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>Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 16:19:04 -0300
>From: "Francisco Gutierrez" <francisco.tic@gmail.com>
>Subject: Job Vacancy: Coordinator for virtual network on Information
>Technologies.
>
>Job Vacancy
>Executive Coordinator for the Regional Dialogue on the Information Society /
>Diálogo Regional sobre la Sociedad de la Información ­ DIRSI
>
>Known by its Spanish acronym, DIRSI, the Regional Dialogue on the
>Information Society is
>an international network of leading researchers and institutions concerned
>with the creation
>and dissemination of knowledge that supports effective participation in
>the Information
>Society by the poor and marginalized communities of Latin America and the
>Caribbean.
>Through its collaborative structure, DIRSI aims to become the focal point
>for research and
>learning about pro-poor ICT policies and regulation in the region,
>cultivating partnerships
>with donors, multilateral agencies, universities, regulators, and civil
>society organizations.
>DIRSI was established in November 2004 and began exploring new approaches
>and ways to
>tackle the issue of policy and regulation to promote equity in the access
>to benefits associated
>with the information society. In June 2005, DIRSI members meeting in Rio
>de Janeiro
>established the network's mission:
>To create and disseminate knowledge to support the development of policies
>that
>promote the effective participation of poor and marginalised communities of
>Latin America and the Caribbean in the information society.
>
>DIRSI is currently hiring a part-time executive coordinator to be
>responsible for overall
>network coordination; managing its daily operations; encouraging the
>exchange of
>information and knowledge among its members; overseeing the execution of
>its research and
>capacity-building activities; and facilitating the transfer of lessons
>learned and best practices
>both within the network and to the wider community of researchers, policy
>makers, and the
>public.
>
>Terms of Reference:
>In close cooperation with the DIRSI Steering Committee, the Executive
>Coordinator will
>support the development and consolidation of the network. S/he will be
>responsible for:
>· Promoting and supervising the execution of DIRSI's research,
>dissemination and
>capacity-building activities
>· Proposing and implementing strategies and plans for the internal
>functioning of the
>largely virtual network (e.g. development and
maintenance of the web platform,
>facilitating online meetings and discussions, encouraging collaborative work,
>proposing alliances and specific work groups);
>· Coordinating seminars, training activities and meetings;
>· Preparing funding proposals and liaising with funding organizations;
>· Overseeing DIRSI's publications and ensuring wide dissemination of
>research output;
>· Providing administrative support as necessary, including administration
>of funds;
>· Developing and implementing a strategic plan for the network.
>
>Requirements:
>The appropriate candidate will have:
>· General knowledge of developments and main initiatives regarding ICT
>regulation
>and the application of ICT for development in
the Latin American and Caribbean
>region, as well as broad understanding of DIRSI's main research agenda
>themes (see
>http://www.dirsi.net/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&pid=51);
>· Experience in designing knowledge management systems;
>· Ability to promote the exchange of information and knowledge within a
>virtual
>network;
>· Solid training and ability to draw up documents and written texts; to
>communicate
>with different individual and institutional representatives; to make
>presentations in
>public, as well as excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving
>skills;
>· Ability to work creatively, with minimum supervision, including working
>effectively
>and efficiently in an online environment;
>· Ability to work as part of a team and to establish good personal
>relationships,
>including maturity and sensitivity towards different individuals and
>conditions in
>varied cultural and organizational contexts.
>
>Qualifications:
>Candidates from any of the Latin America and the Caribbean countries may
>apply for this
>position. Required qualifications include:
>· Advanced university-level degree;
>· Excellent English and Spanish written and oral communication skills.
>Working
>knowledge of Portuguese and basic knowledge of French are an asset;
>· Experience with online facilitation and coordination of virtual
>communities;
>· Good knowledge of standard office productivity software (word
>processing,
>spreadsheets, presentations) and of website management software.
>
>Duration:
>Initially a part-time contract for a period of 20 months starting May 1,
>2006, and including a
>3 month probationary period.
>
>Residence:
>The work will be carried out from the selected candidate's place of
>residence, in coordination
>with the network members.
>
>Wages and work schedule:
>The position requires 25 hours per week, and remuneration will be US$1.200
>to US$1.500 per
>month depending on qualifications and experience.
>
>Selection of candidates:
>Applications ­ including a curriculum vitae and a cover letter descrribing
>the applicant's
>interest in the position ­ must be sent by e-mail to: Francisco
>Gutierrez
>(francisco.tic@gmail.com) by March 19, 2006. Confirmation of receipt of
>the application
>will be sent by e-mail.
>Candidates will be evaluated based on their academic merit and experience,
>as well as on their
>personal qualities. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for a
>telephone interview.
>
>Documents and communication of results:
>All documents received will be considered confidential and will not be
>returned to the
>applicants. The applicant selected will be notified directly no later than
>April 15, 2006.
>
>Contract initiation:
>The selected candidate should be available to begin working from his/her
>place of residence
>in May 2006.
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