Announcement
JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT
CONFERENCES
AAWORD
AAWORD
- The Association of African Women for Research and Development is
looking for an Executive Secretary, As you know the headquarters is
in Dakar. AAWORD is looking for someone with a post graduate degree
in the social sciences and ten years experience in administration.
The person should also be good in formulating, conducting and evaluating
research work and have experience in fundraising,etc. etc. AAWORD
would like someone who is bilingual in English and French. If you
know anyone who will be suitable, please have them send their c.v.,
three letters of reference and three samples of published material
to:
The President
AAWORD
B.P. 15357
Dakar-Fann,
Senegal.
CODESRIA
-- Executive Secretary
The Council for the Development of
Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), based in Dakar, Senegal
invites applications from African Social Science Scholars for the position
of its Executive Secretary. This
post constitutes one of the top leadership of the CODESRIA Secretariat,
which works as a team. As such, the incumbent will be capable of:
(i) coordinating the writing of
programme proposals, funding requests and research reports:
(ii) providing intellectual leadership to research networks activities;
(iii) promoting the establishment of professional associations, working
groups and research networks;
(iv) organising and facilitating scientific round tables, meetings
and conferences in Africa;
(v) be acquainted with editing, publishing and dissemination of research
information.
Qualifications Applicants are required
to:
a. Have a strong academic background
and a long experience in research formulation, guidance, coordination
and research reporting;
b. Have a knowledge of CODESRIA and/or similar research organisations
and the ability to motivate and develop researchers and staff;
c. Possess management and administrative experience in similar research
organisations with experience and credibility in fund-raising;
d. Be well known in the African and international scientific community
for their scholarship;
e. A working knowledge (oral and written) of both French and English
is necessary.
Conditions of Service Salary
level will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of
the selected candidate and comparable with that provided for similar
positions in other international organisations. The selected candidate
will be entitled to a tax-exempt salary, post adjustment, contribution
to children's education, settlement allowance, a contributory pension
fund and health insurance. The contract lasts four years and is renewable
once.
Procedure for submission of applications:
The following are to be supplied by the applicants:
1. An application letter;
2. A detailed curriculum vitae including training and professional
experience;
3. Reference letters from three people who know the applicant's work
(including at least two resident in countries other than those of
the applicants);
4. One copy of three or four of applicant's own publications.
Reference letters should be sealed
and sent directly to CODESRIA. Independent references may be sought
out by CODESRIA as needed. All correspondence, sealed and labelled APPLICATION,
should be addressed to:
The President of the Executive Committee
CODESRIA
BP 3304
Dakar
SENEGAL
Deadline for submission of applications
is November 15th 2000. Any application received ater this date will
not be considered.
INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE
International
Conference on Gender and Equity Issues:
Humanistic
Considerations for the 21st Century
Jointly organised by: Srinakhariwirot
University, Bangkok and Salisbury State University Maryland
Venue: The
Radission Hotel Bangkok January , 4 - 6 2001.
Given the importance of equity issues
in our ever increasing global society, we invite papers covering a
wide range of topics including: American Studies, Feminist Studies,
Humanistic Studies, Law, History, Sociology, Demography, Healthcare
Psychology, Art, Theatre, Film, Gender, and Ethnicity. While the focus
is primarily on gender and equity issues, papers from other disciplines
such as Applied Linguisitics, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies
and Higher Education are also encouraged, particularly if they are
interdisciplinary in nature.
Panel proposals are also encouraged:
please list all speakers (and an outline of how the panel will be organized),
their academic affiliations, and the titles of the papers.
Abstracts (approximately 200 words)
of all papers, including panel discussions, should be submitted to the
following addresses by September 30, 2000:
Dr. Amporn Srisermbhok
Faculty of Humanities
Srinakharinwirot University
Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok 10110
Tel (662) 260-0126
Fax (662) 260-1914, 258-4118
E-mail: ampornsr@psm.swu.ac.th
Dr. Thomas L. Erskine
Fax: 410-548-2142
E-mail: tlerskine@ssu.edu
Questions should be addressed to
the above address or call
(02) 260-0126 or E-mail to: tuanta@psm.swu.ac.th
The five-star Radisson Hotel in Bangkok
will be the conference hotel. Rates of singles and doubles will be available
for approximately $55.00 per day inclusive of international breakfast,
and should conference participants wish to come early or stay after
the conference, that same rate will apply. Colleagues at Srinakharinwirot
will recommend day tours for conference attendees. N. B. for Hotel
Reservation: Please contact K. Pratsanee. We maintain the above
price from 15 Dec 2000 to 15 Jan 2001.
Pre-Registration: $120.00 includes
3 international buffet luncheons and coffee breaks for both the morning
and afternoon sessions (non-refundable). Thai officials or University
instructors: 3,500 Baht. Please send a draft or cheque, or money order
to the address above, or wire to The Thai Farmer's Bank the account
No. 0962248306.
On-site Registration: $140.00
a draft, cheque, or cash is acceptable. (non-refundable) Thai officials
or University instructors: 3,800 Baht
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