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DEVJOBS List of Jobs – May 29, 2004
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There are 5 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Non-Timber Forest Products Expert +b
Message 2 - Field Office Director - Pakistan +b
Message 3 - Senior Level Managers - Gaza/ West Bank +b
Message 4 - Business Development Coordinator +b
Message 5 - Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net
Non-Timber Forest Products Expert +b
Posted by: Johanna Buitelaar (johanna.buitelaar@adas.co.uk)
Organization name: ADAS International
Place of assignment: Kosovo
Job description: To give a short term input (approximately 30 days) to their project 'Agri-business Development Unit' in Kosovo. The specialist should have a good knowledge of herbs (medicinal and edible), wild fruits and berries (particularly blueberries, rose hips and juniper) and wild/cultivated mushrooms. The specialist knowledge should include the technical aspects of processing these products to meet market requirements i.e. mushroom drying, berry refrigeration/freezing and packaging.
Qualifications and skills required: Degree level qualifications are required along with at least 3 years experience of working in this area. The position is open to EU nationals as it is a European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR) project and Balkans experience would be a benefit.
Starting date: June/July
Salary range: Fees Negotiable based on a five day working week
Submit your applications to: Johanna Buitelaar
Applications must be emailed to: johanna.buitelaar@adas.co.uk
Instructions to applicants: Please send C.V's by e-mail
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Field Office Director - Pakistan +b
Posted by: "McGuane, Judy" <JMCGUANE@savechildren.org>
Save The Children, an international relief and development agency, seeks a Pakistan Field Office Director (FOD) to be responsible for strategic planning, overall programmatic direction and growth, and management of all personnel and operations for Pakistan Programs. Along with the FOD Afghanistan Programs, s/he is also responsible for joint operations of the Pakistan Afghanistan Field Office (PAFO), including administration, finance, and personnel. The FOD reports to the Area Director, and also liaises closely with Home Office staff to guide the Pakistan Program and Field Office activities in keeping with Agency strategies and policies. The FOD represents SC/US values and principles to both staff and external audiences, including advancing the situation of women and other disadvantaged groups during recruitment and subsequently in the workplace. Programs currently being undertaken by the Pakistan Program focuses on women's reproductive health and neonatal health. Masters' Degree in an area related to the work of Save the Children preferred; minimum of six years' overseas experience including in a management capacity in development work; and experience managing and directing field operations. Strong interpersonal, team building and representational skills. Proven track record of program development and fundraising; experience with financial and grants management and budgets; prior experience working cross-culturally; and knowledge of best practices in sectoral programs of health, education, micro-finance, and emergency response.
Please forward resume and salary requirements to: jmcguane@savechildren.org
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Senior Level Managers - Gaza/ West Bank +b
Posted by: HRREC@chfhq.org
Organization name: CHF
Job description: Duties may include: Overall management and implementation of a variety of community development programs with cross-cutting themes targeting women and youth (including small infrastructure development, employment generation, water and sanitation, waste management, environmental improvement, youth empowerment, democracy and governance, and agriculture); Oversee program’s technical team and administrative staff; Serve as representative of the program to donors, NGOs, communities, municipal officials, private sector, and other stakeholders; Monitor and track program progress and achievement of work plan goals; Liaise with headquarters and prepare program reports for submission to US-based director and donors; Provide financial management oversight, analyze budgets and projections, and advise HQ on budget expenditures; Develop new programs. This position reports to the Country Director.
Qualifications and skills required: Minimum requirements: At least 5 years of program management experience in the Middle East; experience in the West Bank/Gaza strongly desired; solid experience working with international donors, preferably USAID; able to work well under pressure; previous work experience in a conflict environment preferred; track-record in working collaboratively with international and local staff; demonstrated cultural sensitivity; strong leadership and team-building skills; experience leading program start-up and close-out operations; strong understanding of political context of the region.
Language(s) required: English fluency; Arabic fluency strongly desired. Education required: Master’s degree in a related field, or bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience.
CHF does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic, including, race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or citizenship. We welcome and encourage candidates of all nationalities to apply.
To be considered,
interested and qualified candidates should submit the following to hrrec@chfhq.org: cover letter with salary history/ requirements and date
available, resume
Resumes must be received by July 1, 2004
Specify Job Code: FPO-SMG-FD-504
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Business Development Coordinator +b
Posted by: Terri Togashi
Organization name: IBTCI
Place of assignment: Vienna, VA, US
Job description: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US based international development consulting company, is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to work with the Banking and Finance Practice in our Vienna, VA home office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
With a primary focus on the Banking and Finance Practice, responsibilities include:
• Recruit experts for EOIs, proposals, projects and staff consultancies.
• Coordinate and prepare expressions of interest, including recruitment, partnering, non-technical writing and production.
• Coordinate proposal efforts
• Non-technical writing.
• Conduct research.
Qualifications and skills required: QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters Degree in International Affairs, Economics, Business / Business Administration, Area Studies or other relevant area.
• Two to four years of work experience.
• Excellent writing, research and organizational ability.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate strict attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
Starting date: May 24, 2004
Instructions to applicants: Please send your cover letter, a detailed CV, salary history and 2-3 references by email to mteam.resumes@ibtci.com or fax to +1-703-749-0110 referencing “BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
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Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net
1) Forum Manager / AWID / Toronto, ON, Canada / Closing date:
June 09, 2004.
BACKGROUND:
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is a dynamic international membership organization that connects, informs and mobilizes people and organizations committed to achieving gender equality, just and sustainable development and women’s human rights. AWID’s goal is to cause policy, institutional and individual change that will improve the lives of women and girls everywhere.
One of AWID's most important activities is its International Forum. Hosted every two to three years since 1982, this event has become the largest recurring conference on gender and development and women’s human rights. The Ninth International Forum on “Re-inventing Globalization” was held over four days in Guadalajara, Mexico in October 2002. AWID hosted more than 1,400 women and men from over 105 countries. Activities at the Forum ranged from thought-provoking debates to practical skills-building sessions, from a market place offering the latest resources to mentorship programs for young women. Our next International Forum - our tenth - will be held in Bangkok, Thailand in October 2005.
We are currently seeking to hire a Forum Manager who will be responsible for the coordination of this major event. This is a fixed-term position running from July 2004 through January 2006 based at AWID's Secretariat in Toronto, Canada.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Forum Manager your major responsibilities would include:
* With Executive Director and International Planning Committee, contribute to the development and planning process for the program elements and content of the Forum, also managing the overlap of program and logistics;
* Implement all aspects of the Call for Presentation process from compiling mailing lists to setting up an internal system to track and manage the proposals;
* Oversee the implementation of the marketing and communications strategy for the Forum;
* Develop and oversee an efficient registration system, including design of the registration process, procedures and reporting;
* Manage and oversee interns recruited specifically for the Forum;
* Manage all aspects of the "access fund" where grants are provided to support international participation;
* Oversee Forum budget, keeping Executive Director apprised of revenue flows, expenditures and revenue shortfalls impacting on the budget;
* Coordinate AWID staff and volunteers for Forum implementation;
* Direct and coordinate all elements of the Forum on-site, including the logistics, staff, volunteers, and local partners;
* Oversee production of the post-Forum outputs such as reports, videos etc.;
* Write the Forum’s final report for internal learning as well as the reports for funders.
REQUIREMENTS:
* 3 – 5 years of increasing responsibility in event management or significant participation in 1 – 2 events involving 500+ participants;
* Demonstrated experience or knowledge of gender and development or women's rights issues;
* BA/BS or 5 years related work experience;
* Demonstrated success in managing complex detailed projects;
* Superior organizational and administrative skills;
* Superior interpersonal and cross cultural skills;
* Able to both supervise and work in a team;
* Able to work under pressure and according to a strict timeline;
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Access (database management);
* Advanced written and oral communication in English, including presentation skills;
* Experience working in Thailand an asset;
* Spanish, French and/or Thai language skills an asset.
TO APPLY:
Please send your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to:
Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID)
Re: Forum Manager
215 Spadina Ave, Suite 150
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2C7, Canada
Fax: 1-416-594-0330
Email: jp@awid.org
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2004.
We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AWID encourages, promotes, and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
For further information about AWID please visit our website at: www.awid.org.
2) Gender and Development Trainer/Adviser // Association pour la Recherche et la Formation en Agro-Ecologie (ARFA) // Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso // Open until filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Gender and development trainer/adviser, Association pour la Recherche et la Formation en Agro-ecologie (ARFA), Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso for a Burkinabe NGO established to research and promote a new range of sustainable and agriculturally sound agricultural practices aimed at improving the standard of living of rural communities as well as addressing critical environmental issues.
Working alongside an animatrice, you will support activities in the field which are women focused, particularly gardening, sheep fattening and other income generating activities, contribute towards the development of appropriate audio visual materials, and train staff on relevant gender issues.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: 2 year contract/living allowance/flights/ accommodation/medical and personal insurance/outfit and resettlement grants.
REQUIREMENTS:
The post requires a woman with an appropriate academic background, knowledge and experience of gender and development issues (preferably in Africa), skills and training in group animation (including the use of audio-visual equipment), and good French, together with an ability to work with limited means and in difficult circumstances.
TO APPLY:
REF: BF/14
Full job description and APPLICATION FORM available from: www.internationalservice.org.uk => “Jobs” => “Current available jobs”
=> “Burkina Faso”.
Completed application forms to be returned to:
by post to:
Recruitment Coordinator
International Service Hunter House,
57 Goodramgate York YO1 7FX, United Kingdom
by email to: applications@unais.org.uk.
If you would like any further information, contact Recruitment Coordinator, Stella Hobbs, shobbs@unais.org.uk. Interviews will take place in the UK - accommodation provided and travel reimbursed to maximum of £350.
3) Head of the Anti-Trafficking Assistance Unit / Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) / Austria, Vienna / Deadline: June 01, 2004.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Office of the Special Representative for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings is looking for:
A qualified candidate who, through the Special Representative, will assist and advise OSCE participating States in the implementation of the OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings and the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons.
Your duties will be to assist and advise the Special Representative in his/her overall anti-trafficking mission and work in supporting OSCE participating States in the development and implementation of their national plans of action. For more detailed description of responsibilities, please see: http://www.osce.org/employment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced university degree.
- Extensive experience in the human rights field, with involvement in human trafficking issues and/or practical law enforcement or prosecutorial experience in human trafficking, including several years in a managerial/senior/policy-making role.
- Practical knowledge of working with or on behalf of victims of trafficking. Experience in anti-trafficking training would be an advantage.
- Excellent managerial skills. Resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgement.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds whilst remaining impartial and objective.
- Professional fluency in English and preferably working knowledge of another OSCE official language.
- Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail.
- Willingness to travel.
TO APPLY:
Vacancy number: 552004. This post is open for secondment.
Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States. Candidates are requested to apply through the OSCE desk of their Ministry for Foreign Affairs: Please refer to: http://www.osce.org/employment.
Deadline for Applications: 01 JUNE 2004.
4) Gender and HIV/AIDS Thematic Advisor in the Asia-Pacific Region //UNIFEM // New Delhi, India // Closing date: June 02, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Post Level: ALD-4
Duration of initial contract: One year
Expected duration of assignment: Renewable
Starting date: 1 July 2004
Duty station:
New Delhi, India
Percentage of travel: 25%
Under the overall direction and guidance of the Chief of Asia-Pacific and the Arab States Section and in close consultation with the Regional Programme Directors of UNIFEM New Delhi, Bangkok and Suva Offices as well as Advisor, Gender and HIV/AIDS, the incumbent will be responsible for technical support to UNIFEM’s work on Gender and HIV/AIDS in the region.
Key areas of responsibility:
• Technical Support;
• Management Support;
• Resource mobilization;
Reporting Requirements:
• Produce 6-monthly and annual reports that feed into the tracking and monitoring of UNIFEM corporate Strategy and Business Plan, as well as regional SBPs.
• Prepare reports to donors on any cost-sharing projects managed by the staff member ensuring compliance with specific reporting requirements.
For detailed description of responsibilities, please refer to:
http://www.unifem.org => “About Us” => “Vacancies.”
REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidates must possess a post-graduate degree in development studies or a related area with a focus on gender studies and/or human rights.
- Should have demonstrated management experience in the field of gender and development and have previous experience in programme management and coordination.
- Experience (at least 5 years) at the senior management level working on gender/HIV/AIDS.
- Experience in working with the UN, other international organizations, government or NGOs;
- Knowledge of the Asia-Pacific Region;
- Should possess strong conceptual understanding of the issues surrounding women’s empowerment, gender analysis, human rights and HIV/AIDS;
- Leadership and management skills and ability to work as part of a team;
- Should have strong analytical, communications and reporting skills;
- Proficiency in English is required.
TO APPLY:
Please send your application, including the UN Personal History Form (available at: http://www.unifem.org/docs/p11.pdf, http://www.unifem.org/docs/UN_Personal_History_Form.doc) to:
Attn: Jorge Baglietto
United Nations Development Fund for Women
304 E45th Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017, USA
Fax: +1 (212) 906-6705
Application deadline: 2 JUNE 2004.
5) Chief Technical Advisor / UNIFEM / Almaty,
Kazakhstan / Closing
date: June 02, 2004.
VACANCY DETAILS:
Post No.: 10274
Post Level: A-4
Duration of initial contract: One year
Expected duration of assignment: Renewable
Starting date: 1 July 2004
Duty station:
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Percentage of travel: 30%
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of EUR and CIS and reporting on a day to day base for project coordination and regional collaboration to the Regional Programme Director for the CIS and in consultation with the Thematic Advisors based in New York, the Chief Technical Advisor will ensure the timely and synergetic implementation of the project “Women’s Right to land and Sustainable Livelihood in Kyrgyzstan”.
For background information and detailed description of responsibilities, please refer to: http://www.unifem.org => “About Us” => “Vacancies.”
REQUIREMENTS:
- Post graduate degree in social sciences, international law, development studies, and/or gender studies, or similar.
- Programme development and management. Development and gender mainstreaming.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of practical experience with gender, development issues and/or human rights work. Experience in gender work, initiative and sound judgment, dedication to the UN principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different nationalities and cultural background; ability to work under conditions of extreme pressure and difficult living conditions. Practical experience in managing project and human resources, result based management and demonstrated ability to motivate staff and work in a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work with governmental bodies as well as civil society organizations on the advancement of women and equal rights issues.
- Fluency in English and Russian is required. Knowledge of other languages of CIS is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
- Good computer skills in Windows environment, knowledge of Internet communications and command of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).
TO APPLY:
Post No.: 10274.
Please send your application, including the UN Personal History Form (available at: http://www.unifem.org/docs/p11.pdf,
http://www.unifem.org/docs/UN_Personal_History_Form.doc) to:
Attn: Jorge Baglietto
United Nations Development Fund for Women
304 E45th Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017, USA
Fax: +1 (212) 906-6705
Application deadline: 2 JUNE 2004.
6) Short-Term Consultancy in Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents and Youth / Pan American Health Organization / Washington, DC, USA / Closing date: May 28, 2004.
SUMMARY:
VACANCY NOTICE: 04-303
This is a Short Term Consultancy of no more than 3 months.
Salary is $3,500 per month.
Duty Station: Washington, D.C.
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Advisor on Adolescent Health and under the technical guidance of the FCH/CA Unit Chief, the professional will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following assigned duties:
1.- Revise the technical content and the CD Rom bibliography for training providers of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Adolescents and educators of adolescent couples, which will be launched in the Nicaragua meeting "State of the Art in Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents and Youths," to be held 2-6 August, 2004.
2.- Revise the technical content of the norms that provide attention to Sexual and Reproductive Health in Adolescents with an emphasis on the prevention of pregnancies and the prevention and treatment of STI-HIV/AIDS, which will be presented at the meeting.
3. - Update the technical document "LAC Profile on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Adolescents and Youth" for the Nicaragua meeting.
4. - Coordinate the Nicaragua meeting along with UNICEF, UNFPA, YouthNet and other organizations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Health Sciences; a Master in Public Health from an accredited university with experience in sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and youth will be an asset. Must have experience in national programs and in clinical assistance in health services.
- 3 years combined experience, national and international, in the subject of sexual and reproductive health.
- Fluent in Spanish, intermediate level of English.
TO APPLY:
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ON-LINE PERSONAL HISTORY FORM AT: www.paho.org => “Job Opportunities” => “Professional Positions”
=> “Apply Now”.
NOTE: A WRITTEN TEST AND/OR INTERVIEW MAY BE HELD FOR THIS POST. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF THEY ARE UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION.
7) Advocacy Adviser, Global Coalition on Women and AIDS / UNAIDS / Geneva, Switzerland / Closing date: June 04, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Vacancy Notice No.: UNAIDS/04/FT138
Grade: P-4
Contract type: Fixed-term appointment
Duty Station: GENEVA, Switzerland
Main tasks and responsibilities of the Position:
- To raise the profile and effectiveness of the Global Coalition on Women and AIDS and to intensify awareness of the issues the Global Coalition promotes.
The Global Coalition on Women and AIDS is an informal grouping of partners and organizations working to mitigate the impact of AIDS on women and girls worldwide.
Full description of responsibilities is available at: http://www.unaids.org/en/about+unaids/human+resources.asp => “UNAIDS Professional Vacancies.”
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Social Sciences or related field. Current knowledge of development issues with particular emphasis on HIV/AIDS and gender.
- Strong writing skills and excellent representational abilities. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS epidemic. Strong understanding of advocacy and public relations processes. Expertise in media relations at international level. Familiarity with variety of policy environments. Knowledge of the UN system desirable.
- Minimum of eight years of advocacy and communications experience, mostly in HIV/AIDS or gender. Knowledge of communications strategies and implementation, including development of key messages.
- Fluency in English required and in other UN languages highly desirable.
TO APPLY:
Vacancy Notice No.: UNAIDS/04/FT138
ONLINE APPLICATIONS are strongly encouraged. Please visit UNAIDS's recruitment website at: http://www.unaids.org/en/about+unaids/human +resources.asp. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Deadline for applications: 4 JUNE 2004.
Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under- represented member states are particularly encouraged. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
8) Regional Adviser, AIDS and Sexually Transmitted
Diseases / World
Health Organization / Cairo, Egypt / Closing date: May 31, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Vacancy Number: EMRO/04/FT143, Grade: P-5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment, duration:
two-years
Duty Station: CAIRO (Egypt)
Under the supervision of the Director, Communicable Disease Control, the incumbent will:
1. Develop and evaluate the Regional Programme on HIV/AIDS and STDs
- Advise the Regional Director on all matters related
to HIV/AIDS and STDs
- Ensure close cooperation with other areas such as Communicable Disease Control, Laboratory Services, Nursing, Health Education, and Research Promotion and Development.
- Prepare medium term programme, budget proposals evaluation methodology and routine and special reports and documents.
2. Provide technical support to national authorities
for national programmes on prevention and control of HIV/AIDS/STD
- Carry out situation analysis and rapid assessments
- Develop HIV/AIDS/STD control plans
- Advise on effective implementation of programmes
- Assist in monitoring and evaluation
- Identify and recruit candidates for short term
assignments
3. Implement Regional and Intercountry activities on
HIV/AID/STD
- Identify priority subjects and objectives for
meetings and workshops
- Prepare plans programme and budget
- Facilitate the organization of meetings and
workshops
- Follow-up on the recommendations
4. Undertake related duties as required such as:
- Promote development of training and research
- Participate in technical meetings as a
representative of WHO
- Establish and maintain good working relations within
organizations
- Act for another regional staff when necessary
5. Ensure implementation of HIV/AIDS/STD Regional Strategic Plan at regional and national levels.
- Initiate activities to reach targets of Strategic
Plan
- Provide technical support and advice to countries to
implement the Strategic Plan at national level
- Ensure proper follow-up and evaluation of progress
in implementation of Strategic Plan
- Develop new Strategic Plan once the current one ends
6. Coordinate with international bodies, organizations
and partners
- Coordinate with UN system organizations and other
partners
- Provide technical support and advice to countries to have better opportunities for resource mobilization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Medicine or other health science and postgraduate degree in public health or epidemiology at postgraduate level. Training in control of communicable diseases and HIV/AIDS and STDs, desirable.
- Sound Knowledge of project development and management, ability in health situation analysis, communication skills and ability to establish harmonious working relations with national and international colleagues. Knowledge of WHO programmes and policies, desirable.
- Extensive experience in planning implementation and evaluation of multi-disciplinary public health programmes and communicable disease control including HIV/AIDS/STD at senior level, including five years of international experience. Experience in developing countries.
- Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English. Working knowledge of French and/or Arabic is an advantage.
TO APPLY:
Vacancy Number: EMRO/04/FT143
ONLINE APPLICATIONS are strongly encouraged. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Closing Date: 31-05-2004.
Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under- represented member states are particularly encouraged. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
9) Program Assistants, Africa Education Initiative Ambassadors’
Girls’ Scholarship Program (AEI-AGSP) / Winrock International /
Arlington, VA, USA / Closing date: June 11, 2004.
DESCRIPTION:
Winrock International is recruiting applicants for (2) proposed positions of Program Assistant for Leadership Development’s Scholarship Management and Training Unit (SMTU):
1) Southern Africa Region
2) Central and East Africa Region
The Program Assistants will provide support to the Africa Education Initiative (AEI) Ambassadors’ Girls’ Scholarship Program (AEI-AGSP) in Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone Southern Africa. The positions will be based in Arlington, Virginia and are contingent upon funding.
SOUTHERN REGION includes: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of the Congo, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia.
CENTRAL AND EAST AFRICA REGION includes: Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
SUMMARY OF POSITIONS:
The Program Assistants will assist with the implementation and backstopping of activities under the AEI-AGSP in approximately 8 countries in the Southern Africa region/Central and East Africa region. The AEI-AGSP supports scholarships and mentoring programs for socially, physically, and economically disadvantaged girls in Africa. They will be responsible for liaison with a variety of NGO partner organizations to ensure timely, high quality, and transparent implementation of project activities as well as coordination with program contacts at various embassies and USAID/Washington. International travel required (20%).
These positions REQUIRE theoretical knowledge of education and development and practical expertise in postcolonial Southern African/ Central and East African countries. The ideal candidates will have excellent written and oral language abilities in English and French and/or Portuguese and experience in applying theoretical knowledge and independent critical thinking.
Full description of responsibilities is available at:
http://www.winrock.org/who/current_job_listings.cfm.
TO APPLY:
Applicants should send resume and cover letter referencing:
- HRM/SAPA (for the Southern Africa Region Program
Assistant position) and
- HRM/CEPA (for the Central and East Africa Region Program Assistant position) by JUNE 11, 2004 to: jobs@winrock.org.
Website: http://www.winrock.org.
10) Gender Issues Adviser / The Commonwealth
Secretariat / Suva, Fiji
Islands.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Ref.: G/SPF 030
DUTY STATION: Development and Economic Policy
Division, Pacific Forum Secretariat, Suva, Fiji Islands
DURATION: Two years
START DATE As soon as Possible
The role of the Development and Economic Policy Division is to facilitate sustainable development and increasing self-reliance in Forum island countries through policy analysis, advice and coordination, and the provision of specialised economic assistance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Gender Issues Adviser will be responsible for:
* advocating awareness of gender as a critical component of sustainable development and to providing training on gender issues to senior government officials in Forum Island governments, in collaboration with other relevant regional and international organisations;
* undertaking analysis (in collaboration with governments, regional organisations and development agencies) of key social/gender policy issues and activities in the region to promote strategic and integrated approaches to meso and macro policy development in line with the main mandates of Forum Secretariat;
* providing advice and technical assistance in support of the implementation of the gender strategy endorsed by the Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP), including the continued development of harmonised institutional approaches to integrating gender policies and programmes within CROP member organisations;
* strengthening, and providing support for, networks of government and non-government organisations (NGOs) in Forum Island Countries in order to enhance capacities to conduct crosssectoral policy analysis and to advocate increased gender equality;
* advising on the development of project-specific gender strategies and plans to ensure that gender is integrated into program/project activities with adequate awareness of the resources required for successful implementation;
* producing and promote a Pacific focused materials to increase understanding and awareness of the gender issues, and update existing materials as required;
* the effective representation of the Forum Secretariat at meetings;
* other duties appropriate to skills and qualifications as required, from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* at least 5 years relevant work experience in th
