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Message 1 - International Consultant For LMIS Feasibility Studies +b

Message 2 - The Coexistence Initiative Seeks Executive Director +b

Message 3 - European Fund Raising Manager – South Africa +b

Message 4 -  European Fund Raising Manager – London, UK +b

Message 5 - Senior Consultant/Manager, Private Sector Development +b

Message 6 - Job Openings at Mercy Corps +b

Message 7 - Consultancy Opportunities in Bangladesh +b

Message 8 - Digest for expat_list@topica.com, Issue 376

Message 9 - Inomics Alert Service

Message 10 - ReliefWeb Vacancies Update

 


Message 1


International Consultant For LMIS Feasibility Studies +b

Posted by: Momodou Njie momax@gambia-ec.gm

THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA

EC Support Unit Office to the National Authorising Officer

Department of State for Finance & Economic Affairs

1-3 Liberation Avenue, NTC Complex- Banjul

Tel. 229244/225147 Fax. 225077

Project Identification: No.: SESP

Project Account No: 8-ACP-GM-005 Commitment No. :

REF: ECU/FMC/2.16(98) 23 September 2002

PROJECT NAME: Definition of requirements and terms of reference for a project to design and implement a labour market information system (LMIS).

ORGANISATION: Department of State for Education.

ASSIGNMENT: To define the project, concept, rationale, and project implementation requirements of a labour market information system.

PROJECT DURATION: 26 days

LEVEL OF EFFORT: 1. One international consultant from the ACP/EU (Systems Designer) for 26 days, including travel days from and to home base.

MISSION DATES: To be arranged during the period 10st January 2003 - 17th February 2003

DUTY STATION: Banjul, with in-country travel.

FURTHER DETAILS: Contact Momodou Njie at this email address, momax@gambia-ec.gm  for a detailed terms of reference and Job description

APPLICATION: Submission of Proposals:

You are required to submit one original and one copy of a technical and financial proposal in two separate sealed envelopes marked "Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal" respectively. These two envelopes shall then be sealed in an outer envelope bearing the address and information indicated below. The envelope shall be clearly marked: "DO NOT OPEN EXCEPT IN THE PRESENCE OF THE TENDER EVALUATION COMMITTEE"

The address for the submission of the bids is:

The Permanent Secretary

Department of State for Education

Willy Thorpe Place Building

Banjul.

On or before 20th November 2002, by 12.00 noon.

Tenders will be opened in public and you may choose to attend.

Required Information:

Your technical proposal shall provide the following: -

(i) A brief description of the consultant's organization and an outline of recent experience on assignments of a similar nature. For each assignment, the outline should indicate inter alia, the profile of the consultant, duration and contract amount.

(ii) CV's recently signed by the consultant. Key information should include number of years experience, the degree of responsibility held in various assignments during the last five years.

(iii) Estimates of the total time effort to be provided to carry out the assignment.

(iv) The consultant's comments, if any on the terms of reference and facilities or documentation to be provided by the client.

(v) The technical proposal shall not include any financial information.

The financial proposal should list all the costs associated with the assignment and should be expressed in EURO.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20th November 2002

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Message 2


The Coexistence Initiative Seeks Executive Director +b


Posted by: Craig Bischoff  cbischoff@coexistence.net


We are seeking an Executive Director with a passion for coexistence to lead this growing organization. As CEO, with an existing annual budget of $450,000, the Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to implement the mission and goals of the organization.

 

Founded in 1998, THE COEXISTENCE INITIATIVE is a U.S.-based international non-profit organization that seeks to catalyze a global awareness of, and commitment to, creating a world safe for difference.  Working with like-minded individuals and organizations worldwide, we aim to mainstream awareness of coexistence, facilitate the exchange of information and best practice, enhance communication and cooperation between and among those within the field as well as those outside of it, and enshrine principles of coexistence in policy, curricula, and institutions. 

 

Our ideal candidate is someone who has a strong commitment to and passion for the field of coexistence, demonstrated by at least five years experience within the field of coexistence or a closely related field such as conflict resolution, conflict prevention, peace work or multiculturalism, and preferably as a senior manager.  S/he will have proven success in fundraising with extensive contacts within the international funding community, along with excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to speak to large groups.  As this is a small and relatively new organization, the ability to identify, create and pursue opportunities to catalyze action is essential.  We seek a social entrepreneur for coexistence.

 

Salary range between $70,000 and $85,000, medical benefits.

 

Please apply by submitting a letter of application, relating relevant experience and skills to the job description (full details at www.coexistence.net ), along with full resume, and references to jobs@coexistence.net  (reference: Executive Director) or

          Human Resources Department

Reference: Executive Director

          The Coexistence Initiative

          477 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor

          New York, New York 10022

          USA

          Fax: 212-980-4027

 

Closing date for applications is Friday, November 15, 2002.  Previous applicants need not reapply.

Craig Bischoff

The Coexistence Initiative

477 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10022

212.303.9445

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Message 3


Webmaster – South Africa +b


Posted by: Lebo  lebog@civicus.org

Organization name: Civicus

Job description: CIVICUS is an international civil society movement with members in over hundred countries. CIVICUS works with its members and a rapidly growing network of partners at the national and global levels to ensure that civil society organizations enjoy the rights to organize, speak freely and to promote the common good at all levels. CIVICUS facilitates activities to nurture the founding, growth, protection and resourcing of citizen action worldwide and especially where participatory democracy, freedom of association and expression, and other enabling conditions for civil society are threatened. The main CIVICUS operations centre is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the organization maintains offices in both Washington, DC, and London.The primary responsibility of the European Fundraising Manager (EFM) is to raise funds in a systematic way so as diversify the funding and resources base of CIVICUS – especially in Europe. Accounting directly to the Washington-based Director of Development, the EFM works to ensure that CIVICUS activities and infrastructure are properly funded and that CIVICUS pursues a coordinated approach to the diversification and growth of its funding base in Europe.

In cooperation with other members of the fundraising team, the EFM takes a lead in the design   and implementation of the European fundraising activities of CIVICUS, aimed at advancing the organization's programs. The work will be undertaken in collaboration the global board of directors, staff and interns, members, and partners.  The job entails researching and developing relationships with prospective donors; writing grant proposals; meetings, presentations and liaison with funders; preparing narrative and financial statements for grant reports; and ensuring compliance with individual grant requirements.

Duties

* Developing and implementing a European fundraising strategy that incorporates foundation and government fundraising, in-kind giving, individual/large gift giving, corporate appeals, and earned income activities;

* Mobilizing strong support for these efforts from staff, Board and members;

* Securing a significant level of program/project specific funding for key CIVICUS initiatives and diversify the range of CIVICUS funding support;

* Conducting prospect research;

* Preparing and refining proposals, working closely with other staff colleagues to achieve the appropriate presentation of program and budget information;

* Designing and implementing fundraising drives;

* Handling requests for additional information;

* Preparing reports to donors;

* Maintaining the London-based funding files and information systems;

* Representing CIVICUS at relevant international conferences and events;

* Supporting the Membership Coordinator to design and implement membership drives;

* Liaison and coordination with Directors of Development, Programs and Communication on CIVICUS public profile and marketing;

* Management of the CIVICUS London office, any support London-based support staff or interns, and CIVICUS legal, corporate and financial interests and responsibilities in the UK and Europe.

The post is based in the London Office of CIVICUS (which is hosted by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations - NCVO).

Please send your application, with three contactable referees, posted to: CIVICUS, Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL

Deadline for submission of applications: 1 December 2002.

Applications must be emailed to: civicus.london@ncvo-vol.org.uk

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Message 4

Webmaster – London, UK +b


Posted by: Lebo  lebog@civicus.org

Organization name: Civicus

Job description: CIVICUS is an international civil society movement with members in over hundred countries. CIVICUS works with its members and a rapidly growing network of partners at the national and global levels to ensure that civil society organizations enjoy the rights to organize, speak freely and to promote the common good at all levels. CIVICUS facilitates activities to nurture the founding, growth, protection and resourcing of citizen action worldwide and especially where participatory democracy, freedom of association and expression, and other enabling conditions for civil society are threatened. The main CIVICUS operations centre is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the organization maintains offices in both Washington, DC, and London.The primary responsibility of the European Fundraising Manager (EFM) is to raise funds in a systematic way so as diversify the funding and resources base of CIVICUS – especially in Europe. Accounting directly to the Washington-based Director of Development, the EFM works to ensure that CIVICUS activities and infrastructure are properly funded and that CIVICUS pursues a coordinated approach to the diversification and growth of its funding base in Europe.

In cooperation with other members of the fundraising team, the EFM takes a lead in the design   and implementation of the European fundraising activities of CIVICUS, aimed at advancing the organization's programs. The work will be undertaken in collaboration the global board of directors, staff and interns, members, and partners.  The job entails researching and developing relationships with prospective donors; writing grant proposals; meetings, presentations and liaison with funders; preparing narrative and financial statements for grant reports; and ensuring compliance with individual grant requirements.

Duties

* Developing and implementing a European fundraising strategy that incorporates foundation and government fundraising, in-kind giving, individual/large gift giving, corporate appeals, and earned income activities;

* Mobilizing strong support for these efforts from staff, Board and members;

* Securing a significant level of program/project specific funding for key CIVICUS initiatives and diversify the range of CIVICUS funding support;

* Conducting prospect research;

* Preparing and refining proposals, working closely with other staff colleagues to achieve the appropriate presentation of program and budget information;

* Designing and implementing fundraising drives;

* Handling requests for additional information;

* Preparing reports to donors;

* Maintaining the London-based funding files and information systems;

* Representing CIVICUS at relevant international conferences and events;

* Supporting the Membership Coordinator to design and implement membership drives;

* Liaison and coordination with Directors of Development, Programs and Communication on CIVICUS public profile and marketing;

* Management of the CIVICUS London office, any support London-based support staff or interns, and CIVICUS legal, corporate and financial interests and responsibilities in the UK and Europe.

The post is based in the London Office of CIVICUS (which is hosted by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations - NCVO).

Please send your application, with three contactable referees, posted to: CIVICUS, Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL

Deadline for submission of applications: 1 December 2002.

Applications must be emailed to: civicus.london@ncvo-vol.org.uk

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Message 5


Senior Consultant/Manager, Private Sector Development +b

 

Posted by: Chris Balzano  cbalzano@deloitte.com

 

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd., a specialized consulting arm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, is a leading provider of development consulting services to emerging economies. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Consultant/Manager who is an expert in Small- and Medium (SME) Enterprise development, specifically in business development services (BDS), competitiveness, business linkages, and cluster-based strategies for enterprise development. This position is located in our Private Sector Development practice unit and is a full time position based in our Washington, DC office.

 

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the candidate will fall into four main areas: business development, proposal development, project management, and short-term overseas assignments.

*        Business development - will market Emerging Markets' services to our major donor clients and will identify and track business leads in the SME sector. Included in business development is participating in or leading the development of thought pieces on various areas of SME development, which will assist in keeping EM at the leading edge of this field.

*        Proposal development - will spearhead and lead proposal efforts in the SME sector.  Should have good writing skills and be familiar with proposal development processes for major donors. Should also be able to identify high quality candidates for staffing these proposals.

*        Project management - will provide daily oversight of field projects both technically and administratively.  Should have prior experience managing projects and be familiar with major donors' requirements for procurement and standards of project management.

*        Short-Term assignments - will provide technical consulting services on major donor projects.  Should have a track record of billable work on SME projects and providing high-quality deliverables and strong client management skills.

 

Qualifications:

*        Minimum of five years of practical, hands-on experience in the international development consulting industry

*        Bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement, Master's degree preferred.

*        The ideal candidate will be commercially-oriented, with either private sector experience or knowledge of market based initiatives for enterprise development.

*        Familiarity with USAID is strongly preferred.

*        Second language capabilities in French/Spanish are preferred. 

*        Strong written and verbal skills.

*        Ability to travel up to 15-20%.

 

Please email your CV to emergmarkets@deloitte.com , referencing "  DJ- SME" in the subject line.  EOE M/F/D/V

 

www.deloitte.com/emergingmarkets

 

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Message 6

 

Job Openings at Mercy Corps +b

 

Posted by: Rosalyn Tanicala  rtanicala@mercycorps.org

 

Finance and Compliance Manager +b

San Salvador, El Salvador

 

The Finance and Compliance Manager will be responsible for the financial and compliance management of the Mercy Corps El Salvador operations, ensuring financial adherence with donor and Mercy Corps accounting, procurement and reporting requirements as well as financial accountability of Mercy Corps and its partners.

 

This position requires a MA/S or equivalent in accounting/finance, 6 to 10 years finance and management experience and 4 years experience managing grants. Three years overseas experience is required, international NGO/PVO field office experience is preferred. 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. Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, prioritization skills are necessary. Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is required. Experience working in difficult conditions, fluency in both English and Spanish, and regional experience are required.

 

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

 

Emergency Field Officer +b

Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

Mercy Corps is currently seeking an Emergency Field Officer to enhance program operations for the Mercy Corps Sulawesi, Indonesia office in the areas of organizational and technical support to local NGOs and security management.

 

This position requires a BA/S or equivalent in administration, international development. Substantial international experience with an NGO (five years) is preferred with at least two working in emergency settings is required. Experience working with local NGOs in project implementation and organizational assessment is essential. Proven experience with managing security in very complex and rapidly changing environment and demonstrated ability to closely coordinate and cooperate with other agencies and international organizations on program and security issues. Experience in administrating relief programs in ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations is required. Proven experience and success in working with and implementing programs through local partners is vital.  Experience with living and traveling in difficult conditions and a valid driver's license is essential. Knowledge of Bahasa Indonesian and experience with driving in Asia is preferred.

 

This is a temporary position that is scheduled to last three months.

 

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

 

Senior Program Manager +b

Kandahar, Afghanistan

 

Mercy Corps is seeking a talented Senior Program Manager to oversee and manage its Emergency Support for Drought and Conflict Affected Populations Project in Afghanistan.  This critical position will ensure that the project reaches its goal of reducing suffering, increasing local capacities, and promoting livelihoods revitalization to create favorable conditions for the return of displaced people and to stabilize asset-depleted communities in Nimroz, Helmand, Kandahar, Uruzgan, Takhar, Kunduz and Baghlan Provinces of Afghanistan.   The Project Manager will provide vision and leadership and will monitor overall project performance, while ensuring the flexibility of this large scale, multi-sectoral relief project which includes elements of agricultural and livestock revitalization, water and sanitation, cash-for-work and infrastructure rehabilitation.

 

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 Afghanistan are vital. 

 

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

 

Rosalyn Tanicala

HR Administrative Assistant

Mercy Corps

3015 SW First Ave.

Portland, OR 97201-4796

Phone: (503) 796-6800 ext. 334

Fax: (503) 450-1978

E-mail: rtanicala@mercycorps.org

 

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Message 7

 

Consultancy Opportunities in Bangladesh +b

 

Posted by: Sylvie Tan  Sylviet@unops.org

 

Consultancy Opportunities

 

UNDP/UNOPS/Government of Bangladesh is seeking to recruit a Policy Dialogue Specialist (PDS) for a project in Bangladesh. This is a UNDP supported Entrepreneurship Development of Women Project (EDW) and was instituted in 1998 with an objective to make women entrepreneurs self-sustaining by providing timely credit, training inputs and institutional linkages for further finance and Business Development Services (BDS).

 

The PDS should have a strong understanding of gender-responsive policies to enhance women's economic status. In addition s/he must demonstrate practical experience of a minimum of 15 years in gender dimensions in entrepreneurship development, and a sound understanding of issues confronting women in a market economy, and in the Asian context.

 

You can access the complete Terms of Reference through our website at www.unops.org.my  . If you are interested in applying or know of any expert with the experience, kindly send your/their CV to Sylvie Tan at e-mail: sylviet@unops.org  or vacancieskl@unops.org  indicating clearly, this reference number: BGD/97/043/PDS

 

Sylvie Tan

Portfolio Assistant

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Asia Office, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel no: 603 - 2087 5565 (NEW! from 31/3/2002)

Fax no: 603 - 2087 5655 (NEW! from 31/3/2002)

E-mail : sylviet@unops.org 

 

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Message 8

 

Digest for expat_list@topica.com, Issue 376

 

From: expat_list@topica.com

 

http://www.topica.com/lists/expat_list/

http://www.expat-list.siteblast.com

 

Expat E-news

 

Job title:  = Recruitment Manager

Contact E-mail:     = injobs@internews.org

Contact Name:  =

Job Listed Date:   = 1 December 02

Contract/Permanent:  = yes

Job Location:      = Indonesia

Remuneration:  = TBD

Start Date:      = 15 March 03

 

Brief Description: = Responsibilities include:

•        Manage successful multi-faceted media development project working with over 150 local media partners both commercial and non-profit.

•        Coordinate management of Internews Indonesia staff with local Executive Managers

•        Liaise with Indonesian govt and non-govt orgs and funders in Indonesia and with international media organizations and consultants abroad.

•        Ensure compliance with  terms of multiple grants

•        Help design and write funding proposals to USAID and other int’l fu

 

Eligable Nationalities:  = all

Listed By:  = Internews Network

 

Job Alert -  Senior Consultant/Manager, Private Sector Development

 

Senior Consultant/Manager, Private Sector Development

 

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd., a specialized consulting arm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, is a leading provider of development consulting services to emerging economies. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Consultant/Manager who is an expert in Small- and Medium (SME) Enterprise development, specifically in business development services (BDS), competitiveness, business linkages, and cluster-based strategies for enterprise development. This position is located in our Private Sector Development practice unit and is a full time position based in our Washington, DC office.

 

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the candidate will fall into four main areas: business development, proposal development, project management, and short-term overseas assignments.

 

Business development - will market Emerging Markets' services to our major donor clients and will identify and track business leads in the SME sector. Included in business development is participating in or leading the development of thought pieces on various areas of SME development, which will assist in keeping EM at the leading edge of this field. Proposal development - will spearhead and lead proposal efforts in the SME sector.  Should have good writing skills and be familiar with proposal development processes for major donors. Should also be able to identify high quality candidates for staffing these proposals. Project management - will provide daily oversight of field projects both technically and administratively.  Should have prior experience managing projects and be familiar with major donors' requirements for procurement and standards of project management. Short-Term assignments - will provide technical consulting services on major donor projects.  Should have a track record of billable work on SME projects and providing high-quality deliverables and strong client management skills.

 

Qualifications:

·       Minimum of five years of practical, hands-on experience in the international development consulting industry

·       Bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement, Master's degree preferred.

·       The ideal candidate will be commercially-oriented, with either private sector experience or knowledge of market based initiatives for enterprise development.

 

·       Familiarity with USAID is strongly preferred.

·       Second language capabilities in French/Spanish are preferred. 

·       Strong written and verbal skills.

·       Ability to travel up to 15-20%.

 

Please email your CV to emergmarkets@deloitte.com , referencing "  EXP-

SME" in the subject line.  EOE M/F/D/V

 

www.deloitte.com/emergingmarkets 

 

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Message 9

 

Inomics Alert Service

 

http://www.inomics.com/

 

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