Building a Global Conscience

Global Conscience Initiative was registered in 2004 as an independent non-profit association under the laws of the Republic of Cameroon. To continue the success achieved to date, Global Conscience is recruiting a Volunteer Program Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable management experience in a multi-cultural, grassroots NGO.

Key performance areas will include:

• Overall leadership and operational management,

• Oversee all programme run by the organisation including special projects,

• Strategic planning, framework development and budget planning

• Programme and personnel reporting to board

• Promote visibility and leadership of Global Conscience by encouraging and supporting the creation and maintenance of international, national and divisional networks working on peace, human rights, democracy and governance;

• Meeting with Judges and other officials of the Court, Inter-Governmental Organisations and government officials, as well as other key persons to promote Global Conscience’s goals;

• Business growth and attracting new members;

• Developing partnerships and organising events and opportunities that benefit the organisation;

• Manage annual meetings and other initiatives in conjunction with partners; Competencies

• Interpersonal, teamwork, cross-cultural awareness and stress tolerance, innovation and excellent communication skills, oral and written, English (French is a bonus)

• A few years of progressive responsible experience in management, advocacy and network building is an advantage;

• Knowledge and familiarity with the International, the African and the Cameroonian human rights systems;

• Familiarity with integrating legal and campaign strategies;

• Ability to interact with NGOs, government officials and intergovernmental organisations with professionalism, tact, diplomacy and cultural sensitivity;

• Skilled at prioritising, multi tasking and responding to changing priorities;

• Demonstrated experience in personnel and project management;

• Dynamism, self-motivation, independence; integrity, professionalism;

• Strong commitment to international justice.

Requirements

• A Degree in Law, International Relations or other relevant field; specialisation in Human Rights or Humanitarian Law would be an advantage;

• Willingness to take on a year contract, subject to renewal

How to Apply

Submit a relevant CV accompanied by one-page motivation letter in MS Word format to Samba Churchill, CEO of Global Conscience, via email at info@gcicameroon.org not later than 25 September 2009. If you experience any difficulties in submitting an application or have a question, please send an email to gci269@gmail.com

Buea, September 1, 2009

Over 15 Journalists and media students from Buea attented the GCI Media Watch Project’s first workshop last week. The workshop can be said to have been well received.

The workshop on August 28 at the function room at GCI headquarters in Buea, covered a range of topics under basic news writing skills, including constructing an introductory paragraph, choosing an angle and where to find sources.

All attendees said they gained some learning from the workshop, and appreciated the materials handed out, which included CDs containing articles and advice on writing, among them the Reuters handbook of journalism.

Most attendees said they would look at implementing changes in their writing. Some added that they would like some more practical exercises next time.

Taking this into consideration, GCI plans for its next workshop sessions to be on interview techniques which will include practical exercises such as role play and interview preparation.

This second workshop is likely to be at the end of September.