[Reader-list] Vacancy: Amana Editor and Program Coordinator

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From: Altaf Makhiawala



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Amana Editor and Program Coordinator <http://goog_553646822/>

  <http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/>

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The Asian Muslim Action Network (AMAN) is currently seeking an editor and
program coordinator for the Amana Media Initiative. Amana means trust,
stemming from ‘aman’, the Arabic word for peace. The Amana Media Initiative
is a broad, media-based project that encourages greater understanding by
covering Muslim communities, organizations and their positive initiatives
within and around Asia.



Amana publishes a biweekly online newsletter called the Amana News Online,
which is written for all audiences, regardless of background. Amana also
publishes the quarterly Amana Magazine in five different languages that are
distributed across Asia. On the Amana website, people can read and subscribe
to Amana News Online, enter into discussion and remain updated of news and
events in the region.


Amana is dedicated to promoting independent news coverage of issues
pertaining to interfaith and secular partnerships, regional development
initiatives, human rights and peace.



*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:*



l  Gather news content and provide news services

l  Produce biweekly News Online mailing, quarterly Amana Magazine, and
manage the AMANA website

l  Promote Amana both internally and externally

l  Prepare and submit funding proposals and manage the budget

l  Publish a comprehensive a reference guide for reporting on Asian Islamic
issues

l  Organise, develop and deliver media skills training

l  Assess potential to broadcast news through radio and television networks

l  Continue development of information resources, including knowledge
database

l  Coordinate translation and distribution of Amana Magazine and other news
content in cooperation with country coordinators in Bangladesh, India,
Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan and Thailand




*QUALIFICATIONS:*



l  Degree in either Journalism, International Relations, Political Science,
History, Cultural Studies, Islamic Studies, Communications or other relevant
tertiary qualification

l  Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluency in written and
spoken English required

l  Strong interpersonal skills

l  Professional work experience in a media, journalism (print or electronic)
and/or peace focused organisation

l  Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment


*DESIRABLES:*



l  Experience working in a diverse network and/or international
non-government organisation (NGO)

l  Experience in organising and/or delivering training

l  Ability to be flexible and adaptable

l  Knowledge or experience in writing, editing, design and layout for print
and online publications (Adobe InDesign and Photoshop software)

l         Knowledge of website management software highly desirable.

l         Thai language proficiency



Salary commensurate with experience.



*HOW TO APPLY:*



Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV and brief (1-2 page)
writing sample to the Amana Editor at *amana at arf-asia.org*.  Please respond
by *APRIL 27, 2010**.*





*ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:*



The Asian Muslim Action Network (AMAN) is an international network
organization promoting a socially engaged, peace oriented civil society that
upholds universal humane and spiritual values. AMAN works to build
understanding and solidarity among Muslims and other faith communities in
Asia. With members from Jordan to East Timor, AMAN brings together
individuals, groups and associations of Muslims in Asia under a progressive
approach to Islam.



By empowering Muslim people through institutional capacity building, human
resource development and interfaith dialogues, AMAN works to create a
culture of peace on the local, national and international levels. AMAN also
collaborates with other faith-based and secular groups in its many areas of
work.



AMAN's main activities include:

- School of Peace Studies and Conflict Transformation

- Interfaith dialogue, peace forums and promoting peace processes

- Research fellowship on Islam in Southeast Asia for young scholars

- Women's commission and women’s leadership program

- Amana Media Initiative

- AMAN Watch: human rights watchdog and engaging Muslim lawyers for legal
aid

   services

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