Cutting across the Foundation's other programmes in health, education and rural development - as well as the work of the other agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network - the Civil Society Programme seeks to leverage AKDN's diverse and extensive economic and social development activities to make a contribution to the wider civil societies in which they operate. The objectives of the Programme are to build the civil society sector in the countries in which AKDN works, and to build societies which are rooted in the ethical practices of each host country.

While acknowledging ongoing vigorous debates about civil society organisations, this programme will look practically and operationally to create opportunities for groups of citizens, existing or newly formed, to extend the reach of their skills and interests for the public good. It recognises that there is a major need to strengthen existing and create new systems of leadership, governance and management of private interests organised for the public benefit. These opportunities involve businesses, educational institutions, professional associations, as well as those organisations referred to as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).

Banyan Global is seeking mid to senior level technical specialists with expertise in gender mainstreaming as well as value chain development and/or access to finance for short-term consulting positions based overseas. Immediate assignments may include Central Asia, Eastern Europe, West and Southern Africa.
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This Senior Program Officer (SPO) will be located on the Immunization Programs team of Vaccine Delivery in the Global Health Program. This position will require an individual with deep knowledge of immunization programs in the developing world, including such important components as immunization policy, introduction of new vaccines, planning, management, cold chain and logistics, training and supervision, surveillance, and coverage measurement. It would be preferable for the candidate to have diverse experience in more than one geographic area.
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The One World Trust is an independent think tank that conducts research, develops recommendations and advocates for reform to make policy and decision-making processes in global governance more accountable to the people they affect now and in the future, and to ensure that international laws are strengthened and applied equally to all.
Contributing to the recognised and cutting edge work on the accountability of global organisations and policy processes of our team you will undertake research on issues of accountability in global climate change and environmental governance, and impacts on the poor in the developing world, to feed into peer reviewed international research and policy development.

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The Population/ Health/ Nutrition Officer provides assistance to various field offices and its health, nutrition, family planning, water and sanitation, environmental health, and nutrition activities. In particular provides technical advice and support to the management of the Health Transformation program. Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years.
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Learning and Accountability Officer (Ref.: IPU/LAO/10/01)
(International Programme Unit) (On a 2-year contract basis)

As a member of the Programme Support Team, s/he is responsible for the coordination of the unit's monitoring and evaluation work; ensuring the quality and consistency of monitoring and evaluation work across programme areas and teams, and development and updating of the programme monitoring and evaluation framework, approaches, methodologies and relevant guidelines. In addition, s/he is required to liaise with partners and other allies in planning, implementing and assessing monitoring and evaluation, keep up to date with relevant developments in the field of programme/project monitoring and evaluation, with emphasis on assessment of impact and network with relevant individuals, organizations and institutions. S/He also has to organize relevant capacity-building events/process vis-à-vis partners as well as programme staff, ensure feeding into learning and accountability and assist in communicating results and impact.

Head of Executive Director's office (application deadline for applications is 18 August 2010)
Greenpeace International

Greenpeace International is currently looking for a Head of Executive Director's office. As well as understanding our world wide environmental challenges, key to your success will be a focus on supporting Kumi Naidoo, our International Executive Director and his Senior Management Team to succeed in leading our global organization to new successes. You will need common sense and strong interpersonal skills along with the confidence and flexibility to offer guidance and facilitation where needed.

Purpose of the job

To provide support and advice to the International Executive Director (IED) and Senior Management Team (SMT), and to proactively coordinate the work of the EDO, and to act on behalf of the IED upon his request externally and internally in order to enable the IED to lead and manage the organisation to deliver its agreed objectives.
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Gender Justice Programme Manager
Source: Gender Links

Gender Links, a Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg specialising in gender, media, women's rights and governance, seeks the services of a programme manager for its gender justice research, training and advocacy programme.

Tasks include: Managing a major regional research project on gender violence indicators; assisting in the development and monitoring of a national action plans to end gender violence in the context of the UN Secretary General's UNite campaign; coordinating training programmes for strategic communications and media literacy on women's rights; organising and implementing advocacy campaigns; producing a monthly e newsletter Gender Justice Barometer. Requirements are: a post graduate degree in the social sciences with a strong research background; at least ten years experience of project management; strong fund raising, administrative, writing, inter personal and IT skills. A background in NGO, gender and advocacy work, would be a strong advantage. A competitive salary, commensurate with skills and experience will be offered.

A letter of motivation, sample of writing, CV and references should be sent to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax 27 (0) 11-622 4732 by 4 June 2010. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. For further enquiries phone +27 (0) 11 622 2877.