Each year the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)sponsors the National AIDS Update Conference in the United States. The next conference will be held April 10-13, 2005, in Oakland, California. A limited number of scholarships to travel to and attend the conference will be available to people working in HIV and AIDS around the world. Those working in African countries are invited to submit an application for free travel, hotel, and registration. Applicants should be prepared to give a presentation on their work. Scholarship applications will be available after October 15 and can be accessed two ways:
* If you have internet access, you can find a description of the conference and the scholarship application on: http://www.nauc.org
* If you do not have internet access, please request the information by writing to: Robert Giannesca amfAR 120 Wall Street, 13th Floor New York, NY 10005, USA

ICD is looking to recruit two development workers to work with a range of local NGOs, LNGOs, in Somaliland assisting in building their capacity and specific skills for community development activities.

Somaliland: Capacity building advisor
The postholder should have a degree level education or equivalent in a relevant discipline as well as education/training in specific aspects of community development. A minimum of three years experience in an advisory capacity with NGOs and proven experience in training/facilitation are essential. Of particular importance is the ability to network and knowledge of at least one of the above mentioned project themes. Knowledge of NGO capacity building and organisational development and NGOs roles in community development are essential. A flexible and culturally sensitive approach to work in a Somali/Islamic environment is essential.

Somaliland: Advocacy trainer
The postholder should have a relevant qualification plus a minimum three years experience within the NGO sector. Proven experience of designing, implementing and monitoring an advocacy programme, and knowledge of capacity building within the NGO/CBO sectors are essential. Of particular importance is the ability to network at policy levels and knowledge of at least one priority area (human rights, women's leadership, conflict prevention and peace building). A flexible and culturally sensitive approach to work in a Somali/Islamic environment is essential. Only completed applications will be considered. Please do not send CVs. Job descriptions and an application form can be downloaded from www.ciir.org (see section " jobs @ CIIR"). Closing date: 4 November 2004; Interviews: November.