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Social Development Adviser
(based in Barbados)
The Department for International Development (DFID)
is the United Kingdom Government Department responsible for promoting
development and reduction poverty. DFID is committed to the internationally
agreed target of halving the number of people in extreme poverty
by 2015 as well as to all the other Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs).
DFID Caribbean (DFIDC) has three offices in the
Caribbean: one each in Barbados, Guyana and Jamaica. The DFIDC team
works to the objectives set out in the Regional Assistance Plan
for the Caribbean, and does this through collaboration with governments,
key regional institutions, civil society, the private sector and
the wider international development community.
Applications are now being invited for the position
of Social Development Adviser (SDA), to be based in our Barbados
office. The position will be graded as an A2 Advisory Post.
As an SDA, your remit covers all areas of DFID’s
work, including:
- Bringing specific technical expertise and analysis in areas
such as poverty, accountability, inequality and social exclusion,
rights, social protection, gender and women’s empowerment,
citizenship and participation, drivers of political violence,
poverty and social impact analysis (PSIA) and the social aspects
of HIV/AIDS;
- Delivering social and political analysis of the causes, characteristics
and consequences of poverty in all its dimensions;
- Contributing to and influencing national, regional and international
policy processes so that they are rooted in best practice and
evidence-based solutions, and facilitate effective and equitable
development.
We are looking for a highly competent professional
with good teamworking and inter-personal skills. As part of the
DFIDC team, your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing advice to the programme on social protection and
social statistics;
- Working closely with the European Commission on the social
impact of trade reforms in the region;
- Working closely with the Caribbean Development Bank to help
integrate poverty reduction and social development into all
aspects of its work;
- Developing and piloting Poverty and Social Impact Assessments
methods in the Caribbean region;
- Advice to the Jamaica programme especially in relation to
the development of the Medium Term socio-economic framework;
ongoing work on citizen participation; community transformation/development;
rights and justice aspects of our work in the Security Sector;
- Advice to the Guyana programme on vulnerability, social exclusion
and social protection; participation aspects of the Poverty
Reduction Strategy;
- Providing support and advice on the implementation of DFIDC’s
Gender Equality Action Plan
- Acting as the key DFIDC link to DFID policy networks on social
development issues, and other policy networks as appropriate
or requested by the Head of DFIDC
- Representing DFID and DFIDC at regional, national or international
for and meetings, in the region and as necessary in the UK or
elsewhere.
You will be expected to contribute to policy development
and parliamentary briefings, and to provide support to project and
programme design and management.
Qualifications and Experience
You must have a first and higher degree in a subject
area relevant to social analysis (eg social anthropology, sociology,
political science, human geography, social policy/planning). You
should have proven experience of conducting social research on poverty
or development related issues. You will ideally have had at least
four years experience working as a development practitioner.
The successful candidate needs to have very strong
oral and written communication skills, and must be able to work
effectively and independently as a member of a regional team. As
well as critical thinking, judgement and creativity, s/he will also
need skills in facilitation, consultation, negotiation, influencing
and achieving results. Competence in French and/or Spanish would
be an asset.
DFID is an equal opportunities employer, but it
is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that they hold the
right to live and work in Barbados, as the jobholder will be employed
under DFID’s Staff Appointed In Country (SAIC) terms and conditions.
We expect the successful candidate to take up post in early April
2007.
Salary and other conditions of service for this
post are available on enquiry. Applications must be made only on
DFID’s prescribed application form and are available on request
by emailing a-grant@dfid.gov.uk. The closing date for applications
is 11 December 2006. Responses will be sent only to candidates short-listed
for an interview. Interviews will be held in Barbados during the
week of 15 January 2007. |
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| HIVRT Scholarships
The HIV Research Trust (HIVRT) is a charity established
by the International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection.
The trust provides resources for training in research in countries
where resources and facilities for research are scarce.
The support provided by HIVRT is in the form of
travelling scholarships which are awarded annually on the basis
of merit.
Applications for HIVRT scholarships are open until
10 November 2007 online at: http://www.iasociety.org/page_1.asp?pageId=50.
The scholarships are aimed at physicians, nurses, scientists, and
other health professionals in resource-poor settings who want to
acquire skills relevant to treatment-related research which they
can only obtain away from their place of employment. These skills
should develop a candidate's expertise and, on return, add to the
capacity of their unit to carry out research related to treatment
and prevention. The HIVRT aims to support a broad mix of disciplines.
Applicants for the scholarship need to complete
the online application form and submit the required documentation
by the deadline.
The role of the IAS is to assist the HIV Research
Trust to administer the scholarship scheme and assist in the selection
of qualified participants, based on the identified eligibility and
selection criteria.
For more information on the HIV Research Trust
and the support offered by the scholarships please email hivresearchtrust@gcc.thomson.com. |
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Consultancy For A Regional Assessment
Of Patent And Related Issues And Access To Medicines
Request for Expression of Interest
Caribbean Community Secretariat
International Development Agency/World Bank
Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV/AIDS
Date of Invitation: September 21,
2006
Grant Number: H077-0-6R
Contract/Bid Number: PANCAP/HIV/CC4PA6/6.2/06
The Caribbean Community Secretariat has received
a grant from the International Development Agency (IDA) in the amount
of US$ 9.0 million equivalent, towards the cost of the Pan Caribbean
Partnership Against HIV/AIDS project and intends to apply part of
the grant proceeds to payment under the contract for the following
consultancy service.
ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF PATENT LEGISLATION
AND REGULATION IN MEMBER STATES
The consultant/consulting firm should have expertise
and experience in the area of patent laws and specifically in the
area of the WHO TRIPS Agreement, TRIPS + Provisions, Implementation
of TRIPS flexibilities and other general issues relating to Intellectual
Property Rights and access to medicines.
The CARICOM Secretariat now invites eligible Consultants/Consulting
firms to indicate their interest in providing this service. Interesting
Consultant/Consulting firms must provide information indicating
that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description
of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability
of skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance
their qualifications.
Please note this request was initially published
on July 4, 2006. Consultants/Consulting Firms that have previously
submitted an expression of Interest need not re-submit.
A Consultant/Consulting firm will be selected in
accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s
Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by the World
Bank Borrowers, January 1997 (revised September 1997 and January
1999).
Interested Consultants/Consulting firms may view
the Terms
of Reference. Further information can also be obtained from
the following address:
Deputy Regional Coordinator, PANCAP
Email: eemmanuel@caricom.org
Tel. +592 223 5028, 5030
Expression of interest must be submitted
to the address below by 16:30hrs, Friday October 13, 2006.
Programme Manager
Administrative Service
Caribbean Community Secretariat
Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana
Fax: +592 222 0080
Email: carolc@caricom.org |
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| Consultancy For The Assessment Of The
Drug Registration System Of Caricom Countries
Request for Expression of Interest
Caribbean Community Secretariat
International Development Agency/World Bank
Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV/AIDS
Date of Invitation: September 21,
2006
Grant Number: H077-0-6R
Contract/Bid Number: PANCAP/HIV/CC4PA6/6.3/06
The Caribbean Community Secretariat has received
a grant from the International Development Agency (IDA) in the amount
of US$ 9.0 million equivalent, towards the cost of the Pan Caribbean
Partnership Against HIV/AIDS project and intends to apply part of
the grant proceeds to payment under the contract for the following
consultancy service.
ASSESSMENT OF THE DRUG REGISTRATION SYSTEM OF CARICOM
COUNTRIES
The Consultant/Consulting firm should have expertise
and experience in the area of health, specifically in the area of
pharmaceuticals and drug registration procedures. The consultant
should also be familiar with the Caribbean Region.
The CARICOM Secretariat now invites eligible Consultants/Consulting
firms to indicate their interest in providing this service. Interesting
Consultant/Consulting firms must provide information indicating
that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description
of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability
of skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance
their qualifications.
Please note this request was initially published
on July 4, 2006. Consultants/Consulting Firms that have previously
submitted an expression of Interest need not re-submit.
A Consultant/Consulting firm will be selected in
accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s
Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by the World
Bank Borrowers, January 1997 (revised September 1997 and January
1999).
Interested Consultants/Consulting firms may view
the Terms
of Reference. Further information can also be obtained from
the following address:
Deputy Regional Coordinator, PANCAP
Email: eemmanuel@caricom.org
Tel. +592 223 5028, 5030
Expression of interest must be submitted
to the address below by 16:30hrs, Friday October 13, 2006.
Programme Manager
Administrative Service
Caribbean Community Secretariat
Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana
Fax: +592 222 0080
Email: carolc@caricom.org |
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| Consultancy For The Review Of The Legal
Frameworks And The Development Of Regional Model Policies, Guidelines
And Legislation Aimed At Reducing HIV/AIDS Related Stigma And Discrimination
In Caricom Member States And The Dominican Republic
Request for Expression of Interest
Caribbean Community Secretariat
International Development Agency/World Bank
Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV/AIDS
Date of Invitation: September 21,
2006
Grant Number: H077-0-6R
Contract/Bid Number: PANCAP/HIV/CC1PA1/1.2a/06
The Caribbean Community Secretariat has received a grant from the
International Development Agency (IDA) in the amount of US$ 9.0
million equivalent, towards the cost of the Pan Caribbean Partnership
Against HIV/AIDS project and intends to apply part of the grant
proceeds to payment under the contract for the following consultancy
service.
REVIEW OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND THE DEVELOPMENT
OF REGIONAL MODEL POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND LEGISLATION AIMED AT
REDUCING HIV/AIDS RELATED STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION IN CARICOM MEMBER
STATES AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The Consultant/Consulting Firm must have experience
in coordinating and managing multi-disciplinary teams, expertise
in developing tool kits, a sound knowledge of issues related to
gender and the impact of gender relations on the transmission of
the HIV, and the role of stigma and discrimination in exacerbating
the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The Project Coordinating Unit, PANCAP now invites
eligible consultants/consulting firms to indicate their interest
in providing this service. Interesting consultant/consulting firms
must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform
the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience
in similar conditions, availability of skills among staff, etc.).
Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Please note this request was initially published
on July 31, 2006. Consultants/Consulting Firms that have previously
submitted an expression of Interest need not re-submit.
A consultant/consulting firm will be selected in
accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s
Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by the World
Bank Borrowers, January 1997 (revised September 1997 and January
1999).
Interested Consultants/Consulting firms may view
the Terms
of Reference. Further information can also be obtained from
the following address:
Deputy Regional Coordinator, PANCAP
Email: eemmanuel@caricom.org
Tel. +592 223 5028, 5030
Expression of interest must be submitted
to the address below by 16:30hrs, Friday October 13, 2006.
Programme Manager
Administrative Service
Caribbean Community Secretariat
Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana
Fax: +592 222 0080
Email: carolc@caricom.org |
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Consultancy For Anti-Stigma Toolkit For
Caribbean Countries
Request for Expression of Interest
Caribbean Community Secretariat
International Development Agency/World Bank
Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV/AIDS
Date of Invitation: September 21,
2006
Grant Number: H077-0-6R
Contract/Bid Number: PANCAP/HIV/CC1PA1/1.1/06
The Caribbean Community Secretariat has received
a grant from the International Development Agency (IDA) in the amount
of US$ 9.0 million equivalent, towards the cost of the Pan Caribbean
Partnership Against HIV/AIDS project and intends to apply part of
the grant proceeds to payment under the contract for the following
consultancy service.
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF ANTI-STIGMA TOOLKITS
The Consultant/Consulting Firm must have experience
in coordinating and managing multi-disciplinary teams, expertise
in developing tool kits, a sound knowledge of issues related to
gender and the impact of gender relations on the transmission of
the HIV, and the role of stigma and discrimination in exacerbating
the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The Project Coordinating Unit, PANCAP now invites
eligible consultants/consulting firms to indicate their interest
in providing this service. Interesting consultant/consulting firms
must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform
the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience
in similar conditions, availability of skills among staff, etc.).
Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Please note this request was initially published
on July 31, 2006. Consultants/Consulting Firms that have previously
submitted an expression of Interest need not re-submit.
A consultant/consulting firm will be selected in
accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s
Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by the World
Bank Borrowers, January 1997 (revised September 1997 and January
1999).
Interested Consultants/Consulting firms may view
the Terms
of Reference. Further information can also be obtained from
the following address:
Deputy Regional Coordinator, PANCAP
Email: eemmanuel@caricom.org
Tel. +592 223 5028, 5030
Expression of interest must be submitted
to the address below by 16:30hrs, Friday October 13, 2006.
Programme Manager
Administrative Service
Caribbean Community Secretariat
Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana
Fax: +592 222 0080
Email: carolc@caricom.org |
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