Cameroonian teachers have decided to go on strike from October 6 to 29, if the government does not ameliorate the status of teachers in the country. This is one of the major declarations made during a press conference, last Friday, in Yaounde.

Christian Aid

Christian Aid is seeking applications from individuals to lead the development and management of the organisation's programme in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania). You must have at least five years experience of international development work, including project management and have experience of working with a local organisation in the south, ideally in Africa.

Oxfam UK

The position holder will be responsible for leading the ongoing development of a humanitarian protection strategy for Oxfam's response in North Sudan. The successful applicant must have at least three years experience working on issues related to the protection of civilians during conflict and have strong familiarity with international law, namely in the area of refugee and humanitarian law.

International Rescue Committee

You will be responsible for the supervision of all programs at the field site and for IRC Sierra Leone's compliance with USAID's grant regulations and conditions. The successful applicant will have three to five years experience working overseas in a humanitarian setting and experience with implementing USAID projects.

Action Aid

Action Aid is seeking applications for the position of country director in its Nigeria programme. The holder will be responsible for managing and strengthening the organisation's work with marginalised communities which aim to help advance human rights and social justice. The successful applicant will have a proven track record in leading development programmes, advocacy activities, fundraising and organisational development.

Education officials from around the African continent unanimously support abstinence messages but argue over condom distribution at schools. While schools are under pressure to distribute condoms at schools, not one of the 12 African countries represented at a high level meeting in Durban is doing so and most education officials felt this would be inappropriate.

A new research guide to Ethiopia has been added to Forced Migration Online. It provides an overview of key information on forced migration issues, and gathers together important resources available online and elsewhere.

The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), invites applications from post-doctral African scholars for its Advanced Research Fellowship Programme for 2004. Candidates from all disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities interested in advanced research of any African social reality will be considered for this award to the value of US$10 000.

Mango provides financial management services to relief and development organisations. The link below contains information on venues and dates for Mango training for September 2004 to January 2005.

Concern Worldwide

The position holder will be responsible for the management and provision of technical support to Concern's nutrition programme in Eritrea and for the preparation of donor proposals and reports. The successful applicant will have at least three years field experience in managing emergency and on-going nutrition programmes. To apply, send your CV to:

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