APC is offering an exciting opportunity working with its Communication and Information Policy Programme (CIPP) as coordinator for Global Information Society Watch. GISWatch, launched in 2007, is a premier platform for civil society perspectives on the state of the Information Society at global, regional and national levels.

The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is a global network of civil society organisations whose mission is to empower and support organisations, social movements and individuals in and through the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to build strategic communities and initiatives for the purpose of making meaningful contributions to equitable human development, social justice, participatory political processes and environmental sustainability. Read more at www.apc.org

About Global Information Society Watch

GISWatch is a partnership project of Hivos and APC launched in 2007. GISWatch reports cover the state of the information society from the perspectives of civil society. It combines thematic analysis by experts with bottom-up country reports developed by members of the GISWatch network of contributors. GISWatch is a tool for researchers, for the media, for policy makers and for civil society advocates for an inclusive, people-centred information society. Read more at www.giswatch.org

Main purpose of job

The GISWatch coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of the GISWatch initiative in order to not just sustain it, but to grow it and increase its impact as an information, research and advocacy platform for the development of an inclusive, fair and open internet and information society. This includes resource mobilisation, building and managing strategic partnerships, planning and production of annual and special reports, animation and maintenance of the GISWatch website and online community, and, promotion, outreach and dissemination, including launch activities.

Start date As soon as possible

Deadline for applications 29 November 2013

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