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Overview:

The Canadian National Committee for the United Nations Development Fund is seeking dynamic and passionate people from various geographical regions of Canada the Peel and Halton Region, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Iqaluit, Halifax and Yellowknife. The National Board of Directors is composed of  men and women who are serious about gender empowerment and equality. The members are drawn from a variety of professional fields as the need arises.

The Canadian National Committee for UNIFEM is a federally registered charity that raises awareness of the needs of the world's poorest women and girls and supports UNIFEM's work worldwide through fundraising initiatives, education and advocacy. The National Board has its headquarters in Ottawa, with active chapters in major Canadian cities such as Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Term of Office:

The term of office of the Director, who is elected, will be for a period of two (2) years commencing at the Annual General Meeting held each year.

Composition:

The UNIFEM Canada Board is comprised of between eight (8) and twelve (12) individuals with knowledge and experience from a variety of areas.

Time Commitment:

This working Board meets once a month for approximately two hours. Each officer is expected to volunteer approximately five (5) hours a week or twenty (20) hours a month. However, it is understood that volunteer hours are flexible according to schedule, time of year and additional factors.

Director Objectives:

1. Support UNIFEM Canada's mission and goals in three key areas: education, advocacy and fund raising.

2. Be knowledgeable about UNIFEM and gender issues.

3. Participate in monthly meetings, strategic planning sessions, and resolution of issues affecting the organization generally.

4. Assist in the financial and resource development of the organization.

5. Participate in event planning and creative thinking for the future.

Here is your opportunity to:

• Demonstrate your leadership capabilities.

• Bring your vision and ideas to a new level with UNIFEM Canada.

• Make a real difference in women's issues.

• Be part of the national decision-making process.

• Enjoy the company of dynamic, interesting women and men committed to gender equality and international development.

Nomination Deadline:

Applications, consisting of a letter of interest and a resume, must be emailed to the contact below. Please note that if elected, the nominee must confirm in writing their willingness to serve on the Board.

For further information on UNIFEM and UNIFEM Canada see www.unifemcanada.org; and www.unifem.ca. Feel free to call if you have any questions.

Anna Morgan
Asisstant-Secretary of the Board,
Canadian National Committee
United Nations Development Fund for Women

Address: 300-309 Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Tel.
(613) 232-5751, Ext. 235
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CONSEIL D'ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL POSTES VACANTS

UNIFEM Canada recherche trois personnes dynamiques et passionnées pour devenir membres de son Conseil d’administration. Ces postes sont ouverts à toutes personnes intéressées résidant au Canada. De plus, veuillez noter que vous pouvez poser votre canditature aux postes de vice-président, trésorier ou secrétaire.

Le Comité canadien d’UNIFEM est un organisme national qui existe depuis déjà 15 ans et est enregistré auprès du gouvernement fédéral comme organisme de bienfaisance. Ce Comité cherche à sensibiliser le public aux besoins des femmes et filles les plus démunies du monde et appuie les programmes d’UNIFEM à l’échelle mondiale par le biais de levées de fonds, de l’éducation et de la sensibilisation. Le siège social du Conseil d’administration national est situé à Ottawa avec des branches à Winnipeg et Toronto.

 

Mandature :

Les postes de membres élus sont d’une durée de deux (2) ans à partir de la date de l’assemblée générale annuelle.

Temps alloué :

Les membres du Conseil se réunissent une fois par mois pour une période d’environ 2 heures. Chaque membre de l’exécutif s’engage à consacrer à peu près 5 heures par semaine c’est-à-dire environ 20 heures par mois. Cependant, il est entendu que ces heures bénévoles sont flexibles et peuvent variées selon les horaires, la période de l’année et autres facteurs imprévus.

Buts des membres :

1. Appuyer les objectifs d’UNIFEM Canada dans 3 domaines clés : l’éducation, la sensibilisation et les levées de fonds.

2. Avoir une bonne connaissance d’UNIFEM ainsi que des sujets reliés aux femmes.

3. Assister aux réunions mensuelles et participer aux sessions de planification stratégique et de résolution de problèmes touchant l’organisme en général.

4. Contribuer son aide dans le domaine financier et celui des ressources de l’organisme.

5. Participer à la planification d’événements et aux idées innovatrices.

 

Voici l’occasion de :

• démontrer vos qualités de chef

• faire part de votre vision et de vos idées innovatrices

• contribuer à faire une différence importante en ce qui concerne les questions reliées aux femmes

• participer au processus de décision au niveau national

• Jouir de la compagnie de personnes dynamiques et engagées à contribuer leurs efforts pour promouvoir l’égalité entre les sexes et le développement international.


 

Date limite des nominations

Les demandes doivent inclure une lettre d’intérêt et un curriculum vitae et doivent être envoyées par courrier électronique à l’adresse ci-dessous avant 17 :00 heures, vendredi, le 21 novembre 2008. Veuillez prendre note que les personnes qui seront élues devront confirmer par écrit leur volonté de se joindre au Conseil d’administration.

 

Pour de plus amples détails concernant UNIFEM et UNIFEM Canada consultez www.unifem.org et www.unifem.ca. N’hésitez pas de téléphoner si vous avez des questions.

 
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