DEVJOBS List of Jobs September 15, 2002

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 2

Director, Program Development - Washington, D.C. +b

Posted by: "Myers, Melanie" mmyers@savechildren.org

Save the Children, an international relief and development organization, seeks a Director of Program Development to oversee the planning and coordination of new program development in health, education, HIV/AIDS, food security and other practice areas with 45 country offices worldwide. Lead strategic planning and implementation of resource development for priority initiatives with USAID and other bi-lateral/multi-lateral funding agencies. Manage development and submission of proposals. Guide technical and country offices in program development.

Requirements: Master's degree in relevant field; 10-12 years experience in resource development, proposal writing & development; proven history of winning proposals. Understanding of USAID policies, procedures, and regulations. Excellent team management, organization and writing skills. Foreign language fluency and/or training/facilitation experience a plus.

Save has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates should send resume to: job#2002@dc.savechildren.org .

Melanie Myers

Director, Recruiting and Staffing

Save the Children

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Message 3

Job Openings at Asia Foundation +b

Posted by: Jacquie Horton jhorton@asiafound.org

The Asia Foundation, a non-profit grantmaking organization headquartered in San Francisco with 17 offices in Asia is committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous and open Asia Pacific region. The Foundation supports programs in Asia that help improve governance and law, economic reform and development, women's participation and international relations.

The Asia Foundation invites qualified applicants to fill the following openings:

Representative, Bangladesh +b

Representative, Cambodia +b

(Each position is located in the country specified)

The Representative represents the Foundation in the country of assignment. Within established policy guidelines, the Representative directs all Foundation program, administrative, development and public relations activities within that country.

Requirements: At least ten years of progressively responsible relevant program and management experience in international development is required; academic experience in a field related to Foundation interests and relevant Asian language capacity are desirable. Master's degree, or earned doctorate in an appropriate field (Political Science or economics degree preferred). Excellent managerial and supervisory skills required. Proven verbal and written communication skills.

We offer excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resume with cover letter, specifying the position for which you are applying, to: Human Resources, The Asia Foundation, P.O. Box 193223, San Francisco, CA 94119-3223 or fax to 415/956-4857 or email to jobs@asiafound.org .

The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

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Information & Communication Technologies Specialist Wanted +b

Posted by: "Karen Vieira" kvieira@smtp.aed.org

The Dot-ORG Program within the Global Learning Group helps clients apply information and communication technologies (ICT) in support of social and economic development. This program is seeking a full-time position as well as short-term consultants with similar skills. The ICT Specialist is responsible for providing management oversight and technical assistance to the multiple tasks under this program. Masters or equivalent work experience required Information Systems or International Development & min 7 yrs of relevant experience required; Extensive international travel (at least 50%).

Knowledge of networking and telecommunication fields and international development issues particularly with USAID projects in ICTs in developing countries in Latin America, Africa or Asia; Hands on experience in the implementation and monitoring of Internet and other digital technologies; Ability to think strategically and critically about e-strategies in the context of telecenters and emerging technologies in diverse settings, and be able to assess the appropriateness of a variety of approaches to telecenters and access issues; Excellent organizational and administration skills; Spanish, French or Arabic desirable.

Please state your interest for FT or short-term consultancy by sending resume w/cover ltr & ref pos#CS2221dj: AED/HR, 1825 Conn. Ave., NW, WDC, 20009, Fax 202-884-8413, email: employ@aed.org

Karen Vieira

AED/HR

1825 Conn. Avenue, NW

WDC 20009

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Message 5

Food for Development Project Assistant - Washington DC +b

Posted by: LForges@acdivoca.org

Subject: Washington DC job vacancy announcement

ACDI/VOCA, an international development organization, seeks a DC-based Project Assistant in the Food for Development Division to assist in the backstopping and administration of food aid-based programs, and assist. the division's SVP.

Duties: work with staff on day-to-day program and administrative tasks such as procurement, budgeting, communication, mailings, and travel arrangements.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in international development or related field; international development experience living/working abroad; strong analytical, written/oral communication skills, computer skills; and the ability to work as part of a team. Foreign language skills preferred.

Please send resume, cover letter, and salary history to: HR/PA-FFD, PO Box 77316, WDC, 20013, fax: 202-638-7477 or e-mail: openings@acdivoca.org

Women and minorities encouraged to apply. No phone calls please, only finalists contacted.EOE.

Please visit our website, www.acdivoca.org .

Lauren Forges

ACDI/VOCA

Human Resources

(202)383-9760

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Message 6

Sub-Grantee Monitor/Mentor - Washington, DC +b

Posted by: James Cairns jcairns@WCRP.org

Job_description: The World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) is seeking candidates to fill the position of Grants Monitor to serve as part of the senior staff team, pending approval of grant application. This position will focus on capacity building and organizational development among community and faith-based organizations. The position would be based in Washington, DC, and successful candidates should combine experience working with faith-based organizations with skills in community development, grants administration, and monitoring and evaluation.

Specific Duties:

· Collaborate with the Project Director and program staff in all aspects of the grant management system, with particular responsibility for managing all capacity building activities of faith-based organizations (FBOs);

· Responsible for programmatic elements of the grants process including pre-award guidance, programmatic reporting by grantees, review of grantee activities, support to grantees in their preparation, reports, and management of all programmatic elements of grant close out;

· Coordinate full range of capacity building and technical assistance to FBOs receiving awards, particularly in replicating and scaling up local programs;

· Develop and improve processes for effective outcomes of small grants program, in particular implementing a monitoring and evaluation strategy to assure that subgrantee activities are consistent with strategic objectives on HIV/AIDS.

Qualifications_and_skills_required: Qualifications and Experience:

§ This position requires a BA/S or equivalent (MA/S preferred but not required) in education, international development or related field and five years international experience implementing integrated community development projects involving civil society (preferably FBOs), local capacity building and /or rural development.

§ A minimum of five years experience working with NGOs in administering grants and ensuring compliance with donor regulations and project objectives.

§ Experience in designing and implementing capacity building activities/programs with community-based organizations

§ Demonstrated skills and experience in report writing and financial/budget management, monitoring and evaluation, combined with strong individual and team management skills and experience are essential.

§ Proven experience working effectively and respectfully with FBO representatives 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.

§ Language capabilities a plus.

Starting date: To Be Determined

Deadline for submssion of applications: Oct. 1 2002

Submit your applications to: Mikaela Rejbrand

Applications must be emailed to: mrejbrand@wcrp.org

Instructions_to_applicants: Please send cover letter and CV, plus salary requirements.

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Message 7

ACDI/VOCA Romania Positions +b

Posted by: BBreckenridge@acdivoca.org

Romania MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)

BSO Manager +b

ACDI/VOCA seeks a long term Business Services Organization (BSO) manager for a 5-year competitiveness and SME project in Romania. The project will provide technical assistance and training designed to make Romanian businesses more competitive.

Successful candidate will:

§ Manage and supervise local and expatriate consultants and volunteers on technical assistance and training components

§ Participate as a major contributor programmatically to an innovative and fast-track project.

§ Work in collaboration with host government, public, private, and NGO organizations and international donors to foster client/stakeholder relationships for sustainable results.

§ Report to client in Bucharest and to ACDI/VOCA HQ in Washington, DC.

§ Advise enterprises and BSOs on management issues.

The successful candidate will possess:

§ A results-driven business approach to development

§ Proven leadership and business management qualities

§ A cross-sectional background in SME, trade, and investment work.

§ Excellent written and communication skills

§ Prior experience with USAID or other donor agencies

§ Familiarity with the challenges facing Romania's various economic sectors.

§ MBA degree

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please respond with resume, cover letter, and salary history to roster@acdivoca.org . No phone calls, please. Only finalists will be contacted.

Short Term Consultants +b

ACDI/VOCA seeks short term specialists for a 5-year competitiveness and SME project in Romania. The project will provide technical assistance and training designed to make Romanian businesses more competitive. This USAID-funded project will focus on reforming the legal and regulatory environment for MSMEs, improving MSMEs competitiveness, and helping them to penetrate international markets, and to increase MSME access to credit. Preference will be given to those with previous experience working on USAID or multilateral donor funded projects.

Successful candidates will have experience working in Romania or in the Balkans region and a minimum of 10 years experience in one or more of the following:

§ Business Service Organizations (BSO) development

§ SME Development

§ Legal and Regulatory Reform

§ Industry Cluster Analysis

§ Standards Development

§ Association Advocacy and Member services

§ Trade and Export Promotion

§ Competitive Technologies

§ Management Skills Training

§ Market Linkages

§ Public-Private Partnerships

§ Anti-Corruption Program Development

Please forward electronic résumé/cover letter and salary requirements to roster@acdivoca.org . Reference "Romania MSME Specialist," in subject line. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.

Barbara E. S. Breckenridge

Proposal Recruitment Specialist

Bids and Proposals

ACDI/VOCA

50 F Street, NW, Suite 1100

Washington, DC 20001

Tel: (202) 879-0217

Fax: (202) 626-8726

Please visit our website: www.acdivoca.org

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Message 8

Staff Associate – Francophone, Africa +b

Posted by: Kimberly Bogart Billimoria kbillimoria@worlded.org

World Education, an international development organization based in Boston, MA, seeks a Microenterprise Development Specialist to coordinate a microenterprise development project for microentrepreneurs and their associations in francophone West Africa. The position is full-time for two years.

Responsibilities:

¨ information, and linkages

¨ Overall management of project activities and fiscal responsibilities

¨ Coordination of field workplan and technical & financial reports

¨ Field representative of World Education for the project

¨ Site visits and attendance at meetings with a network of organizations involved in microenterprise projects

¨ Proactive maintenance of relationship with donor

Qualifications:

¨ Degree in business, finance, development, or related field

¨ Minimum 5 years of experience in business development services and/or microfinance; must be familiar with both sectors, with an emphasis on BDS

¨ Minimum 3 years of experience in field-based position, preferably in management

¨ Fluent in French and English; other West African languages helpful

¨ Team player who works well with others

¨ Ability to adjust project activities as necessary to changing political and economic environment

Starting date: January 2003

Salary range: Optional on your part to state

Deadline: Sept 27 2002

Submit applications to: Alison Haight

Email address: ahaight@worlded.org

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Message 9

ReliefWeb Vacancies Update

Please find below a list of new vacancy postings from the Relief Web Site. If you do not have Web access and wish to receive a vacancy via Email, simply copy the reference to a desired vacancy, reply to this message and paste the reference into the body of the new Email. Please limit each request to a single vacancy.

Applications for positions should be sent directly to the organisation in

question.

For details, see : http://www.reliefweb.int/vacancies/

Job Title : Project Coordinator in Tuberculosis Program

Job Location : India (Mumbai)

Organisation : Médecins Sans Frontières Luxembourg

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/B0B8C2388B775A6DC1256BCA00539A61

Job Title : Programme Developer, CIS

Job Location : Russian Fed. (South Caucausus and Central Asia - based in

Moscow)

Organisation : Merlin (Medical Emergency Relief International)

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E0B80BC351A1AD52C1256BFF003190CA

Job Title : Research Associate/Research Fellow, Disaster Management &

Sustainable Development Programme

Job Location : United Kingdom (Newcastle) / Mozambique / Bangladesh

Organisation : Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/8B2955EFBCBBFA2DC1256C2C00319CE5

Job Title : Program Officers, Civil Society (Coordination Work in

Provinces)

Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)

Organisation : Afghan Civil Society Forum - swisspeace

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/0193452F78E52C1FC1256C2C0040C9CD

Job Title : Director, ACSF Office

Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)

Organisation : Afghan Civil Society Forum - swisspeace

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/5C3354E16B4B8365C1256C2C00409423

Job Title : Program Officers, Civil Society (Awareness

Raising/Newsletter/Outreach)

Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)

Organisation : Afghan Civil Society Forum - swisspeace

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/8C0DE4F154B0781CC1256C2C00410752

Job Title : Program Officers, Civil Society (Workshop/Events

Coordination, PR)

Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)

Organisation : Afghan Civil Society Forum - swisspeace

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E68960C72D455402C1256C2C0041387D

Job Title : Camp Manager

Job Location : Kenya (Kakuma Refugee Camp, North West Kenya)

Organisation : Lutheran World Federation

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/0ACE6C43538C9F34C1256C2C004902B2

Job Title : Reproductive Health Manager

Job Location : Sudan

Organisation : International Rescue Committee

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/5AB585318499D757C1256C2C00499792

Job Title : Programme Co-ordinator, Education

Job Location : Tanzania, United Rep. of (Dar es Salaam)

Organisation : Oxfam GB

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/12546A2F0DFCFDDFC1256C2C004A31B9

Job Title : Pharmacien

Job Location : Afghanistan

Organisation : Pharmaciens Sans Frontières CI

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/68E699B64FB1CEFDC1256C2C004F7B90

Job Title : Operations Manager

Job Location : Kenya (Nairobi)

Organisation : UNDP Somalia

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/8B0E007EAEA37FFE85256C2C004FAFAC

Job Title : Senior Associate

Job Location : USA (New York, NY)

Organisation : International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/66FFC2C8BEA05CA2C1256C2C0054FACD

Job Title : Programme Manager

Job Location : Somalia (Hargeisa, Somaliland)

Organisation : UNDP Somalia

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/6C6BA7C7A0D53AB185256C2C0051D2BC

Job Title : Programme Representative

Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)

Organisation : Oxfam GB

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/62E52D7B19BEA0D7C1256C2E0015E7ED

Job Title : Medical Team Leader

Job Location : Congo, Dem. Rep. of (Eastern, Kasai)

Organisation : Merlin (Medical Emergency Relief International)

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/39CB38817C9DD60BC1256C2F003CB408

Job Title : Head of Project

Job Location : Afghanistan

Organisation : Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V. (DWHH)

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/85D99E25887242BAC1256C2F0057EE1D

Job Title : Director of Information Systems

Job Location : USA (New York, NY)

Organisation : Helen Keller Worldwide

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/435C7D61FE57CDA2C1256C2F0058370E

Job Title : Nutrition Program Officer

Job Location : Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

Organisation : Helen Keller Worldwide

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/341C678D469255D0C1256C2F0058F379

Job Title : Field Coordinator, L-3

Job Location : Sudan (Nuba Mountains, Kauda)

Organisation : UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/CF888FB16CEF601CC1256C2F005F865E

Job Title : Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Deputy Head of Office, L-4

Job Location : Uganda (Kampala)

Organisation : UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E897CB03E110B66BC1256C2F005EC112

Job Title : Head of Office, L-4

Job Location : Korea, Dem. People's Rep. of

Organisation : UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/516AE3A96CD30CC3C1256C2F005FAA1F

Job Title : Project Manager, L-4

Job Location : Sierra Leone

Organisation : UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/A6DA9F8CD648CC0CC1256C2F00600795

Job Title : Project Coordinator / Programme Officer, Francophone

Africa

Job Location : Germany (Berlin)

Organisation : Transparency International

URL Address :

http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E2F6AAE3C67A171CC1256C2F00603CF4

Job Title : Conseiller de programme en RD Congo (partie Est)