JOB OPPORTUNITY IN MALAYSIA FOR SEVERAL POSITION

Advertised: 25-6-07 | Closing Date: 24-7-07.

Pesticide Action Network Asia Pacific (PAN AP)

Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Asia and the Pacific is one of five regional centres of PAN, a global network working to eleminate the human and environmental harm caused by pesticides and to promote biodiversity based ecological agriculture. We are committed to the empowerment of people.
We are dedicated to protect the safety and health of people, and the environment from pesticide use and genetic engineering. We believe in a people-centered, pro-women development through food sovereignty, ecological agriculture and sustainable lifestyles.

PAN AP’s core programme on pesticides consists of three major components, Community-based Pesticide Action Monitoring, Campaigns on Pesticides and the Industry and Policy Research and Advocacy, with the long-term objectives to
• Empower communities to tackle the pesticide problem, monitor and take action
• Counter the influence of TNCs to benefit small-scale farmers in developing countries
• Contribute to the promotion of ecological, locally appropriate agriculture and
• Strengthen national and international regulations on pesticides and relevant international instruments.

PAN AP is seeking to appoint a senior staff to work in Policy Research and Advocacy, skilled in research, data compilation and dissemination as well campaigning within the regional and international network.

Pesticides Campaigner
(Penang - Gelugor)

Responsibilities:

The position involves providing technical and scientific support, and development and implementation of various initiatives under the Pesticides Programme through policy research, campaign support, and networking capabilities. The position also provides support and coordination within its programme alongside collaboration with other PAN AP programmes and activities.

In Programme work:

1. Providing technical and scientific support for strategic and sustained focus in programme and campaign plans;
2. Involvement in monitoring and documentation of international and national activities, projects and initiatives related to pesticides;
3. Writing of programme and campaign instruments such as fact sheets, position papers, and training modules;
4. Providing technical and scientific support in development of other publicity materials such as photo documentation and video;
5. Providing technical and scientific support in development and updating of information database through the website;
6. Providing technical and scientific support for projection of pesticide-related issues and activities in various media.
7. Participate in local and regional trainings on CPAM

In policy research and publication:

1. Undertake data gathering, analysis, critique and recommendations of relevant international, regional and national policies and developments related to pesticides
2. Lobby in international and national fora (e.g. PIC and POPs conventions, IFCS, SAICM, FAO)
3. Provide and distribute existing information of case studies, impact research, policy critique and position papers

In networking:

1. Active participation and coordination with regional and international networks
2. Organise workshops, trainings, and discussion groups
3. Represent PAN AP in various fora and meetings
4. Provide support to existing partner groups
5. Liaise with partner groups in national and international fora
6. Maintenance of list serve

Requirements:

• Strong commitment to PAN AP’s positions and objectives
• Masters degree in Biochemistry, Environmental Studies, Agriculture or higher
• Knowledgeable in pesticides-related issues and concerns
• Familiar with the relevant international bodies (in particular FAO, PIC and POPs conventions, and the IFCS) and instruments
• Familiar with regional and international network groups and dynamics
• Medical background is an advantage
• At least 3 years working experience in an NGO doing policy research and advocacy
• Experience of representing an organisation, and of making presentations
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Effective coordination and communication skills and ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people from grassroots and partner organisations to senior government officials at the local, regional and international level
• Willing to travel
• Excellent computer skills
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work proficiently in a team and organisationally
• Gender sensitive
• Culturally sensitive
• Familiarity with the region
Required language(s): English.
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Library Assistant
(Penang - Gelugor)

Responsibilities:

To maintain and expand the organisation’s specialised library and documentation centre
To research, identify and send out regular information on topics of interest to the global network
To maintain and distribute incoming emails
To edit and publish the organisation’s newsletter
Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least SPM/STPM or Professional Certificate in Library Management or equivalent
Excellent written and spoken English
PC applications literate and Internet savvy
Minimum 1 year experience working in a library environment is essential
Experience in working with public-interest organisation is an added advantage
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Applicants must be willing to work in Penang Island
Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status
Full-time position available


Applicants are requested to submit letter of application, detailed CV, samples of writing and the names of two referees

Send Applications by email to:

Ms. Rosmah Ismail
Administration & Finance Director
Pesticide Action Network Asia Pacific

Email: panapbackup@gmail.com