-----Original Message----- From: INSTRAW [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 11:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FW: Gender Programme Vacancies -----Original Message----- From: Sophia Huyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 6:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Gender Programme Vacancies Gender Unit Coordinator / The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) / Ottawa, Canada / Closing date: March 27, 2002. DESCRIPTION: The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is one of the leading institutions in the world concerned with generating and applying new knowledge to meet the challenges of international development. IDRC supports research in developing countries on key problem areas and builds international networks to share and apply this knowledge. IDRC is a Canadian Crown Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, with Regional Offices located in Africa, Asia and Latin America. IDRC is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Gender Unit Coordinator. Working as the leader of a team and under the supervision of the VP Program and Partnership, the incumbent, through collaboration with Program Areas, Regional Offices, and Secretariats, is responsible for the development and implementation of gender programming at the Centre. The salary scale is between $63,453 and $79,320 (Cdn.). Candidates with less experience may be given consideration; salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Identifies critical research issues complementary to areas covered by the Program Initiatives (PIs) to formulate the Gender Unit's (GU) current research strategy; - Develops, implements, monitors, evaluates and reports on gender mainstreaming projects designed to enhance gender analytical capacity of Centre program staff; - Develops, monitors, manages, and evaluates Unit research projects; - Is responsible for knowledge gathering and dissemination of gender issues related to IDRC programming; - Can sign project approval documents up to $250,000; - Is responsible for the overall management and internal coherence of the GU's entire portfolio which may range from 15 to 20 RSPs and research activities with a value of $1-3 million; - Collaborates with DPAs, RDs (ie. senior management), and Team Leaders on issues of program and project development and management; - Is responsible for the Unit's and IDRC's contacts with other international agencies and Canadian institutions on gender issues; - Is responsible for Centre-wide public relations efforts and for knowledge dissemination and utilization, including participation in IDRC, public and scientific fora, with respect to the Unit's domain; - Influences colleagues and external contacts to support gender-focused program directions and projects; - Is responsible for the Unit's revenue generation strategy; - Represents IDRC internationally. Go to <http://www.idrc.ca/careers/pr205.htm <http://www.idrc.ca/careers/pr205.htm> > to find out more about the detailed job description. REQUIREMENTS: - PhD or equivalent, or a Masters with a record of research and publication in a discipline required by the Centre. - A minimum of five years of related experience including a background in research and research management. - Work experience in a developing country, particularly in the Middle East or South Asia. - Demonstrated work or research experience in projects examining the construction of gender through state, society and family relations in the South, complementary to the Gender Unit's research theme, "Gender, citizenship and entitlement" which emphasizes governance and gender violence and/or demonstrated work or research experience in gender mainstreaming. - Supervisory or management experience. - Ability to communicate effectively in a wide variety of cultural settings and in different fora. TO APPLY: Resumes should be sent to Competition PR205 no later than March 27, 2002 by e-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >, or by fax to (613) 236-5594. Mailed applications should be sent to: Human Resources, IDRC, P.O. Box 8500, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3H9. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates whose skills and experience best match the requirements of the position. -- Programme Officer, Gender Unit / Third World Network-Africa / Accra, Ghana. DESCRIPTION: The Africa Secretariat of the Third World Network (TWN-Africa) is looking for a Programme Officer for its Gender Unit. TWN-Africa is a research and advocacy organisation. It conducts research, puts out publications and provides information to a wide range of citizens groups and official institutions and undertakes campaigns. It provides a platform for African (and broadly Southern) interests and perspectives in international fora and processes. The Gender Unit has a dual mandate of (a) ensuring the integration of gender equity and equality in TWN-Africa's overall programme work; and (b) participating in the women s movement and bringing TWN s perspectives on policy issues to work on gender equity and equality on the African continent. The position is for an initial period of two years, with the option of renewal. QUALIFICATIONS: - A commitment to TWN's vision, aims and objectives; - Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to speak and write French is a strong advantage; - At least a masters degree or equivalent in the social sciences, preferably, gender studies, development economics or development studies; - Gender analysis, research, advocacy and networking skills; - Good writing and presentation skills; - Knowledge and understanding of current gender and social justice issues in Africa; - Capacity for initiative in the context of teamwork; - Knowledge of and experience of working in the African women's movement; - Willingness to travel frequently; - Must be a national of an African country. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead the conceptualization and planning of the Gender Unit's programmes; - Lead the programme and organizational engendering processes within TWN; - Manage and coordinate the Gender Unit's relationships with other programme and support teams within TWN; - Ensure the Gender Unit's implementation of research, capacity building and information generation activities to deliver specific gender advocacy goals and objectives; - Actively contribute to TWN's publication and information generation targets by writing articles, background and briefing papers, and reports when appropriate, and by overseeing the Unit's contribution to TWN's magazine, African Agenda. TO APPLY: Please send application letters with full CVs to: The Coordinator, TWN-Africa, Box 19452, Accra-North, Ghana. Phones: 00 233 21 503-669/511-189. Fax: 00 233 21 511-188. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applicants shortlisted for the next phase of the selection process will be sent further information about the position and TWN s activities. We will only be able to acknowledge shortlisted applicants. Website: http://www.twnafrica.org. -- Sophia Huyer Women in Global Science and Technology and Once and Future Action Network P.O. Box 145 623 Brimley Road Grafton, Ontario, Canada K0K 2G0 Tel (1-905) 349-9962 Fax (1-905) 349-2066 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.wigsat.org http://GSTGateway.wigsat.org =========================================================================== This is GainsNet, the mailing list of the UN-INSTRAW-GAINS Network Members. To reply to the GainsNet group, click on "reply all" To reply to an individual, click on "reply" To unsubscribe from GainsNet, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line
