...........................collaboration with the Vice President for Policy and program staff, oversee the development and implementation of advocacy strategies to meet overall objectives in the priority goal areas of Refugees International. These include response to neglected crises, return and recovery, internal displacement, peacekeeping, and statelessness.
2. Conduct periodic reviews of progress towards overall advocacy objectives and, in consultation with relevant staff, adjust strategies and tactics as appropriate.
3. Supervise staff dedicated to advocacy work with the United Nations Security Council, the UN Secretariat, and UN agencies in New York and with Congress and the administration in Washington, ensuring that their efforts are in keeping with the agencys priorities.
4. Coordinate and develop enhanced advocacy within Europe, including with UN agencies , the European Commission, and European governments.
5. Work closely with the Director of Communications to assure that advocacy messages are reflected in RIs press statements and on RIs website.
6. Work with the communications department to design Take Action campaigns as appropriate.
7. Advise program staff on advocacy strategies related to the priority goal areas as well as to country-specific issues that arise from overseas assessment missions. Participate in advocacy meetings with colleagues as appropriate.
8. Represent Refugees International at coordination meetings relevant to the agencys advocacy priorities organized by NGOs, the U.S. government, the UN, think tanks, and other institutions.
9. Working with a colleague or with an external consultant, conduct periodic assessments of humanitarian crises and the level and causes of displacement. Assess the impact of crises on particular individuals and communities through interviews with the displaced. Conduct interviews with other individuals knowledgeable about the situation, including NGO and UN personnel and government officials.
10. Produce high quality advocacy materials based on desk and field research. These are typically short two-page bulletins, and/or longer policy reports when appropriate, with clear and credible recommendations that are the starting point for personal and agency advocacy initiatives to ensure implementation.
11. Participate, preferably as a speaker/panelist, in conferences and seminars focused on issues of concern to RI.
12. In collaboration with staff focused on Congressional advocacy, seek opportunities to prepare and present Congressional testimony.
13. Collaborate with colleagues in the Program Department to advance agency thinking on key issues and to support the achievement of the agencys overall mission.
14. Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Candidate Profile
1. Significant professional experience involving work on policy and advocacy campaigns for a non-governmental organization, think tank, Congressional office, or similar institution, preferably with a focus on issues related to displacement and humanitarian action.
2. Professional experience overseas in humanitarian work, preferably with refugees and internally displaced people. Familiarity with the UN and non-governmental organizations involved in humanitarian response.
3. An academic qualification in international affairs, area studies, humanitarian action, or related field, preferably at the Masters level or above.
4. Expert knowledge of the United Nations and how its policy making bodies function.
5. Expertise in the U.S. policy making process, especially within Congress, the U.S. State Department, and the National Security Council.
6. Strong network among the institutions and individuals involved in advocacy and campaign work on international humanitarian issues.
7. Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a non-profit setting.
8. Exceptional communication skills, especially writing and public speaking. A strong publications record is preferred.
9. English language fluency is required; a working knowledge of another language of value to the agencys overseas work, such as French or Arabic, is advantageous.
10. Ability to work well with others in small teams.
11. Willingness and ability to travel to dangerous and isolated places up to two months per year.
12. Flexibility and sense of humor.
Please apply by September 26, 2008 to
jobs@refintl.com . Please put Director of Advocacy in the subject line and include a cover letter, CV, writing sample and references.
Finalists will be contacted to set interviews.
Vacancies Contact
jobs@refintl.org
Reference Code: RW_7J4KRZ-30
AIDS Program Manager
Visions in Action
International Relief, Development & Volunteer Organization
Location: Haiti (Port au Prince)
Closing date: 25 Sep 2008
Job Description
Qualifications:
- Five+ years of experience in HIV program management, including voluntary counseling and testing at a recognized clinic, and a Masters in Public Health or M.D. required.
- Must be a formally trained and certified HIV/AIDS counselor and/or medical professional.
- Knowledge of public health information, education and communication methodology and development issues preferred.
- Must have excellent communication skills and be willing to work in a rural environment.
- Experience managing HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries required.
- Knowledge of NGO management and local languages a plus. Oral and written French language ability required, and will be tested.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and direct the training of peer youth HIV counselors in voluntary counseling and testing procedures for Voluntary Counseling & Testing Centers and mobile clinics in towns in rural areas. Design and implement an outstanding training program for VCT staff and volunteers.
- Program works to improve the quality and access to HIV Testing for youth in rural areas.
- Work with local staff to design an effective VCT Information, Education and Communication campaign in both French and Creole.
- Develop new programs, including donor liaison, program design and proposal development.
- Post involves frequent travel within Haiti, and setup of a new program with the Country Director.
Background:
- Visions in Action is an international NGO based in Washington DC which currently works in relief and development in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Liberia and Mexico.
- Over 700 volunteers have been placed in the past 18 years for periods of 6-12 months in the areas of education, human rights, communications, public health, HIV/AIDS, microenterprise, social work and community development.
- VIA has worked in HIV/AIDS since 1990.
Salary: US$1500 per month
Benefits: Travel, basic health coverage
Start Date: Late 2008
Vacancies Contact
To Apply: Send cover letter, CV and three references to
jobs@visionsinaction.org with Haiti HIV/AIDS Program Manager in the subject line.
For more info go to our website at
Visions In Action
Reference Code: RW_7JDPE9-63
Program Manager
International HIV/AIDS Alliance
Charity
Location: Sudan (the)
Closing date: 15 Sep 2008
Job Description
International HIV/AIDS Alliance
Southern Sudan Country Office
Job description: Programme manager
Location: Juba
Reports to: Country Director
Background:
The Alliance started implementing its HIV and AIDS programmes in South Sudan in 2005 with support from USAID. The office currently has 9 staff and provides support to 24 CBOs in Juba, Yei and Yambio plus support to the National PLHIV Network of South Sudan. The current funding is from USAID and a USAID sub-grant through JSI. The Alliance work in South Sudan aims at strengthening the capacity of emerging civil society organizations to respond to HIV and AIDS through provision of grants, technical support and organizational and institutional support. Working in two states and three counties, the Alliance Programme contributes to the prevention of new HIV infections in Southern Sudan by supporting the government and civil societys efforts to deliver integrated health and social services.
Main functions:
The Programme Manager (PM) will provide programmatic leadership, ensure that all components of the programme are coordinated in an effective manner, provide management support and supervise program technical staff, and lead on programmatic reporting and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Programme Manager include the following:
1. Programmatic Leadership and Coordination
Objective: Ensure quality delivery of the program in accordance with Alliance commitments and donor expectations
- Provide programme leadership, coordination and management support for the planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the programmes
- Devise strategies for increased programme delivery and quality programming
- Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues, such as gender into the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of programme
- Oversee program implementation in a manner conducive to cost-effective and efficient achievement of objectives and targets
- Management of program finances to ensure expenditure is in line with budgets and donor requirements
- Responsible for promoting a learning culture, ensuring excellent program cycle management, and managing the evaluation process
- Identify the need for, coordinate and oversee external technical assistance visits
- Support Country Director to provide accurate and up to date information to donors and key stakeholders
HR@orbis.org
Reference Code: RW_7JCKFL-18