UN WOMEN: GENDER CONSULTANT / AFRICAN COORDINATOR Location : Las Palmas, SPAIN Application Deadline : 20-May-11 Type of Contract : Other Post Level : Other Languages Required : English French Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Jun-2011 Duration of Initial Contract : 6 months Refer a Friend Apply Now Background UN Women´s regional project office in the Canary Islands (RPOCI) hosts the Secretariat of the African Spanish … [Read more...]
UNDP – Jobs with April 2011 Deadlines for Application
April 14, 2011 by
Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on 17 April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization. She is also the Chair of the United Nations Development Group, a committee consisting of the heads of all UN funds, programmes and departments working on development issues. Prior to her appointment with UNDP, Helen Clark served for nine years as Prime Minister of New Zealand, … [Read more...]
Holly Allender – Job Loyalty: It’s a Two-Way Street
February 15, 2011 by
Job Loyalty: It’s a Two-Way Street Show Your Dedication When I first entered the workforce at age sixteen, I was paid hourly. I did my work, and at the end of my shift, I left. I never gave a second thought to staying late. I figured if I did my job and did it well, I was showing my loyalty, abilities and eagerness to remain a part of the company. These were primarily summer jobs, and I wasn’t looking to move up in the company. Over the years, I learned to balance my workload and the … [Read more...]
Perry Yeatman, Kraft Foods, S.V.P. – "Power of Women"
February 2, 2011 by
"Make women the focus of our work in Africa" Perry Yeatman, senior vice president of Kraft Foods, gives her thoughts on the "Power of Women" in the fight against hunger and recalls a popular American saying: " If you want to get a job done, give it to a busy woman. " Yeatman was one of 15 women from the worlds of business, politics and aid who gathered in the WFP tent on Friday to find innovative approaches to helping women fight hunger. WFP Executive Director … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship Week 2011 – Take Action!
January 1, 2011 by
Get involved in the next Apprenticeship Week, which takes place from Monday 7 to Friday 11 February 2011. Our joint aim will be to highlight the talents and skills of apprentices and celebrate the value of Apprenticeships. This section has information on the themes, ideas and suggestions for activities as well as the toolkit. Don’t forget to let us know what you are planning. We can make sure your events are promoted on the Apprenticeship website and help you to get media coverage … [Read more...]
Un Women – seeking Assistant Secretary-General, Policy and Programme Bureau – JOB VACANCY!
December 20, 2010 by
Job Vacancy: Assistant Secretary-General, Policy and Programme Bureau December 2010 | Job Vacancies Application Deadline: 15 January 2011 UN Women is seeking candidates for the post of Assistant Secretary-General (ASG), Policy and Programme Bureau. The ASG is responsible for establishing the direction and exercising leadership in providing the substantive content of documentation produced to support the intergovernmental process, as well as proposing new strategic approaches for UN … [Read more...]
Get Working NOW – The Longest Journey begins with Step 1
September 18, 2010 by
The Longest Journey begins with Step 1 Welcome to the OppCourse as I call it in short form. Everyday it gets built out a little more, and in a month we hope to launch, so have a look around, sign up as a member, and definitely come back! – Frank Abrams, zenPeak Recruiters (September 2010) Membership is FREE today! REGISTER HERE: http://www.opportunitytrainingcourse.com/oppcourse/start-here/ … [Read more...]
