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THE ORGANIZATION:
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an
international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice,
impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and
movements internationally.
DESCRIPTION:
AWID is seeking a program assistant to provide administrative and
some programmatic support. The successful candidate should have a
strong interest and some background experience in feminist organizing
and women's movements.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
-- Coordinating production of articles and publications
-- Drafting occasional program correspondence, website updates and
other communications
-- Proofreading and copyediting texts
-- Supporting on-going research and writing
-- Supporting meeting organization and logistics
-- Updating and maintaining contacts database and 'e-library'
-- Occasionally representing AWID in relevant meetings
-- Supporting activities and sessions for the 2008 International
AWID Forum.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
-- Two or more years of relevant experience
-- Some experience in at least one of the following areas:
research & writing; implementing educational/learning/training
processes; implementing social justice projects and initiatives
-- Knowledgeable (or strong interest in) women's human rights
and/or gender and development at the regional or international level
-- University degree or equivalent direct experience, preferably
with a focus on gender and development, organization development,
community development, or a related social science field
-- Strong communications skills
-- Strong administrative and extensive computer skills, including
word processing, presentation packages (Power Point), Internet, and
email.
-- Able to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment, with
flexibility.
-- Proactive, problem-solving capacity, able to work independently
and effectively in a small, virtual team.
-- Written and spoken fluency in English
-- Language skills in French and/or Spanish highly desirable.
TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and a copy
of your CV to the attention of Zazil Canto at: (zcanto@awid.org).
Include 'Program Assistant' in the subject line.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: JUNE 30, 2008.
We thank all those who apply, but only short-listed candidates will
be contacted. No phone calls please. AWID encourages, promotes, and
supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
For further information about AWID please visit our website at:
www.awid.org.
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an
international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice,
impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and
movements internationally.
DESCRIPTION:
AWID is seeking a program assistant to provide administrative and
some programmatic support. The successful candidate should have a
strong interest and some background experience in feminist organizing
and women's movements.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
-- Coordinating production of articles and publications
-- Drafting occasional program correspondence, website updates and
other communications
-- Proofreading and copyediting texts
-- Supporting on-going research and writing
-- Supporting meeting organization and logistics
-- Updating and maintaining contacts database and 'e-library'
-- Occasionally representing AWID in relevant meetings
-- Supporting activities and sessions for the 2008 International
AWID Forum.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
-- Two or more years of relevant experience
-- Some experience in at least one of the following areas:
research & writing; implementing educational/learning/training
processes; implementing social justice projects and initiatives
-- Knowledgeable (or strong interest in) women's human rights
and/or gender and development at the regional or international level
-- University degree or equivalent direct experience, preferably
with a focus on gender and development, organization development,
community development, or a related social science field
-- Strong communications skills
-- Strong administrative and extensive computer skills, including
word processing, presentation packages (Power Point), Internet, and
email.
-- Able to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment, with
flexibility.
-- Proactive, problem-solving capacity, able to work independently
and effectively in a small, virtual team.
-- Written and spoken fluency in English
-- Language skills in French and/or Spanish highly desirable.
TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and a copy
of your CV to the attention of Zazil Canto at: (zcanto@awid.org).
Include 'Program Assistant' in the subject line.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: JUNE 30, 2008.
We thank all those who apply, but only short-listed candidates will
be contacted. No phone calls please. AWID encourages, promotes, and
supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
For further information about AWID please visit our website at:
www.awid.org.
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