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There are 6 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Security Officer - Iraq (ACSI) +b
Message 2 - Security Officer - Iraq (ICAP) +b
Message 3 - Security Officer - Iraq (MEPPII) +b
Message 4 - Treasury Expert +b
Message 5 - Behavior Change/Communication Specialist +b
Message 6 - Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net
 
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Posted by: Tiffany Harris <tharris@chfhq.org>
Organization name: CHF International
Place of assignment: Iraq
Country of assignment: IQ
Job description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops, directs and coordinates security to support existing CHF/Iraq programs; Responsible for ensuring overall safety and security of the entire operation, including staff and personnel, equipment, and facilities; Responsible for coordination and effective management of day-to-day security functions; ensures implementation of appropriate safety and security measures; communicate with HQ regularly and provides security information as needed; trains staff and researches security concerns as they arise.
Coordinates security planning in-country; develops, reviews, and updates all security documents, tools, procedures, and equipment for appropriateness and effectiveness;
Coordinates, trains and maintains the guard force;
Continually reevaluates the security set up, and proposes and implements updates to it as the situation demands;
Disseminates information on CHF security policies and procedures to staff (most importantly the warden system, evacuation plans, and medical emergency protocols);
Conduct monthly Threat and Risk Assessment review and update procedures as required;
Present and explain to the staff the security procedures, update them on the situation
Ensure appropriate training for staff guard and driver training, organization protocol and representation such as answering of phones, information security, First Aid/CPR, personal security, travel security, etc.
Coordinate staff rotations between Iraq and Jordan including recommended levels of expatriate presence, in country transport security and maintenance of a secure in-country lodging plan;
Establish and maintain contacts with other security actors (PSD, MNF, US Embassy, NGOs, NCCI)
Qualifications and skills required: QUALIFICATIONS
3-5 years overseas professional experience;
including at least 2 years of developing country security management. Field
logistics experience is desirable however it is not a substitute for security
management background. Experience in Staff management; Practical and technical
knowledge of security program development and implementation; Strong
interpersonal skills; Willingness to live, work and travel in an extremely
unstable and dangerous political environment. Applicants from non-coalition
countries and applicants with dual citizenship are encouraged to apply
Education: Degree in International Development, International Relations, Logistics, or closely related field preferred. Significant experience may be considered in the absence of degree.
Language Skills: English fluency required, Arabic
proficiency a plus
Education: 5
Jobtype: 2
Submit your applications to: Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: hrrec@chfhq.org
Instructions to applicants: To apply, send cover letter, CV, and salary requirements to hrrec@chfhq.org. Refer to the code below
Follow up: 2
*** IMPORTANT **** Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
Posted by: Tiffany Harris <tharris@chfhq.org>
Organization name: CHF International
Place of assignment: Iraq
Country of assignment: IQ
Job description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops, directs and coordinates security to support existing CHF/Iraq programs; Responsible for ensuring overall safety and security of the entire operation, including staff and personnel, equipment, and facilities; Responsible for coordination and effective management of day-to-day security functions; ensures implementation of appropriate safety and security measures; communicate with HQ regularly and provides security information as needed; trains staff and researches security concerns as they arise.
Coordinates security planning in-country; develops, reviews, and updates all security documents, tools, procedures, and equipment for appropriateness and effectiveness;
Coordinates, trains and maintains the guard force;
Continually reevaluates the security set up, and proposes and implements updates to it as the situation demands;
Disseminates information on CHF security policies and procedures to staff (most importantly the warden system, evacuation plans, and medical emergency protocols);
Conduct monthly Threat and Risk Assessment review and update procedures as required;
Present and explain to the staff the security procedures, update them on the situation
Ensure appropriate training for staff guard and driver training, organization protocol and representation such as answering of phones, information security, First Aid/CPR, personal security, travel security, etc.
Coordinate staff rotations between Iraq and Jordan including recommended levels of expatriate presence, in country transport security and maintenance of a secure in-country lodging plan;
Establish and maintain contacts with other security actors (PSD, MNF, US Embassy, NGOs, NCCI)
Qualifications and skills required: QUALIFICATIONS
3-5 years overseas professional experience;
including at least 2 years of developing country security management. Field
logistics experience is desirable however it is not a substitute for security
management background. Experience in Staff management; Practical and technical
knowledge of security program development and implementation; Strong
interpersonal skills; Willingness to live, work and travel in an extremely
unstable and dangerous political environment. Applicants from non-coalition
countries and applicants with dual citizenship are encouraged to apply
Education: Degree in International Development, International Relations, Logistics, or closely related field preferred. Significant experience may be considered in the absence of degree.
Language Skills: English fluency required, Arabic
proficiency a plus
Education: 5
Jobtype: 2
Submit your applications to: Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: hrrec@chfhq.org
Follow up: 1
Instructions to Applicants: To apply, please send cover letter, CV, and salary requirements to hrrec@chfhq.org. Refer to code below.
Security Officer ICAP - code: FPO-SOI-ICAP-DS-1004
*** IMPORTANT **** Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
Posted by: Tiffany Harris <tharris@chfhq.org>
Organization name: CHF International
Place of assignment: Iraq
Country of assignment: IQ
Job description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops, directs and coordinates security to support existing CHF/Iraq programs; Responsible for ensuring overall safety and security of the entire operation, including staff and personnel, equipment, and facilities; Responsible for coordination and effective management of day-to-day security functions; ensures implementation of appropriate safety and security measures; communicate with HQ regularly and provides security information as needed; trains staff and researches security concerns as they arise.
Coordinates security planning in-country; develops, reviews, and updates all security documents, tools, procedures, and equipment for appropriateness and effectiveness;
Coordinates, trains and maintains the guard force;
Continually reevaluates the security set up, and proposes and implements updates to it as the situation demands;
Disseminates information on CHF security policies and procedures to staff (most importantly the warden system, evacuation plans, and medical emergency protocols);
Conduct monthly Threat and Risk Assessment review and update procedures as required;
Present and explain to the staff the security procedures, update them on the situation
Ensure appropriate training for staff guard and driver training, organization protocol and representation such as answering of phones, information security, First Aid/CPR, personal security, travel security, etc.
Coordinate staff rotations between Iraq and Jordan including recommended levels of expatriate presence, in country transport security and maintenance of a secure in-country lodging plan;
Establish and maintain contacts with other security actors (PSD, MNF, US Embassy, NGOs, NCCI)
Qualifications and skills required: QUALIFICATIONS
3-5 years overseas professional experience;
including at least 2 years of developing country security management. Field
logistics experience is desirable however it is not a substitute for security
management background. Experience in Staff management; Practical and technical
knowledge of security program development and implementation; Strong interpersonal
skills; Willingness to live, work and travel in an extremely unstable and
dangerous political environment. Applicants from non-coalition countries and
applicants with dual citizenship are encouraged to apply
Education: Degree in International Development, International Relations, Logistics, or closely related field preferred. Significant experience may be considered in the absence of degree.
Language Skills: English fluency required, Arabic proficiency a plus.
Education: 5
Jobtype: 2
Submit your applications to: Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: hrrec@chfhq.org
Instructions to applicants: To apply, please send cover letter, CV, and salary requirements to hrrec@chfhq.org.
Follow up: 2
*** IMPORTANT **** Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
Posted by: Terri Togashi <mteam.resumes@ibtci.com>
Organization name: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country of assignment: BD
Job description: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US-based international development consulting company, is seeking a Treasury Expert for a bank restructuring project in Bangladesh. IBTCI is currently implementing this bank restructuring project which seeks to turn around one of the state owned banks. A start date is expected by November 2004 and the assignment will last for one year with the possibility of extension.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct
a review of the banks treasury operations: debt and creditor, inter-branch,
and inter-department accounts
Analyze
liquidity and funding position
Develop
and implement procedures for asset liability management with a view to
minimizing the level of risky assets and reduction in high cost funding
Assist
other experts to draw up a comprehensive inventory of all the banks assets and
liabilities using the methodology developed by the team of experts
Prepare, review and submit his/her parts of the reports within
stipulated time
Advise
and assist the Managing Director on relevant issues
Ensure achievement of revenue targets
Qualifications and skills required:
Advanced university degree in business/finance/banking (preferably MBA or equivalent)
+10 years treasury experience; candidates MUST have significant line management experience in a treasury department at a commercial bank
Banking
sector experience in emerging markets, South Asia preferred
Education: 5
Job type: 2
Starting date: Immediate Opening
Submit your applications to: Mteam
Applications must be emailed to: mteam.resumes@ibtci.com
Instructions to applicants: TO APPLY:
Please send your cover letter, a detailed CV and 2-3 references by email to mteam.resumes@ibtci.com or fax to +1-703-749-0110 referencing TREASURY EXPERT in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.
Follow up: 1
*** IMPORTANT **** Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
Posted by: Nancy E. Woodruff <NWoodruff@COMFORCE.COM>
Scope of Work
Behavior Change/Communication Specialist
Policy, Evaluation and Communication Division
Office of Population and Reproductive Health
Bureau for Global Health
The Senior Behavior Change/Communication (BCC) Specialist will provide technical assistance to and oversight of the Office's current communication project, Population Communication Services (PCS), one of the Bureau_s largest cooperative agreements. Although housed in the PRH Office, this project currently provides technical services to USAID missions and host-country counterparts across the PHN sector (family planning, child survival, maternal health, HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases). The Senior BCC Specialist will serve as liaison between PCS, USAID/Washington and the USAID field missions who request PCS services.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience
· Advanced degree in communication, public health, social science or other relevant field.
· At least 10 years of experience in the design, administration, management and implementation of behavior change/communication programs in developing countries. Experience should include familiarity with budgets and financial plans, strategic planning, and work plan development.
· Demonstrated expertise in the theory, science and practice of behavior change/communication as it applies to health.
· At least 10 years of experience in the field of international health. Demonstrated understanding of family planning, maternal health, child survival, HIV/AIDS and/or infectious disease issues in developing countries.
· Demonstrated experience working directly with developing country program managers, policy makers, a broad array of health service providers, and community leaders to assess the behavior change/communication aspects of developing country family planning and health programs.
· Good interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively individually and as a team member.
· Demonstrated judgment, maturity, ingenuity and creativity to interpret strategy, analyze, develop and present work.
· Strong computer, verbal and writing skills.
· Spanish or French language skills preferred.
Salary $85, 210- $110,775
Submit CV AND Salary History/Biographical Datasheet to Ymelda Ramos at yramos@comforce.com and Erica Plascencia at eplascencia@comforce.com.
*** IMPORTANT **** Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
Job Vacancies from
AWID Resource Net
1) Chief, Governance, Peace and Security / UNIFEM /New York, NY, USA/Closing date: November 08, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Post
Level: P-5
Duration
of initial contract: ONE YEAR, RENEWABLE
Starting
date: 1 January 2005
Reporting to the Executive Director of UNIFEM, the incumbent will provide strategic advice and policy guidance in support of UNIFEM's work on Governance, Peace and Security (GPS). The Advisor's work is guided by UNIFEM's four-year (2004 - 2007) corporate plan in support of UNIFEM programming in developing countries, primarily through its 15 sub-regional programme offices.
See description of responsibilities at: www.unifem.org => ''About Us'' => ''Vacancies''.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced (post-graduate) university degree in development, international law, political science, public administration and related disciplines.
- Substantive policy expertise in governance, peace and security, as well as gender and key gender issues.
- Substantive knowledge and experience related to current policies and practices in the fields of governance, peace and security, including gender and conflict and the security-development nexus;
- Experience in advisory and/or management responsibilities related to governance, peace and security in developing countries, with expertise in one or more of the following: participation of women as candidates and voters; mainstreaming gender equality into post-conflict reconstruction; strengthening governance institutions, including institutional mechanisms for women;
- Proven experience in advocating for women's empowerment and rights in governance, peace and security, including in-depth knowledge of regional organizations and women's organizations working on governance, peace and security.
- Knowledge of UN policies and procedures.
- Strong communications skills, with proven expertise in writing cogent and convincing policy and programme documents for development practitioners;
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- 15 - 20 years of increasingly responsible professional experience at the national and international level, in the field of development, part of which have been acquired in the UN system.
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of other UN languages an asset.
TO APPLY:
Post
No.: 3043
Please apply ONLINE at: www.unifem.org => ''About Us'' => ''Vacancies''.
Or send a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, and a completed UN Personal History Form (p11) [http://www.unifem.org/docs/UN_Personal_History_Form.doc] to:
United
Nations Development Fund for Women
Attn:
Human Resources
304
East 45th Street, 15th Floor
New
York, NY 10017
United
States
Fax:
+1 212-906-6705
Closing date: NOVEMBER 08, 2004.
2)
National Director / National Network on Violence Against Women
(NNVAW) / South Africa / Closing date: November 03, 2004.
DESCRIPTION:
The National Network on Violence Against Women (NNVAW) is a non- profit-organisation (NPO) consisting of member organisations, individuals and government departments around the country. The NNVAW is a leading collaborative organisation in South Africa whose sole aim is to bring together organisations into a collective, to fight and end Violence Against Women (VAW).
The NNVAW is inviting a mature, dynamic and experienced person, with sound knowledge and technical skills in fund raising and solid understanding of South African and international NGO environment. The person should preferably be able to take up the position immediately and will perform the following duties:
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Develop and implement communication and marketing strategy
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Represent the NNVAW in forums, market and manage external relationships
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Manage the core - business and day to day activities of the NNVAW
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Perform the function of the Secretary to the NNVAW Board and its committees
-- Produce reports for the NNVAW.
REQUIREMENTS:
-- Extensive experience in Gender Activism and Advocacy
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Excellent networking skills with other South African NGOs, CBOs, government
departments and international institutions
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Strong communication, facilitation, co-ordination, research, advocacy and
report writing skills and experience
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Demonstrate leadership and management experience
--
Have a valid drivers license
- Appropriate three-year degree, Diploma or equivalent experience.
TO APPLY:
Applications including CV must reach the office by 3rd NOVEMBER, 2004.
Contact
Person: Minna Mashapa
P.O.
Box 72957 Lynwood Ridge 0040 South Africa
Tel:
+27 12 321-4959/4047/0075 Fax: +27 12 321 3119
Email: administrator@nnvaw.org.za
(cross-posted from gender-aids@eforums.healthdev.org)
3)
Expatriate Expert for Programme Approach (PA), Capacity Building
for Gender Mainstreaming (CBGM) Project / UNDP / Dhaka, Bangladesh / Closing date: November 19, 2004.
BACKGROUND:
Vacancy
Code: BGD/97/037 - Capacity Building for Gender Mainstreaming
Post Level: P-3/P-4
Duration: Up to June 2006 with possibility of extension
Capacity Building for Gender Mainstreaming (CBGM) Project is a UNDP assisted project executed and implemented by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA) of the Government of Bangladesh. It aims to promote Gender Responsive Governance through its two main components - engendering major civil service training courses and assisting MoWCA to formulate a programme approach to gender mainstreaming in Bangladesh.
The gender training component aims to incorporate a gender perspective in the curricula of key training courses of four major civil service training institutions, to develop and publish a general Gender and Development (GAD) training manual, and to provide training of trainers for a core group of trainers in the four partner institutions.
The programme approach component is a newly added component in which this advertisement for ''Expatriate Expert for Programme Approach'' is called for. It aims to facilitate the formulation process of a Programme Based Approach for Gender Mainstreaming in Bangladesh, a joint initiative of the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) and development partners. The project will therefore provide technical assistance and support MoWCA in its role of leading the formulation process. This component has been kept flexible to accommodate changes for this evolving process. Specific activities under this component will be developed and adjusted in response to identified needs of MoWCA as well as other development partners.
See description of responsibilities:
www.unops.org/web_forms/vacancy_view.asp?pmode=13&VacancyNo=670
REQUIREMENTS:
- Post-graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university preferably in social science with 15 years working experience and expertise in related areas (SWAp, GAD, Gender Institutionalisation, etc.)
- Knowledge and experience in the field of
sector-wide/programme approach mandatory, as well as proven organisational and
interactive capacity and strong documentation skills
- Sound knowledge about national and global
matters related to gender mainstreaming, international conventions, global
development goals and poverty reduction strategies
- Professional experience in working with
development partners in managing and implementing UNDP projects preferred
- Experience on global and South-Asian gender
issues preferred
- Fluency in written and spoken English
required, and
- Proficiency in computer skills especially MS Word, MS Excel and e-mail.
TO APPLY:
Vacancy
Code: BGD/97/037
Please submit documents to:
United Nations Office for Project Services (Ref: BGD/97/037/PA)
Regional
Office for Asia & Pacific
2nd Floor UNCC Building,
Rajadamnern Nok Avenue,
Bangkok
10200, Thailand
or Fax No: (66) 2 288 1013 or e-mail: vacanciesKL@unops.org Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Closing
date: 19 NOVEMBER 2004
4) Programme Officer: Project Development and Facilitation //
International HIV/AIDS Alliance // Brighton, UK // Closing date:
November 24, 2004.
DESCRIPTION:
The Programme Officer will work primarily with donors giving in the form of large restricted grant funding (governmental and multi-lateral donors, major foundations and corporate partners). The Programme Officer will make a direct contribution to the success of the overall resource mobilisation strategy, with responsibility for the account management of a portfolio of donors.
TO APPLY:
For further details about this position, see our 'What's New!' section on the Alliance website www.aidsalliance.org.
Closing
Date: Wednesday, 24 NOVEMBER 2004
(cross-posted from http://www.charityjob.co.uk)
5)
Medical/Technical Officer (Women and Youth) // World Health
Organization // Geneva, Switzerland // Closing date: November 26,
2004.
SUMMARY:
Grade:
P-5
Contract
type: Fixed-term appointment, two years
Responsibilities:
- To spearhead the development of strategies, policies and normative work to improve access from entry point to integrated prevention and treatment services by youth and women.
- To develop a range of treatment and prevention interventions that specifically address and cater for special needs of women, youth and adolescents, in low- and middle-income countries.
- To develop appropriate tools and indicators for evaluating access and use of integrated services by women and youth, and to help develop indicators of ART and prevention programme effectiveness that adequately reflect issues of youth and gender;
- To work with women- or youth-specific organizations to develop awareness campaigns and programmes of the particular issues affecting women and youth in mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS.
- To provide advice and support to senior management on women and youth-issues as affecting HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention.
- To convene and facilitate key global meetings and set up technical networks to foster better access to and use of integrated treatment and prevention services by women and youth.
- To participate to the development and promotion of joint strategies and capacity building on women and youth issues across WHO/HQ, Regional and Country Offices.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Medical degree or advanced university degree complemented by postgraduate training in public health, communicable/infectious diseases and control, women's studies.
- Knowledge and training in HIV/AIDS, with focus on issues related to women and youth and awareness of the factors which their vulnerability.
- Excellent knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment with particular reference to women and youth, of planning, management and evaluation of complex health interventions delivered through the public health sector.
- Familiarity and experience of gender issues and adolescent health.
- Strong interpersonal/representational skills; ability to facilitate/strengthen involvement and collaboration of a broad range of external partners in HIV/AIDS.
- Extensive experience in promoting and advocating for human rights with focus on women and youth.
- Experience in external relations at national and international levels, focusing on HIV community networks people affected and living with HIV/AIDS.
- Documented success in HIV/AIDS advocacy, campaigning, treatment, care and prevention issues.
- Excellent knowledge of English or French with a working knowledge of the other language and proven ability to communicate effectively and write clearly and concisely in one language.
For more information, please refer to:
http://erecruit.who.int/e-jobs/public/101899_75513487.pdf
TO APPLY:
Vacancy
Notice No.: HQ/04/TPS/FT485
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.
Deadline
for applications: 26 NOVEMBER 2004
6)
Director, International Legal Program / Center for Reproductive
Rights / New York, NY, USA / Closing date: December 31, 2004.
OVERVIEW:
We seek a lawyer with significant management, strategic development and substantive experience to lead our International Legal Program (ILP). S/he will supervise a staff of approximately nine people (currently, seven lawyers and two program assistants), lead the Center's international program work, including the continued implementation of the Center's 2004 to 2007 Strategic Plan, and participate on the Center's management team, composed of the President and five directors. S/he will report to the President and closely collaborate with the other directors.
There are five major components of the ILP Director's duties and responsibilities: strategic vision, planning and implementation; staff supervision and management; fundraising; budget planning and oversight; and external relations. Travel is required.
REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must possess impeccable professional credentials, a passion for the Center's mission, rigorous accuracy, a bold approach, and ability to excel in a high pressure environment.
S/he should be a strategic thinker as well as be attentive to detail and nuance. S/he must have achieved stature in international human rights or a closely related field. S/he must have superior presentation and public speaking skills. S/he should have excellent political judgment and a proven track record as a collaborator and consensus builder who has worked with organizations both in the United States and other countries.
For more information, please see:
http://www.reproductiverights.org/ab_employment.html#director
TO APPLY:
Please send (e-mail preferred) cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and contact information for three references by DECEMBER 31, 2004 to:
Joyce Munn
Center for Reproductive Rights
Fax: (212) 872-1451
E-mail: jmunn@globalnonprofit.com
Website: http://www.reproductiverights.org
(cross-posted from http://fdncenter.org)
7) Director, HIV/STI // EngenderHealth // New York, New York //
Closing date: November 12, 2004.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As Director of the HIV/STI Program you will provide strategic direction, technical/programmatic expertise and overall leadership to EngenderHealth's HIV/STI Program. You will also provide technical and programmatic guidance to country-based program efforts and manage global activities designed to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS and other STI's. You will supervise New York-based HIV/STI staff and work closely with them, as well as the VP for Programs, country managers, regional directors and other global program managers to set program priorities; ensure effective program design, implementation and evaluation; document best practices, lessons learned and efforts at going to scale; and secure funding for future HIV/STI projects at both the country and global level.
This position is part of the Program Management Team and as such participates in decisions regarding program priorities; strategic allocation of staff and other resources; monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the Programs Division performance; and synthesis and dissemination of new knowledge and lessons learned from the Division overall.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Graduate degree in public health/related discipline or professional degree in a health-related field;
* Ten to fifteen years' work experience in international HIV/STI program design, implementation and evaluation. Technical expertise and program experience in HIV/AIDS programming is required;
* Five years' experience in a managerial position with budget and supervisory responsibilities.
* A roll-up-the sleeves self-starter with a sense of humor, good judgment, the ability to work in a fast-paced, creative environment, and adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities;
* Excellent multicultural, interpersonal, and leadership skills including the ability to facilitate relationships and interact effectively with others inside and outside the organization;
* Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to speak and write for a range of audiences and purposes;
* Broad based knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues and programming, particularly in Africa and Asia;
* Technical expertise in several of the following as related to HIV/AIDS and other STIs;
* Knowledge and experience in clinical management of HIV/AIDS and other STIs is highly desirable;
* Proven track record for fund-raising including proposal development and managing donor relations;
* Experience with USG RFA/RFP development preferred;
* Established networks in the HIV/AIDS field;
* Demonstrated strategic planning and program implementation experience;
* Excellent financial and human resource management skills and sound judgment;
* Demonstrated leadership working with technical advisors and technical experts, as well as collaborating with developing country counterparts in the governmental and NGO sectors;
* Demonstrated experience managing and coaching individuals and teams for achieving results;
* Competency (R3/S3) in Spanish or French is highly desirable.
TO APPLY:
Please submit your full, current CV and a cover letter stating the position of interest and salary requirements to:
EngenderHealth
Human Resources
440 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Fax: (212) 561-8082
E-mail: hr@engenderhealth.org
Last
Day to Apply: Friday, NOVEMBER 12, 2004
Website: http://www.engenderhealth.org
(cross-posted from http://fdncenter.org)
8) Internships / Femmes Africa Solidarite (FAS) / Geneva,
Switzerland / Closing date: January 10, 2005.
DESCRIPTION:
Femmes Africa Solidarite (FAS), an NGO based in Geneva, Switzerland, has four positions of internship for any person, male or female, starting in February 2005. The candidate must be interested in actively participating in a gender biased conflict resolution and peace building in Africa.
FAS aims to create, strengthen and promote the leading role of women in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. These aims and objectives are carried out through a number of women actively working in various parts of Africa. The intern is expected to carry out the following functions in collaboration with other members of staff in a small office in Geneva:
- assist in the publication of FAS advocacy news letters and other documents;
- write funding projects and compile budget summaries for FAS's collaborative programs with donor institutions;
- assist in the planning of FAS training workshops;
- carry out research work of other NGOs in the field, initiatives to implement the Beijing Plan of Action in Africa, and current events affecting women in Africa;
- represent FAS at working sessions and commissions when necessary;
- other administrative tasks such as communication via letter, e-mail, and fax with FAS board members, other African NGOs, and grassroots organizations.
The internship period must be at least 5 months and can be extended by mutual consent.
The successful candidates are expected to make their personal arrangement for board, lodging and other expenses while serving as interns, as the position is UNPAID. However, FAS could be of assistance in arranging affordable accommodation. Please note that the costs of living in Geneva are high and can run up to US$1000 per month.
TO APPLY:
Please address your applications to:
Femmes Africa Solidarite
8, rue du Vieux-Billard
P.O. Box 5037
1211 Geneva 11, Switzerland
Tel: 41 22 3288050
Fax: 4122 328 80 52
E-mail: info@fasngo.org
Last
day to apply: JANUARY 10, 2005
For more information about FAS, please consult: http://www.fasngo.org
(cross-posted from idealist.org)
9) Political Director / The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force /
Washington, DC, USA / Closing date: December 01, 2004.
THE ORGANIZATION:
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is the national organization that builds grassroots political power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in order to attain complete equality.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Political Director is the primary political and public policy strategist for the Task Force. This position oversees public policy and political activities to build the grassroots power of the LGBT community. The Political Director serves on the management team and contributes to the overall strategic direction of the Task Force.
See detailed description of responsibilities at:
http://www.thetaskforce.org/aboutus/politicaldirector.cfm
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum of seven years senior-level experience in national and/or state political and public policy arenas required; experience with federal agencies preferred;
* Minimum of four years experience in a senior management position, including staff supervision of multiple employees;
* Demonstrated ability to think and act in a politically strategic manner, and to develop both proactive and reactive strategies for building political power;
* Experience working in coalitions and strategic partnerships with national LGBT and allied organizations preferred;
* Understanding of federal and state legislative, appropriations, and regulatory processes preferred;
* Excellent writing and oral communication skills required, including public speaking before large audiences;
* Experience working in a multi-cultural environment where commitment to diversity based on race, ethnic origin, gender, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression is an important institutional value. And ability to work cross-department and with senior management staff to implement activities;
*
Spanish language ability, in addition to English, desired, and
* A minimum two-year commitment is expected.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and resume addressing your experience with the position's responsibilities and describing your interest in being a member of the Task Force staff. If possible, please submit the names and affiliations of three references.
To submit via email, please send to (political@thetaskforce.org) and use ''Political Director'' in the subject line.
Submit a hard copy cover letter and resume to:
Human
Resources Department
ATTN:
Political Director
1325
Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Closing
date: DECEMBER 01, 2004
Website: http://www.thetaskforce.org/aboutus/politicaldirector.cfm
10)
Government Affairs Coordinator / The National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force / Location: Washington, DC, USA / Closing date:
December 01, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Government Affairs Coordinator is responsible for crafting and carrying out strategies to channel federal funding and attention to the unmet health and human service needs of the LGBT community.
* In conjunction with senior staff and allies, develop plans to win federal funding and other program initiatives to meet the unmet and ignored health and human service needs of LGBT individuals and communities;
* Build and maintain relationships with high-level federal government officials, local and state LGBT and social justice organizations, national policy coalitions, and national advocacy organizations;
* Work in partnership with state and local LGBT organizations and allies to identify federal funding and program initiatives of potential benefit to the LGBT community and LGBT organizations;
* Represent well the Task Force's vision and mission to a wide range of audiences, including colleagues, appointed officials and elected olicy-makers, and local, state, and national activists;
*
Participate in fundraising for programmatic work from foundations and major
donors; and
* Develop written materials for activists, funders, board, and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum of four years experience in national political and policy areas required;
* Three years experience working in or with U.S. federal agencies (Health and Human Services, Justice, Education, etc.) required, and understanding of the federal legislative, appropriations, and/or regulatory processes required;
* Understanding of the relationship between the federal government and local/state organizations and allies, and how organizations can benefit from this relationship;
* Experience working in coalitions and strategic partnerships with national LGBT and allied organizations preferred;
* Excellent writing and oral communication skills required;
* Experience working in a multi-cultural environment where commitment to diversity based on race, ethnic origin, gender, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression is an important institutional value; and ability to work cross-department to implement activities;
*
Spanish language ability, in addition to English, desired; and
* A minimum two-year commitment is expected.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and resume addressing your experience with the above responsibilities and describing your interest in being a member of the Task Force staff. If possible, please submit the names and affiliations of three references.
To submit via email, please send to (political@thetaskforce.org) and use ''Govt. Affairs Coordinator'' in the subject line.
Submit a hard copy cover letter and resume to:
Human
Resources Department
ATTN:
Political Director
1325
Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Closing date: DECEMBER 01, 2004.
Website: http://www.thetaskforce.org/aboutus/govtaffairs.cfm
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Research Officer, Humanitarian Policy Group / Overseas
Development Institute / London, UK / Closing date: November 15, 2004.
DESCRIPTION:
The Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) at ODI is one of the world's leading teams of independent researchers and information professionals working on humanitarian policy issues. It has a unique capacity to combine high-quality policy analysis with dialogue and debate.
This post will work primarily on issues within our 'Humanitarian programming: enhancing operational response' cluster of work. This work aims to promote the development of practical programming strategies that address some of the key dilemmas in the design and delivery of humanitarian assistance. A key theme is also the need to deepen understanding of the real experience of people in crises and how people survive, or fail to, and what the contribution of humanitarian aid is to their survival.
Recent work in this cluster has focused on the links between HIV/AIDS and humanitarian action, measuring impact, the use of cash and vouchers in emergencies and agricultural rehabilitation. The research programme for 2005/6 is still being finalised but will probably include:
- Further work on the use of cash and vouchers as mechanisms for relief in emergencies
- A study on the role of remittances in crises
- Work on the role of markets
The postholder will be expected to contribute to these projects and to work with colleagues to take forward the work of the cluster as a whole in the development of further research.
In addition to providing research assistance, the successful applicant will be expected to liaise with key stakeholders in these projects, undertake some routine administration, as well as draft written publications and papers.
The applicant will need to be willing to travel extensively and to spend significant periods of time doing field based research in emergency environments. This will need to include a willingness to visit difficul
