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Message 1 - Director, Program Development +b
Message 2 - Treasury Expert +b
Message 3 - Program Coordinator +b
Message 4 - Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net
 
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Posted by: Linda Conley <lfconley@ccfusa.org>
Organization name: Christian Children's Fund, Inc.
Place of assignment: Richmond, Virginia
Country of assignment: US
Job description: Position Summary
Manage a multi-disciplinary team of program and support staff, facilitating the development of CCF’s worldwide programs for improved quality and scope and in line with CCF’s strategic and global objectives for growth.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinate the development of CCF’s worldwide program for improved impact, quality and scope, ensuring the integration of sponsorship and non-sponsorship programs and in accordance with CCF’s strategic and global objectives for growth.
2. Supervise program, technical and support staff based in the U.S. and ensure preparation and compliance to divisional budget.
3. In coordination with the Grants Unit, support the preparation, submission and implementation of large grants and proposals.
4. Coordinate capacity development within CCF’s global program community through activities such as working groups, strategic partnerships, quality standards, best practices, and pilot programs.
5. Facilitate communication within the International Office and CCF global family on issues related to program development.
6. Ensure that CCF’s global program is monitored and evaluated for impact, effectiveness, efficiency and relevance.
7. Ensure good coordination with the Director of
Emergency Response, Child Protection and Livelihoods and the Director of Child
Sponsorship to ensure harmonization of global program efforts
8. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and skills required: Desired Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Proven management ability to include: budgeting, personnel and program development, negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication. Ability to relate and communicate cross-culturally. International travel required.
Minimum Education and Experience
Masters degree (or equivalent) in international development or related field. Ten years experience in the social sector to include 5 years in international development in a program management capacity.
Education: 5
Job type: 2
Starting date: Immediate
Submit your applications to: Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: humanresources@ccfusa.org
Instructions to applicants: Respond with cover letter and CV/resume.
Follow up: 1
*** IMPORTANT **** Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
Posted by: Terri Togashi <mteam.resumes@ibtci.com>
Organization name: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country of assignment: BD
Job description: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US-based international development consulting company, is seeking a Treasury Expert for a bank restructuring project in Bangladesh. IBTCI is currently implementing this bank restructuring project which seeks to turn around one of the state owned banks. A start date is expected by November 2004 and the assignment will last for one year with the possibility of extension.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct
a review of the bank’s treasury operations: debt and creditor, inter-branch,
and inter-department accounts
• Analyze
liquidity and funding position
• Develop
and implement procedures for asset liability management with a view to
minimizing the level of risky assets and reduction in high cost funding
• Assist
other experts to draw up a comprehensive inventory of all the bank’s assets and
liabilities using the methodology developed by the team of experts
•
Prepare, review and submit his/her parts of the reports within
stipulated time
• Advise
and assist the Managing Director on relevant issues
• Ensure achievement of revenue targets
Qualifications and skills required:
• Advanced university degree in business/finance/banking (preferably MBA or equivalent)
• +10 years treasury experience; candidates MUST have significant line management experience in a treasury department at a commercial bank
• Banking
sector experience in emerging markets, South Asia preferred
Education: 5
Job type: 2
Starting date: Immediate Opening
Submit your applications to: Mteam
Applications must be emailed to: mteam.resumes@ibtci.com
Instructions to applicants: TO APPLY:
Please send your cover letter, a detailed CV and 2-3 references by email to mteam.resumes@ibtci.com or fax to +1-703-749-0110 referencing “TREASURY EXPERT” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.
Follow up: 1
*** IMPORTANT **** Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
Program
Coordinator +b
Posted by: Lawrence Tanner <ltanner@ifesh.org>
Organization
name: International Foundation for Education and Self-Help
Place
of assignment: Democratic Republic of Congo
Country
of assignment: CG
Job description:
A Program Coordinator is required for overall management of this community-based reintegration and reconciliation program. The Program Coordinator, supervised by the IFESH/Congo Country Representative, will be based in Kalemie and will oversee general management of all aspects of the community reintegration program in northern Katanga, including oversight of program implementation, monitoring progress, and ensuring the program is successfully implemented and in compliance with donor requirements. The Program coordinator will also work in collaboration with government, UN, NGO, donor and other key officials in the implementation of this project.
Responsibilities:
Ensure overall program direction and quality; representation of the organization and program to local authorities, community, partners and donors; project reporting; and oversight of financial and administrative activities.
Qualifications and skills required:
Advanced degree in international affairs, development studies, community development, child development, or related field; experience working internationally, preferably in Africa, in the areas of demobilization and reintegration (DDR), child soldier DDR, social research in war-affected communities, and/or other relevant experience; experience managing multi-budget projects, and supervision both expatriate and national staff; experience working with international donors, as well as government bodies, including military forces; experience working in insecure areas and familiarity with security procedures and systems; experience with or good working knowledge of database management; strong writing skills desirable. Fluency in spoken and written English and French required; spoken Swahili an advantage.
Education:
5
Job
type: 2
Starting
date: ASAP
Deadline
for submission of applications: ANy time
Submit
your applications to: Steven Sharp, Country Representative
Applications must be emailed to: ifeshrdc-rep@ic.cd
Instructions to applicants: If there is a problem with the drc e-mail address, applicants may also submit an application to IFESH headquarters at ltanner@ifesh.org .
Follow
up: 2
*** IMPORTANT **** Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
Job
Vacancies from AWID Resource Net
1) Economics Advisor on Feminized Poverty / UNIFEM / Rabat, Morocco / Closing date: November 04, 2004.
SUMMARY:
Post
Level: A-4
Duration
of initial contract: 1 year, renewable
Starting
date: 1 December 2004
Percentage of travel: 15%
The post of Programme Advisor on feminized poverty and inter-agency collaboration is being established to strengthen UNIFEM's capacity to develop, disseminate and build capacity to use innovative and relevant tools in the French-speaking countries of the Mahgreb and, to the extent possible, in Francophone West Africa. It is primarily designed, as well, to enhance UNIFEM's capacity to collaborate with and support expanded and improved efforts by UN system partners in this regard.
The main responsibilities of the Advisor will take place in line with the Asia-Pacific and African regional MYFFs and sub-regional strategies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Post-graduate degree in economics, development, social sciences, focusing on poverty and gender.
- Knowledge and experience in macro-economic policies and programmes as they relate to gender.
- Knowledge and experience on gender-responsive budgeting
- Demonstrated leadership, negotiation and team building capacity to be able to guide UN system and other partners efforts towards gender mainstreaming.
- 10 to 15 years of experience in development area with a strong gender focus and recent experience in poverty, macro-economic policies and gender budget.
- English, French and Arabic.
TO APPLY:
For more information and to apply ONLINE, please go to: http://stone.undp.org/undpweb/ohr/ohrjobs.cfm (ref: ALD2004/0325) or: http://www.unifem.org/ => ''About Us'' => ''Vacancies''.
Focal point: unifem.vacancy@undp.org Application deadline: 4 NOVEMBER 2004
2) Consultants: Programme Formulation - Gender / UNDP / Vientiane,
Lao PDR / Closing date: October 27, 2004.
BACKGROUND
UNDP is developing a new programme of cooperation to facilitate the effective gender mainstreaming process within the National Growth and Poverty Eradication Strategy (NGPES) framework in order to reduce poverty and promote gender equality in Lao PDR. Working with a range of government and non-government partners, the programme seeks to build capacity at all levels, improve gender awareness and partnership in gender mainstreaming.
The consultancy will commence as soon as possible for a period of 27 (consecutive) working days, based in Vientiane. A series of field visits will also need to be undertaken.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To help formulate the new programme, UNDP seeks to recruit ONE INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT and ONE NATIONAL CONSULTANT. Working as a team under the guidance of the LWU and UNDP, the consultant team will be responsible for the following:
- Formulate a draft project document for the UNDP programme support, including a Project Results Framework, project budget in ATLAS format and draft TORs for the key personnel in the project.
- Focus the project objective on how LWU can best provide assistance to government agencies in supporting gender mainstreaming and reporting, in particular how best to support the National Statistical Center in its production of gender disaggregated data.
- Explore linkages to and cooperation options with the UNDP funded HIV/AIDS programme.
- Provide a strategy for expanding the use of the radio media to enhance a discussion on gender at the grassroots level.
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the organisational structure which the project can support, baring in mind sustainability and most effective cooperation with and support to other government institutions.
- Discuss with the Gender and Development Group, UN organisations, selected relevant projects and other actors on what would be the most cost effective strategy regarding the libraries, or whether there is inadequate need for the service to justify their existence. Explore the possibility of transferring the GRID library to the National Libraries.
- Systematically review possible programme support in the areas of: capacity development, information dissemination about gender equality and gender mainstreaming, and partnership in gender mainstreaming.
At the conclusion of the formulation mission, the consultant team will submit a detailed draft project document, reflecting the stated priorities of the government and UNDP.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
As the team leader, THE INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT will have the following qualifications:
- Advanced degree in gender and development studies or related subjects;
- At least 10 years' experience covering gender mainstreaming and development issues, preferably in Laos and the South Asia region;
- Be familiar with gender/ sex-disaggregated statistics;
- Good understanding of South East Asia context, including the role of government and non-government actors in gender mainstreaming;
- Substantive experience in programme and project development, management, monitoring and evaluation;
- Experience with the UN system and UNDP;
- Excellent communications skills and ability to write in English.
To facilitate in-depth analysis of the Lao context and discussions with national counterparts, THE NATIONAL CONSULTANT will have the following qualifications:
- Degree in gender and development studies or related subjects;
- At least 5 years' experience working in the area of gender in Laos, with in-depth knowledge about the relevant issues and stakeholders;
- At least 3 years' experience of project management and implementation;
- Excellent communication skills in English and Lao (oral and written).
TO APPLY:
Please send your application to Ms. Phanchinda at: phanchinda.lengsavad@undp.org (Reference: DevNetJobs.org).
Closing date: OCTOBER 27, 2004.
(cross-posted from DevNetJobs.org)
3) Head of EU Advocacy Office / Oxfam International / Brussels,
Belgium / Closing date: November 08, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We seek a Head of Office to co-ordinate activities in Brussels, including:
- senior management of office and staff;
- development and implementation of advocacy strategies to influence the policies and practice of the European institutions;
- direct lobbying of EU targets;
- facilitation of collaboration between member Oxfams on EU advocacy;
- representing Oxfam externally and maintaining relationships with media and government targets;
- writing briefing papers, strategies, articles, etc.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
- You will need extensive knowledge of advocacy and international development or social justice issues;
- Experience of grassroots development work is desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of the European institutions and fluency in written and spoken French and English are essential.
- Other European languages an advantage.
- A commitment to promoting gender equity is important.
For detailed
description, please refer to: http://www.oxfam.org/eng/pdfs/job_head_brussels_office.pdf, or
http://www.oxfam.org/eng/getinvolved_jobs.htm.
TO APPLY:
Please send a resume/CV of no more than four pages, with a cover letter, to (aaron.finney@oxfaminternational.org) or fax +1-202-496 0128.
Applications close 8th NOVEMBER 2004. Website: http://www.oxfam.org/eng/getinvolved_jobs.htm
4)
Project Assistant for Africa / The Global Fund for Women / San
Francisco, CA, USA / Closing date: November 03, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Global Fund is accepting applications for a part-time temporary position with a focus in Africa. The Project Assistant for Africa will work with the Africa Program Team in processing proposals from organizations that request support from the Global Fund for Women. The Project Assistant for Africa will report to the Program Officer for Africa.
The duration of this part-time temporary position is 8 weeks. The position will start by mid-November, 2004 and will end by mid-January, 2004. The Global Fund does not consider this position a permanent position. The hourly rate for this position is $12/hour for up to 15 hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Knowledge of international women's rights issues
*
Good writing skills
*
Familiarity with the French language is preferred
*
Familiarity with the Africa region is required
* Familiarity with databases, especially Filemaker Pro (preferred)
*
Flexibility to take on a variety of substantive and clerical tasks
*
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
*
Commitment to women's issues and social change
The Global Fund is specially interested in candidates that want to pursue a career in international women's rights.
See FULL DESCRIPTION of responsibilities and further requirements at:
http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/5other/jobs.html
TO APPLY:
Applications and all supporting documents must be postmarked by NOVEMBER 3rd, 2004.
All pages of the application should be typed in a reasonable size font (9-14 pt.), single-spaced and double-sided to conserve paper. Please do not submit applications in folders or binders. Each application package should include:
* cover letter with the applicant's current contact information
* resume (including detailed work experience, education/degrees, references with complete contact information)
* writing sample (2-3 pages maximum)
All applications and supporting documents can be sent by email to: jobs@globalfundforwomen.orgjobs by fax to: (415)202-8604, or by mail to:
Project Assistant for Africa (PJAAF1-04)
Global
Fund for Women
Attn:
Office Manager
1375
Sutter Street, Suite 400
San
Francisco, CA USA 94109
Website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/5other/jobs.html
5)
International Legal Program Assistant / Center for Reproductive
Rights / New York, NY, USA / Closing date: October 31, 2004.
THE ORGANIZATION:
The Center for Reproductive Rights is a non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and defending women's reproductive rights worldwide. The Center's International Legal Program (ILP) has been at the forefront of efforts to use international law and legal mechanisms to advance legal norms, laws and policies that secure women's reproductive rights and access to quality reproductive healthcare.
For more information, please see: http://www.reproductiverights.org/
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carry out administrative and secretarial tasks for the International Legal Program;
- Extensive word processing, editing and fact-checking of papers and reports;
- Drafting, faxing, and mailing of correspondence;
- Assistance with research;
- Handling international travel arrangements;
- Maintaining filing system;
- Assistance with responses to inquiries and maintaining relationships with NGO partners worldwide.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.A. degree or foreign equivalent strongly preferred;
- Fluency in word processing, Outlook, and use of email required.
- Internet research capacity also required, as is ability to work under pressure.
- 2-3 years experience as an administrative assistant and good writing and research skills strongly preferred.
- Commitment to reproductive rights and women's human rights issues and experience in international work is also preferred.
- Spanish fluency required and expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean region is a plus. Two-year commitment is required.
TO APPLY:
Please send resume and cover letter by OCTOBER 31, 2004 to:
Program
Assistant- International
Center for Reproductive Rights
120 Wall Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Email: resumes@reprorights.org
Website: http://www.reproductiverights.org/ab_employment.html#ia
6)
Civil Society Specialist: Nepal / The National Democratic
Institute for International Affairs (NDI) / Kathmandu, Nepal.
SUMMARY:
NDI seeks a resident Senior Program Officer to implement and oversee the Institute's work with civil society organizations in Nepal. The Senior Program Officer would help Nepalese civil society organizations build an effective, broad-based coalition for democracy, fair elections, and civil society by assisting civil society groups to develop networks, coordinate targeted advocacy campaigns, and engage citizens in the political processes through civic and voter education initiatives and media outreach. The representative will be based in Kathmandu, but will travel regularly within the country. The position is available in January 2005.
For more information, please see:
http://www.ndi.org/employment/currentemploy.asp => Click on the position title.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of six years of organizational management and community organizing experience. Areas of expertise should include: experience in civic education, developing advocacy strategies for community based organizations, establishing links between citizens and government, coalition building, communications and media relations.
- Bachelors degree in international relations or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
- Proven ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor, or consultant.
- Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with USAID and other international organizations.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Experience with conference/seminar organizing and facilitation.
- High degree of organization and initiative.
- Experience in financial management and reporting.
- Excellent staff and office management and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of program evaluation techniques.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new cultures, both professionally and personally.
TO APPLY:
Please apply ONLINE: http://www.ndi.org/employment/currentemploy.asp
=> Click on the position title.
7) Medical Officer, Making Pregnancy Safer / World Health Organization / Copenhagen, Denmark / Closing date: November 09, 2004.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Grade:
P-4
Contract
type: Fixed-term appointment
Duration:
One year time-limited
Making Pregnancy Safer (MPS) is an initiative launched by WHO to highlight the Organization's commitment to reduce the global burden of death, illness and disability associated with pregnancy, childbirth and the neonatal period. MPS describes the contribution that WHO is making to the worldwide Safe Motherhood Initiative movement. This contribution will focus on what the health sector, working in collaboration with other partners and sectors can do to ensure that all pregnancies are wanted, that women can go safely through pregnancy and childbirth, and that infants are born alive and healthy and remain so throughout the neonatal period.
Under the general direction of the Regional Adviser, Medical Officer, Making Pregnancy Safer ensures that MPS work is thoroughly embedded in health systems at regional and country levels; and provides support to countries in their efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity.
See list of specific responsibilities at:
http://erecruit.who.int/e-jobs/public/101899_75513487.pdf
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in medicine, medical science or other health-related science. Postgraduate qualification/degree in obstetrics and gynecology, public health, health management, health administration, or closely related field.
- Ability to prepare publications and formal training or qualification in health economics an asset.
- Proven technical and managerial skills in the development, implementation, management and monitoring of national reproductive health programmes, especially in the area of maternal and neonatal health.
- Ability to work harmoniously with international and national counterparts from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Successful record of health management responsibilities is essential.
- Good knowledge of health system reforms.
- Good communication and language skills. Tact, diplomacy and ability to motivate partners are necessary attributes.
- PC skills at advanced level.
- Knowledge of AIDS-related issues and priorities an asset.
- Over five years' experience in the field of reproductive health, specifically in the planning, management and monitoring of maternal health/child health programmes in developing countries or countries with economies in transition within the Region.
- Experience in integrated health project development with focus in the area of reproductive health would be an asset.
- Knowledge of the European Region an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of English; working knowledge of French or German. Knowledge of Russian an asset.
TO APPLY:
Vacancy
Notice No.: EURO/04/FT437
Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for ONLINE application procedures.
Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
Deadline
for applications: 9 NOVEMBER 2004
8) Consultant / Sexual Violence Research Initiative / Closing date:
October 29, 2004.
DESCRIPTION:
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is seeking a consultant to undertake a desk review relating to the medico-legal response to sexual violence sexual violence.
Goal: Undertake a review of factors which facilitate or impede the progress of sexual violence cases through the legal system with a focus on the use and impact of medical forensic evidence on the progression of sexual assault cases through the legal system and legal resolution of these.
* The review should be comprised of a broadly based literature review, with literature from health, social sciences, and law and include evidence from peer reviewed journals as well as research reports from donor agencies, government and international and local non government organizations and other ''grey'' literature.
* The research and literature should include all available evidence with particular emphasis on evidence from low and middle income countries.
* Gaps in the current evidence base as well as differences in research findings between countries should be clearly identified and discussed in the review and the analysis should distil any lessons learned and identify any models of practice that are identified.
* Concrete recommendations for future research should be made based on an analysis of the findings of research to date, including its limitations.
TO APPLY:
If you are interested in being considered for this review, please send by Friday 29 OCTOBER, 2004 a statement of interest , a CV, and a brief (5 page max) writing sample by email to (svrimail@who.int) or by fax to: +41 22 791 1585.
If you are applying by email, please put SVRI desk review application as the subject of your message.
For more information about the SVRI, visit:
http://www.who.int/gender/violence/sexviolresearch/en/
9)
Executive Director / The Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship
Program (WLPPFP) / Washington, DC, USA / Apply ASAP.
THE ORGANIZATION:
The WLPPFP, founded in 1983, is a nationally and internationally recognized legal fellowship program housed at Georgetown University Law Center.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Fellowship Program, including Fellow recruitment, selection, supervision and placement; development and leadership of Fellowship seminars, curriculum and group projects; ongoing coordination on substantive and training issues with placement organizations; development, fundraising, financial operations and budgeting.
The Executive Director works with and supervises the current Fellowship team which includes a Program Director, Finance Director, and several research assistants and interns; collaborates closely with senior Georgetown Law Center faculty and personnel who are integral to successful program operations; and leads Fellowship seminars and events and serves as the primary contact with placement organizations, foundations, major funders, Fellowship alumnae and program supporters.
The new Executive Director will lead a strategic planning process to help define WLPPFP's expanding priorities as it enters its third decade of operations. The Executive Director has the opportunity to participate in the academic life of Georgetown University Law Center, including adjunct teaching possibilities.
REQUIREMENTS:
This is an excellent opportunity to assume the leadership of a highly regarded Program and make a significant contribution to justice and equality for future generations locally, nationally and internationally. Requirements for the position include:
- Significant legal, management, supervisory and development/fundraising experience and potential (J.D. degree required);
- A demonstrated commitment to gender equality and justice work;
- Exceptional interpersonal, collaborative,
entrepreneurial, leadership and mentoring skills; and
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
TO APPLY:
Applicants should mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter and resume AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to:
Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program
Attn: ED Search Committee
Georgetown University Law Center
600 New Jersey Ave., NW, Suite 334
Washington, D.C. 20001
Fax: 202-662-9539
Email: wlppfp@law.georgetown.edu
The search process will continue until the position is filled, with the goal of bringing the new Executive Director on board early in 2005.
(cross-posted from http://www.idealist.org)
10)
Researcher on Saudi Arabia and the Arab world / Human Rights
Watch / New York, NY, USA / Closing date: November 12, 2004.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time appointment, preferably based in New York. The researchers will undertake frequent field work to monitor violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Saudi Arabia and other assigned countries. Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring, investigating and documenting human rights abuses;
- Collecting and analyzing information on human rights developments from a wide variety of sources including the local media, NGOs, journalists, diplomats, and others in the field;
- Developing and implementing local and international advocacy strategies to bring violations to the attention of relevant governments, other political actors, and the international community;
- Writing detailed reports, briefing memos, government letters, and press statements in a concise and accurate manner, with a quick turnaround time;
- Meeting with government and security officials in Saudi Arabia and other assigned countries, as well as foreign government missions and international agencies, to present our findings and concerns;
- Responding to inquiries from the press,
public, and colleagues in the human rights community concerning Saudi Arabia
and other assigned countries; and
- Working closely with human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia and assigned countries to ensure that the work of HRW complements and enhances their own work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- The successful candidate will be scrupulously objective, able to investigate and report on abuses by governments or by armed groups without prejudice or favor.
- S/he must be able to work carefully and dispassionately to uncover and report the facts as they are in contexts that are often highly charged politically.
- The person in this position must be comfortable working under intense public scrutiny, flexible, and able to respond quickly to crises.
- S/he must be able to produce excellent written material under tight deadlines, and develop access to relevant government officials, media, and other key political actors.
- S/he should have substantial knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law, a good background in Middle East and international affairs, and work experience in the Middle East.
- Professional experience working on human rights issues is desirable.
- Candidates should have excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Arabic.
- An advanced degree in international relations, journalism, law, history or the social sciences is required.
- The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, well organized, and able to work quickly and perform under pressure, independently and as a member of a team.
- Experience in carrying out fieldwork in difficult security environments is an asset.
NOTE:
HRW will assist employees in obtaining necessary U.S. work authorization; non-US citizens are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY:
APPLY IMMEDIATELY (deadline: NOVEMBER 12, 2004) by e-mailing a letter of interest together with resume, references, and a short sample of original, unedited writing (no calls, please) to (hulll@hrw.org).
If e-mail is not possible, mail materials together to:
Human
Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (MENA Researcher)
350 Fifth Ave, 34th Fl.
New York NY 10118-3299 USA.
(Please do not split a submission between email and post.).
Website: http://www.hrw.org/jobs/res-Saudi-Arabia-1004.htm
11)
Programme Coordinator, Africa and Middle East regions / Child
Helpline International / Amsterdam, The Netherlands / Closing date:
October 30, 2004.
THE ORGANIZATION:
Child Helpline International (CHI) is a global network in 77 countries of telephone and outreach services for children and young people. It is founded in order to strengthen and develop helplines for children and young people in care of need and protection.
A telephone helpline for children and young people is accessible to them around the clock, free of cost and enables them to contact someone in any emergency situation. It provides children and young people with an opportunity to directly express their concerns and issues affecting them. It is founded on the belief that children and young people have rights and that they can identify their problems.
At present 55 countries have a child helpline; 18 countries are in the preparatory phase of starting a child helpline and in another 4 countries, CHI is initiating contact with NGOs interested in starting a child helpline.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Networking with existing helplines in the
regions
• Facilitating annual Regional Consultations
• Contributing to the International
Consultation
• Facilitating new helplines and the following up of parties interested in starting a helpline
• Evaluation and reporting of projects
• Keeping an overview of all country level activities
• Data collection and management for the international database
• Participating in relevant child network meetings
• Financial administration of region's programmes
• General administration
• Financial administration o the regions' programmes.
REQUIREMENTS:
• An academic degree in a subject related to
international relations
• Fluent in English and French. Knowledge of Arabic.
• A broad knowledge of international relations
and dynamics of the relevant regions
• At least 5 years proven experience in international programmes in a NGO setting in the relevant regions
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills, public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to travel frequently
• Ability to handle multiple programmes and work under pressure
• Ability to work in a small team
• An EU work permit
TO APPLY:
Written applications, with extensive CV and names and addresses of three references should be forwarded at the latest 30 OCTOBER 2004, to:
Child
Helpline International
Paula
Conaghan
Prinsengracht
468
1017
KG Amsterdam
The
Netherlands
or:
Email: paula@childhelplineinternational.org
For further information, visit www.childhelplineinternational.org or send an e-mail to Paula Conaghan at: paula@childhelplineinternational.org
(cross-posted from http://www.charityjob.co.uk)
12) India Country Director / EngenderHealth / New Delhi, India.
THE ORGANIZATION:
EngenderHealth is a large, non-profit organizations dedicated to making quality reproductive health accessible to women and men around the world. We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services where resources are scarce. EngenderHealth has been working in India since 1988, making contributions in the area of reproductive health at the national, state and district levels. To date EngenderHealth has focused its efforts on four northern states where family planning and reproductive health indicators have historically been among the most dire in the country: Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The India Country Director's responsibilities include three broad areas:
1) representation and leadership for EngenderHealth projects in India;
2) developing and fundraising for programs that are consistent with EngenderHealth vision and mission;
3) office and personnel management.
She/He will work closely with EngenderHealth's Bangkok-based Asia/Near East Regional Office (ARO) staff, as well as New York-based staff senior program staff in accomplishing this work.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced degree in health, population, demography, social sciences or related field;
- Minimum of eight years experience in management of reproductive health, family planning, HIV/AIDs or a related development program.
- Experience and demonstrated success in fund raising and donor relations;
- Experience in developing a vision an strategy for a large national program.
- Experience in reproductive health in Asia, preferably in India;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more of the primary programming areas of EngenderHealth-reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, maternal health, gender-in general and in Asia in particular.
- Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent written and spoken fluency in English.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Skills and experience in managing staff and managing an in-country office including hiring, supervising staff and consultants; demonstrated skills in managing performance and mentoring and growing staff.
Detailed description is available at:
http://www.engenderhealth.org/careers/field/f041005.html
TO APPLY:
If you wish to be considered for this position please send your resume with a cover letter stating salary requirements and salary history to:
E-mail: hr@engenderhealth.org
Fax:
Human Resources (212) 561-8082
Mail: Human Resources, EngenderHealth, 440 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10001.
Website: http://www.engenderhealth.org/careers/field/f041005.html
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