NGO JOBS

Organization: Fédération Internationale des Ligues des Droits de I'Homme
Country: France
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

One-year contract starting end of February 201435 hours per week (full-time position)Location: FIDH headquarters, Paris

Deadline to submit applications: 3 February 2014

The International Federation of Human Rights Associations (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in France whose objective is to encourage the respect of the principles set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH federates 178 national human rights associations active throughout the world.

Under the supervision of the Head of the Middle-East North Africa (MENA) Desk and the Operations Director, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

A. Contribute to consolidating the relationship between internal and external actors

• Facilitate communication to and from the member organisations in the region, partners and members of the FIDH International Bureau;

• Provide assistance and support to human rights defenders, victims of human rights violations and partners in the field.

B. Implement the activities of the Desk

• Prepare, organise and ensure followp up to fact-finding missions, including legal observation, national advocacy and solidarity missions and workshops/seminars in the region.

• Organise, in cooperation with FIDH delegations, advocacy activities with intergovernmental organisations (IGOs) and governments (using relevant mechanisms and organising of advocacy meetings).

• Conduct a number of missions to the field and to IGOs.

• Ensure and coordinate the drafting of denunciation, alerts and information documents and draft fact-finding reports and position papers.

• Coordinate the translation and dissemination of documents, in consultation with the Communications Department.

• Coordinate the implementation of communication tools specific to the Desk, in conjunction with the Communications Department.

• When requested by the Head of the Desk, represent FIDH before IGOs, governments, companies and as needed donors and the media.

• Contribute to the programming and reporting of Desk activities and update the chart that monitors activities on a monthly basis.

• Contribute to donor calls for proposals and to financial and narrative monitoring of the desk's action programmes.

C. Participate in the training of interns and volunteers

D. Assist with daily administrative and logistical tasks of the Desk

Profile:- At least 3 years of professional experience in a similar role in the field of human rights and/or in the NGO sector.

• Good knowledge of the MENA region.

• Required qualifications: Master’s Degree in Law, International Relations, Human Rights or Political Science. Fluent Arabic and English, written and spoken, and a good knowledge of French are required.

Remuneration: From EUR 30,550 per annum (over 13 months), based on experience. Recruitment at a lower level based on a modified position profile may be considered.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV with a cover letter indicating the job reference number thereon by e mail to:

recrutement-cp-mmo-01-14@fidh.org

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

BACKGROUND

Over the years, UNFPA has played a pivotal role in supporting programmes that aim at strengthening gender mainstreaming and health sector responses to GBV. It is one of the pillars of UNFPA’s Strategic Framework on Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Empowerment 2008-2011, extended for the period 2012-2013. A centerpiece of UNFPA’s corporate strategy is to address GBV through its Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) programmes.UNFPA ESARO covers Eastern and Southern Africa and has offices in all countries. Each UNFPA office implements a gender programme. The gender programmes is diverse and varies according to national priorities and UNFPA comparative advantage. Through this assessment UNFPA ESARO seeks to have a mapping of gender interventions and a more comprehensive information on GBV programmes.

OBJECTIVES

The purpose of the assessment is to: 1. Undertake an up to date overview of the gender interventions in ESA countries. 2. Learn from existing GBV interventions by analysing and documenting various models and approaches of health system responses to GBV, including normative frameworks for protocols, management and referral; provision of services; capacity building and multi-sectoral linkages to GBV. 3. Collect updated information on gender interventions at Country level and identify existing gaps with regard to health sector responses to significant input from UNFPA Country Offices in the region.

ASSIGNMENT

UNFPA Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office is seeking a qualified consultant specialized in gender analysis to provide technical assistance in the gender mapping at Country Office level.

The consultancy is for a period of 30 days beginning on October 10th 2013. The first draft report will be sent to ESARO by 10th November 2013. ESARO will provide inputs by 15th November and the report to be finalised latest on the 20th November.The consultancy will include literature desk review, online data collection through questionnaire, data analysis and report writing. All information and documents provided by COs will be reviewed and assessed and, where necessary, follow-up interviews will be conducted by phone and email.

The consultancy should include a half day briefing on the findings to get input from ESARO staff, as well as build consensus around the recommendations.The consultant will work under the supervision of the Regional Gender Adviser in ESARO.

SCOPE OF WORK

The following key issues should be addressed by the consultant. The list however is not exhaustive and additional issues might come up during the consultancy.The objective of the consultancy is the integration of a gender perspective and the development of a gender mainstreaming strategy for policy, analysis and engagement.

The assessment report will also give ESARO the opportunity to later establish a database of Gender interventions in the Region.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The suitable candidate consultancy requires:• A post-graduate degree in Development studies, Social Sciences or related fields preferably including Gender with demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender analysis and gender research during the last five years;• At least five years of hands on experience in conducting gap analysis and assessments; • Must have profound knowledge in gender analysis of development projects; • Must be experienced in developing and implementing gender sensitive and participatory evaluation methodologies; • Good knowledge and experience in survey design, implementation of surveys and statistical data analysis is an asset; • Excellent analytical, research, writing and communication skills;• Experience working with gender equity interventions and programming;• Proven track record working with UN; • Knowledge of government processes, national strategies, national plans for gender and international frameworks such as, CEDAW, ICPD, Beijing Platform for Action, MDGs, UNSCR 1325 and others.

All documentation related to the assignment shall remain the sole and exclusive property of UNFPA.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted no later than September 30, 2013. The selection committee will review all applications. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above. Each application should include the following:• An application letter addressing the selection criteria including how the candidate’s previous experience matches the consultancy objectives. • An updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications;• Contact details of 3 references.

All applications should be sent to: tall@unfpa.org

Organization: National Democratic Institute
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 04 Sep 2013

The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) team of NDI invites all qualified candidates to apply for a full
-time paid internship in a dynamic, fast
-paced organization that promotes democracy worldwide. The position offers a window into the field of international development work, with challenging opportunities for those wishing to explore a career in the expanding realm of international relations.

Summary

The intern for Central and Eastern Europe will provide programmatic and administrative support to the regional CEE team by performing the following duties.

Primary Responsibilities

- Gathering reports from various news sources on the countries of the CEE region;
- Drafting cover memos and editing regular field reports, proposals, and other documents as needed;
- Preparing program briefing materials for NDI trainers and field representatives;
- Assisting with such administrative tasks as faxing, photocopying, and preparing for seminars;
- Research on subjects such as civic education/organizing, NGO development and political party building; and
- Attending workshops, lectures and other events within and outside of NDI.

Qualifications

- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in international affairs, political science or a related field; recent graduates are also welcome to apply;
- Available full
-time (40 hours/week);
- Interest in/knowledge of political issues and/or of Central and Eastern Europe;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Efficiency and organization skills;
- Able to work independently and as part of a group;
- Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously; and
- Computer knowledge skills, including MS Word, Excel, and the Internet.

Comments

This is a paid internship. The internship will start at the end of August/early September and will last into December. All applications for this internship period must be received by NDI by Friday, August 5.

Non
-US citizens applying for internships and entry
-level positions based in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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