Africa:Radio Netherland Training Centre (RNTC): Call for proposals

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Oct 07, 2004

Deadline:1 November 2004

Radio Nederland Training Centre (RNTC) supports and encourages the effective use of media for development and education by promoting professionalisation through training and consultancy for people working in, for or with media in developing countries. RNTC is calling for proposals from radio and television programme-makers and internet producers in developing countries.

Comic Relief condemned over Burma link

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Oct 07, 2004

One of Britain's best-known charities was today condemned for entering into a partnership with a firm linked to the military dictatorship in Burma. Human rights organisation the Burma Campaign UK slammed Comic Relief, the charity behind Red Nose Day, after it emerged the charity would be working on the event with delivery company DHL, which is in a joint venture with the Burmese government.

USA: Programme Specialist, Economic Security and Rights

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Oct 07, 2004

Closing date: October 13, 2004.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of UNIFEM's Africa Section, the Programme Specialist will provide analytical, technical and managerial support to the Section and to the Regional Programme Directors (RPDs) in the Africa Region. The Programme Specialist will be responsible for programme/project development and management in collaboration with the RPDs and the relevant Thematic Advisers. Job expertise: Gender Programme Duration of initial contrac...read more

Uganda: Humanitarian Programme Coordinator

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Oct 07, 2004

Oxfam GB Uganda is looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to provide leadership and support to a large humanitarian programme. You do not necessarily have a particular technical background, but you do understand the kind of technical support needed to mobilize resources and ensure high quality programmes. In particular, you will consciously consider issues like gender and HIV/AIDS in programming, and be able to take into account the long-term impacts of the work we do. Reference N...read more

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Uganda: Africa Human Rights Defenders Coordinator

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Oct 07, 2004

Closing date: October 22, 2004.
The Human Rights Defender Co-ordinator will be co-ordinating AI's program of work for the protection of Human Rights Defenders in Africa. You will need first hand knowledge of a least one sub-region in Africa coupled with exposure to African human rights issues and project management experience. Location: Africa Regional Office, Kampala, Uganda. Duration: Permanent contract Ref. no: AFR/04/09

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Africa: Economic Report on Africa 2004 published, highlights trade

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Sep 30, 2004

Entitled "Unlocking Africa's Trade Potential", this year's Economic Report on Africa (ERA 2004) argues that in order to boost growth and poverty reduction in Africa, countries will have to apply dynamic trade policies, alongside gradual and targeted liberalization schemes. Mauritius, South Africa, Namibia, and Tunisia are cited as Africa's most competitive nations.

Netherlands: ICC Associate Analyst

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Sep 30, 2004

The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is hiring Associate Analysts for its Investigations Division. The job consists basically in analyzing information and evidence on the crimes within the competence of the Court (genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes). Although the job description is focused on law enforcement, the broader nature of international crimes may allow room to consider profiles of research, law and social sciences.

Sudan: Renewed fighting reported in South Darfur

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Sep 30, 2004

Renewed fighting in South Darfur State has reportedly driven at least 5,000 people from their homes in the last three days, non-governmental organisations operating in the area said on Tuesday. The displaced, they added, were now seeking shelter under trees and waiting without food, water or shelter.

Africa: Commonwealth to Help Improve Quality of Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Sep 30, 2004

There is a pressing need to improve teaching skills in Sub-Saharan Africa. A 'brain drain' of teachers taking their skills elsewhere, combined with the effects of HIV/AIDS infection on the teaching profession, is holding back development of education in the region. The Higher Education at the Secretariat is collaborating with the Commonwealth of Learning, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Commonwealth Centre for Education to assist member countries as they implement policie...read more

Ghana to host Pan Africa committee conference

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Oct 07, 2004

The "Pan-African in the 21st century" Conference aims at bringing African Americans from the Diaspora to push the objectives of Pan-Africanism forward, and will be held in Accra from September 30 to October 3. It will develop workable programme of action that addresses the need of Africans through out the world in nation-building and international reparation issues and Business economic development for the Africa continent.

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