In this section we post job and educational opportunities that exist within our SD Network, or which may be of interest to our members. Please share job and educational opportunities with us by sending information to getinvolved@susiladharma.org
Educational Opportunities
Management courses for staff of NGOs and international organisations, taking place in Geneva from February to May 2010.
Courses are for practitioners and address challenges faced by non-profit managers, leaders, and staff. These training courses help sharpening key skills and developing strategies that participants can immediately use in their work.
FEB-MAY 2010 COURSES:
15-19 February: Project Cycle Management Compact (5 days): Fast-track project management for practitioners
22-23 February: Exit Strategies: Effective Programme Disengagement (2 days): Achieving programme and project sustainability
22-26 February: Essentials of NGO Management (5 days): How to manage and lead an NGO
1-5 March: Essentials of Human Resource Management (5 days): How to lay the foundation for a solid approach in Human Resources
10-12 March: Essentials of Fundraising (3 days): How to raise funds for NGO activities
22-24 March: Improving the Effectiveness of Your Board (3 days): Essential of Non-profit Governance and Board Relations
5-9 April: Training of Trainers (5 days): How to design, deliver and follow-up a training course
12-16 April: Delivering Relief in Emergencies (5 days): Saving lives and protecting livelihoods through relief assistance
17-21 May: Project Cycle Management Compact (5 days) course in French: Fast-track project management for practitioners
24-28 May: Designing and Planning Projects (5 days): Mastering fundamental project design skills
Registration for these courses is now open. For course objectives, detailed programme, course fees and inscription, please visit www.ngoms.org/coursedates.htm. Group tariffs are available.
The NGO Management School Switzerland is a registered Swiss non-profit association based in the Geneva area. For more information about them, please visit www.ngoms.org/whoweare.htm. For more information about their team, visit www.ngoms.org/contact.htm.
Hesther Bate, who has already run two workshops on the subject, is proposing training week-ends on volunteering. These will have a full programme including testing, looking at existing projects, with real needs vs. skills offered.Sessions would include listening and interpersonal skills; cultural differences (dress, attitudes to women/youth/age); health; diet; and practical issues like visas. Participants will be asked to take part in communal tasks and to contribute a small amount financially.
If you are interested, please contact Hesther at hestherbate@googlemail.com
The Guerrand-Hermès Foundation (GHFP) is collaborating with the Sussex School of Education to offer an innovative programme in the study of Person-Centred Education (PCE) leading to an MA Education Studies. For more information, see the University of Sussex website: www.sussex.ac.uk
Job Opportunities within the SD network
Cita Buana school in Jakarta, is looking for candidates who are interested in working with Special Needs’ students.
The Sekolah Cita Buana, which is located in South Jakarta, is seeking qualified and experienced educators for the following positions:
- A Head of Department for Special Education
- A Special Education Teacher
General Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor of Psychology and/or Special Education Degree, Teaching Degree/certificate
- Having self-confidence and strong interpersonal skills to work/interact with multicultural environment/parents
- Computer literate
For full information, click here
Other Job Opportunities in Development and Humanitarian Work
For information about professional and job opportunities in the development and humanitarian sectors, you can try the following sites:
www.reliefweb.int (UN OCHA’s Relief Web Vacancies)
www.alertnet.org (Reuters AlertNet)
www.comminit.com (for mostly communication and media-related jobs)
www.eldis.org (British site with a wealth of development resources, including jobs)
www.coordinationsud.org (French site with a wealth of resources)