Announcement
Desk Editor of Himal Southasian Magazine
WORK EXPERIENCE: Substantial editing, reporting, research and writing in mainstream media, though work with academic journals is also relevant.
The position is based in Kathmandu. Salary will be commensurate with experience and energy.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Send CV and cover letter to editorial@himalmag.com
DEADLINE: 15 April 2010
Looking for a Blogger
APPLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO:
-Write a minimum of two original and exclusive weekly contributions to the blog
-Write with a Southasian audience in mind, making local/specific topics accessible to and interesting for readers across territorial boundaries
-Write in a personal and honest voice
-Write blogs that are conversational and humorous in tone, yet expert in nature
APPLY IF YOU HAVE:
-Experience with blogging (either on your own blog or on other platforms)
-Excellent command of the English language, but rooted in local cultures and happenings
-Informed knowledge and in-depth understanding of the history of and current affairs in the region
-A sense of humour
The position will be un-paid, however Himal will provide the blogger with a platform and quality readership to gain experience and furnish their skills as a writer. Sharing the blog-space with distinguished and well-known writers, the individual will gain the opportunity to build a fine reputation as a blogger. He/she will be given artistic freedom to write on any/all subject that are not offensive in nature including literature, politics, culture, music, economics, society, etc., as they pertain to Southasia.
To apply, please first familiarise yourself with Himal’s current and past coverage by looking through our archives at www.himalmag.com. Thereafter, send us an example of a blog you have written (include weblink), and a brief cover letter describing your blogging interests (choice subject areas). Also include your CV and any links to your previous work/to your own blog. The application should be sent to: smritim@himalmag.com
Rolling applications
Vacancy for the post of ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Specific responsibilities:
• Inviting and reviewing submissions of articles, shepherding and editing articles selected for publication.
• Hiring and working closely with freelance and contracted writers, photographers and artists on story assignments, including preliminary research, assistance with sources, story angles and revisions.
• Collaborating with the Web Editor and other communications staff to create lively and engaging online interactions on the website.
• Attending conferences; making, developing and sustaining contacts across the region.
Experience:
• At least ten years as an editor or writer, or experience that encompasses an editing background.
• A broad understanding of print and online magazine publishing and marketing.
• Staff and project management experience desirable.
You are right for Himal if you have:
• Self-direction, with the experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Management abilities to lead and excite the editorial team
• Ability to work in a collaborative group setting as well as independently
• Creativity and flexibility
• A sense of humour
This is a full-time position based in Kathmandu, starting April 2010.
Salary and perks: Negotiable.
Contact: editorial@himalmag.com
Regional Adviser Education, L-5 (UNICEF)
Located at the Kathmandu Regional Office in Nepal.
Background:
Purpose of the Position:
You will assist the Regional Director in fulfilling his/her accountabilities with respect to:
(a) Quality Assurance and Oversight of country programmes from inception to delivery.
(b) Strategic Representation and Partnerships
(c) Knowledge Leadership with respect to childrens issues in the Region.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
- Advanced University Degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Development or other relevant discipline.
- Minimum ten years progressively responsible professional level experience in the field of education, preferably in an international development environment.
- Strong management experience with proven analytical, conceptualizing and negotiating skills relevant to human and social development.
- Professional technical expertise in policy analysis, education, planning and management, research, evaluation, childhood education, community development.
- Current knowledge of the latest education and development issues, strategies, as well as programme policies and technology in Education and education planning and management.
- Should be fully conversant with UNICEF programme policies, goals, strategies, guidelines and approaches related to programme. Related experience in policy and programme planning in UNICEF useful.
- Good analytical, negotiating, networking, managing stress as well as communication skills. Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
- Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team and establish harmonious & effective working relationship both within and outside the organization.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as transfer knowledge and build capacities through writing, training and counseling for country office staff.
Application Procedure:If you are dedicated and passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
Tenure Track Lectureship in Peace and Conflict Studies at University of Otago, Dunedin New Zealand
The successful candidate:
• Will have a research background in peace and conflict studies with a significant number of peer reviewed publications. Some preference will be given to those with advanced knowledge in conflict analysis and resolution.
• Will contribute to the research environment by developing/contributing to local and international research groups, by attracting postgraduate students, and by competing successfully for research funding.
• Will be expected to teach two postgraduate courses per year in the area of Peace and Conflict Studies and to supervise 400-level Honours, Masters and PhD students.
• Will contribute to the administration and development of the Centre in particular, and the Division of Humanities and the University of Otago in general.
The position is available from 1 June 2010 and it is hoped that the successful applicant can commence duties as soon as possible around that time.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Kevin P Clements, Director, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, Tel 03 479 4546, Fax 03 479 8084, Email kevin.clements@otago.ac.nz
Applications quoting reference number A09/163 close on Friday 22 January 2010.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Send applications to the Human Resources Division, Email job.applications@otago.ac.nz, Fax 03 479 8279. With each application, please include an application form, an EEO information form, a covering letter and your curriculum vitae. The forms and a full job description are available at www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel 03 479 8269, Email job.applications@otago.ac.nz
www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Search For Comon Ground Nepal
Search for Common Ground's (SFCG) mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG started its operation in Nepal in early 2006 and has been working since that time to support the peace process by using an integrated approach of media, and community outreach and peace building
activities.
SFCG-Nepal invites application from qualified, experienced, and interested candidate for the following positions:
1. Design Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Officer
Summary of Position
The DM&E Officer will work under the supervision of the DM&E Coordinator to strengthen DM &E systems within SFCG. Specifically the Officer will be responsible for keeping the M and E database up to date, analyzing monitoring information and briefing staff and partners in results.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The DM&E Officer will be responsible to:
• Assist the DME team in analysis, report writing, and evaluation.
• enter all monitoring data into the M and E database
• Collect, compile and analyse the focus group discussions of radio programmes
• analyse information on the M and E database and prepare analysis reports
• Develop a reporting matrix of SFCG monitoring staff to harmonize their mobility and report submissions;
• Support the DM&E Coordinator to develop mechanisms for internal and external information sharing
• Carry out field research and monitoring for SFCG programs, including pre and post tests of trainings
• Assist the DM&E Coordinator to train SFCG staff and partners in monitoring tools
• Assist in preparation of Monitoring bulletins for internal and external audiences
• Perform other duties as necessary, support overall development of DME systems
Required qualifications and experience
• 2 years experience in research, monitoring and evaluation;
• Bachelors degree in related field;
• Demonstrated understanding of DM&E field and concepts
• proficient computer skills , Microsoft Access experience preferred
• experience in data entry and analysis
• Dynamic, creative, and independent work style;
• excellent analytical and writing skills
• Fluent in spoken and written Nepali and English.
2. Executive Assistant
Summary of the Position:
The Executive Assistant directly works and reports to the Country Director (CD) and is responsible for ensuring the CD maximizes the strategic use of her time, by providing support and assistance in her daily activities, administration, and information management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• To take care of all administrative and clerical duties related to the Country Director,
• Responsible for minutes and reports for Management Committee, and follow up on issues
• Maintain the CDs calendar and priorities lists, schedule her appointments, coordinate meetings and travel
• Oversee management of CDs correspondence: maintain accountability for accuracy and timeliness of all written communications, advise on appropriate follow up to correspondence received, routing in-bound and out-bound correspondence, writing and reviewing correspondence.
• Prepare and process CD-related admin, such as expense reports, time sheets.
• Assist the CD in development of meeting agendas and preparation for meetings and events
• Develop and maintain filing systems for all CDs electronic and paper files
• Provide administrative support to other members of the Management Committee when
necessary
• Monitor funding opportunities, gather and manage information on donor priorities
• Other duties as required to support the CD and the smooth functioning and development of SFCG
Required qualifications and experience
• at least 2 years experience providing administrative support to executive level
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Nepali is essential
• Strong organizational skills to manage diverse assignments
• Self-motivation to work with minimal supervision, problem solver
• Excellent event planning, filing, organizational and time management skills
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Excellent skills working with computers, including a strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• training in administration or secretarial skills preferred
3. Media Coordinator
Summary of the Position:
The Media Coordinator will work closely with the media team to develop and implement communication programs aimed at supporting the peace process. S/he will be responsible to build the capacity of partner organizations and FMs to produce peacebuilding media programs, and to monitor media outputs, ensure timely implementation of programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• To work closely with the media team and the media manager, and as well as with the Director of Programs and the Country Director, to implement media related activities of the organization,
• To work with media team to design integrated behavior change communication programs that support the peace process in Nepal
• Coordinate with the media partners for the successful production and broadcasting of various radio and television products, timely production and broadcast
• To monitor the media products of SFCG ensuring quality and common ground approach, provide monitoring data to the Monitoring and Evaluation team,
• To work with the media team in preparing and writing proposals, reports and other documents
• Develop communications strategies on issues related to the peace process as required
• work with the DME team to ensure that media programs are monitored and evaluated, and that results are fed back in to improve the programs
• Laise with the media to publicise programs of SFCG and its partners
• Design and manage effective publicity campaigns for all SFCG media programs
• Contribute to the overall development of SFCG and its media strategy
Required qualifications and experience
• Bachelors degree in related field
• 5 years experience working inNepali media
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and networks with people and organizations coming from across geographical, caste, ethnic, and political lines
• Demonstrated understanding of conflict issues/ conflict transformation /peacebuilding
• Dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial work style
• Networks with key players in the radio field in Nepal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Fluent in spoken Nepali, and spoken and written English
• project coordination experience preferred
Preferred:
• Fluency in written Nepali
• Fluency in one additional language used in Nepal
• Experience in facilitation/ training/ coaching
4. Media Coach
Summary of the Position:
The Media Coach will work with the SFCG Media team to build the capacity of FM stations in using the radio for peacebuilding. Specifically, the coach will be responsible for working directly with FM stations who are participating in the SFCG Radio for Peacebuilding Training Program, coaching the participants in how to apply the tools and techniques they have learned, and supporting them in production of
programs. The position requires a lot of travel to the field to work with the FM stations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• To work with the SFCG Media team to implement the training programs for media professionals
on Radio for Peacebuilding.
• To build the capacity of FM stations throughout Nepal in how to use radio for peacebuilding.
• To coach FM producers in application of peacebuilding techniques and provide constructive
feedback on their programming.
• To work with SFCGs media partners in developing content with common ground approach.
• To work with SFCG media team in implementation of other media related activities
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in related field;
• 5 years experience in radio production
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and networks with people and organizations coming from across geographical, caste, ethnic, and political lines
• Dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial work style
• Experience in facilitation / training/ coaching
• Understanding of conflict issues / conflict transformation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to meet deadlines.
Preferred:
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Fluency in one additional language used in Nepal
5. Child Protection Specialist
Summary of Position:
The Child Protection Specialist will provide proactive and strategic leadership in developing and implementing child protection strategies in SFCG programs. This includes needs research, designing key messages for communication campaigns, capacity building of staff and partners in child protection. The Child Protection Specialist will be particularly focused on SFCG and AFNS child and youth focused
radio programs Sunau Bolau and Naya Baato Naya Paila, as well as developing outreach material to support the programs. The assignment period is one year, with a possible extension, starting January 1st 2010.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Protection Specialist will be responsible to:
• Develop programs according to SFCG’s communication strategy for children associated with armed forces and armed groups (CAAFAG) and prepare key messages by consulting a range of stakeholders;
• Provide technical support to the Sunau Bolau children’s radio programme, and provide input into other radio and TV programs produced by SFCG and partners
• Work with the Community Peacebuilding Team in the area of Child Protection in 16 districts
• Provide technical expertise to SFCG program team and partners on child protection, through developing tools and methodologies, facilitate synergies and cross-learning within SFCG and with partners
• Represent SFCG at the UNICEF- led CAAC working group
• Actively participate other local and international networks related to Child Protection
• Regularly update communication strategy and program plan for reintegration of children affected by armed forces and armed groups ;
• Write reports in English and Nepali on SFCG’s Child protection program, contribute to proposal writing to develop new programs
• Perform other duties as necessary, including support the DME team to develop tools to monitor child protection programs
Qualifications
• University degree in child protection, social sciences and related field
• 3 years of direct work experience in child protection preferable focus on CAAFAG . Clear professional expertise and knowledge of child protection
• Dynamic, creative, and independent work style;
• excellent analytical and writing skills
• Fluent in spoken and written Nepali and English.
Application details:
To apply, please send in soft copy the following:
• Cover letter, describing why you are qualified for this position, salary expectation and availability,
• CV (maximum 3 pages), including contact details for 3 referees,
All applications should be sent via email to: sfcgnepal@sfcg.org, the subject line must include your name and the position you are applying for.Emails sent to other addresses or lacking in the required information will not be considered. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Women and people from marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline November 20, 2009
More information about SFCG is available at www.sfcg.org. Women and people from traditionally marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
Country Director – Equal Access (Nepal)
The Equal Access mission is to create positive changes for large numbers of people in the developing world by providing critically needed information and education through locally produced and targeted content; the use of appropriate and cost-effective technology; and through effective partnerships and community engagement. We invite applications from qualified, experienced and interested Nepali citizens for the following position based in Kathmandu, Nepal in anticipation of the departure of the incumbent for an International PhD:
The Country Director will lead the overall organizational operations in the realization of its Nepal program; oversee general administration and financial management of the Nepal office; develop and maintain key partnerships and represent the organization to key donors and partner groups; have oversight responsibilities for staff and contract management; and lead resource mobilization efforts. This position will afford the appropriate candidate the opportunity to play a leading role in the development, maintenance and scaling-up of development communication programs to support national efforts towards reconstruction and long-term development in Nepal.
Must be prepared to join a growing organization and take on the challenges associated with growth, see personal advancement with growth of organization; an advanced university degree with at least 7 years experience working at a senior management level in international development; background in media or a demonstrated capacity to understand and manage development media programs is strongly desired; a thorough understanding of Nepal and its challenges; strong leadership skills, a consistent communicator, both written and oral; solid business management and excellent networking skills.
Please submit a cover letter clearly stating why you have applied for and how you are suitable for this position, contact information for three referees, and salary requirements. Please include an updated CV/resume and send to the following address or email, no later than December 05, 2009. Digital Broadcast Initiative Equal Access Nepal,GPO Box No: 118, Lalitpur, Nepal,Email: eanepal@equalaccess.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Telephone calls will not be entertained.Women and people from traditionally marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
Assistant Professor, South Asian Languages and Literature
Applicants must complete on-line application, attaching CV and cover letter, at http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu [posting # 0900409] and submit three letters of reference and publication samples to Chair, South Asian Languages and Literature Search Committee, 714 Clemens Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260. The University at Buffalo is an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Recruiter; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Info:
Chair
South Asian Languages and Literature Search Committee, 714 Clemens Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260.
716-645-3406
716-645-3473 (fax)
kstaple@buffalo.edu
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURE(S)
Native or near-native proficiency in one South Asian language is required. The ideal candidate will have a record of publications on classical and/or modern South Asian literatures. The position will involve designing and teaching courses on South Asian literatures in translation, as well as coordinating, once in about every four years, a team-taught course on the literatures of Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Experience in teaching a South Asian language would be an added advantage.
The completed application, including a CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample, should be mailed to:
Dr. Ousseina Alidou
Chair, South Asian Literature Search Committee
Rutgers University
Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures
54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue
Lucy Stone Hall B 309
Piscataway NJ 08854
Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2009. Rutgers is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Info:
Dr. Ousseina Alidou
Chair, South Asian Literature Search Committee
Rutgers University
Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures
54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue
Lucy Stone Hall B 309
Piscataway NJ 08854
Website: http://www.amesall.rutgers.edu
Education Specialist, L-4 in Bangkok, Thailand (UNICEF)
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks an Education Specialist to be based in its Bangkok Regional office, Thailand.
Background:
Responsibilities:
Under the general guidance of the Representative, you responsible for overall coordination, planning, development and management of regional United Nations Girls' Education Initiative (UNGEI) activities, including country level follow up and regional coordination with partners.
Requirements:
Your profile:
- Advanced university degree in Education and/or Gender Studies.
- Eight years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in social development, management, monitoring and evaluation.
- Current knowledge of development issues, strategies as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
- Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional staff.
- Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
- Fluency in English and another UN language is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Apply by 10 November 2009.
Application Procedure:
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at http://www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-740 to: recruit.EDU@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 10 November 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEF's salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its manda
Emergency Education Specialist (Northern Province) Jaffna, Sri Lanka (UNICEF)
Background:
The officer will work closely with local education authorities, other NGOs and agencies involved in the sector to strengthen capacity and systems for Emergency Education Preparedness and Response, focusing both on IDPs and on host community children displaced from school. As IDPs are resettled the officer will provide specific support to ensuring a smooth transition from one educational setting to another.
Responsibilities:
- Support ongoing needs assessments of the changing emergency education situation (e.g. regular updates of temporary learning spaces in the camps, learning achievement/baseline data collection and management).
- Regularly update and implement a realistic, flexible and needs-based work plan in the IDP camps and host communities. Assist in implementing the education component of the resettlement phase. Communicate regularly with the Vavuniya and Colombo education teams to ensure synergy between resettlement plans as IDPs move from Vavuniya to Jaffna.
- Plan, organize and monitor educational supplies distribution.
- Provide technical support to Zonal Education authorities to develop capacity in response to regular capacity gap analyses that ensure effective and appropriate planning, implementation, monitoring and analysis of Emergency Education activities.
- Develop the capacity of the UNICEF national education officer (emergency preparedness and response as well as general education technical knowledge and skills).
- Identify administrative and management bottlenecks to effective emergency education response (including timely supplies distribution) at Zonal level and provide information for advocacy.
- Identify field-site specific constraints encountered in implementation and propose measures to address identified constraints.
- Organize and lead community sensitization meetings and promote community participation to improve access to, and quality of, education. Assist the community in identifying key resources and assets to provide effective and inclusive education.
- Advanced degree in education, preferably international educational development or focus on education in times of crisis, and knowledge of the latest developments in education in emergencies.
- Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in program management, assessment, monitoring and evaluation in a related field, with a minimum of three years working in a complex emergency setting
- Ability to work effectively with government counterparts, UNICEF colleagues, UN agencies and other partners under stressful situations
- Proven experience in implementing educational responses in complex settings
- Experience with Accelerated Learning Programs and psychosocial support are highly desirable
- Field-based experiences in community sensitization
- Fluency in English, knowledge of Tamil is an asset
- Strong analytical, communication and advocacy skills
- Ability to support counterparts in the establishment and management of basic computer databases
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
This is a temporary position: 6 months, mid/end October 2009 to mid/end April 2010
Application Procedure:
Qualified applicants should contact Brenda Haiplik, PhD,
Chief, Education
Sri Lanka Country Office
35 Balapokuna Road,
Colombo 05
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 11 2768555
+94 11 2832400 x229
bhaiplik@unicef.org
Research Fellow on Conflict, Violence and Vulnerability sought by Institute of Development Studies
Candidates should have completed, or expect to submit (by May 2010), a PhD in Economics, Political Science, Development Studies or a related social science discipline (though exceptionally, comparable research and practical experience may be taken as a substitute). The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills with a strong research record and have demonstrated experience of writing research proposals and securing research funding. Experience of conducting primary research in developing countries and of implementing independent and collaborative interdisciplinary research projects is also essential. You will be fully conversant with current development debates and policies and be strongly committed to improving the lives of the poor and vulnerable. Language abilities in the country/region of specialisation will be an advantage.
You can find the full job details and application form here.