The UN has recently issued a call for applications to National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE), which includes Demography among the job categories included . Candidates should not be older than 32 years by the end of this year, have at least a first-level university degree, be fluent in either English and/or French.

In addition, they must have citizenship from one of the 35 counties listed below • Afghanistan • Angola • Antigua • Belgium • Brunei Darussalam • Comoros • Dominican Republic • Equatorial Guinea • Finland • Grenada • Iran • Japan • Liberia • Latvia • Libya • Liechtenstein • Monaco • Montenegro • Mozambique • Namibia • Nepal • Norway • Republic of Korea • Saint Lucia • Samoa • Saudi Arabia • Slovenia • Solomon Islands • Spain • Tonga • Turkey • United Arab Emirates • United Kingdom • United States of America • Yemen.

The deadline for submission of application is 19 September 2010 (no exceptions). The examinations will be held on 1 December 2010. More information, including a step-by-step guide on how to submit an application can be found at the following web addresses:
http://careers.un.org/UNCareers/tabid/65/viewtype/NCE/language/en-US/Default.aspx http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/ncrepage.htm

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PENN STATE.   Assistant or Associate Professor.  Department of Sociology.
(Demography position)

The Department of Sociology, University Park campus, invites applications for a tenure-line appointment in demography (advanced assistant or early associate) to begin in August, 2011. All areas of research specialization are welcome, especially those related to the Population Research Institute’s signature themes: health disparities, immigration and immigrant adaptation, neighborhoods and communities, and adolescence and early adulthood.  Viable candidates should have a strong publication record, a strong commitment to seeking external research support, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring graduate students.  Information regarding the department can be found at http://www.sociology.psu.edu

To apply, send a curriculum vita, the names of three references, and other supporting materials to DemogRecruit@la.psu.edu   If unable to send electronically, applications can be mailed to Chair, Demography Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, Box D-11, 211 Oswald Tower, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802-6207. Applications received by October 9, 2010 will receive full consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE &TROPICAL MEDICINE

FACULTY OF EPIDEMIOLOGY & POPULATION HEALTH

BRASS BLACKER CHAIR/READERSHIP IN DEMOGRAPHY AND HEALTH

The Department of Population Studies (formerly known as the Centre for Population Studies) is seeking a Professor/ Reader in the area of demography and health.  This is a prestigious post and the expected appointee would have an established reputation and research interests in areas related to demography and health. Such areas of research expertise and interest might include population dynamics and development; interactions between population, climate change and the environment; fertility and family planning; the measurement and explanation of mortality trends; or the demographic dimensions of inequality

The successful candidate will hold a without-duration contract and be appointed at the level of professor or reader according to qualifications and experience.

Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk
The reference for this post is BBDH.  Applications should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of 3 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.  Closing date for applications is 17 September 2010.  Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk  Please quote reference BBDH.

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Knowledge Management and Communications Director, Regional Development Research Partnership Program,
Cairo Egypt

Project/Proposal Summary:
Regional Development Research Partnership Program (RDRP) aims to assist the USAID missions in the Middle East and North Africa and local research communities in developing stronger communications and flows of information between USAID and diverse intellectual communities working on development issues in the region. The goal of the program is to support the development and dissemination of regional research, evaluations, and analyses that support USAID and other regional stakeholders and promote the improved efficiency and effectiveness of development programming in the MENA region. Focus areas include research in youth, democracy and governance, and management of natural resources. The project and staff will be based in Cairo, Egypt.
Position Summary:
The Knowledge Management and Communications Director will be responsible for assessing, designing and implementing an overall knowledge management strategy, including dissemination activities, databases, and web-portal for knowledge sharing. The KM/Communication Director will be responsible for developing creative methods to disseminate information for the projects’ stakeholders on a timely and effective manner.

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International Center for Research on Women
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Gender and Population Specialist
Washington, DC :

The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is an organization comprised of international development professionals – researchers, policy specialists and program managers committed to the creation and sharing of the needed tools, approaches and techniques that will serve as catalysts for change for women worldwide.  Due to strategic growth, ICRW currently seeks a Gender & Population Specialist.

The Gender and Population specialist will collaborate on policy-and program-relevant research examining the impact of fertility declines and contraceptive access on women’s empowerment and gender relations in developing countries, and contribute to the continued development and strengthening of an ICRW network of experts on gender and population. The incumbent will also provide technical and managerial expertise in research and programming to projects focusing on other gender and development issues (e.g., economic empowerment, reproductive health, gender-based violence) as needed.

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International Center for Research on Women
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Director, Population and Reproductive Health
Washington, DC

The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is an organization comprised of international development professionals – researchers, policy specialists and program managers committed to the creation and sharing of the needed tools, approaches and techniques that will serve as catalysts for change for women worldwide.  Due to strategic growth, ICRW currently seeks a Director, Population and Reproductive Health.

The Director, Population and Reproductive Health will serve as ICRW’s Portfolio Manager for the Population and Reproductive Health portfolio, acting as principal technical lead, fundraiser and spokesperson on this defined thematic area of work. The incumbent will build and manage a coherent and cogent portfolio of work, assuring appropriate breadth and depth of scope, inter-disciplinary dimensions when appropriate, and quality on all aspects of the work, e.g. research design, deliverables.  S/he will provide timely and relevant technical support and strategic advice to a range of clients, i.e., ICRW staff, donors, partners, governments and so on.  As Portfolio Manager, the Director will develop and execute a business development strategy for the portfolio, assuring a well managed pipeline and diversified funding base.  Travel of approximately 25% will be required.

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Director, Health Program Investments,
ELMA Philanthropies Services (U.S.), Inc. (New York, NY, USA).

Deadline for applications: Friday 4 June 2010

Position Description
The Director, Health Program Investments, a newly created position, will lead the ELMA Foundation’s grant portfolio in health in Africa in close cooperation with ELMA colleagues in New York and Cape Town. The Director, Health Program Investments, will craft a program strategy; develop high level partnerships with peer funders, businesses, government and prospective grantees, identify quality programs for potential ELMA Foundation grant support; write grant recommendations; monitor the effectiveness of ELMA funded programs, and provide overall leadership for ELMA in the health field. The ideal candidate will have command of the health sector in Africa, expert negotiation skills, excellent analytical and writing skills, grantmaking experience, knowledge of business practices, and outstanding judgment. This is a compelling opportunity for a senior professional to lead a major foundation’s grant portfolio in health, and to advance ELMA’s objectives and deepen its impact on the lives of African children and youth.

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For more information on ELMA Philanthropies, please visit www.elmaphilanthropies.org

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Demography and Population Studies Programme University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Fogarty International Centre, USA, is funding postdoctoral fellowships in the Wits Demography and Population Studies Programme through a collaboration with the University of Colorado and the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), Nairobi. The fellowships foster transition from a PhD to a professional, research or academic position in Africa. Fellowships will be awarded for one year, renewable for a second year subject to performance. Their value is US$30,000 per annum which includes a generous monthly stipend. Additional funds are available for conference travel and research.

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University of Texas at San Antonio

The Department of Demography and Organization Studies invites application for the Tenured Faculty position of Chair, Department of Demography and Organization Studies, beginning Fall 2010.  The Department of Demography and Organization Studies is located in the College of Public Policy, housed at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Downtown Campus.  The sole degree presently offered by the Department is the Ph.D. in Applied Demography.  Please review the complete advertisement for this position at http://copp.utsa.edu/college/chair-dem/. 

The University of Texas at San Antonio is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN
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Gender and Population
Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Washington, DC
ICRW is offering a post-doctoral fellowship for a social scientist with gender and population
expertise at its Washington, DC office. This fellowship is geared toward early career Ph.D.
professionals who would like to conduct research within an action research organization and
network with a wide range of experts on gender, population and development.
The fellow will work directly with the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Impact and
other DC-based research staff at ICRW who focus on international gender and population issues, as
well as with experts in this area from other organizations and academic institutions. The fellow will
make substantive contributions to a research project examining the impact of fertility decline on
women's empowerment in developing countries and participate in ICRW’s program and policyoriented
research on adolescents.

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Director for the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI)

The NIDI is a research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) engaged in the scientific study of population (demography). Its offices are located in the centre of The Hague. The institute has a staff of approximately 50 employees, most of whom  researchers. The NIDI consists of two research departments: the Social Demography Department (SoDem) and the Projections, Migration and Health Department (PMH). Much of the institute’s funding comes from project financing. In addition, the institute has various management support units that are supervised by the deputy director.

The NIDI is currently looking for a Director (m/f)

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