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Pricing Specialist +b

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Name of company or organization : The American Institutes for Research

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a premier behavioral and social science research and development organization.  As part of the International Project Support Team, the Pricing Specialist will prepare new business cost proposals and cooperative agreement applications in compliance with federal regulations and with AIR policies.

The Pricing Specialist will be responsible for drafting RFP/RFA summary of key proposal requirements, developing proposal schedules, developing a budget shell for International Development Program (IDP) staff and subcontractors and reviewing and correcting all budgets submitted for IDP.  This position will also be responsible for preparing and coordinating all final cost proposal data, advising staff regarding re-budgeting exercises, reviewing and approving accruals and pipeline analyses, maintaining cost proposal-related files and providing support and guidance to IDP staff with regards to budgets and pricing. 

AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.  For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org.  EOE.

Job qualifications : This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related field; four to six years of experience in federal government cost proposal pricing; a strong knowledge of FAR, AIDARs, CAS, TINA and USAID pricing; and experience and training in federal compliance rules, regulations and standards associated with federal funds and non-profit accounting (A-110, A-122, A-133 and 22CFR226).  Candidates should also have experience pricing all types of grants, cooperative agreements and contracts including IQC, T & M, FFP, CR and CPFF, and demonstrated ability to develop large, complex cost proposal models.  Must have strong communication skills, be proficient with MS Office and be able to work in a dynamic environment and manage a variety of activates.  Experience with non-profit organizations and a thorough knowledge of cost/price analysis and indirect rate analysis a plus.

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : ASAP

Salary range : DOE

Deadline for submission of applications : Until position is fillled

Submit applications to : Human Resources at this email address NA

Instructions to Applicants : To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and reference job number 4981. 

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message: 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.

14 Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net

1) Two Program Coordinators / Association for Women's Rights in

Development (AWID) / Location:  Preferably able to work in Mexico

City, Cape Town or Toronto / Closing date: February 09, 2007.

BACKGROUND:

The Association for Women's Rights in Development - an international, multigenerational, feminist, agenda-setting, creative, future-oriented membership organization working for women's rights – is looking for up to two Program Coordinators to assist in the implementation of AWID's exciting new Strategic Plan.

As a Program Coordinator, you will have experience working within women's movements, managing projects, and have a good background in one of the following issues that AWID is currently working on:  resources for women's rights, capacity building, movement building, and  HIV/AIDS.

You will join a dynamic, tech-savvy, creative team of feminists working from around the world towards fulfilling AWID's mission: to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally to effectively advance the rights of women.

Working with the Executive Director or a Program Manager your duties will include coordinating the implementation of project goals including timelines and budget, assist with funding reports, as well as some writing, editing, research, managing consultants, organizing events and meetings, facilitating workshops, representing AWID at international events, and other tasks as needed.

LOCATION:  Preferably able to work in Mexico City, Cape Town or Toronto.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

-   Depth and breadth of knowledge of women's rights and/or gender and development;

-   At least four years of experience with women's organizations and movements globally and/or regionally;

-   At least four years experience of implementing advocacy, capacity building, and/or action-research programs;

-   At least four years experience in project management (led at least one major project from start to completion, with minimal supervision);

-   University degree with a relevant focus on women's rights and/or gender and development;

-   Proven writing and editing skills;

-   Strong organizational skills; effective leadership, ability to work in teams with tight deadlines and under pressure;

-   Written and spoken fluency in English;

-   Fluency in Spanish, French, or Arabic;

-   Excellent computer skills.

TO APPLY:

Please send your most recent CV with a cover letter as well as a written response in English to the following questions (not to exceed 3 written pages, doubled spaced Times Roman 12 font):

1. What are some of the greatest challenges to strengthening women's and feminists movements worldwide?

2. What key strategies are needed to advance the rights of women?

3. What are some key challenges of working with a virtual team and how would you address them?

Please send all documents to Sarah Rosenhek at: (srosenhek@awid.org) BY FEBRUARY 9th, 2007.

AWID encourages applicants from the Global South or Eastern Europe.

No calls please. We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates who are short listed will be contacted.

For more information please visit: www.awid.org

2) Head of Cluster - Environment, Civil Society and Gender / UNDP /

Tirana, Albania / Closing date: January 29, 2007.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MANAGERIAL:

-   Lead Cluster's day-to-day programming implementation; supervise staff, guide and  orient efforts and contributions of consultants, programme/project personnel, other donors and local institutions towards the achievement of Cluster's programmes objectives;

- Guide and lead the Cluster in formulation and revision of programme/project documents required for implementation of the UNDP Country Programme and UNDAF;

-   Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in the Cluster;

-   Foster collaboration within the team, with the other two clusters of the programme, etc.

-   Provide regular professional guidance and advise to the supervised programme staff;

-   Plan and monitor Cluster's programme delivery;

-   Prepare Cluster work plans and progress reports;

-   Provide on-the-job training for the Cluster and projects staff;

PROGRAMMATIC:

-   Analyze economic, social and political factors which might impact  development programmes and identify development needs relevant to UNDP's mandate in Albania;

-   Participate in consultations with UN agencies and other stakeholders in the preparation of programme documents in the areas of the Cluster's mandate.

-   Liaise with other organizations and academic institutions specializing in the Cluster's areas of responsibility to identify best practices and research;

-   Prepare substantive policy papers and inputs to thematic workshops and conferences;

-   Prepare documentation in support of resource mobilization activities;

-   Provide substantive inputs and present UNDP policy in inter-agency meetings on environment, gender and civil society;

-   Lead appraisal of project proposals, ensure that they are prepared in accordance with UNDP policies and procedures;

-   Ensure proper coordination of UNDP projects with respective regional and global programmes and projects, including those based in the RBEC Regional Support Center in Bratislava; support regional and sub-regional networking activities;

-   Lead Cluster to support and coordinate advocacy and public awareness activities of UNDP programmes;

-   Develop work plans with monitoring indicators and monitor progress in  programmes and projects;

-   Lead Cluster to establish a team of Gender, Civil Society and Environment contact persons representing UNDP Projects and Programmes

and develop their capacity to take responsibility for cross-cutting issues mainstreaming within their units and projects.

SEE FULL DESCRIPTION AT:

http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=1095

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

-   Master's Degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Studies or Social Sciences.

-   Full working knowledge of English and excellent writing skills is a requirement; knowledge of a local language is an asset;

-   Full knowledge of ATLAS, other UNDP management softwares is an asset.

-   Full knowledge and experience with UNDP programme implementation modalities, including DEX and NEX, is desirable.

TO APPLY:

Please APPLY ONLINE at:

http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=1095

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 29 JANUARY 2007.

3) Programme Assistant, Africa Section / UNIFEM / New York, NY, USA / Closing date: January 30, 2007.

SUMMARY:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Africa and under the supervision of each programme specialist in charge of the programme portofolio, and in close collaboration with staff  in the sub regional office, the Finance/Programme Assistant provides programme and finance support services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.

The Finance/Programme Assistant works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project staff in the Sub-regional offices as required to exchange information and support programme delivery.

1. Supports the formulation of programmes;

2. Provides effective support to management of the SRO and HQ programmes;

3.   Provides administrative support to the Section;

4.  Supports resource mobilization;

5. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO.

REQUIREMENTS:

-   Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills;

-   Executes day-to-day tasks systematically & efficiently;

-   Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource;

-   3 to 5 years of relevant administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level.

-   Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

- Secondary Education preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance.

-   University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

SEE FULL DESCRIPTION AT:

http://www.unifem.org/about/vacancy_detail.php?VacancyID=51

TO APPLY:

Post No. 21106

Please send an e-mail message to Office of Human Resources, (unifem.vacancy@undp.org), with the following attachments:

-   Cover Letter

-   Curriculum Vitae or Résumé

-   Completed UN Personal History (p11) Form

http://www.unifem.org/about/documents/PersonalHistoryForm_200511.doc

Or send your application and attachments by regular mail or fax to:

United Nations Development Fund for Women

Attn: Office of Human Resources

304 East 45th Street, 15th Floor

New York, NY 10017, United States

Fax: +1 212-906-6705

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 JANUARY 2007.

Website: http://www.unifem.org/about/vacancy_detail.php?VacancyID=51

4) Policy Officer / The European Network against Racism (ENAR) /

Brussels, Belgium / Closing date: February 08, 2007.

DESCRIPTION:

ENAR, the European Network against Racism with its Secretariat based in Brussels, is recruiting a: Policy Officer.

The Policy Officer will implement and follow-up in close cooperation with the Campaigning and Networking Officer, policy elements of the ENAR work programme.

Under the supervision of the Policy Manager, the Policy Officer will be responsible for:

-    Monitoring policy developments within the European institutions and identifying issues of concern for ENAR and its participating organizations.

-    Researching for policy material and information concerning relevant topics at EU and national levels including the research for documents of EU institutions concerning racism and equal treatment and other related issues. Share this information with other staff.

-    Liaising with EU institutions and other policy makers with the view to influence the antiracist agenda.

-    Networking with other stakeholders as appropriate.

- Drafting preliminary policy positions, general policy papers, and Presidency Memoranda, under the supervision of the Policy Manager, and in liaison with the Director, Board members, and the Policy and Lobbying Committee as appropriate.

-    Proposing appropriate policy topics for the ENAR work program.

-    Designing training seminars, conferences and relevant meetings related to policy as appropriate.

-    Assisting in the design and drafting of ENAR research and publications.

-    Performing other tasks related to the post as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Policy Manager and the Director.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:

http://www.enar-eu.org/en/about/vacancies.shtml

TO APPLY:

You are kindly asked to send your application (letter of interest, application form and the equal opportunities form which is not obligatory) preferably by e-mail to: (info@enar-eu.org).

Applications in other formats than that outlined in the guidance notes (see http://www.enar-eu.org/en/about/vacancies.shtml) will not be considered. Please ensure your e-mail has been received by requesting confirmation.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 08 FEBRUARY 2007.

Website: http://www.enar-eu.org/en/about/vacancies.shtml

5) Marketing Manager / VSO - Woman's Net South Africa / Johannesburg, South Africa / Closing date: February 03, 2007.

DESCRIPTION:

VSO is an international development charity with a difference - instead of sending food or money, we send people who share their skills to tackle poverty.

Are you a dynamic and innovative Marketing Manager looking for a life-changing challenge? VSO is urgently seeking a Marketing Manager to work with Woman's Net, an organization whose primary objective is to promote gender equality in South Africa through new information and communication technologies (ICTs). As a paid VSO volunteer you will develop Woman's Net's regional and international profile and reputation, increase the organizations effectiveness and help raise awareness of HIV & AIDS issues amongst women and girls in South Africa.

You will help to strengthen the communications capacity of Women's net through mentoring and coaching of staff. In addition to this you will develop marketing and fundraising strategies for the organization and provide support for ongoing organizational development initiatives. The duration of placement is 12-24 months.

VSO make it possible for remarkable people to share their skills – we provide full training and support, flights, medical cover, accommodation and a salary to match that of your local colleagues.

KEY DUTIES:

- · Develop a marketing and fundraising strategy for Woman's Net;

- · Provide training for staff on promotion techniques and campaigning;

- · Implement monitoring and evaluation process for marketing and fundraising activities;

- · Input into the development of an organizational strategic plan for Woman's Net.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

- · Degree in a related field with a minimum of 4 years management experience within the communications field;

- · Ability to develop a marketing strategy;

- · Excellent interpersonal and cross cultural communication skills and ability to lead and motivate a team;

- · Self assurance, flexibility and adaptability.

TO APPLY:

For information on how to apply and other positions go to: http://www.vso.org.uk/businessjobs or phone 020 8780 7500.

DATE CLOSING: SATURDAY, 03 FEBRUARY 2007.

(cross-posted from http://www.charityjob.co.uk)

6) Program Officer - Human Rights / The Ford Foundation / Santiago,

Chile / Application deadline: March 19, 2007.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Program Officer for Human Rights will be responsible for developing, monitoring and evaluating a portfolio of grants and related activities focusing on the protection and promotion of human rights in the Andean Region and Southern Cone (with special focus on Colombia, Peru, Chile and Argentina). The program endorses a comprehensive definition and understanding of human rights (including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights) and seeks to strengthen human rights related to the concept and practice of citizenship. The program currently focuses on supporting law-based institutional reforms, promoting greater public accountability through advocacy and litigation, and addressing discrimination based on race, ethnicity and gender.

The Program Officer will review existing lines of work; formulate grant making strategies and initiatives; identify potential grantees; solicit, review and respond to grant proposals; recommend and monitor grants and other developments in the field; and encourage collaboration among grantees across the four countries.

S/he is expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with existing and potential grantees, relevant leaders in civil society, and other donors in the field. In addition to coordinating the Human Rights and Citizenship portfolio, the Program Officer will contribute to defining the office's overall strategic direction for the region, and will seek opportunities to cooperate programmatically with other Santiago Office programs.

S/he will also collaborate with colleagues working on human rights in the Foundation's other offices in Latin America to support regional initiatives and with colleagues in New York and in other Foundation offices to advance human rights worldwide.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-   The ideal candidate will have advanced training in law, social sciences, public policy, or other relevant fields;

-   Substantial professional experience in the fields of human rights and democratization in the Andean Region and Southern Cone;

-   Excellent strategic, analytical, oral presentation and writing skills;

-   Knowledge of Latin American society, history and culture;

-   Fluent working knowledge of both Spanish and English; and

-   An ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.

-   Excellent people skills, high energy and commitment level is required.

TO APPLY:

Please apply ONLINE at:

http://www.fordfound.org/employment/jobdetail.cfm?id=146

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 03/19/2007.

7) Programme Quality and Learning Advisor: Gender Equity and Gender-based Violence Lead / Oxfam GB / Oxford, GB / Closing date:

February 01, 2007.

SUMMARY:

Hours: 36 per week.

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 22nd October, 2007 - Maternity Cover.

TEAM PURPOSE: To ensure Oxfam has the management, technical and logistical capacity to both scale up and to respond rapidly to major humanitarian emergencies anywhere in the world.

JOB PURPOSE: To support the development and implementation of Oxfam GB's humanitarian work by providing specialist advice and support on humanitarian quality issues.

SELECTED RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will provide leadership in the following areas:

Gender Based Violence and Gender Equity

-   Work closely with the HD protection advisor and departmental colleagues in developing focused work on improving our understanding of gender based violence in humanitarian situations, and developing an effective strategy, and approaches on its prevention.

-   Collating and advising on suitable materials for induction materials for staff.

-   Networking with internal and external actors to research, capture and disseminate good practice in reducing gender based violence in humanitarian crises.

-   Supporting regional leads in identifying their staff development needs in relation to gender aspects of humanitarian programme quality, leading on efforts to produce and test training materials and processes, and implementing initiatives as required.

-   Line management of an HSP Progamme Quality Officer.

-   Coordinating work and agreeing priorities with key internal leads and processes (principally gender leads & networks in the department and regions).

-   Participating in external networks and processes (such as IASC) to contribute OGB experience and draw on that of others.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

-   Substantial experience of humanitarian response and development work, and an excellent understanding of a broad range of programme quality issues and thinking.

-   Strong conceptual, analytical and critical thinking.

-   Strong track record of providing effective programme advice at distance and in the field.

-   Proven experience and abilities in assisting field managers to assess problems, prioritize against multiple demands, and develop strategies to address them.

-   Demonstrable experience of supporting humanitarian programming in  at least one of the core focus areas - gender equity, accountability to beneficiaries, conflict sensitivity and programme learning.

-   Excellent understanding of, and personal commitment to, promoting  gender equity in humanitarian response.

-   Experience and understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning theory and practice, particularly in relation to humanitarian response.

-   Excellent understanding of internal and sectoral codes and standards that inform and steer our approach.

-   Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful training and staff development initiatives and in coaching teams.

-   Highly effective influencing skills within the team, with senior management and field teams.

-   Experience of successful external representation and influencing on programme issues with key allies and networks.

-   Competent to work with significant levels of autonomy, showing creativity and initiative, with excellent prioritization and time-management skills.

-   Willingness to travel for up to 12 weeks per year, to regional centres and country programmes, sometimes at short notice.

SEE DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AT:

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/index.htm => "Current Vacancies and Apply Online" => Ref.: INT2074

TO APPLY:

Ref: INT2074

Please apply ONLINE at: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/index.htm =>  "Current Vacancies and Apply Online" => Ref.: INT2074.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 FEBRUARY 2007  (23:59 GMT).

8) Gender Development and Human Rights Specialists / DPK Consulting/Egypt.

SUMMARY:

DPK Consulting seeks qualified senior-level Gender Development and Human Rights Specialists for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Egypt. The project will focus primarily on preventing gender-based violence, violence against children, and promoting human rights.

REQUIREMENTS:

-   Minimum of 5 years professional experience at a senior level on similar USAID or other donor-funded international development projects.

-   Technical expertise in gender-based and domestic violence prevention, expertise in grants-management a plus.

-   Advanced degree in a related subject.

-   Previous work experience in Egypt and/or the Middle East Region.

-   Fluency in English; Arabic language skills a plus.

TO APPLY:

JOB CODE: EG-07.01

Please submit resume and cover letter to: (resume@dpkconsulting.com) with the above job code in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Website: http://www.dpkconsulting.com  

9) Gender Development Specialists / DPK Consulting / Worldwide.

SUMMARY:

DPK Consulting is seeking senior gender development experts for short-term and long-term consulting opportunities on anticipated USAID and other donor-funded projects around the world.

REQUIREMENTS:

-   Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience and at least five years of international experience in developing countries in one of the following areas:

          - Gender development, and gender equity research and policy;

          -Gender-based violence issues, including domestic violence  prevention;

          - Family law, courts, and mediation;

          - Training in and implementing standards set forth in various international human rights conventions pertaining to gender and the prevention of gender/domestic violence;

          - Incorporating gender considerations and sensitization into development projects;

          - Developing strategies for mainstreaming gender in policy development and planning and promoting gender parity in the public sector;

          - Developing national level policies and advice on gender issues and perspectives.

-   Advanced degree in gender and development, social science, development studies, or related field.

-   Regional specializations and associated language skills preferred.

TO APPLY:

JOB CODE: GE-03.14

Please submit resume and cover letter to: (resume@dpkconsulting.com) with the above job code in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Website: http://www.dpkconsulting.com

10) Program Coordinator / The Center for the Study of Human Rights

(CSHR), Columbia University / New York, NY, USA / Apply ASAP.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Manager of Center for the Study of Human Rights, the incumbent assists with CSHR's projects and programs. The incumbent supports the administration of the Third Millennium Foundation Fellowships, a global internship program that connects recently graduated students to human rights NGOs that CSHR has been contracted to coordinate. The incumbent also contributes to the planning, organizing, and day-to-day operations of the Human Rights Advocates Program, an annual four-month training program for human rights activists from around the world. Working closely with the Associate Director, the incumbent supports university-related programs as well as other collaborative projects as needed. The incumbent directly assists in fundraising strategies and the development of related programs and appeals.

The incumbent is expected to work with the Manager of CSHR and other CSHR staff to establish and maintain collaborative exchanges with human rights organizations and universities concerned with advocacy training and capacity building worldwide. The incumbent will work closely with the Third Millennium Foundation, other CSHR staff, and related faculty on the establishment and execution of the TMF program. In this capacity, the incumbent will advise students on human rights internships and jobs, identify and facilitate appropriate NGO placements for Fellows, monitor the progress of Fellows, troubleshoot potential problems and seek solutions. In addition, the incumbent will support the HRAP Advisory Board and network of HRAP alumni.

Other duties will preparing funding proposals for existing and new capacity building programs; contributing to CSHR information management systems and the documentation necessary for the sustainability of the organization; taking part in the periodic evaluation of programs; contributing to the design and implementation of capacity building programs; and following developments in the human rights field. The incumbent will work closely with all CSHR staff members.

THIS IS A ONE-YEAR POSITION WITH THE POTENTIAL OF RENEWAL DEPENDENT UPON FUNDING.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-   Bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of one year of related human rights experience required.

-   Experience working for a human rights nongovernmental organization, required.

-  Substantive knowledge of human rights mechanisms and their applications.

-   Expertise in issues related to human rights required.

-   Excellent writing and communications skills.

-   Excellent interpersonal and inter-cultural skills.

-   Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

-   Excellent organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

-   Computer and internet literacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-   Advanced degree in international affairs or related field strongly preferred.

-   Particular expertise in training and/or capacity building preferred.

-   Knowledge of issues related to the global economy preferred.

-   Knowledge of international and grassroots human rights NGOs and international organizations strongly preferred.

-   Fundraising experience strongly preferred.

-   Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel strongly preferred.

-   Fluency in a major language in addition to English strongly preferred.

TO APPLY:

Please apply ONLINE at:

www.jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=103504   

Or visit: http://jobs.columbia.edu.  To locate the posting please use the following search criteria:

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Department: 691-CTR-STDY HUMN RIGHTS

Requisition Number: 049035

DEADLINE:  ASAP.

(cross-posted from piln@lists.pili.org)

11) Winter/Spring 2007 Internships // International Gay and Lesbian

Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) // New York, NY, USA // Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis.

DESCRIPTION:

IGLHRC is currently seeking applications for Winter/Spring 2007 (end of January 2007 through middle of April 2007). Internships are open to undergraduate, graduate and law students over the age of 18, who are interested in working in a specific program area for a minimum of two months (12 to 16 hours per week).

Interns will be expected to fill out weekly timesheets, participate in weekly meetings with their supervisor, and attend at least 1 program meeting (held bi-monthly on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm EST.)

IGLHRC will provide a small stipend to interns who are not receiving funding from another institution. Current internships will take place at IGLHRC's office in New York City. Therefore, all applicants must be based in the tri-state area during the internship period.

The internship position openings for Winter/Spring 2007 are: (1) Iran Research and Policy Intern (2) Africa Research and Policy Intern and (3) Program Research and Policy Intern.

SEE FULL DESCRIPTION:

http://www.iglhrc.org/site/iglhrc/section.php?id=22

SUMMER 2007 INTERNSHIPS:

If you are interested in applying for an internship for the Summer semester, you may fill out the application below and we will contact you in February/March with Summer 2007 job descriptions for you to complete the application process. The focus of our Summer internship program will be on legal interns who can help us write legal briefs and other documents.

HOW TO APPLY:

Kindly send your resume and cover letter, one writing sample, and a list of two professional references to Lisa Levy at: (llevy@iglhrc.org).

Please title the subject header: Internship Program - Position Title.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL ALL INTERNSHIP POSITIONS ARE FILLED.

Website: http://www.iglhrc.org/site/iglhrc/section.php?id=22

12) Consultant - Global Call: Stop Rape in War // The International

Rescue Committee (IRC) // New York, NY, or Washington, DC, USA //

Deadline: February 23, 2007.

BACKGROUND:

Following a series of consultative meetings, a group of NGOs has committed to developing a global campaign to stop sexual violence during armed conflict by galvanizing a global movement that will lead to tangible and measurable progress in reducing and ultimately stopping rape in war.  The campaign will focus on influencing and encouraging governments, UN agencies, combatants and communities and thereby ultimately achieving (1) the prevention of incidents of rape in war by implementing specific actions that reduce exposure to risk; (2) a decrease in the level of impunity by establishing accountability mechanisms relevant to the roles and responsibilities of individuals, institutions, and governments in the maintenance of social order; and (3) a reduction in the tolerance of rape in war through interventions that address social norms, attitudes and behaviors related to gender equity.

The start-up phase of the campaign will be guided by a provisional Steering Committee of non-governmental organizations that currently includes the American Refugee Committee, International Medical Corps, the International Rescue Committee, Irish GBV Consortium, John Snow, Inc. and the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children.

The Steering Committee seeks a savvy campaign professional to consult for a six month period and develop a strategic plan for the campaign. The consultant must be able to work in New York or Washington. The strategic plan developed by the consultant will be used by the Steering Committee to seek funding for the campaign, to build a strong coalition of campaign supporters, and to create an organizational and staffing structure to launch and implement the campaign.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

With guidance from the Steering Committee, the consultant will develop a strategic plan to achieve the campaign's objectives.  The plan will include a recommended framework and organizational structure for the campaign; advocacy and communications strategies for key target audiences; and an initial fundraising strategy.

-       Campaign Management and Structure:  The consultant will research and recommend an organizational framework and structure for a Global Call to Action: Stop Rape in War campaign. This will include recommendations on governance structures, a strategy for stakeholder participation and collaboration, and an operational timeline and performance benchmarks.

-       Advocacy and Communications: The consultant will identify advocacy priorities and strategies for key audiences and will identify and prioritize the messaging needs for the campaign.  The advocacy and communications strategies must be designed to actively engage global stakeholders and reach all advocacy target audiences including government agencies (U.S. and worldwide) the United Nations, intergovernmental and multilateral institutions, military forces, the NGO community and other non-state actors.

-       Fundraising Strategy: The consultant will identify a strategy for raising start-up funds for the campaign that will include the identification of potential donors.

The consultant will produce a work plan for the Steering Committee's approval within the first 30 days of the consultancy.  A status report will be delivered after 90 days; a full first draft of the strategic plan after 150 days and the final product delivered not later than 180 days.

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates for this position should meet the following requirements:

-         Minimum 10 years experience in the design or management of global or national advocacy campaigns, from conceptualization to implementation. Candidates' campaign experience must include designing and implementing strategic communications and advocacy plans.

-         Professional experience in humanitarian settings or with international issues related to human rights, gender issue or other issues of similar sensitivity, and an understanding of UN agencies and humanitarian organizations.

-        Experience in developing fundraising strategies.

-      Demonstrated ability to work well in non-hierarchical, multidisciplinary teams.

The consultant will be hired for a period of six months. Candidates for this consultancy will be interviewed by the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee will also select the consultant and oversee the consultant's work.

TO APPLY:

Requisition Number:  0000002131

To apply, please submit resume to the International Rescue Committee's website (http://ircjobs.org) BY FEBRUARY 23.

13) GBV Emergency Response Curriculum Manager / The International Rescue Committee (IRC) / New York, NY, USA.

SUMMARY:

The project objective is to increase the operational capacity of the humanitarian community to respond to GBV in emergency settings by expanding and strengthening the human resource capacity of GBV staff to initiate GBV programs in response to emergencies globally.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete a curriculum designed to fill the current gap in action-oriented GBV programming in acute emergency situations.  Through critical pedagogy, the curriculum intends to increase GBV staff knowledge and skills to holistically address GBV in emergencies. The curriculum will eventually serve a wider audience of humanitarian actors to inform appropriate action oriented GBV responses in emergencies. As it stands the curriculum will consist of three distinct training modules covering a spectrum of issues identified as key to GBV first responders in initiating GBV programming in emergencies.

The IRC has identified six key competency areas integral to the role of GBV Coordinator or Manager. The GBV Curriculum will focus on these six areas as they relate to the to initiate a GBV program or intervention in an emergency context.

Emphasis is placed on developing specific and in-depth guidance on using existing  guidelines such as the IASC Guidelines for GBV in Emergencies and tools from the GBV Tools Manual. Where material exists, the curriculum utilizes and adapts those materials; where material does not exist, the curriculum fills the gap through development of new materials. The curriculum will be informed by IRC's practical experience in responding to GBV in emergencies.

The training content has been developed in draft form. The consultant will finalize the curriculum based on field testing and consultative processes with technical experts.

THE CONSULTANT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING OUTPUTS:

-   Finalize the curriculum package in a user friendly format. This will be done in collaboration with the GBV Emergency Coordinator and the GBV Senior Advisor. After a final draft is agreed upon by the GBV Technical team the consultant will initiate a consultative process with a group of internal and external experts.

Based on comments and suggestions from the consultative processes, the consult will adapt the existing material and/or develop new material as warranted and agreed upon with the GBV technical team and the EPRU. The consultant will also ensure that the curriculum is reflective of the most up to date materials and references.

-   Conducting three consultative process to review the curriculum content with the following groups within an agreed upon timeframe:

1. The GBV Technical Unit and EPRU's GBV Coordinator to integrate comments and suggestions for the training one based on pilot training in August 2006 and training two and three based on field testing in March 2007.

2. The IRC Health, Protection, Child, Youth, Protection and Development Technical Units on relevant sessions.

3. Select group of external GBV reviewers.

The consultant will report to the Senior Technical Advisor for GBV and will work closely with the GBV Technical Assistance Team and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit to finalize an agreed upon training.  Provide bi- weekly status reports to the GBV Senior Technical Advisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-   Advanced degree in education and/or social work.

-   Demonstrated competency in curriculum development, training design, delivery and evaluation.

-   Knowledge of and instructional design for adult learning.

- Minimum 3-5 years experience working directly on curriculum development or in related field.

-   Previous experience with  GBV programs is a plus but not necessary.

-   Flexibility and creativity.

-   Fluency in French is a plus.

TO APPLY:

Requisition Number:  0000002622

Please apply ONLINE at: http://ircjobs.org.

14) Gender Based Violence (GBV) Advisor / Concern / Dublin, Republic

of Ireland / Closing date: February 05, 2007.

JOB PURPOSE:

1.      To lead the development of the organization's policy and approaches towards integrating gender and GBV analysis and mainstreaming into programming.

2.      To lead the development and implementation of the organizational strategy and Action Plan in relation to gender and GBV.

3.      To lead an interdisciplinary, cross-departmental working group to strengthen the integration of gender, including GBV, into Concern programming through the development of an integrated training programme looking at crosscutting issues i.e. gender, equality, protection, GBV, HIV&AIDS, Human Rights and accountability.

Job Contract: 2 year fixed term

SEE DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AT:

http://www.concern.net/getinvolved/jobs.ds2

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

ESSENTIAL:

-    A relevant third level qualification is essential together with a theoretical knowledge of the principles of gender, equality and GBV;

-    Demonstrated understanding of gender issues worldwide, particularly the relationship between social and cultural norms, politics, economics and gender-based violence;

-    Proven commitment to collaboration in programme development and implementation;

-    Strong analytical skills.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

-    Minimum of three years experience in a programme that involve area(s) of gender gender-based violence, protection, gender or human rights in developing countries/emergency situations, preferably with an NGO. This should include two years at management level;

-    Experience in programme, management and project planning and monitoring;

-    Experience conducting assessments in community development and in employing participatory approaches;

-    Experience in conducting training sessions and in the delivery of Training of Trainers courses;

Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions in these two documents.

TO APPLY:

Job Reference: DUB/GBV/001

Please apply ONLINE at: http://www.concern.net/getinvolved/jobs.ds2

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 05 FEBRUARY 2007.

(cross-posted from http://www.reliefweb.int)

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