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There are 6 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Senior Administrative, Financial, and Procurement Specialist +b

Message 2 - Senior Enterprise Development Adviser +b

Message 3 - Senior Policy Adviser +b

Message 4 - Senior SME and Start-Ups Financing Adviser +b

Message 5 - Business Development Coordinator +b

Message 6 - Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net (Part 1)

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Message 1

Senior Administrative, Financial, and Procurement Specialist +b

Posted by: Wendy Gush <wgush@deloitte.com>

Organization name: Emerging Markets Group, Ltd.

Place of assignment: Lebanon

Country of assignment: US

Job description: Emerging Markets Group, an independent firm associated with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, has a 20 year history of serving donor clients, international lending agencies and governments in developing countries. Our mission is to apply business expertise for sustainable development and to improve people’s lives. We are shortlisted for an EU-funded project which will provide support to the SME division of the Ministry of Economy and Trade. We seek an Administrative, Financial, and Procurement Expert who will ensure that all procurement activities in connection with the SME Programme are carried out in accordance with EC requirements. Particular attention should be devoted to the modalities foreseen in the Financing Agreement to the provision of grants to the BDS centers. The expert will help coordinate administrative tasks between the Ministry and the selected Lebanese groupings and/or institutions. The expert will provide a substantial input to the reporting process of the SME Division with regard to activities of the SME Programme. Equally, the expert will provide all financial and administrative inputs to reports related to the present service Contract.

Responsibilities:

· Support the MoET procedures for the administrative, finance, and procurement aspects of the Programme.

· Acquaint counterpart staff with EC regulations, procedures and formats.

· Ensure that all of the Programme related procurement activities are carried out in accordance with EC requirements.

· Support the SME Division in the various administrative and contractual tasks in connection with the development of the selected BDS centers.

· Set up monitoring systems and carry out financial monitoring of third party institutional agencies supported by the Programme.

· Support the Division in elaborating and coordinating the Programme’s related tendering processes.

· Provide advice and guidance to the selected BDS centers in procurement related tasks and financial reporting.

· Maintain and continuously update complete administrative and financial files on all the Programme’s related contracts.

· Provide administrative, procurement, and budgetary inputs to reports required under the present service Contract (under the supervision of the Senior Policy Advisor).

Qualifications and skills required:

· A university degree (or equivalent) in finance and accounting, preferably with a major in auditing.

· EU or MEDA national only.

· 10 years’ experience in the field of financial management with at least five years of demonstrable professional experience in procurement, contract, and financial management in international donor projects, at executive level.

· Knowledge of EU procedures concerning tenders, procurement, payments, contracts, and programme accounting.

· Fluency in English. Able to communicate in French.

Education: 4

Jjobtype: 2

Applications must be emailed to: emergmarkets@emergingmarketsgroup.com

Instructions to applicants: To Apply: Please submit your CV to http://www.emergingmarketsgroup.com. EOE M/F/D/V

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Message 2

Senior Enterprise Development Adviser +b

Posted by: Wendy Gush <wgush@deloitte.com>

Organization name: Emerging Markets Group, Ltd.

Place of assignment: Lebanon

Country of assignment: US

Responsibilities:

· Support the MoET in designing a blueprint for a national network of sustainable SME business support services.

· Assist the MoET in developing calls for proposals for the creation of specialized SME centres. Develop terms of reference encompassing target entrepreneurs; performance, and sustainability requirements. In cooperation with procurement staff, liaise with selected centres to facilitate the draft and implementation of grant contracts.

· Advise the MoET in designing a range of national support schemes in connection with BDS centres (training and accreditation of business counselors, etc.).

· Provide technical and management guidance to the BDS centres supported by the Programme.

· Advise the SME Division on the required short-term expertise needed to complete the gradual development of new market functions. Provide support in coordinating short-term input.

· Ensure overall coherence in the establishment of the SME support network, combining existing and newly developed centres.

· Support the SME Division in developing an effective monitoring system of the Programme’s institutional sub-beneficiaries with the aim of improving the GoL’s level of response and support to their development needs.

· Support the Ministry of Economy and Trade in developing training needs analysis and training programmes, using a mix of formal training, study tours, and on-the-job training.

Qualifications and skills required:

· Degree in economics or related field (alternatively with engineering degree) or equivalent with at least 15 years’ professional experience.

· EU or MEDA national only.

· At least three years’ experience in managing a European best practice enterprise development agency in Europe having achieved partial financial self-sustainability.

· Previous advisory experience with regional or national governments of at least three years in the field of SME support instruments; design and establishment of relevant support mechanisms.

· Knowledge and experience of specific start-up entrepreneurs training and support instruments, including financial mechanisms.

· Three to five years’ previous experience in development projects in a related field, preferably on EC funded programmes and at executive level.

· Preferably, two/three years past professional experience in a MEDA country.

· Fluency in English with excellent writing and editing skills (essential). Able to communicate in French.

Education: 4

Jobtype: 2

Applications must be emailed to: emergmarkets@emergingmarketsgroup.com

Instructions to applicants: To Apply: Please submit your CV to http://www.emergingmarketsgroup.com. EOE M/F/D/V

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Message 3

Senior Policy Adviser +b

Posted by: Wendy Gush <wgush@deloitte.com>

Organization name: Emerging Markets Group, Ltd.

Place of assignment: Lebanon

Country of assignment: US

Responsibilities:

· Provide technical input in the design and formulation of policies in the field of SMEs and entrepreneur development. Present regular briefs on policy options, measures to be taken; problems encountered, etc., to the Director General and the Head of Division.

· Provide technical input in the elaboration of a legal and regulatory framework for SME development.

· Coordinate overall tasks, and the responsibilities between long-term advisers and short-term experts, in agreement with the Head of SME Division. Monitor the mobilization and the technical input of short-term experts.

· Support coordination and effective working procedures with the staff and Contractor involved in the implementation of the EC funded quality Programme.

· Provide mentoring to the Head of Division and the Policy Manager on a day-to-day basis on technical issues and project coordination. Ensure mechanism for knowledge transfer for long-term benefit, including formal training of the Ministry’s permanent staff, study tours, on-the-job training, etc.

· Ensure overall coherence in the implementation of the Programme’s three components. Support Head of Division in establishing monitoring and evaluation parameters as well as reporting formats to be used by institutional sub-beneficiaries.

· Support the Head of Division in drafting, consolidating, and editing activity reports and planning documents.

· Develop strong linkages with key local agencies having a stake in SME development.

· Support MoET in developing linkages with EC specialized SME support institutions and government counterpart organizations.

· Act as Team Coordinator of the long-term advisory team members both from a technical and administrative point of view.

· Ensure timely and comprehensive reporting required by the present services Contract.

Qualifications and skills required:

· Post graduate degree in economics should be most desirable and an advantage.

· EU or MEDA national only.

· At least five years’ involvement in the development of a policy and regulatory framework in the field of private sector development, preferably within the EU and enlargement countries, at ministerial level, in more than one country.

· In-depth knowledge of European best practice SME support institutions with previous involvement either at design or management stage.

· Previous experience in designing and formulating SME policies, preferably at ministerial level and preferably with previous experience in the MENA region.

· At least three years’ previous experience in development projects in a related field, preferably on EC funded programmes and at executive level.

· Fluency in English with excellent writing and editing skills (essential). Able to communicate in French.

Education: 4

Jobtype: 2

Applications must be emailed to: emergmarkets@emergingmarketsgroup.com

Instructions to applicants: To Apply: Please submit your CV to http://www.emergingmarketsgroup.com. EOE M/F/D/V

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Message 4

Senior SME and Start-Ups Financing Adviser +b

Posted by: Wendy Gush <wgush@deloitte.com>

Organization name: Emerging Markets Group, Ltd.

Place of assignment: Lebanon

Country of assignment: US

Responsibilities:

· Provide support in analyzing the range of factors and problems hindering SME financing.

· Advise in designing and formulating development strategies and support mechanisms to improve the status of SME financing in Lebanon.

· Support GoL and relevant institutional stakeholders in developing or improving entrepreneur financing support schemes.

· Advise MoET and GoL counterparts in the streamlining of legislation pertaining to the development of efficient SME financing mechanisms.

· Assist MoET in consolidating and monitoring the Programme developments in connection with the third component (Kafalat).

· Advise the SME Division on the required short-term expertise needed to design and implement the range of support mechanisms.

· Provide management guidance to business support centers to help them develop finance facilitation advisory units.

· Provide direct mentoring to a selection of supported entrepreneurs (as an integral part of the training process of the Lebanese finance advisory staff).

· Ensure coherence with other EC funded SME support programmes and EIB initiatives in Lebanon.

· Develop monitoring systems to enable the Division to better respond to evolving needs.

· Support the Ministry of Economy and Trade in developing training needs analysis and training programmes, using a mix of formal training, study tours, and on-the-job training.

Qualifications_and_skills_required:

· Degree in economics, finance business administration or related field. Alternatively, degree in business administration or equivalent, with at least 15 years professional experience.

· EU or MEDA national only.

· Substantial and proven experience (of about 10 years) within the financial sector (SME department of a bank or specialized SME financial institution).

· Previous knowledge and experience in financial business counseling to entrepreneurs at various development stages.

· Very familiar with credit appraisal processes with at least three years’ experience in this field.

· At least three years’ previous experience in development projects in a related field, preferably on EC funded programmes and at technical and/or management level.

· Fluency in English with excellent writing and editing skills. French desirable.

Education: 4

Jobtype: 2

Applications must be emailed to: emergmarkets@emergingmarketsgroup.com

Instructions to applicants: To Apply: Please submit your CV to http://www.emergingmarketsgroup.com. EOE M/F/D/V

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Message 5

Business Development Coordinator +b

Posted by: Terri Togashi <ttogashi@ibtci.com>

Organization name: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.

Country of assignment: US

Job description: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US based international development consulting company, is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to work in our Vienna, VA home office in the Washington, DC area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit experts for proposals and projects

• Coordinate and prepare expressions of interest, including partnering, non-technical writing and production.

• Coordinate proposal efforts

• Non-technical writing.

• Conduct research.

Qualifications and skills required:

• 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.

Education: 5

Jobtype: 2

Starting date: 11-12-04

Deadline for submission of applications: 11-15-04

Submit your applications to: mteam.resumes@ibtci.com

Applications must be emailed to: mteam.resumes@ibtci.com

Instructions to applicants: TO APPLY:

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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Message 6

Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net (Part 1)

1) Chief, Africa Section / UNIFEM / New York, NY, USA / Closing date:

November 16, 2004.

SUMMARY:

Post Level: P-5

Duration of initial contract: ONE YEAR, RENEWABLE

Starting date: 1 January 2005

Duty station: NEW YORK

Percentage of travel: 15%

The Chief of UNIFEM's Africa section provides strategic and policy guidance to UNIFEM programmes in support of gender equality and women's human rights in the region. The Chief oversees the work of UNIFEM's five sub-regional programme offices in Senegal, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Rwanda. The Chief reports to the Deputy Director for Programmes.

See detailed description of responsibilities at:

http://www.unifem.org/index.php?f_page_pid=143&f_vacancy_pid=21

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Advanced university degree, in development studies or social sciences, with special emphasis on gender and development issues. Proven familiarity with current theories and issues related to gender equality, women's human rights, human security and human development.

- In-depth knowledge of gender equality and women's rights programming, including involvement in implementation of national and regional initiatives to forward the Beijing Platform for Action; proven expertise and work experience in at least one of UNIFEM's key thematic areas;

- Track record of building strong partnerships to advance social justice; Demonstrated ability to produce timely, quality outputs, including reports, resource materials, speeches and other documentation; Good presentation skills; Sound judgment/analysis with capacity to develop creative solutions and balance multiple demands; Concrete experience in managing and mentoring staff and building strong teams in a multi-cultural environment; In-depth familiarity with financial management systems in a de-centralized environment; Ability to work with current IT platforms.

- A minimum of 15 years of programme development and supervisory experience, including responsibilities for managing teams of at least 10 - 15 staff and de-centralized field networks at for international and/or regional organizations. Previous and proven record of excellence for designing and managing development programmes in Africa also required. Previous work experience in the UN system or with inter-governmental or bi-lateral development assistance organizations desirable.

TO APPLY:

Post No.: 4335. Please send a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, and a completed UN Personal History Form (p11) 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

Contact Focal Point: unifem.vacancy@undp.org

Application deadline: 16 NOVEMBER 2004

The UN Personal History Form (p11) is available at:

http://www.unifem.org/docs/p11.pdf,

http://www.unifem.org/docs/UN_Personal_History_Form.doc

Website: http://www.unifem.org/ => ''About Us'' => ''Vacancies.''

2) Project Director, Gender and Age Mainstreaming / The Women's

Commission for Refugee Women and Children / New York, NY, USA /

Closing date: November 30, 2004.

BACKGROUND:

The Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children is an advocacy and expert resource organization working on behalf of refugee and displaced women, children and adolescents around the world. The Commission, based in New York, conducts research, documents findings, provides technical assistance and undertakes advocacy. The Commission is beginning a two-year initiative (Partnering with UNHCR to Advance and Reinforce Gender and Age Mainstreaming) designed to advance and reinforce the effectiveness of UNHCR's efforts to promote the protection of refugee women and children.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Project Director, in collaboration with Women's Commission and UNHCR staff, will be responsible for managing all facets of Partnering with UNHCR to Advance and Reinforce Gender and Age Mainstreaming (Project). The Project Director will develop a workplan, manage the project budget, undertake and coordinate project activities including field travel, research, analysis and reporting. The Project Director will collaborate with Women's Commission staff on advocacy to advance protection through by disseminating best approaches to gender and age mainstreaming.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in international affairs, political science, nonprofit management or related field.

* Minimum seven years progressive work experience in refugee protection and humanitarian assistance.

* Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in gender, age, refugee protection, refugee law and UNHCR.

* Excellent writing and communication skills, including synthesis of research findings, policy analysis and reports to donors.

* Proven record of effective project management, demonstrating the ability to ensure that projects are carried out on time, within budget and producing products of excellent quality.

* Ability to coordinate and guide a diverse set of project participants at different geographical locations.

* Strong administrative and organizational skills.

* Proven record as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and diplomacy.

* Excellent written and spoken English; working knowledge of either French or Spanish or other relevant languages highly desirable.

* Experience managing complex projects and deadlines involving different partners.

* Previous experience in budgeting and financial reporting.

TO APPLY:

Please submit resume and salary requirements to:

Mary Jane Escobar-Collins, Office Manager

E-mail: Marye@womenscommission.org

Deadline to apply: NOVEMBER 30, 2004

For more information, please see:

http://www.womenscommission.org/about/employment/PD.htm

3) Geneva Liaison / The Women's Commission for Refugee Women and

Children / Geneva, Switzerland / Closing date: November 30, 2004.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Geneva Liaison (part-time) will represent the Women's Commission and work on advancing its advocacy positions with UNHCR and other elevant Geneva-based agencies by maintaining a consistent organizational presence with Geneva-based agencies and supporting the visits of U.S.-based staff to Geneva.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serve as liaison and advocate for Women's Commission positions with UNHCR and other relevant agencies and coalitions based in Geneva, such as the UN Human Rights Commission, International Organization for Migration, and International Council of Voluntary Agencies;

* Act as spokesperson on critical protection issues faced by displaced women and children;

* Participate in strategic planning on the advancement of Women's Commission advocacy priorities in international fora;

* Monitor UNHCR implementation of Guidelines on the Protection of Refugee Women, Guidelines on the Protection and Care of Refugee Children, and other policies of relevance to the Women's Commission's mandate;

* Participate in policy analysis and development on emerging issues;

* Prepare advocacy letters, in collaboration with Director, External Relations, and other WC staff;

* Participate in field missions with UNHCR and Women's Commission staff as requested;

* Assist Project Director, Gender and Age Mainstreaming, as requested;

* Update Women's Commission staff regularly about Geneva-related advocacy.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in international affairs,

political science or related field, or law degree.

* Minimum 3-5 years progressive work experience in refugee protection.

* Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in UNHCR policies, procedures, and field operations as well as gender and age issues in the humanitarian context.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills: the proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners on all levels and the ability to write successful advocacy pieces and policy analysis papers.

* Solid diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships in a cross-cultural professional environment.

* Strong organizational skills: the ability to work independently and collaborate with colleagues in different geographic locations.

* Excellent written and spoken English, working knowledge of French highly desirable.

* Solid Computer skills: ability to work effectively and accurately with MS Word, Excel, email and Internet applications.

TO APPLY:

Please submit resume and salary requirements to:

Mary Jane Escobar-Collins, Office Manager

E-mail: marye@womenscommission.org

Deadline to apply: NOVEMBER 30, 2004

For more information, please see:

http://www.womenscommission.org/about/employment/geneva1104.htm

4) Internship, Special Youth Programme / UNFPA / New York, NY, USA / Closing date: November 15, 2004.

SPECIAL YOUTH PROGRAMME:

This programme seeks to recruit young people from developing countries to join UNFPA Headquarters in New York for an internship for up to 6 months. This programme is designed to give youth from developing countries opportunities at appropriate levels of the organization to engage youth in policy development and programming; To help build the capacity of young people in addressing population, sexual and reproductive health, gender, and HIV/AIDS issues, especially in the context of achieving the Millennium Development Goals most relevant to young people; and to sensitize both the young people and UNFPA staff on various modalities of working together to address adolescent and youth issues.

The internship programme will run from January to July 2005

HOW WILL THE INTERNSHIP WORK?

Selected interns will develop a working relationship with UNFPA staff working on the assignments that might include:

• Providing inputs on UNFPA programmes and policies on young people

• Participating in project/programme reviews within Technical Support Division or Geographic Divisions

• Attending cluster meetings, and other UNFPA meetings as appropriate

• Providing briefings to relevant units as needed

• Assisting in updating the UNFPA website on adolescents and youth

• Preparing youth reports as needed

• Providing relevant inputs to meetings of the Youth Advisory Panel

• Consulting/Coordinating with other members of the Youth Advisory Panel on various youth issues

THE CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF CANDIDATES INCLUDE:

• Youth aged 20-24 years old

• Established interest and dedication to development issues through previous experiences or affiliation with a youth network or NGO working on development issues

• Leadership and advocacy skills (based on background and profile) that may be established through endorsement and assessment

• Basic understanding of issues of importance to UNFPA and what the organization stands for

* Commitment to return to home country to undertake follow up work with young people

FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:

In addition to development opportunities to experience working with a UN agency such as UNFPA, all qualified candidates will be provided the following benefits:

• Cost of travel from and back to the country of origin

• Assistance in obtaining necessary visa to the United States

• Health insurance

• Housing arrangements

• Subsistence allowance (for meals and other basic needs)

• A work station

• Opportunities to be mentored by UNFPA staff members on various issues of interest to the interns

• Administrative assistance as required on a daily basis

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should send a current resume (C.V.); a cover letter identifying their technical skills and interests with an explanation of how the internship matches the applicant's career goals or why they should be considered for the internship; and UN P-11 form with indicated references to youthprogramme@unfpa.org. (P.11) form is available at: http://www.unfpa.org/about/employment/documents/p-11.doc

A special committee, composed of three representatives from various units of the Fund will serve as the screening body for candidates.

CLOSING DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2004

For more information, please see:

http://www.unfpa.org/about/employment/syp-internship.htm

5) Technical Adviser on Reproductive Health Training and Management/ UNFPA / Dakar, Senegal / Closing date: November 30, 2004.

DESCRIPTION:

Within the context of UNFPA's efforts aimed at alleviating poverty and improving people's lives, and under the overall policy and operational direction of the CST Director, the incumbent will contribute to enhancing national capacity to mobilize and obtain social and political support for national policies and programmes in the field of RH training and management, as well as to building regional capacity to supply technical support in this area.

Among other duties she/he will:

- Assure availability and use of technical information to improve the effectiveness and quality of national reproductive health programmes;

- provide technical support to the UNFPA country programme cycle;

- cooperate with countries in conducting analyses of reproductive health problems and existing and potential responses to them;

- assist countries in assuring the priority of reproductive health in SWAPs, health sector reforms and PRSPs;

- analyze, synthesize and disseminate lessons learned in RH;

- contribute to enhancing national and regional capacity to design and manage improved/expanded RH programmes;

- advocate for collection, analysis and use of basic RH information;

- support country studies of service effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Medical or Nursing Degree

* Advanced studies equivalent to at least the MPH in RH management

* Studies in health economics desirable

* At least ten years of increasing responsibility in top level management of national RH programmes

* At least five years experience in advising other countries on management of RH programmes, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa

* Extensive knowledge of all aspects of organization and management of RH services including situation analysis, planning, monitoring and evaluation, adolescent reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, logistics.

* Extensive knowledge of gender and cultural issues relating to RH required. Competence in socio-cultural assessment and behavioural change communication an asset

* Familiarity with UN development programmes and working methods, and particularly with UNFPA policies and programming procedures, desirable

* General knowledge and understanding of population issues

* Language requirements: Excellent knowledge of French (speaking, drafting, reading) and English (speaking, reading). Portuguese desirable.

For more details, please see:

http://www.unfpa.org/about/employment/va-fpa-094-2004.htm

TO APPLY:

Candidates must complete a United Nations Personal History (P.11) form, available at: http://www.unfpa.org/about/employment/documents/p-11.doc

The completed form should be sent by e-mail to UNFPA Recruitment & Staffing Branch as an attachment to cst@unfpa.org quoting the vacancy announcement number: VA/FPA/094/2004. Closing date for applications is 30 NOVEMBER 2004.

Website: http://www.unfpa.org/about/employment/va-fpa-094-2004.htm

6) Consultant, ''Gender and Migration'' Cutting Edge Information

Pack/BRIDGE / Closing date: November 15, 2004.

DESCRIPTION:

Gender and Migration is the theme of the upcoming BRIDGE Cutting Edge Information Pack. BRIDGE is looking for a consultant to write a 20-25 page Overview on gender and migration to form part of this pack, and advise on other elements of the pack. We are seeking a consultant with:

- southern focus and implementation perspective

- clear lively non-academic writing style

- understanding and knowledge of both conceptual issues and practical action around gender and migration in relation to development

The pack will include:

- overview of internal and international movements of people and gendered patterns of these

- examining the forced/voluntary distinction and the debates around trafficking

- positive and negative impacts of migration on livelihoods and gender relations

- drawing out implications for development policy and practice

Concept note for the Cutting Edge Pack, and Terms of Reference for the Overview Report writer, can be obtained from s.jolly@ids.ac.uk. Examples of previous BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs are available on http://www.bridge.ids.ac.uk/reports_gend_CEP.html

The consultancy will last a total of 24 days and should commence in early January 2003.

TO APPLY:

If you are interested, please submit the following by 15th NOVEMBER to s.jolly@ids.ac.uk your:

- CV

- two unedited writing samples, preferably related to this topic and/or of a comparable length (20-25 pages)

- daily rate

- dates of availability

Susie Jolly

Gender Communications Officer

BRIDGE - Gender and Development Information

e-mail: s.jolly@ids.ac.uk

fax: 44-1273-691647 att. Susie Jolly

Check out our websites: Extensive gender and development material www.siyanda.org BRIDGE reports online www.bridge.ids.ac.uk

7) Senior Program Officer / The International Women's Health

Coalition (IWHC) / Nigeria / Closing date: December 13, 2004.

THE ORGANIZATION:

The International Women's Health Coalition (IWHC), a nonprofit organization, promotes the health and rights of women and girls worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY:

- Primary responsibility for advancing, implementing and monitoring the Nigeria program, including its grants and technical assistance portfolio.

- Cultivate relationships with Nigerian and regional colleagues and other stakeholders, and maintain substantial knowledge of issues, policies, contacts, and social movements and networks within the region.

- Work with SPO, Africa on regional strategy development and implementation, and participate in other institutional projects.

- Represent IWHC in international fora and with other agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Advanced training in health or social sciences or the equivalent experience (a minimum of 10 years), with particular attention to sexual and reproductive rights and health programs, policies, or social movements. Knowledge of and experience with these issues in Africa (preferably Nigeria/West Africa) with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the region.

* Demonstrated expertise in at least one of IWHC's thematic priorities: youth health and rights, sexual rights and gender, access to safe abortion. Knowledge of and experience in policy advocacy, development and implementation (including the UN consultative processes).

* Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with colleagues from diverse perspectives, and backgrounds; experience with organizational development, including leadership transitions, and financial resources mobilization.

* Experience in grant making and program management.

* Excellent analytic, writing and interpersonal communications abilities (in English). Knowledge of French or Portuguese desirable.

* Proficient in using Word and the web; Excel skills desirable.

* Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, manage multiple and competing priorities, and handle detail. Work to optimize teamwork, learning and efficiency.

* Strong judgment, flexibility, sense of perspective, and humor.

* Ability to travel up to 30% of the time. Must have green card or U.S. citizenship and no travel restrictions.

TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter (including ref. #SPON110401) and resume NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 13, 2004 to: Cheryl Blackwell, fax: 212-979-9009 or via email (in MS Word) to: recruitment@iwhc.org.

DESIRED START DATE: As soon as possible.

For more details, please see: http://www.iwhc.org/jobs.cfm

8) Administrator / The Network Women in Development Europe (WIDE) / Brussels, Belgium / Closing date: November 15, 2004.

THE ORGANIZATION:

WIDE is a European network of gender specialists, women active in NGOs and human rights activists working to monitor and influence international economic and development policy and practice from a critical feminist perspective.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Part-time post (50% initially, possibly rising to 70%). Starting January 2004

The Administrator is a key member of the WIDE Secretariat. In particular, the successful applicant will work closely with the Executive Director to manage the office's financial and administrative affairs and will also be expected to work as an active member of the team at WIDE.

* Financial planning and management including budgeting, planning and strategic allocation of resources to the organisation's programme and activities;

* Preparation of financial reports and relevant sections of narrative reports for donors;

* Preparation of documents for the external book-keeping company and the external auditors;

* Preparation, organisation and follow up of Steering Group and General Assembly meetings (preparing agenda, minutes, financial reporting, reimbursements, etc.) and any other meetings related with the organization;

* Office management (including personnel administration).

QUALIFICATIONS:

* You have at least 5 years of professional experience in financial management and administration preferably in the non profit sector;

* You are able to work independently and able to take initiatives whilst you are also able and enjoy working in a team;

* You must be willing to undertake other tasks as requested;

* Fluent in English and either French or Dutch;

* Good working knowledge of MS Office, Internet;

* You must be legally able to live and work in Belgium.

Also desirable:

* A good knowledge of Belgian legislation related to organizational and personnel administration;

* Project design, monitoring and evaluation skills;

* A strong interest in women's organisations and the feminist movement.

TO APPLY:

CVs with covering letter in English should be emailed to info@wide-network.org by Monday 15 NOVEMBER, 2004. Please state clearly in the subject line your name and the position you are applying for.

Interviews will be held early-mid December in Brussels.

For further information about WIDE please see our website: http://www.wide-network.org, http://www.eurosur.org/wide/Structure/Job112004.htm

9) Gender Equality Specialists / Cowater International – Women

Defining Peace Project / Sri Lanka / Closing date: November 15, 2004.

DESCRIPTION:

Cowater International Inc. is presently looking for team members for an upcoming tender for a project in Sri Lanka. The project team will include a combination of short term and longer-term experts. As per Canadian International Development Agency staffing requirements only Canadian citizens or residents of South Asian r