Job opening: Information Project Manager: GDNet
Global Development Network and Institute of Development
Studies, Sussex
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LINKING DEVELOPMENT RESEARCHERS WORLDWIDE
IDS is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual
for the post of IDS Project Manager for GDNet, an ambitious
online information initiative being developed by the Global Development
Network (GDN).
Working as part of an international team, the role will involve
managing and taking forward the IDS components of the project which
include hosting the GDNet website, developing a series of online directories
and related knowledge sharing tools, and implementing a
decentralised regional approach to content creation and network building.
This is a hands-on role demanding excellent facilitation and
teamworking skills, and the ability and enthusiasm to work
with partners around the world to build alliances and create together a
network of institutes and individuals committed to sharing
development research online.
It will require strong all round communication skills, a good working
knowledge of the internet, and a solid grounding in development.
Familiarity with the development research environment,
particularly in a Southern context, would be and advantage.
For more information on GDN visit: http://www.gdnet.org/
The IDS pilot site for GDNet is at: http://www.ids.ac.uk/gdn/
Duration: 3 years
Salary: £23-29,000
Closing date: 13 September 2001
Interview date: 26 September 2001
Applications on official form only to:
Personnel Office
Institute of Development Studies
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9RE
Confidential Fax and Answerphone: 01273-674553 [Int +44 1273]
E-mail : [log in to unmask]
These Further Particulars are also available on the IDS web site at
http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/news/recruit/index.html
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community
regardless of race, sex, disability, HIV/AIDS, sexuality and age
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