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         POSITION AVAILABLE: GENERAL SECRETARY OF AMARC
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The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) is an
international non-governmental organization which seeks to
facilitate cooperation, sharing of services and communication
amongst community radio broadcasters throughout the world and to
contribute to the democratization of communication. AMARC was
founded ten years ago and has been an international NGO for five
years. AMARC is presently redefining its strategic orientations and
priorities.

The organization is hiring a General Secretary. The candidate
selected will be highly experienced, have proven qualifications and
the dynamism required to meet the organization's many challenges.

Brief description
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The General Secretary is responsible for the overall coordination
of the organization's activities. He or she administers AMARC's
activities as established by the Board of Directors and in
accordance with the guidelines set by the General Assembly.

The successful candidate will have proven abilities in project
design and in the management of organizations working in the field
of international cooperation.

Qualifications:
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- university degree in a relevant field (eg. communications or
social sciences);
- familiarity with the issues relating to alternative
communications and communication for development;
- good knowledge of North-South issues;
- management experience, including managing human resources;
- experience in obtaining funding from international and
governmental agencies;
- experience in planning and programming activities as well as in
project design and follow up;
- ability to design and carry out tasks independently;
- AMARC operates in English, and Spanish. The successful candidate
will be fluent in at least two of these languages and have a
working knowledge of the third;
- excellent oral and written communication skills;
- readiness to travel internationally.

Terms of employment:
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- two-year contract in Montreal, Canada;
- contract beginning in March 1995;
- six-month probationary period;
- salary $40,000-$45,000 (CDN), depending on experience and
qualifications (approximately US$29,000-US$33,000), plus a generous
benefits package.

If you are interested
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Please forward your resume to AMARC's secretariat in Montreal along
with three professional references and a five page text, typed
double space, in French, English or Spanish which answers the
following two questions:

1) What main lessons have you drawn from your work experience in
popular communication?
2) What are the major challenges faced by an organization like
AMARC regarding the democratization of communication?

** Applications must be received no later than November 20, 1994 **

AMARC, 3575 St. Laurent, Suite 704, Montreal, Quebec CANADA H2X 2T7
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                   W h a t   i s   A M A R C ?

Known by its French acronym, AMARC, the World Association of
Community Radio Broadcasters, is an international organisation
serving the popular radio movement. It is a network for exchange
and solidarity among community broadcasters. Its work focuses on
coordinating and facilitating cooperation and exchange among
community radio projects and on promoting free, democratic and
pluralistic communication.

The international secretariat, located in Montreal, Canada,
coordinates work on a worldwide level.

The Latin American office in Quito, Ecuador offers courses and
evaluation for community radio projects and maintains regular
contact with the region's 200 members.

In Africa, AMARC and the Interafrican Centre for the Study of Rural
Radio in Ouagadougou (CIERRO), a partner organisation in Burkina
Faso, are establishing a regional office for the continent.

A European office, with an active training and lobbying programme,
has been set up in cooperation with the Community Radio Association
in Sheffield, England.

AMARC's projects and services include:

InteRadio: Published three times a year in English, French and
Spanish, InteRadio features news, profiles of radio projects,
technical tips, and information about AMARC activities.

Research and Publishing: AMARC has published a number of studies,
conference reports, articles as well as a book (A Passion for
Radio, Black Rose Books 1992) featuring the stories of 21 community
stations from around the world.

Lobbying: AMARC represents the community radio sector at
international forums dealing with issues ranging from the right to
communicate to digital radio broadcasting.

The Solidarity Network: The Solidarity Network promotes the right
to communicate and mobilizes the worldwide community radio movement
in solidarity with broadcasters whose right to freedom of speech is
threatened.

The Women's Network: The Women's Network seeks to promote exchange
and solidarity among women working in community radio projects.

Electronic communication: In cooperation with Videazimut, an
international NGO for video and television, AMARC sponsors an
electronic mailing list and Usenet group. Contact us at
amarc@web.apc.org for more information.

Training and Consultation: AMARC has a network of skilled
professionals who can provide training and consultation in all
aspects of community radio.

World Conferences: AMARC has organised five World Conferences of
Community Radio Broadcasters attracting up to 500 participants from
over 50 countries.


AMARC Montreal
3575 St. Laurent, Suite 704
Montreal, Quebec  H2X 2T7  CANADA
Tel: (1-514) 982-0351
Fax: (1-514) 849-7129
Email: amarc@web.apc.org