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Message 1 - Vacancies for Uganda +b

Message 2 - Job Listing from the Dev-Zone International Employment Update (Part 1)


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Message 1


Vacancies for Uganda +b


Posted by: Maria Diniz  RH@sofreco.com

Deadline for submission :  02/12/2002

Ref: I2250-3 (to be mentioned in your application)

 

For a project in UGANDA,

Project title: Kakira Cogeneration Project - Detailed Engineering Consultancy

 

SOFRECO is looking for a:

Project Manager / Team Leader (medium-term position) +b

 

She/will be carry out several missions to provide detailed engineering support to the Project.

 

Profile:

-         Mechanical and/or thermal engineer.

-         Experience in managing engineering projects and in particular detailed engineering consultancies (installation, piping, erection and commissioning).

-         At least 10 years of relevant experience related to this assignment.

-         Working knowledge of English.

-         Specialised in the following fields:

o       boilers,

o       turbo-alternators,

o       cogeneration plants,

o       sugar plants.

 

Applicants should send their application to: RH@sofreco.com (under ref. I2250-3)

 

For a project in UGANDA,

Project title: Kakira Cogeneration Project - Detailed Engineering Consultancy

 

SOFRECO is looking for a:

Power Plant Engineer (short-term missions) +b

 

She/will be carry out several short-term missions to provide support to the Team Leader.

 

Profile:

-         Electrical engineer.

-         Experience working in an engineering and design department.

-         Experience as a production engineer in a thermal power station (electrical installations, control).

-         At least 5 years of relevant experience related to this assignment.

-         Specialised in the following fields:

o       boilers,

o       turbo-alternators,

o       cogeneration plants,

o       cane sugar plants a plus.

 

Applicants should send their application to: RH@sofreco.com (under ref. I2250-3)

 

For a project in UGANDA,

Project title: Kakira Cogeneration Project - Detailed Engineering Consultancy

 

SOFRECO is looking for a:

Mechanical Engineer (short-term missions) +b

 

She/will be carry out several short-term missions to provide support to the Team Leader.

 

Profile:

-         Mechanical engineer.

-         Experience working in an engineering and design department (installations, piping, equipment, cane sugar a plus).

-         At least 5 years of relevant experience related to this assignment.

-         Specialised in the following fields:

o       boilers,

o       turbo-alternators,

o       cogeneration plants,

o       sugar plants.

 

Applicants should send their application to: RH@sofreco.com (under ref. I2250-3)

Maria Diniz

Chargée de Recrutement / Human Resources

SOFRECO

92-98 bld Victor Hugo - 92115 Clichy cedex - France

tel +33 (0) 1-41 27 95 95 - fax +33 (0) 1-41 27 95 96

RH@sofreco.com

http://www.sofreco.com

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.

Message 2

Job Listing from the Dev-Zone International Employment Update (Part 1)

Dev-Zone Employment Update 15th November 2002

http://www.dev-zone.org

 

INTRODUCTION:

Dev-Zone Employment Update is for people looking for work within the aid and development sector. This update contains new vacancies, (more of which can be found on our website: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/ ), as well as other information from Dev-Zone.

 

To view a list of our most recently added employment opportunities visit:

http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/New/

 

1. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

1.1 Overseas Projects Corporation of Victoria Ltd (OPCV)

 

 1.1.1 Title: Rural Development Specialists/ Nepal and Pakistan

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4264.html

 

 Location: Nepal and Pakistan

 

 Closing Date: Not Specified

 

 Summary: OPCV is currently tendering for two rural development projects one in Nepal and the other in Pakistan.

 

 Qualifications: International Consultants will be required to have experience in: Nepal: Agriculture Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (Team Leader); Agriculture Economics; Agricultural Marketing and Market Information; Post Harvest and Agribusiness Development; High Value Crop Production; Participatory Planning and Systems Learning Approach; Pakistan: Institutional and Rural Development; Human Resource Development; Economics; Rural Infrastructure; Watershed Management; Agricultural Economics; Agricultural Marketing; Agricultural Development; Rural Finance and Enterprise Development; Animal Husbandry; Livestock Development; Irrigation Systems; Community Forestry and Range Management; Rural Sociology.

 

 Instructions: Please forward your resume, preferably in the ADB prescribed format, to MHolmberg@opc.vic.gov.au , with the subject as Rural Development. Refer to the link Contacts on the OPCV Home Page for details concerning the corporation's Privacy Policy.

 

1.2 Ard, Inc.

1.2.1 Title: IQC Manager

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4274.html

 

 Location: Washington, DC

 

 Closing Date: 30-Dec-2002

 

 Nationality: U.S. citizenship or valid U.S. work permit absolutely required.

 

 Language: Good knowledge of at least one language other than English (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic preferred)

 

 Summary: ARD, Inc. (http://www.ardinc.com) is currently seeking a project manager candidate for a proposed 5-year IQC focused on development of the agricultural sector.

 

 Qualifications: Senior manager with previous IQC management preferred and minimum 10 years professional international field experience preferably with USAID-funded activities. Ability to manage large, complex projects with large consultant components. Excellent leadership skills demonstrated by proven track record. Thorough understanding of USAID procedures. Technical excellence in agricultural development. Expert skills in participatory planning. Ability to foster public-private partnerships. Advanced degree in agriculture related field (Ph.D. preferred)

 

 Instructions: Please send full, current CV in reverse chronological format (see format at http://www.ardinc.com/documents/cvshellforconsultantuse.doc ) to Mholmquest@ardinc.com , reference R-101 in the subject line. Or fax M. Holmquest at 802-658-4247. Please complete and submit the Affirmative Action Application available at http://www.ardinc.com/htm/jobs/job_eeo.htm . Closing Date: December 30, 2002. EOE/w,m,d,v

 

 Duration: Proposed 5-year position

 

1.3 Land O'Lakes

 1.3.1 Title: Chief of Party - Agricultural Marketing Specialist

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4302.html

 

 Location: Ukraine

 

 Closing Date: Not Specified

 

 Summary: The International Division of Land O'Lakes seeks candidates for the position of Chief of Party for a long-term assignment on a potential Agricultural Marketing project Ukraine.

 

 Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have five or more years of experience as Chief of Party/Project Manager on large, multi-faceted, USAID funded projects, and an educational background and work experience in agricultural marketing, and/or agricultural information systems. Necessary qualifications also include significant work experience with international development projects, and living and working experience in CEE, the NIS and the FSU. Candidates should also have experience managing and directing short-term international consultants and volunteers, and local national professional staff. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in agriculture or agricultural economics, at least ten (10) years of overseas experience, familiarity with USAID project management requirements, language skills relevant to the ms. A good command of Bahasa Indonesia, Portuguese and/or Tetum, or a willingness to learn these languages, is desired.

 

 Start Date: 1-Feb-2003

 

 Instructions: Contracts of up to two years will be offered. The full Terms of Reference for this position is available on our website (URL): http://www.acil.com.au/cgi-bin/o_inter_view.pl?0 . Please direct any queries to Lucy Brown on 07 3356 4259 or via e-mail to lucybrown@alphalink.com.au

 

 Apply To: Lucy Brown

 

 Apply Email: lucybrown@alphalink.com.au

 

 Duration: up to 2 years

 

1.5 ACIL Australia

 1.5.1 Title: Agricultural Advisers [Two]

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4315.html

 

 Location: Dili, East Timor

 

 Closing Date: 26-Nov-2002

 

 Language: Bahasa Indonesia and/or Tetum

 

 Summary: Based in Viqueque, Aileu or Maliana [location to be confirmed], these exciting and challenging positions play a critical role in the success of the project. The Agricultural Advisers work closely with East Timorese farmers, local communities and other project advisers to manage and maintain the project's technical service centres; lead the design and implementation of agricultural activities identified by villagers through participatory agricultural development processes; and contribute to the building of skills and capacity amongst national team members and farmers in participatory development, farming system management, research and analysis, practical implementation of trials and demonstrations, introduction of new technology, and the scaling up of successful innovative agricultural activities.

 

 Qualifications: The preferred candidates will be advisers committed to using participatory development processes and techniques in agricultural development. Tertiary qualifications in horticulture, livestock, veterinary science, marketing or agriculture are required, as well as experience working in developing countries with lowland, upland and/or highland smallholder farming systems. A good command of Bahasa Indonesia and/or Tetum, or a willingness to learn these languages, is desired.

 

 Start Date: 1 -Feb-2002

 

 Instructions: Please direct any queries to Lucy Brown on 07 3356 4259 or via e-mail to lucybrown@alphalink.com.au

 

 Apply To: Lucy Brown

 

 Apply Email: lucybrown@alphalink.com.au

 

 Duration: Up to 2 years

 

2. COMMUNICATION

 2.1 Oneworld International

 2.1.1 Title: Editor, Oneworld Radio Catia

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4279.html

 

 Location: Uganda

 

 Closing Date: 29-Nov-2002

 

 Summary: As part of the 'Catalysing Access to Technology in Africa' (CATIA) programme funded by DFID, OneWorld will be implementing a range of activities in support of African broadcasters' access and use of ICTs. Activities will include the development of online products for broadcasters, support for access points/hubs, and technical and content training for broadcasters and NGOs producing audio. The OneWorld Radio CATIA Editor, based in Uganda, will be responsible for the development and high quality editing of OneWorld Radio CATIA website[s] in English. Editorial work will include regular updating of all text sections of the site[s], in-depth research about African broadcasters' needs and networking, report writing and membership recruitment/support.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 1. Editorial & Research · Edit the OneWorld Radio site[s] using the content management system. This will include identifying and writing introduction links to content items · Write content for ...

 

 Qualifications: ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS - At least five years' experience of writing to published standard, fluent spoken and written English; Writing experience within or about African development activities, creating a deep understanding of African development issues; Excellent communication skills with experience of relationship and network building in a variety of settings, from grassroots to regional level; Knowledge of Internet technologies and audio online [digital editing etc]; Broadcast sector knowledge and contacts DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS- Training experience and contacts, especially within the broadcast sector; Experience of developing projects with an ICT component; Knowledge of French and/or African languages; Proven administration skills, reporting and office systems

 

 Instructions: To receive an application pack email jobs@oneworld.net stating which position you are interested in. No CVs. Deadline for application forms: 5pm, Friday 29 November. Interviews: early December.

 

3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 3.1 Trust Agency for Rural Development

 

 3.1.1 Title: Programme Director

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4295.html

 

 Location: Gunjur, Gambia

 

 Closing Date: Not Specified

 

 Language: English

 

 Summary: The Programme Director is the Executive Officer of TARUD, the Secretary to the Board of Trustees of TARUD, and jointly responsible to TARUD and MBG in accordance with their partnership agreement. The purpose of the Programme Director is to lead, manage and coordinate the overall programme (including the exploration of new ideas, new initiatives and new partnerships) to ensure that it is appropriate, integrated, has a measurable impact and contributes to the strategic objectives. He/She shall: · Assume overall responsibility for effective management of all the affairs of the Agency including administration and supervision of Agency Projects, personnel and finances · Take ultimate responsibility for ensuring that logistical support, procurement of agency materials and management of agency vehicles are efficiently and effectively carried in the best interest of the Agency. · Be responsible for ensuring that adequate funds are raised to keep the operations of the Agency and ...

 

 Qualifications: At least three years senior management experience of development programmes, demonstrating skills in financial, resource and staff management/development, and the development and implementation of appropriate policies, procedures, and systems in relation to these. · Strong analytical and conceptual skills to thing and plan strategically and evaluate options and implement those with sustainable impact. · Leadership skills and experience in project/programme monitoring, review and evaluation · Communication and interpersonal skills with experience of senior level negotiation, liaison and representation with government/local authorities, UN agencies and other NGOs. · A commitment to a consultative team approach to decision-making and the ability to lead a team. · A good understanding of development issues as well as an appreciation of cultural and social issues. · Skills and experience of report writing · Fluent written and spoken English · Preferably educated ...

 

 Start Date: 1st January 2003

 

 Instructions: Please send applications to the following email address: tarud@qanet.gm  with the subject line 'Programme Director Vacancy'.

 

 Apply To: Ibraima Sanyang

 

 Apply Email: tarud@qanet.gm

 

 Duration: 2 years

 

 4. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

 4.1 Overseas Projects Corporation of Victoria Ltd (OPCV)

 

 4.1.1 Title: Expressions of Interest : Project Director/Team Leader

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4276.html

 

 Location: Philippines

 

 Closing Date: Not Specified

 

 Summary: OPCV is seeking to recruit potential long-term team members for an AusAID project in the Philippines.

 

 Qualifications: Essential: Proven record in national strategic thinking for the development of poverty reduction and resource management strategies; Tertiary qualifications in rural development management related disciplines; Experience in managing poverty reduction programs/projects and in monitoring the effectiveness and impact of public investments for poverty reduction Experience in cooperation with and influencing senior policy makers and executives in the public sector, concessional financers and development cooperation doner governments; Demonstrated ability to provide effective secretariat services to high level policy and management committees; Demonstrated Ability to motivate and guide multi-sectorial teams; and Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Desirable: Knowledge/experience of the Philippines economic, institutional and socio-cultural environment and ...

 

 Instructions: Please forward your resume preferably in the ADB prescribed format, to MHolmberg@opc.vic.gov.au  and to CKeating@opc.vic.gov.au  .Include the subject title as FATA Economist. Refer to the link Contacts on the OPCV Home Page for details concerning the corporation's Privacy Policy.

 

4.1.2 Title: Expressions of Interest : Deputy Project Director/Deputy Team Leader

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4277.html

 

 Location: Philippines

 

 Closing Date: Not Specified

 

 Summary: OPCV is seeking to recruit potential long-term team members for an AusAID project in the Philippines.

 

 Qualifications: Essential- Experience in provincial level strategic thinking for the deployment of poverty reduction and resource management strategies; Tertiary qualifications in management and or community management related disciplines; Experience in developing management systems including financial, staff and general administration; Experience in designing and using project monitoring and evaluation systems; Experience with staff recruitment, management and development; Experience with developing training programs for staff; Experience in community development awareness of community development approaches and the role of facilitation; Demonstrate ability to motivate and manage multi-sectorial teams; Experience working cross-cultural situations in relatively isolated locations in Asia; Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated ability ...

 

 Instructions: Please forward your resume preferably in the ADB prescribed format, to MHolmberg@opc.vic.gov.au  and to CKeating@opc.vic.gov.au  .Include the subject title as FATA Economist. Refer to the link Contacts on the OPCV Home Page for details concerning the corporation's Privacy Policy.

 

4.2 Habitat for Humanity International

 4.2.1 Title: Regional Resource Development Coordinator, Central America and Mexico

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4291.html

 

 Location: Costa Rica

 

 Closing Date: 6-Dec-2002

 

 Language: Fluency in Spanish; prefer - fluency in English

 

 Summary: Reporting to the Central America and Mexico Regional Director, this position is responsible for providing training, counsel and direct assistance to national organizations and affiliates in the successful creation and implementation of resource development strategies. This person will work closely with the Area Resource Development Director to develop organizational development plans and lead initiatives that ensure increased local capacity for resource development and long-term sustainability of national programs.

 

 Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least three years experience in resource development including work with both local and international donors; fluency in Spanish; ability to communicate Habitat's Christian roots and principles; 30-35% travel. Prefer: fluency in English; experience in soliciting funds from private individuals and corporations, organizing special events and direct mail.

 

 Instructions: Ref:#1182-10CH. To apply, please send CV and cover letter to IPP@hfhi.org  or fax: 229-924-0641 or HFHI, International Staffing, 322 W. Lamar St., Americus, GA 31709 U.S. We appreciate and thank all who may apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted personally.

 

4.2.2 Title: Regional Director, South Asia

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4292.html

 

 Location: New Delhi, India

 

 Closing Date: 6-Dec-2002

 

 Language: Fluency in English, plus a good knowledge of one of the South Asia languages.

 

 Summary: This position manages HFHI's relationships with Habitat national organizations in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Regional Director, South Asia will lead and encourage HFHI staff and national organization board members and staff in implementing strategic initiatives; promote the growth of national organizations; negotiate annual budgets and strategic, training and resource development plans with national organizations; monitor financial results of national organizations: manage the day-to-day relationship with the Area Office.

 

 Qualifications: Requires MBA or Master's degree in relevant discipline: at least 5 years management experience, preferably in an international NGO or multinational organization; experience in working with boards and in training; experience in managing financial information; willingness to communicate and affirm the Christian roots and principles of HFHI; strong managerial, organizational, and team building skills in a multicultural environment.

 

 Instructions: Ref:#601-10CH. To apply, please send CV and cover letter to IPP@hfhi.org  or fax: 229-924-0641 or HFHI, International Staffing, 322 W. Lamar St., Americus, GA 31709 U.S. We appreciate and thank all who may apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted personally.

 

4.3 Hagar

 4.3.1 Title: Director of Operations Phnom Penh

URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4309.html

 

 Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

 

 Closing Date: 31-Dec-2002

 

 Language: English

 

 Start Date: As soon as possible

 

 Apply To: Simona Mottini

 

 Duration: 3 years

 

4.3.2 Title: Director of Corporate Services

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4308.html

 

 Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

 

 Closing Date: 31-Dec-2002

 

 Language: English

 

 Summary: The role of the Director of Corporate Services is to organise, develop and consolidate administration and financial management services supporting the Hagar Projects. S/he is direclty accountable to the Executive Director and is responsible for managing a team of admin/finance staff and supporting the two Director of Operations in areas of financial management and central administration. S/he is a member of the Hagar Management Team and works in close cooperation with senior staff members.

 

 Qualifications: Experience: 3 years senior level administration/finance position, personnel management Education and training: MBA or equivalent qualification, accountancy qualification Knowledge: systems management Skills and abilities: interpersonal communication skills, organisational abilities, computer word processing and spread sheet competency Qualities: mature Christian, patience, integrity

 

 Start Date: As soon as possible

 

 Instructions: Interested people are requested to send detailed CV to Hagar Administration Office.

 

 Apply To: Simona Mottini

 

 Apply Email: hagar@bigpond.com.kh

 

 Duration: 3 years

 

5. ECONOMICS

 5.1 American Samoa Community College Library

 5.1.1 Title: Cataloger/Reference Librarian

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4273.html

 

 Location: American Samoa

 

 Closing Date: 13-Dec-2002

 

 Summary: American Samoa Community College Library is seeking an experienced librarian to provide the library with strong cataloging and reference services. Duties: Cataloging of print and nonprint materials using standard catalog rules and formats in an automated environement; serving as a resource person for cataloging quality control; teaching library instruction and orientation; providing reference desk and referral services; developing library collection; and supervising of clerical staff and student assistants; other duties as assigned.

 

 Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited program. Working knowledge of LCSH, MARC formats, AACR2, and DDC 21. Two years cataloging experience on an integrated library system. Experience with retrospective conversion. Diverse blend of professional abilities and interests, including cataloging, library instruction, and reference services. Excellent organizational abilities and communications skills.

 

 Instructions: Send a letter of interest, resume, and copy of transcripts by post to: Dr. Taitaifono Otineru, Human Resource Manager, American Samoa Community College, PO Box 2609, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799, Or Fax to: (684) 699-2796. Or E-mail to: ascchumanres@hotmail.com

 

 Duration: Two-year contract

 

6. EDUCATION

 6.1 Overseas Projects Corporation of Victoria Ltd (OPCV)

 

 6.1.1 Title: Specialist in Teacher Education Policy, Planning and Organizational Development and Team Leader

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4266.html

 

 Location: Bangladesh

 

 Closing Date: Not Specified

 

 Summary: The. specialist will have the following general responsibilities: (i) Coordinate the work of all team members and prepare an overall implementation schedule for the technical assistance (TA). (ii) Collaborate closely with the Ministry of Education on all matters related to the implementation of the TA, including administration, data collection, issues, policies and strategy identification, and report preparation. (iii) Keep the steering and the technical committees informed of the progress through regular meetings. (iv) Collaborate closely with the Secondary Education Sector Improvement Project (SESIP) on policies, strategies, and project outputs, and the Primary Education Sector Improvement Project on teacher development, as well as other externally assisted projects in the subsector. (v) Be responsible for the on-time preparation of all the formal written reports, including the TA outputs: subsector analysis and the ...

 

 Qualifications: The specialist will have extensive background in policy, planning, and organization of teacher education and development in developed and developing countries, preferably in South Asia. The specialist will have experience leading international groups of professionals and strong academic qualifications in the education sector. Experience in madrasah systems is a plus.

 

 Instructions: For further details and submission of EOI's, please contact Robert Cross at rcross@opc.vic.gov.au

 

6.1.2 Title: Specialist in Multimedia and Distance Learning

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4267.html

 

 Location: Bangladesh

 

 Closing Date: Not Specified

 

 Summary: The specialist will have experience in distance education and multimedia programming and have strong academic qualifications. The specialist will work in close collaboration with the education facilities development and equipment procurement specialist and the distance educations specialist to do the following: (i) Examine the needs and feasibility of improving access of teacher training to the poor and hard-to-reach areas utilizing both conventional and distance approaches. (ii) Review successful international models on multimedia and distance learning (MDL) in teacher training, analyze the current use of such approaches in Bangladesh, and assess the potential demand for pre- and in-service teacher development using such methods. (iii) Analyze existing capacity at the Bangladesh Open Univdrsity (BOU) in innovative multichannel programming for pre- and in-service teacher training, look at successful international models for curriculum ...

 

 Instructions: For further details and submission of EOI's, please contact Robert Cross at rcross@opc.vic.gov.au

 

6.1.3 Title: Specialist in Quality Management in Teacher Education

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4268.html

 

 Location: Bangladesh

 

 Closing Date: Not Specified