Médecins du Monde is an international humanitarian organisation whose mission is : to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations when they are faced with crisis or exclusion from society, the world over, including France, to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. based on its medical practices totally independent action, Médecins du Monde : identifies potential crises and threats to health and dignity so as to help prevent them, mobilises non medical assistance for solidarity campaigns denounces and bears witness to violations of human rights, especially denial of access to health care, develops new approaches and new practices for public health internationally, based on respect for human dignity, commits itself to a relationship of total transparency with donors, campaigns for establishing humanitarian medical principles based on ethics of accountability.

Closing date: 31 Aug 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the)

After having focalized for more than a decade on fighting HIV-transmission among the general population in Sub-Saharan Africa and advocating for access to ART in this context, MdM (Médecins du Monde) considers that encouraging prevention among vulnerable groups like MSM (men who have sex with men), IDU (intragroup drug users) and SW (sexual workers) is becoming more and more a priority both from an epidemiological and a political point of view.

In Tanzania, sexual minorities and drug users are criminalized and the most vulnerable and stigmatized populations exposed to HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis. Before closing its present HIV-programme in the Kagera region, MdM-F has made an exploratory mission in order to analyze the reality and the extent of the socio-sanitary problems affecting these vulnerable populations (IDU, MSM, SW) in Dar es Salam and Zanzibar.

Following the exploratory mission and its findings, MdM is intending to start a Harm Reduction Project for IDU in Dar Es Salam in September 2010.

Tasks and responsibilities :

Working directly with the desk officer:

- She/He is in charge of planning the entire mission and assessing programs; she/he supervises and organises their implementation together with the Programme Coordinator and the Project Manager.
- She/He is in charge of the safety of people and property for the entire mission;
- She/He defines the general organisation of the mission and the staff; she/he manages and supervises the co-ordination team;
- She/He supervises the elaboration of the agreement with local partners; ensure the good relations with them and the respect of the commitments.
- She/He is in charge together with the Programme Coordinator and the Project Manager of the monitoring and evaluation of the program and the possible publications.
- She/He ensures compliance with the administrative and legal framework of the country and the rules and regulations of the mission.
- She/He supervises and he is in charge of drawing up the budget; she/he approves any eventual adjustments; ensures the quality of the budgetary follow-up, as well as the safety and transparency of funds’ use.
- She/He is in charge of raising funds in the field; guarantees that the contract of objectives defined by the donors is fulfilled and that contractual obligations are respected.
- She/He carries out negotiations and maintains regular relations with the local authorities and partners of the mission, with the support of the sectoral co-ordinators if necessary; she/he ensures the respect of agreements and contracts.
- She/He organises relations and communication with the head office of MDM; she/he is in charge of the quality of the submitted reports on activities and ensures compliance with procedures for the exchange of information and reporting.
- She/He encourages contacts with the media, transmits and spreads the Association’s official positioning to the staff and to the media;
- In terms of international human rights law / international humanitarian law, she/he is in charge of heightening the staff’s awareness, of collecting and spreading data collections according to the directives of the DH unit;
- She/he ensures together with the Programme Coordinator and the Project Manager the mobilisation and strategic involvement of key partners in programme design and implementation - local government, civil society, communities and IDUs
- She/he leads MdM’s representation with national level decision makers in Tanzania
Conditions of employment:

Status: VOLUNTEER (French law) , Monthly allowance (915 euros) + perdiem

Starting: 01/09/2010
Duration: 12 months

Skills and experience:

Project management experience including working in a developing country
Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with a proven track record in forming effective relationships with a range of local and international partners,
Experience in community based programming
Experience and good knowledge in HIV/aids
Competencies in M&E
Working with health actors
Working with local organizations
Writing reports and proposals
Experience in financial management

Tanzania experience ideal, Africa experience highly desirable
Fluent in English How to applyPlease send CV & cover letter via our website : www.medecinsdumonde.org

Médecins du Monde is an international humanitarian organisation whose mission is : to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations when they are faced with crisis or exclusion from society, the world over, including France, to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. based on its medical practices totally independent action, Médecins du Monde : identifies potential crises and threats to health and dignity so as to help prevent them, mobilises non medical assistance for solidarity campaigns denounces and bears witness to violations of human rights, especially denial of access to health care, develops new approaches and new practices for public health internationally, based on respect for human dignity, commits itself to a relationship of total transparency with donors, campaigns for establishing humanitarian medical principles based on ethics of accountability.

Closing date: 31 Aug 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the)

After having focalized for more than a decade on fighting HIV-transmission among the general population in Sub-Saharan Africa and advocating for access to ART in this context, MdM (Médecins du Monde) considers that encouraging prevention among vulnerable groups like MSM (men who have sex with men), IDU (intragroup drug users) and SW (sexual workers) is becoming more and more a priority both from an epidemiological and a political point of view.

In Tanzania, sexual minorities and drug users are criminalized and the most vulnerable and stigmatized populations exposed to HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis. They contribute increasingly to HIV transmission and have the least access to prevention and treatment services. Before closing its present HIV-programme in the Kagera region, MdM-F has made an exploratory mission in order to analyze the reality and the extent of the socio-sanitary problems affecting these vulnerable populations (IDU, MSM, SW) in Dar es Salam and Zanzibar.

Following the exploratory mission and its findings, MdM is intending to start a Harm Reduction Project for IDU in Dar Es Salam in September 2010. A small team is already present in Dar Es Salam in order to define precisely MdM intervention with the local stakeholders.

Tasks and responsibilities :
Working directly to the General Coordinator, She/He is in charge of the operational management of the program.

More specifically:
- She/he participates in program proposal writing and in preparation of the program budget; reporting and represent action of MDM in meetings and other forums
- She/He proposes partnerships with local partners; ensure the good relations with them and the respect of the commitments.
- She/he advocates for harm reduction programs amongst the local populations and local authorities
- She/he collects, defines and analyses through incoming information from beneficiaries, medical and mental health care needs of the beneficiaries in order to achieve effective service focused programs for beneficiaries
- She/he defines and ensures with staff and volunteers the involvement of IDUs and development of peer activities
- She/He is in charge together with the General Coordinator and the Project Manager of the monitoring and evaluation of the program and the possible publications; planning, management, implementation.
- She/He carries training of personnel on Harm reduction issues and other regular training sessions on agreed topics.

- She/he works closely with the Project Manager in order to strengthen her/his knowledge on addiction, drugs use, HIV/AIDS, harm reduction and her/his skills on the management of HR programs and related activities
- She/He provides and designs Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials regarding HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other drug related harms to drug users;
- She/he contributes with research data and update articles to advocate for harm reduction programs and understanding of addiction care;
- She/he contributes to the development of referral network among the existing health services for program beneficiaries and inform/train key persons in the referral network on harm reduction, addiction care and program activities in the light of HIV prevention;

Conditions of employment:

Status: VOLUNTEER (French law) monthly allowance of 915 euros + perdiem

Starting: 01/09/2010
Duration: 12 months

Skills and experience:

Project management experience in Harm Reduction.

Experience in the management of diverse and creative teams of staff
Experience in addiction related (medical) care and IDU contact
A sound experience in the delivery of training/educational programs to health staff or other professionals
Experience in community based programming
Competencies in M&E
Sound knowledge of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and harm reduction
Fluent in English

"MdM reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding." How to applyPlease send CV & cover letter via our web site : www.medecinsdumonde.org

United Nations Children's Fund

Closing date: 20 Aug 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar-es-Salaam

Purpose of the Position
As the head of operations of a large-sized office, you will be accountable for management of cost effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes, consistent with operations of all other country offices in the Region in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management Team and Country Programme Management Teams.

Key Expected Results
1. Operations of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Country Office.
2. Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
3. Fiduciary responsibility for funds and assets effectively secured and timely executed for optimum utilization by taking appropriate decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.
4. Effective leadership provided in strategic planning and policy recommendations in the area of operations, taking initiative in improving and implementing operations management systems.
5. Basic office services effectively provided to enhance staff safety and productivity.
6. Operations components of the CPMP and annual work plans timely prepared, as well as all other operational reporting requirements fully met for the office.
7. Compliance with all operational systems and procedures effectively monitored to ensure integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.
8. Staff learning/development for effective operations performance programme developed, implemented and enhanced for capacity building.
9. Effective coordination, communication, collaboration established and maintained with internal and external partners for efficient operations, advisory function, vision and leadership, policy coordination, consultative and participatory management process, external representation as well as security and emergency operations.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or financial management. Membership - or enrolled for membership – in a recognized professional accountancy body.

Ten years of relevant professional work experience. Both national and International work experience in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, administration supply and procurement related fields. Work experience in the context of the UN Reform (Delivering as One) an asset. Emergency experience also an asset.

- Specialized knowledge to perform the functions of the job at competent level.
- UNICEF operation’s goals, and organization development and change management strategies
- UNICEF operation’s policies, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.
- Rights-based and Results-based management and programming approach in UNICEF.
- UNICEF Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)

Fluency in English and another UN language.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

- Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
- Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
- Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
- Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
- Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
- Creates organization-wide processes to help ensure that all adhere to procedures and policies.
- Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
- Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching.
- Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with government leaders and stakeholders.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and gender equality in its workplace. Women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply. How to applyIf you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2010-001631. Applications must be received by 20 August 2010.

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

(computational biology, neuroinformatics and health informatics) The MRC has identified the application of informatics as an area of strategic importance to health and medical research. This special training fellowship is aimed at developing outstanding individuals who are seeking to move into the application of mathematical, statistical and computational methods to biomedical research problems.

The MRC is keen to support individuals with a clear ambition for their research and a strong and practical sense of how they develop their careers as leading biomedical scientists and informaticians. The special fellowship is awarded at the post-doctoral entry level only and all proposals must include a well-specified formal training element in addition to a research project. The award provides up to four years of support and the opportunity to enhance the research training through placement in an overseas research centre, a second UK research centre or in UK industry.

We expect to make up to five awards a year.

• Who can apply?
• What funding is provided?
• Overseas/Second UK Centre/UK Industrial Training Period
• Deadlines and submission details
• Completion of specialist clinical training
• Flexibility
• Applications for further fellowship support
• Guidance for applicants

BRAC University James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH) is accepting applications from International students for its 7th Master of Public Health(MPH) Programme.

The James P Grant School of Public Health, established in 2004, has a diverse student body with international and national students each year in its MPH programme. In addition to Bangladesh, students are recruited from Asia, Africa, Australia and South America as well as countries from the North (Canada, Germany, Japan and USA). In the last six years, a total of 159 students joined the programme from 19 different countries: Afghanistan, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, Liberia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Tanzania, Uganda and USA. James P Grant School of Public Health is recognized as one of the preeminent educational institutions in the world by World Health Organization (WHO).

The School is the product of a strong collaboration between BRAC University, BRAC, BRAC International and the International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR, B). The School has faculty and research partnerships with Harvard University, George Washington University, Columbia University, and Johns Hopkins University in the United States; the University of Ottawa in Canada; the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the Institute for Development Studies, and the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom; the Karolinska Institute in Sweden; the University of Amsterdam in The Netherlands; Heidelberg University in Germany; the University of Nagasaki in Japan; and Kerala & TISS in Mumbai, India.

As of last year, 136 students graduated from the School, with many working in reputed international & national institutions, UN agencies, donor organizations and government. In addition, universities and research organizations around the world also employ a good number of our MPH graduates. Some of our graduates are also PhD candidates studying in a variety of internationally acclaimed universities, including Columbia University, George Washington University, Harvard University, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of Adelaide, University of California-Davis, etc.

Partial tuition waivers are available for students from developing countries, based on merit and financial need.

For the Call for Admissions for 2011, the application deadline is: September 12, 2010. Application forms may be downloaded from the website: www.bracuniversity.net/I&S/sph/academics/mphinfo.htm

For more information, download the brochure: http://sph.bracu.ac.bd/academics/mph/MPH_Int_2011.pdf

Professors: Dr. Amr Abdalla and Dr. Victoria Fontan
Starting date: 4 October 2010
Closing date: 10 December 2010
The course can be taken for 3 academic credits: Duration: 10 weeks
Price: For credit US$950   Non-credit US$750 (Plus additional bank charges)
Type of payment: By Credit Card
There is no financial assistance for this course

General description:
The University for Peace Foundation Course in Peace and Conflict Studies is designed to engage course takers in an examination of the major contemporary challenges to peace, sources of conflict and violence, and several key nonviolent mechanisms for conflict transformation and prevention. The course is designed to provide a common foundation for UPEACE studentsfrom all of the different M.A. programs (as its name suggests). During the course, an understanding of the complex and interconnected challenges to peace will be developed, as will an understanding of the need for multi-faceted approaches to meeting these challenges. Course takers will also engage critically with theories of conflict, and will develop their understanding of the theoretical resources available in the area of conflict studies. An important aspect of the course will also be the introduction to skills integral to the field of peace and conflict studies and to the UPeace pedagogy at large. These include non-violent communication, appreciative enquiry and dialogue.

Offered for non credits and for 3 UPEACE academic credits, which are recognized:

• in any of the face-to-face UPEACE MA Programmes
• in the upcoming Executive MA Programme in Peace and Conflict
• can also be transferred to another institution

Participants completing the course will receive a UPEACE  "Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies."

To take online courses at UPEACE you must have access to a computer with an Internet connection and an email account. A broadband Internet connection is preferred.

• An Undergraduate degree (BA, BS or similar) from an accredited college or university;
• An excellent academic record;
• A demonstrated commitment to working for a positive social change;
• Working experience, some experience in a related field is a plus;
• A background in international studies, cross-cultural experience, or the like, is highly desirable;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Please have a scanned copy of your undergraduate diploma and valid ID ready to fill the enrollment form For more information click here

Contact us at: admissions@elearning.upeace.org

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW

Dear Students, Scholars, NGO and corporate representatives, aspiring and accomplished leaders, we are happy to announce a great opportunity to gain exposure to other cultures while expanding your social network and adding valuable interest to your resume.

We cordially invite you to join us at the Tomorrow People Organization' s Sixth Annual Education and Development Conference 2011, where you will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the importance of education and its correlation with cultural, political, social and economic settings. The Conference will pose and seek to answer questions such as:

What are educational systems like and what is the potential of educational development in different parts of the world? Is there gender/ race and class equality in access to education? What can be done to promote the importance of education? What are the secrets of successful educational systems? Where are we on the Millennium Development path as regards the goal of promoting and providing access to education for all? What can we do to move ahead?

EDC 2011 is an intensive three-day program for aspiring leaders in which participants develop their leadership, communication, and cross-cultural skills. It aims to bring together both, scholars and students as well as experienced professionals, NGO and governmental representatives willing to learn more and share their ideas and achievements linked to the importance of education and it correlation with development. It consists of four components: an introductory session, participants? presentation, panel session and discussions. The Conference covers the basics as well as the newest developments in the field of education. It begins with an analysis of different educational systems and their impact worldwide. The bulk of the Conference is on participants? presentations, to include single and comparative country studies, published works, examples from work in an organization or in the field, etc.

A special panel session will be dedicated to the role of education in creating sustainable future as this is the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005 - 2014).

Tomorrow People Organization believes in education for life and education for change. We welcome participants of all ages, but especially students and young professionals, who have most to gain from our programs in terms of human capital development and professional counseling and support. We encourage our participants to implement their newly acquired skills in practice and to share their knowledge with their colleagues and community members, thus acting as agents of positive change. Our mission is to educate global citizens'future leaders!

More information on EDC 2011 is available at: www.tomorrowpeople.org/conference.html

EDC 2011 Organizing Committee
Tomorrow People Organization
www.tomorrowpeople.org
contact@tomorrowpeo ple.org

Tel. +381 62 680 683
Fax. +381 62 680 683

“The Wood Family Trust (WFT) is a Scottish registered charity established by UK industrialist Sir Ian Wood and his family with a key objective to improve livelihoods by stimulating viable market opportunities that will in turn create jobs and generate wealth among the rural poor.

This vision is shared by Lord David Sainsbury, a well-known British businessman and former politician who is also founder of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation. Together Sir Ian and Lord Sainsbury, through their respective charitable entities, have joined resources in a coordinated effort to support transformation of the tea sector in Tanzania.

Over a six year period the Chai Project WFT/Gatsby will commit up to $9 million with the aspiration of:
1) doubling smallholder made tea production; and
2) increasing overall competitiveness of the sector.

The Project has a small core team and is moving into its implementation phase, so is seeking to recruit a Chai Project Manager to facilitate oversight of activities and communication with all stakeholders.

Main duties and responsibilities:
The Chai Project Manager would be required to assist with all activities under the Chai Project and these would include but not be limited to:-

• Performing detailed on-the-ground due diligence of proposed Chai investment grants
• Guiding the design and implementation of Chai activities
• Undertaking M&E of ongoing activities, including verification of smallholder impact
• Designing Chai Investment grants including monitoring and evaluation processes
• Providing direct support to managers in building the capacity of organizations in which we invest
• Communicating progress to all stakeholders, drafting documents, presentations etc.

Attributes/ capabilities:

• A dynamic person with a lot of energy
• A very high level of integrity, honesty and a sense of responsibility
• General knowledge and/or exposure to agriculture-based industry, preferably tea
• Familiarity with SH farmer associations or cooperatives
• Willing to undertake significant field travel in Tanzania
• Able to gain the trust and confidence of all tea industry stakeholders
• Experience of managing a portfolio of activities covering a variety of disciplines, including technical and financial M&E
• Strategic and structured thinker, focused on understanding ‘the why’ rather than ‘the what’
• Open-minded and innovative, but with a strong commercial and practical focus

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Economics, Social Sciences or Agricultural Sciences
• Fluency in English and Swahili
• At least five (5) years progressive work experience in related areas
• Computer literate, able to work comfortably with powerpoint and spreadsheets

Mode of Application:
Applicants are required to submit their CV by Friday, August 6th with contact information for at least two referees as well as a covering letter demonstrating how they meet the required experience and capabilities.
Please submit these via email to: Helen.Emukule@woodgroup.com but do not include your certificates at this stage.

The Government of Tanzania (GoT), through the Agricultural Sector Lead Ministries, namely; the Ministries of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives; Industries Trade and Marketing, Livestock Development and Fisheries, Water and Irrigation and the Prime Minister's Office - Regional Administration and Local Government, is implementing the District Agricultural Sector Investment Project (DASIP). The Project is implemented in 28 rural districts of Kagera, Kigoma, Mara, Mwanza and Shinyanga regions. The main objective of the project is to increase agricultural productivity and incomes of rural households in the project area. DASIP is a six year project whose implementation started in 2006. In order to enhance its activities, the Project intends to recruit a qualified person to fill the position of Project Engineer whose description is as follows:-

Position Title: Project Engineer

Duration: Two Years

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Location: Mwanza

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide necessary guidance to districts and Consultants in selecting sites for irrigation according to National Irrigation Master plan and provide technical advice to the consultant where necessary;
• Review reports, designs, drawings and documents related to civil works and related servIces;
• Review engineering designs and drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable technical standards, laws, regulations and technical specifications and advise the consultant accordingly;
• Provide technical advice on procurement of civil works and related services;
• Work closely with districts to secure water rights,
• Assist the Project Coordinator in planning and scheduling of civil works and related servIces;
• Facilitate preparation of bid documents and management of contracts;
• Prepare civil works progress reports and timely feedback to districts and other stakeholders;
• Execute any other job that may be assigned to himlher by the Project Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least a first degree in civil engineering, agricultural engineering or irrigation engineering with a sound training in water resources management.
• At least 10 years' experience in planning, designing and implementing irrigation schemes. Familiarity with the project area will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years experience in supervising construction and rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure,
• At least 3 years of experience in technical studies, survey and design of irrigation schemes, .
• Experience in supervising construction management of community based irrigation projects,
• Skills in water resources data analysis and management,
• At least five years experience in managing civil works contracts and related servIces;
• Registered by the Engineers' Registration Board (ERB);
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; Microsoft office excel, word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently with little supervIsIOn;
• Ability to travel extensively and work under pressure;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to show initiative and meet deadlines and
• Ability to relate to a wide range of people from all backgrounds and cultures in a helpful, courteous and sensitive manner.

APPLICATION MODE:
• Typed applications, supported by CV, copies of certificates and contact details of three referees,
• Covering letter explaining how the applicant meets the job requirements,

ELIGIBILITY:
Employees of the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives, which is the Project executing agency, are not eligible for this position.

All interested candidates should send their CV s, copies of certificates and names of three referees to;

Permanent Secretary,
Attn: Director of Administration and Human Resources.
Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives,
P.O. Box 9192, Dar es Salaam

Closing date: 4th August 2010