justice, FSM
P.O.
Box PS-105
Palikir,
Pohnpei 96941
Phone:
+691 320-2608
Fax: +691 320-2234
Email:
fmdoj@mail.fm
OR
FSM Department of Finance & Admin.
Division
of Personnel Administration
P.O.
Box PS-35
Palikir,
Pohnpei 96941
Phone:
+691 320-2681/2642
Fax: +691 320-2380
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Economic Recovery Monitoring and Evaluation
Expert +b
Posted by: Geri Critchley <gcritchley@msi-inc.com>
MSI (www.msiworldwide.com)
is looking for a monitoring and evaluation economic recovery expert to work
long term in
* Assemble monitoring and
evaluation teams (MET) for two functional areas: Economic Recovery, Reform and Sustained
Growth; and Agriculture Reconstruction and Development, comprised of the MSI
technical support team, the relevant contractor representatives in these
functional areas and the relevant CTO.
* Review the data
acquisition, storage, and transmittal practices of contractors and grantees.
* Draft M & E plans for
the economic recovery functional areas to include a limited set of performance
indicators and monitoring plans that assure the availability of necessary data
for these functional areas.
* Establish initial
relationships with Iraqi officials, including those at local universities,
think tanks and private firms to augment the MSI team's in-country data
collection and analysis capabilities.
* Develop relationships
with multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, NGOs and private organizations in
order to begin collecting baseline data to place the overall reconstruction
effort in perspective. Attend donor and
other coordination meetings, as needed.
* Conduct Evaluability and
Information Systems Assessments to reach agreement on: (1) indicators and targets to be used for
monitoring; (2) objective criteria (and data sources) for the evaluation; and
(3) means for obtaining the needed information.
* Identify and assist in
the recruitment, employment and training of qualified local candidates for the
Independent Verification and Validation (IVV) teams.
* Contribute to the
development of a one-week training program for IVV staff members focusing on M
& E fundamentals, including survey and sampling techniques, data collection
and analysis methods.
* Work collaboratively over
time with contractors and grantees to develop reliable data sources, employing
easily defended methodologies for cross-checking and otherwise improving and
refining their collection and analysis of monitoring data.
* Provide technical
assistance, as needed to contractors, grantees and USAID staff, as they become
accustomed to the MEPP system, to improve data quality.
* Other duties that may be
assigned by the Chief of Party.
The initial trip will focus
on establishing relationships in the field in Economic Recovery, working with
USAID/Iraq personnel and USAID contractors that will be contributing data to
MEPP; Interested
persons should send e-mail cover letter and
resume. to
gcritchley@msi-inc.com
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Job Vacancies from AWID
Resource Net (Part 2)
5) Senior Gender Adviser / United
Nations
VACANCY
DETAILS:
Post
title & Level: Senior Gender Adviser (P-5)*
*
Filling of post subject to budgetary approval
Vacancy
#: UNMIL-03-914
Deadline:
Duty
Station:
Family/Non-Family:
Non-Family
Initial
Appointment: Six (6) Months
Renewable
subject to extension of mandate, operational requirements
and
satisfactory performance.
Indicative
Minimum Gross Annual Remuneration: US$ 104,102.00
DESCRIPTION
OF DUTIES:
Within
delegated authority, the Senior Gender Adviser will be responsible for the
following duties:
-Design
and develop a strategy for gender mainstreaming to ensure that gender issues
are adequately addressed in the implementation of the Mission mandate and support
the appropriate inclusion of a gender perspective in all decisions, policies,
programmes and activities of the Mission;
-Support
the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) or the Deputy SRSG
to ensure that UN agencies give priority to gender issues in their programmes,
and facilitate a coordinated UN-system approach to gender issues in the mission
area.
-Provide
information and advice to the SRSG/Head of
-Recommend
appropriate action to the SRSG and other entities in the
-Provide
leadership and direction to the Gender Office (where such offices exist).
-Advise the various
-Advise
the transitional administration, international partners and non-governmental
organizations on the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes
for the promotion of equal opportunities and empowerment of women, as relevant.
-Sensitize
mission staff on the importance and relevance of mainstreaming gender
perspectives into their work and on their responsibilities for mainstreaming;
oversee and co-ordinate gender training and orientation activities in the
-Establish
and oversee mechanisms for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on gender
mainstreaming in mission activities.
-Work
with partners in the
-Liaise
and collaborate with entities responsible for human rights to ensure adequate
focus on women's human rights;
-Serve
as the primary focal point for gender issues with the local administration and
population;
-Coordinate
and facilitate the establishment of and liaison with national government departments concerned
with gender affairs, regional institutions, local NGO's, women's groups and
networks and other relevant entities; oversee the preparation of analytical reports
and other documentation for such bodies;
-Encourage
national institutions to incorporate gender concerns in their programmes and
activities and ensure the involvement of women as participants and
beneficiaries of these activities; promote and facilitate the involvement of
stakeholders and partners, such as women's advocacy groups, in the public
policy and governance process;
-Provide
technical support to local administrators in the
-Meet
on a regular basis with colleagues from other UN agencies to discuss the gender
component of their work; design, organize, lead and contribute to national
and/or regional meetings, workshops and training programmes on development and
promotion of gender issues and equality of opportunities, as relevant, and
ensure adequate inter-agency collaboration;
-Take
the lead in establishing partnerships with other experts and stakeholders to
discuss emerging topics related to gender issues, exchange views on latest
findings, policy guidelines, new models of development, etc.
-Plan
and direct, in consultation with the Department of Public Information (DPI) and
other relevant parties, targeted campaigns to facilitate knowledge sharing and
appropriate dissemination of information, etc. and ultimately ensure that the
latest thinking is incorporated into programmes and other initiatives;
-Establish
links with the donor community, including Member States, UN and
Non-Governmental Organizations, and facilitate access by women's groups and
networks to donors;
-Negotiate
with donor and recipient governments on technical assistance programmes and
projects;
-Assist
the SRSG to secure funding for quick-impact projects and programmes focused on
gender equality, as relevant;
-Lead
the development of a research agenda; oversee the development of and/or
conceptualise, formulate and manage major projects/studies;
-Analyse
key trends and changes in gender related issues at regional and/or national
levels; assess implications and develop proposals with respect to gender
programmes and projects;
-Write
and/or supervise preparation of a variety of studies, reports, etc. gender related issues for publication within the UN
system and in academic journals and other publications;
-Contribute
to the personnel and financial management of the work unit, to include the
development and implementation of work plans and budgets;
-Carry
out and supervise key programme activities and other initiatives; lead and
direct a team of staff;
-May
oversee activities for a discrete work section or equivalent; plan and allocate
work assignments;
-Coach,
mentor and evaluate staff; participate in recruitment, selection and training of
new staff and in the development of training programs;
-Consult
and maintain liaison with the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues
and Advancement of Women in the UN Secretariat and with the Director of the
Division for the Advancement of Women;
-Perform
other relevant duties as required.
COMPETENCIES:
*Professionalism:
-Advanced
qualifications, including authoritative knowledge and wide exposure to the full
range of issues related to gender;
*Ability
to advise senior management and other senior officials of approaches and
techniques to address highly complex/sensitive issues;
-Recognized
expert in his/her field with demonstrated capacity for intellectual leadership;
in-depth expertise in the conduct of complex research projects;
*Conceptual
and strategic analytical capacity and ability to thoroughly analyze and
evaluate critical matters pertaining to a broad spectrum of gender related
issues;
*Managing:
-Seasoned
management and decision-making experience;
-ability
to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational
objectives and translate it into a results-oriented work programme;
-proven
track record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling work
environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor,
develop and evaluate staff and design training/skills enhancement initiatives
to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills.
*Commitment
to Continuous Learning:
-Willingness
to keep abreast of new developments in the field.
*Communications:
-
Excellent communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills, including
the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations to staff at senior
levels, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style and a proven
record of publication in the field.
*Ability
to conduct high-level negotiations with senior government officials,
representatives of international organizations, civil society groups and
experts in related fields.
*Planning
& Organizing:
Ability
to coordinate the work of others, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple
concurrent projects/activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE:
*Education:
Advanced degree, preferably in development studies, social studies, economics,
other social science or related humanities field. Doctoral degree or equivalent is desirable.
*Experience:
-At
least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the promotion of
gender equality.
-A
thorough understanding of the concepts and practices related to gender issues,
particularly gender mainstreaming.
-Prior
experience with United Nations agencies and other international aid agencies.
*Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of a second official UN
language is an advantage.
*Other
Skills:
-Extensive
experience in the UN system and experience in inter-governmental work in the
field of social and economic development.
-Field
experience in developing countries and country or region-specific knowledge.
-Extensive
knowledge of relevant institutional mandates, policies and guidelines
pertaining to social development.
-Familiarity
with UN rules and regulations.
-Experience
with international technical cooperation projects.
Preference
will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
TO
APPLY:
Application
Documentation as specified above referring to Vacancy number UNMIL-03-914
should be forwarded to the attention of:
Recruitment
and Placement Section, PMSS/DPKO, Room # DC1-980,
1 United Nations Plaza,
Fax
No.: 1-917-367-4102 or by e-mail to:
dpko-missions-internalva@un.org.
Website:
http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/field/announcements/914.htm
6) Head of Care and Support Projects / The AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW) /
THE
ORGANIZATION:
The
AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW) is looking for HEAD of CARE &
SUPPORT
PROJECTS.
The
AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW) is an international, non-governmental,
humanitarian, public health organisation which was founded in the
AFEW
develops, implements and promotes tools for effective
HIV prevention, treatment, care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS in
the
AFEW
operates from its headquarters in
TERMS
OF REFERENCE:
Job
Title: Head of Care & Support Projects
Place
within the organization: Hierarchically and functionally accountable to the
Director of Operations
Job
Location:
Starting
date of position: ASAP
Minimum
duration of contract: Two (2) years
OVERALL
JOB OBJECTIVE:
-To
provide technical assistance and support to the Project Coordinator and related
staff in
-To
provide technical assistance and support to a planned pilot program on care and
support of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in
-To
contribute to overall operational policy development as a member of the
Research and Development Department (includes Operations, Information and
Material Development and
Epidemiology Departments).
DESCRIPTION
OF CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Related
to operations as part of the existing PMTCT program:
-To
coordinate the current PMTCT project team in
-To
coordinate and support development and implementation of relevant training
modules targeting medical staff of maternal-, obstetrical- and gynaecological
departments, NGOs, and other care- givers;
-To
coordinate the provision and monitoring of provided basic medical supply, incl.
ARVs, for targeted health facilities;
-To
coordinate the development of a regional mechanisms on psychological, medical
and social support to HIV positive mothers and their child;
-To
work closely with the Epidemiology Department on monitoring and evaluation;
-To
advice the Head of Missions of the AFEW offices in Kyiv and Almaty on future
Care and Support programs and work closely on Project development and
implementation;
-To
monitor and evaluate field experiences and/or relevant developments elsewhere
in the world and adapt guidelines and projects accordingly.
Related
to operational policy and planning:
-To
monitor the HIV/AIDS-related health needs in the region of the
-To
support exploratory missions in the
-To
support the translation of identified needs into project proposals and work
plans for newly identified project countries;
-To
identify and train potential candidates for the position of Project Coordinator
for newly identified program countries;
-To
document experiences on Care and Support programs in the
-To
report to donors according to requirements;
-To
contribute to publication writing on project experiences and results;
Internal
communication:
-To
participate in regular team meetings of the Research and Development
Department;
-To
closely communicate with the Project Coordinator(s) on the execution of
regional Training activities in the program countrie(s);
-To
regularly execute field visits and monitor training activities;
-To
report bi-monthly to the Management Team;
-To
closely work with the Head of the IMD department to ensure the production of
PMTCT materials according to AFEW procedures;
-To
regularly update the Head of Mission in the relevant operational office on
developments of Care and Support Training activities in related project
counties;
External
contact:
-Relevant
Regional and International network of HIV/AIDS-related experts;
-Relevant
Regional governmental and non-governmental counterparts;
-Regional
and international press when relevant.
REQUIREMENTS:
Background
and Qualifications:
-Medical
doctor with MPH training;
-At
least three (3) years clinical experience in PMTCT and/or MTCT+, preferably in
resource poor settings;
-Affinity
with social science and practice among vulnerable groups.
Personal
Skills/Additional Information:
-Strong
communication and management skills;
-Affinity
and familiarity with the context of the
-Writing
skills;
-Fluent
in English; working knowledge of Russian is an asset.
BENEFITS:
AIDS
Foundation East-West (AFEW) offers a competitive package comparable to similar
international NGOs for Russian,
TO
APPLY:
Contact
Information: Wim Landman, Operations Director
AIDS
Foundation East-West (AFEW)
Tel.: +7-095-250-6377
Fax: +7-095-250-6387
E-mail: wim_landman@afew.org
Website: http://www.afew.org
7) Program Associate, HIV/AIDS and
Development // International
Center for Research on Women //
THE
ORGANIZATION:
ICRW's
mission is to improve the lives of women in poverty, advance women's equality
and human rights, and contribute to the broader economic and social well-being.
ICRW
accomplishes this, in partnership with others, through research, capacity
building, and advocacy on issues affecting women's economic, health, and social
status in low- and middle-income countries.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
position reports to the Team Director, and supports 3 to 4 senior technical
staff in the unit. Responsibilities include:
-quantitative
and qualitative data analysis;
-literature
reviews and other secondary data searches;
-writing
and editing of technical documents, presentations and proposals;
-representing
ICRW at external meetings;
-providing
management and budget oversight of assigned projects;
-providing technical assistance to field projects and coordinating with local and international partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Masters
degree in public health, development studies or social sciences with 1 to 2
years professional work experience in a developing country.
*Experience
with participatory methodologies, quantitative and qualitative data analysis,
along with proficiency in statistical software such as STATA or SPSS and
qualitative software such as Nudist, and fluency in French.
*Candidate
will have strong relevant computer (including Microsoft Office and the use of
online database applications) and communication skills, the ability to work
independently, organize, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; and be committed
to building an innovative portfolio of research and program work that addresses
the issues of gender and HIV/AIDS.
TO
APPLY:
MUST
send a letter of interest, resume, writing sample or original essay (maximum:
500 words; in English) discussing any topic of relevance to gender and HIV/AIDS
in the 21st century to:
Program
Associate, Director Human Resources, ICRW, 1717
Avenue,
NW
Website:
http://www.icrw.org.
8) Technical Advisor / SIPAA
DESCRIPTION:
Post:
Technical Advisor
Organization:
Support to the International Partnership Against AIDS
in
Location:
Duration:
1 and half-year contract renewable
The
post is unaccompanied
The
Rwanda Steering Committee of the Support to the International partnership
Against AIDS in Africa (SIPAA), made up of the Commission Nationale de Lutte
Contre le SIDA, the Department For International Development, the UNAIDS and
ActionAid all working in Rwanda) is looking for a self motivated, highly
qualified and competent candidate to fill up the vacant position of TECHNICAL
ADVISOR- SIPAA Project in Rwanda.
The
objective of the SIPAA project is to reduce poverty through curtailing the
spread and sharply reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS through support to the IPAA.
This project is funded by DFID.
It
aims to support the achievement of the IPAA goals and objectives at country
levels by building capacities, sharing experiences and strengthening
institutional responses to HIV/AIDS.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under
supervision of the ActionAid Rwanda and the Commision de Lutte Contre le SIDA,
the Technical Advisor (TA)
The
TA will develop, execute, and monitor strategies and activities aimed at
reducing and curtailing the spread and impact of HIV/AIDS in
S/he
will provide management support on partnerships and be responsible for
in-country day-to-day activities of SIPAA, including the management of risks
and constraints that may affect delivery of the programme objectives among
others.
The
jobholder will work in a Matrix Reporting Structure including reporting
relationships with the SIPAA Rwanda Steering Committee, the SIPAA and Regional
Team Leader in
QUALIFICATION:
-At
least a university degree in social and behavioural sciences or equivalent. A
Postgraduate knowledge in development studies will be added advantage.
-A
minimum of 3 years experience in senior level management, a deep understanding
of HIV/AIDS related issues, excellent leadership and management skills,
analytic and strategic skills, and fluency in both French and English is a
must.
-Additionally,
your experience in promoting and supporting networks, monitoring and impact
assessment will be an asset.
TO
APPLY:
Written
applications, supported by CV, should be forwarded to the Following address: martine.bagambi@undp.org.
Telephone:
00 250 510 623
Closing
date:
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted for copies of certificates and dates
of interviews later in the month of November 2003.
This
is an equal opportunity opening. Women
are encouraged to apply.
9) Laurance S. Rockefeller Fellowships /
The
Human Values,
date:
FELLOWSHIP
DESCRIPTION:
The
With
seminar and lecture courses, public lectures and symposia, a publication series
and the scholarly work of its faculty and visiting fellows, the University
Center fosters ongoing inquiry into important ethical issues in private and
public life.
The
A
central activity for the Fellows is participation with
Fellows
normally receive stipends of up to one-half their academic year salaries (not
exceeding a maximum stipend set each fall) for the fellowship period, which
extends from September 1 to July 1. The Fellows' home institutions are expected
to provide at least half of their salaries in addition to all benefits.
SELECTION:
A
selection committee of
*the
significance of their proposed research and its relevance to the purposes of
the
*the
quality of their previous research and their ability to benefit from the
activities of the
*the
contribution they are likely to make to higher education in the future through
teaching and writing about ethics and human values.
APPLICANTS
typically have a doctorate or a professional post- graduate degree and cannot
be in the process of writing a dissertation.
TO
APPLY:
For
fellowships beginning in September 2004, applicants need to submit all of the
following by
* a curriculum vitae;
* a scholarly paper written in the past three years;
* a statement (no more than 1,500 words) describing the
proposed research project;
* an information summary form, available at the
* two letters of reference sent directly to the
* a confidential statement on a separate sheet that
indicates the applicant's salary for the current academic year, what financial
support their home institution and other sources are likely to provide, and
what support they are likely to need from the University Center. This
confidential information will not be presented to the faculty committee.
Recipients
of the Laurance S. Rockefeller Fellowships for 2004-05 will be announced by
Application
material should be sent to the address below:
Visiting
Fellowships
304
Louis Marx Hall
Phone:
(609) 258-4798
Email:
values@princeton.edu
Visit
the website at http://www.princeton.edu/values
10) Director of Finance and
Administration / Center for Reproductive
Rights /
THE
ORGANIZATION:
The
Center for Reproductive Rights is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated
to promoting and defending women’s reproductive rights worldwide. We are the
only group of human rights lawyers focused exclusively on reproductive rights.
Founded
in 1992, the Center has defined the course of reproductive rights law in the
JOB
SUMMARY:
We
seek an experienced Director of Finance and Administration to join our
management team in
Salary:
$110K to $130K based on qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You
will provide leadership to our Finance and Administration areas including human
resources, information systems, purchasing, telecommunications, mailroom, and
facilities. A primary focus will be the development of a long-range fiscal plan
that supports the organization’s strategic plan.
You
will develop and implement effective fiscal and operational policies,
accounting systems, procedures, and controls; ensure complete, accurate, and
timely financial reporting and analyses; and work in partnership with program
staff to develop and monitor agency budgets.
REQUIREMENTS:
-Degree
in accounting or finance. CPA preferred.
-Minimum
of five years’ financial leadership experience in nonprofit organizations with
thorough knowledge of accounting practices/systems and FASB regulations
affecting nonprofit organizations.
-Sound
understanding of human resources practices, office management, and information
technology.
-You
must be an effective relationship builder with outstanding communication
skills, and demonstrated achievements building and managing a motivated team.
-Must
be a strategic, resourceful and proactive leader with proven ability to balance
sound fiscal management with program goals.
TO
APPLY:
Please
fax or e-mail cover letter and resume no later than
Lois
A. Mirabella, Search Consultant
Center
for Reproductive Rights
Fax:
(203) 333-4227
E-mail:
loismirabella@earthlink.net
Website:
http://www.reproductiverights.org
11) Executive Director / EASSI /
DESCRIPTION:
Organization:
Eastern African Sub-regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women
(EASSI)
Type
of Appointment: Four year renewable Contract
Location:
Our
client, Eastern African Sub-regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of
Women (EASSI), is a women’s organisation established to facilitate follow-up of
the implementation of the Global and African Platforms for Action for the
advancement of women within the Eastern African Sub-region. EASSI is looking to
fill the following vacant position. It
focuses on the enhancement of gender equity and social justice through
networking, research, capacity building and advocacy for women.
Applications
are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the
following position: Executive Director.
The
Executive Director will report to the Chairperson, Board of Directors and
provide a feminist conceptual leadership to the organisation.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*
Promote the Organisation regionally;
*
Programme development, implementation and monitoring;
*
Building effective networks with all EASSI stakeholders at national, regional
and international levels;
*
Development and management of human resources;
*
Provide intellectual support to programme managers and other staff members;
*
Resource mobilization;
*
Secretary to the Board of Directors;
* Ensuring
effective and timely implementation of Board Decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-A
Masters or higher Degree in a relevant field such as gender and development,
organisational management, economics, social sector planning and management,
law, human rights.
-Experience
in international networking and advocacy work.
-Proficiency
in the use of ICT and Microsoft office package.
-Minimum
5 years experience at senior level.
Additional
Skills relevant to the post:
In
addition to the qualifications and experience for the above post, the following
qualities would be considered beneficial:
*
An understanding of African Feminism and commitment to promotion of women
*
Gender analysis skills
*
High degree of maturity and integrity
* Excellent
command of spoken and written English.
*
Ability to communicate clearly.
*
Result & Team Oriented.
*
Ability to work under tight deadlines
*
Good interpersonal skills
*
Participatory Management
*
Ability to put ideas and opinions clearly and comprehensively in writing
*
Good change management skills.
TO
APPLY:
Closing
date for all applications is:
*A
detailed CV including an application letter and certificates should be
submitted to the address below.
*3
References are required. Independent reference checks will be carried out.
*
Only Short listed Candidates will be contacted.
*
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Associate
Director – Executive Recruitment
Email:
mbon@imul.com
Tel:
343 798
E-mail:
recruitment@unisis.org
Website: www.unisis.org
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