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DEVJOBS List of Jobs – September 5, 2002

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Message 1 - Field Office Sponsorship Support Associate - Westport, CT +b

Message 2 - Senior Staff Associate-Climate Applications in Africa +b

Message 3 - NRMjobs (August 29, 2002) Part 2

Message 4 - Job Listing from Developmentex.com Service

Message 5 - Job listing from DevNetJobs.org

Message 1

Field Office Sponsorship Support Associate - Westport, CT +b

Posted by: Connie Robson cgrobson@aol.com

Save the Children, an international and US based relief and development organization that seeks to make positive and lasting changes in the lives of children worldwide, has an immediate opportunity for a Field Office Sponsorship Support Associate in its Westport, CT headquarters. The Field Office Sponsorship Support Associate will work with Field Offices around he world to help improve Field Office sponsorship management by leading and conducting Field Office reviews, lending technical assistance and detailed policy guidance to field reports, implementing continuous quality improvement practices, responding to Field Office inquiries and providing training to Field Office sponsorship staff; and producing management reports on key sponsorship indicators.

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years experience in an office environment. Effective technical/instructional writing skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks independently. Strong leadership and communication, interpersonal, verbal and written skills. Knowledge of ACESS/interrelational databases and excellent computer skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft software. Fluency in Spanish, French and/or Portuguese preferred as is previous overseas travel or work experience. Previous experience in multicultural environments required as is ability to travel internationally.

Position is located in Westport, CT , and preference will be given to local candidates as no relocation assistance is available. Save the Children offers comprehensive benefits and competitive salaries and encourages work/life balance. For immediate consideration email resume and salary history to : crobson@savechildren.org . Please attach resume as a word document and indicate FOSS/dvjbs/CR in the subject line of your email. All resumes will be acknowledged, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Save the Children, 54 Wilson Road, Westport, CT 06880. EOE M/F/D/V

Save the Children

www.savethechildren.org

Connie Robson

Human Resources Consultant

Save the Children

203-972-0075

cgrobson@aol.com

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Message 2

Senior Staff Associate-Climate Applications in Africa +b

Posted by: Georgiana Aybar georgia@iri.columbia.edu

ORGANIZATION: International Research Institute for Climate Prediction

Place of Assignment: Palisades, NY, USA

JOB DESCRIPTION: The International Research Institute for Climate Prediction (IRI), headquartered in Palisades, NY, seeks an outstanding individual to manage on-going or planned projects involving the use of climate information and seasonal forecasts to reduce food and livelihood security risks in the Greater Horn and southern Africa: two regions that are prone to climate-related disasters. The work includes coordinating IRI research staff inputs and developing/maintaining collaborative relationships among relevant stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Stakeholders range from local communities to national government agencies, regional institutions, collaborating researchers, development assistance agencies and interdisciplinary teamwork management in both academic and non-academic arenas. Additional responsibilities include training and capacity-building activities, designing and organizing meetings and workshops, and oral and written reporting of project results; excellent written and verbal English skills essential. Depending on the applicant's experience, the position may offer opportunities to work in other geographic areas as well.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

Candidates will have either a Ph.D. or an M.Sc in a relevant field such as geography, international relations, environment, economics, agriculture, water resources, rural sociology, anthropology, or gender studies. Candidates with a Ph.D. must have at least two years of relevant experience in international development, preferably in Africa, while M.Sc candidates must have four years; and may also conduct strategic research in his/her areas of expertise, must be able to perform in international settings and skill in other relevant languages desirable. The successful candidate will travel and represent the IRI in the project regions, so must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the IRI and a strong commitment to the end-to-end process of using climate information to solve real-world problems. Please refer to http://iri.columbia.edu/ for more details.

Starting Date: October 2002

Deadline for submssion of Applications: 30 September 2002

Submit your Applications to:

M. Mokhtari

Applications Must Be Emailed to: personnel@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu

Instructions to Applicants:

Columbia University benefits accompany the appointment. Please submit a letter of application, CV including an email address, statement of research interests and career objectives, and contact information of three references to: Search Committee/SSA-Africa, attention M. Mokhtari, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, PO Box 1000, Palisades, NY 10964-8000; or by e-mail in ASCII format to: personnel@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu. Candidate review will commence 30 September 2002. The IRI, a department of Columbia University, acts affirmatively toward equal employment opportunity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Message 3

NRMjobs (August 29, 2002) Part 2

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DISTRICT RANGER, NORTH EAST DESERTS, Innamincka, SA Salary: $45,680 to $48,665pa (OPS 5) National Parks and Wildlife SA, Department for Environment & Heritage

Manage the District's reserves to protect its natural biological and physical assets. Provide high-quality recreational and tourism experiences to park visitors. Ensure effectiveness of cooperative management arrangements on key reserves within the District. Offers the opportunity to work with Aboriginal people, developing improved relationships with communities keenly interested in managing their traditional lands and safeguarding their culture. Innamincka is in SA's far north east, 730kms north of Port Augusta.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Remote area allowance payable. Departmental house available. May be required to work within any region of SA. Travel, overnight absences and out-of-hours fieldwork may be required (with time off in lieu provisions). Departmental uniform required. Work 75 hours per fortnight (10-day-on/4-day-off roster).

CONTACT: For Information Pack, including Job and Person Specification: Mrs Judy Brown, 08-8648-5329 (email: brown.judy@saugov.sa.gov.au ), or visit: http://www.parks.sa.gov.au/vacancies.html Further enquiries: Mr John Watkins, Regional Manager, Outback Region, 08-8648-5309. Original and three copies of application, addressing Person Specification, including curriculum vitae and three current referees, and marked 'Confidential' to: Mrs Judy Brown, Manager Business Services, Ranges/Outback, NPWSA, PO Box 78, Port Augusta SA 5700. Closing date: Friday, 6th September 2002.

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BUSH MANAGEMENT ADVISER, Kangaroo Island, SA Salary: $47,497-$53,207pa (PS02) 12-month contract (extension dependent on funding) National Parks and Wildlife SA (NPWSA)

Located on beautiful Kangaroo Island, the area of responsibility covers the entire KI Region. NPWSA forms the cornerstone of the Island's vibrant, nature-based tourism industry, which has a strong national and international tourism profile.

Accountable to the Manager Conservation Programs for monitoring and evaluating Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) biodiversity programs, the position will 'make a difference' by promoting biodiversity conservation and natural resource management programs to community groups and rural landholders, whilst assisting them with participation in these programs. The position will ensure links between the community and biodiversity managers exist beyond NHT, and support the Natural Resource management Group developing integrated programs implementing regional biodiversity priorities. Appropriate degree in Science essential. Requires out-of-hours work, including intrastate and interstate travel in light aircraft, with overnight absences. Current drivers licence essential.

CONTACT: Further information: Graeme Moss, 08-8553-2381 (fax: 08-8553-0311), email: lord.marie@saugov.sa.gov.au or visit: http://www.parks.sa.gov.au/vacancies.html Original application and three copies (addressing Person Specification, including CV and three current referees, and marked 'Confidential') to: Ms Marie Lord, Human Resource Officer, NPWSA, PO Box 39, Kingscote SA 5223. No emailed applications accepted. Closing date: Friday, 6 September, 2002.

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BEETALOO VALLEY GRASSY ECOSYSTEMS EXTENSION OFFICER, Beetaloo Valley, SA (located in the Southern Flinders Ranges, east of Port Pirie) Negotiable contract up to $23,500 (approximately 2.5 days/week) Nature Conservation Society of SA Inc. (NCSSA)

Opportunity for individual with excellent communication skills to work with landholders and local community groups to increase awareness and involvement in conservation and management of native grassy ecosystems. The project will establish a network of sites for conservation in the Beetaloo Valley, and provide extension and technical advice to ensure they are managed appropriately.

REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated understanding of native vegetation conservation and management issues. Experience with rural communities and farming systems. Skills in plant identification. Ability to work under minimal supervision, develop and implement work programs, and maintain close liaison with colleagues and supervisors. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Excellent team member. Ability to present information to range of audiences. Successful history attracting grant funding. Computer literate. Budget development, management, reporting and review skills. Tertiary qualifications in natural sciences, ecology, biology or equivalent (not essential). Qualifications in adult education, group work, communications studies, or other relevant subject. Class 'A' license and reliable transport. Preferably based in region.

CONTACT: Job description: NCSSA website, http://www.ncssa.asn.au or: Raelene Telfer, 08-8223-6301 (or: ncssa@ncssa.asn.au ). Further information: Tim Milne, 08-8372-0191. Closing date: 5pm, September 6, 2002.

QUEENSLAND JOB VACANCIES:

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CENTRE DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR RAINFOREST STUDIES (CRS), Yungaburra, Queensland Salary: AUD$76,838.60pa (US$42,000pa) + benefits (start Dec., 2002) The School for Field Studies (SFS)

Enthusiastic, team-oriented Director to lead and manage the CRS in the northern Atherton Tablelands. Responsible for Centre operations, supervising 11 academic and administrative staff and managing the CRS 5-Year Research Plan and academic program. Develop and maintain positive relations with partner institutions, including government, landholders and the local community. The SFS, headquartered in the US, is a university-level study abroad program focused on teaching and community-based environmental research.

REQUIREMENTS: PhD in relevant field (Resource Management, Forestry, Biology, or Restoration Ecology). History of progressively senior-level management responsibility. Proven Centre or Department and Project management skills. Strong supervisory and training skills. Experience in fiscal management and budget development. Strong research profile including publications. Experienced grant writer. Legal authorization to work in Australia. PREFERRED: University level research and teaching experience. Multi-year project management. Fund-raising experience. Personal experience living and working in the region.

CONTACT: Submissions or inquiries in confidence, by September 30 2002, to: The School for Field Studies, Job#1484, 16 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915, USA (fax: +1-978-927-5127; email: jobs@fieldstudies.org ; http://www.fieldstudies.org ). For more information, see the 'Work for SFS' section of our website.

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CONSERVATION FIELD DIRECTOR, Atherton, Queensland Earthwatch Institute

Earthwatch Institute seeks expressions of interest for a new position of Conservation Field Director for the Institute's new Rainforest to Reef Conservation Research Initiative, be based at the CSIRO Tropical Forest Research Centre. The Conservation Field Director will be responsible for liaison between Earthwatch Institute and the local partners, particularly CSIRO TFRC, and for developing, implementing and reviewing the research and conservation plan. Also expected to be directly involved in some of the field research and/or base-line monitoring activities.

Earthwatch Institute is an international, non-profit organization that promotes the sustainable conservation of natural resources and cultural heritage through support for scientific field research, conservation and public education.

REQUIREMENTS: PhD or equivalent research experience. Strong familiarity with conservation research, and ideally with local conservation issues in tropical North Queensland. Experience in community outreach and/or consensus-building. Significant experience managing budgets, teams of people, major projects and staff. Demonstrated leadership skills and an ability to work independently. Local, interstate and overseas travel will be required.

For further information, including a detailed position description, visit the Earthwatch website: http://www.earthwatch.org/australia or call Jane Gilmour, 03-9682-6828.

TENDERS & CONSULTANCIES:

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: PEER REVIEW FOR THE CONDAMINE-BALONNE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM HEALTH INTEGRATED MONITORING PROJECT Department of Natural Resources and Mines

The Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines is undertaking a research project that has been specifically designed to identify indicators of ecological condition that respond to an existing primary flow change gradient within the Condamine-Balonne catchment. Nested within the design is the evaluation of the response of indicators to an existing secondary landscape disturbance gradient, and to identify the relative magnitude of response to the two gradients. The information will be used to assist the Department to monitor and assess the effects of flow-related strategies outlined in the State's water resource plans.

It is now proposed to undertake a peer review of the project to date, assessing its scientific basis and approach, and to recommend any improvements. It is anticipated that this review should not take any more than 80 hours to complete.

Please contact Mr John Amprimo on 07-3224-7668 (or email john.amprimo@nrm.qld.gov.au ) for more information no later than 5 September 2002.

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CALL FOR E.M.S. CONSULTANTS, Western Australia Blackwood Basin Group (Inc.)

The Blackwood Basin Group (Inc.) is the peak community based natural resource management group for the Blackwood River catchment and is funded by the Natural Heritage Trust. The Blackwood Basin Group manages several landholder incentives programs to assist and encourage landholders to change or improve land management practices.

The Blackwood Basin Group intends to develop an EMS Framework. A proposal has been developed for a pilot EMS implementation project to commence this, and the Blackwood Basin Group is currently in the process of seeking resources for this proposal.

We are seeking expressions of interest for suitably qualified consultants who have experience with developing EMS or certification systems who can assist us with preparation, implementation and training of the Blackwood EMS framework.

Please send details, description of relevant experience and a proposal outlining your capacity to support this project to Lynda Coote ( lyndac@westnet.com.au ) by 10th September, 2002.

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Message 4

Job Listing from Developmentex.com Service

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