-----Original Message-----
From: Tobias Eigen
Sent: 27 July 2001 13:12
To: KFN Development
Subject: FW: [wougnet] JOB: DebtChannel.org Editor, OneWorld.net

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From: [email protected]
On Behalf Of Dorothy Okello
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 1:11 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [wougnet] JOB: DebtChannel.org Editor, OneWorld.net

DebtChannel.org Editor
OneWorld.net

OneWorld is an international non-profit Network whose mission is to harness
the democratic potential of the Internet. Its website www.oneworld.net is
the world's leading portal on development and human rights.

We are looking for an Editor to edit OneWorld's DebtChannel.org
(www.debtchannel.org). The DebtChannel.org Editor will be responsible for
editing and updating the channel to enable it to fulfill its mission as a
leading Web resource on international debt. She/he will report to the
OneWorld Africa Regional Coordinator based in Lusaka, Zambia.

** SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake all necessary tasks to ensure the effective implementation and
running of DebtChannel.org according to agreed standards

Update main DebtChannel.org pages with new content (stories and photographs)

Set up alliances with partner organisations to edit relevant sections of
the channel (for instance interactive features such as the Discussion
Forum) and ensure that editorial standards are met

Identify and contact possible Op-ed contributors

Identify and implement strategies to increase the number of page-views over
time

Identify potential OneWorld partners with relevant content for
DebtChannel.org

Promote DebtChannel.org to the relevant networks and the media

** PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for an African passport-holder with a strong debt/economics
background and knowledge of debt campaign networks. They must have strong
writing skills in English and be willing to travel. We expect the post to
be based in Lusaka, though exceptions would be considered for
well-qualified candidates. Web-editing skills are desirable, as is
knowledge of other international languages.
This is a paid position.

Salary / Benefits : equivalent to £13,200 per annum
Type of work : Contract

Location : Africa
Languages Needed : English

Closing Date : 15 Aug 2001
Date job appeared on this site : 10 Jul 2001

** To apply :
Candidates should send a CV and covering letter, explaining how their
skills and experience are relevant to the post.

Applications should be sent to [email protected], or by post to OneWorld
International, 17th Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP, United
Kingdom, to arrive no later than the closing date.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 15 August 2001. Short-listed
candidates will be contacted within two weeks of this date.
For more information see : http://www.debtchannel.org