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RSS FeedJob Advert: Head – Horn of Africa, Safer World
Based in Nairobi
2013-04-11, Issue 626
cc S W Saferworld is an international non-governmental organisation working to prevent and reduce violence conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We believe that everyone should be able to lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from insecurity and violent conflict. We work with governments, civil society and international organisations globally and in over 15
countries in Africa, Europe and Asia.
Job Advert: Head – Horn of Africa, Safer World
Based in Nairobi
2013-04-04, Issue 624
cc S W Saferworld is an international non-governmental organisation working to prevent and reduce violence conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We believe that everyone should be able to lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from insecurity and violent conflict. We work with governments, civil society and international organisations globally and in over 15
countries in Africa, Europe and Asia.
Job Advert: Campaigner – North Africa
Amnesty International
2013-03-28, Issue 623
cc A I We're looking for a Campaigner to contribute to our campaign against human rights violations in North Africa. Working at the International Secretariat, you will contribute to a range of projects, including Amnesty International's response to the momentous changes in North Africa witnessed in 2011 and 2012. You will act as a focal point, providing advice and support to our worldwide membership, including devising campaigning strategies, preparing written and other campaigning materials and providing research support.
Job Advert: Campaigner – North Africa
Amnesty International
2013-03-14, Issue 621
cc A I We're looking for a Campaigner to contribute to our campaign against human rights violations in North Africa. Working at the International Secretariat, you will contribute to a range of projects, including Amnesty International's response to the momentous changes in North Africa witnessed in 2011 and 2012. You will act as a focal point, providing advice and support to our worldwide membership, including devising campaigning strategies, preparing written and other campaigning materials and providing research support.
Job Advert: Campaigner – North Africa
Amnesty International
2013-03-06, Issue 619
cc A I We're looking for a Campaigner to contribute to our campaign against human rights violations in North Africa. Working at the International Secretariat, you will contribute to a range of projects, including Amnesty International's response to the momentous changes in North Africa witnessed in 2011 and 2012. You will act as a focal point, providing advice and support to our worldwide membership, including devising campaigning strategies, preparing written and other campaigning materials and providing research support.
Job Advert: Head of Partnerships and Fundraising
African Biodiversity Network
2013-02-13, Issue 616
The Head of Fundraising will be working closely with the ABN Secretariat to secure funding to enable the continuing work of ABN in accompanying African communities to rebuild their resilience against climate change and other external challenges.
Job Advert: Communications and Advocacy Officer
African Biodiversity Network
2013-02-13, Issue 616
The person will be working closely with the ABN Secretariat to support partners and communities develop and apply their skills in advocacy and that the work with communities is shared among network partners and allies.
Job Advert: Regional Media and Communications Coordinator
Oxfam
2013-02-14, Issue 616
Job Reference: INT5972 Job Title: Regional Media and Communications Coordinator Contact email: pdeme@oxfam.org.uk
Senior Program Officer
Nigeria Evidence-based Health System Initiative (NEHSI)
2012-09-13, Issue 600
The Nigeria Evidence-based Health System Initiative (NEHSI) is a collaborative project between the Government of Nigeria, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) with the mandate of contributing to the strengthening of the health care system to deliver effective, efficient and equitable primary health care in two states of Nigeria.
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship
2012-09-25, Issue 600
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the Washington, DC–based National Endowment for Democracy invites applications for fellowships in 2013–2014. This federally funded program enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change.
Researchers – North Africa Team
2012-08-23, Issue 597
As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our advocacy and lobbying work. Our North Africa team requires two Researchers to take the lead in initiating human rights research and action by providing regional and thematic expertise, excellent research skills and sound political judgement. A campaign oriented approach to your work is essential. You will be required to conduct and co-ordinate research activities, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal and social developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative advice on these areas and prepare human rights action materials.
Career Opportunities
Femnet
2012-07-30, Issue 595
FEMNET is a pan-African regional women’s rights network that has been in existence for 24 years and has been at the forefront championing gender equality, equity and women’s rights through delivery of critical information, and strengthening linkages and collaboration among women’s organizations. Femnet is advertising five jobs, including Head of Capacity Building; Knowledge Management Officer; Member Liaison Officer; Finance Officer and Assistant Translator.
Regional Programme Director – Africa
Amnesty International
2012-07-23, Issue 594
Fixed-term contract to December 2013
Location: London (six months) relocating to regional hub for the remainder of contract
Salary: £60,072 per annum pro rata (London);
Appropriate competitive salary when based in the regional hub
At Amnesty International (AI) we fight injustice on a global scale. To do that well, we need strong and coherent leadership across each of the regions in which we operate. Developing and rolling out our programme strategy for the Africa region that’s exactly what you’ll provide.
Advocacy and Human Rights Defence Manager
Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT)
2012-07-15, Issue 593
A vibrant and cutting edge Cape Town-based NGO seeks an Advocacy and Human Rights Defence Manager to manage its Advocacy Programme. The position is available from the 1st August 2012. The organisation promotes the health and human rights of sex workers within the existing legal system in which sex work is criminalised, by providing and facilitating access to health care services for sex workers in several provinces in South Africa; facilitating the defence of sex workers’ human rights in and outside of court; providing safe spaces for sex worker empowerment and organising, and conducting action-oriented research and monitoring of sex worker human rights issues.
Regional Campaign Coordinator – MENA
Amnesty International
2012-07-02, Issue 592
£41,124 per annum
London
The human rights situation in the Middle East and North Africa is currently a significant focus of Amnesty International’s global campaigning. Use your experience as a campaign strategist and your expert knowledge of human rights in the region to inspire worldwide action on what have become high-profile issues.
Campaigner – North Africa
Amnesty International
2012-07-02, Issue 592
£34,032 per annum
Central London
About the role
We’re looking for a Campaigner to contribute to our campaign against human rights violations in North Africa. Working at the International Secretariat, you will contribute to a range of projects, including Amnesty International’s response to the momentous changes in North Africa witnessed in 2011 and 2012. You will act as a focal point, providing advice and support to our worldwide membership, including devising campaigning strategies, preparing written and other campaigning materials and providing research support.
East Africa: Journalists in exile 2012
2012-07-02, Issue 592
Fifty-seven journalists fled their country in the past year, with Somalia sending the greatest number into exile. Journalists also fled Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Rwanda - mostly for Kenya and Uganda. Exiles in East Africa must grapple with poverty and fear, according to a special report from the Committee to Protect Journalists.
International Capacity Building Coordinator
Amnesty International
2012-06-18, Issue 590
Fixed-term contract of one year in duration
London
£41,124 per annum
If we’re to improve human rights in over 150 countries, we must always strive to improve ourselves. Our Organizational Development professionals make us more effective in the countries that need our help the most. And you’ll make sure those professionals are equipped to deliver the best solutions possible.
Programme Officer Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
Goree Institute
2012-06-20, Issue 590
The Programme Officer, as member of Goree Institute’s programme team, will be responsible for the successful delivery of Goree Institute’s programme of work on conflict prevention and peacebuilding, and developing and establishing new areas of engagement for Goree Institute in West Africa. He/she will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing projects and will work in close cooperation with partners to develop and implement Goree Institute’s programme and projects.
Organizational Development Coordinator
Amnesty International
2012-06-21, Issue 590
Dakar, Senegal
XOF 42,877,548
We bring change for the better worldwide. But to improve human rights in over 150 countries we must always strive to improve ourselves. Our Organizational Development professionals make us more effective in the countries that need our help most. In this consultative role, you’ll strengthen our operations in the global south.
Somalia/Somaliland Country Manager
Based in Nairobi
2012-05-27, Issue 588
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote co-operative approaches to security. We work with governments, international organisations and civil society to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development and through supporting the actions of others. We are seeking a country manager with experience in the areas of conflict prevention, peace- and security- building to manage Saferworld’s Somalia/Somaliland programme.
Anglophone Southern & Western Africa Researcher & Representative
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
2012-06-13, Issue 588
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, an independent charity, tracks the social & environmental impacts of 5100 companies worldwide. We seek a highly-motivated person, based in South Africa, to lead our work on Anglophone countries in Southern & Western Africa. NGO experience, excellent English language skills, and the right to work in South Africa are required. Fees: R190,000/year for 3 days per week work. Further details are below. Closing date 3 July.
Director of Programmes
Saferworld
2012-05-21, Issue 587
Preferably based in London with frequent travel
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote co-operative approaches to security. We work with governments, international organisations and civil society to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development and through supporting the actions of others. We are seeking a senior manager with extensive experience in the areas of conflict prevention, peace- and security- building to help lead Saferworld’s development into the future.
Oxfam research consultancies in Tanzania, Ghana and Zambia
Call for applications: Impact of corporate investments in land on rural women
2012-05-07, Issue 583
As a member of a small team of country-based researchers, the field researcher will work closely with the research coordinator to deliver timely, fact-based and first-hand experiential findings on the impacts of large-scale land deals on rural women.
Call for application for Consultancy on Evaluation
Fahamu
2012-04-16, Issue 581
Fahamu is commissioning an evaluation of its pilot Pan African Fellowship Program. The evaluation will establish the extent to which the initiative contributed to the strengthening of social justice activism in Kenya by developing the knowledge and experiences of fellows who are community based activists, their affiliate organisations and movements, the host organisations and others who were involved in the program. Interested individuals are requested to send in their applications for consideration as Consultants by close of business on Wednesday May 2, 2012.
Director of Advocacy - Utetezi
Fahamu
2012-04-16, Issue 581
Leading a dedicated team to accompany the development and implementation of campaign strategies led by progressive African social justice movements, the Utetezi Director will support innovative strategies to amplify grassroots demands and realize people-centred change.
Fredskorpset (FK) Exchange Programme (2012/2013)
African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET)
2012-03-12, Issue 574
Starting 2010, FEMNET has been partnering with South African-based African Democracy Institute (Idasa) and Zimbabwean-based Public Affairs and Parliamentary Support Trust (PAPST) in the Fredskorpset (FK) Exchange programme. The Exchange programme facilitates the exchange of personnel (ages 22 – 35 years) within participating organizations with an aim to transfer expertise/skills and promote networking for a period of nine months. The programme is supported by FK a government body under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Norway. Read more
Pan-African Professional in Residence
Oxfam
2012-02-27, Issue 571
Are you a civil society actor? Staff of an African NGO or coalition? Do you work on the African Union? Do you want to advocate at the Conti-nental level? If you answered yes to any of these, then this Secondment opportunity from Oxfam is for you.
Application for the Wanjiru Kihoro Fellowship
2012-02-27, Issue 571
The Wanjiru Kihoro Fellowship Programme aims to contribute to the development of a new generation of African women leaders who are dedicated to utilizing their voices and experience so as to further women's central role in peace building and development work in their country, region and continent. Currently, Femmes Africa Solidarité is offering a position within the Fellowship Programme to commence in 2012.
Vacancies at the Refugee Law Project
2012-02-20, Issue 570
The Refugee Law Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University. Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. RLP is curr...
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