Africa: Non-Academic Jobs, (posted 09/17/2007)

MEDICAL CARE DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL (MCDI)

MCDI seeks qualified health professionals for its HIV, AIDS and Child Survival community projects in Ilembe District, KwaZulu Natal. Overall project goals are to build capacity among community-based health providers, including government health facility staff, community healthworkers, home-based carers, traditional healers, as well as members of the general community. Required: A qualification in any health field with experience in community health strongly preferred; Project management skills preferred: workplan development, time and task management planning, report writing; experience in data collection and reporting; monitoring and evaluation background a plus; Experience working with KwaZulu Natal Department of Health (KZN DoH), and training in KZN DoH protocols for PMTCT, VCT, TB, ART and Community and Household IMCI; Good computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel; Valid 08 drivers license; isiZulu speaking. One-year contract with option to renew. Eligible candidates will fax their CVs to MCDI at 031 202 7264 or email them to mcdi@mweb.co.za. Closing date: 30 September 2007. No telephone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AGENDA FEMINIST MEDIA

We currently have a vacancy for a FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR / BOOKKEEPER to join us in November 2007. Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV, certified copy of qualifications and three traceable references for the attention of Michelle Odayan: Director@agenda.org.za Fax 031 -3047018. Phone 031 - 3047001.Closing date: 25 September 2007.

ENGENDERHEALTH, PROGRAM SUPPORT LEADER, AFRICA - NEW YORK, NY DEADLINE:

OCTOBER 1, 2007

The Program Support Leader (PSL) for Africa provides facilitative supervision and support to Country Program Managers and/or Project Directors, including developing and overseeing long-range strategies and programs for assigned countries and projects in the region The Africa PSL's key role is to serve as the locus of capacity and implementation support for the Country Program Director/Project Director to enable the country program to better meet its goals, objectives and deliverables in the service of EngenderHealth's mission. For more information please visit http://www.idealist.org/en/job/234451-240

FREEDOM HOUSE, PROGRAM OFFICER, AFRICA PROGRAMS - WASHINGTON DC.

Freedom House seeks a Program Officer for its Africa programs at its headquarters in Washington DC. The tasks of the Program Officer will include, but are not limited to backstopping and management of current projects, program design and implementation, fundraising and budget development including researching of new funding, project, or advocacy opportunities, and maintenance of up-to-date program information. Some travel to Africa may be required. For more information, please visit http://www.idealist.org/en/job/241300-119

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT, INFORMATION OFFICER,

AFRICA - LONDON, UK. DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

We are currently looking for a professionally qualified librarian based in London to join a team of six specialist Information Officers in our Information Resources Programme. You require experience of working with databases, spreadsheets, library management software and be able to monitor and report expenditure. You will also have the ability to maintain records accurately coupled with the experience of working in a fast paced busy team with often conflicting demands. You will possess excellent communication skills. For more information, please visit http://www.idealist.org/en/job/239289-12

AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE, PROGRAM OFFICER,VOLUNTEER CORPS, AFRICA -

American Jewish World Service's Service Department is seeking a Program Officer, Volunteer Corps to join a team of professionals who are instrumental in sending Jewish volunteers on assignments in the developing world. The Program Officer will be dedicated to the concept of service and will have an understanding of the developing world. He/she will bring to this position a strong commitment to detail, execution, and customer service. Reporting to the Associate Director, he/she will be responsible for the programmatic aspects of the cycle of recruiting, selecting, preparing, placing and debriefing volunteers. In addition, he/she will assist volunteers in adjusting to their assignments and to their host countries as well as develop relationships with community based organizations in developing countries which serve as our partners for placing volunteers. For more information, please visit http://www.idealist.org/en/job/239793-120 Agriculture/Rural Development Officers; Location: South-Africa/USA/UK; Salary: $175,000.00 USD

They advise senior WHO and host government officials on agriculture and rural development projects. They identify problems and propose solutions, participate in project design and development, and manage and evaluate programs. Duties include coordinating the flow of resources for projects, analyzing the effects of proposed policies, legislation, and programs and advising on interdisciplinary rural development programs.

Program Officers: Location: South-Africa/USA/UK; Salary: $174,000.00 USD

Economic Affairs: Location: South-Africa/USA/UK; Salary: $155,000.00 USD

Medical: Location: South-Africa/USA/UK; Salary: $185,000.00 USD

Political Affairs: Location: South-Africa/USA/UK; Salary: $175,000.00 USD

Security: Location: South-Africa/U.S.A/UK; Salary: $185,000.00 USD

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/SELECTION

Applicants are selected on the basis of academic credentials, experience and other relevant factors. Successful applicants are interviewed on their related knowledge, skills and abilities. Application is open to all interested applicants from any nationality. HOW TO APPLY: Send your resume/CV to:unjob_employmen@un-usa.zzn.com, Dr. David Cameron PhD; Recruitment Officer, UN Headquarters, First Avenue at 26th Floor, New York, NY 10017, Fax: +1206-202-3860

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