IATP seeks a full-time senior program officer to serve as its representative in Geneva, working on climate change, food security and economic policy. Work will be focused on the international institutions operating in Geneva and elsewhere in Europe, in collaboration with like-minded NGOs and social movements. The senior program officer will advocate for rights-based approaches to climate change, food security and trade policy in support of IATP goals. This position reports to IATP’s International Program Director.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience relating to policy makers and negotiators on sustainable agriculture, climate and economic policy, the ability to forge coalitions across sectors and cultures, and very strong writing and communication skills.
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Location Cairo, Egypt
Summary Description
The Program Officer will design, implement, monitor and evaluate a portfolio of grants addressing issues relating to promoting transparent, effective and accountable government in the Middle East and North Africa region. S/he will be expected to evaluate current strategies against the changing context and identify new priorities for the future in close consultation with a broad range of activists and civil society representatives, government officials, scholars and public policy analysts. The program currently supports:
Improved capacity by non-governmental and governmental organizations to analyze, monitor and report on government expenditures and policymaking, particularly as they relate to key areas of economic and social policy; Training and educational opportunities to build individual and organizational skills and mechanisms related to promoting governmental effectiveness, accountability and transparency; Research and analysis to fill knowledge gaps and develop new tools for public awareness and advocacy; Strategic communications and advocacy to promote public awareness; Public discourse about the importance of governmental transparency, accountability and effectiveness.
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February 22nd, 2010
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The Talent for Governance Scholarships enable ambitious, young civil servants working for local governments in these countries(pdf) to follow a training course at The Hague Academy for Local Governance in the Netherlands. These courses offer an opportunity to see, do and experience governance from a typically local point of view. Contributions and cases come from local governance experts from all parts of the world. By following these courses, the civil servants will develop the knowledge and skills they need to improve living conditions in their local societies.
The overall aim of Talent for Governance is to strengthen local governments in developing countries and Eastern European (non-EU) countries. This we aim to achieve through the training of young civil servants. With the gained knowledge and skills they can work to alleviate their communities of widespread poverty and a lack of basic services.
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February 22nd, 2010
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West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)
Positions: WANEP Zonal Coordinators
Number of persons: 1 per Zone
Duration of assignments: 1.5 years (with possibility for extension)
The Zonal Coordinators will principally be responsible for coordinating the Early warning and response networks (system) within the WANEP National Networks in the 3 ECOWAS zones and to interface CSOs peace monitoring and conflict prevention activities with ECOWAS at the zonal level. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Zonal Coordinators will undertake the following functions:
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February 19th, 2010
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Deadline: 23 February 2010
WLSA is looking for a consultant to carry out a baseline survey on property and inheritance rights in Mashonaland East. Interested parties should e mail comprehensive CVs/profiles to wlsazimbabwe@africaonline.co.zw Terms of reference will be disclosed to short listed candidates.
February 19th, 2010
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Deadline: 1 March 2010
The Evagelischer Entwicklunsdienst (EED) regional office invites applicants for the above position from suitably qualified Botswana and Zimbabwean citizens.
Purpose of the job: EED regional office is based in Gaborone, operating regionally in Botswana and Zimbabwe, facilitating support for partner organizations vis-à-vis churches, organizations and non-governmental organizations to implement their projects. The support entails financial contributions, secondment of qualified staff, scholarships and consultancy services.
The programme officer will support the regional representative in running the regional office, managing and developing the EED programme of partner support in the region.
Job entails:
- Dialogue with partners’ assessment (conceptual and financial feasibility, and capacity of partner organizations) project proposal assessment, preparation and writing of internal proposals and recommendation for EED approving bodies.
- Follow up and monitor ongoing projects of partners in close liaison with the Finance/Administration Officer, programme staff and Local Support Service in Zimbabwe for compliance with support agreement details.
- Engage in functions of impact monitoring and follow the EED PME procedures for reporting to HED head office.
- Assess partner capacity building needs, recommend and facilitate implementation.
- Handling of role and functions of personnel seconded through EED.
- Co-shaping EED programme with regional representatives and other programme staff.
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February 19th, 2010
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Deadline: 26 February 2010
The Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZIMVAC) and a consortium of NGOs have received funding to set up livelihood baseline for strengthening programme monitoring and livelihoods based vulnerability analysis (LBVA) using the Household Economy Approach as the primary analytical framework. Save the Children, as the Lead Partner in the Consortium would like to invite applications for the post of Household Economy Approach (HEA) team leader (4).
Job purpose: The HEA team leader will be responsible for the effective and efficient implementation of activities and for the achievement of proposed work plan. He/she will report to their respective Country Directors or designated person. As a consortium and ZIMVAC member he/she will also keep the ZIMVAC Technical Advisor regularly updated on activities and initiatives.
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February 19th, 2010
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Deadline: 26 February 2010
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.
Purpose of the Position: To implement, manage and monitor WASH programme in Makoni, Chiendambuya, Mayo & Nyamazira areas. Location: Rusape/Chiendambuya.
Duties will include:
- Design and implement Water & Sanitation program, and be responsible for project planning and management
- Assess community needs in relation to Water & Sanitation, mobilize and sensitize community for the project
- Carry out water point surveys with communities, local authorities and key stakeholders
- Carry out PHHE/PHHP training of communities with the assistance of ministry of health and child welfare
- Work with M&E team to monitor the project activities, including digging of pump wells
- Take lead in design and implementation of health and epidemiology interventions, waster water and disposal systems
- Preparation of reports in accordance with donor requirements
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February 17th, 2010
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The Special Youth Programme internship consists of an initial 4.5 months fellowship at UNFPA Headquarters, New York, followed by a continued internship of another 4.5 months in the UNFPA Office in the country of the intern.
UNFPA will recruit six young people to be Special Youth Fellows from 1 April – 31 December.
Objective
This programme is designed to give young people from developing countries opportunities to engage in policy development and programming; to help build the capacity of young people; and to sensitize both young people and UNFPA staff on partnering to address adolescent and youth issues.
During the course of the programme, fellows will:
*Attend and participate in UNFPA and UN events and meetings as appropriate
*Undertake research and writing assignments
*Contribute to ongoing projects and programmes
*Organize a final presentation to UNFPA HQ staff on their projects and fellowships in Headquarters
*Interact with the New York local youth community on at least one occasion
*Develop a relationship with the Regional and Country Office and provide updates on their activities during the HQ internship and provide updates to HQ during internship at Regional or Country Office
All selected candidates will be provided:
*Cost of return travel from country of origin
*Assistance with travel documents and visa requirements
*Health insurance – Housing arrangements
*Subsistence allowance (for meals and other basic needs)
*A workstation and internet access
*Opportunities to be mentored by UNFPA staff on issues of interest
*Administrative assistance as required
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Deadline: 14 February 2010 (4pm)
Childline is a local Private Voluntary Organisation looking for a qualified professional to take up the position of Social Worker in the Harare Branch office. We seek an individual with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, motivation and passion for achieving best outcomes for children and tackling issues of child abuse in Zimbabwe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct counselling & therapeutic support to children who have been abused and their families
- Complete follow-ups on reports received of child abuse, including home visits within the community
- Provide assistance to the police and Social Welfare Department on ensuring the child’s future safety and no further abuse takes place
- Work jointly with other stakeholders in the field of children’s services, making referrals and networking
- Supervise the Community volunteers who provide community PSS
- Assist in capacity development and training of Community volunteers and community-based child protection structures
- Compile monthly reports
- Maintain accurate case records and attend regular supervision
- Raise awareness in the community of children’s rights and issues of child abuse, giving presentations and facilitating workshops
- Support the organisations fundraising activities in the local community
- Work as part of a team towards achieving the organisations objectives
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