[Kictanet] Job opening at APC: Africa ICT policy advocacy coordinator

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Job opening at APC: Africa ICT policy advocacy coordinator

BERLIN, Germany -- Job opening at APC: Africa ICT policy advocacy 
coordinator

APC has played a role with other stakeholders in advocacy for the reduction 
of
the cost of international connectivity in Africa. This regional strategy has
focused on the East and Southern African Submarine Cable System (EASSy) and 
the
SAT3/SAFE/WASC cable for West Africa. The advocacy work focuses on bringing 
a
civil society perspective to bear on the policy and regulatory structure of
these initiatives. It requires tracking the issues, engaging regional policy
institutions and stakeholders in government, NEPAD, international 
institutions,
regulators, the private sector, civil society, research centres and the 
media.
It also involves disseminating research and information on the issues at 
stake
as well as scanning the horizon for emerging issues related to information 
and
communications for development and internet governance in Africa, and making
connections with global policy forums like the Global Alliance for ICT and
Development (GAID) and the Internet Governance Forum (IGF).

The Africa information and communication technology (ICT) policy advocacy
coordinator is responsible for the coordination and tracking of all ICT
advocacy issues within the region and engaging all stakeholders.

Application deadline: Tuesday, 31 January 2007, 15:00 UTC

Start date: As soon as possible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
.    Develop and implement the APC regional ICT policy advocacy strategy 
with
regard to information and communication technology and development, and
internet governance
.    Work closely with the Africa ICT policy monitor coordinator and the 
Africa
ICT policy researcher to jointly develop research and information 
dissemination
strategies
.    Network and participate in regional ICT policy processes and with key
regional policy institutions and stakeholders in government, NEPAD,
international institutions, the private sector, civil society, research
centres, regulators and the media in Africa
.    Report and document regional advocacy initiatives
.    Participate in the global APC policy programme strategy regarding the
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and the Global Alliance on ICT and 
Development
(GAID)

JOB REQUIREMENTS
.    Excellent project management skills
.    Knowledge of ICT policy advocacy issues in the region, as well as 
globally
.    Experience of working in networks and managing partnerships
.    Experience in information management and dissemination
.    Work experience in an international context
.    Online work experience
.    Good presentation skills
.    Ability to work as part of a team
.    Ability to communicate in English and French (written and verbal)
.    Live in Africa

Additional desirable qualities include:
.    Familiarity with ICT-based civil society networks like the APC

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Africa ICT policy advocacy coordinator reports to the communication and
information policy programme manager and works closely with other members of
the team. Most of the work will take place in online discussion spaces, 
email
groups and mailing lists.

LOCATION AND WORK CONDITIONS
The successful applicant is expected to provide his/her own computer, have
access to the internet and a fax machine and work during normal office 
hours.
While much of the work will take place online, some travel to meetings,
conferences and workshops, within Africa and internationally, is expected.

REMUNERATION
This is a full time, one year fixed term/renewable contract.

Remuneration is based on APC's salary scale for the position and includes an
adjustment that will reflect the cost of living of the successful 
applicant's
country of residence. For more information on the salary range, contact
jobs at apc.org.

ABOUT APC
The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is an international 
network
of civil society organisations dedicated to empowering and supporting groups 
and
individuals working for peace, human rights, development and protection of 
the
environment, through the strategic use of information and communication
technologies (ICTs), including the internet.
For more information about APC, visit: http://www.apc.org

HOW TO APPLY
Send a covering letter and detailed CV (as an attachment) which include the
following information:
.    A description of your interest in working with APC in this position
.    Your experience related to the job requirements listed above
.    Where you live
.    A rating of the languages you speak and write
.    A description of your computer skills
.    Experience of working in networks and managing partnerships
.    Work experience in an international context
.    Online work experience
.    Other information you think might be of importance to our assessment of
your application
.    Three (3) references: names, relationship and their contact details.

Please send this information via email to jobs at apc.org with the subject 
line:
"Africa ICT policy advocacy coordinator".

Application deadline: Tuesday, 31 January 2007, 15:00 UTC

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any
applications received with viruses will be disqualified automatically.

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