Message-ID: <3405B5C3.4D9A@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu> Date: Thu, 28 Aug 1997 13:30:43 -0400 From: Martin McKellar <mailto:wid1@NERVM.NERDC.UFL.EDU> Subject: (no subject) To: mailto:INTDEV-L@URIACC.URI.EDU
WorldWID Announces Special Recruitment for Fellowship Opportunity in Morocco
WorldWID Fellowship in Girls Education in Morocco
The WorldWID Fellows Program is recruiting a specialist in Girls Education for a one-year Fellowship program that will consist of a brief training and orientation in Florida and/or Washington, D.C. followed by a field placement with the USAID Mission in Morocco.
The WorldWID Fellows Program is managed by the University of Florida under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development, Global Bureau, Office of Women in Development. The goal of the program is to increase the number of U.S. citizens with technical expertise and gender analytical skills that can be used in the implementation of U.S. foreign assistance programs. Persons with highly developed skills relevant to the strategic areas of the USAID are encouraged to apply. Those areas are: economic growth; democracy and governance, including human rights; environment; girls education; and population, health, and nutrition.
WorldWID Fellows are usually selected for training programs that begin in January and in June. This recruitment, however, is outside our regular schedule. The successful applicant will already have some knowledge of the field of women in development (WID) / gender and development (GAD) and experience in Girls Education. Applicants should also be prepared to begin participation in the program as soon as possible, preferably before the end of November 1997.
The successful applicant will receive a monthly stipend of $2,500. Domestic and international travel to the field Mission is covered under program, as well as one-half of the Fellow's personal health insurance premium. In addition, the Fellow receives medical evacuation insurance and reimbursement for some costs associated with the program. In some cases, Missions provide housing, although we currently do not have this information for the Morocco placement.
Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
- Masters or Doctorate in Education (such as educational policy and planning, educational economics, educational anthropology, educational administration, international education) or a related social science field; - Demonstrated expertise and technical knowledge of educational systems, methods, models, and approaches (highly desirable); - Ability to work in a team; to take leadership when necessary, and ability to deal with competing priorities; - Excellent English writing skills; ability to work in the French language; - Experience working in a developing country OR strong commitment and willingness to do so, OR comparable experience in U.S. working with disadvantaged communities; - United States citizenship; - Knowledge of Arabic and/or Islamic cultures; - Knowledge and/or experience in the field of WID or GAD; - Willingness to begin this assignment as soon as possible.
If you are interested in applying for this WorldWID Fellowship, send - a detailed resume of your educational and professional experience; - a letter addressing the qualifications listed above, including - the date you are available to begin the fellowship, and - the length of time you are available.
All materials and inquiries should be sent to:
Dr. Martin McKellar, Recruitment Coordinator WorldWID Fellows Program University of Florida, Office of International Studies and Programs 123 Tigert Hall, Box 113225 Gainesville, FL 32611-3225 Phone 352/392-9386; Fax 352/392-8379: E-mail mailto:wid1@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu
All communications about this placement should be with the WorldWID Fellows Program. Applicants should NOT contact USAID overseas Missions or offices in Washington, D.C. Selection will be made as soon as we identify a pool of acceptable candidates.