Head of Programmes with Gender Links in Johannesburg, South Africa

Deadline: 4 December 2015

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Organization: Gender Links

Gender Links (GL) is a Southern African NGO, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa that promotes gender equality and justice across the fifteen countries of the region. A “small organisation with large footprints”, they are committed to a South Africa where women and men are able to realise their full potential and participate equally in all aspects of public and private life.

1) Working with partners at local, national, regional and international level, Gender Links:

2) Promotes gender equality in and through the media, and in all areas of governance.

3) Develops policies and action plans to ensure that gender equality is achieved, especially at the local level.

4) Builds the capacity of women, men and all citizens to engage critically in democratic processes that advance equality and justice.

5) Conducts campaigns for ending gender violence, HIV and AIDS, economic and climate justice and the rights of marginalised groups.

Candidate Pack

For the full job description, please download and read the candidate pack: Download PDF.

Full description

In brief, you will:

•  Oversee programme managers in the GL programme areas (SAGPA, Media, Governance and Entrepreneurship, Gender Justice) and manage and develop key line managers in programmes, monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Ensure a productive work force and strong team spirit
• Promote smooth internal communication and coordination
• Ensure state-of-the art financial and other systems and practices that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Represent GL in the media as required by initiating and attending interviews and other events with the media and submitting written articles to the newspapers and ensure an appropriate social media presence for GL.
• Network with governments, donors and others to further the profile and aims of GL.
• Raise sufficient funds for the work of the organisation, with timely submission of donor reports, regular communication and excellent relationships.
• You will co-ordinate strategic programme planning and assist the CEO in initiating relevant Policies and Procedures and oversee the development of GL publications and the Gender Links News Service.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A Masters Degree in Social Science Studies or other equivalent advanced degree in a related field.
• Qualifications in gender studies or extensive experience in this area.
• 10-15 years of significant management experience with at least five of these at a senior leadership level, ideally with a proven track record of managing cross-functionally.
• A proven track record of raising funds from bilateral, multilateral and philanthropic organisations.
• Knowledge of, and work experience in, the SADC region.

Salary

A competitive salary will be paid, commensurate with experience and qualifications.


How to apply:

To apply for this post, please complete our online application form here, and submit the following information:

• An example of a published piece of work
• A successful funding application
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (of no more than 2-3 pages)
• A detailed statement (of no more than 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you suitable.

Please look at “Advice for Candidates” on the Oxford HR website for hints on how to write a successful statement. The documents should be saved in Word in the following format: Your First Name, Your Last Name, Document Name, and Date (yymm) e.g.:
Pat-Jones-CV-1404
Pat-Jones-Statement-1404

MENA Internship, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Geneva, Switzerland

MENA Internship

Posted on: November 5, 2014
Application deadline: November 25, 2014
Posted by: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

Would you like to work with women, peace and security issues? Do you want to apply your textbook Human Rights law skills to the real world setting of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region? Do you want to interact with NGOs from MENA and contribute to their work for Peace, Women and Security? Do you want to experience the exciting – and sometimes chaotic – life of working in a civil society organisation with small budgets and big ambitions?

If you have answered YES to the questions above, then we want you to be our MENA Project intern for Spring 2015.

As a member of the dedicated WILPF team, your tasks will be exciting, diverse, and challenging. You will take part in the UN human rights bodies' sessions, you will liaise with our partners in the MENA region and learn from their work and you will report on all of that using your academic knowledge.

You will also prepare articles, working documents and other materials concerning women's rights, peace and security in the MENA region for our blog, newsletter and for internal use and will assist with the administration of our website. The intern will be responsible for updating our website.

We encourage you to apply if you are a committed activist interested on Women's rights and Peace issues. The internship is perfect for an energetic, motivated person who wants to discover the world of feminist organisations and activism.

DUTIES

• Researching, collecting and analyzing information about particular conflict situations, with a focus on our 9 partner countries to inform advocacy campaigns.
• Liaising with our national partners to implement the programme activities.
• Following up with other international organisations and sections on shared activities.
• Attending and reporting on several events in Geneva including the UN Human Rights Council sessions, treaty bodies and side events and provide logistical and administrative assistance to WILPF delegations to Geneva.
• Monitoring and reporting on international news and political developments in the region.
• Providing Translation and proofreading from English to Arabic and vice versa.
• Managing the MENA Agenda website, facebook page and blog.
• Providing assistance to MENA team members as needed.
• Assisting with logistics and administration of the Geneva office and facilitate conmmunications with other teams in Geneva, New York, London and the region.

PRACTICAL STUFF

• Full-time internship (January-June 2015)
• Geneva-based internship
• One day dedicated to administrative support
• You will be requested to do unofficial translations
• Unpaid internship
• Accommodation in our facilities are supported 50%

REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing a Masters Degree or a hold a Degree in International Relations, Gender studies, International Law, Human Rights or a related field
• Human Rights activism or previous experience with the Civil Society
• The candidate must be fluent in both English and Arabic. Working knowledge of French is a great advantage.
• Knowledge of online social activism
• Self-motivated and can demonstrate considerable initiative and be able to manage and complete many tasks simultaneously.
• Mastered Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point and Excel)
• Experience with Wordpress or other CMS (Content Management Systems)
• Interested in WILPF's mission

HOW TO APPLY

Please, send your application, including cover letter and CV, to internship@wilpf.ch Please write 'MENA Intern' as email subject. We only receive applications by email.

Legal Affairs Associate, Room to Read, San Francisco, CA

Legal Affairs Associate

Posted on: May 23, 2013
Posted by: Room to Read

DESCRIPTION

Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read's worldwide team has impacted over 7.8 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 874 new children's book titles in 27 local languages, and reaching over 20,000 girls through our Girls' Education program.

Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 600. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Legal Affairs Associate is part of the Legal, Finance and Accounting team and has significant opportunities to work across all Global Office departments and with other Room to Read entities. Working closely with the Legal Counsel, global colleagues and pro bono attorneys, the Associate will manage regulatory and corporate governance compliance, provide research on and coordination of establishing operations in new countries, and support the registration and protection of the organization's intellectual property. Additionally, s/he will ensure compliance with the organization's governing structures (US and international), help develop and implement global policies, address potential legal issues and risks and develop global legal processes, procedures and trainings to support global mission. The Associate will report directly to the Legal Counsel and work out of the Room to Read headquarters office in San Francisco.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Legal Counsel to ensure that Room to Read is in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices to maintain its charitable status in all states and countries in which we work; maintain global compliance calendar.
• Serve as corporate secretary for Room to Read's foreign entities; coordinate board meeting dates, logistics and agendas; draft and maintain corporate minute books.
• Work with Legal Counsel to prepare all documentation required for incorporation of new entities.
• Research and draft memoranda on various legal issues related to fundraising, intellectual property, new country operations, corporate governance, human resources, privacy, data protection, ongoing operations, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor trademark filings and work with Legal Counsel to address any infringement issues
• Support compliance with existing policies and recommend additional policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal
• Experience with compliance and corporate governance
• High detail-orientation
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Demonstrable legal analytical skills and general business acumen
• Sound legal judgment
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
• Occasional flexibility in working hours to accommodate Room to Read's international office locations

Preferred:

• Nonprofit and international experience
• Experience with or knowledge of business and financial issues

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, commuter benefits, and a 401K match. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter with salary expectations and resume by email, with "Legal Affairs Associate-ID" in the subject line (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to hiring@roomtoread.org. Due to high applicant volume you may not receive a response from Room to Read.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Nutrition Policy Officer, World Food Programme, Rome, Italy

Nutrition Policy Officer

Posted on: April 29, 2013
Application deadline: May 19, 2013
Posted by: World Food Programme

DESCRIPTION

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP is committed to ensuring children, women and other vulnerable groups have access to appropriate nutrition. We are currently seeking to fill the position of Nutrition Policy Officer P3, based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

The Nutrition Policy Officer will report to the Head of Nutrition and HIV Unit within the Programme, Policy and Innovation Division and be responsible for the following key duties:

• Provide support for the formulation and reporting on policy for nutrition and HIV/TB;
• Ensure WFP's HIV & TB Policy and Nutrition Policy are implemented appropriately in different contexts through advising and supporting Regional Bureaux and Country Offices;
• Support the development and regular updating of nutrition programme guidance for use by Country Offices, Regional Bureaux, and Headquarters' Divisions, and ensure knowledge transfer between regions in prioritized thematic areas, in coordination with other knowledge sharing efforts;
• Provide normative and technical review of nutrition components of project documents in the Policy Review Committee, and provide policy and technical guidance as needed to improve the effectiveness of WFP activities;
• Identify, research, and analyse policy issues, suggest strategies, and assist in the preparation of policy papers related to the operations of nutrition in particular, and to food assistance and food security in general;
• Consolidate information from Regional Bureaux and provide inputs on WFP Nutrition Programming for the Annual Performance Report;
• Contribute to the enhancement of WFP's leadership status in different forums on subjects related to nutrition; participate in nutrition related subgroups and task forces;
• Support operations research and evidence building;
• Represent WFP in selected international meetings on nutrition, food security, emergency humanitarian relief and development related issues;
• Assist with strengthening the capacity for nutrition within WFP;
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:

• University degree, preferably at the advanced level, in Nutrition, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family Health & Nutrition, Food Security, Food Technology or other related fields.

Experience:

• At least five years (two of which international) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in nutrition, public health, international development, emergency assistance and/or operational aspects of national, bilateral or multilateral food assistance, with a strong preference to work in humanitarian and development nutrition programmes;
• Experience in planning and/or managing nutrition programmes including treatment as well as prevention and micronutrient programmes;
• Experience with programming of food assistance in emergency, protracted relief and recovery and/or development contexts;
• Experience with policy and advocacy at different levels (international, national, subnational);
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment, operation research and relevant data analysis;
• Food security and multi-sector programme knowledge and experience are desirable.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Familiar with the latest developments/issues in nutrition, particularly in relation to CMAM, micronutrients, prevention of stunting, food security and nutrition;
• Knowledge of conducting research and ability to collaborate with researchers so as to add to the evidence base which will facilitate WFP's work;
• Understanding of roles/responsibilities of different UN agencies with respect to nutrition;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and nutrition/ public health software (i.e. EPI INFO, STATA or SPSS).

Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills;
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills;
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement and tact;
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under supervision;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, host population, donors, NGOs and other UN agencies;
• Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Language:

• Working knowledge (proficiency/Level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP's working languages);
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, 30 days' annual vacation, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http:www.wfp.org Click on: "Where we work" and "Our work" to learn more about WFP's operations.

http:icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date

http:www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

HOW TO APPLY

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/13-0013769

Step 1: Create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on "Description" to read the position requirements and "Apply" to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.