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Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 16:44:04 -0700
From: Sandra Chait <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Fw: [WASAN] FW: BIC JOB ANNOUNCEMENT!!! AFRICA PROGRAM - PLEASE
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See job announcement below - Sandra
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> INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION SEEKS ENVIRONMENTAL/SOCIAL ACTIVIST TO WORK
> ON AFRICA REGION
>
> The Bank Information Center is a non-governmental organization working
> to support the efforts of citizens in developing countries to influence
> the projects and policies of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs),
> such as the World Bank Group. BIC provides information that enables NGOs
> to address the social and environmental impacts of MDB lending.  BIC
> also works towards democratizing the international financial
> institutions by promoting reforms that foster information disclosure,
> citizen participation, and public accountability. The Bank Information
> Center is seeking to hire an Africa Project Coordinator to join our
> team.
>
> BIC's Africa Program will support African organizations that are working
> to defend the rights of communities and the integrity of local
> ecosystems within the context of World Bank -financed infrastructure and
> extractive industry projects. The Africa Program also provides timely
> information regarding new and potentially controversial projects and
> responds to requests for information about World Bank Group operations.
>
> The Africa Project Coordinator will focus on gathering and providing
> information related to the work of the World Bank Group in Africa.
> Amongst other things, this will include: outreach activities directed at
> organizations, journalists and individuals working on environmental,
> human rights and economic justice issues; responding to requests for
> information from African and international organizations; and drafting
> and disseminating information on potentially problematic World Bank
> Group projects and policies. The Africa Project Coordinator will also
> assist the African Program Manager in carrying out research and advocacy
> related to problematic projects and policies on the continent.
>
> Preferred qualifications include: an undergraduate degree; an
> understanding of historical and contemporary political-economic issues
> in Africa, including the role of the international financial
> institutions; work experience in Africa or on Africa-related issues,
> including a familiarity with human rights and environmental issues on
> the continent; an ability to communicate with individuals from diverse
> cultural, educational and professional backgrounds; a strong commitment
> to social change; strong analytical and writing skills; English
> proficiency is a must, French proficiency is highly desirable and
> Portuguese or Kiswahili proficiency is also a plus; computer skills,
> including basic understanding of "html" and experience developing
> databases; ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize well under
> time pressure; ability to follow through on tasks, strong attention to
> detail; good sense of humor and flexibility; and willingness to travel.
>
> The Africa Project Coordinator assists and is supervised by the Africa
> Program Manager. The salary range will be in the low to mid 30s.
> Benefits are excellent.  BIC is an equal opportunity employer. Resumes
> should be sent to Graham Saul at the Bank Information Center along with
> a cover letter that explains your motivations in seeking this position.
> Send applications to: Graham Saul, Bank Information Center, 733 15th
> Street NW, DC 20005, USA. Or by fax to: (202) 737-1155. Or by E-mail to
> [log in to unmask] The deadline for applications is July 31, 2002. No
> phone calls please. www.bicusa.org
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