DEVJOBS List of Jobs – December 5, 2002

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Message 1

Three Job Openings at Mercy Corps +b

Posted by: Rosalyn Tanicala rtanicala@mercycorps.org

Portland, Oregon - Field Finance Manager +b

Mercy Corps Headquarters in Portland, is in search of a Field Finance Manger to ensure accuracy of field office finances through support of financial reporting, recording and training, communications, compliance, and adherence to budget.

This position requires a BA/S or equivalent in accounting or relevant field. Two years experience with not-for-profit fund accounting including knowledge of rules and regulations governing the compliance/regulatory management of grants from US Government and other agencies is highly desirable. Two years experience with MS Office and general ledger software is necessary. Demonstrated experience and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, accounting systems, and budget development and administration is required. Effective verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational and prioritization skills are necessary. Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is required. Proven ability to successfully communicate project purposes, goals and objectives and initiate and maintain positive relationships with field staff and donor agencies is vital to effective performance. Employment overseas and experience working for an NGO and with USAID is preferred.

Current authorization to work in the United States is required. Please apply online at www.mercycorps.org. Click on "Jobs."

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist- Zagreb, Croatia +b

Mercy Corps is in search of an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to lead the monitoring and evaluation aspects of its' umbrella grant program, entitled Economic and Community Revitalization Activity (ECRA). The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for monitoring, documenting, evaluating and reporting program implementation and grantee progress in planned activities using established monitoring and evaluation criteria and indicators to insure compliance with donor policy, procedure and reporting requirements, and track and measure program impact.

This position requires an MA/S in social sciences, humanities, statistics or other related field or equivalent and 5 years of international development experience. Two years of experience with developing and instituting monitoring and evaluation systems and providing technical assistance and training in various aspects of monitoring and evaluation is required. Two years of experience with: MS Excel, MS Word, and ACCESS is required. Demonstrated attention to community participation in all aspects of program monitoring and evaluation is necessary. Umbrella-grant experience and knowledge of USAID requirements and regulations are preferred. Two years of overseas experience is required, with regional experience preferred.

For more information or to apply for this position online, please visit our website at www.mercycorps.org. Click on "Jobs."

School Rehabilitation Project Manger- Afghanistan +b

Mercy Corps is currently seeking a School Rehabilitation Project Manager to manage its School Community Organization/Reconstruction project, a 12-month, community-driven developmental rehabilitation project aimed at the organization of rural school communities and the reconstruction of schools in 18 communities in five districts. This project will be implemented with participation of local NGO partners and the local government to support grassroots initiatives concerned with education in rural North Afghanistan. This community-based project, targeting primarily rural areas in Northern Afghanistan, will empower communities to prioritize, plan and implement projects that foster civic participation, revitalize essential educational infrastructure and build capacity in the communities.

This position requires a Master's Degree in international development or management, equivalencies of education and experience in community capacity building will be considered. Three years of field management experience, focused on working with rural communities on grassroots level and local civic organizations to promote sustainable development. Sectoral experience in civic education and association building is a plus. Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and initiate and maintain positive relationships with communities, local citizen's groups and indigenous NGOs is vital to effective performance. Proven grant management and budget oversight skills are required

For more information or to apply for this position online, please visit our website at www.mercycorps.org. Click on "Jobs."

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Message 2

Microenterprise Communication Specialist – Arlington, VA +b

Posted by: Susannah Pinckney spinckney@weidemannassoc.com

Organization: Weidemann Associates, Inc.

Job title: Microenterprise Communication Specialist

Place assignment: Arlington, VA

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides professional writing and editing support related to the microenterprise sector worldwide. Conceptualizes and designs communication strategies, and then assists in or oversees their implementation. Reviews and interprets technical material and prepares accurate and descriptive abstracts and summaries. Interacts with customers to determine messages and delivery mediums. Prepares the communications materials for print and electronic distribution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Collects or oversees collection of material related to microenterprise development and prepares materials for distribution in print and electronic formats, including fact sheets, articles, newsletters, technical notes, reports, web sits and others.

· Participates in strategic planning, and manages and coordinates the development, implementation, and completion of deliverables related to communication initiatives.

· Performs research and analysis on specific issues as assigned and develops comprehensive communications materials based on that analysis and interpretation of issues.

· Plans and coordinates special events such as contractor meetings.

· Oversees the development and maintenance of comprehensive contact databases of donor and practitioner organizations involved in microenterprise services.

Qualifications:

ü Bachelor's degree in a related Business, Liberal Arts or with at least 5 years experience directly related to duties and responsibilities.

ü Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

ü Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

ü Ability to analyze and interpret technical information and to develop accurate and descriptive abstracts and summaries.

ü Skilled in the use word processing and presentation software.

ü Knowledge of media production and publishing principles and processes.

ü Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

ü Two or more years working in a developing country context.

Desired Skills and Experience

§ ·Master's Degree in a related discipline.

§ ·Knowledge of research principles, methods, and resources.

§ ·Experience with foreign languages preferably French and/or Spanish.

§ ·Skills in the use of spreadsheet and database management software.

§ ·Knowledge management initiatives.

Starting date: Negotiable. Need is immediate.

Salary range: Optional on your part to state

Deadline: December 13, 2002

Submit applications to: Attn: Communication Specialist

Email address: to CommunicationSpecialist@WeidemannAssoc.com

Or fax to: (703) 525-6169 by December 13, 2002. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Message 3

Microenterprise Research Associate – Arlington, VA +b

Posted by: Susannah Pinckney spinckney@weidemannassoc.com

Organization: Weidemann Associates, Inc.

Job title: Microenterprise Research Associate

Place assignment: Arlington, VA

JOB DESCRIPTION: Weidemann Associates, an international consulting business working in microenterprise development, seeks a Microenterprise Research Associate to guide an Internet-based information processing system for developing countries.

Duties include collecting, maintaining, analyzing and reporting micro enterprise information worldwide. Information is collected from institutions and companies that provide financial, business development services and policy development services to micro enterprises. This position will oversee preparation of questionnaires, data collection using Internet-based methods, data management and document management. Upon request, this person will conduct research about microenterprise development activities worldwide using internal and external data sources. Other duties will be to manage and replicate databases; produce reports from the database, support report writing for customers and the public, distribute reports on-line and by traditional methods and respond to information requests from customers and the public.

Qualifications: Requires at least five years experience in microenterprise development, two or more years in a developing country context, plus a Bachelor's degree in a related subject matter. Must be detail-oriented and self-directed. Must be able to communicate clearly the information required from users and explain how to use the Internet based reporting system. Must be able to the brief high-level company and government officials about data

reported through the system.

Preferred experience includes working with microfinance institutions and business development services providers in developing countries. An advanced degree such as MBA, MA, MS or its equivalent is useful. Statistical analysis of economic and financial data is a plus. Persons who speak Spanish and/or French will be given preference. Also preferred is experience with Microsoft Office, Excel and Access, graphics and presentation software, and preparation of items for print or web publication and web site maintenance.

Starting date: Negotiable. Need is immediate.

Salary range: Optional on your part to state

Deadline: December 13, 2002

Submit applications to: Attn: Research Associate

Email_address: tMicroenterpriseResearch@WeidemannAssoc.com

Or fax to: (703) 525-6169 by December 13, 2002. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Message 4

Producer Organization/Agribusiness Advisors for Africa Programs +b

Posted by: Susie Jones SJones@ncba.coop

Cooperative League of USA/National Cooperative Business Association (CLUSA/NCBA) seeks persons for FUTURE long term (minimum 3 years) positions as Agribusiness Specialists for Producer Organizations/Agribusiness/Cooperatives programs in Africa. These will be mid and senior level positions. Major emphasis is on strengthening the agricultural marketing/outgrower contract operations as well as democratic governance and internal controls of farmer owned organizations. Requires: strong participatory training and training of trainers experience in business skills and democratic governance skills; experience in guiding business/marketing operations of producer organizations in Africa; strong track record of results (income of participants increased) on similar rural projects in Africa, minimum 6 yrs. work experience in Africa; proficiency in French, Portuguese or English. Prefer M.A. in relevant field. Prefer work with both primary and second level producer organizations. Please note that these are implementation, not research/analysis, positions.

Send resume, in English, to: Email: sjones@ncba.coop Fax to 202 638 1374 Att: Susie Jones. Resumes needed by Dec. 6 and on ongoing basis. Only finalists will receive response.

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Message 5

Democracy & Governance Specialist – Mali +b

Posted by: Susie Jones SJones@ncba.coop

Cooperative League of USA (CLUSA) seeks senior level Democracy & Governance Specialist for 5 year position in Mali. Position expected to begin in approximately 6 months. Major responsibilities are: building partnerships between local governments and civil society organizations (CSOs) which result in: more communities with development plans and budgets which encompass the priority needs of local communities; more joint actions undertaken by local governments and communities to improve conditions and accomplish goals on public issues of concern to local people; increase in development of participatory mechanisms to resolve conflicts; increased collaboration between local governments and CSOs to provide public goods and services (schools, clinics, etc.). Requires: Fluent French and English; minimum 8 years in similar positions primarily in Sub-Sahara Africa; strong performance record of measurable results on similar projects in Africa; participatory training skills; strong leadership skills; prefer masters degree in relevant field and fluency in Malian languages.

Send resume in English to sjones@ncba.coop or fax: 202 638 1374 Att: Susie Jones. Deadline for resumes: Dec. 20 Only finalists will receive response.

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Message 6

Community Development/Training Specialist Needed +b

Posted by: Shane Tarr shanetarr@yahoo.com

An AusAID funded Project in Inner Mongolia – Inner Mongolia Grasslands Management Project Phase 2 – is looking for a locally engaged Community Development/Training Specialist for 45 months beginning as soon as possible.

This person will work alongside an Australian specialist, local counterpart, and a small inter-disciplinary team (including technical experts in curriculum development, farming systems, agricultural extension, forage production, M&E and Remote Sensing) to develop a participatory system of user rights to support the Government's grassland management policy. Most of this person's time will be spent at the sumu, gacha and aili level working with herders and farmers, especially poorer herders and farmers and women. However, this person will also be expected to work at the banner and league level.

For this position a woman is preferred. Ideally the person should be fluent in Mongolian but Chinese is acceptable. The person should also have a background in the fields of social or rural development and graduate level qualifications in the social sciences. Nevertheless, someone with considerable experience (10 years or more) in the fields of social or rural development would also be acceptable.

Starting date is subject to AusAID approval but ideally as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Dr. Shane Tarr, Australian Team Leader or Dr. Jim Taylor, Community Development/Training Specialist at 54 Chasan Street, Ulanhot, Inner Mongolia, China on Tel/Fax 0482-8225404, M/P 13514821424, or email shane@experience-inc.net