Job opening

The Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) is looking for a BURMA PROGRAM AND MANILA LIAISON OFFICE COORDINATOR who will be based in its Manila Liaison office in Quezon City, Philippines.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will be primarily responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of campaigns, lobby activities, internships and exchanges on Burma. You will concurrently manage IIDs Manila Liaison office.

Duties and responsibilities:
- Develop, lead and manage IIDs campaigns and lobby initiatives on Burma
- Effectively and efficiently monitor and evaluate the program, manage its resources and maintain its partnerships
- Coordinate the internship and exchange program on Burma
- Prepare program project proposals and reports
- Represent the Executive Director / IID in official functions in Manila
- Supervise the staff of the Burma program and the Manila Liaison office
- Implement Manila activities of other IID programs
- Liaise with IIDs Manila-based Board members and partners

Person Specification:

Essentia
l- At least 5 years experience in campaign and advocacy work with a national, regional or international NGO
- Experience in managing a campaign or advocacy program, including planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation- Familiar with current Burma issues as well as other IID concerns
- Experience in personnel management
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent network-building skills
- Highly motivated, initiative, resourceful and flexible
- Can work effectively with a team- Willing to travel abroad
- Computer literate

Desirable
- Advance studies in any social science or related field
- Knowledge in ASEAN regional socio-political situation specifically on Burma issues, and other global concerns especially that affect peoples of the South
- Experience in liaising with media
- Competitive writing skills

Submit application and comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae to:
The Executive Director
Initiatives for International Dialogue
27 Galaxy Street, GSIS Heights
Matina, Davao City,Philippines

Fax: (63)(82) 2992052E-mail: admin@iidnet.org

DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2005

For information about IID, visit www.iidnet.org.