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There are 4 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Education and Project Specialists – Pakistan +b
Message 2 - Save the Children Bolivia:
Field Officer Director – Bolivia + b
Message 3 - Save the Children: Director HIV/AIDS Needed +b
Message 4 - Water Resources Specialist Needed
Found at the Bottom of this Issue:
Mastering the Art of
Salary Negotiation
Message 1
Posted
by: Eric Bergthold ebergthold@rti.org
Organization:
RTI International
Place
Assignment:
Job Description: RTI International is seeking high quality
professionals for long-term positions on a 4 year, $60 million project in
Experience
and skills are desired in one or more of the following areas:
·
Education sector policy and planning
·
Education sector finance
·
Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in support of education
reform
·
Management of large, USAID projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
·Minimum
of 10 years professional experience in international development
·Strong
substantive experience in relevant areas
·Masters
or PhD degree in relevant fields
·
Starting
Date:
Submit
applications to: Eric Bergthold
Email
Address: ebergthold@rti.org
To
apply, submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and 3 professional
references in Microsoft Word format to Eric Bergthold (ebergthold@rti.org).
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learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its
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Message 2
Save the Children
Posted
by: Connie Robson cgrobson@aol.com
Save the Children, an international and US based relief and development organization that seeks to
make lasting changes in the lives of children worldwide, seeks a Field Office
Director for its Bolivia Field Office.
Under the direction of the Area Director, the Field Office Director (FOD) maintains overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the operations of this program. The FOD is responsible for administration, fiscal management, and grant management of the Field Office; the direction, supervision, and evaluation of staff, and the design, implementation, evaluation, and analysis of program activities. S/he is also responsible for all donor services, including sponsorship. As the leader of SC's program, the FOD represents the Agency before host government representatives, donors, partner agencies including USAID and UNICEF, local and international NGOs, including members of the International Save the Children Alliance, the media, and Home Office.
Masters' Degree in an area related to the work of Save the Children, plus a minimum 6 years' international development experience with a minimum of one previous assignment with Save the Children preferred. Management and direction of field operations necessary, including supervisory experience. Strong interpersonal, team building and representational skills. Fluency in Spanish preferred.
Save
the Children offers an excellent salary and benefits package and opportunity
for growth.
Please
email resume and salary requirements to: jmcguane@savechildren.org and indicate BoliviaFOD/IDevjobs/JM in subject
line of email. All emails will be acknowledged, however, only potential candidates
will be contacted.
Save
the Children
CT
06880
FAX:
203-221-4077.
Save
the Children
Connie
Robson
Human
Resources Consultant
Save
the Children
203-972-0075
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Message 3
Save the Children, an international relief and development
organization that seeks to make positive and lasting changes in the lives
of children, is seeking a Director, HIV/AIDS, to make an immediate impact
in Save the Children's HIV/AIDS programming worldwide. Reporting to the Vice
President, International
Programs, the Director, HIV/AIDS will play a key leadership
role in policy and strategic planning, program development advocacy
and resource mobilization for Save the Children's HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment,
and mitigation programs. S/he will also be responsible for fundraising, outreach
to donors and other partners, and will serve as spokesperson and advocate
for children and communities affected by HIV/AIDS. The Director will collaborate
with Save the Children's Area Directors and Field Office Directors on new
program initiatives and budget development, and will provide technical supervision,
and training to further enhance the quality of Save the Children's HIV/AIDS
programs. Position is located in
Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), and a minimum of 15 years' experience working in international development, (at least half of which ust include overseas field experience), and an established reputation in field of development and HIV/AIDS. Strong understanding of the nature and complexity of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and substantial experience managing a large program portfolio. Proven management/leadership skills, ability to promote replicable and sustainable approaches to preventing and mitigating the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and a proven track record of ability to mobilize resources and improve policies. Exceptional communication skills, fluency in English, ability to travel extensively, and creativity. Fluency in additional languages preferred.
Save the Children offers excellent salary and benefits package and opportunity to make a real difference in the world.
For
immediate consideration, please email your resume and salary requirements to crobson@savechildren.org . Indicate HIV/AIDS/Devjobs/CR in subject line of email. All resumes
will be acknowledged, however, only potential candidates will be contacted.
Save
the Children
FAX:
203-221-4077
Save
the Children
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Message 4
FJ-Suva:
EDF - technical assistance services for the following:
Water
Resources Specialist
Only natural persons of EC/ACP States that are signatories of the Lome
IV bis Agreement.
The expression of interest should contain the applicant's curriculum vitæ, present and permanent address, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail. It should also include details of the motivation for applying for the position and other information that the applicant considers appropriate including when he/she is available to assume duties. Contact details of 3 referees should be provided.
The EC-Samoa cooperation concentrates on rural development,
with focus on water resources. In addition a microprojects programme is under
implementation that also supports actions in the water sector. Under the 9th
EDF a continuation of the focus on water supply is planned together with support
for the development of an integrated national water resources strategy. Involvement
in a new sanitation project for the capital,
Expressions of interest may be submitted by e-mail
or fax (a reconfirmation copy should also be submitted by registered mail)
to: Head of Delegation- Delegation of the European Commission for the Pacific
Development Bank Centre (4th floor), Victoria Parade,
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you
learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its
website - www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
Mastering
the Art of Salary Negotiation
by James Powell, Career Consultant,
e-resume.net
With unemployment at a 29-year low and the economy showing few signs
of slowing, the job market favors the professional job seeker when it comes
to salary negotiation. Yet most of us are not comfortable negotiating our
salaries even though negotiation has become a common part of today's business.
It is important to feel confident in this part of the hiring process. The
employer expects some type of negotiation, and we must be ready. With the
tips below, even the most inexperienced negotiator can learn the art of negotiation.
Avoid the question of salary, until you have an offer. On job applications
under salary requirements, put "open," "negotiable," or
"competitive." If a salary requirement must be given, then give
ranges (usually begin your range at 10% higher than your last salary and add
$10K to get your range). If you are asked directly how much you would
like to make, try to avoid providing a number, but answer in vague terms: "I'd rather discuss salary when we are
both confident that I am a good match for the position." "I believe that my salary should be based
on the specific responsibilities of the position and the standards of the
industry." "What would a person with my background and qualifications
typically earn in this position with your company?" "Although money
is an important factor, I am most interested in this opportunity because I
think it represents a good match between your needs and my qualifications."
"From the job description and salary range that you had on CareerBuilder,
we are in the same range."
Research your market value. Before you go into an interview, make
sure you are armed with the most recent information on the salary ranges for
the position that you want.
Some good sources are:
1998-1999 Occupational Outlook Handbook
National Association of College & Employers: Salary Survey
American Almanac of Jobs and Salaries
Professional associations or trade journals in your field
Call directly into Human Resources and ask their salary ranges for
the job you are seeking Compare specific salary ranges from CareerBuilder
job listings
Do not take an offer on the spot. How valuable and in demand will
you seem if you accept an offer the moment it's presented? Instead, either
take home the written offer or take notes on the details of the offer. Tell
the employer that you would like to go over everything very carefully, and
set up a meeting for the next day. Now that you have some time to really think,
you should examine the organization's entire compensation package. Be sure to consider these factors:
Insurance: General coverage, medical insurance, dental insurance,
eye care insurance, life insurance, accidental death insurance, business travel
insurance, and disability insurance.
Stock Options: How many shares, and at what price? 401(k) Plans: How
much does the employer match, and when are you vested? Pension and Profit
Sharing Plans: When are you vested; after how many years are you eligible?
Tuition and Continuing Education Benefits: What percentage will be
paid? Salary progression expected in the first 3-5 years.
Vacation days, paid holiday, and sick/personal days: How many are
you allotted, how are they earned, and what are the requirements for using
them? Negotiate. Once you have considered
the things listed above and they are acceptable, you are ready to negotiate.
Enter the negotiation armed with a firm understanding of your skills and what
they are worth. Know your strengths in your field. For example, say you were
a keen negotiator for large corporate contracts that brought $1 million in
revenue to the company. Explain to potential employers how you generally brought
x-times your annual salary package to the company in terms of corporate profitability
within your first year.
Negotiation is okay and is expected. If you are going into sales and
do not even
try to negotiate, this could be the last test of your interview. If you will
not negotiate your salary, how can you be expected to negotiate multi-million
dollar contracts for the company? Even if you are not applying for a sales
position, employers may be wary of a deal that is made too quickly. For example,
when buying a used car, if your first offer is accepted, don't you ask yourself:
"What is wrong with it?" Do not allow yourself to be the beautiful
candidate that the company now views with doubt because of your eager acceptance.
Make sure the negotiation stays win-win. When a company offers you
an exact figure, it is usually safe to expect that the number is its mid-range.
This is not the time to play hardball; you will be working with these people
if you accept the position. Use real-life examples rather that trumped up
negotiation tactics that sound like "ME, ME, ME!"
Think team. If you have an okay offer: "After looking over your offer
fully, even though I'm sure it's very competitive, the actual salary figure
is lower on a monthly basis by 10% than what I am currently making. Though
the bonuses will help improve the situation, those are subject to change. Is there flexibility on the salary portion of
the offer?"
If you have a good offer: "We are certainly very close. I was
hoping for something more in the range of $X to $Y. How much room do we have
for negotiation on the salary?
If you have a low offer: "I really like you, the job seems to
be a good match, and the goals of management and the company's organizational
strategy all seem good. The only area that we need to talk about –- and the
only area holding me back -– is the initial compensation offer. Quite frankly, the salary is less than I expected.
I am truly interested in the position and from my research, $X is the approximate
level for the salary. The other companies
I am speaking with are in that range. What can you do in this area?"
Examine alternatives. If efforts are exhausted in the salary negotiation,
and the company has not offered a salary acceptable to you, but you still
want the job, shift the conversation to the future. Discuss a 60-, 90-, or 120-day performance review
and negotiate a potential minimum percentage increase.
Discuss a year-end bonus. Discuss
the opportunity for a lump-sum signing bonus. By being well prepared and confident, you will
easily be able to master the art of salary negotiation, you will become more
comfortable doing it, and you will negotiate an acceptable compensation package.
Employers understand your point of view; they were once on the other side
of this process. Remember to be knowledgeable
about industry standards, firm in what is acceptable or unacceptable, and
open to other forms of compensation. You'll end up not only with the position you
want, but also with a salary you deserve.
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