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DEVJOBS ���List of Jobs � April 7, 2003

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Message 1 - Programme Coordinator, Water and Sanitation and Health Promotion Programme � Tajikistan, Kulab District +b

Message 2 - INFOCOM Capacity-Building Consultant + b

Message 3 - Engineers and Technical Specialists - Middle East +b

Message 4 - International Recruiter - Bethesda,� Maryland +b

Message 5 - International Training Event: Essential Consulting Skills +b

Message 6 - FAO: Chief Technical Adviser � Nairobi + +b

Message 7 - Job Listings from INOMICS

Message 8 - ReliefWeb Vacancies Update

Message 1

Programme Coordinator, Water and Sanitation and Health Promotion Programme - Tajikistan, Kulab District +b

Posted by:� Clare Walters

JOB TITLE: Programme Coordinator, Water and Sanitation and Health Promotion Programme

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT / LOCATION:�

Tajikistan, Kulab district

MEEECIS Region

International Division

The closing date is April 17, 2003

JOB FAMILY:� Programme

LEVEL: C

OXFAM PURPOSE: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering

JOB PURPOSE:

The Programme Coordinator will be responsible for

� The implementation water, sanitation and health promotion programme in the Tajikistan

� Working on programme development for water, sanitation and health promotion

� Ensuring a synergistic relationship with the livelihood programme

� Develop community based water and health promotion management structures

� Have a watching brief on new needed humanitarian interventions

� Assist in developing policy and advocacy on access to water as determined by on-ground needs.

REPORTING LINES:

Postholder reports to: Country Programme Manager

Staff reporting to this post: Water, sanitation and health promotion programme staff (six in total and at present).

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:� c:400,000 Euros for next twelve month period

DIMENSIONS:

� Coordination of and delivery of agreed plans or strategies.� Some strategic input.

� Representation in coordination meetings and some external relationships.

� Impact and influence is mostly within their own team but sometimes also in other parts of their department and/or external public.

� Usually plans and manages sub-unit resources, not usually over broad spectrum of programs or geographies.� Specific competencies and skills required.

� Help shape local level objectives in a specific team.

� Often working as part of a management team within a larger program unit.

� Providing specialist advice or specific skills to team.

� Plans/objectives contribute to departmental/broader program strategy and can involve collaboration with other departments.

� Management tasks are complex and non-routine within a specialised unit/function.

� Requires the ability to analyse and communicate complex information� to a wide audience.

� Decision making requires significant levels of judgement based on technical and management experience, generally actively supported within line management or the programme team.

� Role is variable with well-defined targets and/or minimum standards and is both proactive and reactive.

� To play active role in lobby and advocacy on issues related to programmes through personal contacts and co-ordination of allies.

� To take part in public campaigns based on agreed plan of action and objectives.

� To support fundraising efforts and produce clear and quality reports (financial and narrative) which demonstrate good accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Under the management of the Country Programme Manager (CPM), to manage the� implementation of the water, sanitation and health promotion programme in Tajikistan.�

2. To develop the future direction of this programme

3. To ensure that the livelihoods programme and the water, sanitation and health promotion programmes are working toward the same aims and can build from each other

4. Take the initiative in the programme to develop new ideas, particularly about new areas of important potential policy/advocacy work.

5. Increase partner participation and ensure capacity building of communities, taking care to create a true partnership with those with whom we work

6. When needed do assessments of emergency situations in liaison with the Regional Management Centre.

7. Responsible for the grant maintenance activities, including, budgeting, documentation of approval and application notes and maintaining relationships with local partners.

8. Assist the CPM in evaluating the external context and adapt programme design, activities and provision for staff security accordingly.

9. Produce workplans and reports on progress against objectives, explaining any variances

10. Produce regular reports to the CPM analysing national and local context, the evolving conflict and situation of vulnerable populations, funding and administrative issues.

11. In consultation with the Regional Programme Manager, Regional Management Centre, Funding Co-ordinators, technical advisors and the country team, design new proposal for donors.

12. Produce interim and final narrative reports for Oxfam external donors in accordance with agreed formats, and supervise the production of financial reports.

13. As a member of the programme team in Tajikistan, participate in the formulation and implementation of policies relating to regional programme and global Strategic Change Objectives.� Develop, in consultation with the RPM, advocacy strategies to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the present crisis and to raise the profile of humanitarian work in the Palestinian Territories.

14. Ensure the proper implementation of an adequate monitoring system covering programme activities, results and impact.� Facilitate programme evaluation when appropriate.

15. Ensure the maintenance of adequate administrative and financial monitoring to enable efficient programme management.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Essential:

� Substantial experience of programme management, including planning, writing and implementation of proposals.

� Background and substantial experience as Public Health Engineer

� Have the capacity to come up with innovative ideas.

� Proven analytical and planning skills.

� Substantial experience and knowledge of the international humanitarian sector and an understanding of relief and development issues.

� Experience of working with communities.

� Strong people management skills and a demonstrated ability to support a team effectively.

� Experience of managing relationships with institutional funders (ECHO, DfID etc).

� A commitment to equal opportunities and the promotion of gender equity in all aspects of Oxfam's work.

� Knowledge of Russia or/and Tajik and experience in one CIS countries preferred.

OTHER:

Date of issue: �� 31/01 /2003

JOB PROFILE - OXFAM GB

Corporate Human Resources

- 1 -�� Management Guidelines

March 2002

SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

National Plus CONTRACTS

ACCOMPANIED STATUS Yes

SALARY: �16,057 to �20,239 per annum non taxable or �21,100 to �27,250 per annum taxable

PAYMENT OF SALARIES: salaries are normally paid into a bank account by direct credit in arrears by the last day of each month.

CONTRACT TYPE: twelve months

NOTICE PERIOD: the notice period for this post is three months after probation.

NO SMOKING POLICY: Oxfam operates a no smoking policy throughout its offices.

REMOVAL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES

Available on appointment

ACCOMMODATION ALLOWANCE: accommodation is provided in country

The closing date is April 17, 2003

Clare Walters

Regional Human Resources Officer

Middle East, Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States.

Oxfam, 274 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DZ

Tel: 01865 313481

Fax: 01865 313413

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Message 2

INFOCOM Capacity-Building Consultant + b

Posted by:� Lea R. Gomez Admin� admin@isiswomen.org

Isis International-Manila is an international women's media information and communication service organisation based in Quezon City, Philippines, committed to strengthening the women's movement, through capacity building in information and communications work of women's activists for social transformation.� We are in search of applicants who share this commitment, to join its dynamic and motivated team for the following position:

INFOCOM CAPACITY-BUILDING CONSULTANT

(One year initial contract)

Main Responsibilities:

(1) Piloting an Infocom Training Programme for women's activists which includes coordinating and developing modules on radio, media, resource centre management, electronic networking, Network Development, desktop publishing, website development;� (2) taking the lead in organising training courses on Infocom and exploring collaborative capacity-building training with other networks or organisations; and (3) development and implementation of the Isis Internship Programme.

Minimum Requirements:

� Awareness and understanding of feminist concerns and infocom and media issues

� 3-5 years working experience with NGOs and/or social movements or related organisations

� Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts, Information Technology or related courses, or equivalent experience in the field

� Strong background in planning, organising and implementing training courses in Infocom and media, and resource centre services

� Excellent networking, electronic communication skills including email, mailing lists, online conferences

� High degree of proficiency in participatory training methodologies and in the use of� Infocom Technologies

� Computer literacy, including Internet and e-Mail; website management skills

� Strong analytical and� writing and oral English skills

� Creativeness and resourcefulness in training design and organisation

� Self-managed, a team player, with a high degree of initiative and commitment

� Willing to relocate to the Philippines for at least one year

� Willing to travel locally and regionally and with a valid passport

Additional� Benefits for Expatriates:

A modest relocation package and benefits in addition to the monthly salary including:

- monthly salary payable in US$ and local currency

- monthly housing allowance

- lump-sum subsidy for furnishings

- annual paid home leave

- freight allowance during transfer

Interested parties may send their application letter, resume and two reference letters by April 30, 2003 to:

The Executive Director

Isis International-Manila

#3 Marunong Street, Barangay Central, Quezon City

Tel. Nos.:� (632) 4353405; 4353408

Fax No.:� (632) 924-1065

For inquiries you may e-mail us at admin@isiswomen.org

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Message 3

Engineers and Technical Specialists - Middle East +b

Posted by:� John M. Gavin cdmintlcon@cdm.com

Organization: CDM

Job Title: Engineers and Technical Specialists

Place of Assignment: Middle East

CDM is a global leader in environmental consulting, engineering, construction, and operations based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We are currently working in the Middle East and other locations worldwide.

Engineers and Technical Specialists

CDM anticipates openings for consultant and staff postings in the Middle East. We are seeking engineers with Arabic/English language capability and experience in the Middle East specializing in environmental infrastructure, such as water supply and wastewater as well as technical specialists with international experience in disaster response and rehabilitation. Areas include public health, water supply, sanitation, rural/urban infrastructure rehabilitation, housing, food distribution, and remediation of chemical/biological/nuclear contaminated environments.

Please e-mail your resume as an MS Word attachment to: cdmintlcon@cdm.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

www.cdm.com

Starting date: Immediate

Deadline for submission of applications: 4/11/2003

Submit your applications to: John M. Gavin

Applications must be emailed_to: cdmintlcon@cdm.com

Instructions_to_applicants: Please e-mail your resume as an MS Word attachment to: cdmintlcon@cdm.com

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Message 4

International Recruiter - Bethesda,� Maryland +b

Posted by: Gayle Bass� gayle_bass@dai.com

Organization name: Development Alternatives, Inc.

Job description: Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) is international consulting firm specializing in agriculture and agribusiness, environment and natural resources, finance and banking, enterprise development, economics and policy analysis, and public sector management and reform. We seek an individual to assist in the recruitment of development professionals, primarily for international assignments in transitional and developing countries.�

Primary responsibilities include: conducting recruitment for our long-term projects and proposals; checking candidate references and tailoring candidate CVs, developing strategic recruitment campaigns to identify and track senior industry specialists; and expanding networks of universities, associations, and individuals active in international development.� The position requires:

Qualifications and skills required: B.A./B.S. degree, preferably in an area related to international development; Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines; Strong organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills; Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally; and Fluency in French, Spanish, Arabic or Russian desirable.

Starting date: ASAP

Salary range: 30's based on education and experience

Deadline for submission of applications: April 15, 2003

Submit your applications to: Office of Human Resources

Applications must be emailed to: ohr@dai.com

Instructions to applicants: DAI offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to the Office of Human Resources by fax at 732 358-5072; or email at ohr@dai.com ; or by regular mail at 7250 Woodmont Ave., Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814.� EOE

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Message 5

International Training Event: Essential Consulting Skills +b

Oct 26-Nov 1, 2003 in Berlin/Germany

Posted by: Holger Nauheimer� h.nauheimer@snafu.de

Agencies and organizations are constantly raising their quality standards for consultants. Technical know-how often is not sufficient for the success of an assignment. Rather, communication and systemic thinking skills become more important.

The authors of the Change Management Toolbook offer a training course that help you to upgrade your consulting skills. More information and statements from former participants can be found under:

http://www.change-management-toolbook.com/training_2003.html

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Message 6

FAO: Chief Technical Adviser � Nairobi +b

Posted by:� Larissa D'Aquilio

SOMALIA - Food Security Assessment Unit (FSAU)

FAO Chief Technical Adviser

Terms of Reference

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration: 30 months

BACKGROUND

The Somalia Food Security Assessment Unit (FSAU) receives managerial and technical assistance from FAO and core funding from the EC; a nutrition surveillance component is funded by USAID.� FSAU provides a broad range of information users with up-to-date and relevant information for better decision making on short- and longer-term food security interventions, which address chronic livelihood insecurity in Somalia. FSAU uses monitoring, survey and rapid rural appraisal techniques to collect data and information through a network of 26 field staff, and works in close collaboration with partner agencies both in and outside of Somalia. Additional in-depth analysis is conducted on the nutrition situation of most vulnerable population groups in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners, while information for purposes of early warning is obtained through collaboration with FEWS NET.

Main Responsibilities

The project Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) will work under the overall operational support of FAO�s Emergency Division (TCE) and the technical supervision of the Food Security and Agricultural Projects Analysis Service (ESAF) as the Lead Technical Unit.� The CTA will be in charge of the overall management, administration and implementation of the FAO/EC project providing technical and financial support to the Somalia FSAU. He/she will represent officially the Somalia FSAU in any fora and will carry out the following tasks:

*** Based on the stated project objectives, results and activities, he/she will prepare and implement detailed annual work plans and budgets using a log-frame analysis, including targets to be met, and resources to be allocated, in close consultation with FSAU staff.

*** Ensure appropriate management, technical and administrative support to FSAU, including to the personnel based in Somalia.

*** Provide technical guidance to the FSAU and immediate collaborating partners in relation to improved methods and techniques in early warning and in assessing the overall food security situation in Somalia, through the appropriate units.

*** Ensure that the FSAU produces the best possible information for improved programming and targeting of interventions for improved food security of the Somali population generally, in addition to better coping capacities at the community level.

*** Network and collaborate with other agencies involved in livelihood and/or food security monitoring, vulnerability assessments and in-depth analysis in the Somalia context and in support of the activities of the FSAU; in particular, ensure close liaison with UN Agencies, SC-UK, FEWS-NET and CARE.

*** Ensure that essential tasks are covered by trained technical staff and recommend either appropriate training or the recruitment of new/additional staff when necessary, both within the FSAU in Nairobi and for the Field Team in Somalia.

*** Responsible for obtaining necessary clearances in a timely fashion for any documents, reports, press release, and web information.

*** Responsible for obtaining the necessary security clearances and travel authorizations when needed.

*** Fulfil responsibilities as Secretary to the FSAU Steering Committee.

*** Review progress made towards the work plan proposed as well as the stated objectives and results on a quarterly basis.

*** Meet all reporting requirements in line with FAO�s rules and procedures.

Qualifications:

� An advanced degree in agriculture, socio- or agricultural economics, or a related science.�

� Ten years of experience in food security /livelihood assessment work, with a particular emphasis on development issues, early warning and food security information systems.

� Excellent managerial and co-ordination skills.

� At least 5 years working knowledge and experience in Africa

� Experience in methods and tools based on indicator assessment techniques

� Knowledge of livelihoods concepts and food economy analysis (preferable)

� Good communication, writing and presentation skills (English).

� Good knowledge of the FAO rules and regulations (preferable).

Applications:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit a completed FAO Personal History Form or Curriculum Vitae by 7 April 2003 addressed as follows:

Chief, Food Security and Agricultural Projects Analysis Service

ESA � FAO, Rome, Italy.�

Fax: +39-06-5705-5522; e-mail: ESA-Registry@fao.org.

**Applications should be clearly marked: OSRO/SOM/002/EC - Somalia CTA Candidates.

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