AWID Resource Net
Jobs / Issue 87
Monday, November 12, 2001

CONTENTS:

1) Program Associates / The Ford Foundation / New York, NY, USA / Closing
date: December 15, 2001.

2) Information and Communication Technology Development Officer / Isis
International-Manila / Quezon City, the Philippines / Closing date:
November 20, 2001.

3) Database Manager / Isis International-Manila / Quezon City, the
Philippines / Closing date: November 20, 2001.

4) Radio and Alternative Media Officer / Isis International-Manila /
Quezon City, the Philippines / Closing date: November 20, 2001.

5) Regional Policy Officer (Equity, Gender and Diversity) / Oxfam GB /
flexible location / Closing date: November 30, 2001.

6) Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist / GroupBasics / Washington, DC,
USA.

7) Advocate, Health and Reproductive Rights Program / The National Women's
Law Center / Washington, DC, USA / Until filled.

8) Senior Counsel, Education Program / The National Women's Law Center /
Washington, DC, USA / Until filled.

9) Counsel, Employment and Family Economic Security Programs / The
National Women's Law Center / Washington, DC, USA / Until filled.

10) Operations Manager / Strategies for Advancing Girls Education (SAGE)
at the Academy for Educational Development / Washington, DC, USA / Until
filled.

11) Education Program Specialist / Office of Women in Development, USAID /
Washington, DC, USA/ Closing date: December 4, 2001.

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1) Program Associates / The Ford Foundation / New York, NY, USA / Closing
date: December 15, 2001.

Description:

The Ford Foundation Program Associates is a two-year (2002-04),
entry-level, non-career track, professional opportunity for individuals
with Master's or law degrees. The positions are intended to introduce a
diverse group of potential leaders to the field of philanthropy early in
their careers in the not-for-profit sector.

Ideal candidates will have some experience in the not-for-profit sector.
Individuals with extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector,
however, are not eligible for the program. We welcome applications from
mid-career candidates with the requisite skills and background who are
interested in moving from the private sector to the non-profit sector. 16
to 20 individuals will be selected to work directly with Foundation
grant-making staff on a variety of tasks and projects.

Program Associates will join the Foundation's New York headquarters in the
Fall of 2002 for a period of up to two years. Annual salary is $45,000
plus medical and dental benefits.

Requirements:

- An interest in pursuing or developing careers in: development finance &
economic security; work-force development; environment & development;
community development; children, youth & families; sexuality &
reproductive health; human rights; international cooperation; governance;
civil society; education reform; higher education & scholarship; religion,
society & culture; media; and arts & culture;
- must have demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience with the current
issues and research in one of these fields.

To Apply:

The application as well as detailed information about the Program
Associates and the Ford Foundation can be found on our website:
www.fordfound.org.

The deadline for submission of applications is 11:00 PM (Pacific Time),
December 15, 2001.

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental
principles at the Ford Foundation.

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2) Information and Communication Technology Development Officer / Isis
International-Manila / Quezon City, the Philippines / Closing date:
November 20, 2001.

Description:

Isis International-Manila, an international women's media information and
communication service organisation based in Quezon City, is in search of
the Information and Communication Technology Development Officer. The post
holder will be primarily responsible for a) developing ICT-based
information and communication services; b) ensuring that the technical
requirements for hosting and maintaining electronic mailing lists and
online conferences, Internet-based news service for Isis and key partners
are met, and c) taking the lead in website development and innovation.

Salary Range: Php. 30,000.00/month (US$600).

Requirements:

- ICT experience specifically on networking, systems development and
project management;
- ability to design and implement ICT solutions;
- experience in web design and site management;
- experience in design, installation, configuration, and administration of
mailing list services;
- experience in implementing web-based databases;
- experience in LINUX, Unix, Windows NT and web-based applications;
- highly proficient in using HTML to build sites;
- strong writing and analytical skills;
- strong networking skills within the context of the women's movement;
- strong analysis of the use of ICT for women's empowerment;
- experience in working in an NGO environment preferable;
- ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English;
- a team player;
- willing to relocate to Quezon City, Philippines for at least 2 years;
- graduate of any IT or computer-related course.

To Apply:

Interested parties may send their application letter, resume and two
reference letters by November 20, 2001 to: The Executive Director, Isis
International-Manila, #3 Marunong St., Central District, Quezon City. Tel:
(632) 4353405; 4353408. Fax: (632) 924-1065. For inquiries, you may e-mail
us at [email protected]. Website: www.isiswomen.org.

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3) Database Manager / Isis International-Manila / Quezon City, the
Philippines / Closing date: November 20, 2001.

Description:

Isis International-Manila, an international women's media information and
communication service organisation based in Quezon City, is in search of
the Database Manager. The post holder will work as a project based staff
responsible for a) expanding and updating the Isis-developed databases as
well as of Isis key networks, and generating information from these (e.g.
targeted mailing lists); b) training of Isis staff in the use and
maintenance of the databases; c) making recommendations and implementing
changes that will enhance Isis' databases for greater usability and
access, and d) participation in the work of Information Technology Team in
implementing the organization's strategic plan in relation to ICT
development.

This is a two-year position. Honorarium: Php 30,000.00/month (US$600.00).

Requirements:

- Strong writing, analytical, and networking skills;
- experience in LINUX, Unix, Windows NT, MS-Access, Visual Basic and
Postgres;
- previous experience in research;
- previous experience in facilitating networking processes within the
context of the women's or other social movements;
- experience in working in an NGO environment preferable;
- ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English;
- a team player;
- Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Management, Computer
Management or related courses or equivalent experience;
- willing to relocate to Quezon City, Philippines for at least 2 years.

To Apply:

Interested parties may send their application letter, resume and two
reference letters by November 20, 2001 to: The Executive Director, Isis
International-Manila, #3 Marunong St., Central District, Quezon City. Tel:
(632) 4353405; 4353408. Fax: (632) 924-1065. For inquiries, you may e-mail
us at [email protected]. Website: www.isiswomen.org.

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4) Radio and Alternative Media Officer / Isis International-Manila /
Quezon City, the Philippines / Closing date: November 20, 2001.

Description:

Isis International-Manila, an international women's media information and
communication service organisation based in Quezon City, seeks a Radio and
Alternative Media Officer. She will be responsible for a two year project
a) developing the broadcast component of Isis' media information and
communication work; b)coordinating Isis' radio productions; c) planning
and coordinating radio production training courses; d) developing new
approaches to Isis' campaign for gender-sensitive media; and support to
women media practitioners in their advocacy for gender-sensitive media,
and e) assisting in the expansion and consolidation of Isis' networks of
media practitioners, media analysts and activists.

Requirements:

- Awareness and understanding of women and media issues;
- work experience in at least two communications media, e.g., print,
radio, audio-visual, electronic;
- excellent networking, electronic communication skills including email,
mailing lists, online conferences;
- high degree of proficiency in written and spoken English;
- strong writing and analytical skills;
- strong analysis of the use of radio and alternative media for women's
empowerment;
- experience in working in an NGO or community-based environment highly
preferable;
- a team player;
- Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts, Mass Communications or related
courses or equivalent experience;
- willing to relocate to Quezon City, Philippines for at least 2 years.

Compensation/benefits:

Honorarium: Php. 30,000/month (US$ 600.00).

Special Benefits for Expatriates: For expatriates relocating to the
Philippines, there will be a modest relocation package and benefits in
addition to the monthly salary, which include the following:

- monthly salary to be paid in US$ and pesos;
- a monthly housing allowance of US$270;
- a lump sum subsidy of US$500 for furnishings;
- annual one month's paid home leave, including roundtrip airfare to home
country or the equivalent fare cost;
- subsidy for additional freight cost during transfer to and from the
Philippines.

For Filipinos, monthly salary shall be paid in Pesos (as indicated).

To Apply:

Interested parties may send their application letter, resume and two
reference letters by November 20, 2001 to: The Executive Director, Isis
International-Manila, #3 Marunong St., Central District, Quezon City, Tel:
(632) 4353405; 4353408, Fax: (632) 924-1065. For inquiries, you may e-mail
us at [email protected]. Website: www.isiswomen.org

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5) Regional Policy Officer (Equity, Gender and Diversity) / Oxfam GB /
flexible location / Closing date: November 30, 2001.

Description:

Oxfam works with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and
suffering. It is now seeking a Regional Policy Officer (Equity, Gender and
Diversity) for the Eastern Europe, Former Soviet Union, Russia, Middle
East Region. As a member of the Eastern Europe, Former Soviet Union,
Russia and Middle East regional team, this new post will play a role in
the development of programme direction, quality and impact working closely
with regional programme staff, and concentrating on the equity programme
within the Region.

Base is flexible but within the region. Salary dependant on base, if
Oxford: 20,100 to 25,950 per annum and taxable. Contract: 2 years.

Responsibilities include: advice and development on planning, programme
development and impact assessment; research for policy advocacy, media and
communications; identification of learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications:

You will have proven experience in related research; a good understanding
of the relationship and issues around strategies for achieving basic
rights, and their links between basic services, gender, social and
environmental issues; good advocacy techniques; excellent conceptual and
analytical skills, effective communication skills and a sound
understanding of the development and relief context.

To Apply:

For further details and an application form contact Regional HR
Administrator, Regional Management Centre for Eastern Europe, Former
Soviet Union, Russia, Middle East, Oxfam GB, 274 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2
7DZ, or email [email protected], quoting the job title.

Closing Date: November 30, 2001 (Friday). Interviews: mid December, 2001.
Website: http://www.oxfam.org.uk.

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6) Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist / GroupBasics / Washington, DC,
USA.

Description:

GroupBasics, a majority woman-owned Internet-based Application Service
Provider (ASP) designed to integrate information technology into managing
large-scale international projects, seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation
Specialist.

Responsibilities: Consult clients and project stakeholders to enhance
project effectiveness and integrate IT based management systems into the
project management and evaluation structure.

Requirements:

- 5 years experience in project management, design, monitoring and
evaluation;
- experience in developing countries;
- proven data analysis and report writing skills;
- proven ability to work effectively with funding agencies and with
administrative and technical personnel internationally;
- and Master's degree in International Studies or related discipline.

To Apply:

Send resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter, including specific
qualifications for the position and salary history to: GroupBasics, 2900
Connecticut Avenue, NW, Apt. 239, Washington, DC 20008; or email:
[email protected].

(cross-posted from "Expats_List" of topica.com)

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7) Advocate, Health and Reproductive Rights Program / The National Women's
Law Center / Washington, DC, USA.

The Organisation:

For almost 30 years, the National Women's Law Center has led the way in
expanding the possibilities for women and girls in the US. The Center uses
the law in all its forms: getting new laws on the books; litigating
ground-breaking lawsuits all the way to the Supreme Court; and educating
the public about how to make the law and public policies work for women
and their families. The Center's experienced staff take on the issues
that cut to the core of women's and girls' lives in education, employment,
health and reproductive rights, and family economic security, with special
priority given to the needs of low-income women and their families.

The Center is now seeking an advocate for its women's health and
reproductive rights program.

Responsibilities:

- Monitoring and responding to key policy developments in the areas of
women's health and reproductive rights;
- identifying opportunities to advance the goals of the Center;
- in collaboration with other staff, developing advocacy strategies
utilizing the resources of the Center;
- will work on a broad range of women's health issues and will represent
the Center in coalitions, with national and state policy makers, and in
various public speaking fora.

Salary commensurate with experience, 4 weeks vacation, excellent benefits.

Qualifications:

- The ideal candidate will be a creative, self-motivated, strategic
thinker with at least five years of legal or public policy experience;
- Direct legislative experience is highly desirable;
- Excellent research, written and oral communications skills are required;
- An advanced degree in law, public policy or a related field is strongly
preferred;
- The ideal candidate will possess proven initiative and follow-through,
the ability to work quickly and well under pressure, and a commitment to
women's health and rights.

To Apply:

If able, submit resume electronically to [email protected].
Otherwise, send to Human Resources Department, NWLC, 11 Dupont Circle, NW,
Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. No calls. Applications accepted until
position is filled. EOE. Website: www.nwlc.org.

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8) Senior Counsel, Education Program / The National Women's Law Center /
Washington, DC, USA.

The Organisation:

For almost 30 years, the National Women's Law Center has led the way in
expanding the possibilities for women and girls in our country. The
Center uses the law in all its forms: getting new laws on the books;
litigating ground-breaking lawsuits all the way to the Supreme Court; and
educating the public about how to make the law and public policies work
for women and their families. The Center's experienced staff take on the
issues that cut to the core of women's and girls' lives in education,
employment, health and reproductive rights, and family economic security,
with special priority given to the needs of low-income women and their
families.

Job Description:

The Center is seeking an attorney with substantial trial and litigation
experience to handle cases involving sex discrimination principles arising
under statutory and constitutional protections. The attorney will handle
direct representation of clients in trials and at the appellate level, as
well as participate in litigation as amicus curiae.

The Senior Counsel will have primary responsibility for developing cases
and litigating in the education field, particularly at the trial level.
Among the issues likely to be addressed are gender equity in athletics;
sexual harassment in schools; and equal opportunity for women and girls in
vocational education.

In addition, the Senior Counsel will be responsible for litigation in
other Center program areas, including employment and health and
reproductive rights. Among the issues on which the Counsel might be asked
to focus are coverage of contraceptives in employer and university health
plans and the impact of mergers in the health care field.

Salary commensurate with experience, 4 weeks vacation, excellent benefits.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have substantial litigation experience, including at
least 5 years of direct trial experience. Candidates must have excellent
written and oral communications skills and a commitment to the work of the
Center. Experience litigating anti-discrimination cases is helpful but
not required.

To Apply:

If able, submit resume electronically to [email protected].
Otherwise, send to Human Resources Department, NWLC, 11 Dupont Circle, NW,
Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. No calls. Applications accepted until
position is filled. EOE. Website: www.nwlc.org.

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9) Counsel, Employment and Family Economic Security Programs / The
National Women's Law Center / Washington, DC, USA.

The Organisation:

For almost 30 years, the National Women's Law Center has led the way in
expanding the possibilities for women and girls in our country. The
Center uses the law in all its forms: getting new laws on the books;
litigating ground-breaking lawsuits all the way to the Supreme Court; and
educating the public about how to make the law and public policies work
for women and their families. The Center's experienced staff take on the
issues that cut to the core of women's and girls' lives in education,
employment, health and reproductive rights, and family economic security,
with special priority given to the needs of low-income women and their
families.

Job Description:

The Center is seeking a counsel for its employment and family economic
security programs. The position entails advocacy before Congress,
administrative agencies and courts, work with broad-based coalitions in
the states and nationally, research, and public education. Key issue
areas include programs to promote the economic security of women,
especially low-income women, such as child support enforcement, child
care, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and Social Security, as well
as work to advance women's employment opportunities.

Salary commensurate with experience, 4 weeks vacation, excellent benefits.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have one to five years of legal experience. Excellent
written and oral communications skills, and a commitment to the work of
the Center, are required. Experience in legislative or other public
policy advocacy work at the federal or state level, and familiarity with
some or all of the subject areas listed above, are preferred.

To Apply:

If able, submit resume electronically to [email protected].
Otherwise, send to Human Resources Department, NWLC, 11 Dupont Circle, NW,
Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. No calls. Applications accepted until
position is filled. EOE. Website: www.nwlc.org.

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10) Operations Manager / Strategies for Advancing Girls Education (SAGE)
at the Academy for Educational Development / Washington, DC, USA / Until
filled.

The Organisation:

SAGE is an activity of USAID's Global Women in Development (G/WID) office
that provides technical and training assistance in girls' primary
education to USAID Missions worldwide. SAGE has field offices in Mali,
Guinea, Ghana, Congo and El-Salvador. SAGE seeks to move from dialogue on
girls' education to the implementation of locally-derived solutions that
engage the support of all sectors of society.

Responsibilities:

- Supervision of administrative and operational support; management
backstopping; and contractual oversight;
- Collaborates on new program development and design as well as
participating in operational monitoring of the Center for Gender Equity
are additional
expectations of the position.

Salary range: $40,000-55,000.

Qualifications:

- Masters in Education, Gender Studies or related field;
- Minimum five years' experience as a manager of large-scale educational
projects in developing countries, especially projects supporting girls'
education;
- Experience in USAID commodity procurement and contracting;
- Demonstrated knowledge of contract, program, and implementation issues
associated with USAID project designs, including budgeting, communication
and personnel;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and a second language, preferably
French.

To Apply:

Interested candidates send resume with cover letter and reference position
#KV1219 to: AED/HR, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009,
fax: 202-884-8413. We thank all applicants for their interest in AED;
however, only
individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Website:
sage.aed.org.

Deadline is ASAP or until filled.
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

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11) Education Program Specialist / Office of Women in Development, USAID /
Washington, DC, USA/ Closing date: December 4, 2001.

Responsibilities:

- The Incumbent of this position serves as USAID's leading expert,
representative and spokesperson on the role of girls' education; leads
G/WID's Strategic Objective (SO) team on girls' education; provides
expertise and professional judgement in addressing the full range of
issues affecting the design and implementation of girls' education
activities.
- Enhances G/WID's field support capacity through collaboratively
determining overseas posts' needs for technical support in addressing
issues in girls' education; working with cooperating agencies in
overseeing a strategic, teamwork-oriented work plan for the specified
activities; ensuring that these activities consistently field highly
qualified technical experts.
- Manages related financial, personnel selection, reporting,
communication, and program documentation process.
- Prepares documentation and participates in the competitive contracting
process.
- Responsible for annual budgeting process for assigned projects and
oversight of financial work performance by contractors, grantees and
sub-grantee institutions.
- Represents USAID at international fora, providing expert opinion and
advice on issues relating to girls' education in developing countries.

Requirements:

- One (1) year of specialized experience which is in or directly related
to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped
the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to
successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, this
experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in
Federal Service. Only experience acquired by the closing date will be
considered.

- Degree: that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours
in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at
least 9 semester hours must have been in education courses. OR
- Combination of education and experience-at least 24 semester hours in a
field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at least
9 semester hours must have been in education courses, plus appropriate
experience or additional education. The experience must reflect the level
and kind described below. OR
- Four years of experience that demonstrated a thorough understanding of
the principles and practices underlying the work of this series. This
experience must have been of such character and diversity to demonstrate
that the applicant possesses an understanding of the field comparable to
that normally acquired through successful completing of a full 4-year
course of study in an accredited college or university. OR
- At least 1 full academic year of professional teaching experience. This
experience is defined as full and primary responsibility, under general
supervision, for instruction of assigned students in an accredited school
or institution. This includes responsibility for preparing and presenting
lessons and for evaluating students' progress, including a determination
of the students' success or failure according to established criteria.
Serving in an assistant capacity to a professor without the authority to
determine the students' success or failure to meet course requirements
does not meet this criterion.
- Knowledge of theory and practice of education sector interventions in
developing countries.

- Knowledge of international donor experience in developing countries in
promoting and strengthening girls' education, including the concepts and
methodology involved in the design, development, implementation,
management and evaluation of assistance programs and projects.
- Skill in analyzing education issues in developing countries, preparing
focused concept papers, designing new activities and managing budgeting
and contracting processes.
- Skill in oral and written communications in order to represent USAID to
other U.S. agencies, other donor institutions and partner organizations.

To Apply:

For a more detailed description of selection procedures, qualifications,
and application process, refer to USAID's website at www.usaid.gov
('employment opportunities' section => 'vacancies in civil service').

Application deadline is December 4, 2001.

(cross-posted from [email protected])

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