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2010-02-05, Issue 468
The Open Society Institute (OSI) seeks a full-time Program Officer in its New York office to work jointly with the Sexual Health and Rights Project (SHARP) and the Law and Health Initiative (LAHI)....
Sierra Leone: Country director - SPW
2010-02-05, Issue 468
Students Partnership Worldwide (SPW) demonstrates and promotes a youth-led approach to development, implementing internationally recognised programmes across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. SPW is looking for a Country Director with relevant profe...
Artistic Director - Indigenous Fisher Peoples Network (IFP)
2010-01-27, Issue 467
Indigenous Fisher Peoples Network (IFP) with support of Minority Rights Group International (MRGI) will from January 2010 implement a 3 year EU funded Investing in People - Access to local culture, protection and promotion of cultural diversity proje...
Africa: Researcher on the Horn of Africa/Kenya - HRW
2010-01-28, Issue 467
Under the guidance of the Team Leader for the Horn of Africa/Kenya, the Researcher will support the work of HRW staff in implementing a human rights research and advocacy agenda focusing on the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia) and Kenya...
Peace and Development Advisor - Sudan
UNDP
2010-01-28, Issue 467
Under the overall guidance of the Country Director, and programmatic oversight of the Deputy Country Director (Programme), the Peace and Development Advisor will be a part of the Strategic Advisory Unit under the direct supervision of the Senior Econ...
South Africa: Gender and Media Programme Manager - Gender Links
2010-01-22, Issue 466
Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg that promotes gender equality in and through the media seeks to fill the post of Gender and Media Programme Manager on an initial two year contract basis. Deadline ofr applications is...
South Africa: HIV and AIDS Care Work Manager - GEMSA
2010-01-22, Issue 466
The Gender and Media Southern Africa (GEMSA) Network seeks the services of a senior policy and advocacy expert for its regional campaign on making care work count. Please submit a letter of motivation CV, references, and at least two samples of your ...
Kenya: Program Assistant - OSIEA
2010-01-22, Issue 466
The Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA) seeks a Program Assistant to provide administrative support to department members in the Nairobi office. Working under the supervision of the Program Officers, the Program Assistant will provide gen...
Uganda: Program Coordinator - EHAHRDP
2010-01-22, Issue 466
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) would like to recruit a Program Coordinator to work at the Secretariat based in Kampala, Uganda. Applications which should include a letter of motivation and a C.V. with details of ...
Gender and Economic Justice Program Manager - AAWORD/AFARD
2010-01-15, Issue 465
The Association of African Women for Research and Development (AAWORD/AFARD) is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of the Gender and Economic Justice Program Manager for a fixed term contract. This position offers possibility of ga...
Uganda: Announcement of vacancies - Refugee Law Project
2010-01-15, Issue 465
The Refugee Law Project announces the following vacancies: Karamoja Research and Advocacy Officer, Transitional Justice Lawyer, ATJRN Research and Advocacy Officer Deportation Researcher, Administration & Human Resource Assistant, Pool Research Assistant,Functional Adult Literacy - Volunteer English Teacher, and Video Advocacy Volunteer. ...
2 PhD positions at the Centre for African Studies
University of Basel
2010-01-15, Issue 465
The Centre for African Studies Basel calls for applications for two doctoral positions funded by the Humer Foundation (Humer-Stiftung zur Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses). The research is to be carried out within the framework of the int...
South Africa: Gender and media programme manager - Gender Links
2010-01-08, Issue 464
Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg that promotes gender equality in and through the media, seeks to fill the post of Gender and Media Programme Manager on an initial two year contract basis. All applications must be re...
South Africa: Gender and Local government field officer - Gender Links
2010-01-08, Issue 464
Gender Links, a Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg specialising in gender, media, women’s rights and governance, seeks the services of an experienced individual to serve as a field officer for its gender justice and local government programme...
Egypt: Psychosocial Team Leader - AMERA
2009-12-17, Issue 462
AMERA-Egypt is pleased to advertise the vacancy of Psychosocial Team Leader. The job of Psychosocial Team Leader is full-time for 35 hours per week, and s/he works under the day-to-day supervision of the Deputy Country Director. Its purpose is to de...
Africa Director - Crisis Action
Nairobi, Kenya
2009-12-11, Issue 461
Crisis Action is an independent, non-profit organisation that works with others to ensure civilians are protected both from and during armed conflict. We are now looking for a creative, effective and dynamic person to head up a new office in Nairobi,...
Two International Programme Officers - War on Want
2009-12-04, Issue 460
War on Want is a dynamic organisation working in partnership with people across the developing world. War on Want’s International Programmes Department works to change people’s lives in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. We are seeking ...
Egypt: Psychosocial Team Leader - AMERA
2009-11-27, Issue 459
Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA), a UK-registered refugee rights organization assisting refugees who seek asylum in Egypt, is seeking a dynamic team-builder with a background in social or community health work to serve as Psychosocia...
Africa: Call for research assistants
2009-11-20, Issue 458
Interarts, a non-governmental organization based in Spain (www.interarts.net) , will be undertaking research to map the creative sector in seven countries in Western Africa: Benin, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Niger and Togo. The aim of the...
Consultancy Announcement
Office of the Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women
2009-11-13, Issue 457
The newly appointed Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, its causes and consequences, Ms. Rashida Manjoo, wishes to carry out a comprehensive research project on the topic of reparations for women who have been subjected to violence. The fin...
Zimbabwe: Centre Director - Legal Resources Foundation
2009-11-06, Issue 456
The Legal Resources Foundation, a local legal service NGO invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the post of Centre Director that has arisen at its Masvingo Centre....
Zimbabwe: Administrator Officer - Legal Resources Foundation
2009-11-06, Issue 456
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced person to fill in the position of Administration Officer at the Legal Resources Foundation with immediate effect. This is a contract of 4 to 6 months. The closing date for this vacancy ...
Wanted: Indexer/cataloguer for award-winning African social justice website
2009-11-06, Issue 456
Pambazuka News (www.pambazuka.org) is an award-winning social justice e-newsletter and website that is produced by a community of some 1800 commentators, bloggers, activists and academics. It is published by Fahamu (www.fahamu.org), an Oxford-based charity. ...
Regional Director for Africa - Open Society Institute
2009-11-06, Issue 456
The Regional Director for Africa oversees implementation of the work of three Regional Foundations—the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA), and Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA)—as well as the national foundation in South Africa and has principal staff responsibility for ensuring coordination between these foundations and other OSI programs and entities. The Regional Director provides strategic guidance and leadership on pan-African initiatives and coordinates staff implementation of initiatives developed by the Africa Advisory Board.
East Africa: Programme officer - ARTICLE 19
2009-10-30, Issue 455
ARTICLE19 is recruiting a Programme Officer to further strengthen our presence in Kenya and East Africa. He/she will ensure ongoing projects are delivered in a timely manner and assist in the preparation of future project plans. Educated to degree level, the successful candidate will have extensive experience in policy work, monitoring, advocacy and/or campaigning work in the human rights sector combined with demonstrable project management, implementation and budgeting skills. Familiarity with human rights issues and knowledge of societies in Eastern Africa are also essential. ...
Kenya: Programme Officer-Legal Affairs,
The Kenya Human Rights Commission
2009-10-08, Issue 451
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a national non-governmental organisation with the mission to promote, protect and enhance the enjoyment of all human rights by all men and women. The vision of the KHRC is a Kenya without human rights viola...
Africa Director, Africa Outreach Managers (2)
One International
2009-10-08, Issue 451
AFRICA DIRECTOR
AFRICA OUTREACH MANAGERS X 2
Regional Campaign Coordinator - Africa
Amnesty International
2009-10-02, Issue 450
Regional Campaign Coordinator - Africa Central London Based £37,584 plus excellent benefits and relocation package Permanent contract
Programme Director, Demand Dignity
Amnesty International
2009-10-02, Issue 450
Programme Director, Demand Dignity London based £53,568 plus excellent benefits (3 year fixed-term contract)
Finance Officer - ICCO
2009-09-11, Issue 447
Salary: Competitive terms and conditions will be offered
Based: Lilongwe, Malawi
Closing date: 17.09.2009
Starting date: January 2010
ICCO is the Interchurch Organisation for Development Co-operation and Kerk in Actie is part of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands. Together they provide financial support and advice to local organisations and networks throughout the world that are dedicated to improving access to basic services, stimulating sustainable economic development and advancing peace and democracy. In the region Southern Africa, ICCO works in South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Madagascar. For this region, a Regional Office is currently being set up in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The finance officer is responsible for the financial aspects of relations/contracts between ICCO and partners. The job objective is accountability regarding the funding to local partners and programme coalitions, by assessing proposals and reports, and contributing to the quality and transparency of the financial management of the partner organisations.
• Financial analysis and assessment of partners, programme and project proposals
• Financial monitoring and evaluation of partners, programmes and projects
• Advise on preparation and review of plans, budgets, reports, and return on investment analysis
• Assess and advise on the financial capacity of partner organisations
• Facilitate capacity building and expert knowledge in financial administration and control
Qualifications
• Relevant degree in Finance and / or other relevant professional qualification
• Substantial experience in financial management of monitoring of projects
• Budgetary responsibility in an international environment
• Competence in use of financial software applications
• Experiences with institutional donors
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, discretion and high integrity
• Excellent language skills in English and French and/or Portuguese
Please send your CV with FO-ICCO in the subject line to Mission Talent Recruitment. africa@missiontalent.com
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
For more information on ICCO’s programmes, please visit our website