AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE

The following occupational groups are the areas for which the organization recruits.

Administration

Positions in the field of administration provide a variety of day-to-day support services for the substantive activities of the Organization. Staff in this occupational group are involved in the planning and management of human and material resources, in the recruitment and training of staff and in the administration of personnel matters. They liaise with programme managers and financial planners, as well as secure a wide range of goods and services required by the United Nations.

Economics

Positions in the field of economics include a wide variety of specializations, such as designing and conducting research in various economic areas; development of economic models for long-range forecasting and development strategies; and planning, developing and monitoring technical assistance projects. An increasingly prominent area of activity is the field of sustainable development and capacity building.

Electronic Data Processing

Positions in this occupation relate to a wide range of assignments in the areas of data processing, telecommunications and infrastructure support. These assignments consist of feasibility studies, systems analysis, systems development and implementation, local and wide-area network implementation and support, electronic messaging, setting of hardware and software standards, and operations support.

Finance

Positions in the field of finance relate to a wide range of specializations, such as accounting, auditing, financial analysis, and treasury. Staff in the accounting field perform accounting functions for the regular budget as well as the peace-keeping budget of the United Nations and a variety of trust funds. Auditors are responsible for audit functions for the full range of United Nations activities. The United Nations Treasurer is responsible for managing and investing the United Nations Pension Fund. Financial analysts provide information and advice, and respond to inquiries o­n financial matters to the major bodies of the United Nations and to Member States.

Language and related work

Positions in this occupation group are found in the following areas: Translation, Interpretation, Editing, Verbatim Reporting, and Proofreading in the six official languages which are: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. The services of interpreters are needed in the meetings of all UN bodies. Proficient in at least three official languages, interpreters are put to the test every day as they quickly and accurately convert statements from o­ne language to another, often without the benefit of the written text. Translators also required to be proficient in three languages and work o­n reports, resolutions and official communiques in social, political, technical, financial and other fields. Teams of verbatim reporters prepare written records of meetings of the most important UN organs. Editors ensure the accuracy and conformity of documents and publications to UN style and form. Terminologists establish and ensure the application of Un terminological standards, while copy preparers and proofreaders are responsible for the typographic processing of United Nations documents and publications (including those produced by computer-assisted processes) and for their accuracy and compliance with UN publishing standards, spelling conventions, etc.

Legal and related work

Positions in this field require experience in a wide range of specializations in law and may be involved in o­ne or more of the following activities: preparation of opinions and studies o­n the interpretation of the United Nations Charter and the rules of international law; progressive development, codification and harmonization of international law; providing advice o­n commercial matters dealing with claims of an international or a private law character; responding to the needs of the Member States in dealing with legal, political, economic, scientific, technical and environmental aspects of the law of the sea and marine affairs; representation of the Secretary-General before the International Court of Justice and in the settlements of claims.

Library

The services provided include management of an archival collection of United Nations documents and publications and in-house production and processing of data. This information is used by delegates, Permanent Missions, United Nations staff members, as well as by specialized researchers, while enabling all librarians in the United Nations system to function as a user-oriented network. The UN libraries also support the world-wide network of depository libraries, which assist in disseminating United Nations information.

Public information

Positions in the field of public information involve a wide range of activities in the areas of production of United Nations press releases and information materials, both in print and o­n-line. The assignments may include providing all official coverage of United Nations meetings, conferences, and programmes for delegations, the media and Non-Governmental Organizations at Headquarters and around the world; the production of thematically-integrated publications, radio, television, video, and photographic products that are thematically-integrated. Other major activities comprise the handling of promotion campaigns and media coverage of at international conferences and observances, special events, conducting public tours and responding to public inquiries.

Social development

Positions in this field comprise a wide range of assignments concerned with a variety of social and humanitarian areas, such as crime prevention, criminal justice, narcotics control, institutional development and popular participation, social integration and welfare, promotion of equality of men and women, rural development, as well as issues of importance to youth, the aging, and the disabled. Demography and population science are other important areas in this field. An increasingly prominent area of activity is the field of environmental protection.

Statistics

Positions in this field contribute to the overall goal of increasing the availability and use of relevant, timely and reliable statistics for national and international planning and action. They also contribute to the development, expansion, improvement and maintenance of cost-effective statistical capabilities through the formulation and the improvement of sound statistical methodologies. Furthermore, assignments in this area are responsible for enhancing the collection and dissemination of statistics in numerous fields, promoting the coordination of international statistical work, and producing the international statistical series, which includes: national accounts, prices, international trade, population, social indicators, environment, industry, energy, transport, and housing.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Languages

The working languages of the Secretariat are English and French. The official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Salary and benefits

The Organization offers attractive remuneration packages and benefits. Starting salaries are based upon academic and professional qualifications, as well as the level of the post. The base salary scales are set by the General Assembly. There is also a post adjustment element based o­n the cost of living and the rate of exchange of local currency vis-…-vis the United States dollar at each duty station.

Staff members are expected to serve at various duty stations during the course of their careers. Staff serving away from their home countries receive an assignment allowance. An education grant and dependency allowance are paid for each eligible child. Staff members may also be eligible for rental subsidy. Other benefits include: paid annual leave, sick leave nd home leave; contributory health, dental and group life insurance coverage; and various shipping, travel and installation allowances related to appointments to and transfer between duty stations. Staff members with regular appointments contribute to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund. The monthly contribution is tied to salary level as determined by the United Nations General Assembly.

Diversity

Article 101 of the United Nations Charter stipulates that "The paramount consideration in the employment of the staff and in the determination of the conditions of service shall be the necessity f securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard shall be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff o­n as wide a geographical basis as possible". Moreover, the Charter contains the principle of equality of men and women as it relates to the recruitment of all staff. Accordingly, the General Assembly has set out clear directives aimed at promoting the appointment of women as o­ne of the objectives of the recruitment policy, with a view to achieving a more equitable balance of men and women in the Secretariat, particularly in top management positions. In order to attain the latter goal, equally qualified women will be given preference in recruitment. The United Nations also strongly encourages the participation of women experts and consultants in its technical cooperation programmes.

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS

Junior professionals (P1/P2) and professionals (P3) are recruited through National Competitive Recruitment Examinations. The examinations are organized as a matter of priority in countries that are inadequately represented among the staff of the ecretariat. The examinations are administered in a number of occupational groups, including administration, economics, electronic data processing, finance, legal affairs, library, political affairs, public information, social development, and tatistics. In order to qualify for P1/P2 positions, a candidate ust possess a first level university degree and be 32 years of age or younger. For P3 positions, a candidate must possess an advanced university degree, four years of professional experience, and be 39 years of age or younger. Fluency in either English or French is required for both P1/P2s and P3s. All those who meet these crieteria and believe in the purposes and ideals of the United Nations are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should contact:

LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS

Examinations are held to establish a roster of qualified candidates from which to fill language positions. The frequency of the examinations varies according to the needs of the Organization. Candidates for translator positions are required to translate from at least two of the six official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). Candidates for interpreter positions are required to interpret simultaneously into o­ne of the six official languages and must have full auditory comprehension of at least two other official languages. Interested candidates should contact:

RECRUITMENT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGHER LEVEL POSTS

It is the general policy of the United Nations to announce all vacancies other than those at the entry level. In filling these vacancies, special efforts are made to recruit from as wide a geographic area as possible, in order to achieve, as closely as possible, equitable representation among Member States. To be considered for these posts, candidates must possess an advanced university degree, in addition to relevant professional experience. Normally, a minimum of of six years of professional experience is required. Information o­n currently vacant positions is available at Headquarters, United Nations Information Centres throughout the world and other offices of the United Nations family (e.g. UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF). Moreover, information may be obtained from the Foreign Ministry of the respective Member States and certain educational and/or professional institutions (e.g. universities, women's associations, etc.). In order to identify the best and the brightest, the Organization utilizes competitive recruitment methods such as assessment centres. The Secretariat maintains a computerized roster of qualified candidates for these posts. Interested candidates should contact:

RECRUITMENT FOR PEACE-KEEPING OPERATIONS

In order to fulfil its primary peace-keeping role, the United Nations is involved in a number of operations established in different regions of the world, known as United Nations Peace-keeping Operations. Aside from the widely known "blue helmets", which are military forces provided directly by the Member States of the United Nations, these operations also rely o­n civilian staff for a wide variety of functions ranging from monitoring the observance of human rights to managing human or material resources. These operations provide significant opportunities for a number of professionals with a variety of professional backgrounds.

In general, positions are offered in the following fields: political affairs, legal affairs, human rights, election monitoring, humanitarian assistance, public information, general administration, procurement, logistics, civil engineering, and electronic data processing.

Qualifications

We seek professionals with proven track records in o­ne of the above-mentioned fields. Minimum requirements for mission service are an advanced university degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline, four years of relevant professional experience and fluency in English and/or French. Fluency in additional languages, such as Arabic, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish, as well as working experience in developing countries, constitute a definite advantage.

Applicants must be in excellent health and prepared to work in hardship areas under difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions. They must also be available at short notice. It should be noted that most missions are classified as "non-family" duty stations. The compensation package includes salary and an appropriate mission subsistence allowance, which has been established to cover living expenses while at that duty station.

The United Nations Office of Human Resources Management maintains a computerized roster o­n which candidatures are kept active for assignments to Peace-keeping Operations. Interested applicants may obtain an application form from, or submit their curriculum vitae to, the following address:

PROJECT PERSONNEL

The United Nations programmes of technical cooperation are administered by the United Nations and the specialized agencies in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme. Requests from developing countries for technical assistance are distributed among the participating organizations o­n the basis of their main fields of specialization.

The UN Secretariat is concerned with the areas of economic development, social development, population, human settlements, statistics, natural resources, transportation, public administration, trade and development, environment, and other technical fields. Generally, the requests are for senior advisers. Experts are required to have reached a high professional standing after long experience in their fields of specialization. Interested candidates should contact:

UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

The United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme is offered to students enrolled in graduate school, with a view to promoting a better understanding of major problems confronting the world and giving them an insight into how the United Nations attempts to find solutions to these problems. The programme consists of three two-month periods throughout the year: mid-January to mid-March, mid-May to mid-July, and mid-September to mid-November. As the UN has no provision in its budget to pay interns, all costs connected with internships must be borne by the students concerned or by their sponsoring institutions or governments. Interested candidates should contact:

SPECIALIZED AGENCIES

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CARE is o­ne of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations, committed to helping families in poor communities improve their lives and achieve lasting victories over poverty. Founded in 1945 to provide relief to survivors of World War II, CARE quickly became a trusted vehicle for the compassion and generosity of millions. Our reach and mission have greatly evolved and expanded since. Today, CARE International is a confederation of 11 CARE organizations that strives to be a global force and partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty.

CARE works with poor communities in more than 70 countries around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty. We look at the big picture of poverty, and go beyond the symptoms to confront underlying causes. With a broad range of programs based o­n empowerment, equity and sustainability, CARE seeks to tap human potential and leverage the power of individuals and communities to unleash a vast force for progress.

Click here for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Our Mission
Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. We facilitate lasting change by:

• Strengthening capacity for self-help
• Providing economic opportunity
• Delivering relief in emergencies
• Influencing policy decisions at all levels
• Addressing discrimination in all its forms
  

Guided by the aspirations of local communities, we pursue our mission with both excellence and compassion because the people whom we serve deserve nothing less.

Our Board of Directors
CARE's board of directors is the organization's governing body, elected by the members at an annual meeting. All members are responsible for gaining a basic understanding and initiating action in support of CARE's mission, goals and programs. This includes assisting in expanding CARE's outreach and increasing its visibility and donor support. All board members are volunteers and serve without compensation.

Our Executive Team
The board of directors appoints CARE's president, treasurer and secretary. The president appoints the rest of CARE's executive team, including chief of staff and senior vice presidents of finance, IT and administration; human resources; program; and external relations.

Our History
CARE is o­ne of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations, committed to helping families in poor communities improve their lives and achieve lasting victories over poverty. Founded in 1945 to provide relief to survivors of World War II, CARE quickly became a trusted vehicle for the compassion and generosity of millions. Click here to read more about the history of CARE.

CARE HEADQUARTERS
151 Ellis Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-2440
USA
Tel: 1-404-681-2552, 1-800-521-CARE
Fax: 1-404-577-5977
E-mail: info@care.org
Web site: http://www.careusa.org/
Peter D. Bell, President

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Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit ecumenical Christian housing organization working in more than 80 countries. We seek to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness worldwide and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. HFH builds simple, decent and affordable shelter in partnership with those in need through a self-help program. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.

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Habitat has built more than 175,000 houses around the world, providing more than 750,000 people in more than 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter. HFHI was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller along with his wife Linda.

How does it work?
Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit, financed with affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat houses.

Habitat is not a giveaway program. In addition to a down payment and the monthly mortgage payments, homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor -- sweat equity -- into building their Habitat house and the houses of others.

What does a Habitat house cost?
Throughout the world, the cost of houses varies from as little as $800 in some developing countries to an average of $46,600 in the United States.

Habitat houses are affordable for low-income families because there is no profit included in the sale price and no interest charged o­n the mortgage. Mortgage length varies from seven to 30 years.

What are Habitat affiliates?
Habitat for Humanity's work is accomplished at the community level by affiliates -- independent, locally run, nonprofit organizations. Each affiliate coordinates all aspects of Habitat home building in its local area -- fund raising, building site selection, partner family selection and support, house construction and mortgage servicing.

Habitat for Humanity International's headquarters, located in Americus, Ga., USA, provides information, training and a variety of other support services to Habitat affiliates worldwide.

All Habitat affiliates are asked to "tithe" -- to give 10 percent of their contributions to fund house-building work in other nations. Tithing provides much-needed funds for international building, and it also gives affiliates the opportunity to demonstrate the spirit of Christian partnership. In 2001, U.S. affiliates tithed $9.04 million to support Habitat's work overseas. Some affiliates in developing countries also receive funding grants from Habitat for Humanity International.

Where does Habitat for Humanity operate?
Habitat is a worldwide, grass-roots movement. There are more than 2,100 active affiliates in 100 countries, including all 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. Use our affiliate search to find Habitat affiliates in your area.

See our Habitat Affiliates Worldwide section for information o­n each country in which Habitat is at work, including progress reports, project descriptions and affordable housing needs.

How are the partner families selected?
Families in need of decent shelter apply to local Habitat affiliates. The affiliate's family selection committee chooses homeowners based o­n their level of need, their willingness to become partners in the program and their ability to repay the no-interest loan. Every affiliate follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing the families who receive Habitat houses.

If your family, or a family you know, is in need of decent, affordable housing, contact the Habitat affiliate nearest you. If you're not sure where a local Habitat affiliate might be, use our search engine to find the names and phone numbers of affiliates in your area, or contact the Habitat help line at (800)422-4828, ext. 2551 or 2552. Your local affiliate can give you information o­n the availability, size, costs and sweat-equity requirements for Habitat houses in your area, as well as information o­n the application process.

How are donations distributed and used?
Donations, whether to a local Habitat affiliate or to HFHI, are used as designated by the donor. Gifts received by HFHI that are designated to a specific affiliate or building project are forwarded to that affiliate or project. Undesignated gifts are used where most needed and for administrative expenses. HFHI's most recent audited financial statement is available o­nline.

Who controls and manages Habitat for Humanity International?
An ecumenical, international board of directors determines policy and oversees and guides the mission of Habitat for Humanity International. Board members are dedicated volunteers who are deeply concerned about the problems of poverty housing around the world.

The HFHI headquarters office operates with an administrative staff, assisted by a core group of professional and support employees and supplemented by long-term and short-term volunteers. Each Habitat for Humanity affiliate is managed by its own local volunteer board.

How does Habitat work with the government?
Habitat for Humanity International is not a government agency, nor does it accept government funds for the construction of houses. However, Habitat considers all levels of government and governmental agencies important partners in its mission to eliminate poverty housing. We encourage governments to do what they can to help alleviate the suffering of all those who have no decent, adequate place to live.

Habitat for Humanity welcomes partnerships with governments to help "set the stage" for the construction of houses. Stage-setting funding and gifts might include land, houses for rehabilitation, infrastructure for streets, utilities and administrative expenses.

How does a Habitat for Humanity affiliate get started?
Habitat affiliates start when concerned citizens of diverse backgrounds come together to address the problem of poverty housing in their community. These volunteers research the community's affordable housing needs and resources, and evaluate the potential success of Habitat's self-help model in their community. The group then applies to HFHI to become an official Habitat affiliate.

If you are interested in eliminating poverty housing in your community, please contact HFHI headquarters for information o­n establishing a Habitat affiliate. Persons calling from inside the United States can call (800)HABITAT -- (800)422-4828. Those calling from outside the United States may contact HFHI headquarters at 01-(229) 924-6935.

How can I become a volunteer?
To volunteer where you live, use our affiliate search engine to find contact information for your local affiliate. Other opportunities to support Habitat's work also are available -- see our get involved section.

How can I get more information?
For additional information, see the other sections of this Web site, see our contact information page, or write or phone our international headquarters:

Habitat for Humanity International
121 Habitat Street
Americus, GA 31709-3498
U.S.A.
(229) 924-6935
publicinfo@hfhi.org

http://www.habitat.org/

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Mercy Corps, a non-profit international development organization, alleviates suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities.

Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided over $830 million in assistance to people in 80 nations. The organization's 2000 staff worldwide currently reach 6 million people in more than 35 countries. More than 91% of the agency's resources are allocated to programs that directly assist those in need.

With headquarters in the United States and Scotland, Mercy Corps is an international family of humanitarian agencies that reaches more than six million people each year. Your support can make a world of difference.

What does Mercy Corps do?

• We provide emergency relief services that assist people afflicted by conflict or disaster.
• We develop sustainable communities that meet the needs of children and families. Our integrated strategies include agriculture, economic development, health, housing and infrastructure and strengthening local organizations.
• We promote civil society initiatives in all our programs to encourage citizen participation, accountability, nonviolent conflict management, and the rule of law.

Why support Mercy Corps?

Mercy Corps is committed to long-term community-based efforts that help people help themselves. Our programs are based o­n:

Humanitarian need - We put the needs of children and families first, providing assistance to those most impacted by crises or endemic poverty. We plant the seeds for long-term recovery at the earliest stages of our emergency response programs.

Countries in transition - By focusing o­n countries or regions plagued by civil, religious and ethnic conflict, we meet critical needs while laying the foundation for building safe, just and productive communities.

Strategic partnership - We partner with in-country organizations in order to strengthen leadership and institutional capacity - and to ultimately place programs in local hands.

Where does Mercy Corps work?

• Africa | Ethiopia, Eritrea, Liberia, North Sudan (Darfur), South Sudan, Zimbabwe
• Americas | Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
• Balkans | Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia
• Caucasus | Azerbaijan, Georgia
• Central Asia | Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
• East Asia | China, Indonesia, Mongolia, North Korea
• Middle East | Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank
• North America | Mercy Corps Conflict Management Group, Mercy Corps Northwest, Global Envision
• South Asia | Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Main Headquarters

Mercy Corps
Dept. W
3015 SW 1st
Portland, OR 97201   USA
Phone: +1-(503) 796-6800
Fax: +1-(503) 796-6844
webmaster@mercycorps.org

http://www.mercycorps.org/ 

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The International Rescue Committee ( IRC ) is among the world's largest non-profit, non-sectarian, voluntary agencies providing assistance to refugees, displaced persons and others fleeing persecution and violent conflict.

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

At work in 25 countries, the IRC delivers lifesaving aid in emergencies, rebuilds shattered communities, cares for war-traumatized children, rehabilitates health care, water and sanitation systems, reunites separated families, restores lost livelihoods, establishes schools, trains teachers, strengthens the capacity of local organizations and supports civil society and good-governance initiatives.

For refugees afforded sanctuary in the United States, IRC offices across the country provide a range of assistance aimed at helping new arrivals get settled, adjust and acquire the skills to become self-sufficient.

Committed to restoring dignity and self-reliance, the IRC is a global symbol of hope and renewal for those who have taken flight in search of freedom.

International Rescue Committee
122 East 42nd Street
New York
NY 10168
United States
Tel: +1-212 551 3000
info@theirc.org

http://www.ircjobs.org/

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Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States. Our mission is to assist the poor and disadvantaged, leveraging the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to alleviate human suffering, promote development of all people and to foster charity and justice throughout the world.

Working through local offices and an extensive network of partners, CRS operates o­n 5 continents and in over 90 countries. We aid the poor by first providing direct assistance where needed, then encouraging these people to help with their own development. Together, this fosters secure, productive, just communities that enable people to realize their potential.

As the official international relief and development agency of the US Catholic community, CRS is also committed to educating the people of the United States to fulfill their moral responsibilities toward our global brothers and sisters by helping the poor, working to remove the causes of poverty, and promoting social justice.

Catholic Relief Services
209 West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-3443
USA
Main Telephone Numbers:
+1-410-625-2220 or 800-736-3467
e-mail: WebMaster@CatholicRelief.org

http://www.catholicrelief.org/

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Every year, ARC provides multisectoral assistance to nearly o­ne million uprooted people around the world. ARC programs provide assistance in primary health care delivery, improved water and sanitation, shelter reconstruction, micro-credit projects, environmental rehabilitation and psychosocial services. ARC works with communities and their leaders to build capacity. ARC beneficiaries are mostly women and children in Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Iraq, Pakistan, Thailand, Guinea, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Sudan.

The American Refugee Committee is an international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that has provided humanitarian aid and training to millions of beneficiaries over the past 25 years. Our Mission The American Refugee Committee works for the survival, health and well being of refugees, displaced people, and those at risk, enabling them to rebuild productive lives of dignity and purpose, striving always to respect their values. Our Vision ARC insists o­n involving the people we serve in the planning and implementation of our efforts. This participatory approach is critical to the sustainability of our programs. Today, ARC works in 12 countries around the world helping victims of war and civil conflict rebuild their lives. ARC programs in Africa, the Balkans, Central Asia, and Thailand provide health care, clean water, shelter repair, legal aid, trauma counseling, microcredit, community development services, and repatriation assistance to nearly o­ne million people annually. ARC was founded in 1979 to assist the victims of the Cambodian refugee crisis. In fulfilling it's mission, ARC takes financial responsibilities very seriously. Reader’s Digest Magazine, the American Institute of Philanthropy, and Charity Navigator have all recognized the efficiency of our programs.

ARC International Headquarters
430 Oak Grove St., Suite 204
Minneapolis, MN 55403
USA
Tel:+1- (612) 872-7060
Fax: +1-(612) 607-6499
e-mail: archq@archq.org

http://www.archq.org/

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UMCOR-NGO is a not-for-profit organisation that provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in need around the world. We currently work in 11 countries with a total budget in 2002 of US$  34.58 million / EUR 32.51 million. UMCOR-NGO is a signatory to the "Code of Conduct in Disaster Relief" and upholds the SPHERE Minimum Standards in Disaster Response. It is a non-proselytising agency of the United Methodist Church. It implements a wide variety of programmes and strives to provide integrated assistance wherever possible through: Agriculture: Support for agricultural production, processing and marketing, training, technical and financial assistance, extension services and rehabilitation of key rural infrastructure.    Community Development: Support for local capacity building, technical and financial support to local organisations and individuals, civil society building, conflict resolution and skills training.   Non-Formal Education: Support for vocational, cultural, extracurricular and civic programmes in conjunction with other initiatives aimed at civil society building, conflict resolution and skills training.   Health: Support for health care delivery through the provision of health education, training, management / administrative capacity building services, medicines, medical supplies and equipment.   Income Generation: Support for business development and management, loans and grants, training and technical assistance.   Reconstruction: Construction or repairs of houses, physical infrastructure (such as electricity networks, water supply systems and street lighting), educational / health institutions and public buildings.   Relief: Post-emergency assistance through the provision of temporary shelter, winterisation services and distribution of non-food aid items.

UMCOR-NGO Headquarters
	Thomas P. Dwyer Director, International Operations 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1374, New York, NY 10115, USA Tel: +1 212 870 3552 Fax: +1 212 870 3508 Email: umcor_office@umcor.org
	Guy Hovey Regional Director for Europe and Asia Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 1787 378 911 Email: guy@umcor-regional.org
	Marc Maxi Regional Director for Africa and the Caribbean 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1374, New York, NY 10115, USA Tel: +1 212 870 3552 Fax: +1 212 870 3508 Email: mmaxi@umcor.org

http://www.umcor-ngo.org/

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Oxfam America is dedicated to finding long-term solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice around the world. We work to eliminate the root causes of social and economic inequities by challenging the structural barriers that foster conflict and human suffering and limit people from gaining the skills, resources, and power to become self-sufficient.

Oxfam America is a Boston-based international development and relief agency and an affiliate of Oxfam International. Working with local partners, Oxfam delivers development programs and emergency relief services, and campaigns for change in global practices and policies that keep people in poverty.

Oxfam America works o­n the scene, helping people gain the hope, skills, and direction to create a new future. We are also active in the global arena, addressing social injustice through our advocacy, public education, and emergency assistance programs.

Oxfam works in 26 countries in 7 regions. Click the map to learn more about the regions we work in. When disaster strikes, Oxfam's worldwide network of partners is already o­n the scene, providing emergency assistance. o­nce the immediate danger has passed, Oxfam seeks out the root causes of crises and works to bring about lasting change.   Making a Living Natural Resources Peace & Security Equality for Women Indigenous & Minority Rights Global Trade You can help Oxfam spread the word about the causes of poverty and social injustice. Learn about each of Oxfam America's campaigns and take action today!

Headquarters

Oxfam America
26 West Street
Boston, MA 02111
USA
Phone: +1-617-482-1211
Fax: +1-617-728-2594
e-mail: info@oxfamamerica.org

http://www.oxfamamerica.org/

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Save the Children was founded in the United States in 1932 as a nonprofit child-assistance organization to make lasting positive change in the lives of children in need. Today we work in 19 states across the United States as well as in 47 other countries in the developing world to help children and families improve their health, education and economic opportunities. We also mobilize rapid life-support assistance for children and families caught in the tragedies of natural and man-made disasters.

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world.  It is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, comprising 27 national Save the Children organizations working in more than 100 countries to ensure the well-being of children.

The history of Save the Children is a story of positive change and people - millions of people in thousands of communities around the globe - working together to create opportunities for the world's children to live safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives. In January 1932 in a small room in New York City, a group of concerned citizens gathered to respond to the needs of the proud people of Appalachia hard hit by the Great Depression. 

The inspiration and vision for Save the Children came in great part from the international children's rights movement begun in England in 1919 by Eglantyne Jebb, founder of the British Save the Children Fund. From this early effort in the hills and hollows of Harlan County, Kentucky, grew a self-help philosophy and practice still at work today in more than 45 countries: providing communities with a hand up, not a handout.

This approach - working with families to define and solve the problems their children and communities face and utilizing a broad array of strategies to ensure self-sufficiency - is the cornerstone of all Save the Children's programs. Through the decades, we have evolved into a leading international relief and development organization. Countless events and achievements have shaped the development of our organization and helped change the lives of the children we serve.

SAVE THE CHILDREN
54 Wilton Road,
Westport, CT 06880
USA
Tel. +1-(203) 221-4030

E-mail us if you have questions about:

1. The Asia Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Response
2. The Every Mother/Every Child campaign
3. Corporate partnerships
4. Fundraising
5. Human Resources
6. International Programs
7. Sponsorship
8. US Programs
9. The website
10. Fundraising ideas
11. Licensing
12. Publications
13. Save the Children Gift Store

http://www.savethechildren.org/

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COUNTERPART   INTERNATIONAL

Founded in 1965, Counterpart is a diverse, tax-exempt, non-profit, international development organization dedicated to promoting capacity for civil society infrastructures, private enterprise, environmental resource management, humanitarian relief and healthcare. Our work with local partners-nongovernmental organizations, lenders, businesses, governments and other institutions- helps them solve their own, self- defined economic, ecological, political and social problems in ways that are sustainable, practical and independent.

For almost 40 years now, our organization has worked with local people, helping them take responsibility for their own well-being. We have a unique range of experience, overwhelmingly successful. Because our development “technology” of “smart partnership,” is about helping people and communities to help themselves, our methods work equally well o­n small islands trying to preserve their beaches, reefs and cultures against the encroaching modern world, and in post-industrial cities clustered around closed and rusting factories. We help people make rational choices, to direct change the way they want it, rather than the way outsiders think best.

True to our name, we identify counterparts, communities, companies and governments, across the globe, who can build lasting ties and work together to make things better for all of us. Our partners, all over the world, make us different. We don’t even pretend to know it all — but in each location, we know people who do.

In the new Millennium, the world has changed drastically, and our approach is needed more than ever before. Between us, the peoples of the world have the ability, the wealth and the tools to enrich life for everybody.

COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL
1200 18th Street, NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036
+1-(202)296-9676 (phone)
+1-(202)296-9679 (fax)
mailto:.info@counterpart.org

http://www.counterpart.org/

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Project HOPE (Health Opportunities for People Everywhere), is an international non-profit health education organization. We offer competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and an opportunity to join an organization with a rich history and bright future committed to achieving sustainable advances in health through health education and humanitarian assistance. Join a highly professional, international team, and contribute to HOPE's mission of: Helping people help themselves...efficiently, effectively...for the long term.

Project HOPE's Mission

The name Health Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE) is reflected in its mission:

To achieve sustainable advances in health care around the world by implementing health education programs and providing humanitarian assistance in areas of need.

Identifiable to many by the S.S. HOPE, the world's first peacetime hospital ship, Project HOPE now conducts land-based medical training and health care education programs o­n five continents, including North America.

The History of HOPE

Identifiable to many by the S.S. HOPE, the world's first peacetime hospital ship, Project HOPE now conducts land-based medical training and health care education programs o­n five continents, including North America. In 1958, the Project HOPE - the People to People Health Foundation, Inc. and its principal activity, Project HOPE, was founded by William Walsh, M.D.

The mission of the organization is reflected in the name Health Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE) and in a very simple philosophy: Go o­nly where invited, and help people help themselves. Since that time over 5,000 health care professionals and volunteer educators have worked for HOPE. Project HOPE now provides approximately $100 million worth of resources to between 20-30 countries each year.

Project HOPE
International Headquarters
255 Carter Hall Lane
Millwood, Virginia 22646
Telephone: 540.837.2100
Fax: 540.837.1813
webmaster@projecthope.org

http://www.projecthope.org/

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Evolving technical knowledge, a growing number of host country partners, and rapid global change require innovative ways of working together. Since 1994, Population Leadership Program ( PLP ), a program of the Public Health Institute, aligned with USAID, has been working to meet these challenges. During that same time, PLP has successfully placed more than 80 mid- to senior-level fellows with USAID-funded health programs throughout the world. For an overview of the work and people of PLP in words, pictures and graphs, click here.

Population Leadership Program
555 12th Street, suite 1050
Oakland, CA 94607
Email:  recruitment@popldr.org
Fax: +1-510-285-5661

http://www.popldr.org/

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The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation creates a future of hope for children and families worldwide by eradicating pediatric AIDS, providing care and treatment for people with HIV/AIDS, and accelerating the discovery of new treatments for other serious and life-threatening pediatric illnesses.

The Foundation is the worldwide leader in the fight against pediatric AIDS and other serious and life-threatening diseases affecting children. Our innovative research programs, collaborative training initiatives, advocacy efforts, and rapidly expanding international programs are bringing dramatic changes to the lives of children worldwide.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
2950 31st Street, #125
(Headquarters) Santa Monica, CA 90405
USA

For general queries, contact:
info@pedaids.org

http://www.pedaids.org/

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Founded in 1943, EngenderHealth is a nonprofit organization that works internationally to support and strengthen reproductive health services for women and men worldwide. To learn more about our work, click o­n the photos below.

Our Mission

EngenderHealth works worldwide to improve the lives of individuals by making reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable. We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus o­n practical solutions that improve services where resources are scarce. We believe that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to receive care that meets their needs. We work in partnership with governments, institutions, and health care professionals to make this right a reality.

Headquarters

EngenderHealth

440 Ninth Avenue New York, NY 10001 Telephone: +1-212-561-8000 Fax: +1-212-561-8067 e-mail: info@engenderhealth.org

http://www.engenderhealth.org/

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Formed in 1971, Family Health International (FHI) is among the largest and most established nonprofit organizations active in international public health with a mission to improve lives worldwide through research, education, and services in family health.

We manage research and field activities in more than 70 countries to meet the public health needs of some of the world's most vulnerable people.

We work with a wide variety of partners including governmental and nongovernmental organizations, research institutions, community groups, and the private sector.

Through our global reach and local action we help countries and communities to:

• Prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections and care for those affected by them

• Improve people's access to quality reproductive health services, especially safe, effective, and affordable family planning methods

• Improve the health of women and children, especially those who live in resource-constrained settings

Our Corporate Report offers a window into our work with examples that illustrate our global reach and local action.

Learn more about FHI:

Mission Statement

Management and operations

Organizational Overview
Senior Management
Board of Directors

Information

Media Center
Corporate Report
History

What we offer

A global scope
Products and services

 FHI affiliates

PharmalinkFHI, Inc.

Contact FHI Headquarters

Family Health International
P.O. Box 13950
Research Triangle Park
NC 27709 USA
Telephone: 1.919.544.7040
Fax: 1.919.544.7261
Courier:
2224 E. NC Hwy 54
Durham
NC 27713

e-mail webmaster@fhi.org

http://www.fhi.org/

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More than 20 years ago President Ronald Reagan called o­n Americans to take an active role in helping to build lasting democracy in countries around the world. President Reagan's vision became a reality when the International Republican Institute (IRI) opened its doors in 1983 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing democracy worldwide.

IRI believes that freedom is a universal aspiration that can be realized through the development of democratic political parties, good governance, strong civic institutions and transparent election procedures. The Institute is guided by the fundamental American principles of individual liberty, the rule of law and the entrepreneurial spirit.

From its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and more than 25 overseas offices, IRI sends expert volunteer trainers, elected officials and skilled staff members to more than 50 countries around the world teach others how to build strong and lasting democracies in their countries.

In its two decades IRI has been active in nearly 100 countries training citizens in political party building, monitoring elections, teaching communications practices, organizing civil society and grassroots efforts, working with women and youth to increase their political participation and conducting legal, legislative and electoral reform work.

IRI is chaired by Sen. John McCain, (R-Ariz.), and includes Lawrence S. Eagleburger, former Secretary of State, Dr. Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Brent Scowcroft, former National Security Advisor, as well as current and former members of the U.S. House and Senate, and individuals from the private and nonprofit sectors.

IRI Headquaters

1225 Eye St, NW, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20005
USA 
e-mail : personnel@iri.org 
Fax202-408-9461

http://www.iri.org/

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LANDMINE SURVIVORS NETWORK ( LSN ) works to improve HEALTH, increase OPPORTUNITY, and strengthen RIGHTS. We also fiercely advocate for the immediate removal of landmines across the globe.

We have empowered thousands of people worldwide to reclaim their lives after suffering landmine injuries. Through our intensive research, we’ve learned that recovery is an evolving process with three distinct phases – victim, survivor and citizen – each defined by specific needs.

To help people complete the arduous journey to recovery, LSN’s integrated programs focus o­n:

• HEALTH (Physical and Emotional Wellbeing)
Meeting victims’ basic human needs is vital. When victims need medical care, we make sure they get proper attention. When they need shelter, we find them a safe haven. When they’re hungry, we help them get food. LSN also bolsters victims’ emotional well-being through peer activities, limb-loss education and services in their communities.

• OPPORTUNITY (Economic Integration and Livelihood)
Employment and economic independence are essential components of recovery. Just ask a carpenter whose arms were blown off or a teacher who was blinded. Many landmine survivors face intense stigmatization and are hired last, if at all.

LSN opens doors for survivors via job counseling, vocational training, access to physical rehabilitation and assistance in starting their own businesses. Additionally, we promote family support, sports and social activities to help survivors o­nce again fully enjoy the spirit of community life.

• RIGHTS (Social Integration and Access)
Individually and collectively, landmine survivors represent a powerful voice for positive change. LSN nurtures and amplifies this voice by delivering the training and tools survivors need to understand laws, exercise their rights and influence governmental policies. In the process, we help survivors become proud, contributing citizens.

As an organization, LSN inspires and supports worldwide campaigns against the use of landmines through local, national and international advocacy.

Landmine Survivors Network
1420 K Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Please direct email contacts to: info@landminesurvivors.org

Geneva Office
rue de Cornavin, 11
1201 Geneva
Switzerland

+41-22-732-2841 - Telephone
+41-22-732-2842 - Alternate Telephone
+41-22-732-3882 - FAX

http://www.landminesurvivors.org/

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