Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9702051121.D26416-0100000@lan.vita.org> Date: Wed, 5 Feb 1997 11:56:35 -0500 From: Dania Granados <mailto:granados@LAN.VITA.ORG> Subject: JOBS-OPEN> Careers/Interns/Volunteers [AFRICA][BRAZIL] (fwd) To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
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Please post/circulate this list of available positions. Thank you for your assistance.
C O N T E N T S
Three Non-Profit Orgs Focusing on Int'l Development/Humanitarian Work:
[1] Salaried Positions & Careers with CARE
[2] Summer Interns (Volunteers) & Project Directors with Crossroads - Humanitarian & Human Rights Work / Academic Credit - On-Line Application
[3] AFRICARE - recruiting for a variety of positions related to development
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[1] Paid Positions & Careers with CARE ___________________________________________________________________
PROJECT COORDINATOR, ICDP - Masoala, Madagascar.
The PC is responsible for the implementation of the project on the Masoala Peninsula. The Masoala Integrated Conservation and Development Project is a challenging initiative. The objective of the project is the promotion of adequate social and economic development initiatives which would permit the creation and maintenance of a well managed and biologically and economically viable system of terrestrial and marine parks and the sustainable use of the forest and marine ecosystems. Qualifications: Fluency in French, extensive project management experience and the ability to develop a long term view and strategies for development activities, and MSc in agriculture, natural resource management, environmental sciences, rural development or a related subject, good analytical capacity and management skills. Send resumes to Rachael Cogen, c/o CARE, 151 Ellis Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
AGRONOMIST, ANGOLA - BIE REGION
Oversee implementation of Project Activities in the Province of assignment. Work with the LEAP Coordinator, GOA counterparts and project staff to develop detailed implementation plans and timeliness. Oversee implementation of FARMER, UPGRADE, and EPP activities to ensure that they are on schedule and of high quality. Work with the Food Unit in Luanda to ensure timely arrival, proper storage and proper accounting for all PL480 and non-food project inputs. Design and carry out training program for GOA and project agricultural extensionists. Monitor training activities and impact at farmer level, to ensure that extension activities are appropriate and properly delivered. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related subject, at least three years of international development experience in projects with agricultural extension component, demonstrated project management skills, fluency in Portuguese or Spanish. Send resumes to Rachael Cogen, c/o CARE, 151 Ellis Street, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Other positions include:
AGRICULTURE PROGRAM ADVISOR - Angola
The APA has responsibility to provide technical assistance and guidance for the development of the overall strategy and implementation plan for CARE Angola's agriculture project (FARMER). The APA will be instrumental in designing the training program for the project extensionists and working with the regional Agronomists to assure that the project meets technical objectives and is on track.
LEAP RPOJECT COORDINATOR - Luanda, Angola
Work with CARE staff to develop detailed implementation plans and timeliness, oversee provincial planning activities to ensure participation and agreement of Government of Angola staff, ensure implementation of FARMER, UPGRADE, and EPP activities, assist Agronomists in preparing training plans and syllabi for extensionists and other project and GOA staff, review monthly budget reports.
Send resumes to: Rachael Cogen, c/o CARE, 151 Ellis Street, Atlanta, GA 30303. [CARE does not give an E-Mail address/plz contact by phone or snail mail]
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[2] Summer Interns (Volunteers) & Project Directors with Crossroads ____________________________________________________________________
Please Post/Forward/Share - Thank you.
re: [AFRICA][BRAZIL] Positions/Internships/Volunteer Opptys-Summer
Operation Crossroads A Non-Profit 501(C)(3) org
ON-LINE application NOW available for E-Mail address & instructions below ___________________________________
PROJECT DIRECTORS / GROUP LEADERS
INTERNS / VOLUNTEERS
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-Crossroads seeks participants with interest in the areas of their projects listed below. Americans & Canadians (& others)
-There will be approximately 20 to 30 projects and a need for 200 to 300 Volunteers/Interns.
-ACADEMIC CREDIT: Participants typically earn 7 to 15 units arranged through their schools
The program will begin with a several-day Training Orientation in NYC near end of June; and will conclude in mid-August ==================================================================== MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROJECTS / RESEARCH / WORK CAMPS / FIELD STUDY ___________________________________________________________________
Ecology & Environment. Traditional Medicine. Oral History. <<ROOTS>> Folklore. Primary Care. Archaeology. Anthropology. Reforestation. Media. Distance Learning. Art. Ethnomusicology. Public Health. Construction. Wildlife. HUMAN RIGHTS. Computer Literacy. Dance. Agric/Farming. Nursing. Teaching/Tutoring. Business Dev. African/Brazilian Language Study. Youth Programs. Recreation. Community Development. Traditional Religion. Rural Sociology.
C O M M U N I T Y & E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T
******************************************************************* Including public health campaigns addressing Female Circumcision / Genital Mutilation [FGM] carried out with sensitivity for local customs and practices
C O U N T R I E S: Botswana, The Gambia, Ghana, Eritrea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Guinea Bissau, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mali, Benin and Brazil (in South America)
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B r a z i l i a n R a i n F o r e s t P r o j e c t s
B A H I A
One of the sites under consideration is the Mata Atlantica (Coastal Forest) area in the Southern Cone of the State of Bahia. This is a place where local poor communities are struggling to gain access to land via articulated political effort. We have been recently contacted by leaders of these communities seeking help with the various projects they deem vital, including those that deal with Reforestation, Human Rights, Youth Development, Education and Training, as well as Ecological Projects.
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H o w T o A p p l y :
...to receive the brochure, application and other info by E-Mail, send your request to <<BOTH>>
1- "Applications & New Programs" <mailto:International_Programs@Juno.Com>, 2- "Brochure & Update" <mailto:oca@igc.apc.org>
...and in the Subject Field, put either of the following:
-> "Send VOLUNTEER\INTERN Packet" (college age & up/open to all) o r -> "Send LEADER\ProjDIRECTOR Packet" (26 yrs & up with exp./read below)
Please include your street address in case our equipment malfunctions
P r o j e c t D i r s / L e a d e r s - paid a stipend / applicants must include a brief paragraph on their background & interests, to receive an application. Exp. in project areas needed/some travel exp. desirable
Crossroads helps Volunteers/Interns raise funds for the summer; EARLY application is a MUST
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Operation Crossroads is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization Credited by J.F. Kennedy for inspiring creation of the Peace Corps Celebrating 40 yrs of service and over 10,000 Volunteers
"Good ideas without action don't accomplish much" ________________________________
Crossroads-Africa & Brazil 475-Riverside Dr., Suite 1366 NY, NY 10027 212-870-2106
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[3] AFRICARE - recruiting for a variety of positions related to development _________________________________________________________________________
AFRICARE. Recruits employees for a variety of positions in non-profit work. BA/BS, 3 years experience, language proficiency, job specific.
Contact: Director of Management Services, AFRICARE, 440 R Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 462-3641
No E-Mail address provided/plz contact by phone or by snail mail
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