Vacancy – ACCOUNT CLERK FOR THE GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS
The Global Health Systems Solutions is currently seeking an outstanding individual to GHSS as Account Clerk. Requirement: BSC accounts or an equivalent certificate + 2 years’ work experience in accounting. Deadline: 27 March 2014 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Contract Period: 2 years, renewable Salary: Very competitive and negotiable […]
Vacancy – MONITORING AND EVALUATION/STATISTICIAN FOR THE GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS
The Global Health Systems Solutions is currently seeking an outstanding individual to GHSS as Monitoring and Evaluation Officer/Statistician. Requirement: MPH with advanced knowledge in statistics and data analysis. Deadline: 27 March 2014 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Contract Period: 2 years, renewable Salary: Very competitive and negotiable Applicants should […]
Laws On Natural Resources Management Neglect Gender
By Leocadia Bongben Claude Abé, Sociologist at the Catholic University of Central Africa has frowned at the Cameroonian laws for being silent on gender issues in the management of natural resources. Abe was speaking during a scientific debate recently on the importance of equality in the forest and environment […]
International Women’s Day 2014 : INSPIRING CHANGE (Photo gallery)
Women’s equality has made positive gains in Cameroon and the world at large. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action. Photo credits- Comfort Mussa
Job Offer : Project Controller Cameroon
International Mining and Infrastructure Corporation plc (“IMIC”), listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, is seeking to establish an important asset-ownership position in the global mining sector through investment in mining and related infrastructure. IMIC plc, an equal opportunity employer, is recruiting one Project Controller for […]
Priorities for combating violence against women in Cameroon
By Comfort Mussa Yaounde, Cameroon – As part of week long activities to mark IWD 2014, the British High Commission in Yaounde organized a roundtable discussion on the priorities for combating violence against women in Cameroon – chaired by the Chargé D’Affaires, Mrs. Allison Marriott. Speaking on behalf of the Minister […]
Woman eh – Girl power !
By Comfort Mussa Have you ever wondered about what young girls in Cameroon have to say about Violence against Women and girls? I have. I was more than happy when my friend & CEO of Gender Danger, Chi Yvonne Leina told me that this year for IWD commemoration in Cameroon, […]
Burkina Faso blocks start up of Africa’s first free clitoral repair “pleasure hospital”
By Misha Hussian (Thomson Reuters Foundation) BOBO DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Africa’s first hospital to offer free clitoral repair for victims of female genital mutilation (FGM) opened its doors in Burkina Faso on Friday, but no patients were admitted because the government refused to allow foreign doctors […]
Call for applications – 2014 MILEAD Fellowship for young African women leaders
Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa, announces its annual call for applications for the 2014 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program. The MILEAD Fellows Program is a long-term leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and thrive in […]
Gendering Agriculture
Women spearhead efforts to feed the continent By: Nirit Ben-Ari Do land, seeds and crops have a gender? Perhaps they do in sub-Saharan Africa, where women produce up to 80% of foodstuffs for household consumption and sale in local markets, according to a report by the World Bank and the […]