FOCUS ON THE GLOBAL SOUTH will be holding a series of activities as it marks its 15th year. The celebration, hosted by Focus Philippines, will kick off on January 17, with an internal seminar on Alternative Regionalisms. This will be followed by the 3-day Focus staff planning/retreat, and will culminate with a dinner party on the 20th,where the new Focus on the Global South logo and the Focus on the Philippines 2009 Yearbook will be launched.
17 January: RECLAIMING THE REGION: Developing an Alternative Regionalisms Framework and Programme (An Internal Seminar)
18-20 January: Staff Meeting/Retreat
Venue: University of the Philippines
20 January: 15 Years of Focus: Dinner and Launch
Time: 7 pm
Venue: Village Patio, 185 Maginhawa St, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
FOCUS@COP15
A Public Affair -- Radio show featuring our own Nicola Bullard and Benny Kuruvill: Download it here
Giving Developing Countries a Voice in Climate Talks -- Dorothy Guerrero: Watch the video here
Fresh Air Briefing: Focus on the Global South -- Dorothy Guerrero: Watch the video here
Call for Civil Society’s Participation
In the 2nd ASEAN Peoples’ Forum / 5th ASEAN Civil Society Conference
18-20 October 2009
Cha-am, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand
http://aseanpeoplesforum.net
Asian People's Solidarity for Climate Justice
The Gr8 Climate Sale
Video now available! To obtain a copy please contact
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The issue of climate change has come to the forefront and people both in the North and the South have been feeling the devastating effects of global warming. However, the links between the neo-liberal system and the model of over consumption to the climate crisis are not clearly stated.
Focus on the Global South is looking for a Communications Officer to be based in Bangkok, Thailand.
This recruitment comes at a time when Focus is reviewing its communications generally. Focus is therefore looking for a candidate who will work with the Communications team in revamping and reinventing the Focus communications strategy and tools.
SUMMARY OF TASKS
The position of Communications Officer will include the following responsibilities as part of the Communications team:
- Developing and implementing Focus’ communications strategy and plan in accordance with the organization’s over-all goals and objectives.
- Liaising and establishing contacts and working relationships with the media in the Asian region especially and maintain regularly updated records of media contacts
- Writing and disseminating press releases and organizing press conferences and other meetings ( such as media workshops )and interviews with the media
- Assisting in dissemination of Focus publications through various channels with the aim of reaching its target audiences
- Editing Focus articles and materials to ensure they are reader friendly and reaches out to a wider audience
- Keeping the Focus website up to date, being responsible for editorial quality on articles posted on the website, including ensuring summaries are written for video and pdf files that will help inform the website user before downloading
- Ensuring that Focus analysis and materials reach various target audiences through a variety of means including new media such as youtube, facebook and other alternative forms of media and outreach
- Working with Focus allies in ensuring campaign messages reach its intended audiences
QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate should:
- Have a university degree in journalism, communication or a related field with at least 6 years experience working in the field of journalism or communications.
- Have a strong commitment to activism for social change.
- Have excellent analytical and writing skills with the versatility to write for various audiences (general public, media, social movements, government, decision makers, academe, etc)
- Have excellent editorial skills and experience
- Be fluent and able to express his or herself effectively both in written and spoken English
- Have the ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
- Be willing to travel regularly especially in Asia
CONDITIONS
Focus offers a competitive salary plus health insurance, and other benefits package.
Two-year renewable contract, to be confirmed after six months of probation.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants are requested to send the following requirements:
- A cover letter
- Resumé
- Names and contact details of two references
- Brief mission statement: a maximum of 400 words
- Sample written work
Please send applications to
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Applications close on 30 July 2009.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by phone and/or email and will be scheduled for interview. For more information about Focus on the Global South, please go to www.focusweb.org
Focus on the Global South, a programme of development policy research, analysis and action, opens its 2009 Volunteer/Internship Program. The Focus internship is a non-salaried programme that is designed to provide exciting opportunities and exposure to highly-motivated college students, graduate students and fresh university graduates. Accepted interns/volunteers will have a chance to assist in a research on climate change.
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