The Drum Beat 26 - Vacancies

This issue of The Drum Beat is dedicated to advertising some vacancies for positions relevant to communication, change and development. Because of the nature of these vacancies more detail is provided than would normally be included in an issue of Drum Beat. Text has been provided by the organisations seeking to recruit staff. If you are comfortable doing so please indicate that you noticed this vacancy [ies] in The Drum Beat. We will be expanding our vacancies and recruitment information role. For details contact Warren Feek [email protected]


1. WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION - Geneva - Advocacy Campaign Coordinator

Title: Information Officer (Advocacy Campaign Coordinator)
Grade: P.05 Official station (country): Geneva (Switzerland)
Organizational Location/Unit: Communicable Diseases (CDS) Office of the Executive Director) 

Objectives of the programme: To reduce morbidity and mortality caused by communicable diseases and progressively eliminate diseases.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all advocacy initiatives for the Cluster including: (1) assessing external opportunities for promoting priority communicable diseases campaigns; (2) marketing effective policies, strategies and initiatives for priority communicable diseases campaigns; (3) articulating and strategically positioning messages for priority communicable diseases campaigns; (4) collaborating with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), foundations and governments on advocacy and promotional activities for other priority communicable diseases; (5) preparing and disseminating promotional materials and increasing the new media capacity; (6) coordinating with WHO Regional Offices, WHO Representatives and WHO's Information Service on advocacy opportunities concerning communicable diseases.

Annual salary (net of tax): US$ 59,963 at single rate and US$ 64,545 with primary dependants. Post Adjustment: 43.2% of the above figures.

Further information and applications: Manager, CDS/MSU [email protected]
Closing date for application is 27 August 1999


2. THE PANOS INSTITUTE - London - Director, Communication and Social Change Programme

Panos is seeking a new Director for its Communications and Social Change Programme. The Communications and Social Change Programme provides cutting edge, accessible analysis of communication technology and media issues as they affect developing countries. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge and insight into communications issues as they effect developing countries, will have very good writing skills and the capacity to present powerful ideas to varied audiences. Grade V: UK 25,166 - UK 33,207. Closing date for applications: September 17.

Please submit cv's and letter explaining your reasons for applying to:
Personnel Manager, Panos Institute, 9 White Lion Street, London N1 9PD.
Fax: +44 171 278 0345. Further information about Panos and full job descriptions can be obtained at Panos website or from Collette Barrow on [email protected]


3. THE PANOS INSTITUTE - London - Editorial Director

Panos is seeking a new Editorial Director to take responsibility for the Institute's unique range of information outputs. The London based Editorial Director will be responsible for all existing information outputs, and for developing Panos' new acquisition of Gemini News Service and its major new Internet based radio project, Interworld Radio. The job also involves working closely with Panos' regional offices in Addis Ababa, Kathmandu and Lusaka on their information outputs. Grade VI salary: UK 29,264 - UK 38,613. Interview dates September 27/28. Closing date for applications: September 10.

[for application details see 2. above] 


4. UNESCO - PARIS

Title: Programme Specialist (P-4) Asia-Pacific Desk, Section for Communication Development, Communication Division, Communication Information and Informatics Sector.

Qualifications: advanced degree (preferably in communication) or equivalent qualifications through professional training or educational extension programmes; at least 7 years of professional experience in communication and familiarity with several media at national level of which at least 2 years international experience; knowledge of computer operations and their applications to communication tasks.

Language: Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French.
Closing date is 28 September 1999

Candidates should provide full cv on official UNESCO form (No 250). The forms and information can be obtained at: National Commission for UNESCO in the candidate's home country; any office of UNESCO Representative or one of UNESCO's established offices away from Headquarters; any office of a UN Resident Representative.


5. THE BENTON FOUNDATION - Senior Associate for Digital Divide Project

The Benton Foundation seeks an individual with strong organizational and communication skills for a project in its Communications Policy & Practice program. The senior associate will focus on tracking and documenting policy and practice issues as they relate to bridging the digital divide. The position is located in Washington DC. Available Immediately.

The focus is on "Research & Data on the Digital Divide" Responsibilities include: compiling and annotating existing and new resource sites thematically; "translate" academic and policy research to a broader audience; update, organize, and research ongoing practices in bridging the digital divide; and, organize and convene an advisory group for aggregating and vetting criteria for successful practices.

Send or fax resume and cover letter to CPP Senior Associate Search, Benton Foundation, 1634 Eye Street NW, 11th floor, Washington DC 20006. Fax 202-638-5771. Email: [email protected]; Subject: CPP Senior Associate Search. No phone calls, please.


6. FSPI - Regional Health Co-ordinator for the Pacific

FSPI seeks a new Regional Health Co-ordinator for the Pacific, with overall responsibility for the design, development and management of FSPI's regional health programmes implemented by the affiliates of the FSPI network.

Qualifications required include the applicant having tertiary qualifications in health/social sciences; 5 years or more experience administering health programs in a developing country setting, preferably in the South Pacific; at least 3 years senior management experience with leadership and interpersonal skills; analytical, and problem solving skills; and, writing and public relations skills.

Contact: FSPI Executive Director; ATTN: RHC POSITION; P.O. Box 951, Port Vila, VANUATU; Fax (678) 24510, email: [email protected]


7. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY - Coordinator - Health Promotion

Coordinator of Health Promotion - Rutgers University Health Services - Full-time, 12-month position in the Dept. of Health Education.

The Coordinator of Health Promotion assesses the developmental, social and environmental issues, assets, problems and needs at the university related to college health promotion. S/he organizes, plans, implements and evaluates policies, programs and services needed to strengthen university and community capacity to effectively address these issues to improve student health, safety and resiliency. S/he must be able to respond to and advocate for diverse student needs and build support and collaboration within the university and broader community.

Send resume, references and salary requirements to: Fern Goodhart, MS, CHES; Director of Health Education; 319 Hurtado Health Center; Rutgers University Health Services; 11 Bishop Place; New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1180


8. POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL - Commercial Market Strategies

[a] Regional Manager - Washington DC - Responsibility for overall field operations in Latin America and The Caribbean. Applicant requirements include: a minimum of 2 years work experience in a developing country, preferably in a management capacity; significant private sector work experience, preferably in health and/or marketing; and, strong interest and/or experience in private sector approaches to development issues.

[b] Research Officer - Washington DC - Responsibility for the design and implementation of consumer and population based research in developing countries. Qualification requirements include: min. of Masters degree in social sciences, public health or marketing; experience in design and implementation of ops research, population based KAP surveys, consumer market research, preferably in the developing world setting; experience supervising field implementation and output of local research organisations; and, experience implementing a wide range of secondary qualitative/quantitative methods and conducting demographic and health survey data.

Contact Kari Smith, Recruitment Coordinator at PSI 1-202-785-0072 or [email protected]


 

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