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Message 1 - Chief of Party-Makassar, Indonesia +b
Message 2 - Honduras Country Representative/Title II Chief of Party
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Message 3 - Agribusiness Specialist +b
Message 4 - Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net
 
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Posted by: Catherine Hayes <chayes@acdivoca.org>
Organization name: ACDI/VOCA
Country of assignment: ID
Job description: ACDI/VOCA, an international economic development and consulting firm, seeks a Chief of Party for a position in Makassar, Indonesia. The Chief of Party will be responsible for all aspects of project management and oversight of the SUCCESS Alliance, a USAID-funded public-private partnership with the cocoa industry to improve cocoa production and marketing in Indonesia. The COP will oversee all activities and all expat and local staff in the main office in Makassar and five field offices from January 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005.
Specific Tasks:
•Oversee the modification and implementation of program activities designed to increase farmer incomes by improving cocoa production and marketing.
•Oversee staff managing specific program components, including: farmer field school training, media/communications outreach, farmer organization development, and marketing and quality improvement.
•With other staff and consultants, develop and manage sustainability plan, focussing on increased commercialization of activities and local private sector involvement.
•Oversee monitoring and evaluation system and efforts to make necessary changes to M&E reporting and design to meet USAID requirements for economic impact data.
•Oversee all aspects of administrative and financial management and ensure compliance with ACDI/VOCA and USAID policies and regulations.
•Liaise, coordinate and communicate with the cocoa industry and various stakeholders and partners, including current and potential donors.
•Oversee closeout process of SUCCESS Alliance activities and offices.
•Develop proposals for follow-on activities that address constraints along the entire cocoa value chain.
Qualifications and skills required: Ideal candidate qualifications:
•Leadership and innovation skills
•Market experience and ability to work productively with industry counterparts;
•5-10 years field experience in agribusiness;
•Strong experience working on USAID-funded programs;
•Experience with farmer training, business development services, enterprise and/or organization development;
•Strong private-sector orientation, experience with public-private partnerships, experience with cocoa;
•Experience in Indonesia and/or SE Asia a plus, Bahasa Indonesia language skills a plus.
Education: 4
Jobtype: 2
Starting date: 1/2005
Submit your applications to: International Recruiter
Applications must be emailed to: roster@acdivoca.org
Instructions to applicants: Submit CV and salary history to roster@acdivoca.org. Please put ATTN: Makassar COP in subject line. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted. EOE.
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.
Honduras Country Representative/Title II Chief of Party +b
Posted by: Catherine Hayes <chayes@acdivoca.org>
Organization name: ACDI/VOCA
Country of assignment: HN
Job description: ACDI/VOCA seeks a Country Representative and Chief of Party for its new Title II food aid project in the departments of Copan, Ocotopeque, and Santa Barbara in Western Honduras. The COP will be responsible for the oversight, implementation, and coordination of a sub-grant form World Vision to ACDI/VOCA for a 2-year coffee farming and agri-business project.
Over the course of this project, ADCI/VOCA will train 2,000 smallholder coffee farmers using the Farmer Field School approach. Training will focus on maximizing production quantity and quality, proper post-harvest handling techniques, and organic farm management skills. Training in sampling, business management, processing, and marketing will also be provided to producer groups of coffee, with a focus on production and export of specialty coffee. Training will also be provided to 600 fruit and vegetable producer groups in the development and implementation of market-oriented production plans.
Duties Include:
•Establish ACDI/VOCA office in Honduras in
coordination with Headquarters Office and within requirements of the Government
of Honduras
•Oversee coordination between all ACDI/VOCA Honduras activities
•Collaborate with consortium partners to coordinate
activities and ensure that ACDI/VOCA’s requirements as a sub-grantee are met
•In coordination with technical staff, develop
training curriculum and schedule
•Provide and/or supervise the provision of technical
assistance and training, where and when appropriate
•Promote and oversee staff capacity-building
•Ensure that both USAID and ACDI/VOCA programmatic and financial rules and reporting requirements are followed.
•Identify new business opportunities and coordinate new business initiatives with HQ.
Qualifications and skills required: Required Background:
•A minimum of 7 years of overseas experiences implementing
development projects
•Knowledge and record of compliance with USAID
regulations and reporting requirements
•Experience managing a food aid program desirable
•Previous experience implementing training programs;
experience with Farmer Field School methodology highly preferred
•Previous experience working on an agribusiness and
marketing projects; experience in the coffee industry highly preferred
•Experience managing and mentoring staff
•Experience seeking out new business and working on
successful proposals
•Fluency in Spanish
Education: 4
Jobtype: 2
Starting date: 1/2005
Submit your applications to: International Recruiter
Applications must be emailed to: roster@acdivoca.org
Instructions to applicants: Qualified candidates
should submit a CV and cover letter to roster@acdivoca.org with Attn: Honduras in the subject line. No
phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted
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: Erik Evans <eevans@cnfa.org>
Organization name: CNFA Inc.
Place of assignment: Nigeria
Country of assignment: NG
Job description: Participate in implementation of a large USAID-funded agricultural market development project in Nigeria. Provide leadership in engaging with multinational and Nigerian enterprises in increasing investment in and expanding Nigerian agribusiness activity, both post-harvest and input supply.
Qualifications and skills required: Ideal Candidate has academic training in both agriculture and business management and ten years’ experience working in private agribusiness and/or rural private enterprise development in Nigeria. Has detailed knowledge of agricultural production, processing, and trade in Nigeria. Has excellent program management, writing, networking and financial management skills. Has excellent conceptual, oral and written communication, team building, and people skills, and fluency in English. Has previous experience implementing USAID projects.
Education: 4
Jobtype: 2
Starting date: Summer 2005
Submit your applications to: CNFA Careers
Applications must be emailed to: careers@cnfa.org
Instructions to applicants: Please send cover letter, resume and salary history to CNFA Careers, careers@cnfa.org, with Agribusiness Specialist, Nigeria in the subject line. Kindly indicate where you saw this advertisement. Application deadline is December 31, 2004. No phone calls please. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. CNFA is an equal opportunity employer.
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.
Job Vacancies from
AWID Resource Net
1)
Programme Specialist, Information Collection and Early Warning
System / UNIFEM / New York, NY, USA /Closing date: November 22, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Post
Level: A-3
Duration
of initial contract: One year, renewable
Starting
date: 1 January 2005
Reporting to the Governance Adviser, the Programme Specialist will provide analytical, technical and managerial support to UNIFEM's Peace and Security Programme in the development of information collection and management systems, and gender based early warning indicators for conflict prevention. The Programme Specialist will be responsible for programme/ project development and management in collaboration with the Geographic Chiefs, Regional Programme Directors and the relevant thematic advisors.
See description of responsibilities at:
http://www.unifem.org/index.php?f_page_pid=143&f_vacancy_pid=22
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 5 - 7 years experience in the field of women, peace and security.
- Knowledge or experience in working with UN system.
- Post-graduate degree in gender, peace, security, IT/web design and other development-related fields.
- Experience in issues relating to gender issues and conflict resolution.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Knowledge of English essential. Other UN languages an asset.
TO APPLY:
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) 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
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
Focal point: unifem.vacancy@undp.org
Application
deadline: 22 NOVEMBER 2004
2) Programme Assistant, Asia-Pacific Gender & HIV/AIDS Programme //UNIFEM // Bangkok, Thailand // Closing date: December 15, 2004.
SUMMARY:
Type of Contract: Service Contract, 1 year (with 3-month probation period)
The Programme Assistant is responsible for assisting with operational, administrative and financial activities of the Programme including planning, coordinating, drafting various types of official documents, monitoring and reporting. Supervisors: Regional Programme Director of UNIFEM Bangkok and the Asia-Pacific Gender and HIV/AIDS Programme Specialist.
See detailed description of responsibilities at:
http://www.unifem.org/global_spanner/index.php?f_loc=e_se_asia
QUALIFICATIONS:
*
University graduate in Social Science, Finance or Accounting
* Experience in secretarial / administrative support.
* Project and development related experiences.
*
Excellent communication skills
*
Good command of both spoken and written English (with knowledge of
Thai language is an asset).
* Good working knowledge of computer including MS Word, Excel, Internet and PowerPoint.
* Familiarity with the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, gender, and HIV/AIDS issues in Southeast Asia is a strong asset.
TO APPLY:
Kindly send your updated CV and cover letter to:
Ms.
Yukiko Kumashiro, Programme Assistant
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
5th flr,
UN Building, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok
Thailand 10200
Fax:
+ (662) 280 6030
Email: yukiko.kumashiro@unifem.un.or.th
Closing date of applications is Sunday, 15 DECEMBER 2004.
Website: www.unifem.org => E/SE Asia section.
3) National Coordinator (Cambodia) / UNIFEM / Phnom Penh, Cambodia /Closing date: November 21, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Post
Title: National Coordinator (Cambodia), UNIFEM Asia-Pacific and Arab States
Regional Programme on Empowering Women Migrant Workers in Asia
Type
of Contract: NO-A Level, Service Contract
The National Coordinator Cambodia is responsible for providing technical inputs, managing and coordinating project activities for Cambodia. The National Coordinator will work under the overall supervision of Regional Advisor/Programme Manager, for the UNIFEM Asia-Pacific and Arab States Regional Programme on Empowering Women Migrant Workers in Asia (based in Bangkok) and the UNIFEM E&SEARO Regional Programme Director. S/he will also work as part of the team of other Coordinators (based in the other sub-regions) guided by the Regional Advisor/Programme Manager on the technical aspects of work.
See description of responsibilities at:
http://www.unifem.org/global_spanner/index.php?f_loc=e_se_asia
QUALIFICATIONS:
* A
post-graduate degree or extensive work experience in a relevant discipline
* At least three years of experience on gender issues, and an interest and/or experience in relation to women's human rights and migration issues.
*
Experience working with the UN, governments, international organizations or
NGOs
*
Strong communication and advocacy skills
*
Leadership and management skills and ability to work as part of a team
*
Fluency in written and spoken English
TO APPLY:
Kindly send your applications to:
Ms.
Nazia Mushtaq, Programme Assistant
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
5th
flr, UN Building, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok
Thailand 10200
Fax:
+ (662) 280 6030
Email: nazia.mushtaq@unifem.un.or.th
Closing date of applications is Sunday, 21 NOVEMBER 2004.
Website: www.unifem.org => E/SE Asia section.
4) National Coordinator (Lao PDR) / UNIFEM / Vientiane, Lao PDR /
Closing date: November 21, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Post
Title: National Coordinator (Lao PDR),
UNIFEM Asia-Pacific and Arab States Regional Programme on Empowering Women
Migrant Workers in Asia
Type
of Contract: NO-A Level, Service Contract
The
National Coordinator Lao PDR is responsible for providing technical inputs,
managing and coordinating project activities for Lao PDR. The National Coordinator will work under the
overall supervision of Regional Advisor/Programme Manager, for the UNIFEM
Asia-Pacific and Arab States Regional Programme on Empowering Women Migrant
Workers in Asia (based in Bangkok) and the UNIFEM E&SEARO Regional
Programme Director. S/he will also work
as part of the team of other Coordinators (based in the other sub-regions)
guided by the
Regional Advisor/Programme Manager on the technical aspects of work.
See description of responsibilities at:
http://www.unifem.org/global_spanner/index.php?f_loc=e_se_asia
QUALIFICATIONS:
* A
post-graduate degree or extensive work experience in a relevant discipline
* At least three years of experience on gender issues, and an interest and/or experience in relation to women's human rights and migration issues.
*
Experience working with the UN, governments, international organizations or
NGOs
*
Strong communication and advocacy skills
*
Leadership and management skills and ability to work as part of a team
*
Fluency in written and spoken English
TO APPLY:
Kindly send your applications to:
Ms.
Nazia Mushtaq, Programme Assistant
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
5th flr,
UN Building, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok
Thailand 10200
Fax:
+ (662) 280 6030
Email: nazia.mushtaq@unifem.un.or.th
Closing date of applications is Sunday, 21 NOVEMBER 2004.
Website: www.unifem.org => E/SE Asia section.
5) Development Officer / The Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children / New York, NY, USA / Closing date: December 03, 2004.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Development Officer will support the Women's Commission Deputy Executive Director in different aspects of fundraising, including major donors relations, corporate outreach, foundation relationships and special events. The Officer, in collaboration with the board of directors and program staff, will assist in developing fundraising strategy and policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Work closely with the Deputy Executive Director to develop and implement fundraising strategy and workplan for the upcoming year.
* Collaborate with the board of directors and appropriate committees in development and implementation of strategy, which will target foundations, corporations, major donors and broad-based membership.
* Support outreach to individual donors through direct mail and internet.
* Identify, cultivate and sustain new donor contacts.
* In collaboration with senior management and program staff, prepare proposals to foundations, governments and other donors.
* Assist in communication with major donors, providing regular updates and information.
* Assist in organization and coordination of luncheon, cultivation events and other fundraising events.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree desirable;
* Minimum three to five years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience;
* Proven fundraising skills and experience with major donors, corporate and foundation relationships and special events;
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively and diplomatically manage donor and board member relationships;
* Excellent writing skills: the ability to write successful donor solicitation materials;
* Solid organizational skills and flexible work attitude.
TO APPLY:
Please submit resume and salary requirements to:
Mary
Jane Escobar-Collins, Office Manager
E-mail: marye@womenscommission.org
Deadline
to submit application: DECEMBER 3, 2004
For more information, please go to:
http://www.womenscommission.org/about/employment/devoff1104.htm
6) Gender Based Violence Adviser / Save The Children UK / Nyala,
South Darfur, Sudan / Closing date: November 19, 2004.
BACKGROUND:
Gender based violence (GBV), particularly sexual violence, has become a common feature of the conflict in Darfur due to disrupted social structures and the breakdown of law and order. As part of its protection programme SC UK in Darfur is working with other organisations and affected communities to monitor GBV and to develop strategies for prevention and response at medical, community and psychosocial levels, as well as minimum standards to guide further work in this area.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Job
type: Contract Duration: 3
months Start date: ASAP
We are seeking a Gender Based Violence Adviser to set up and ensure continuity of SC UK's Protection Programme focusing on prevention and response to GBV in Darfur. Your other key responsibilities will include:
- Reducing the occurrence of gender based violence in SC UK's areas of Darfur.
- Ensuring victims receive appropriate protective and rehabilitative care.
- Recruiting and building capacity of GBV staff.
- Raising awareness of GBV.
- Exploring and implementing community based security systems that prevent or reduce risks of exposure to GBV.
- Involving girls and women in developing ways of supporting victims and avoiding stigma.
REQUIREMENTS:
To fulfill this challenging role, you will have at least 3 years of experience in establishing and/or managing GBV programmes in developing countries and significant understanding of protection issues in complex emergencies.
With excellent knowledge of social anthropology and gender issues in non-western communities you will have the capacity to support, manage and develop a team of national staff.
You will be required to travel extensively within the region, therefore an ability to travel frequently and work effectively in an insecure environment is essential.
TO APPLY:
For additional information and TO APPLY ONLINE, please go to:
http://jobsearch.savethechildren.org.uk/viewvacancies.cfm?ID=80988,
or http://jobsearch.savethechildren.org.uk/ => type in Ref. No.: EA2474.
Due to the urgent nature of this position, applications will be reviewed as received and prior to the closing date stated.
Application
deadline: 19/11/04
7)
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (MGLSD) / The
International Center for Research on Women / Kampala, Uganda /
Closing date: November 30, 2004.
THE ORGANIZATION:
The International Center for Research on Women is a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the lives of women in poverty, advance women’s equality and human rights, and contribute to the broader economic and social well-being.
THE CORE INITIATIVE:
The CORE (Communities Responding to the HIV/AIDS Epidemic) initiative is a USAID-funded program whose mission is to support an inspired, effective and inclusive response to the causes and consequences of HIV/AIDS by strengthening the capacity of community and faith-based groups worldwide. Leading this initiative is CARE USA in partnership with the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Communication Programs (CCP), and the World Council of Churches (WCC).
The CORE Initiative has been requested by USAID/Uganda to implement a four-year program under PEPFAR to work in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MGLSD) and the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) to support capacity-building for the implementation of the overall Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children (OVC) strategy in Uganda as well as a Youth Prevention Sub-grants and Capacity Building Program. The CORE Initiative's global office will establish a project office in Uganda.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Title: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (MGLSD)
- Provide technical support in designing and implementing an overall Monitoring and Evaluation system that efficaciously collects and processes data relevant to services provided to OVCs and their families.
- Collaborate with MGLSD counterparts on M&E framework development, implementation (including linkages to other relevant government frameworks) and maintenance.
- Represent the CORE Uganda Associate Award on M&E issues with the MGLSD, its grantees and other relevant agencies (e.g., Global Fund, Ugandan Ministry of Health) as relevant.
- Provide technical guidance, arrange for technical assistance to be provided through local, regional and international consultants.
- Contribute to reporting for the USAID/Uganda Performance Monitoring Plan.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D. with 5 years experience in applied research, monitoring and evaluation in HIV/AIDS in developing countries; alternatively, Masters in a relevant field with substantial (7+ years) experience in research, monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent conceptual skills;
- Demonstrated understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methods;
- Proficiency in utilization of relevant software applications;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills;
- Extensive experience working with government or national scale programs, preferably in Uganda or East Africa;
- Substantial knowledge and experience working with USAID-funded programs.
- Preferred skills include competency in participatory methodologies.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are asked to submit a detailed curriculum vitae with salary history and writing sample.
Please apply through e-mail at info@icrw.org noting Application CORE Uganda in the subject line.
Deadline for applications: NOVEMBER 30, 2004.
Website: http://www.icrw.org/html/jobs/kampala.htm
8)
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator / The International Center
for Research on Women / Kampala, Uganda / Closing date: November 30, 2004.
BACKGROUND:
For background information, please see #7 above.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the design and implementation of an overall Monitoring and Evaluation system that collects and processes data under this project.
- Organize the baseline and end-of-project evaluation.
- Assist as needed the Sr. Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (MGLSD), and collaborate with other partners on M&E framework development, implementation and maintenance.
- Represent the CORE Uganda project on M&E issues with USAID/ Uganda, in-country partners and other relevant agencies.
- Provide technical guidance, manage pool of local, regional and international consultants and arrange for the provision of technical assistance in M&E to in-country partners and grantees.
- Coordinate with CARE on reporting for the USAID/Uganda Performance Monitoring Plan.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires Masters with substantial (5 - 7 years) research, monitoring and evaluation experience.
- Requires excellent conceptual skills;
- Significant experience in training technical professionals;
- Demonstrated understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methods;
- Proficiency in utilization of relevant software applications;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills;
- Experience working with the government of Uganda;
- Knowledge and experience working with USAID-funded programs.
- Preferred skills include competency in participatory methodologies.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are asked to submit a detailed curriculum vitae with salary history and writing sample.
Please apply through e-mail at info@icrw.org noting Application CORE Uganda in the subject line.
Deadline for applications: NOVEMBER 30, 2004.
Website: http://www.icrw.org/html/jobs/kampala.htm
9)
Head of the Anti-Trafficking Assistance Unit / Organization for
Security and Cooperation in Europe / Austria, Vienna / Closing date:
November 30, 2004.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Special Representative and 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.
Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for:
* Assisting and advising 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;
* Managing and co-ordinating the executive functions of the Unit and overseeing the daily responsibilities of the Office;
* Supporting the Special Representative with policy level analysis, recommending the development of strategies and anti-trafficking initiatives and responses to requests for information about trafficking in human beings;
* Co-ordinating the efforts of other OSCE structures engaged in combating trafficking in human beings across the three dimensions and avoiding duplication of effort organization-wide;
* Supervising the production of verbal and written briefs, the preparation of reports, speaking notes and political documents as requested;
* Ensuring a regular flow of information to member States on the activities of the Special Representative and the progress of initiatives;
* Liasing and networking with relevant actors such as international organizations and NGOs and promoting the public/political profile of the Office's activities;
* Supervising the preparation of country visits of the Special Representative and representing him/her in closed and public meetings, as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
* 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: VNSECS00028
Type of Vacancy: Secondment
Please follow application instructions at:
http://www.osce.org/react/seconded.php3, or
http://www.osce.org/employment/generate.php3?vn_id=1891
Deadline for Applications: 30 NOVEMBER 2004
10)
Program Assistant: Educational Foundation / The American
Association of University Women (AAUW) / Washington, DC, USA.
SUMMARY:
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation, an organization promoting equity and education for women and girls, is recruiting for a Program Assistant. We need a self-motivated, organized, flexible Programs Assistant to work with the higher education programs (American & International fellowships) providing administrative support to the program officers.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A successful candidate must have excellent administrative, organizational, and oral/written communication skills.
- HS diploma; some college preferred in areas related to education, women's issues, and/or international issues.
- Two years administrative work experience.
Please visit the website for a full detail job description at www.aauw.org.
TO APPLY:
Please send cover letter and resume to: Fax 202/872-1413 or Email aauwjobs@aauw.org.
(cross-posted from http://www.idealist.org)
11) Executive Director / NGO Forum on ADB / Manila, Philippines /
Closing date: January 03, 2005.
DESCRIPTION:
The Manila based NGO Forum on ADB, a non-profit advocacy organization, seeks an Executive Director to play a leading role in continuing the Forum's advocacy, research and networking activities.
The NGO Forum's mission is to maximize the effectiveness of grass roots, national level, and international campaigns relating to adverse impacts of the policies and projects of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In addition to research and advocacy of the ADB, the Forum seeks to bolster the power of its network members through outreach, information dissemination and capacity building.
The Executive Director is expected to work closely with the Forum's International Committee (IC), which includes representation from members of ongoing ADB-related campaigns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong analytic and communications skills and ability to work fluently in English are essential.
- Knowledge and understanding of international networks and how they operate would also be required, including an understanding of and sympathy towards democratic decision making processes.
- In addition, the successful candidate should have some knowledge of International Financial Institutions (IFIs), human rights mechanisms including the UN, and the environmental and social concerns that NGOs and People's Movements often use to analyse IFIs.
- Demonstrated experience in Fundraising as well as experience in participatory management are also highly desireable.
TO APPLY:
Please send covering letter, Curriculum Vitae, and two (2) page writing sample by email to the following address: secretariat@forum-adb.org.
Closing
date: 03 JANUARY 2005
Website: http://www.forum-adb.org/job%20opportunities/jobopps.htm
12) Coordinator / The Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights/Amsterdam, The Netherlands / Closing date: November 18, 2004.
THE ORGANIZATION:
The Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights is an autonomous network of groups and individuals in every continent who aim to achieve and support reproductive rights for women.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Coordinator and Program Development Officer to join our small multicultural team. The office is based in Amsterdam and the working language is English. Starting date: 03-01-2005.
The Coordinator will ensure the operational and financial follow-up of the various programmes, establishes procedures with the team, supervises personnel, represents the organisation with regards to the various financial partners and other relevant organisations, participates in the elaboration of mission's development strategy, in conjunction with the team and other relevant parts. She will be responsible to bring various parts together and take final decisions, where necessary. The Coordinator's position is the equivalent of a Director's position. The Coordinator is accountable to the National Board.
The initial contract is for one year, with possibility for renewing, according to performance.
The Coordinator is responsible for the overall management and development of the organization. Duties include preparing annual budgets, overseeing the organization's projects, dealing with the fundraising needs, etc. Other tasks will include supervising staff and providing opportunities for staff development, outreach to board members, volunteers, and interns. The Coordinator, with the National Board, is responsible for the overall financial stability of the organization.
For more information, please see: http://www.wgnrr.org/frameset.htm
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to multitasking is a must
- Excellent Organisational Skills. Knowledge of networks is a bonus.
- Excellent communication skills (to represent the organisation, give presentations, attend meetings, liase and network with various bodies)
- Leadership experience and knowledge of team dynamics (preferably of small teams)
- Very good problem solving skills
- Experience working internationally and in a
multicultural environment
- Insight into the women's movement and good
knowledge of Reproductive, Sexual rights and health rights to be able to
overview and support strategising the content parts of the programme
- Insight into fundraising needs. Some
fundraising experience is a plus
- Able to work under pressure and to manage
stress
- Fluent in English (verbally and writing) is
a must. Knowledge of other languages is a plus
- University degree or HBO
- Willingness to travel abroad is a must.
TO APPLY:
Please send your application letter and CV, preferably via e-mail to: Greice Cerqueira coordinator@wgnrr.nl Vrolikstraat 453-d, 1092 TJ Amsterdam.
For further information contact us, Monday to Thursday - between 11am and 1pm: tel. 020-6209672 or e-mail. The Coordination Office strongly encourages women of colour/migrant women with a valid work permit to apply.
Deadline
for application: 18th NOVEMBER 2004
Website: http://www.wgnrr.org/frameset.htm
13)
Program Development Officer / The Women's Global Network for
Reproductive Rights / Amsterdam, The Netherlands / Closing date:
November 18, 2004.
BACKGROUND:
For background information, please see #12 above.
POSITION SUMMARY:
To help realize the goals and aims of WGNRR by securing the necessary funding, we are looking for a Program Development Officer. The initial contract is 32 hours/week, for six months, with the possibility of renewing according to performance. The number of hours will also be reviewed according to finances available. The Program Development Officer is accountable to the Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for refining and further developing WGNRR's fundraising strategies-plan (short, medium and long term).
- Responsible for grant applications (writing and submitting) in cooperation with members of the team.
- To research funds possibilities.
- Responsible for actively maintaining contact and relations with national and international funds & donors and to establish relations with new donors.
- Writing and submitting annual financial and narrative reports to donors.
- To stay informed about international trends and development that affect the policy of WGNRR and it's ability to attract funds.
- To represent WGNRR in the Netherlands and abroad.
- To work alongside the Coordinator regarding annual operational/working plans and reviews of budget by organizing and support the process.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Affinity with the policy of WGNRR.
- Professional experience in bringing financial stability for an NGO directed at social change. Experience of networks is a plus.
- Relevant experience and ability to translate the policy of WGNRR into grant applications.
- Good knowledge of finances in order to relate budgets and operational plans to funds needs.
- Good networking and lobbying skills.
- Eloquent communication skills (to represent the organization, conduct meetings, etc).
- Proficiency in English is a must - writing and verbally. Other languages is a plus.
- Team player with a healthy sense of responsibility.
- Affinity with working in a small team.
- Excellent skills in setting priorities.
- Readiness to travel abroad a few times a year.
- Next to being a good organizer we expect you to be able to make decisions and to have problem solving skills.
- Computer literacy: Excel, Word.
TO APPLY:
Please send your application letter and CV, preferably via e-mail to: Greice Cerqueira coordinator@wgnrr.nl Vrolikstraat 453-d, 1092 TJ Amsterdam.
For further information contact us, Monday to Thursday - between 11am and 1pm: tel. 020-6209672 or e-mail. The Coordination Office strongly encourages women of colour/migrant women with a valid work permit to apply.
Deadline
for application: 18th NOVEMBER 2004
Website: http://www.wgnrr.org/frameset.htm
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Director and Research Coordinator / Biowatch South Africa / Cape
Town, South Africa / Closing date: November 25, 2004.
DESCRIPTION:
Biowatch South Africa is a small and energetic advocacy and lobbying NGO dedicated to shifting opinion and policy on issues relating to biodiversity, sustainable agriculture and genetic engineering. We place a strong focus on the protection of community rights and on social and environmental justice. Two challenging positions have become available in our office in Cape Town, to start as soon as possible.
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