OPPORUNITIES
EDITOR NOTE: The African Times/USA provides these postings as a community outreach to keep our subscribers and friends informed of career opportunities not normally found via the typical search engines. In addition, we strive to list Africa based positions.
World Bank Seeking Experts
The World Bank is transforming its knowledge agenda and is looking for experts in various fields to support their work and clients across the world, including Africa. Assignments can run from short engagements to several years. Areas of expertise they seek include climate change, disaster management, land reform, education, food crisis, health systems, water resources, renewable energy and other disciplines and professions.
You are encouraged to go to the World Bank website: www.worldbank.org/globalexperts
Opportunities in Africa:
HIV Technical Coordinator
Medical Emergency Relief International (Merlin) - Kindu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Responsibilities:
- Ensure project activities are implemented according to plan and set objectives;
- Work with the Deputy Country Health Director to design and monitor all Merlin's Global Fund and others HIV Program - Provide technical support to the medical team in all health zones, including participation in evaluation and impact analysis of current HIV projects;
- Quality control of medical logistics within the HIV project;
- Ensure constant assessment of the medical needs of the community and guiding of project activities to respond to their needs under guidance of the deputy country health director;
- Prepare monthly HIV activities reports including data analysis, for inclusion in the monthly situation report;
- Technical supervision and training of Merlin national medical staff on HIV activities
- Identify and implement requisite training in HIV for all medical staff to ensure the maximum use and development of their skills under the supervision of the deputy country health director
- Technical representation at the zone, district, provincial and national level to ensure all project activities are carried out with their agreement and, as far as possible, their participation, in conjunction with deputy country health director and country health director;
- Provide coverage for other posts when needed and carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the deputy country health director.
Qualifications:
- Qualified doctor or nurse with extensive post qualification experience;
- Qualification in tropical medicine, public health, HIV/AIDS or equivalent
- Significant previous overseas experience in the management of HIV/AIDS programs in similar contexts;
- Familiarity with Global Fund HIV programs;
- Experience of communicating and representation with a range of people, organizations and cultures;
- Experience in epidemiological analysis;
- Competency in designing and critically apprising BCC material and strategies;
- Knowledge and practical understanding of and ability to work within both relief and development NGO contexts;
- Excellent management and personnel skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and participation of Congolese counterparts and Merlin national staff.
Application deadline: 20 June 2010 -- To apply, visit: http://www.merlin.org.uk
IRIN – INTERNSHIP Nairobi, Kenya
The Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN), a global news and analysis service on humanitarian issues, is inviting internship applications for three to six month placements for various sections in its Nairobi headquarters.
Qualifications: Applicants must be pursuing a first or advanced degree in Business or Public Administration, Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Graphic Design, IT or related fields.
Language: Fluency in English is required. Another language will be an added advantage, especially French, Arabic or Spanish.
Application procedure: Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the UN Office at Nairobi (UNON) website (www.unon.org) specifying their area of assignment as UNOCHA. Send a copy of the application to vacancies@irinnews.org IRIN is a project of UNOCHA. Further eligibility requirements are detailed on the website. An official letter in PDF format from applicants' educational institution is a requirement without which applications cannot be reviewed.
The roles, in brief:
Editorial: Reseach, write, edit, update or revise articles and multimedia reports on events and issues affecting the humanitarian agenda worldwide. Work closely with IRIN journalists, editors and local correspondents. Interact with newsmakers and analysts, IRIN users and the humanitarian community. Skills in video, photography or other multimedia would be a plus.
Operations: Be a part of all aspects of IRIN's operations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas which would include financial systems and reporting, human resources management, procurement and asset management, logistics, document management and archiving and research on relevant institutions for training, internships and resource mobilisation.
Web/online services development: Develop, test and deploy online tools and services for IRIN online properties such as content widgets, geocoded feeds, maps, infographics, Flash, gadgets, mashups, social media API programming, analytics, mobile tools and PDA content. ASP.Net, AJAX, JavaScript skills an advantage.
IT services and support: Assist in the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and networking systems, provide IT help-desk support, maintain the web sites and undertake special projects to support the IT and editorial teams. Mainly Windows-based system administration.
Enquiries: vacancies@irinnews.org
The African Development Bank
The African Development Bank is the continent’s leading development finance institution and a key development partner of its 53 Regional Member Countries. It is also a leader and partner in major sub-regional and continent-wide initiatives such as the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa, and the African Water Facility. The bank runs a development-executive program that you should keep in your sights. The unique program is called Young Professionals Program, and although the deadline for the current year has passed, it is a program that young professionals of Africa and the U.S. should consult.
As part of the Bank’s Young Professionals Program (YPP), you would have the opportunity to work across the continent, and be at the forefront of exciting Bank initiatives that are helping to shape Africa’s future.
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a highly competitive program targeting motivated and talented young professionals under the age of thirty-two (32) and committed to making a difference on the continent. Upon acceptance and entry, successful applicants undergo unique on-the-job training and development to prepare them for an Africa related career and future leadership roles within the Bank.
Successful candidates must be committed to Africa’s development and demonstrate outstanding academic and professional achievement, as well as effective teamwork and leadership potential. The AfDB offers an internationally competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Applicant must have a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, engineering, social sciences, international development, business administration, finance, banking or any discipline relevant to the Bank’s business.
2011 U.S. State Department Internships
U.S. State Department internships are available abroad in American embassies and consulates, Washington, D.C. and in New York City at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. Must be a U.S. Citizen and at least a college junior when starting internship. The State Department is hiring regular, full-time employees as well as interns.
Application Deadline:
For Winter 2011 - July 1, 2010
Applications are being accepted now. Please click bellow for more information, and to view the vacancy on USAJobs and start the online application process:
http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP
For general information about careers and opportunities at the US Department of State, visit:
http://careers.state.gov
U.S. WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIPS
The President's Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) in Washington, D.C. offers full-time internships during spring and fall semesters, and during the summer. Part-time applicants who can commit to at least 30 hours a week will be considered during the spring and fall semester. Interns at the CEA are responsible for assisting the staff in researching a wide range of macroeconomic, microeconomic, and international issues, providing assistance in making charts and analyzing data. Administrative duties to support the work of the Council are also involved.
The President's Council of Economic Advisers provides the President with objective economic analysis and advice on the development and implementation of a wide range of domestic and international economic policy issues. The Council has a Chairman and two Members, who are Senate-confirmed Presidential Appointees. The staff of the Council consists of Senior and Junior Economists, Analysts, Research Assistants, and a statistical and administrative staff.
Applicants for the Intern positions should be graduate students or full-time undergraduates with some economic coursework to their credit and have good writing and computer skills. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume, a transcript, and a cover letter via fax or e-mail to:
Rosemary Rogers
Intern Coordinator
President's Council of Economic Advisers
The White House
Washington, DC 20502
Fax: (202) 395-5013
E-mail: CEAInternships@cea.eop.gov
Deadlines:
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October 31 for Spring session (Jan-May)
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March 31 for Summer (June-Aug)
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May 31 for the Fall session (Aug-Dec)
All applicants must be:
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A U.S. citizen (no dual citizenships)
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At least 18 years of age
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A full time student, enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited academic institution
All internship positions at the Council of Economic Advisers are unpaid.
Explore Fulbright Scholarships
The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering lecturing, research or combination lecturing/research awards in over 125 countries, including Africa. Opportunities are available not only for college and university faculty and administrators but also for professionals from business and government, as well as artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others.
There are awards in dozens of academic disciplines, sub-disciplines and inter-disciplinary fields. Further, there are 144 “All Discipline” awards that expand opportunities in almost every country.
Traditional Fulbright Scholar awards are available from two months to an academic year. A short-term grants program – the Fulbright Specialist Program – offers two- to six-week opportunities that expand opportunities in almost every country.
To learn how to become part of the U.S. Government’s flagship program for international exchange, e-mail scholars@cies.iie.org or visit www.CIES.org. On the site, you will find the Catalog of Awards, tips for applying, scholar stories and the online application.
Non-U.S. Scholars - There are programs that support the research and teaching of scholars visiting colleges and universities in the United States. These programs offer joint collaborative opportunities with U.S. Scholars. More info, visit http://www.cies.org/vs_scholars/.
Keep up with Fulbright developments with the new monthly e-newsletter, The Fulbright Scholar News. Join the distribution list by emailing outreach@cies.iie.org, and visit the website www.CIES.org for information about upcoming deadlines and programs.
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