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Project Director: Mobile Tech for Journalism: FrontlineSMS has received a grant from the Knight Foundation to design mobile tools for journalists, focusing on audience engagement and mobile reporting. The Project Director will be responsible for the delivery and day-to-day management of the Knight Foundation Project, and for shaping its strategic direction, growing the organization's brand strength in the market and leading the project towards sustainability. The position is based in Washington D.C. This sounds like more than just a management job. It includes opportunities for designing and implementing pilot programs and conducting communications outreach and PR, among others. Click here for details.

Senior Technical Advisor – eHealth and ICT Coordinator: RTI International is part of a consortium working with Tanzania's Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to strengthen its monitoring and evaluation capacity. RTI is seeking a senior-level technical advisor to help develop and implement an eHealth strategy and a five-year ICT implementation plan; including systems analysis, capacity building and training, and developing specifications for software applications. The position is based in Dar es Salaam and the deadline for application is February 10. More information is available here.

African ICT Policy Advocacy Coordinator: The Association for Progressive Communications (APC), a global network of civil society organizations that uses ICT to promote development, social justice, participatory political processes, and environmental sustainability, is seeking someone with extensive experience in ICT policy in Africa to implement a two-year project entitled "Access, rights, and innovation: Improving governance and accountability in ICT policy and regulation in Africa." The position can be based anywhere in Africa as long as there is a reliable Internet connection. Application deadline is February 17. Click here for details.

Educational Technology: So much talk these days about educational technology in the developing world and whether it’s really an efficient tool for improving education or just another techie fad. Don’t miss TechChange’s next online course, "New Technologies for Educational Practice," offered February 20 – March 16. Early bird deadline is February 1, regular deadline is February 20.

The Heavy Hitters Weigh In: The Brookings Institution and UNESCO have taken an active role in the ongoing debate about ICTs and education. A New Face of Education: Bringing Technology into the Classroom in the Developing World is an in-depth study that looks at all levels of education in the poorest countries of the world, from Sub-Saharan Africa to South and West Asia to the Caribbean, and comes up with some encouraging conclusions . Transforming Education: The Power of ICT Policies looks at a number of countries and their competencies, motivation, and teachers’ working environment, and offers insights and guidance to help policy-makers integrate ICTs in education more effectively.

Become an ICT4D Champion: The University of Manchester’s Centre for Development Informatics is offering several world-class graduate programs in ICT4D at the Master’s and Doctoral level. The Centre has a particular interest in candidates working in areas such as mobile finance, micro-enterprise, gender issues, and e-government and civil society, among others. Learn more here about this fantastic opportunity.

Business Fighting Poverty: *iHub, the tech leader in open space innovation and development in Kenya, is hosting IEEE Webinar: Leveraging ICT Business Models to Help Reduce Poverty, which promises to provide insights on how ICTs can provide access to education, healthcare, agro-services, and financial services to the BoP. January 26, 10-11 EST

Are You an African Developer? The funding is out there for your startup, you just need the right ideas and the know-how to sell them. Affrinovator tells you how

African Internet Progress: If you’re interested in ICT4D in Africa, it’s important to keep up with the development of the Internet across the continent. Some thoughts from oAfrica.com

Using Mobiles for Effective ICT in Kyrgyzstan: FrontlineSMS and IREX work together to improve communication with teachers far and wide. In this case texting proves better than email.

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Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the overseas relief and development arm of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It was founded in 1943 and works in over 100 countries globally.

The ICT4D Project Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of ICT4D projects. This includes integrating various ICT4D initiatives, communicating with project stakeholders to define project objectives and keep them apprised of project status, maintaining adherence to GKIM's system development life cycle methodology (SDLC), acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts of GKIM business units and third-party contractors or consultants, and delivering quality solutions on time and within budget.

More Details:
https://www2.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.s...
http://www.devex.com/en/jobs/manager-i-ict4d-projects-19976-3

The Aboriginal Workforce Development Initiative (AWDI), in partnership with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, is embarking on a new project designed to prepare Aboriginal people for careers in the ICT sector through a comprehensive training, job exposure and employment program. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the ICT Specialist will work closely with AWDI’s employment counsellors, communications specialists, curriculum developers and industry partners to provide technical expertise, guidance and direction in all aspects of the program.

More Details: http://0101.nccdn.net/1_5/1a0/288/3aa/ICT-Specialist-Job-Advertisement.pdf

Grameen Foundation is a global non-profit organization based in Washington DC. Since 2000, Grameen Foundation has recognized the important role mobile phones play in the fight against global poverty. Starting with its Village Phone program, Grameen Foundation has played a leading role in developing mobile phone solutions that address the unique needs of the poor and poorest populations.

The Deputy Project Director will be responsible for leading the day-to-day management of the Mobile Technology for Community Health (MOTECH) implementation in Ghana. The project is a partnership between Ghana Health Service and Grameen Foundation which aims to use mobile phones to increase the quantity and quality of antenatal and neonatal care in Ghana. The Deputy Project Director will lead the expansion of this program to three new districts with funding from two new donor grants. Responsibilities include devising and implementing a project plan, managing the field and call center teams, managing budget, tracking and reporting results, developing technical and operational processes suitable for scale, defining and overseeing implementation plans, and making decisions regarding immediate and long term technical needs. The Deputy Project Director will also work closely with the MOTECH management team to develop and execute sustainability plans and business models while building and cultivating relationships with a range of partners such as Ghana Health Service, telecommunications providers and development partners. The Deputy Project Director will support the Country Director by providing input into strategic decisions and helping to define the long term vision for MOTECH in Ghana and beyond.

More details:
http://www.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=29051&PREVIEW
http://www.grameenfoundation.applab.org/section/ghana-health-worker-project