Monday, June 9, 2014

Knowledge Building Strategist, Gender at Work, Anywhere in the World

Knowledge Building Strategist

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Source: Gender at Work

26/05/2014

Gender at Work is looking for a Knowledge Building Strategist to catalyze and coordinate knowledge building and knowledge outreach across our change interventions and network.

Deadline: June 16, 2014

Location: Any where in the world

Organization: Gender at Work

Background: Gender at Work is a transnational network of individuals and organizations located at the intersection of theory and practice which works to end discrimination against women and advance cultures of equality. We mobilize top-notch thinkers, analysts, and activists to build cutting-edge knowledge and change interventions and unleash individual and collective capacities for gender justice that are unique, grounded and politically conscious. We work to build a field of thinking and practice by taking these innovations to an ever-widening community of individuals, organizations, movements and teaching institutions committed to this goal.

We are looking for a person to catalyze and coordinate knowledge building and knowledge outreach across our change interventions and network. The Knowledge Building Strategist will have the following roles and responsibilities:

In consultation with G@W’s ED, Associates, Board and staff, develop a clear, useful and innovative knowledge building strategy for G@W which involves both knowledge creation and aggregation of innovations across the field
Identify cutting edge issues and strategies across G@W programs and products and advise and support Associates and network members to capture learning on critical pathways of change, successes and challenges in line with the knowledge strategy.
In consultation with the ED, assist with the development of funding proposals to pursue the knowledge strategy.
Working with the Communications Strategist, design and facilitate learning and knowledge building and sharing activities across the G@W network.
Design processes for storytelling and case studies (video, audio, written) for publication and dissemination through on-line media.
In consultation with the ED and Director of Operations assist in donor reporting on learning from G@W programs and initiatives
Develop and test with Associates and network members, meaningful measures of progress on G@W’s strategic learning objectives.
In coordination with G@W’s Communications Strategist, identify, develop and facilitate on-line learning and sharing opportunities (such as webinars, on-line discussions etc. across programs, regions and the network as a whole).
Develop and implement a G@W on-line publication series
Identify opportunities for new program initiatives to advance theory-practice in line with our strategic goals and organizational growth.

This would be a half-time position based anywhere in the world. Travel is required.

Required skills:

Extensive knowledge and experience in the theory and practice of gender equality and institutional change, feminism and women’s rights, sustainable development, organizational development and learning, systems, power analysis and innovations in measuring social change.
Proven ability to work in a flexible environment with high-level thinkers.
A systems-thinker with proven ability to design and implement knowledge building strategies across diverse initiatives and communities globally.
Proven ability to capture complex ideas, draw comparisons, generate knowledge and communicate key learnings to diverse audiences.
Excellent writing skills, and proven proposal writing skills, in particular. Fluent in English and preferably one other language.
Experience in working across countries and regions to build learning networks
Creative strategist and self-starter.

Interested applicants should send their CV and a writing sample to Tania Principe, Director of Operations at Gender at Work, tprincipe@genderatwork.org by June 16th 2014. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Gender Technical Officer, Plan Canada

The Gender Officer will support Plan’s strategy and mission by developing the skills, tools and capacities of Plan offices and staff to integrate gender equality effectively within our programme work and by supporting the monitoring of Plan’s progress towards gender equality.

Deadline; June 16,2014

Location: Canada

Organization: Plan Canada

Plan International are looking to recruit a Gender Technical Officer, this is a Maternity cover post up to 12 months. www.plan-international.org

Background:

Plan aims to actively promote gender equality in every sphere of our programmes, partnerships and organisational culture. Plan recognizes that targeted and strategic investments in the promotion of gender equality can improve the quality of programmes, and significantly contributes to poverty reduction and the realisation of human rights. This view is central to Plan’s flagship Because I am a Girl Campaign (BIAAG).

This post supports Plan’s strategy and mission by developing the skills, tools and capacities of Plan offices and staff to integrate gender equality effectively within our programme work and by supporting the monitoring of Plan’s progress towards gender equality. In 2011 Plan approved a global Policy on Gender Equality which articulates our commitments to gender equality. In 2012 Plan approved a Strategy on Gender Equality which outlines the priority actions and indicators for achieving the policy’s commitments. This post is critical to the achievement of the gender standards outlined in Plan’s Policy on Gender Equality, and supports the programmatic aspects of Plan’s Because I am a Girl campaign.

Results to be achieved:

Plan offices and staff integrate gender equality in their work, guided by the global Gender Equality Policy and Strategy.
Capacity of Plan staff is strengthened to understand and promote gender equality across our programme work and within our offices.
Plan offices promote an enabling environment and organisational culture where gender equality and inclusion can thrive.
Plan’s technical network on gender equality becomes a thriving community of practice, one that fosters knowledge sharing and communication on gender equality across Plan.
Strengthen gender-transformative programming in Plan that is known for quality, innovation and results.

Dealing with Problems:

Problems to be handled may involve working across functions and departments in Plan to ensure uptake and accountability is achieved across Plan’s core gender standards in programmes. This will require skills in negotiation, listening, analysis and creative thinking to solve such challenges.

Communications and Working Relationships:

The Gender Technical Officer will report directly to the Global Gender Advisor who oversees the Programme Pillar of the BIAAG Campaign. The position will sit within Plan’s Programme Quality Team. Other key working relationships include Director of Programme Quality, the Progamme Effectiveness Team, the BIAAG Core Team, Regional Gender Specialists (all four Regional Offices); alongside other experts on gender equality in COs and NOs.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Knowledge:

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the links between gender equality, children’s rights and international development programme practice.
Demonstrated understanding of girls’ rights issues, relevant programming practice.
Knowledge of gender analysis programme frameworks and their application to child-rights programming.
Knowledge of programme design, monitoring and evaluation within the operating realities of a major NGO.

Skills:

Ability to develop and communicate programme theoretical concepts and to apply these to practical solutions in gender equality and children’s rights.
Ability to design, monitor and evaluate gender equality programming based on sound analysis, policy and programme practice, with a strong gender equality lens.
Experience in providing guidance on gender equality in a large, global organization.
Experience in gender capacity building as a training facilitator and/or designer.
Technical and research skills in gender equality, preferably with a focus on girls’ human rights.
Ability to build internal and external networks.
Strong gender analysis skills
Organizational skills
Adult education skills and experience with diverse adult learning pedagogies.
Strong conceptual skills and strategic capacity
Confident public speaker with ability to influence audience around girls’ human rights.
Information gathering, assessment and presentation skills
Experience working the area of gender equality and community development.
Fluent in English (both written and verbal).
Capacity in French and/or Spanish will be considered an asset.

Behaviors:

Demonstrating Plan’s values in particular with regard to equity and justice
Self-driven, organized and results-oriented.
Good listening skills and capacity to work effectively with others.
Ability to work in a matrix environment, and facilitate the linkages of relevant expertise—including capacity to work collaboratively and be supportive of multiple team members.
Promotes innovation and learning.
Strong team-work, influencing and motivational skills.

Details:

Type of Role: Maternity Cover up to a year

Location: Based in Canada. Alternative locations where Plan International has an office will be considered. Reports to: Global Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor

Salary: £40, 476 - £45,000 per annum.

Closing Date: Tuesday 16th June ,2014

To apply, go to: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?

Senior Programme Officer- Environment, Climate Change And Security, International Alert- London, UK

The Senior Officer will provide administrative support, financial and budget management and the management of programme officers, interns and volunteers as needed.

Deadline: June 27, 2014

Location: London

Organization: International Alert

We are looking for a Senior Programme Officer to join the Environment, Climate Change and Security (ECCS) strand in Alert’s Peacebuilding Issues Programme (PIP). You will work alongside the ECCS Project Manager and Programme Officer, supporting with the implementation of existing climate change and security project activities. A proportion of your time will be focused on new project development and collaborations with other thematic teams and regional programmes in International Alert (Alert). You will provide administrative support, financial and budget management and the management of programme officers, interns and volunteers as needed.

You must have at least 3 years proven experience of research, analysis and writing both academic and evidence-based advocacy material. In addition, you will be capable of translating good project ideas into fundable projects with clear change goals, and possess substantial knowledge about all three fields – climate, development, conflict – and their inter-linkages.

Educated to post-graduate degree level, you will manage financial expenditure with accuracy and oversight, in line with project budgets; have proven advocacy experience in either climate change, or development or the field of violent conflict and peacebuilding along with proven experience of generating policy recommendations.

To read about our Environment, Climate Change and Security work, click here.

To apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form tojobs@international-alert.org , both of which can be found under ‘Downloads’.

Please note we do not accept CVs

As it is unlikely that we will be able to obtain a Work Permit for this role, all job applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Friday 27th June 2014 at 5pm (UK time)

Interviews will take place week commencing 7th July 2014.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

Application deadline: Friday 30 May 2014 to Friday 27 June 2014Job description: Senior Programme Officer - ECCS JD.pdf

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Community Programs Coordinator, The San Francisco LGBT Community Center, San Francisco, CA

Community Programs Coordinator

Posted on: April 22, 2014
Application deadline: Open until filled
Posted by: The San Francisco LGBT Community Center

General Summary

The mission of the Center is to develop programs and services that welcome the entire diversity of the LGBT community; unite our community across lines of religion, age, race, gender and economics; give visibility to the history and culture of all the diverse parts of our community; foster discussion and planning for our political and cultural future; and nurture new and start-up organizations to meet emerging community needs. Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Community Programs Coordinator is responsible for recruitment and training of volunteers, coordination of community programs, outreach and community engagement efforts, provision of information and referral services and special projects.

REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
STATUS: Regular/Non-Exempt/Full–Time
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary, paid medical insurance, paid vacation time, personal days and holidays

Description of Job Functions

Information and Referral Program

Provide direct person to person, telephone and electronic communication to the public regarding the Center and community information and resources.
Supervise, schedule and evaluate volunteers and interns for the Center's information and referral desk, ensuring highest possible client service delivery. Provide staff back up for the information and referral desk as necessary.
Supervise volunteers on maintenance of Center bulletin boards and provision of collateral materials in public areas of the facility.
Assist in training on protocols and procedures with volunteers.
Oversee data entry and regular updates of the I&R database.

Volunteer Program

Recruit volunteers and provide initial training / orientation for new volunteers. Participate in planning and implementation of volunteer appreciation and professional development for volunteers.
Support basic volunteer coordination for Center programs and services, including recruitment, training and scheduling of volunteers for specific program activities.
Assist in the coordination of community programs and responses on current events and community issues including lectures, readings, town hall meetings, celebrations, marches and/or media responses and press conferences
Assist in the coordination of Center Pride month activities, including parade contingent, float and booth.

Cyber Center

Recruit, coordinate and schedule volunteers to staff the Cyber Center
Oversee Cyber Center cash handling and record keeping.
Provide conflict management and security assistance.
Work with Facilities staff and technical staff to keep Cyber Center equipment in operating condition.

Other Duties

Actively participate as a member of the Community Programs team including provision of back up for other program staff as needed.
Support special projects, including participating in long and short term program planning, implementation of program activities and initiatives and tracking of statistics and evaluation data.
Other duties assigned by Director of Programs
Work on evenings and week-end hours will be required.

Qualifications & Experience

Commitment to the mission of the San Francisco LGBT Community Center. Experience and commitment to working in a multicultural environment.
Minimum one year experience working in community organizing, volunteer management and/or program coordination. Demonstrated ability to work with a broad cross-section of the LGBT community.
Strong familiarity with LGBT resources, including, but not limited to, health and wellness, housing, legal, employment and social activities.
Strong communication, conflict resolution, de-escalation, and crisis management skills, ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent customer-service abilities.
Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies desired.
Ability to work independently, collaboratively with supervisor or as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
Computer/PC literacy, including Internet proficiency, Microsoft Office Software, Google Docs, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
Fluency in English is required. Bilingual or ASL skills highly desired.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and lift objects up to 30 pounds. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Equal Opportunity

The SF LGBT Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or inter-sex are encouraged to apply. The SF LGBT Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

How to Apply

Submit both resume and cover letter expressing your interest, experience and qualifications to:
The SF LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Email: jobs@sfcenter.org
Please put Community Programs Coordinator in the subject of your message.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Program Associate, Grants Operations, Global Fund for Women, SF, CA

Program Associate, Grants Operations

Job posted by: Global Fund for Women

Posted on: April 15, 2014

JOB SUMMARY
The Program Associate for Grants Operations supports the Program Team for Latin America and Caribbean in implementing their grantmaking programs. The Program Associate for Grants Operations reports to and is guided by the Program Officer for Grants Operations and is a member of the Operations Team. This position will be responsible for reviewing and coordinating correspondence with organizations that request support from the Global Fund for Women and ensuring that grant payments are successfully made and communicated to grantees in accordance with GFW's policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Grant Making

Enter and upload incoming grant proposals into database
Review proposals as assigned by Regional Program Director and/or Program Officer
Communicate with current and potential grant recipients, including responding to inquiries and sending application acknowledgement and decline letters
Communicate, as needed, with Global Fund Advisors for additional information on potential grant recipients
Draft written summaries of the groups' purposes and activities
Translate and/or coordinate the translation of grant-making materials and other program-related materials such as non-English portions of the website
File in database correspondence from groups, including photos, reports and other grant-making documents
Support the compilation of grants docket, including: preparing analysis of prospective groups, and researching specific topics related to the region
Prepare summaries of final reports for grants awarded

Grants Administration

Finalize and send contract documents in preparation for payment of awarded grants
Correspond with grantees throughout the payment process to retrieve information and resolve payment issues
Ensure operational due diligence (NGO registration) in preparation for grant payment
Finalize payment letters and send to grantees
Help to maintain accurate information in the database in preparation for the annual audit
Facilitate the payment and receipt of grant funds in a timely manner, including tracking pending payments
Supply all back-up documentation to the Finance sub-team
Assure compliance with Global Fund for Women's grantmaking policies and procedures

Monitoring

Input select data during application and grantee final reporting processes, in support of Learning, Monitoring & Evaluation team
Support the Program Team in collection of reporting from grantees

Outreach/Communications

Support the collection of region-specific information for various requests;
Support the dissemination of region-specific information on women's human rights
Represent the organization/regional team in conferences and other forums

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Internal Relationships
This position reports to the Program Officer for Grants Operations and has daily working relationships with the Program Team and other staff.
External Relationship
Contact with outside grantees, vendors, advisors, consultants, and the general public.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required

Fluency in oral and written Spanish required
Knowledge of women's rights
Knowledge of global economic, political, social and cultural trends
Good working knowledge of global geography
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a politically and culturally diverse environment.
Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment, exhibiting flexibility
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop solid working relationships
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong skills in a Macintosh and/or PC environment, and in using MS Office and database programs

Preferred

Knowledge of Latin American and Caribbean through academic studies, or working or living experience
Additional oral and written proficiency in Portuguese
Familiarity with the international non-profit sector
A working knowledge of grants administration and an understanding of financial information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a Social Science field or equivalent
Minimum one year full-time work experience
General exposure to the non-profit sector
Experience in working in a diverse, team-oriented, and fast-paced environment

START DATE AND COMPENSATION
The projected start date for this position will be May 2014. The Program Associate, Grants Operations is a 32 to 40 hours a week, non-exempt position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium health benefits, an excellent paid leave package, a generous retirement plan, and other benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled.
All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:

Cover letter, with the applicant's current contact information
Resume, including references with contact information

To submit your application materials, please visit our website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not be able to process applications that are incomplete.
The Global Fund for Women is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates, from a variety of backgrounds, who are committed to the mission and vision of the Global Fund.

Education requirements: No requirement
Languages needed: Spanish
Employment type: Full time; Part time
Professional level: Entry level
Salary details: Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium health benefits, an excellent paid leave package, a generous retirement plan, and other benefits.
Job function: Grants administration, Grant Administration, Grant Making
Owner's areas of focus: Philanthropy, Women

Assistant, UNANIMA International, NYC

Assistant

Job posted by: UNANIMA International

Posted on: April 15, 2014

UNANIMA International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that advocates at the United Nations on behalf of women and children (especially those who are trafficked or living in poverty), migrants, and the environment (especially water and climate change). The Assistant helps the Director in her interactions with the public, with the United Nations, and with the 19 member organizations around the world which comprise this coalition. The Assistant does primarily computer work: maintaining the website and Facebook; reaching out to other publics with Mail Chimp; and serving as computer and office equipment consultant to the entire office. The Assistant is active on some NGO Committees and attends meetings at the United Nations.

Communications Specialist, Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program, Miami, FL

Communications Specialist

Job posted by: Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program

Posted on: March 31, 2014

This position designs, markets, promotes, oversees and manages the brand that has been created over 17 years of successfully helping at-risk young women live up to their full potential, avoid risky behaviors and become productive members of the workforce. The position will promote Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program accomplishments both internally and externally, to support programming and development aspects of the program. The position is responsible for generating print stories, brochures and other promotional materials and videos that present a comprehensive and consistent face of who and what Women of Tomorrow is based on research and analysis of Women of Tomorrow's proven results. In addition to skills and qualities required to excel in the position, candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong work-ethic, be organized and pay attention to detail.

Start date: April 1, 2014
Education requirements: 4-year degree
Employment type: Full time
Professional level: Professional
Benefits: Paid Vacation, health insurance
Job function: Writing and editing, Communications, Fundraising, Marketing
Owner's areas of focus: Youth

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Monday, June 9, 2014