AWID Job Board: March

Jobs at AWID

Senior Legal Officer

27 March 2014

The International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net) is seeking a Senior Legal Officer.

Deadline: Open until filled

Location: New York, USA

Organization: International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net)

Jobs Around the World

Director of Development

27 March 2014

The Development Director is responsible for foundation, corporate and individual fundraising, working with the CEO and President, who will orient and provide direction. A committed Development Committee strives to strategically help the foundation achieve its fundraising goals.

Deadline:            Open until filled

Location:             Boston, MA

Organization:      Women’s Funding Network

Legal Internship

27 March 2014

Legal interns will make an essential contribution to the work of the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice’s Legal Team. Tasks may include: monitoring, summarizing, and analyzing filings, decisions, and proceedings of the ICC; research projects on the work of the Court and issues of gender justice and international criminal law.

Deadline:           April 14, 2014

Location:           The Hague, Netherlands

Organization:    Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice

Senior Legal Officer

27 March 2014

The International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net) is seeking a Senior Legal Officer.

Deadline: Open until filled

Location: New York, USA

Organization: International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net)

Executive Director

26 March 2014

OSIEA’s Executive Director leads a staff of 35 spread across offices in four countries in Eastern Africa. She/He is responsible for the organization’s strategic direction and priority-setting, relationships with partner organisations, oversight of a range of grant-making to partner entities, convenings on key issues, advocacy, research and other activities.

Deadline:             April 18, 2014

Location:             Eastern Africa

Organization:      OSIEA

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The Senior Director, Research

26 March 2014

Amnesty International is recruiting for the leadership role of the Research function in Amnesty International, reporting to the Secretary General, to ensure that we remain at the cutting edge of high quality research and analysis, including in crisis situations. The Senior Director, Research, will be a key spokesperson for the Amnesty International movement with governments, expert fora and the media.

Deadline:            April 20, 2014

Location:            London

Organization:     Amnesty International

Senior Director, Office of the Secretary General

26 March 2014

Amnesty International is Seeking a Senior Leader who will support the Secretary General by serving as the leader for Office of the Secretary General led internal and external operations for the International Secretariat and the Amnesty movement.

Deadline:          April 9, 2014

Location:          London

Organization:   Amnesty International 

Senior Director, Law & Policy

26 March 2014

We are now recruiting for the Senior Director, to provide intellectual and practical leadership in the legal and policy domain. This is a key role to ensure global policy coherence while innovating local adaptation. We are looking for a world class expert on IHRL and IHL, who has worked in a comparable role, and has deep knowledge of the major global and regional human rights institutions and instruments.

Deadline:           April 20, 2014

Location:           London

Organization:    Amnesty International

Senior Director, Fundraising & Growth

26 March 2014

The Fundraising and Growth Directorate will focus on achieving:  Strategic direction, oversight and concrete targets relating to the growth of the movement and Increase the presence of the movement in key priority countries including through the engagement of partners and rights holders.

Deadline:           April 28, 2014

Location:           London

Organization:    Amnesty International

Regional Director for Europe

26 March 2014

The Center seeks a seasoned strategic program and operations professional to oversee and develop the work of the Europe Program.The Regional Director for Europe will supervise two Legal Advisers based in Europe. In addition, s/he will manage a Legal Assistant based in New York.

Deadline:             April 18, 2014

Location:             Geneva

Organization:      Center for Reproductive Rights

Director, Democratic Participation and Governance

26 March 2014

The Director is responsible for fostering learning and evaluation within and across Initiatives, and collaboration and communication among US-based staff and with Representatives and program officers in the Foundation’s overseas offices.

Deadline:            May 30, 2014

Location:            New York

Organization:     Ford Foundation

Executive Director

26 March 2014

The International Disability Alliance (IDA) is seeking a qualified professional to the function of Executive Director for the daily management and the administration of its assets, who will be based in the New York office.The ideal candidate is committed to the human rights of persons with disabilities.

Deadline:               April 20, 2014

Location:               New York

Organization:        IDA

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AMIDEAST Budget Analyst Washington, DC

Budget Analyst
Washington, DC

Are you seeking an employer with excellent salaries and benefits that include 40+ days of paid leave, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and much more?  Well, look no further.

AMIDEAST, a leading American non-profit organization engaged in international education, training and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa, has an exciting opportunity for a Budget Analyst in its Washington, DC office.  Reporting to the Senior Pricing/ Program Analyst, this position will support cost proposal development, review, submission, including developing pricing strategies, participating in meetings related to program design; drafting budget notes; preparing all necessary forms, representations, certifications and other required cost data. This is an excellent opportunity to step into an expanding international organization, and have a positive impact within the business development department.

The incumbent will be comfortable developing cost proposals for both federal and commercial clients, collaborating with senior staff, and self-managing his or her daily work flow. Ideal candidate will review solicitation requirements and advise proposal team and field office on the interpretation of specific costing requirements as well as backstop the Senior Pricing/ Program Analyst as required. The Budget Analyst will propose pricing strategies; prepare proposal budgets in collaboration with proposal teams; write cost notes and review proposal budgets for accuracy and adherence to internal and donor requirements. This position will also ensure headquarters, regional and country support costs are appropriately represented within each budget submission and support program budget monitoring as assigned. Successful candidate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as a strong attention to detail and highly developed collaboration skills. The demonstration of world class cultural attributes and behaviors in all interactions is also required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Like your peers competing for this challenging opportunity, you will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 2 years of experience in USAID/federal budget spreadsheet design and cost proposal preparation.  A demonstrable track record managing multiple short turn-around budgets and experience drafting cost notes is required.  The individual must also have advanced knowledge of MS Excel and experience monitoring program budgets.

TO APPLY: Please visit our on-line application system, https://apply.amideast.org/ATS_CLIENT, and submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements. EOE

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CGAP Microfinance Gateway Job Board: March

Jobs Bulletin 15 Mar - 21 Mar 2014 World Water Day  World Water Day is on March 22nd! Water.org is working to provide access to safe water and sanitation for the 780 million people who need it around the world. Its microfinance-based WaterCredit Initiative is pioneering sustainable giving in the sector by empowering local communities and individuals to develop and sustain solutions to their own water and sanitation needs. Learn more >> East Asia and Pacific Deputy Finance Director - Pact Global Microfinance Fund, Myanmar Pact Posted: 19 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 15 Apr 2014 Regional Business Development Manager - Asia, Philippines VisionFund International Posted: 20 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 29 Mar 2014 Strategic Services Data Analyst Intern, Australia Opportunity International - Australia  Posted: 18 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 31 Mar 2014  Europe and Central Asia Head of Equity Investment, Switzerland Symbiotics SA Posted: 20 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 30 Apr 2014 Investment Administration Coordinator, Netherlands Oikocredit Posted: 18 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 04 Apr 2014 Network Communication Coordinator, Luxembourg Microinsurance Network Posted: 18 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 06 Apr 2014 Private Equity Investment Manager, Switzerland Symbiotics SA Posted: 21 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 15 Apr 2014 North America  Chief Technology Officer, United States First Access Posted: 20 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 18 Apr 2014 Director - Institutional Relations, United States Grameen Foundation Posted: 18 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 07 Aug 2014 Director of Microfinance, United States HOPE International Posted: 21 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 09 Apr 2014 Finance Specialist, Canada Finance Alliance for Sustainable Trade  Posted: 21 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 03 Apr 2014    North America Credit Officer, United States Working Capital for Community Needs  Posted: 21 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 15 May 2014 Program Facilitator, United States  Microcredit Summit Campaign Posted: 21 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 01 Apr 2014 Middle East and North Africa Branch Manager, Egypt First Microfinance Foundation Posted: 18 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 31 Mar 2014 Finance and Administration Manager, Egypt First Microfinance Foundation Posted: 19 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 10 Apr 2014 Affiliate language sites   Español | Français |  عربي > Subscribe to Jobs Bulletin < SUBMIT jobs & internships VIEW ALL 96 JOBS South Asia  Regional Manager, India Kinara Capital  Posted: 18 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 31 Mar 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa  Fundraising Internship, Ethiopia New Life Community Organization  Posted: 19 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 01 Apr 2014 Managing Director, Congo, Dem. Rep.   HOPE International  Posted: 20 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 18 Apr 2014 Provision of Consultancy Services: To Undertake a Feasibility Study on the Development of an Informal Sector Pension Scheme (ISPS) in Rwanda Access to Finance Rwanda  Posted: 21 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 28 Mar 2014 RFQ: Data Solutions Consultancy  Women's World Banking  Posted: 21 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 03 Apr 2014 SME Officer, Kenya Opportunity Kenya  Posted: 21 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 25 Mar 2014 Global Energy & Microfinance Senior Programme Officer for Community Electrification and Local Development, France, Kenya, Senegal PAMIGA Posted: 18 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 15 Apr 2014 RFQ: Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant Women's World Banking Posted: 21 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 03 Apr 2014 Vittana International Fellowship Vittana Posted: 18 Mar 2014 | Closing Date: 30 Jun 2014 The Microfinance Gateway is your online resource for knowledge and professional development opportunities in the global microfinance community.  NEWS | TRAINING AND EVENTS | TOPICS | LIBRARY | BLOGS | JOBS | BULLETINS

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Application Open: U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Temporary Experience Program (ITEP)

We are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Temporary Experience Program (ITEP). Visit USAJobs to start the online application process and search for the following vacancy announcement numbers. Please note the cutoff number for each position;. Applications received after the cutoff number is reach will not be reviewed. Therefore, timely submission of applications is important. ITEP Grade Location Cutoff Announcement Number GS-199 Foreign Affairs 5,7 Washington, DC 200 HRSC/PATH-2014-0080 GS-199 Foreign Affairs - Seasonal  5,7 Washington, DC 50 HRSC/PATH-2014-0081 GS-1099 Interior Design - Seasonal  5,7 Washington, DC 100 HRSC/PATH-2014-0082 GS-399 Office Automation/Clerical 3 Chicago, IL 50 HRSC/PATH-2014-0087 The Internship Temporary Experience Program (ITEP) places interns on temporary appointments not to exceed one year with the possibility of extensions in one-year increments. The temporary nature of ITEP allows for interns to work during seasonal and holiday breaks in academic programs. ITEP participants are ineligible for noncompetitive promotions. If an ITEP participant is qualified at a higher grade level, he/she must compete for the position via a USAJobs vacancy announcement. Both programs allow for noncompetitive conversion into the competitive service following successful completion of all program requirements. Veteran’s preference applies. Pathways internship opportunities with the U.S. Department of State allow students to witness and participate in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, and work closely with the U.S. diplomats and civil servants who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State. Visit our forums if you have any questions, or to search for topics of interest. The forums can be found under Engage on the careers.state.gov website. You can also search our FAQs for more information. U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer. Questions? Contact Us

Global Health Fellows Program: Health Advisor, South and Central Asia Washington, DC

Health Advisor, South and Central Asia
Washington, DC

Global Health Fellows Program II is seeking a Technical Advisor I: Health Advisor, South and Central Asia (GHFP-II-P3-105) in Washington, DC. Assignment: Two year fellowship. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

BACKGROUND: The Asia Bureau is the primary interface with USAID field missions in countries in South and Central Asia (SCA). This Bureau is tasked with enhancing oversight and strengthening interagency coordination for USAID programs in these regions. The SCA countries consist of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The Office of Technical Services (TS) is one of five offices in the Asia Bureau along with the Office of East Asia Affairs, the Office of South and Central Asian Affairs, the Office of Administrative Management Services, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Operations.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of the Advisor include: 1. Providing technical advice to the Asia Bureau by: Analyzing health status indicators and demographic data in the SCA regions; identifying priority concerns in the health sector; advising missions and the Asia Bureau in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and programs towards the design, development and evaluation of health sector activities; and sharing technical insights on the implications of observed trends and significant statistics. Researching and reviewing current literature; following global developments in public health; and compliance with US Government (USG) policy on family planning implementation and other regulations. Developing analytical, strategic and programmatic recommendations which demonstrate and/or take into consideration USG, Agency, and Asia Bureau policies and approaches.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in public health or a related discipline. 0-7 years' experience in international health programs with or without experience in an international or resource challenged setting. Experience working in SCA countries preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one of more of these health areas: FP/RH, MCH, HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB and health systems. Extensive knowledge of public health principles, concepts, methods and techniques. Experience working closely with implementing partners, international donors, and other counterparts. Excellent interpersonal skills, including working effectively in a fluid environment together with team members. Strong communication and knowledge management skills with the ability to influence and convince verbally and in writing. Ability to analyze and interpret complex data, as well as produce reports using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Ability to travel internationally. US Citizenship required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.

TO APPLY: All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II's online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV and profile in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pmEastern Time April 9, 2014. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

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