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are 8 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Two Washington DC based International Development Job
Vacancies +b
Message 2 - Mercy Corps has Four Job Openings +b
Message 3 - Two Positions
Available at Fonkoze (Haiti’s Alteranative Bank for the Organized Poor) +b
Message 4 - Democracy & Governance Specialist – Mali +b
Message 5 - Project Director in West Africa for The World Conference on Religion and Peace +b
Message 6 - Resident Process Advisor – Dili, East Timor +b
Message 7 - Coordinator for PRIME –
Nigeria, Abuja (For EU Nationals Only) +b
Message 8 - ReliefWeb Job
Vacancies
Message 1
Two
Posted by: Lauren Forges
LForges@acdivoca.org
ACDI/VOCA, an international development organization, seeks a DC-based Portuguese-speaking Project Coordinator/Agribusiness Specialist and a French-speaking Project Coordinator/Microfinance Specialist for the Africa/Middle East Division.
DUTIES: develop new business initiatives in Africa and the
Middle East; provide technical, administrative, financial, and programmatic
supervision and backstopping to projects in the region; and assist in the marketing of ACDI/VOCA's
core competencies.
QUALIFICATIONS: Agribusiness Specialist - Masters degree in agribusiness/business, economics or related
field. At least five
years hands-on Africa/Middle East experience in
agribusiness/trade/international development. Strong
analytical, organizational, administrative, and computer skills. Proven
ability to write winning proposals, write articles, and make oral presentations
in English. Strong
competency in Portuguese. Microfinance Specialist - Masters degree in
finance, economics, international relations or related field. At least five years
hands-on Africa/Middle East experience in microfinance/international
development. Strong analytical, organizational,
administrative, and computer skills. Proven ability to write winning
proposals - particularly in the area of micro and rural finance, write
articles, and make oral presentations in English. Strong competency in
French.
ACDI/VOCA, an international development organization, seeks a DC-based Administrative Assistant for the Africa/Middle East Division.
DUTIES: provide administrative support to ACDI/VOCA's
Africa/Middle East division; make travel arrangements; procure equipment and
assets; develop and maintain divisional libraries; edit the monthly newsletter;
support proposal development activities; and prepare quarterly monitoring
reports.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in agriculture,
international development or another relevant field. Familiarity
with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Lotus Notes. Foreign
language experience in French, Portuguese, Arabic or an African or Middle
Eastern language is highly desirable but not required. Specific knowledge and
experience in African or Middle Eastern countries is also desirable. Must be a
team player that is organized, thorough, enthusiastic, flexible,
has a commitment to development.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Respond with resume, cover letter, and salary
history to HR/AFR/MENA-AA,
Lauren Forges
Human Resources
ACDI/VOCA
(202)383-9760 phone
(202) 638-7477 fax
Visit
us at www.acdivoca.org
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Mercy Corps has Four Job Openings +b
Posted
by: Rosalyn Tanicala rtanicala@mercycorps.org
Mercy Corps is seeking a talented Senior Program Manager
to oversee and manage its Emergency Support for Drought and Conflict Affected Populations
Project in
This position requires a MA/S or equivalent in Social
Science or relevant field and a minimum of four years multi-sector field
management experience including emergency relief, health, engineering,
agriculture, water management and/or infrastructure
repair projects. Two years successful experience with grant management, budget
oversight and personnel development and management is essential. Demonstrated
understanding and experience applying the principles of participatory,
community-oriented development and familiarity with responding/working within
emergency situations is necessary. Excellent negotiation, representation,
implementation experience and skills and the ability to work comfortably and
effectively in the religious, security and political climate of
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 -
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
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."
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."
Mercy Corps is currently seeking a Finance and Administration Manager to be responsible for the financial and administrative management of the Mercy Corps Kyrgyzstan field office.
This position requires a BA/S or equivalent in accounting/finance, 6 years finance and management experience and 4 years experience in managing grants. Three years overseas experience is required and international NGO/PVO field office experience is preferred. The qualified applicant must be in agreement with Mercy Corps values and policies; must have experience with advanced accounting, fund accounting, data processing and auditing; federal grants experience desired; must have "for profit" experience; and must have proven ability to work cooperatively with other staff in a "team" relationship. Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports is required. Supervisory and management experience is also required. Aptitude for foreign languages helpful.
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 3
Two Positions
Available at Fonkoze (Haiti’s Alteranative Bank for the Organized Poor) +b
Posted
by: Sharmi Sobhan ssobhan@gfusa.org
Fonkoze is
BANK Fonkoze S.A. (
Job Description
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for all long-range financial matters and for the establishment of company-wide financial and administrative objectives, policies, programs, and practices that insure the company of a continuously sound financial structure. S/He controls the flow of cash through the organization and maintains the integrity of funds, securities and other valuable documents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Establish and execute programs for the provision of the capital
required by the business, including negotiating the procurement of capital and
maintaining the required financial arrangements.
2.
Supervise the production of the annual budget for the bank; review, refine
and implement the system for the strict control of and adherence to the budget,
and report monthly on the outcome of the budget to the Board through the CEO.
3.
Develop and implement a financial plan, including cash-flow
projections, which will enable the bank, while complying with all regulatory
requirements (liquidity, etc) to maximize its balance sheet exposure, minimize
exposure to risk and promote earnings potential to achieve its corporate
objectives and mission. The performance of the CFO will be based on results to
be measured against established targets and set deadlines incorporated within
the approved financial plan.
4.
Lead the preparation of the financial statements of the bank, including
annual and quarterly financial reports and prospectuses.
5.
Assess and implement improvements in the bank's accounting and
management information system:
6.
Review and implement improvements in the budgeting and planning process
at the bank.
7.
Advise the CEO and the Chief Operations Officer (COO) on costing
systems and develop/establish appropriate systems for apportioning overhead
costs to the various profit/cost centers according to services rendered.
8.
Examine the corporate expenditure structure and suggest areas where
cost reduction can be made without affecting operations adversely.
9.
Approve all agreements concerning financial obligations, such as
contracts for products or services and other actions requiring a commitment of
financial resources. Responsible for the financial aspects of real estate
transactions and executes bids, contracts and leases.
10. Provides insurance coverage
as required.
11. Suggest measures to improve
earning capacity through both traditional sources and new avenues.
12. Review the bank treasury
function and redesign/implement it as necessary to ensure consistently adequate
liquidity in day-to-day operations as well as maintaining daily balances.
13. Ensure that all legally
mandated reports, including the annual financial statements, are produce on
time and are of an acceptable standard.
14. Develop and implement a
management development plan to ensure that the financial functions within the
Department have trained and experienced personnel to ensure orderly succession
following completion of the contract. This involves taking appropriate steps to
ensure that such trained personnel have acquired all requisite capabilities to
support the bank's financial operations, the financial accounting reporting and
controllership function and any other financial management departments
concentrated within this area. Progress in reaching sustainability of financial
and all other operations is a major goal and therefore subject to periodic
review.
15. Supervise the preparation of
budget and accounting manuals.
ü
6 - 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in management
capacities within a financial institution, especially a micro finance
institution and/or commercial bank.
ü
Minimum of a university degree, with a major in finance or accounting
preferred. Masters degree beneficial.
ü
Good communications skills and the ability to work well with people.
ü
Good leadership and teamwork skills.
ü
Fluent in English, French, and Creole.
ü
Understanding of and commitment to mission and values of Bank Fonkoze
S.A.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The CEO shall plan, set goals and objectives,
organize, recruit staff, lead and motivate officers and employees to enhance
productivity, direct and control the operations of the bank, and shall
coordinate and supervise the activities of its various branches, departments
and/or units, in accordance with the policies and instructions of the Board of
Directors. S/He shall ensure safe and
sound operations of the bank as well as its compliance with the banking laws,
regulations, and prudent norms prescribed by Banque de la République d'Haïti.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Develop,
recommend to the Board of Directors, and execute a yearly corporate plan that
embraces the following:
-
Goals, objectives and corporate philosophy of the bank;
-
Organization structure and functions of the bank and all its
departments and branches;
-
Business plans and strategies and financial products;
-
Resource mobilization strategies and financial products;
-
Credit extension and recovery program;
-
Branch profitability targets;
-
Cost reduction;
-
Human resource development program;
-
Branch network expansion program;
-
Automation of banking functions and customer services;
-
Corporate budget, and
-
Management information, monitoring and control systems.
2) Recommend policies
to the Board and initiate the development of appropriate systems and procedures
covering the various functions and activities of the bank including the
following:
-
Delegation of authorities and limits of discretion;
-
Development of human resources, recruitment and promotion, schemes of
service and compensation, performance appraisal, discipline and grievance
procedures;
-
Creation of appropriate Board Committees, including an Audit Committee
and an Executive Committee;
-
Deposit and resource mobilization;
-
Assets and liability/liquidity management;
-
Investment, credit and collection;
-
Risk diversification;
-
Branch operations, standards of performance, classification/grading of
branches, branch expansion, consolidation/transfer;
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International operations, correspondent relationships, foreign exchange
dealing limits;
-
Trust and inspection;
-
Management information, and
-
Customer and public relations
3) Develop and maintain a sound plan of organization and ensure capable management succession. Select and appoint immediate subordinates, and delegate to each the responsibility and authority for the performance of their assigned functions. Serve as the final authority for employee relations and personnel matters; has ultimate authority for all hire/fire decisions, compensation and disciplinary actions.
4) Direct the
operations of the bank and implement the policies and decisions of the Board.
5) Ensure
that company operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
6) Establish
standards to measure the performance of the bank and its various departments
and branches.
7) Coordinate
and supervise the activities/operations of all branches, departments/units and
ensure harmony of individual efforts to accomplish corporate goals.
8) Represent
the bank in an official capacity as well as in civic, social and
community-oriented activities that promote goodwill for the institution.
9) Submit to
the Board of Directors an annual report on the performance, financial
condition, and general affairs of the bank.
10) Perform
such other functions as normally performed by the Chief Executive Officer of a
bank and as the Board of Directors may decide.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ü
Ten years experience in executive management.
ü
Knowledge of and practical experience with commercial banking and/or
micro-credit programs in developing countries.
ü
Minimum of a university degree, Masters in Business Administration
preferred.
ü
Good communications skills and the ability to work well with people.
ü
Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
ü
Fluent in English, French, Creole.
ü
Understanding of and commitment to mission and values of Bank Fonkoze
S.A.
For more information, please contact Claude B.
Labossiere at claudelabossiere@hotmail.com
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Message 4
Posted by: Susie Jones SJones@ncba.coop
Cooperative
League of USA (CLUSA) seeks senior level Democracy & Governance Specialist
for 5 year position in
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 5
Project Director in
Posted
by: Lisa Stuffle lstuffle@wcrp.org
The World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) is
an international, interreligious coalition that seeks to promote dialogue and cooperation
among representatives of the world's religious traditions in order to seek
common action for peace. WCRP has been
working in the region since late 1996 to support the efforts of religious
leaders to build multi-religious cooperation and to enhance the role that
religious communities can play in the reconstruction, reconciliation and
development of their societies. WCRP is currently seeking a person to fill the
position of Project Director for
POSITION
The Project Director is responsible for day-to-day
management of all aspects of WCRP's project work in the
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not
limited to)
* Assist in the development and support of
representative inter-religious councils throughout the region.
* Maintain regular contact and close working
relationships with relevant religious leaders in the countries of
* Travel frequently throughout the region in
monitoring and evaluating current WCRP program activities with the
Inter-Religious Councils.
* Design and implement peace building project
activities consistent with WCRP program goals for
* Implement a capacity building program with the
inter-religious councils including training in finance, administration, organizational development, strategic planning, leadership,
mediation/negotiation, conflict resolution and peace building.
* Coordinate and facilitate regular inter-religious
regional meetings to prepare and implement region wide peace building efforts.
* Represent WCRP with other international
organizations, NGOs, local governments and organizations in the region.
* Oversee staff in the region, including hiring all
local staff and coordination with
* Prepare regular narrative and financial reports for
the International Secretariat and periodic narrative and financial reports for
project donors in coordination with the International Secretariat in
* Oversee financial management of project grant
funds and providie regular financial reports to WCRP/International.
* Assist in program development and proposal writing
towards strengthening the projects in the region.
* Possibility of assistance with a new Pan-African
program and the need to travel and/or re-locate to other areas.
QUALIFICATIONS: Please only apply if you meet all of
the stated qualifications
* Minimum 3 years experience of living and working
in
* Graduate degree in international relations, peace
and conflict resolution, religion, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years experience in field-level program
implementation and management in conflict resolution, interreligious
cooperation, and/or civil society development.
* Excellent training skills and experience in the
areas of organizational capacity building and peace building/conflict
transformation.
* Excellent English verbal and written communication
skills and effective representational skills.
* Program development and proposal writing
experience.
* Strong management and organizational skills, particularly in working with multi-religious staff and groups.
* Active involvement with a faith community.
* Knowledge of one of the main languages in the
region is preferred.
* Not a family post.
Salary commensurate with
experience. Full benefits package including life, health,
disability, housing allowance.
Fax cover letter and resume/CV to AO (212) 983-0566,
email to: aoliver@wcrp.org or mail to AO, WCRP, 777 UN Plaza, 9th Fl.,
Lisa Stuffle
World Conference on Religion and Peace
777 United
Phone: (212) 687-2163, ext. 12
Fax: (212) 983-0566
Website: www.wcrp.org
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Posted by: Dr.
Munish K Duggal munish47@hotmail.com
1. Job Title:
Resident Process Advisor under the project Capacity Development for Human
Resources Management in the Civil Service
UNDP,
Telephone: (670
390) 312 481: Fax (670 390) 312 408:
E-mail: registry.tp@undp.org
2. Duty Station:
Dili,
3. Summary of
duties:
This resident
Process Advisor is to take responsibility for co-managing the project in close
collaboration with the National Project Director (NPD) and for providing
continuous advice to the government in terms of implementing and managing the
process of human resource management and development in
a) Substantive
revision of the project document- the RPA will incorporate the comments
provided by the Bureau Project Appraisal Committee meeting (BPAC) in the
project document through its substantive revision. He/She will also incorporate
any other comments that may arise during the on-going project implementation
process.
b) Project
management. The RPA will advise and coach the NPD and the Project Management
Team on all aspects related to the following responsibilities:
* Day-to-day
operational management of the project. In close collaboration with the NPD, the
RPA will plan, initiate and manage project activities and measure performance
and report on project results and outcomes.
* Management of
all financial, material and human resource assets of the project.
* Preparation
and updating of work-plans and monitoring their implementation, management of budgets
and resource allocation, workload management, and performance assessment.
* The
preparation of Terms of Reference and design for such events as training
(curricula, courses, schedules), study tours,
conferences and workshops, and to advise the UNDP on the joint approval and
sign-off of these design documents and selection of government candidates.
* Preparation of
Terms of Reference for recruitment of international and national consultants
and advisors, and advise the government,
the UNDP and the executing agency on the joint identification, election and
approval of such advisors and consultants.
* Preparation of
the monthly meetings of the Project Management Team, preparation of the minutes
of these meetings and following up on the implementation of decisions taken.
* Maintaining a
proper filing and documentation system related to the management of the project
and to train counterpart staff in this area.
* Reviewing and
monitoring the overall management, performance and progress of the project and the
preparation of regular progress reports, Project Performance Evaluation Reports
(PPER).
* Selection,
recruitment and supervision of all project
administrative support staff.
* Coordination,
supervision and evaluation of the performance of all project staff.
* To represent
the project before the UNDP and the national authorities.
c) Process
consulting. The RPA will have the following responsibilities:
* Advise the government on the design and implementation
approaches to achieve the objectives and outputs specified in the project
document.
* Advise the
government and the Cabinet member responsible for civil service personnel
management and development, on the process of developing civil service
personnel management systems regulations and procedures
* Advise on any
changes in the scope of the project's outputs and activities as they emerge in
the course of the implementation of the project.
* Advise and
coach the staff of the CSA with regard to training planning and programming.
* Assist the CSA
with the preparation and implementation of the training program.
* Advise the
government on the design and implementation of the Capacity Building Program
for Governance and Public Sector Management, especially with regard to civil
service human resource management and training.
* Facilitate the
national, regional and international transfer of know-how and experiences in
the area of Governance and Public Sector Management and Human Resource
Management and Training in particular.
* Advise the
government in designing systems for expanding experiences, lessons learned and
know-how throughout the public administration.
* Provide other
such advice and support as may be required by the UNDP and the government as is
to be expected in a dynamic process of change.
* To provide
information and guidance to consultants working for the project and to brief
interested donors, NGO's or foreign missions on the activities of the project.
d) Donor
coordination
* Support the
government and the UNDP in the functions of donor coordination, coordination of
related donor funded projects in the area of human resource management and
training, and
the mobilization of additional donor funding to the GPSM Capacity Development
Program.
* Support the
Dean of the Academy with the programming of training activities in the CSA and
in coordinating the interventions of different donors.
e) Human
Resource Management and Training
* To the extent
possible, to assist the Human Resource Management Research and Training Unit
with the development of training and research materials, options for policy
analysis as well as in the preparation of draft legislation and
regulations.
* To the extent
possible, to lecture on selected topics in the area of project management and
human resource management
4.
Qualifications and Experiences:
* solid experience (15-20 years) in governance and public sector management
and change management, both regionally and internationally
* solid experience with human resource management, training
and development
* solid experience in program and project management,
monitoring and evaluation.
* solid experience in process facilitation
* substantive experience in training and workshop
facilitation.
* knowledge of the East Timorese context and/or similar
experiences would be recommended
* strong oral and written communications skills (English or
Portuguese), results oriented, strong team player.
* knowledge of the national languages (Tetun & Portuguese)
would be a strong advantage
* knowledge of Bahasa would be an advantage.
* sound judgement, flexibility and adaptability, excellent
communication skills, cultural sensitivity.
5. Timeframe:
The Resident
Process Adviser will commence its duties as soon as possible. An initial 3
months "probationary contract, which will be converted to a one year
contract, subject to agreement of both the government and the UNDP will be
signed. The total frame of this project is 2 years.
6. Last
date for Applications:
7. Contact
person:
Ms. Shanti
Karrupiah, Head of Personnel Section: shanti.karuppiah.tp@undp.org
Fax number:
(+670) 390 312 408
United Nations
Development Programme
Timor-Leste
UN Agency House,
Tel: (+670 390) 312
481 Fax: (+670 390) 312 408
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Posted by: Alvean
Fentener afentener@gfa-terra.de
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