Rebecca Simms

Passionate about all things Gender | Youth | Development. All views my own.

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

An exciting position is available with @FSDAfrica for those with excellent knowledge and understanding of private sector development processes in fragile communities and states #development #Africa : https://t.co/Xvhh1mscX9

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

@GFI_green @COP26 @cityoflondon @wef Hi there - from one UK funded financial development organisation (https://t.co/tkWWzYCdJA) to another, would it be possible to be connected with someone directly to discuss this event? We are currently developing a Green Finance strategy and would be keen to discuss with you.

[Feminist Economics @FeministEcon]

This man tells husbands: do more housework--and thereby avoid divorce. Eureka! We published a great study by W. Sigle WAY back in 2010 showing his advice works! https://t.co/t2jIC4iLJF https://t.co/tqUgyVOtq3 @IAFFE @BraunsteinFE @DStrassmann

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

A highly recommended funded Masters degree in peace & development issues, supported by @Rotary International. Apply via your local district Rotary Club & study in Japan, Australia, Sweden, UK or USA. Deadline 31 May 2020. Open to all nationalities & ages. https://t.co/Tp7pWFrobr

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

Interesting paid research opportunity for the #youth activists out there from South America, North America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania!
https://t.co/mEMXzEOXyR

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

"Being a woman doesn’t make you better at handling a global pandemic – but women generally have to be better in order to become leaders."

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[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

Twelve feminist books everyone should read by
@UN_Women

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[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

After over 2 years in The Gambia, my time has come to an end. With one door closing, another opens for someone else. My position with UNCDF is being advertised (and one for the Ghana office). Deadline is tonight so share and/or apply if interested! https://t.co/wTQ3T9s8WD

[UN Women @UN_Women]

❌mankind
✔️humankind

❌chairman
✔️chair

❌congressman
✔️legislator

❌businessman
✔️representative

❌policeman
✔️police officer

❌landlord
✔️owner

❌boyfriend/girlfriend
✔️partner

Use your language to fight gender bias with gender-neutral expressions!

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

Well done to the 60 trainees from Gikoko & Julafaar ward in LRR who completed training in Compressed Stabilised Earthblocks & masonry & now ready to put their #skills to the test when employed by their ward to build poultry houses & horticultural gardens (#jobs) #jsf @UNCDF

[Peter Malika @PeterMalika]

South-south cooperation in this case technical collaboration by Global LFI Technical Secretariat happening this week in Banjul Gambia & next week Dakar Senegal. @UNCDF @UNCDFLFI @DavidHughJackso @Abbadi implementing Global Board decision of November 2019

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

The Gambia's Finscope 2019 survey results have officially been launched under the #JSF programme, in collaboration with the Central Bank, GBOS and @Finmarktrust! Data on the Gambian financial inclusion landscape is now available for all to utilise @UNCDF @EUinTheGambia

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

Interested in working with @UNCDF team in The Gambia and supporting the EU funded Jobs, Skills and Finace Programme (#JSF) for Women and Youth in The Gambia? Apply for the position of Admin and Finance Analyst before December 9th: https://t.co/A5WbG1QjsZ @EUinTheGambia @ITCnews

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

Katching Ward of NBR 🇬🇲 have been waiting a long time for water in their community & today they are employed by their Ward to build their own solution - a garden and borehole. Jobs supported by the #JSF programme. @UNCDF @EUinTheGambia

[UN Capital Development Fund @UNCDF]

.@ITCnews, @UNCDF, @UNIDO, @UNCTAD & other stakeholders partners of @DecentJobsYouth at the closing of the #YESForum19 at the @_AfricanUnion reaffirming their commitment to advance the building blocks of sustainable self-employment among young people with the #YESDeclaration

[UN Capital Development Fund @UNCDF]

Today was the third day of the EU-TF #FinancialInclusion workshop in #TheGambia. Participants are sharing the learning and debriefing observations from a field-level exposure visit. 🇬🇲 @EUinTheGambia

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

Seeing #financialinclusion in action. Residents of 🇬🇲 LRR being employed by their local government and given the opportunity to receive financial education training and open bank accounts and mobile money wallets with extra support from a "chatbot"! #JSF @UNCDF @EUinTheGambia

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

@UNCDF is supporting residents of Jikoko ward to be employed by their local government & invest in their communities by building a horticulture garden and poultry farm. Whilst also receiving training on producing environmentally friendly bricks! #JSF @EUinTheGambia @ITCnews

[Rebecca Simms @Reb_G_Simms]

Yesterday we launched the 3 day @EUTF - @UNCDF Workshop on #FinancialInclusion. Learning how increasing #AcessToFinance can be catalytic in bringing positive change and sharing knowledge on bast practices in the Sahel #TheGambia #JSF @ITC @UNGambia @EUinTheGambia

[DPG-E Tanzania @DpgeTanzania]

@UNCDF is seeking to hire a National Coordinator for its project 'Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) Facility' - Apply by 22-Nov. https://t.co/RDaJwmOdpU