[Dpo-officemanagers] FW: [IDA_CRPD_Forum] Job posting: Pacific Islands Grants Consultant at DRF [1 Attachment]
Melton Paka Tauetia
fusialofa.gm at gmail.com
Mon Oct 9 15:23:41 MDT 2017
Morning Simi
Noted
Regards
Melton Paka Tauetia
General Manager Fusialofa
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On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Simione Bula <infor at pacificdisability.org>
wrote:
> Bula All,
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> Greetings from the PDF Secretariat.
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> Please find below an email from the Disability Rights Fund (DRF) on
> employment opportunities as a Pacific Islands Grants Consultant at the DRF.
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> Please note that if you have any further queries or information please do
> not hesitate to contact DRF directly on email at
> jobs at disabilityrightsfund.org .
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> Vinaka
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> Simi
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> *Subject:* [IDA_CRPD_Forum] Job posting: Pacific Islands Grants
> Consultant at DRF [1 Attachment]
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> Hi there,
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> Please see our available job posting:
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> *Disability Rights Fund Seeks Pacific Islands Grants Consultant*
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> The Grants Consultant is an exciting new position, which will help support
> the grantmaking of the Disability Rights Fund and the Disability Rights
> Advocacy Fund in the Pacific Islands region (Cook Islands, Federated States
> of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua
> New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu). *Position
> location: Pacific Islands.*
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> *About the Disability Rights Fund and the Disability Rights Advocacy Fund*
>
> The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) is a grantmaking collaborative between
> donors and the global disability rights community that empowers persons
> with disabilities to advocate for equal rights and full participation in
> society. We resource organizations led by persons with disabilities,
> primarily in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean, that are
> leading efforts to secure rights for all. The Disability Rights Advocacy
> Fund is DRF’s sister organization, supporting advocacy for legislative
> change. The Funds – which are based on a participatory grantmaking model -
> make modest grants (USD $5,000-50,000 annually) to Disabled Persons’
> Organizations in the developing world to advance the UN Convention on the
> Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), including in implementation of
> the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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> *Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
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> - Serve as a liaison between DRF/DRAF and prospective grantees from
> the Pacific Islands to help answer questions, support the application
> process, and build relationships, including through organizing and
> participating in outreach meetings, site visits, and Grantee Convenings.
> - Liaise with the DRF/DRAF Program Director and Pacific Islands
> grantees to ensure that projects are progressing smoothly and to provide
> needed support and oversight to all grantees.
> - Maintain regular communication with Pacific Islands grantees to
> provide oversight and support and to monitor project implementation and
> progress.
> - Review grant proposals and conduct financial, risk and strategic
> analyses of proposals and applicant organizations from the Pacific Islands.
> - Prepare concise written analyses of grant proposals and funding
> recommendations for the Grantmaking and Board Committees comprised of
> advisors and donors.
> - Work closely with grants management staff on grants administration
> for all grantees in the Pacific Islands.
> - Review and analyze grantee reports and communications for M&E
> purposes, to identify technical assistance needs, and for PR purposes.
> - With the Program Director and Technical Assistance Coordinator,
> identify organizational, strategic, and movement-building support needed by
> grantees and find ways to provide or recommend support, helpful resources
> and contacts with other experts, as appropriate.
> - Work with the Program Director and Technical Assistance Coordinator
> to provide technical support to PICs grantees on specific issues relating
> to CRPD and SDG advocacy, legislative reform and other aspects of DRF
> project implementation.
> - Report on grantee achievements quarterly as part of our M&E system.
> - Organize and implement Grantee Convenings and site visits.
> - Ensure that the Pacific Islands Regional Strategy is implemented,
> assessed and revised as needed.
> - Support communications by reporting on and documenting grantee
> achievements and disability rights news in the Pacific Islands region
> - Liaise with key partners in the Pacific working on disability issues
> (Pacific Disability Forum, Regional Rights Response Team, Pacific Island
> Forum Secretariat, donors and others).
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> *Education and/or Experience*
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> - Bachelors degree in relevant field (development, disability
> studies), or equivalent with minimum 2 years of relevant experience;
> advanced degree desired.
> - Preference will be given to candidates from the nonprofit sector,
> ideally with experience at foundations
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>
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> *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*
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> - Knowledge of human rights and development in the Pacific region
> - Knowledge of civil society and human rights movements in the Pacific
> region, non-profit/NGO sector, including the disability community
> - Knowledge of international human rights system, including
> (preferred) the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
> - Knowledge of development frameworks in the region and the
> Sustainable Development Goals
> - Knowledge of climate change issues facing the region
> - Demonstrated professional written and verbal skills in English
> - Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse populations and
> across countries in the region
> - Grantmaking or grant-seeking experience preferred
> - Strong administrative and organizational skills; the ability to
> manage time efficiently
> - Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
> - Ability to travel independently
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>
>
> *Compensation *
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> This position will be 30-40 hours per week, depending on location of the
> consultant; the rate will be commensurate with hours, applicant salary
> history and experience.
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> *How to apply*
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> The Disability Rights Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly
> encourage and seek applications from women, and people of color, including
> bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the Lesbian,
> Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex communities. People with
> disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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> Please email a cover letter, resume, three references (with contact
> information and relationship), and writing sample to:
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> Lisa Adams, Program Director
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> Disability Rights Fund, Inc.
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> 89 South Street, Suite 203
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> Boston, MA 02111-2670
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> jobs at disabilityrightsfund.org (please no phone calls)
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> *Deadline: *Applications must be received by November 30, 2017.
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> Thanks,
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> Alice Phinizy
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> Finance & Operations Manager
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> Disability Rights Fund, Inc.
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> 89 South Street, Suite 203
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> Boston, MA 02111
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> e. aphinizy at disabilityrightsfund.org
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> p: +1 (857) 265-2365 <(857)%20265-2365>
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