International Job Listings - April 17, 2009

HUMANITARIAN REFORM OFFICERIn September 2008, a consortium of 7 international humanitarian NGOs (ActionAid, CARE, CAFOD, Oxfam, International Rescue Committee, ICVA and Save the Children UK) received a 2 million GBP award fr ... read more >

GOVERNANCE ADVISORThe DRC is going through a complex and multi-faceted crisis. CARE response focuses on various aspects of this crisis and addresses the causes of poverty through emergency as well as various long-te ... read more >

FACE-T0-FACE RECRUITERThe role of Face-to-Face Recruiter IS to recruit NEW donors to CARE. These new donors must be inspired to commit to regular monthly gifts. This is an outdoor based position. Recruiters ... read more >

FINANCE CONTROLLER FINANCE CONTROLLER The Finance Controller is responsible for the country office day-to-day financial operations. S/He organizes and provides quality financial ... read more >

PROJECT MANAGER, COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE AND CIVIC PARTICIPATIONCARE Rwanda is seeking a Project Manager to lead a specific component of an anticipated 3-year, USAID-funded program to strengthen civic participation. The Project Manager would play a lead role ... read more >

CHIEF OF PARTY-BANGLADESHCARE is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead a 4 ¼ year program which will strengthen and support the national response in preventing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Bangladesh . The COP, in c ... read more >

CHIEF OF PARTY- LIBERIACARE USA is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead a 5yr, $11Million USD Civil Society USAID funded program in Liberia to support rigorous capacity building efforts for Civil S ... read more >

COMPLIANCE COORDINATORMake a difference where it matters in a rewarding career with the leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE seeks a highly motivated Compliance Coordinator for the off ... read more >

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL COMPLIANCEFounded in 1945 to provide relief to survivors of World War II, CARE is one of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations, committed to helping families in poor comm ... read more >

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS-ATLANTACARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world to escape poverty. We are looki ... read more >

GIFTS PLANNING OFFICERCARE seeks a seasoned , independent and motivated self-starter to focus strategically on securing deferred and complex major gifts through the cultivating high potential ... read more >

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS-NEW YORKJob Description: CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world ... read more >

SR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT -CORPORATE FUNDRAISINGJob Description: CARE seeks a seasoned, independent and motivated self-starter to help the Atlanta team focus strategically on securing major gifts and cultivating high level d ... read more >

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS-SAN FRANCISCOCARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world to escape poverty. We are looking for a ... read more >

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTDo you want your work to make a difference? This is the job for you! Join a dynamic team working together to end world poverty. If you are extremely motivated, driven, and energetic ... read more >

COUNTRY DIRECTORCARE is seeking an experienced Country Director with a sound understanding of the current realities of the West African region to lead the Niger program. Based in Niamey, the Country Director ... read more >

CONSTRUCTION COORDINATORCARE is seeking a Construction Coordinator to oversee construction and rehabilitation activities of Tuugane Program in Maniema. These activities are related primarily to health (health centers, hos ... read more >

SOMALIA NGO CONSORTIUM FOCAL POINTThe Somalia Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Consortium Focal Point supports the work of the international and national NGO registered members. The Focal Point will manage the Consor ... read more >

STAFF AND PROGRAM SECURITY COORDINATORCARE is seeking a Staff and Programme Security Coordinator to advise primarily the Somalia Country Office on how to reduce risks faced by CARE personnel, assets and programs. In addition to working ... read more >

STAFF AND PROGRAM SECURITY ADVISORCARE is seeking a Staff and Programme Security Advisor to advise Country Offices on how to reduce risks faced by CARE personnel, assets and programs. This will be achieved by, but not limited ... read more >

DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS [DGR] Make a difference where it matters in a rewarding career with the leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE seeks a Director of Government Relations [DGR ... read more >

SENIOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT ANALYSTJob Description: Make a difference where it matters in a rewarding career with the leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE seeks a Senior Customer Support A ... read more >

Fighting Age Discrimination - Tips for New and Mature Workers

By: Dawn Rasmussen
Pathfinder Writing and Careers
Portland, Oregon, United States

Let’s say you’ve been a dynamic student at your high school, and have a volunteering portfolio that would be the envy of many professionals currently on the job market. Graduation is just a few months away, and you’re looking to the future and your first job. You send résumé after résumé out, with no results. Or… what if you are a mid-level manager who has been in the workplace more than 20 years, and have a work history listed going back 25 years. Same feedback… no interviews. What is exactly going on here?

And more importantly, if this sounds like your situation, what do you do to address it? Most employers will deny it, but age discrimination is rampant. On the younger end of the spectrum, some employers think that new entrants to the workplace are too young, green, inexperienced and immature. Or, that these younger workers will be goofing on Facebook or MySpace every time they are near a computer. This perception does an incredible disservice to the young adults who have worked hard to build an impressive portfolio that sometimes can outshine that of a mid-career worker.

The opportunities for leadership development, skills training and community service are so much more abundant now for students and young adults than ever previously available. This has resulted in more highly skilled and knowledgeable workers who are increasingly competitive in the workplace. Conversely, on the other more mature end of the spectrum, experienced managers have had the opportunity to gain wisdom and knowledge from trial-and-error, and are battle-tested. But some employers see more mature workers as a possible salary liability, operating under the assumption that these prospective employees have higher salary demands, and this would lead to strained budgets.

One way to work around the age discrimination issue (at least until the interview, when the prospective employer sees the interviewee in person) is to neutralize a résumé to avoid disclosing clues as to how old you are. Here are some ways to do this:

1) Evaluate your email address: Is your email address reflective of how old you are, what year you were born, when you graduated? Or is it topical, especially with pop culture? How old do you think the person would be who had this as the first part of their email address: ‘barrymanilowfan’? Or ‘Janes1953’? Or ‘lindsaylohanBFF’. These are all clues as to the age of the applicant. Stick with your name and random numbers or letters after as a professional email address.

2) What does your voicemail or answering machine message say? Is it professional? Or does it have music going on in the background and you are trying to be ‘cool’?

3) Listing education in your résumé: Unless you are going into a scientific, technical or educational field, your academic background should be listed later in your résumé... And don’t list your GPA or year that you graduated- these are other dead age giveaways. I’ve found that many college or school career centers tell students to list it first- which screams to a prospective employer: “Look! This is the most important thing I’ve ever done in my life- so far!” If you list it later, it provides the feel that this is something you’ve done, but you have had some other relevant experience that is also important.

4) How many years of work should you list on your résumé? The ‘sweet spot’ of employment time listed on a résumé should be between 15-20 years. Anything more than that, then you are also screaming out “I’ve been around for a really long time!” Think about it in these terms (and I have had many clients who have been loath to drop off a really important accomplishment from 25 years ago): How relevant is that accomplishment today? An employer might look at that and think: “Wow, you did that 25 years ago- how come you don’t have any more of them like that within the last five years- what’s the matter- losing your edge?” Keeping current on your work history and not dwelling on things far in the past is essential to keeping yourself competitive.

5) If you are just entering the workplace, you can combine your work and volunteer experience into a section called “RELEVANT HISTORY” which can encapsulate the skills and experience you have gained – which allows an employer to see the breadth of what you are capable of achieving.

The key is to think about your own value proposition: If you are a younger worker, then you offer a prospective employer a fresh perspective, new ideas and enthusiasm. More mature workers offer companies maturity, life experience, being in touch with their intuition and have proven their mettle on the battleground.

Each generation has a unique proposition to offer employers, and it is important to focus on continuing your education to build knowledge and skills, getting involved in industry associations, trade shows, business groups and memberships, and maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude. These are all important factors that are immediately reflected on your résumé, and can help skirt around age issues and allow employers to focus on the value that you would offer them as a new asset to their company.

La chaîne de télévision "VoxAfrica" recrute

Voxafrica, la première télévision panafricaine, bilingue et indépendante, qui émet depuis Mai 2008 sur satellite en Afrique et sur http://www.voxafrica.com/ est à la recherche de nouveaux talents pour agrandir son équipe.

Nous recherchons des journalistes dynamiques, expérimentés et dotés d’un réel charisme. Des personnes capables de produire des reportages, des enquêtes, d’animer des débats de société ou des émissions d’information en y apportant une touche d’originalité et de créativité susceptible de faire la différence dans le marché audiovisuel actuel.

Nous sommes particulierement interessés par des individus motivés qui possèdent une bonne connaissance de l’actualité africaine et des enjeux du monde contemporain. Les domaines de compétence recherchés couvrent la politique, la culture, le sport, l’économie et l'histoire. Les candidats doivent posséder un sens aigü de la responsabilité éditoriale et adhérer aux valeurs éthiques de la Compagnie.

Le bilinguisme (anglais-français) et la connaissance des normes juridiques de l’audiovisuel sont des atouts importants. Pour postuler, veuillez nous envoyer un CV, une lettre de motivation, un lien internet de votre bande démo (si disponible), une photo (pour les présentateurs) à: careers@voxafrica.com ou par poste à: Voxafrica, Battersea Studios,80 Silverthorne Road,Londres SW8 3HE,Royaume UNI

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