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Message 1 - Healthcare Financing and Management Specialists – East Africa +b

Message 2 - Microenterprise Development Specialists +b

Message 3 - Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net

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Healthcare Financing and Management Specialists – East Africa +b

Posted by: Wendy Gush <wendygush@emergingmarketsgroup.com>

Organization name: Emerging Markets Group, Ltd.

Place of assignment: East Africa

Country of assignment: US

Job description: Emerging Markets Group, Ltd., 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 seeking health management and health financing experts to work on short- and long-term assignments for a donor funded project based in East Africa.

Positions:

Healthcare Financing Experts +b

·          Experience in health financing- particularly community based health insurance schemes, cost-benefit analysis, differential analysis of benefits package and premiums.

·          Incumbent will provide direct technical assistance to district level administrators, district hospitals and health centers in health financing and resource allocation.

·          Knowledge and/or experience with decentralization and health reform.

·          Successful candidates should have a minimum of 8-10 years prior experience.

Healthcare Financing and Management Specialists +b

·          Successful candidates should have prior experience in health facilities management and community based health insurance schemes.

·          Experience identifying external and internal financial resources in the health sector and monitoring the flow of funds within the health system and in health care facilities.

·          Position will provide technical assistance to district health facilities in the area of financial management, records management and business planning.

·          Experience in health financing including community based health insurance schemes, cost recovery/cost-revenue analysis and cost benefit analysis.

·          Knowledge and/or experience with decentralization and health reform.

·         A minimum of 5-10 years experience is also required.

Qualifications and skills required:

·          Fluency in French and English and experience in Sub-Sahara Africa preferred.

·          Previous experience working with international donors and governments on donor funded projects in the region.

education: 5

job type: 2

Applications must be emailed to: emergmarkets@emergingmarketsgroup.com

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

Follow up: 2

*** : 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.

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Message 2

Microenterprise Development Specialists +b

Posted by: Wendy Gush <wendygush@emergingmarketsgroup.com>

Organization name: Emerging Markets Group, Ltd.

Place of assignment: Washington, DC

Country of assignment: US

Job description: Emerging Markets Group, Ltd., 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 seek short-term Microenterprise Development Specialists to be based in Washington, DC with possible travel overseas to conduct case-studies. These assignments will begin in November 2004.

Tasks:

The purpose of this assignment is to understand the advantages and disadvantages of USAID umbrella programs to advance microenterprise development, in order to provide better guidance to USAID Missions on whether and when to use umbrella programs, and how best to design, implement and manage these programs. 

Qualifications and skills required:

·          Minimum 15 years experience in microenterprise and/or related fields.  Exposure to full range of microfinance and microenterprise development approaches

·          Project management of a microfinance institution, microenterprise project/program or other relevant project experience

·          Excellent analytical, writing and oral communications skills

·          Language skills relevant to areas of USAID umbrella programs to ensure in-depth case study analysis  (e.g.,  Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic)

·          Capable of open-minded analysis of complex, and often controversial, issues

·          USAID experience within a Mission-setting or in Washington, in order to understand the complex issues associated with program design and activity procurement

·          Evaluation experience is preferred.

education: 5

job type: 3

Applications must be emailed to: emergmarkets@emergingmarketsgroup.com

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

Follow up: 2

*** : 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.

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Message 3

Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net

1) Sustainable Development Program Coordinator / Women's Environment & Development Organization (WEDO) / New York, NY, USA / Closing date: October 18, 2004.

THE ORGANIZATION:

WEDO is an international women's human rights and development organization that seeks to achieve women's full equality.  WEDO uses four interlinked strategies to achieve this goal: advocacy and monitoring in key global forums, particularly the United Nations; supporting advocacy efforts of women's organizations at the national and regional levels; building broad strategic alliances within civil society to hold governments accountable; and engaging US women on foreign policy and global issues.

POSITION SUMMARY:

WEDO seeks a Sustainable Development (SD) Program Coordinator to undertake our SD work. Our upcoming SD work is focused on the Commission on Sustainable Development, the Beijing+10 review, and the Millennium Development Goals. A primary focus has been on linking gender, poverty, and water.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Help develop SD program focus, objectives and activities.

* Help develop and implement collaborative cross-program initiatives.

* Conduct research and analyses on sustainable development issues, prepare reports and other advocacy documents and keep abreast of trends in the fields.

* Develop and maintain relationships with WEDO regional partners and build strategic alliances with other women's rights, human rights, environmental and economic/social justice groups.

* Monitor work at the UN Commission on Sustainable Development and related meetings.

* Represent WEDO at the UN and other regional and international events related to SD.

* Coordinate electronic network, through listserv and WEDO website.

* Recruit and supervise interns.

REQUIREMENTS:

The idea candidate will have:

* A Master's degree in sustainable development, international development, environment, public policy or related field;

* Experience (+3 years) in working on gender/sustainable development or related issues;

* Experience working in or with NGOs, in particular with women's organizations;

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency in Spanish preferred;

* Familiarity and/or experience with UN or other global advocacy preferred.

TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter and resumes (by email preferred) by OCTOBER 18 to jobs@wedo.org  or to:

Women's Environment & Development Organization

355 Lexington Ave, Third Floor

New York, NY  10017.    No calls, please.

Website: http://www.wedo.org

2) Gender Advisor, Iraq / UNIFEM / Amman, Jordan / Closing date:

October 22, 2004.

DESCRIPTION:

Duration of initial contract: 1 YEAR, RENEWABLE

Duty station: Amman (JORDAN)

Family station

In the wake of the recent conflict in Iraq, UN Security Council adopted resolution 1483, lifting the long-standing sanctions regime and providing an international legal and political framework for the reconstruction process of Iraq. Resolution 1483 encouraged efforts by the people of Iraq to form a representative Government based on the rule of law that affords equal rights and justice to all Iraqi citizens without regard to gender and recalled Security Council Resolution 1325, which calls for a gender approach in post-conflict reconstruction.

UN system identified gender as a cross-cutting theme and it is crucial to promote an enabling environment for women's equal participation in the current political and socio-economic reform processes both as equal participants with a strong voice as well as beneficiaries. In response to a request by the SRSG a.i. in June 2004 for stronger UNIFEM support in addressing gender issues, UNIFEM will place an international Gender Advisor in its regional office in Amman.

The Gender Advisor (A-4) will be dedicated to supporting the UNAMI  inter-agency processes to ensure gender mainstreaming, particularly in the priority areas of governance and poverty alleviation. In addition, she will coordinate and work closely with the UNIFEM team for Iraq to develop and guide UNIFEM programme for addressing gender issues in post-conflict reconstruction process.

The Gender Advisor will work under the direction of UNIFEM Regional Director in Amman and report to her on a regular basis. In addition, she may also receive overall guidance from UNIFEM HQ, particularly on policy and management issues. In carrying out her day to day work, she will liaise closely with the UN Country Team for Iraq, to ensure a common and coordinated approach towards gender mainstreaming.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-  Post-graduate degree in social sciences and/or gender, and knowledge of Arab culture.

-  Professional experience working with United Nations agencies, bilateral aid agencies and international organizations in management positions.

-  Demonstrated leadership, negotiation and team building capacity to be able to guide UN system and other partners efforts towards gender mainstreaming.

-  At least 7-10 years of experience in development area with a strong gender focus and recent experience in crisis situations.

-  Fluency in English and ability to analyze and document complex gender issues. Knowledge of Arabic language would be an asset.

TO APPLY:

For detailed description and to apply ONLINE, please refer to:

http://stone.undp.org/undpweb/ohr/ohrjobs.cfm => ref. no.: ALD2004/0323.

Closing date for applications: OCTOBER 22, 2004.

3) Finance and Administration Assistant / Women for Women International / Washington, DC, USA / Closing date: October 20, 2004.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for assisting the Administrative Officer and staff with general finance and administrative tasks including general office management.

See detailed description at: http://www.womenforwomen.org/auemjo.html

REQUIREMENTS:

-  2-3 years administrative experience in a fast-paced office environment calling for self-motivation and independent judgment.

-  Ability to manage multiple tasks, multiple goals, problem solve and prioritize among assignments.

-  Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a variety of audiences.

-  Well organized with attention to detail and a resourceful problem solver.

-  Ability to see the big picture and anticipate and support needs of staff members.

-  Ability to work effectively under pressure without close supervision.

-  Ability to work as a team member.

-  Ability to work evenings as needed to assist with monthly mailings.

-  Excellent written and oral communication skills.

-  Extensive computer skills (especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and the Internet) and work processing and data entry skills.

-  Strong typing skills and proofreading skills.

-  Promptness, reliability and sound judgment required.

-  Strong commitment to working with women and women's issues.

-  Self motivated and goal/deadline oriented.

-  Knowledge about the mission and programs of WWI.

-  Professional attitude toward work and in contact with staff and visitors.

-  Working knowledge of office machines (faxes, copiers, etc.)

TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing previous experience and salary requirements via e-mail (preferred), regular mail or fax no later than Wednesday, OCTOBER 20th to:

Human Resources

Women for Women International

1850 M Street, NW, Suite 1090

Washington DC 20036

E-mail: humanresources@womenforwomen.org

Fax: 202.293.0853

NO CALLS, PLEASE.

Reference ''Finance and Administration Assistant'' in subject line of e-mail applications.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Website: http://www.womenforwomen.org/auemjo.html

4) Trade Debt and Globalisation Adviser / UNDP / Johannesburg, South

Africa / Closing date: October 20, 2004.

DESCRIPTION:

Duration of Assignment: One year, with possibility of renewal

As part of the Bureau of Development Policy (BDP), the substantive policy arm of UNDP, the adviser will respond to demands for advice from countries in southern Africa, channeled through the Resident Representatives, head of the Regional Center in the region, or Senior Adviser on Inclusive Globalization BDP and will also contribute to developing global consultative services in his/her area of expertise.

The adviser will be part of a multi-disciplinary consulting team, based at the Regional Centre in Johannesburg and will have technical competence in particular fields with a holistic approach to development. This will involve keeping abreast of research and policy developments on trade, debt and globalization issues; gathering and communicating lessons from experience; partnering with other advisers, consultants and institutions in the region; developing a strong advocacy role for corporate global policy frameworks. In carrying out these functions, the adviser will also help enhance the skills of staff in UNDP country offices.

Part of a global network, the policy adviser will draw upon substantive expertise and guidance of practice leaders and senior management at UNDP's New York headquarters and exchange experiences with advisers in other regions. The adviser will also be expected to contribute to and build external ''knowledge networks'', which will accumulate information on consultants, and build a data base of best practices and financing opportunities. Such networks create communities of practice learning throughout the organization in the area of Pro-Poor Policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

-  Knowledge and preferably 15 years of experience in providing policy advice on trade and industrial policy and experience in providing policy advice on export diversification; import rationalisation; use of non-tariff barriers to trade; aspects of intellectual property rights and TRIPS, and issues relating to national private sector competitiveness; sequencing of trade and financial liberalisation policies; privatisation and restructuring HIPC and other debt relief mechanisms; approaches to bridging the digital divide to enable greater equity as well as national competitiveness.

-  Specialised experience in applied macro-economic policies, especially as they relate to fiscal, trade liberalisation and debt management strategies.

-  Experience in the Africa region and the Least Developed Countries in particular.

-  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly for building networks and partnerships and good working knowledge of information and communications technology. Significant experience providing practical advice to senior policy makers; being able to work well with counterparts in government, civil society, the private sector and the donor community; and know-how to build national capacity for policy development. While representing UNDP views, the adviser should also be able to promote effective coordination among the UN family of agencies.

-  Advanced university degree in economics or related social science.

-  Fluency in English. Knowledge of French desirable.

TO APPLY:

Vacancy no: BDP-2004-354

For detailed description and to apply ONLINE, please refer to:

http://www.undp.org/jobs/  => ''Poverty Reduction'' section.

Deadline: OCTOBER 20, 2004.

5) Medical Officer, Reproductive Health / World Health Organization /

Dhaka, Bangladesh / Closing date: November 17, 2004.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the guidance and supervision of the WHO Representative to Bangladesh, the incumbent will act as Medical Officer (Reproductive Health), and will perform the following duties:

1. To provide technical assistance to GoB and other donors in developing national programmes related to Reproductive Health, Family Planning, Safe Motherhood, including new-born care, Prevention and Control of STD/RTI, Maternal, Nutrition, infertility and Adolescent Health aspects.

2. To study the needs of reproductive health services of Bangladesh, collaborate with the national authorities and other donors in developing plans for the assessment, adaptation and implementation of procedures and activities to strengthen RH services in context of Primary Health Care.

3. To administer the support to country activities with regard to the following:

a) Established contacts and sources for recruitment of national consultants;

b) Formulates recommendations on supplies & equipment requirements;

c) Provides advice and prepares guidelines to programme staff and consultants.

4. To advise and assist in the development of training programmes for health care workers providing RH Services

5. To promote the development of research programmes especially those that contribute to the improvement of Reproductive Health.

6. To promote the integration of Quality Assurance in RH programme in Bangladesh.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

-  A recognized medical degree and a post graduation training / degree, MD or Ph D in clinical or public health related technical area.

-  Should have knowledge, ability and skills to plan, promote, monitor and evaluate reproductive, adolescent health, safe motherhood and RTI/STD programmes.

-  Should have sound knowledge of family planning and its relationship to maternal health, as well as knowledge of reproductive tract infections and their relationships to other aspects of reproductive health.

-  Should be familiar with adolescent health concerns.

- Knowledge of WHO programmes and policies desirable.

- Extensive experience of at least 10 years in the development and implementation of prgrammes relevant to reproductive health.

-  Considerable experience of international level working in the above areas.

-  Experience in international programmes and activities desirable.

-  Working experience in a developing country in the above areas is an asset.

-  Very good knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages used in SEAR countries desirable.

Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.

TO APPLY:

Vacancy Notice No.: SEARO/04/FT429

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: 17 NOVEMBER 2004.

6) Gender Development Coordinator / The International Rescue

Committee / Kenema, Sierra Leone.

SUMMARY:

Duration: 12 months

IRC Sierra Leone is the leading international agency providing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) response and prevention assistance to Sierra Leoneans returning from many years of exile in neighboring countries and for Liberian refugees.

The goal IRC Sierra Leone's Gender & GBV Program is to build the capacity of community-based structures to raise the awareness of gender issues and to better respond to and prevent incidents of Gender-based Violence. The Gender & GBV Coordinator will be responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership and technical assistance to the country-wide program, develop new initiatives and liaise with key donors and stakeholders.

See detailed description of responsibilities at:

http://www.theirc.org/jobs/index.cfm/number/2004-494

REQUIREMENTS:

-  M.A. in Social Work, Public Health or the Social Sciences or related degree;

-  Thorough awareness and knowledge of gender and gender-based violence issues;

-  Minimum 3 years experience managing gender and development or programs providing services to survivors of gender based violence;

-  Proven track record in strategic program development;

-  Strong staff and stakeholder training and capacity building skills;

-  Knowledge, skill and experience in participatory methods for community mobilization;

-  General knowledge of reproductive health issues;

-  Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills;

-  Experience: Supervising and mentoring staff, living and working in a post-conflict environment, ideally in Africa, and working with international donors including USAID, UNHCR, and DFID.

TO APPLY:

Job number: 2004-494

Please apply ONLINE at: http://www.theirc.org/jobs/index.cfm,

http://www.theirc.org/jobs/index.cfm/number/2004-494 

or contact recruiter: Kristen Ekedahl at kristen@theirc.org.

7) Protection Coordinator / The International Rescue Committee /

Monrovia, Liberia.

DESCRIPTION:

Duration: One year

-  Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to program managers and field staff, with particular attention to the Unaccompanied Minor (UAM) and Gender Based Violence (GBV) programs;

-  Mainstream protection principles into all IRC programs and the projects of its local partners;

-  Research national laws that are particularly relevant to vulnerable members of society and laws relating to GBV, and  incorporate those into human rights training and related IRC programs;

-  Train IRC staff and local implementing partners in human rights and protection principles,

-  Provide training to IRC staff and local implementing partners on how to use two-way information systems to capture/disseminate information on general protection/human security conditions;

-  Collect information relating to protection problems;

-  Prepare monthly reports and offer analysis detailing protection problems and efforts to mitigate or eliminate them;

-  Develop proposals as necessary to develop and maintain programs;

-  Ensure that all donor reporting requirements are met;

-  Responsible for strategic planning in collaboration with the Country and Deputy director.

For more information, please see:

http://www.theirc.org/jobs/index.cfm/number/2004-574

REQUIREMENTS:

-  Advanced degree in International Relations, International Law or related field;

-  Minimum of 5 years experience in protection related and/or human rights field particularly with safeguarding and promoting the rights of refugees and internally displaced people;

-  Familiar with designing measures to prevent, mitigate and respond to rights violations and abuses;

-  Demonstrated training skills;

-  Previous work experience in refugee and IDP settings, complex emergencies and/or post conflict situations;

-  Previous experience working with international donors incl. UNHCR;

-  Experience with capacity building of local partners, preferably in a post conflict setting;

-  Experience working overseas and amongst displaced populations;

-  Excellent interviewing and writing skills;

-  Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of responsibilities;

-  Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically and possess strong communication skills.

TO APPLY:

Job number: 2004-574

Please apply ONLINE at: http://www.theirc.org/jobs/index.cfm, http://www.theirc.org/jobs/index.cfm/number/2004-574

or contact recruiter: Kristen Ekedahl at kristen@theirc.org.

8) Fellowship for International Women Journalists / International

Women's Media Foundation / USA / Deadline: November 15, 2004.

DESCRIPTION:

The IWMF Fellowship program offers women journalists from around the world the opportunity to receive on-the-job training with top media companies in the United States. The four-month fellowship is available to women journalists living and working outside of the United States. U.S. and international journalists working in the United States are not eligible.

One fellow will be selected for 2005 for a fellowship that will begin in March and end in June.

An advisor selected by the host media company will work with the fellow to create a training plan for the length of the four-month fellowship. The advisor will oversee and work with the fellow throughout the fellowship.

The Fellow will do research, conduct interviews, file stories and perform other work expected of newsroom staff. She is also encouraged to take part in the community where the media company is located by attending community events and speaking with local groups about her home country.

The IWMF will work with both the fellow and the host media company throughout the fellowship. At the end of the fellowship, the fellow will evaluate the fellowship and create a plan to incorporate her new knowledge and skills when she returns home.

APPLICANTS:

Women who apply to the program must:

* be dedicated to a career in journalism in the print, broadcast or Internet media

* have five or more years of journalism experience

* be currently working in an independent media organization

* show a strong commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues when they return home

* have excellent written and verbal English skills

TO APPLY:

The application for the IWMF Fellowship Program for International Women Journalists has three parts (downloadable from: http://www.iwmf.org/programs/fellowapp.html):

1) Application Form

2) Recommendation Form

3) English Assessment Form

The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 15, 2004. Completed application form and supporting documents must be submitted by mail, either regular post or international courier. The IWMF will not accept applications or supporting documents submitted by e-mail or fax.

If you are unable to download the documents in either PDF or Word, you can contact us at fellowship@iwmf.org  to request the documents be e-mailed or faxed to you.

Website: http://www.iwmf.org/programs/7666

9) Advocacy Associate / Refugees International (RI) / Washington, DC,

USA / Closing date: October 15, 2004.

DESCRIPTION:

Refugees International (RI), the leading independent humanitarian advocacy organization, is recruiting an Advocacy Associate for its Washington, DC office. Primary responsibilities include planning and coordinating trip logistics for humanitarian missions, serving as the point of contact for Advocates that are in the field, and providing general support to the Advocacy Department.

The Associate must be available via cell phone during non-business hours for Advocates while they are on mission. The Associate also covers policy meetings, writes material for the RI website, and travels once a year on an assessment mission.

REQUIREMENTS:

-  Candidates must have two years of administrative experience that includes direct responsibility for international travel arrangements.

-  An international relations or humanitarian background, including overseas experience, is preferred.

TO APPLY:

Applications, including a cover letter, resume, and 1-2 page writing sample, should be sent to: Refugees International, ATTN: Advocacy Associate, 1705 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 or by email to: ri@refugeesinternational.org.

Application deadline: OCTOBER 15, 2004.

Website: http://www.refugeesinternational.org/section/aboutus/jobs

10) Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor / The International Center

for Research on Women (ICRW) / Washington, DC, USA.

SUMMARY:

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor needed for the Communities Responding to the AIDS Epidemic (CORE) Initiative, a five-year, USAID-funded global program to strengthen community- and faith-based HIV and AIDS programs. The Sr. M&E Advisor represents the International Center for Research on Women, a partner of the CORE Consortium, which is led by CARE USA.

The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing a project-wide M&E system for the CORE Initiative.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Excellent conceptual skills

* Demonstrated mastery of qualitative and quantitative research methods

* Experience managing the development of a MIS

* Proficiency in relevant software applications

* Exceptional communication and presentation skills

* Doctoral degree in social or public health science with 7-10 years relevant experience preferred; alternatively, Masters with 10+ years experience.

* Competency in participatory methodologies and ability to work in French desirable.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume, writing sample and letter of interest to:

Director, Human Resources--M&E

ICRW

1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 302

Washington, DC 20036

You may also e-mail this information to info@icrw.org,  or fax it to (202) 797-0020, attention ''Human Resources.''  No phone calls.

Open until removed from the following website:

http://www.icrw.org/html/jobs/jobs.htm

11) Administrative Assistant, HIV/AIDS and Development Team / The

International Center for Research on Women / Washington, DC, USA.

DESCRIPTION:

The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is looking for an administrative assistant to support its HIV/AIDS and Development Team.

Primary Responsibilities include:

*  Administrative systems development and maintenance, including drafting routine correspondence, managing mailing lists, scheduling and coordinating meetings; updating and monitoring project budgets; handling team travel; formatting and revising documents and instruments related to projects and research; and retrieving documents at area libraries. Interacts regularly with partners, collaborators and/or vendors.

*  Depending upon qualifications and interest, conducting literature searches under direction of senior technical staff; assist with basic research and perform preliminary data analysis.

REQUIREMENTS:

*  Proficiency in MS Office suite of programs, and strong interest in learning other software packages;

*  Exceptional organizational and communications skills;

*  Meticulous with an eye for detail;

*  Competent multi-tasker;

*  Thrives under pressure;

*  Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.

*  Highly desirable: knowledge of French, an interest in gender and development.

*  1-2 years administrative experience required; experience  in a non-profit or development organization useful.

TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to:

Administrative Assistant--HIV/AIDS Team

Director, Human Resources

ICRW

1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 302

Washington, DC 20036

You may also e-mail this information to info@icrw.org,  or fax it to (202) 797-0020, attention ''Human Resources.'' No phone calls accepted.

Open until removed from the following website:

http://www.icrw.org/html/jobs/jobs.htm

(cross-posted from idealist.org)

12) Associate Legal Officer / The International Criminal Court / The

Hague, Netherlands / Closing date: November 08, 2004.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duration: One year initially

- Assist in establishing and implementing procedures to facilitate and manage applications for participation presented by victims to the Court;

- Assist victims and groups of victims to present applications for participation in Court proceedings and provide information and guidance during the proceedings;

- Assist in the organisation of legal representation for victims;

- Assist victims legal representatives where necessary and in coordination with other staff members of the Division of Victims and Counsel, organise relevant training for them;

- Prepare and assist in the production of notes, letters, background papers and reports; conduct substantive research and draft papers on complex legal issues related to the participation of victims in proceedings before the Court;

- Assist in organizing and preparing meetings, working sessions and seminars on issues of victims participation in the proceedings;

- Perform ad hoc duties as required.

The incumbent will have frequent contact with victims, groups of victims, bar associations, civil society organizations and lawyers representing victims and their families.

REQUIREMENTS:

-  Advance university degree in law with specialization in international law, human rights and the rights of victims.

-  Two to four years professional experience relevant to the post at the national or international level.

-  The incumbent will require an ability to assist in the planning of work of the Section and to manage conflicting priorities;

-  an ability to draft clearly and well in one of the two working languages;

-  the capacity to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given;

-  sound communications and negotiating skills and the ability to maintain good interpersonal relations.

-  The applicant should possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds, and strong teamwork skills.

-  He or she must have full proficiency in the use of computers and the ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases.

-  Fluency, both written and oral, in French or English, with a working knowledge of the other is essential. Knowledge of another official language of the Court would be considered an additional asset.

NOTE: Post to be filled preferably by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process, but nationals from non-state parties may also be considered.

Applications from women candidates are particularly encouraged.

TO APPLY:

Vacancy announcement number: 04-LEG-113-RE

Interested applicants must follow guidelines and submit a fully completed personal history form from: WWW.ICC-CPI.INT

Applications may be sent to:

E-mail: applications@icc-cpi.int

Fax (applications only): +31 70 515 8553

ICC

P.O. BOX 19519,

2500 CM The Hague

The Netherlands

Deadline for applications: 08-11-2004

Website: http://www.icc-cpi.int/jobs/vacancies/314.html

13) Operations Manager / The Abortion Access Project (AAP) /

Cambridge, MA, USA / Closing date: October 29, 2004.

SUMMARY:

The Abortion Access Project (AAP) seeks a full time office manager to provide operational leadership and to perform tasks needed to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of AAP's office and programs.  This person will work closely and collaboratively with the Executive Director and with AAP program staff.

The Abortion Access Project is a group of advocates and health professionals that seeks to increase awareness of and access to abortion as an integrated part of comprehensive reproductive health care.  The Project conducts training, advocacy and public education work on the state and national levels to increase the number of abortion providers, improve the education of health professions students, and ensure access to abortion for all women.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Commitment to ensuring reproductive freedom for all women and to AAP's mission

* Three plus years experience in office administration and financial management

* Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, as part of a small staff

* Strong ability to interact well on the phone, through email, and in person with a wide range of people

* Excellent computer skills essential.  Familiarity with Quickbooks, MS Publisher preferred. Graphics knowledge a plus.

* Good, detail-oriented administrative skills

* Strong time management skills

* Excellent skills in oral and written communications

* Skill and experience in working with other professionals to strengthen program and project management

* Grant writing and development experience a plus.

TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names/phone numbers of three references to:

Executive Director, Abortion Access Project

552 Massachusetts Ave. Ste. 215

Cambridge, MA 02139

By email:  mz@abortionaccess.org

Deadline:  OCTOBER 29, 2004

For complete description, please refer to: http://www.abortionaccess.org

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