[atlarge-discuss] FYI Job Opening: WSIS Gender Caucus Co-ordinator in Geneva

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Position Title: WSIS-Gender Caucus Co-ordinator

Duty station: Geneva, Switzerland

Duration of contract: April 2003- December 2004

Reporting: WSIS-Gender Caucus Steering Committee

The Caucus Co-ordinator is responsible for coordinating the work
programme and related activities of the WSIS-Gender Caucus, including
organising its participation in the Civil Society and NGO Bureau as the
organisational focal point for women's rights and gender equality.  This
position will provide day to day management of all Caucus activities,
and lead the information sharing, outreach and capacity development
activities of the Caucus. The post holder will be expected to
demonstrate commitment to the objectives of the WSIS-Gender Caucus,
which is to ensure that gender equality perspectives are integrated in
WSIS and its outcomes, including the Plan of Action.

Main responsibilities

-	Day to day management and administration of the Gender Caucus
work programme and action 	plan, in collaboration with the GC
Steering Committee.
-	Reporting to the Steering Committee on ongoing development and
implementation of the GC 	work programme.
-	Maintaining an updated database of members and electronic and
paper archive of Caucus 	materials, in conjunction with the
electronic secretariat.
-	Providing support and input to the electronic secretariat as
required.
-	Archivist of the activities, reports and correspondence amongst
the GC members.
-	External contact for organisations interested in learning about
GC activities.
-	Moderating and chairing discussion carried out by the GC list.
This includes monitoring 	discussion topics on the list to ensure
that the issues discussed are relevant to the GC 	mission
statement. The Coordinator will also be expected to be pro-active in
identifying 	action points arising from on-line discussions.
-	Producing regular updates drawing from information collated from
the discussion in the GC 	list and other sources of information.
-	Making all arrangements for effective meetings of the Caucus
during the Summit and Prep-	Coms.
-	Working with gender advocates to organise events during WSIS and
Prep-Coms.
-	Liaison with the WSIS Executive Secretariat on all those issues
and programmes where the 	work and aims of the Caucus are
relevant, including representing the Caucus at meetings 	of the
Civil Society and NGO Bureau and ensuring that the interests of women
are promoted 	in the decisions of the Civil Society and NGO Bureau.
-	Representing the GC in managing good relationships with all
stakeholders as appropriate.
-	Fundraising to support and develop GC activities and a long-term
programme on gender and 	ICT advocacy.

Experience, abilities and skills

-	University degree or equivalent.
-	Familiarity with ICT policy environment and international
organisations involved in ICT 	sector
-	Strong gender equality advocacy and campaigning background
gained from NGO, international 	organisation, civil society or human
rights organising
-	Computer literacy and familiarity with on-line networking tools
-	The ideal candidate will be a person with proven ability to cope
with stress, a lateral 	thinker who is organised and efficient and has
good interpersonal skills
-	Ability to speak and read languages other than English an asset,
especially French.
-	Post responsibilities can be job-shared
-	Right to work and reside in Geneva a benefit

Salary and benefits will be benchmarked against scales offered by
international NGOs based in Geneva, Switzerland.

To apply, please submit an application letter with curriculum vitae to
WSIS - Gender Caucus Selection Committee by email:
recruit-wgc@wougnet.org

Applications must be received by March 31st 2003.  Postholders will be
expected to resume duties by mid April 2003 and to relocate to Geneva by
end April for the latest.

WSIS-Gender Caucus postal and physical address:


PO Box 31866
Braamfontein
2017
Johannesburg
South Africa


Sixth Floor
Braamfontein Centre
23 Jorissen Street
Braamfontein
Johannesburg
South Africa


Phone: +27-11-3392300 			   Fax:+27-11-3395912

For enquiries, please contact Gillian Marcelle on
aisgwg@worldonline.co.za

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Montreal, QC           <espresso@e-scape.net>
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"A word to the wise is sufficient. For others, use more."
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