PHA-Exch> 5 exciting job opportunities at ARROW - please circulate!
ARROW
proactive at arrow.po.my
Thu Jan 10 22:30:16 PST 2008
Dear Friends,
Please alert your networks, e-lists and partners to the following 5
exciting job opportunities at ARROW!
The *Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW)* is a
leading regional women's NGO that advocates for women's health and
rights, especially sexual and reproductive health and rights. Working in
partnership with women NGOs, our programme focuses on information and
communication, research-based policy advocacy and NGO capacity-building
in 13 countries. We are currently seeking to fill several positions and
all posts will be based in ARROW's office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
/Positions available: /
1. Programme Officer (Research, ICPD+15)
2. Programme Officer (Information & Documentation Centre)
3. Programme Officer (Women's Health and Rights Advocacy
Partnership/WHRAP -- China)
4. Assistant Programme Officer (Publications & Marketing)
5. Assistant Programme Officer (Information & Documentation)
Please see below for details and the document attached.
*Deadline for application : **Monday, 4 February 2008***
Kindest regards,
Michelle Rogers
ARROW
*_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ARROW JOB VACANCIES *
The *Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW)* is a
leading regional women's NGO that advocates for women's health and
rights, especially sexual and reproductive health and rights. Working in
partnership with women NGOs, our programme focuses on information and
communication, research-based policy advocacy and NGO capacity-building
in 13 countries. We are currently seeking to fill several positions and
all posts will be based in ARROW's office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
*1. Programme Officer (Research, ICPD+15) *
ICPD+15 is a monitoring, research and advocacy project spanning 10
countries in the region on the issue of women's sexual and reproductive
health and rights.
The suitable candidate must possess the following:
* Strong skills in research methodologies (both quantitative and
qualitative)
* Able to use her research skills to guide partners' research
* Carry out research coordination and analysis, and the ability to
create knowledge products and materials based on this;
* Develop regional partnership and alliance building, and advocacy
capacity building;
* Use log frames and other planning tools for strategic project
implementation, as well as project monitoring and evaluation,
which includes budget monitoring;
* Exhibit an in-depth understanding of sexual and reproductive
health and rights and women's issues.
* A good command of the English Language (both spoken & written)
* A demonstrated commitment to furthering women's empowerment
* Ability to work well in a team
* Able to commit at least 3 years to both the organization and the
project
*2. Programme Officer (Information & Documentation Centre) *
ARROW's IDC serves as a focal point of information for key researchers
and NGOs in the region. The suitable candidate must possess the following:
* A good command of the English Language (both spoken & written)
* A flair for seeking information, sifting through information and
repackaging information
* A good working knowledge of information technologies, is website
savvy and is able to use technology as a principal channel for
information
* A good understanding of how regional resource centers function
* An ability to strategically position ARROW as a regional resource
center and manage its information resources
* A deep and abiding interest in women's issues and sexual and
reproductive health and rights issues
* A demonstrated commitment to furthering women's empowerment
* Ability to work well in a team
* Able to commit at least 3-5 years to the organization
* Exhibit an in-depth understanding of sexual and reproductive
health and rights
*3. Programme Officer (Women's Health and Rights Advocacy
Partnership/WHRAP -- China) *
The WHRAP-China project aims to facilitate capacity-building among
partner women's organisations in China for advocacy on sexual and
reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Strategies for the current phase
of the project include partnership building and development, research
and evidence-generation on Chinese women's SRHR, information sharing and
utilization, and networking among key Chinese SRHR stakeholders.
The Programme Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation
of the project. Her tasks will include: coordinating with and
facilitating the work and capacity-building of three national NGO
partner organisations, facilitating SRHR information exchange between
and among ARROW and relevant Chinese organisations, preparation of
project reports and project planning, facilitation, monitoring and
evaluation project activities. The suitable candidate must possess the
following:
* Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights issues and
a demonstrated commitment to furthering women's empowerment
* Solid knowledge of the Chinese socio-political landscape
* Considerable experience relevant to the tasks of the post
* Ability to use log frames and other planning tools for strategic
project implementation, as well as project monitoring and
evaluation, which includes budget monitoring
* Strong analytical and writing skills
* An effective working style and ability to work both independently
or within a team
* Strong commitment and motivation to work in a non-government
organisation
* Able to commit at least 3 years to both the organization and the
project
* Able to travel extensively
* Excellent and culturally sensitive English and Mandarin
communication skills
*4. Assistant Programme Officer (Publications & Marketing) *
The main functions of this post would be to maintain the organisation's
database and provide support to the publications section. The suitable
candidate must possess the following:
* A strong command of the English Language (both spoken & written)
* A flair for strategically seeking contacts
* An ability to revamp, update and manage the organisation's database
* A deep and abiding interest in women's issues and sexual and
reproductive health and rights issues
* An ability to support event logistics and event planning
* A demonstrated commitment to furthering women's empowerment
* Ability to work well in a team
* Able to commit at least 3-5 years to the organization
*5. Assistant Programme Officer (Information & Documentation) *
The main functions of this post would be to manage ARROW's website for
the purpose of information outreach. The suitable candidate must possess
the following:
* A good command of the English Language (both spoken & written)
* A flair for seeking information, sifting through information and
repackaging information
* A good working knowledge of information technologies, is website
savvy and is able to use technology as a principal channel for
information
* An ability to learn website technology and write/manage/update
website content
* A deep and abiding interest in women's issues and sexual and
reproductive health and rights issues
* A demonstrated commitment to furthering women's empowerment
* Ability to work well in a team
* Able to commit at least 3-5 years to the organization
A minimum of three years of experience in the respective areas mentioned
above would be necessary for applicants in the Programme Officer category.
Applicants with relevant experience and appropriate qualifications
should send an application letter with CV, academic transcripts, two
work references, and samples of written work by email. Please ensure
that the application letter addresses the selection criteria.**
The Executive Director
Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women
No. 80 & 82, 3^rd Floor, Jalan Tun Sambanthan,
Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-26929913 Fax: 603-26929958
E-mail: arrow at arrow.po.my <mailto:arrow at arrow.po.my> and
norlela at arrow.po.my <mailto:norlela at arrow.po.my>
Web : www.arrow.org.my <http://www.arrow.org.my/>
*Deadline for application : **Monday, 4 February 2008***
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
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