Monday, December 7, 2009

[pima.nius] Global Focus Aotearoa Development Work Update 6 December 2009

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Welcome to our new look Development Work update. Dev-Zone is now Global Focus Aotearoa.

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A. GLOBAL FOCUS AOTEAROA SELECTION

* A measure of the future: Women's sexual and reproductive risk index for the Pacific

This resource aims to provide Pacific policy makers and sexual and reproductive rights advocates with a powerful tool for understanding and overcoming the barriers to good health that Pacific Island women continue to face. (Family Planning International, Secretariat of the Pacific Community and Population Action International, November 2009) (read more)

* Climate change: Are women the solution?

A UN report says that women are the key to helping countries prepare for climate change and mitigating the damage. (CSM, November 2009) (read more)

* Global Focus Aotearoa Library Survey

Global Focus Aotearoa is currently undertaking an evaluation of our library service and it would be great to get your feedback. If you have 5 minutes, we would would appreciate you giving us your thoughts. By completing the survey fully, you can go in the draw to win a Fairtrade goodie basket (NZ residents only). (read more)

* Linking growth and poverty reduction in Papua New Guinea

The author examines the relationship between economic growth and poverty in Papua New Guinea. Using a new analytical framework, he explains why the 'poverty dividend' from growth is often small and what can be done to increase it. (by Laurence Chandy, Lowy Institute, September 2009) (read more)

* Ownership and the donor-recipient relationships [PDF 451KB]

At the centre of the Paris declaration on Aid Effectiveness is the idea of country ownership. It is meant to change the situation in many aid dependent African countries where donors dominate decision-making over which policies are adopted, how aid is spent, and what conditions are attached to its release. This article assesses the impact of recent aid reforms to put ownership into practice. (Lindsay Whitfield, DIIS, 2009) (read more)

* Satellite solutions

This feature article, written by members of the UN Operational Satellite Applications (UNOSAT) programme, outlines how satellite technology can improve emergency relief after a natural disaster. (read more)

B. NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1. ADVOCACY & CAMPAIGNS

Head of International Institutions Advocacy, International Alert, London, Worldwide

Research and Monitoring Manager, Publish What You Fund, London, United Kingdom

2. CAPACITY BUILDING

Deputy Director, New Initiatives and Capacity Building, Population Services International, Washington, DC, United States

3. HEALTH

Budget/Fiscal Analyst, Health Alliance International, Seattle, WA, United States

Country Director, Merlin, Nairobi , Africa - Sub-Saharan

Health Advisor, Concern Worldwide, Niamey with regular travel to Tahoua, Niger

Nutrition Assessment Manager , Pakistan: Expat Position Only, Action Against Hunger, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan

Regional Director - Pacific Asia, Marie Stopes International Australia, Melbourne, Australia, Australia

Water , Sanitation and Hygiene Assessment Manager , Pakistan: Expat Position Only, Action Against Hunger, North-West Frontier Province, Worldwide

B. NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1. ADVOCACY & CAMPAIGNS

Head of International Institutions Advocacy, International Alert, London, Worldwide

You have a talent for synthesising different ideas and inputs into a high level advocacy strategy. You understand how incremental changes b...

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Research and Monitoring Manager, Publish What You Fund, London, United Kingdom

Job Summary: Growing team campaigning globally on aid transparency seeks flexible, experienced team-member leading our research and monitor...

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2. CAPACITY BUILDING

Deputy Director, New Initiatives and Capacity Building, Population Services International, Washington, DC, United States

PSI Research & Metrics (R&M) seeks a Deputy Director for New Initiatives and Capacity Building to be based in Washington, DC. The Deputy Di...

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3. HEALTH

Budget/Fiscal Analyst, Health Alliance International, Seattle, WA, United States

Responsibilities - Perform budget analysis duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and OFM regulatio...

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Country Director, Merlin, Nairobi , Africa - Sub-Saharan

Programme: Kenya and Somalia Responsible To: Regional Programmes Manager (RPM) at London Head Office (HO) Works With: All Merlin and Non-Me...

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Health Advisor, Concern Worldwide, Niamey with regular travel to Tahoua, Niger

We are recruiting for a Health Advisor in Niger Job Location: Niger, Niamey with regular trips to the programmes in Tahoua Length: 2 year...

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Nutrition Assessment Manager , Pakistan: Expat Position Only, Action Against Hunger, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan

Job Objectives: Only Expatriate Position General objective: To evaluate the nutrition situation and opportunities in North-West Frontier...

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Regional Director - Pacific Asia, Marie Stopes International Australia, Melbourne, Australia, Australia

MSIA is seeking an experienced leader to manage our Pacific Asia programme team in our Melbourne support office. Core responsibilities incl...

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Water , Sanitation and Hygiene Assessment Manager , Pakistan: Expat Position Only, Action Against Hunger, North-West Frontier Province, Worldwide

Job Type: Employment Job Location: Field Directing HQ: Action Against Hunger - USA Job Duration: 2mths Language(s): English Minimum Exp...

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Na matou noa, na

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