Women's Development Job op in South Africa

Coordinator

Source: AWID

01/09/2011

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID). Toronto, Canada or Cape Town, South Africa (preferred, but flexible).
Closing date: September 25, 2011.

Job Description:

This is an opportunity to be part of Transforming Economic Power to Advance Women’s Rights and Justice - AWID’s 2012 Forum.  The Forum is the largest recurring event of its kind, bringing together 2000 women’s rights leaders and activists from around the world. We’re looking for a strong team player to contribute to our alliance- and knowledge-building work in the lead-up to the Forum, with a special emphasis on groups working on sexual rights as well as labor and worker rights.
Overview of AWID & the 2012 AWID Forum:
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist membership organization that works to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally.
Every 3 years, AWID organizes an International Forum on Women’s Rights and Development. The largest recurring event of its kind, the AWID Forum brings together close to 2,000 women's rights leaders and activists from around the world to strategize, network, celebrate, and learn in a highly charged atmosphere that fosters deep discussions and sustained personal and professional growth. The next AWID Forum will be in April 2012 in Istanbul Turkey.

Overview of the Position:

AWID is currently seeking a Coordinator to join our team who can provide programmatic support linked to our upcoming Forum on Transforming Economic Power to Advance Women’s Rights and Justice. This is a full time, one year contract position reporting to the Program and Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. The Coordinator will contribute to Forum outreach and relationship-building with priority sectors, coordinate with allies organizing Forum sessions, source and edit informational materials related to the Forum theme, and provide some communications support.

Qualifications:

Experience:
At least 4 years experience:

• With international project planning and management
• Proven interest and experience in sexual rights and economic justice. Experience with sex worker organizing considered an asset.
• Contributing substantively and administratively to program work in the area of women’s rights.
• Working in a multi-cultural team
• Working with non-profit organizations based in the Global South and/or Central and Eastern Europe

We are looking for an individual who is committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-discrimination, and anti-racism.  The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and editing skills, ability to analyze information across a range of disciplines and able to extract relevant analyses, demonstrated capacity to think strategically and analytically, and have strong project management skills.  If you are able to work independently with minimal supervision and enjoy working with a diverse staff, we would love to hear from you!
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How to Apply:

Please send:

• 1)    Current CV and cover letter (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlines why you want to work for AWID)
• 2)    The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position

Fax: +416 594 0330
E-mail: jobs@awid.org (please include “Program Coordinator” in the subject line of the email)
No phone calls please.  Only email and faxed applications will be accepted. The application closing date is Sunday, September 25, 2011. We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  AWID encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at http://www.awid.org/.

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U.S. Department of State's Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).

We are pleased to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).
Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs) to read more about SCEP, and to start the application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is September 30, 2011.
To be eligible for this program, you must be:
At least 16 years of age
A U.S. citizen
Enrolled in a degree, certificate or diploma (minimum half-time) program
In good academic standing at your school (minimum 2.0 GPA)
Able to meet security requirements
You can also visit our Student Programs forum (http://careers.state.gov/engage/forums/student-programs) to post questions or read discussions about this program.
We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.
U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.

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Job Posting: Legislative Research, The Embassy of Korea; Washington DC

See the original posting here.

Organization:

The Embassy of Republic of Korea

Location:

United States (WASHINGTON, DC, DC)

Website:

http://www.dynamic-korea.com/notice/view.php?uid=201100009572&main=NOT

Contact Information:

Rosa Lee

Phone:

202-939-5625

Email:

embassyofkorea@yahoo.com

Fax:

2023870205

Description:

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea seeks an intelligent, self-motivated, articulate Researcher with Capitol Hill background to work with diplomats in the Congressional Section.

The Researcher's primary responsibilities include:

• Performing short- and long-term research projects, as requested by the members of the Embassy;
• Writing reports, newsletters, correspondence and additional material as requested;
• Monitoring news reports, legislation, government documents, statements and briefings;
• Handling delegations between the US and the ROK;
• Maintaining ties with Capitol Hill and the academic community; and
• Other miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Application deadline is Friday August 5, 2011. Interested candidates should send a resume, short writing sample, and cover letter, in English, to embassyofkorea@yahoo.com.


Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Qualification:

A Bachelor's degree and experience on Capitol Hill and/or legislative background is required. The successful candidate will also likely have:

• Demonstrated interest in current events, East Asia, U.S.-R.O.K. relations, and U.S. foreign policy;
• Strong research and analytical abilities;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Effective cross-cultural capabilities;

Job Posting: Program Officer, Freedom House; Washington DC

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Position Summary
The Program Officer will assist the Latin America team in the implementation of projects related to human rights and democracy, with the special emphasis in Cuba programs. The Program Officer will provide programmatic and administrative support, including monitoring and evaluating project implementation, writing programmatic reports, processing payments, reporting on financial transactions, liaising with external partners and helping in fundraising efforts. He/she will also be responsible for other financial and administrative duties.
Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Track country and regional developments, including news on a daily basis
• Help identifying potential partners; assist in the project¡¦s strategic planning, providing support in adapting the program to the realities on the ground
• Liaise with external partners and consultants
• Write briefing materials, quarterly and other programmatic reports for internal and external audiences
• Monitor project implementation and maintain tracking records of programmatic progress
• Assist in fundraising efforts, writing funding proposals
• Write contracts, letters of agreement, process payments and produces financial reports
• Translate documents from Spanish to English and vice-versa
• Assist in administrative and logistical preparation of events
• Other administrative duties, as assigned

We offer great benefits including:

• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
• 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
• Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
• Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
• And much more...

Qualification:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (verbally and in writing)
• Excellent editing, writing and research skills
• Ability to work effectively to meet set goals in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong ability to apply effective organizational and multitasking skills to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a program team
• Extensive knowledge of Latin America and Cuba

Qualified and Interested Applicants
Please send a resume, and cover letter with salary requirements to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax to (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR. Dept., referencing: 2011-045 Program Officer Latin America. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. EOE M/F/D/V

Job Posting: Receptionist, William Penn Foundation; Philadelphia

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Located in Center City, Philadelphia, The William Penn Foundation is seeking an experienced and personable Receptionist to provide a warm and courteous greeting to visitors and staff. The Receptionist is responsible for all front-desk functions including telephone coverage, facility requests, mail distribution, and kitchen support, as well as administrative responsibilities for grants management and other departments. This is a full-time position. It requires a high degree of professionalism, dependability, and discretion.
Responsibilities:

• Routing Messages
• Greeting visitors and staff
• Mail/Package receipt and distribution
• Data entry related to grant files and matching gifts
• Check transmittal letters and e-mail notifications to grantees
• Invoicing
• Tracking meeting calendars and conference room reservations
• Preparing letters and other communications
• Liaison with building management
• Kitchen responsibilities
• Related administrative functions

Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of front-desk and administrative support experience
• Interest in philanthropy
• Professional and polished interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team or independently
• Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity
• Capable of maintaining confidential information
• PC proficient (MS Word, Outlook, and Excel), able to learn new software programs with ease
• Able to sit for long periods of time and lift packages weighing ten or more pounds
• Comfortable in an administrative support role
• BA/BS Degree is preferred

The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that foster rich cultural expression, strengthen children’s futures and deepen connections to nature and community. In partnership with others, the Foundation works to advance a vital, just and caring community.

Interested candidates should send letter of interest, resume, and salary requirement to:
Human Resources Manager
The William Penn Foundation,
Two Logan Square, 11^th Floor,
100 N. 18^th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2757
jobs@wpennfdn.org
www.williampennfoundation.org
FAX: 215-988-1827