This page is a resource area for tips on professional development and events happening around the world.
Please Note the most recent stuff is at the bottom.
For Professional development those in the USA can try the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network – The Support Center for Nonprofits in New York and New Jersey has great developmental workshops. For jobhunters try: www.worktraveleatsleep.wordpress.com, www.bond.org.uk or www.idealist.org and www.eldis.org
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hirutmcleod // June 16, 2007 at 3:18 pm |
LEVERAGING LINKEDIN
I found this under top blogs from WordPress ‘Web Workers Daily’ It’s a useful post on how to leverage the professional contacts site Linkedin. Linkedin is like facebook for professionals
Check it out. Here are 10 ways to get the most out of Linkedin:
http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/06/page/7/
hirutmcleod // July 6, 2007 at 10:05 am |
The African Leadership Connection
http://www.africanleadershipconnection.org/
Has a mentoring program for young African Leaders.
Thanks to Caroline Mueke for the heads up.
hirutmcleod // November 25, 2007 at 5:47 pm |
Did you know there is a Society for International Development?
http://www.sidint.org/
It’s an association for individuals and institutions who understand the need to ‘find new spaces and articulate new processes where representatives of civil society as well as institutions of the state and market (including intergovernmental institutions) can meet and reflect – either jointly or in homogeneous gatherings – to share experiences, debate the lessons learnt and explore possible alternatives for a constructive agenda for the future.’
hirutmcleod // February 12, 2008 at 9:28 pm |
UNDP has a LEAD program.
http://www.undp.org/lead/
‘The Leadership Development Programme (LEAD) is an entry point for young development professionals interested in a career with UNDP. The duration of the Programme is for a period of up to four years, depending on the participants’ performance. During the Programme, participants are placed in two assignments, each lasting for an approximate period of two years. To provide opportunities for participants to build their competencies and to apply their expertise, two leadership tracks are formally recognized within the Programme with progressive career benchmarks in each and crossover encouraged. The two tracks are policy advice and development management and business operations.’
hirutmcleod // February 12, 2008 at 9:31 pm |
For those of us searching for a recruiting firm:
Global Recruitment Specialists, http://www.GlobalRecruitment.net
GRS is an independent recruitment firm providing customized, comprehensive
Human Resources Services worldwide. GRS primarily contracts with clients whose
work focuses on implementing projects in lesser-developed countries.
hirutmcleod // March 6, 2009 at 5:43 am |
Check out another job, events, resource and networking site called: http://www.bond.org.uk
“BOND (British Overseas NGOs for Development) is the UK membership body for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in international development. Established in 1993, BOND now has over 340 member organisations, from large organisations with a world-wide presence to smaller, more specialist organisations working in specific regions or with specific groups of people.”
hirutmcleod // July 10, 2009 at 5:39 pm |
International Medical Corps
see http://www.imcworldwide.org/Page.aspx?pid=494
has a slew of international and US based jobs. Check them out
“International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs”
hirutmcleod // August 13, 2009 at 6:12 am |
The Indian Centre for Child Health and Nutrition (ICCHN) has a few Program, Senior and Research Associate positions open.
The ICICI Centre for Child Health and Nutrition (ICCHN) is a non-profit, grant making and research group focused
on improving the health and nutrition status of poor women and children in India. With a specific mandate to promote child health in the early years, ICCHN focuses on the problem of chronic child undernutrition in India manifested in terms of low weight at birth and poor growth outcomes.
Interested candidates are requested to write in with a resume,
statement of purpose and 2 references (Names and Contact details) to Shilpa Deshpande, Acting-Director, ICCHN
at shilpa.deshpande@icchn.org. For any further information, please email or call 91-22-39857552
or go to http://www.icchn.org.in
hirutmcleod // August 29, 2009 at 12:51 am |
From DevEx – Marie Stopes International (MSI) has a Regional Research Manager position.
MSI is a marketing-focused, results-orientated social business working in 43 countries worldwide, providing sustainable reproductive health/family planning services to 5 million clients each year.
The Regional Research Manager is responsible for leading research efforts across the MSI partnership throughout Southern Africa on the reproductive and sexual health research agenda. S/he ensures the attainment of MSI goals and objectives and provides regional leadership to the research and metrics team. The Research Manager is also expected to ensure good collaboration and coordination with key stakeholders. The post involves extensive international travel.
Based in Kenya (Nairobi), we are offering you the opportunity to take your career to the next level, whilst putting your skills to use assisting us to achieve our mission of ‘Children by Choice, not Chance’.
The successful applicant will have expertise in research preferably gained in a developing country context, demonstrated capabilities of producing results when working with individuals from a range of cultures with varying levels of expertise; proven ability to train others, sell ideas and concepts. You must be pro-choice on abortion. We are particularly looking for researchers with clinical experience (e.g. clinical researchers or researchers who have worked on clinical trials) as well as experienced quantitative researchers.
Relocation assistance will be provided, where applicable.
To apply, got to http://www.mariestopes.org/careers
hirutmcleod // August 29, 2009 at 1:01 am |
IRD has a cool position – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Coordinator
See more at: https://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=190259&company_id=15852&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992272&level=levelid1&levelid1=38861&parent=Field&startflag=2
The candidate will help the USAID/Mozambique Strengthening Communities through Integrated Programming (SCIP) proposal, should we be awarded the contract. The WASH coordinator will supervise local-hire staff and manage partnerships with local NGO’s and Community Based-organizations related to water, sanitation and hygiene. The WASH Coordinator will require frequent field visits within Zambezia province and liaison with local authorities. The SCIP is expected to integrate health, HIV/AIDS, water/sanitation, and rural enterprise program components to contribute to an overall objective of strengthening communities in Mozambique.
Main Responsibilities:
* Coordinate closely with the government entities including community, district and provincial leaders all project related activities;
* Supervise and train water and sanitation engineering, technical design, health and hygiene, and community development staff;
* Develop a detailed implementation plan;
* Work with community;
* Conduct feasibility studies, prepare detailed engineering designs, prepare tender documents, and manage subcontractors and consultants;
* Ensure collaboration amongst team members;
* Design and conduct training sessions to develop the capacities of community leaders and water users and other partners;
* Conduct site inspections and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and designs, bill of quantities, and cost estimates;
* Supervise and ensure fairness, transparency and accountability in the conduct of tendering, contracting and procurement procedures;
Job Location Zambezia Province, Mozambique
Required Skills
* BS. Engineering at the minimum and preferably with a master’s degree in civil or water engineering or a closely related field with at least five years experience;
* A thorough understanding of community participatory approaches (e.g., PHAST and MPA) for rural water and sanitation systems ;
* A team player;
* Demonstrated conceptual planning skills, and current knowledge of technologies, standards and best practice approaches relevant and applicable to regional conditions;
* Excellent command of English and Portuguese, both written and spoken.
* Capable of doing multi-tasking roles under demanding field conditions;
Required Experience
* Five years experience in design, planning and execution of works of infrastructure schemes;
* At least 3 years experience in managing an engineering/construction team and/or contractors;
* Hands on experience with alternative – innovative technologies.
* Experience working for humanitarian/development organizations in emergency, reconstruction or post-conflict situations;
Job Location
Zambezia Province, MOZAMBIQUE
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
hirutmcleod // September 9, 2009 at 5:34 am |
FAO has the following opening:
TCOS Consultant – Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Duty station: Rome with travel abroad as and when required.
Duration:1 year from October 2009 onwards(or asap)
Duties and responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Chief, TCOS, the consultant will carry out the follow tasks:
* Provide and/or organise technical assistance and training in support of member countries and Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs) in the development and implementation of M&E systems to monitor progress and assess impact of National and Regional Programmes for Food Security (N/RPFS).
* Take the lead in developing guidelines targeting N/RPFS implementing agencies and staff for (i) incorporating M&E into N/RPFS formulation and (ii) establishing and implementing M&E systems in ongoing N/RPFS building to the largest extent possible on already existing M&E systems and institutions.
* Inter-act with other FAO units in headquarters and the decentralized offices on M & E issues pertaining to NPFS and RPFS
* Assist in the formulation of the NPFS/RPFS as and when requested
* Monitor the NFPS/RPF/SSSC data base and website
* Prepare and contribute to the production of reports on progress in N/RPFS development and implementation for Government entities and FAO management
hirutmcleod // September 16, 2009 at 12:21 pm |
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
You can try: Development Crossing
They do have a jobs section as well.
“Development Crossing promotes the growth of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability through a unique network of professionals that offers members access to exclusive interviews, breaking news, discussions and global events. Members are able to directly connect with senior executives, socially responsible enterprises and nonprofits to solve common challenges, exchange ideas and capitalize on collective wisdom.”
http://www.developmentcrossing.com
There is also Good which has a more glossy editorial feel.
http://www.good.is/
“GOOD is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward.
Since 2006 we’ve been making a magazine, videos, and events for people who give a damn.
This website is an ongoing exploration of what GOOD is and what it can be.”
hirutmcleod // September 28, 2009 at 12:59 pm |
I got this from Development Crossing.
There is a Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility in Jordan in November 2 – 4
The regional focus is the Middle East and North Africa
It is pricey, this is something that the office will be paying for if you want to go.
http://www.cgrforum.com/2008/
Organized by: Schema http://www.schematt.com
Vision: The Corporate Governance and Responsibility Forum 2009, is a highly interactive Forum that will build on outcomes and successes from the Forum previously held in 2007. Although times are difficult and the financial crisis is not to be ignored, we believe this is a decisive and crucial time to engage and support the advancement of discussions and debates on corporate governance and responsibility in the MENA region to ensure the development of effective, suitable and practical best practices that ensure the sustainability of businesses in the MENA region.
Venue: Marriott Hotel – Dead Sea
Website: http://www.cgrforum.com
Expected number of attendees: 200-220
hirutmcleod // October 25, 2009 at 1:17 pm |
From Kimberly:
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
UNDP Yemen is advertising a 1 month SSA contract for a consultant to develop the first phase of a National Human Rights Strategy. UNDP is working with the Government of Yemen to implement a project on enhancing national human rights capacity in Yemen, at both governmental and CSO level. This consultancy will constitute the first phase of activities to develop a Yemeni National Human Rights Strategy and will be based upon broad consultations with Yemeni citizens. The strategy will include law harmonization, human rights education curriculum development etc. The findings/recommendations from this exercise will be the basis for developing the National Human Rights Strategy for Yemen.
Applications are sought from candidates with direct experience in developing national human rights strategies or action plans or who have worked on national human rights projects and are Arabic speakers.Application Deadline: 2nd November 2009. Please contact Goretti.Mudzongo@undp.org for further details and ToR.
Lani // October 28, 2009 at 8:04 pm |
ClearlySo is the first online marketplace for social business & enterprise, commerce and investment. Also a great blog on new social enterprise initiatives/orgs.
Lani // November 1, 2009 at 10:22 am |
Working Wikily blog launched
The Monitor Institute has launched the Working Wikily blog (www.workingwikily.net), which explores how networks and network principles such as openness, transparency, decentralized decision-making, and distributed action are changing the social sector. The blog tracks emerging tools, strategies, and practices—from collaborative Web 2.0 technologies and social network mapping to coalition-building and crowdsourcing—through quick updates on new developments in the field and short synthetic reflections on overarching trends. The site, developed out of a two-year exploration in partnership with the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, also links users to key resources we’ve uncovered in our research.