MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH ASSOCIATE-Philippines
Focus on the Global South Philippines Programme is in need of a MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH ASSOCIATE to join a team working on various thematic programmes – deglobalization and trade, the commons, alter- natives, peace and security and climate justice.
Focus on the Global South is looking for a Communications Coordinator (CC) to be based in New Delhi, India for a full time position.
We are looking for a candidate to join a team working on various thematic programmes – deglobalisation and trade, the commons, alternatives, peace and democracy and climate justice. The CC will play a key role alongwith our Communications team in revamping and reinventing Focus’ communications strategy and tools.
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
A Programme of Development Policy Research, Analysis and action
Bangkok Office
Vacancy for an Activist Researcher Position
Focus on the Global South – Thailand Programme (Focus) is in need of a new staff to join its Reclaiming the Commons thematic programme.
POSITION
The position is located in our Bangkok office. The main work is to undertake research projects to support the ongoing programs and campaigns in the areas of agri-business, natural resources, and trade justice.
The areas of particular interest are: food and natural resources allocation and state policies including transnational corporations’ role in Thailand and the Mekong region.
The researcher will work closely with the Thailand Country Co-ordinator and the Co-ordinator of the Reclaiming the Commons thematic programme, and other Focus staff. His/her research outputs will support Focus' engagement
with networks, campaign coalitions, peoples' movements and other NGOs. He/She will assist in the advocacy networking and partnership building of the Thailand and the Reclaiming the Commons thematic programmes, and will be encouraged to be involved in the regional and international initiatives with which Focus on the Global South is actively engaging.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong academic background in political economy, agriculture, politics or relevant social sciences.
- Strong commitment to activism for social change.
- At least two years of relevant work experience in research or social justice advocacy. Experience in campaigning and/or organising would be an advantage.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills. Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Native level command in reading, writing and speaking Thai
- Good communication and administrative skills, and computer skill in word processing, spreadsheets, data base and e-mail applications.
- Knowledge of Mekong languages, especially Khmer or Lao, or familiarity with the Mekong region would be a strong advantage.
- Willingness and ability to travel within Thailand and in the Mekong region on work assignments, especially on field research trips.
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.
APPLICATIONS
Please send your letter of application, CV, two samples of your writing (one in English and one in Thai), and the names of two referees by email to Soontaree Nakaviroj at
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marked "Application: Activist_Researcher".
For more information about Focus, see our website http://focusweb.org
or write to Jacques-chai Chomthongdi
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Applications close on 15 July 2009.
An initial round of interviews will be conducted by phone. Short-listed
applicants may be interviewed in Bangkok.
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.
The initiative People’s Agenda for Alternative Regionalisms, involves regional alliances such as Hemispheric Social Alliance (Latin America), Southern African People’s Solidarity Network- SAPSN (Southern Africa), Solidarity for Asian People’s Advocacy – SAPA (South East Asia), People’s SAARC (South Asia) as well as organisations and networks in Europe, including Transnational Institute (TNI), that struggle for “Another Europe”. These networks and the organisations part of them, share a strong commitment on the need to RECLAIM the regions, RECREATE the processes of regional integration and ADVANCE people-centered regional alternatives.
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