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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Please note that this is a re-posting, with an extended deadline and revised job description. The Halifax Initiative, a Canadian Coalition for global Economic Democracy, is seeking a Coordinator. This position, located in Ottawa, is a key strategic resource to the coalition and will work in tandem with another co-ordinator, based in Vancouver. The Halifax Initiative, is a coalition of Canadian development, faith and environmental organizations, whose mandate is to monitor the policies and practices of the International Financial Institutions and advocate for their reform in the pursuit of social justice, environmental sustainability and strengthening civil societies. This is done primarily, in collaboration with international NGOs, through advocacy and public education activities regarding the IMF, World Bank and IFIs and through education and advocacy across Canada regarding Canadian Government policy. Position summary: reporting to the Management Committee, and under the general direction of the Coalition, the incumbent is responsible for the overall support for the coalition, including logistics and preparation, support to planning, budgeting and monitoring, research, policy analysis and coordination of activities/projects as assigned. Summary of Qualifications: must be well-organized with exceptional communication skills, notably in media and government relations; knowledge of Canadian government and global economic and/or environmental policy issues; ability to work well under pressure independently and as part of a team; bilingualism a strong asset. Terms and conditions: this is a contract position based on a 4 day work week with a salary of $29,000 (including GST) plus benefits. Applications: please send your resume no later than May 18, 1998 to: CUSO c/o Canada Programme 2255 Carling Avenue, Suite 400 Ottawa, Ontario K2B 1A6 Fax (613) 829-7996. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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