YFA Wire Consultant
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID)
Location: Toronto (preferred, but flexible)
Closing date: Sunday, April 10, 2011
Overview of the Program:
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally.
Overview of the Position:
AWID’s Young Feminist Activism Program is seeking a consultant to assist with the Young Feminist Wire (http://yfa.awid.org) our online portal that aims to strengthen the work of young feminists working on women’s rights and gender equality around the world.
The YFA Wire consultant reports to the Young Feminist Activism Program Associate.
Qualifications:
Expertise and Skills:
• Fluent in English, French, and Spanish
• Experience working with online social networking tools (Twitter, Facebook)
• Experience working with simple databases (MS Excel)
• Knowledge of women’s human rights and/or gender and development
• Experience working on young feminist initiatives
• Experience working with WordPress or other open-source content management systems
Responsibilities:
This position involves completing the following tasks in English, Spanish and French:
• Online sourcing of content & posting to the Wire
• Proofreading and short translations
• Email and other online communication with the Wire community
• Coordinating Wire user generated content including blog posts, news articles and announcements.
• Online research and networking with young women activists to profile their work on the Wire
• Online outreach to increase membership of the Wire
• Updating Facebook and Twitter accounts
• Moderating user comments on the Wire
• Basic database maintenance and other administrative tasks
Four month contract: 10 hours of work per week (paid hourly), with the possibility of renewal
All candidates will be asked to complete a short language test.
.More / LessHow to apply
To apply please send:
1. Cover letter of no more than 2 pages indicating:
a) Why you are interested in applying for this position
b) The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position
2. Your CV
Send completed applications:
Fax: +416 594 0330
E-mail: jobs@awid.org (please include “YFA Wire Consultant” in the subject line)
No phone calls please. Only email and faxed applications will be accepted. The deadline is end of day Sunday, April 10, 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 www.awid.org.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Call for Applications – Field Positions
Action Against Hunger- Canada is looking for experienced humanitarians, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, ready to work abroad, to extend our pool of available expatriates. Experience of 2 years in humanitarian field is necessary.
Candidates must be qualified in one of the following areas:
- Log
- Administration
- Human resources
- Food security and Livelihoods (FSL)
- Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Nutrition, Health
- Mental Health, psychology
We offer a competitive salary package, taking into account previous work experiences and context and responsibilities of the offered position. Complete insurance, accommodation and flights are covered as well as possibility of children allocations.
If you are not a Canadian citizen or resident, you can visit: www.actioncontrelafaim.org, www.actionagainsthunger.org, www.accioncontraelhambre.org
Please note that during the selection process, we might send your CV to another branch of ACF.
Candidates must be qualified in one of the following areas:
- Log
- Administration
- Human resources
- Food security and Livelihoods (FSL)
- Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Nutrition, Health
- Mental Health, psychology
We offer a competitive salary package, taking into account previous work experiences and context and responsibilities of the offered position. Complete insurance, accommodation and flights are covered as well as possibility of children allocations.
How to apply
We accept candidates at all times. To submit your application, please apply on our website www.actionagainsthunger.ca/jobsIf you are not a Canadian citizen or resident, you can visit: www.actioncontrelafaim.org, www.actionagainsthunger.org, www.accioncontraelhambre.org
Please note that during the selection process, we might send your CV to another branch of ACF.
Call for Applications – Head of Base / Field Coordinator
Action Against Hunger- Canada is looking for experienced humanitarians, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, ready to work abroad, to extend our pool of available expatriates. Experience of 2 years in humanitarian field is necessary.
Responsibilities
General Base Management:
- Ensure effective operational management of the base through oversight of and adherence to ACF technical guidelines, logistics, communications, human resources and finance policies and procedures.
Security:
- Proactively manage all security issues (ensuring that security considerations are reconciled with operational requirements),
- Ensure that the security procedures known to all are strictly adhered to.
ACF Strategic Planning:
- Actively participate in formulation of the ACF country Strategy.
Logistics and Administration:
- Monitor the financial, administrative and logistical management of the base.
Human Resources Management:
- Ensure that ACF’s internal regulations are adhered to and respected.
We offer a competitive salary package, taking into account previous work experiences and context and responsibilities of the offered position. Complete insurance, accommodation and flights are covered as well as possibility of children allocations.
If you are not a Canadian citizen or resident, you can visit other website in the ACF International network: www.actioncontrelafaim.org, www.actionagainsthunger.org, www.accioncontraelhambre.org
Please note that during the selection process, we might send your CV to another branch of ACF.
Responsibilities
General Base Management:
- Ensure effective operational management of the base through oversight of and adherence to ACF technical guidelines, logistics, communications, human resources and finance policies and procedures.
Security:
- Proactively manage all security issues (ensuring that security considerations are reconciled with operational requirements),
- Ensure that the security procedures known to all are strictly adhered to.
ACF Strategic Planning:
- Actively participate in formulation of the ACF country Strategy.
Logistics and Administration:
- Monitor the financial, administrative and logistical management of the base.
Human Resources Management:
- Ensure that ACF’s internal regulations are adhered to and respected.
We offer a competitive salary package, taking into account previous work experiences and context and responsibilities of the offered position. Complete insurance, accommodation and flights are covered as well as possibility of children allocations.
How to apply
We accept candidates at all times. To submit your application, please apply on our website www.actionagainsthunger.ca/jobsIf you are not a Canadian citizen or resident, you can visit other website in the ACF International network: www.actioncontrelafaim.org, www.actionagainsthunger.org, www.accioncontraelhambre.org
Please note that during the selection process, we might send your CV to another branch of ACF.
Head of Operations
DURATION: 1 Year
START DATE: ASAP
The Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS), a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is currently seeking a Head of Operations to oversee program implementation and field operations in Haiti.
Reporting to the Haiti Country Representative (CR), the Head of Operations will be responsible for the overall implementation of programming and management of the field operations in affected areas of Haiti. There are currently two field offices and three program implementation areas (Jacmel, Leogane, and Les Nippes). The Head of Operations will also take on designated deputy CR responsibilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, and management of CRCS programming in affected areas of operation.
• Responsible for the management of personnel involved in program implementation, field coordination, , and security.
• Provide overall supervision and guidance to Field Operation Coordinators in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of recovery and development programs.
• Ensure an integrated approach, both thematically by sector as well as within each affected area of operation, to effectively support recovery plans and their implementation.
• In coordination with BSU Manager, ensure effective support and integration between Support Services and program operations.
• Coordinate with Senior Recovery Manager to maintain relationships between sector coordinators and field operations to ensure effective and timely implementation of sector specific programming.
• Ensure timely and relevant narrative and financial reports are produced and disseminated accordingly.
• Ensure the coordination and partnership with IFRC on matters related to security in all affected areas of operations in Haiti. Oversee and manage the work conducted by Security staff in the development and implementation of SOPs, contingency plans, and emergency security plans.
• In coordination with the CR, initiate and support efforts to establish alliances and partnerships within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and with non Red Cross Red Crescent partners. In particular, ensure coordination with and involvement of the Haitian Red Cross in CRCS programming.
• Work closely with the relief, health, food security, water & sanitation, and shelter functions to ensure an integrated approach to operational recovery plans and their implementation.
• Ensure proper functioning from a personnel management and office management perspective of all field offices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post graduate level education in a related discipline is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement experience or a demonstrated commitment to the principles of the RCRC Movement.
• A minimum of 7 years experience working in international humanitarian context is required, preferably in a post disaster recovery context.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior management role.
• Demonstrated experience in recovery program assessment, development, and management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in both English and French are mandatory. Language testing will be conducted.
• Minimum 3 years experience in personnel management both international expatriates and host country staff.
• Previous responsibility for all areas involving delegation or sub-delegation management.
• Demonstrated skill in financial management such as program or operational budgets.
• Solutions oriented with demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a high level in high stress environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and motivating teams in complex and high stress environments.
HOW TO APPLY:
Due to the urgent nature of this recruitment, candidate reviews will commence immediately upon publication of this vacancy announcement and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application without delay.
Interested parties may submit their application on the Canadian Red Cross Overseas website as soon as possible by visiting https://internationalcareers.redcross.ca/detail.asp?jobid=crcs10212
START DATE: ASAP
The Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS), a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is currently seeking a Head of Operations to oversee program implementation and field operations in Haiti.
Reporting to the Haiti Country Representative (CR), the Head of Operations will be responsible for the overall implementation of programming and management of the field operations in affected areas of Haiti. There are currently two field offices and three program implementation areas (Jacmel, Leogane, and Les Nippes). The Head of Operations will also take on designated deputy CR responsibilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, and management of CRCS programming in affected areas of operation.
• Responsible for the management of personnel involved in program implementation, field coordination, , and security.
• Provide overall supervision and guidance to Field Operation Coordinators in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of recovery and development programs.
• Ensure an integrated approach, both thematically by sector as well as within each affected area of operation, to effectively support recovery plans and their implementation.
• In coordination with BSU Manager, ensure effective support and integration between Support Services and program operations.
• Coordinate with Senior Recovery Manager to maintain relationships between sector coordinators and field operations to ensure effective and timely implementation of sector specific programming.
• Ensure timely and relevant narrative and financial reports are produced and disseminated accordingly.
• Ensure the coordination and partnership with IFRC on matters related to security in all affected areas of operations in Haiti. Oversee and manage the work conducted by Security staff in the development and implementation of SOPs, contingency plans, and emergency security plans.
• In coordination with the CR, initiate and support efforts to establish alliances and partnerships within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and with non Red Cross Red Crescent partners. In particular, ensure coordination with and involvement of the Haitian Red Cross in CRCS programming.
• Work closely with the relief, health, food security, water & sanitation, and shelter functions to ensure an integrated approach to operational recovery plans and their implementation.
• Ensure proper functioning from a personnel management and office management perspective of all field offices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post graduate level education in a related discipline is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement experience or a demonstrated commitment to the principles of the RCRC Movement.
• A minimum of 7 years experience working in international humanitarian context is required, preferably in a post disaster recovery context.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior management role.
• Demonstrated experience in recovery program assessment, development, and management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in both English and French are mandatory. Language testing will be conducted.
• Minimum 3 years experience in personnel management both international expatriates and host country staff.
• Previous responsibility for all areas involving delegation or sub-delegation management.
• Demonstrated skill in financial management such as program or operational budgets.
• Solutions oriented with demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a high level in high stress environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and motivating teams in complex and high stress environments.
HOW TO APPLY:
Due to the urgent nature of this recruitment, candidate reviews will commence immediately upon publication of this vacancy announcement and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application without delay.
Interested parties may submit their application on the Canadian Red Cross Overseas website as soon as possible by visiting https://internationalcareers.redcross.ca/detail.asp?jobid=crcs10212