[GKD] IDRC Vacancy - Senior Program Specialist, Information and Communication Technology
Competition: Senior Program Specialist (PR-039) Senior Program Specialist Information and Communication Technology Pan Asia Networking Delhi 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 a Senior Program Specialist in Delhi, India. Working as a member of multi-disciplinary teams and under the guidance of the Team Leader and Director of Program Initiative, the incumbent identifies critical issues in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in South Asia covered by the Pan Asia Networking program, and assists in the further elaboration of the initiative's current research strategy. The incumbent requires the following qualifications: * PhD or a combination of equivalent education and experience * A minimum of five years of related experience in information and communications technology (ICT) * Work experience in a developing country, preferably in Asia * A record of publications and research as well as some relevant research management * English essential Resumes should be sent to Competition PR 039 by e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by fax to (613) 236-5594 no later than July 31, 2002. The salary will be in the range of $63,453 - $79, 320 (Cdn.) per annum, commensurate with the incumbent's qualifications and experience. We offer a very competitive benefits package and, if necessary, relocation assistance will also be provided. Mailed applications should be sent to: Human Resources, IDRC, P.O. Box 8500, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1G 3H9. Candidates can find out more about IDRC and the detailed job description on its website www.idrc.ca/careers/PR039.htm . We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates whose skills and experience best match the requirements of the position. IDRC IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED WOMEN, MEN, VISIBLE MINORITIES, ABORIGINAL PEOPLES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. *** Concours : Specialiste de programme principal (PR-039) Specialiste de programme principal (h/f) Technologies de l'information et de la communication Reseau Pan Asie Delhi Le Centre de recherches pour le developpement international (CRDI) est l'un des chefs de file dans le monde parmi les organismes voues ý la production et ý l'application de nouvelles connaissances pour relever les defis du developpement international. Il appui l'execution de recherches dans les pays en voie de developpement sur des problematiques importantes et cree des reseaux internationaux pour transmettre et appliquer les connaissances produites. Le CRDI est une societe d'tat canadienne ayant son siege ý Ottawa et des bureaux situes en Asie, Afrique et Amerique latine. Le CRDI recherche un specialiste de programme principal de programme qui sera affecte ý Delhi , Inde. titre de membre des equipes multidisciplinaires placees sous l'autorite du chef d'equipe et du directeur de domaine de programme, le (la) titulaire identifies des questions de recherche importantes dans le domaine des Technologies de l'information et de la communication (TIC) en Asie du Sud dans le cadre du programme de Reseau Pan Asie et aide ý une elaboration plus poussee de la strategie de recherche. La personne choisie ý ce poste detient les qualificatins suivantes : * Diplome d'etudes superieurs ou un agencement acceptable d'etudes et d'experience * Minimum de cinq ans d'experience dans le domaine des technologies de l'information et de la communication (TIC) * Experience de travail dans un pays en voie de developpement, de preference en Asie * Antecedents de recherche et de publication de mÍme qu'en gestion de recherche pertinente * L'anglais est essentiel Les candidat(e)s sont pries de faire parvenir leur curriculum vitae ý Concours PR-039 au plus tard le 31 juillet 2002, de preference par courrier electronique ý [EMAIL PROTECTED] ou par telecopieur au (613) 236-5594, soit par la poste, ý l'adresse suivante :Ressources humaines, CRDI, B.P. 8500, Ottawa (Ontario), K1G 3H9. Le salaire annuel sera en fonction des qualifications et de l'experience du titulaire de 63,453$ ý 79,320$ CAD; nous offrons une gamme complete d'avantages sociaux ainsi qu'une indemnite de reinstallation si necessaire. Pour prendre connaissance de la description du poste, vous ites invites ý visiter le site Web du Cetre www.idrc.ca/careers/PR039.htm . Nous remercions de leur interit toutes les personnes qui poseront leur candidature; nous nous
[GKD] New Survey on ICTs and Developing Countries
Dear GKD Members, At its Genoa Summit in 2001, the G8 asked its Digital Opportunities Task Force (DOT Force) to draw up proposals promoting more effective, universal participation in international decision-making around information and communication technologies. To support this, the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) and Panos London, undertook a survey mapping out who actually makes the decisions in the world of international ICTs, the actual level of developing country participation and what obstacles are preventing them from effective engagement. This survey, along with a summary document and further useful links, is now available online from the Panos Lodnon website. Click here http://www.panos.org.uk/ICT_decision_making.htm for details. Mark Covey Media Communications Officer Panos London 9 White Lion Street London N1 9PD UK tel 44 (0)20 7239 7622 fax 44 (0)20 7278 0345 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] web www.panos.org.uk ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, an NGO that is a GKP member*** To post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/
[GKD] India Learns from South Africa (Community Radio)
INDIA LEARNS FROM SOUTH AFRICA'S EXPERIMENT WITH COMMUNITY RADIO By Frederick Noronha fred at bytesforall dot org UDUPI, South India: This country which prides itself as the 'second largest democracy in the world' is learning a lesson or two on deploying radio from the young nation of South Africa. This distant nation, that emerged from Apartheid barely a decade back, has useful lessons on how community radio could be a powerful tool in countries where poverty and illiteracy are still un-vanquished enemies. Community radio is definitely more accessible than public or commercial radio. People at the grassroots can go to the station and say, 'This is what we want', says Johannesburg-based Institute for the Advancement of Journalism radio department head Jacob Ntshangase. Ntshangase was visiting India, where he helped in a camp meant to promote community radio, in this small educational town on the country's west coast. Campaigners in this country have been campaigning, so far unsucessfully, for the past half-decade and more to legalize community radio. Ntshangase's IAJ works to partner the University of the Witwatersrand, primarily to enhance journalists skills. They also support training in neighbouring countries like Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Lesotho. Ntshangase believes that if South Africa could make community radio work in a decade, so could India. Possibly more easily. Community radio came out of efforts of media activists, and part of the gust of the liberalisation of the airwaves, around 1994, with the installation of a democratically-elected government, says he. There were prophets of doom who said 'Give them a month and they (community-run radio stations) are going to collapse.' But they were made to eat their hat, says he. Ntshangase offers insights into how community radio manages to retain its independence while still being critical of the powers that be, and about the functioning of the broadcasting authority. Citing case studies of successful and not-so-successful community stations in his part of the globe, he passes on a message -- during a Ford Foundation-supported workshop -- that the same is possible here too. Radio Maritzburg in Kwazulu-Natal, the first licensed station in 1995, is fading away, he believes. Bush radio, started illegally, has proven to be very successful, he says. Others like Radio 786 in Cape Town are religous stations. (Bush Radio's logo shows a broadcaster carrying a transmitter and literally running -- a hint of its not-so-legal origins, which later compelled the reluctant authorities to issue it a licence!) Ntshangase told a surprised audience, in this country of 1000+ million, that South Africa itself -- which has less than one-twentieth the population -- itself has about 120+ radio stations. India itself has long been fairly closed over radio broadcasting, and only in the past couple of years has been opening up to commercial FM, while there are plans for building up educational radio in this country. Hoping for an eventual opening-up, campaigners like Ntshangase and local lobbyists discussed issues like frequency plans, regulation of licences, allotting limited frequencies to different claimants, and the like. What is making community radio powerful in South Africa is that it is accessible to the people. It's closeness to the people is making it more strong, says Ntshangase. Ntshangase had a few tips for campaigners here. Community radio had to take into account the dialects of the local communities. South Africa has 11 official languages... it's a crazy country, he pointed out. If that's so, India might rate higher, having 18 officially-recognised national languages and some 1652 mother tongues (of which 33 are spoken by over a 100,000 people). He suggested that campaigners need to be united and speak with one voice before they could get governments to realise the relevance and importance of legalizing community radio. And he spent time focussing on the economics, and need for sound-management training, for community radio. Some radio stations in South Africa have been studied internationally for different reasons. These include Soul City focussing on health and women's rights, Radio Zibonele run out of an old container truck, Bush Radio which is sometimes called the mother of community radio in Africa, the Rural Women's Movement-founded Moutse Community Radio, among others. All these were recently featured in 'Making Waves', a report to the Rockefeller Foundation, on using communication for social change (published 2001). Recent reports from South Africa point out that for decades, during the apartheid era, South African radio stations were divided along racial lines and the media industry was used as a tool of propaganda. But now, the airwaves are undergoing a dramatic transformation. Racial divisions are fading as wealth changes hands in South Africa. (ENDS) NOTE: Jacob Ntshangase can be contacted via email [EMAIL PROTECTED],
