[Viva] Fwd: ICW Asia Pacific Job Announcement – Regional Coordination – Contract Position

[Denise Wozniak]

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From: Sophie Brion <humanrights at iamicw.org>
Date: Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 7:08 PM
Subject: ICW Asia Pacific Job Announcement – Regional Coordination –
Contract Position
To: Denise Becker <dbecker106 at gmail.com>


8 September 2015

Securing and improving the quality of life for women living with HIV in the
Asia Pacific region through solidarity, mobilizing, organizing, advocating,
research, mentoring and raising consciousness on the issues that directly
impact our lives.
ICWAP Regional Coordination – Contract Position

The International Community of Women Living with HIV – Asia Pacific (ICWAP)
is a dynamic regional network of women living with HIV that envisions a
world where all women living with HIV live their lives free of gender
oppression, realizing and claiming our full rights inclusive of sexual,
reproductive, legal, economic and health rights. ICW Asia Pacific (ICWAP)
is the regional voice of women living with HIV and a member of the global
ICW network. We are the only network of our kind in the region. ICWAP is
comprised entirely of grassroots networks of women living with HIV at the
local and national levels in the following countries: Australia,
Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Timor, Thailand, Vietnam.

ICWAP is recruiting for a 4-month Regional Coordination Contract position
with the strong possibility of extension or a permanent position (funding
permitting) at the end of the 4-month period.

The ICWAP Regional Coordinator, will lead the administration, coordination,
communication, exchanging and reporting of ICW’s activities in the Asia
Pacific region. The ICWAP Coordinator Consultant provides coordination and
support for the effective implementation of ICW Asia Pacific’s agenda,
including mobilization of resources. This is a contracted position that
will require the individual to be based in either Chiang Mai or
Bangkok,Thailand.

*Reports to: *The Board of ICWAP

*Purpose of the ICWAP Regional Coordinator:*

   - To coordinate and implement the establishment of the ICWAP Regional
   Office;
   - To provide support to the Board of ICWAP and position new office in
   Thailand;
   - To act as the primary staff administrator for the regional office;
   and,
   - To implement quality programming and increase the visibility and
   impact of ICWAP.

Key Consultancy Roles and Responsibilities Roles

   - *Administration of regional efforts*
      - Conducting logistics required in the region for the establishment
      of an office in Thailand (location to be determined) and the day-to-day
      operations of a regional office.
      - Updating membership-related data. Working on issues related to
      membership in a coordinated fashion with the regional representatives and
      the Global Office, ensuring data confidentiality.
   - *Coordination of ICW members and regional activities *
      - Keeping members in the region regularly informed. In relation to
      the values, purpose, vision and activities of the region, in the areas of
      involvement. Providing a regular report to the group of members in the
      region on the network’s progress and developments, including information
      through ICW Global and regional electronic forums whenever possible.
      - Program Implementation: Working with the country level chapters and
      regional board and volunteers to implement ICW AP programming
and advocacy
      at the regional and global level.
      - Communication and information exchange.
      - Keeping communications and coordination of actions in a close and
      regular manner with the regional ISC representatives, the Global Office
      Focal Point and the Chair of the ICWAP.
      - Undertaking regular and systematic discussion processes with
      representatives and members in the region.
      - Working with Hothouse Design to update the web with current
      information and updates with support from the board.
   - *Link with the International Steering Committee and the Regional
   Members *
      - Supporting the Board with coordination and support for monthly
      board meetings, minutes and to conduct the business of the board.
      - Conducting effective and appropriate processes for board elections
      Preparing, calling and conducting the election process, ensuring
ICW member
      participation, inclusion and transparency with a harmonious transfer of
      knowledge from the existing regional representatives to the newly elected
      ones.
      - Liase with the Global Office.
   - *Resource Mobilization *
      - Mobilizing and managing resources for the region: Identify funding
      opportunities in partnership with the ICW AP board and develop and submit
      proposals to increase ICW AP’s resources at the regional level.
      - Grant Reporting: Manage all aspects of program monitoring and
      evaluation and grant reporting for all regional efforts.
      - Mobilising core resources for Permanent Regional Coordination
      Position and other basic organizational needs.

Responsibilities

   - Oversee, implement and coordinate regional activities
   - Provide monthly reports on progress to the Board
   - Develop and disseminate annual reports
   - Responsible for issues of financial and programmatic compliance
   - Develop for approval work plan and budget for the organization
   - Identify and seek fundraising opportunities
   - Coordinate annual face-to-face Board meetings and monthly
   teleconference calls
   - Work closely with the ICWAP regional representatives and the Global
   Advocacy Officer on capacity building activities
   - Participating in Monthly Global Advocacy Working Group teleconferences
   - Develop and implement membership related tools, guides, consent,
   confidentiality
   - Data entry
   - Social Media development
   - Newsletter logistics
   - Develop and maintain and update an ICWAP web-based membership platform
   - Work closely to engage and build the membership in Asia and the
   Pacific
   - Coordinate ICWAP campaigns and/or research activities. Assist in
   dissemination of findings, utilizing a variety of creative and regional
   appropriate methods (e.g. press conferences, roundtable discussions,
   interviews, articles, social media).
   - Participate in regional dialogue platforms including but not limited
   to the IATT monthly meetings via Skype
   - Work with regional members to ensure and coordinate representation of
   women living with HIV at all major decision making tables in the region.

Person Specification Qualifications/Education/Knowledge

*Essential*

   - Knowledge of women living with HIV and not for profit groups.

*Desirable*

   - Woman living with HIV, who is open about her status.
   - Knowledge and experience with 'key populations'.
   - ICW member and involved in ICW.

Experience Required

*Essential*

   - Program management experience (e.g. work planning, budgeting,
   monitoring and evaluation).
   - Strong women and HIV experience including programming, policy and
   relationship development.
   - Proven experience working with HIV not for profit organizations and/or
   networks.
   - Organizational development experience including capacity building and
   scale up.

*Desirable*

   - Experience of virtual/distance management within cross cultural and
   diverse environments.
   - Experience developing databases.
   - Experience with social media.
   - Experience mobilizing resources.

Abilities and Skills Required

   - 3–5 years experience in Program Management/Coordination.
   - Strong project management skills.
   - Self-starter, ability to work independently.
   - Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in
   writing.
   - Computer and Data management skills.
   - Firm commitment to the ethos of ICW.

Travel

Ability to travel frequently.
Location

Applicants can be based in either Chiang Mai or Bangkok, Thailand.
Compensation

Salary is competitive with similar positions.
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About ICWAP

The International Community of Women Living with HIV Asia Pacific was
formed exclusively for charitable purposes. ICWAP is dedicated to build the
leadership of women living with HIV and to ensure their involvement in HIV
advocacy at national, regional and international levels.

ICWAP is a community of women living with HIV in the Asia and Pacific
Region. Every member is dedicated to working to improve the quality of life
of women who are living with HIV and to make sure their rights are upheld
and respected. ICWAP was formed by and for women living with HIV and exists
as an autonomous network, associated with ICW Global, the international
network of women living with HIV throughout the world, which includes other
autonomous regional offices and a global support office.
ICWAP Purpose

   - To create a sense of solidarity and provide support for, and between,
   women living with HIV.
   - To work towards achieving full rights and freedoms particularly
   sexual, reproductive, legal, financial and health of women living with HIV,
   irrespective of any factor including, gender, culture, age, religion,
   sexuality, social or economic status, class or race.
   - To collaborate with autonomous ICW networks in different regions of
   the world to further the purpose of ICW as a whole.
   - To work in solidarity with other like minded organization and
   communities.

Values of ICW

   - *Mutual Respect*
   - *Honesty*
   - *Integrity*
   - *Confidentiality*
   - *Commitment to Advocacy*: To advocate so that the rights of women
   living with HIV/AIDS are respected and our voices heard in all global
   spaces relevant for decision making.
   - *Accountability*: ICW and its policy should be in benefit of all its
   members, regardless of age, religion, culture, sexuality, etc. ICW must be
   responsible for its actions, the use of funds and the compliance with any
   legal need.
   - *Self-determination*: As women living with HIV/AIDS, we need to
   exercise our human rights. We also need the power within ourselves through
   mutual support and self-determination.

How to apply

Please submit your letter of interest addressing the key responsibilities
and skills required, CV, a short unedited writing sample and two
professional references *by September 20th, 2015* via email to
humanrights at iamicw.org.

ICWAP is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage women
living with HIV to apply.
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