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Community Development are listed under the following regions:
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ARAB WORLD
Advocacy & Development Manager 52
An Advocacy and Development Manager is being sought to develop and maintain support networks internationally, plan and implement fundraising and donor management, and raise awareness and promote the work of a human rights organisation.
Duration: 2 years +
Donor Relations Officer 383
The responsibilities of the Donor Relations Officer include having a familiarity with the work and programs of the organisation, and the needs of refugee communities. Additionally, the qualified person would collate information to prepare reports for donors, write proposals for new funding and/or new areas of work, and promote services offered to the target communities. S/he must be fluent in written and spoken English, have experience in proposal writing and reporting in an NGO/charitable context and the ability to communicate and build relationships with local and international donors and supporters. Some capability in written and spoken Arabic is desirable though not essential.
Duration: Mid-term
Head of Capacity Livelihoods 789
This church-led outreach to refugees provides humanitarian assistance, spiritual guidance and encouragement to help build self-sufficiency and self-respect in preparation for repatriation, resettlement or integration into society. The head of capacity and livelihood programmes will promote an environment of personal development and self-sufficiency amongst refugees and their communities. S/he will manage and develop the existing programs whilst pursuing the strategic development of this area by establishing creative new programs that increase and improve the opportunities that the refugees have to find sustainable employment. Additionally, s/he will liaison with all areas of the organization to ensure that a holistic approach to serving refugees is maintained. The qualified person will be fluent in spoken and written English and be willing and capable of learning Arabic. Experience in managing and developing capacity building and livelihood programs is essential, as well as knowledge or experience of one or more of; vocational training programs, small business enterprises, marketing, and/or people development. The candidate will also have well-developed leadership skills in senior positions and the experience to develop the programme of work and the team.
Duration: Long-term
Head of Family Support 788
This church-led outreach to refugees provides humanitarian assistance, spiritual guidance and encouragement to help build self-sufficiency and self-respect in preparation for repatriation, resettlement or integration into society. The qualified person must demonstrate care and compassion for refugees and their communities. Duties include management of existing programs within Family Support while also pursuing their strategic development to improve the means of providing for the basic needs of refugees. The qualified person will be fluent in spoken and written English and be willing and capable of learning Arabic. Experience in managing and developing humanitarian programs that are focused on meeting the immediate and long term needs of refugee families is essential, as well as knowledge or experience of one or more of; refugee status determination, outreach to youth, and/or preschool education. The candidate will also have well-developed leadership skills in senior positions and the experience to develop the programme of work and the team.
Duration: Long-term
Social Worker 757
For a Christian international development organisation which works in partnership with local organisations that assist vulnerable, marginalised and disadvantaged people. Applications from individuals with experience of elder care, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, play specialists, social workers with experience working with troubled youth, youth workers, midwives and people with centre management experience are welcome.
Duration: Mid-term
CENTRAL ASIA
Development Worker 735
Needed for an international charitable non-profit Christian organisation that serves the people of this region through capacity building in the sectors of Health and Economic Development. The development worker would facilitate community development projects in rural areas.
Duration: Long-term
Country Director 730
An international community development organisation involved with vulnerable youth, anti-trafficking and community development have a need for someone able to lead, manage and develop programmes in accordance with the ethos and values of the organisation. The key duties of the Country Director are to provide strategic leadership, fund raise for ongoing viability, build, develop and manage the team, oversee administrative functions, and link with projects in other countries. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a team and managing projects, excellent written and spoken communication skills, including a good level of written and spoken English and Russian, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to develop and communicate vision, as well as be a strategic thinker and implementer, and have organisational management skills, including finance, HR, monitoring and evaluation, fundraising and reporting.
Duration: Long-term
Social Worker 502
A Children’s Centre is seeking a community development social worker to bring new thoughts and ideas to improve the work, assist the current social worker and other staff in their work with families in crisis through providing training and consultations. Other duties would include helping the office manager run the website and produce newsletters for stakeholders. The Centre is looking for someone who will spend time with the children, playing with them and teaching them English; someone who will bring his/her own gifts to the team. The qualified person will have previous experience in a social field, a love of children and compassion for this country.
Duration: Long-term
Regional Director 496
An organisation dedicated to positively impacting societies with compassion and integrity through relief and development programs is seeking a Regional Director to oversee the organisations projects. The qualified person will have training in community development and experience in cross-cultural management.
Duration: Long-term
Country Director 493
An organisation dedicated to positively impacting societies with compassion and integrity through relief and development programmes is seeking a Country Director to lead its work. Responsibilities would include setting strategy, and necessary qualifications include training in development/management and experience on the job, preferably in a cross-cultural setting.
Duration: Long-term
Director, Disability Work 492
An organisation dedicated to community development, preventative health and work among the disabled is seeking a director to oversee work among people with disability in three regions, focusing on community based rehabilitation, with inclusive education. Responsibilities would include ensuring the technical quality and consistency of these projects in accordance with overall strategy and to direct central disability services, advocacy and cross-organisational programmes. The qualified person will have experience in development work in the two-thirds world and management experience, as well as a recognised post-graduate degree in a related discipline.
Duration: Long-term
Technical Advisors for Disabilities 489
An organisation dedicated to community development, preventative health and work among the disabled is seeking technical advisers. Duties include identifying gaps in current knowledge or methodology and developing training to meet those needs, research in the relevant field which will be used to help direct the future of the project, facilitating and assisting in the preparation of evaluations, stimulating networking, and developing tools for measuring the projects progress. The qualified person will have training in working with those with various disabilities.
Duration: Long-term
Field Director 374
We are looking for a field director who will be chiefly responsible for the supervision of operations of our NGO’s national staff and volunteers, chairing monthly meetings of advisory committee, effective management and use of donated funds and project generated income, financial reporting, submission of Project funding proposals, mentoring and training of local staff, recruiting volunteers and national staff. The ideal applicant would have previous experience leading/working in an NGO, familiarity or experience with working and living in a cross-cultural context, proven leadership, management, and stewardship skills. Working knowledge of one or more local languages would also be a valuable asset.
Duration: Long-term
Youth Worker 341
A humanitarian organisation which operates an education/community centre in a village outside a major Central Asian city is in need of a youth worker to take an existing youth programme to the next level and beyond! Here is an opportunity for an experienced youth worker to develop local student leadership within a structured setting. There would be scope for involvement in other social development projects in the community as well.
Duration: Long-term
Social Worker 333
An experienced social worker is needed to help improve projects in local orphanages, homeless shelters and other social institutions, as well as train local staff. This organisation's vision is to connect need with resources throughout Central Asia. Flexibility for language study would be provided to improve work effectiveness and for building relationships. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in social work.
Duration: Mid-term
Community Development Worker 356
The job involves working in a team which is setting up various community development programs in some of the poorer outlying areas. Programs include health, education and small business development.
This is a voluntary position, in a friendly work environment. Visas and registration will be arranged. Support will be provided in adapting to the culture.
Term: 6 months leading to more than 1 year
Community Development Professional 339
Gather and lead interested community members through the development cycle with a view to improving their quality of life. Qualifications required: Familiar with the initiation and management of community development projects; Ability to train locals in the development process; Knowledge of the grant proposal writing process.
Term: More than 1 year
Social / Youth Worker 379
Working closely with local team, running courses in character development, stress management, leadership training and organizing recreational activities. Also helping to develop teaching materials on relevant topics. The applicant should have relevant qualifications and several years experience in social / youth work. Fluency in English and some Mandarin is preferable.
Term: More than 1 year
SOUTH ASIA
Micro-Finance Support Officer 749
A Support Officer is needed for a new micro-credit organisation that offers small loans to poor families living in the slums of a large city. The team is young and enthusiastic, but lacks administrative and marketing training and other skills. We need applicants with a passion to see the poor released from poverty, and with an understanding of the role that micro-credit can play.
Country: Pakistan
Duration: Long-term
Health Educator 103
An organisation whose overall desire it is to contribute to the transformation of families and communities in a region of North India, is recruiting a Health Educator to oversee the quality of health related educational materials and methods, and advise the leadership on activities related to health. As well, he/she would be expected to train a nurse-midwife into the post of Health Trainer. Appropriate qualifications and experience are necessary, preferably in overseas development work, as well as fluency in English.
Country: India
Duration: Long-term
Community Development Project Manager 198
To give vision and oversight to project managers
Country: Pakistan
Duration: Long-term
Water projects manager 196
To manage water projects in a poor area.
Country: Pakistan
Duration: Long-term
Water engineers 195
For water quality projects and household filters in poor neighbourhoods.
Country: Pakistan
Duration: Long-term
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Medical Doctor 116
A Christian Hospital, located in a rural area on the Burmese border, urgently requires a medical doctor for at least six months. Experience in the developing world is essential. Surgical skills would be useful but not necessary. Translation is available. The hospital has approximately 50 beds and serves a large community. It is set in a village with a vibrant Christian community which includes a Christian school, community based rehab project for the disabled, a home based care project for people living with AIDS, two churches, and a large hostel. It is a wonderful place to become immersed in a rural community.
Country: Thailand
Duration: Long-term
ESL Teachers 743
This NGO exists to relieve human suffering and develop people's capacity to improve their conditions by providing expertise in aviation, communications and learning technologies. The government has approved our flight training programme and we started training national pilots in 2011. Visas are available for two English teachers required immediately. The teachers are needed for general English classes at the beginner to intermediate level. English teaching qualifications are required and native English speakers are preferred. The term is for a minimum of one year but a longer term commitment is preferable. Individuals must be willing to get alongside motivated people in the aviation industry.
Duration: Mid-term
WEST ASIA
Counsellor 561
There is need among the expatriate community for counsellors. This country has a high attrition rate among its expatriate workers and counsellors can help stem the flow. There are also enormous needs in the local community which could be addressed by a qualified counsellor. This job could be done through the local or international church, independently, or through a newly opened retreat centre.
Duration: Long-term
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