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DEVJOBS List of Jobs – September 27, 2002

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Message 1 - Merlin Vacancy: Country Medical Coordinator +b

Message 2 - Corporate and Foundation Liaison - Silver Spring, MD, USA +b

Message 3 - Regional Programme Manager (RPM) Middle East & North Africa +b

Message 4 - Senior Staff Associate-Climate Applications in Africa +b

Message 5 - ReliefWeb Job Listings

Message 1

Merlin Vacancy: Country Medical Coordinator +b

Posted by: Manisha Chauhan manisha@merlin.org.uk

Merlin Job Description

POSITION: Country Medical Coordinator

PROGRAMME: Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

RESPONSIBLE TO: Country Manager, East and Central Africa Desk

FUNCTIONALLY

RESPONSIBLE TO: Central Africa Desk Health Advisor

WORKING WITH: Medical Co-ordinators and Capital management team

LOCATION: Goma, with flexibility to travel within the region

START DATE: ASAP

DURATION: 12 months

POSITION SUMMARY

Major activities will be to plan and implement, in conjunction with the international and senior national team, the general direction of the programme in DRC, and to act as Merlin's health representative in-country. To be based in Goma, with travel to Maniema, Kasai and elsewhere as need dictates.

REPRESENTATION

· Represent Merlin to donors, UN, MOH, other IO's and NGO's in DRC

· Develop strong network to ensure new funding opportunities

· Develop health co-ordination role in Goma and Merlin medical profile in DRC

· Be proactive in developing Merlin's profile, highlighting Merlin's programme to media, working in liaison with the Development Department initiating media visits.

SUPERVISION

· Provide technical support to the medical team in all project sites including evaluation and impact analysis of current projects.

· Support Medcos in report writing for donors and presentation of data

· Carry out monitoring visits in conjunction with the Project Medical Coordinators, ensuring project objectives are met within stated timeframe, according to Merlin policy and recognised international standards.

· Quality control of medical logistics

· Co-ordination and support of medical staff members

· Developing links and cohesiveness between the programmes

· Provide regular sitreps on project development

PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY

· Develop and implement innovative responses to the delivery of health care in complex emergencies in conjunction with the team and Health Advisor.

· Maintain overview of the health programme

· Liaise closely with Merlin health department on policy development and strategy

· Maintain an overview of the regional context with a view to the strategic development of new projects in DRC and the neighbouring countries of Burundi and Rwanda. This may include health assessment missions as needed in DRC and the neighbouring countries of Burundi and Rwanda in close liaison with Merlin London.

· Establish links with MOH and other health partners in Kinshasa

HUMAN RESOURCES

Selection and development of national medical staff into key positions along a counterpart principle

Upgrade skills of national medical staff in co-ordination with the

medical co-ordinators

To provide supervision direction and mentoring to Medical Co-ordinators

OTHER

· Play an active part in the Capital Management Team Role, providing a health focus

· Deputise for Country Manager when absent

· Responsibility for staff health and well-being including medical evacuations

· Development and implementation of national staff health policy

Person Specification Essential:

· Previous experience in management of primary health care projects in emergencies

· Extensive experience in managing medical programmes in both emergency and development situations;

· Strong international project management skills and experience high commitment in providing emergency medical and nutritional care;

· providing staff development at all opportunities but not at the expense of meeting the emergency needs;

· proven capacity in working in a quickly moving, unstable situation;

· Medical doctor or nurse with 3 years experience and MPH preferred

· able to live , work and travel in an insecure environment, following strict security guidelines at all times.

· Ability to use - Microsoft Word, Excel and Epi-Info/Nut

· Competence in basic epidemiological analysis

· French language - basic spoken.

Due to the complexity of the crisis in Democratic Republic Of Congo, applications will be reviewed on a regular basis and we may appoint before the closing date.

In order to make the best use of resources we regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Please contact: Manisha Chauhan, Human Resources Officer if you are interested in this post or would like more information. manisha@merlin.org.uk

Merlin, 5 -13 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB

Fax +44 (0)20 7378 4899

www.merlin.org.uk

Manisha Chauhan

HR Officer

Merlin is a UK-based charity, providing healthcare for people in crises and disaster situations around the world. We specialise in reaching the poorest countries, the most difficult environments and in complex emergencies, supporting vulnerable people when the local infrastructure has broken down. Our work saves lives and alleviates suffering. Visit our website www.merlin.org.uk to find out more about our work.

Merlin is a registered charity in the UK (1016607) and the US (31-1626535).

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Message 2

Corporate and Foundation Liaison - Silver Spring, MD, USA +b

Posted by: Human Resources HRREC@chfhq.org

Organization Name: CHF International

Job Title: Corporate and Foundation Liaison

Place of Assignment: Silver Spring, MD, USA

Job Description: Corporate and Foundation Liaison - Headquarters

CHF Headquarters seeks experienced professional to arrange and maintain corporate and foundation funding sponsorships, through proposals, concept papers, meetings and other necessary means. Incumbent will coordinate with senior managers to design and implement a plan to attract substantial contributions and grants. Incumbent will also develop a long term strategy to diversify funding options and capabilities. This position is based in the Washington, DC Metro area (telecommuting not available), and some travel is involved.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Candidates expected to have a minimum of eight years demonstrated ability to secure funds from private sector sources, a working knowledge of the corporate and foundation sectors, understanding of PR, and superior writing and communications skills. Some knowledge of USAID funding is preferred, though candidates must have substantial experience and knowledge in soliciting funds from other sources. English fluency is required, second language capabilities are strongly preferred. Candidates must be familiar with and able to manage Raiser’s Edge software, as well as other standard office PC applications.

Excellent benefits package and competitive salary offered (60-70K’s). Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available for this position. All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Starting date: November 1, 2002

Salary Range: 60's to 70's

Deadline for submission of applications: November 1, 2002

Submit your applications to: Human Resources

Applications must be emailed to: hrrec@chfhq.org

Instructions to applicants: Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available for this position. All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Interested and qualified applicants need to send a resume with a cover letter detailing available start date and salary history/requirements to hrrec@chfhq.org. Job Code: CFL/JC

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Message 3

Regional Programme Manager (RPM) Middle East & North Africa +b

Posted by: From: Israr Ahmed israr.ahmed@islamic-relief.org.uk

ISLAMIC RELIEF

Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development programmes. We aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion or gender.

The main sectors we are involved in are: Education and Vocational Training, Health and Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, Income Generation, Emergency Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Orphans Support.

Our core geographical areas of operation are : Albania, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Kosova (Central Europe), Azerbaijan and Chechnya (Central Asia), Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan (Western and South Asia), Gaza Strip (Palestinian Autonomous Area), Mali and Sudan (Africa) and the Middle East.

The majority of our funding is from private donations however we also receive support from institutions such as DFID, WFP and UNHCR.

Islamic Relief is an NGO in consultative status (category special) with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We are also members of British Overseas NGOs for Development (BOND) and UK Platform of the Liaison Committee of Development NGOs to the European Union and signatories to the Code of Conduct for The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

Job Title :	Regional Programme Manager (RPM) Middle East & North Africa
Grade :	M3
Division :	Projects and Field Offices
Department :	Development
Report To :	Head of Projects Division

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

· To line manage field offices from HQ to ensure the effective implementation of the Projects Division strategy.

· To provide support and guidance to field offices.

· To monitor, evaluate and report on field office projects.

· To seek donor funding for projects and programmes.

CONTEXT OF WORK

The Projects and Field Offices Division is comprised of three main departments, development projects department and emergency and relief department and orphans department. The three departments are responsible to the Projects Division Manager.

The Development Projects Department at present contains four Regional Programme Managers who are responsible for the management of the following countries : Albania, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Kosova (Central Europe), Azerbaijan and Chechnya (Central Asia), Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan - also AJK - (South and Western Asia), Gaza Strip (Palestinian Autonomous Area), Mali and Sudan (Africa).

The managers are responsible for providing strategic direction for the offices and supporting them in terms of planning, designing, appraising, monitoring and evaluating. The RPM work closely with the Emergency and Relief Department and Orphans department when the situation arises. Liaising and networking with donor agencies in order to obtain project support is crucial to this position.

Due to the continually expanding workload and a vacancy arising due to one of the RPMs relocating abroad, the division is now looking for a dynamic, organised and motivated RPM to continue the growth within the projects division.

The ideal candidate will have degree level education; 5 years project management experience and be a strategic thinker. He/She must have a numerical mind and have good analytical and writing skills. Good interpersonal skills are essential.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To provide overall strategic direction to allocated field offices within Islamic Relief’s strategic parameters.

2. Manage field offices through provision of support and guidance in the areas of programme planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

3. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programmes and management systems being implemented in the field offices.

4. To work as part of a team with other RPMs and other departments and divisions within Islamic Relief.

5. Provide regular reports to senior management and donors when requested.

6. Liaising and strengthening linkages with NGOs, institutional donors and government departments

7. Develop new programmes and proposals which are focused towards institutional funding

8. Undertake field visits to relevant field offices to evaluate activities (expected travel of 6-10 weeks a year)

9. Provide support to Islamic Relief fundraising division

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Grade :	M3
Salary Range :	£20-£25 per annum
Hours :	40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Holidays :	19 working days annual leave & 2 Eid Days Statutory Public Holidays

PERSON SPECIFICATION

	Essential	Desirable
Education/Experience	· Graduate	· Graduate in Geography or any other social Science
		· Postgraduate in Social Science
	· At least 5 years experience of Project management	· 5 years Experience of working with an INGO

	· Successful Experience with proposal writing and management of grants and budgets	· Experience of successfully dealing with EC and DFID
	· Financial Management skills	· Managed large budgets
	· Administrative Experience

Languages	· Excellent written and spoken English	· Written and spoken Arabic or French

IT Skills	· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel	· Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access and Powerpoint

General Skills	· Report writing skills · Budgeting · Good communication skills · Diplomacy and Tact · Good numerical skills · Problem solving skills · Research skills · Culturally sensitive

Deadline of Application : October 4 , 2002

Israr Ahmed

israr.ahmed@islamic-relief.org.uk

Project Support Officer

19 Rea Street South

Digbeth

Birmingham

B5 6LB

Tel 0121 622 0673

Mob 07811 101940

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Message 4

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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