Department for International Development Jobs (DFID) : Global Poverty Action Fund Advisory

Department for International Development (DFID) was set up in 1997, it made fighting world poverty its top priority. This marked a turning point for Britain's aid programme, which until then had mainly involved economic development. Reference: DFIDJOB-0008 Closing date: 19 November 2010 Interview date: Not Specified Number of vacancies: 3 Salary: - Location: Appointment Terms: Working Arrangements: The GTAF Board is expected to meet up to three times a year Specific requirements: Brief description: DFID is seeking three individuals with relevant experience to join the Advisory Board for its new Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF). The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking three individuals with relevant experience to join the Advisory Board for its new Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF). The GPAF aims to support innovative and effective civil society organisations to contribute more effectively to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The Board will advise on grant awards and on the Fund's design. The specific roles required are: Role 1 – a background in service delivery for very poor people in developing countries, particularly in support of the Millennium Development Goals; Role 2 – skills in monitoring and evaluation and learning processes, ideally in a civil society context; Role 3 – skills in citizen engagement and participation in a developing world context, with a particular focus on empowerment of women and girls. For all three roles, an understanding of gender equality is essential. The Advisory Board will meet up to three times a year, starting in January 2011. Board members will not be remunerated, but travel expenses will be reimbursed. For further information and to apply please see the terms of reference. Apply Online Here