Job: Focus on the Global South (fwd)

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Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 01:48:08 -0800
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Subject: Position available at Focus on the Global South


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NEW POSITION WITH FOCUS ON THE GLOBAL SOUTH  

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, PARADIGMS PROGRAMME

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Focus on the Global South is a non-profit policy analysis and 
advocacy organisation based in Bangkok working on the impact of and 
alternatives to globalisation. Focus has two major programmes: Global 
and Regional Paradigms and Micro-Macro Linkages. (See below for 
more details)

We are looking for a senior associate to fill a newly created position in 
the Global and Regional Paradigms Programme. 

The Paradigms Programme covers a wide range of issues and sub-
programmes under four thematic areas: 

Trade & Financial Liberalisation, 
The State, Market & Civil Society 
Security & Conflict
Culture & Globalisation

This position will be primarily focussed on the first two areas. 

We need someone who can combine the following skills and 
experiences:

Strong background in political economy, preferably global political 
economy
Versatility in covering a range of topics and countries
Excellent writing and speaking skills
Experience as an activist and campaigner and in working with and     
building coalitions

It would be an advantage to have an area of specialisation which could 
contribute to the deepening of our programme of research and analysis, 
especially an economics and/or finance background if it is in the 
framework of political economy.

The position is based in Bangkok however it is expected that there 
would be a fair amount of travel. The initial appointment will be for two 
years. The pay is fair and the work environment excellent.

Starting date as soon as possible.

Candidates from Asia, Latin America and Africa are strongly 
encouraged to apply.

For more information about Focus on the Global South, and salary and 
conditions, please contact soontaree@focusweb.org or 
n.bullard@focusweb.org 

Please send your letter of application, your cv and examples of recent 
written material or articles to:

Nicola Bullard
Focus on the Global South
c/- CUSRI
Wisit Prachuabmoh Building
Chulalongkorn University
Phyathai Road, Bangkok
Thailand, 10330
Fax: 66 2 255 9976
Email: N.Bullard@focusweb.org


APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 NOVEMBER 1999


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What is Focus on the Global South?
Focus on the Global South was established in January 1995. It is based 
in Thailand and dedicated to regional and global policy analysis, micro-
macro issues linking and advocacy work.

Aims
Focus on the Global South aims to:
* strengthen the capacity of organisations of poor and marginalised 
people in the South and those working on their behalf to better analyse 
and understand the impact of the globalisation process on their daily 
life and struggles. Also, to help strengthen the capacity of such groups 
to have a greater local, national, regional and global impact through a 
more systematic and strategic use of innovative community practice.
 
* improve critical and provocative analysis of regional and global socio-
economic trends and articulate democratic, poverty-reducing, equitable 
and sustainable alternatives that advance the interest of the poor and 
marginalised peoples around the world, but especially in the Asia 
Pacific region.
 
* systematically and strategically bring these approaches together. 
That is, to consciously articulate, link and develop greater coherence 
between local community based and national, regional and global 
paradigms of change. This is the intended niche of Focus -- creating a 
distinct and cogent link between development at the grassroots and 
the macro level.

Regional Focus
The current globalisation process is making the traditional definition 
of South and North less clear-cut. There is a rapidly growing North in 
the South, and at the same time a rapidly growing South in the North. 
Notwithstanding the continuing relevance of the traditional North and 
South for many issues, North and South are increasingly being 
redefined as concepts to distinguish between those who are 
economically able to participate in and benefit from globalised markets 
and those who are excluded and marginalised from them. While 
accepting these changing definitions, and reflecting them in its name, 
network and staff, Focus gives priority to its work in developing 
countries with a particular emphasis on the Asia Pacific region.

Programs 
The micro-macro issues linking program seeks to identify and consult 
with civil society organisations and committed individuals working at 
both the grassroots and policy levels, consciously attempting to 
bridge the gap between the two. The program aims to help these 
groups develop their understanding and analysis of global and 
regional trends and issues which affect their work and through 
documentation, analysis and assessment of their work, strengthen 
their capacity to relate those experiences to the national, regional and 
global context with the aim of influencing policies. 

Focus on the Global South is currently working in Bangladesh, India, 
Laos, the Philippines, Cambodia and Thailand. 

Key issues for this program for 1997-99 will be structural adjustment 
and the role of multilateral development banks; financial liberalisation 
and the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); cost-benefit 
analysis and the economic sustainability of large scale infrastructure 
projects; and the international trade regime especially the potential 
impact of the Agreement on Agriculture of the Uruguay Round of 
GATT, the World Trade Organisation and the Asia Pacific Economic 
Cooperation (APEC) on small farmers and natural resource 
management. 

Through this program, Focus staff also serve as advisers to local and 
international NGOs, governments and inter-governmental multilateral 
organisations on issues that are consistent with priorities of the micro-
macro issues linking program.

The regional and global paradigm program is a series of 2-4 year 
research projects on pressing regional and global socio-economic 
issues. The projects are a combination of data gathering, networking, 
writing and advocacy. Current projects include the impact of trade and 
investment liberalisation and integration, alternative security in the 
Asia Pacific region, cultural responses to globalisation, democracy 
and development, and the changing roles and accountabilities of civil 
society organisations.

Focus on the Global South is an autonomous organisation. It is 
affiliated to Thailand's Chulalongkorn University Social Research 
Institute (CUSRI) and its sister organisation is the Institute for Food 
and Development Policy, USA. Focus is a non-profit organisation 
primarily supported by independent institutions and individual donors 
in both the South and North. Able individuals and organisations are 
encouraged to contribute.

More about Focus
Visit Focus' website at http://focusweb.org for more information about 
Focus work, progress and network.

Articles and papers from the research projects, workshops and 
conferences are available through the website. 

Focus Files is a monthly printed bulletin of recent articles written by 
Focus staff. Write to us for more details. Focus also produces two 
electronic bulletins, Focus-on-Trade and Focus-on-Security. 
Subscriptions are free. Send your request by email to 
admin@focusweb.org 

Focus Papers are published regularly. These include project and 
programme discussion papers and longer research reports. In addition 
institutional progress reports, annual reports and staff articles are 
available upon request. An up-to-date list of all publications is on the 
Focus on the Global South website http://focusweb.org

Organisation

Board
Charles Abruge, Co-ordinator, Third World Network Africa
Dr Gothom Arya, (Chair) National Electoral Commission, Thailand
Dr Leonor Briones, Trasurer, Government of the Philippines
Josefina Francisco, Development Alternatives for Women in the New 
Era (DAWN), Philippines
Muto Ichiyo, Peoples' Plan for the 21st Century, Japan
Sara Larrain, Renace, Chile
Mikyung Lee, Member of the National Assembly, South Korea
Dr Amara Pongsapich, Director of Chulalongkorn University Social 
Research Institute, Thailand
Rajagopal P.V., Ekta Parishad, India

Advisers
Dr Victor Karunan, Save the Children Fund UK, Thailand
Dr Martin Khor, Third World Network, Malaysia

Fellows
Dr Peter Rosset, Institute for Food and Development Policy, USA

Directors
Dr Walden Bello
Kamal Malhotra (on leave)

Focus on the Global South
c/- CUSRI
Wisit Prachuabmoh Building
Chulalongkorn University
Phayathai Road
Bangkok 10330
Thailand
Tel:    66 2 218 7363-5
Fax:    66 2 255 9976
email:  admin@focusweb.org
website:        http://focusweb.org











Focus on the Global South (FOCUS)
c/o CUSRI, Chulalongkorn University     
Bangkok 10330 THAILAND
Tel: 662 218 7363/7364/7365/7383        
Fax: 662 255 9976               
E-mail: N.Bullard@focusweb.org
Web Page   http://www.focusweb.org   




Focus on the Global South (FOCUS)
c/o CUSRI, Chulalongkorn University     
Bangkok 10330 THAILAND
Tel: 662 218 7363/7364/7365     
Fax: 662 255 9976               
E-mail: admin@focusweb.org
Web Page   http://www.focusweb.org   

Staff email addresses:
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Walden Bello            W.Bello@focusweb.org
Kamal Malhotra          K.Malhotra@focusweb.org
Chanida  Bamford        C.Bamford@focusweb.org
Nicola Bullard          N.Bullard@focusweb.org
Shalmali Guttal         S.Guttal@focusweb.org
Minar Pimple            Minar@focusweb.org
Praphai Jundee          P.Jundee@focusweb.org
Joy Chavez              J.Chavez@focuweb.org
Aileen Kwa              A.Kwa@focusweb.org
Ehito Kimura            E.Kimura@focusweb.org
Li Kheng Poh            Lk.Poh@focusweb.org
Marco Mezzera           M.Mezzera@focusweb.org
Soontaree Narkviroj     Soontaree@focusweb.org
Jim Charoonpatarapong   Jim@focusweb.org
Ranee Hassarungsee      Ranee@focusweb.org
Mayuree RuechakieattikulNok@focusweb.org
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