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PART TIME SENIOR OFFICER, MATERIALS AND PROMOTION (50%)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - Switzerland
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
| Deadline: | 20 Jul 2008 |
| Organisation: | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - Switzerland |
| Location: | Switzerland |
| Type: | permanent |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | Applications for this position must be submitted using JobNet, the Federation's online application system. To register and apply please click on the link:
http://www.ifrc.org/jobs/geneva.asp Purpose of position: For Sphere to achieve its goal of improving the quality and accountability of humanitarian assistance, the Sphere handbook needs to be accessible and to be used effectively. The purpose of the Sphere Project office is therefore to increase the effective promotion, dissemination and use of the Sphere handbook. This is done by enhancing the accessibility of Sphere materials and training, and developing a multi-level communication interface (including an upgraded Sphere website) to build and reinforce knowledge and application at field level. The Senior Officer, Materials and Promotion post-holder is part of a small Geneva based team working to achieve the purpose of the Sphere Project office. Appropriate materials to support the integration of Sphere into the policy and practice of humanitarian actors, are key to ensuring the effective use of Sphere. Complementing the work of the other team members, the main purpose of this position is to manage the Sphere office's support to the development of Sphere materials (including the handbook, tools to support its use including a distance learning tool, promotional materials, and translations of these materials). This role will involve leading on the development of policy on materials to inform decisions taken by the Sphere Board. To find out more details on the position please click on the link: https://jobnet.ifrc.org/public/ and click on the position title. |
