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Message 1 - Engineers and Technical Specialists - Middle East +b

Message 2 - International Recruiter - Bethesda,  Maryland +b

Message 3 - Jobs from ExpatList

Message 4 - Dev-Zone Employment Update 2nd April 2003

 

 

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Message 1


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 2

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 3

Jobs from ExpatList

Job Alert - Call Consultants - Tender

Please include in subject line EML- Position #1

Position #1 Team Leader:  Bangladesh Chars Livelihoods Programme- Managing Agency

Expected Duration: 3 years from September, 2003; renewal possible for 4

additional years

Compensation and benefits: competitive based on qualifications and

experience

Role: 

·         Programme strategy and strategic management

·         Management of senior personnel

·         Overall programme management and coordination

·         Other related duties for leading a large complex, multi-sectoral development program in a challenging environment

Criteria for candidate selection:

·         Postgraduate degree in a development-pertinent field

·         Development management/project management expertise

·         Sufficient seniority and maturity to liase at high levels

·         Minimum of ten years professional experience in rural development projects or programmes

·         Minimum of five years professional experience as a team leader/manager of large scale rural development projects or programmes

·         Experience in South Asia; Bangladesh experience preferred

·         Desirable: Familiarity with DfID and the DfID Liveihoods Approach

The Chars Livelihoods Programme (CLP):

The goal of CLP is to reduce extreme poverty by half in the riverine

areas of five districts of the northern Jamuna River in southern

Bangladesh.  Chars are areas of new land formed through the continual

process of erosion and deposition in the major rivers and coastal areas.

 The char dwellers are some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in

Bangladesh.  The CLP is a well-designed programme with multi-sectoral

interventions including  “Responsive Governance, Services, and

Infrastructure” ,  “Sustainable Livelihoods and Economic Engagement”,

and  Influencing Local and National Policy and Service Provision”. 

The Managing Agency will be responsible for overall management,

leadership, and technical and strategic support of the programme as a

whole.  Most direct implementation activities will be contracted to NGOs

and other suitable implementation agencies. 

Contractor/Employer:  Clapp and Mayne, Inc. (C&M) is a leading

management firm, dedicated to work in Bangladesh and other developing

countries since 1955; additional information is available at

www.cmusa.com.   C&M will be collaborating with BRAC, a leading NGO of

Bangladesh; additional information is available on www.brac.com

Contacts:  Dr. Lawrence Posner and Dan Baker at C&M, lposner@cmusa.com  ; 1801 Rockville Pike, #410, Rockville Maryland 20852, USA; Tel: (301)-770-6000 ext 104; FAX (301)-770-6030. 

Job Alert Call for Consultants Tender

Please include in your subject line EML - Position #4

Position #4 Livelihoods Diversification - “Sustaining Livelihoods and

Economic Engagement”- Bangladesh Chars Livelihoods Programme- Managing  Agency

Expected Duration: 4 years beginning in Autumn, 2003

Compensation and benefits: competitive based on qualifications and

experience

Role: 

·         Planning, contracting and managing implementation agencies for “Livelihoods Diversification” element of Output 2 activities.

Criteria for candidate selection:

·         Post-graduate degree

·         Minimum of 5 years professional experience in livelihoods  strengthening/natural resources/ enterprise development

·         South Asia experience, preferably in Bangladesh, is desirable.

·         Familiarity with DfID and the DfID Liveihoods Approach is desirable.

The Chars Livelihoods Programme (CLP):

The goal of CLP is to reduce extreme poverty by half in the riverine

areas of five districts of the northern Jamuna River in southern

Bangladesh.  “Chars” are areas of new land formed through the continual

process of erosion and deposition in the major rivers and coastal areas;

chars are unstable and  prone to annual flooding.  The char dwellers are

some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in Bangladesh.  The CLP

is a well-designed programme with multi-sectoral interventions including

 “Responsive Governance, Services, and Infrastructure”,  Sustainable

Livelihoods and Economic Engagement”, and  Influencing Local and

National Policy and Service Provision”. 

Contractor/Employer:   Clapp and Mayne, Inc. (C&M) is a leading

management firm dedicated to work in Bangladesh and other developing

countries since 1955; additional information is available at

www.cmusa.com.

Contacts:

Dr. Lawrence Posner and Dan Baker at C&M, lposner@cmusa.com  ; 1801 Rockville Pike, #410, Rockville Maryland 20852, USA; Tel: (301-770-6000 ext 104; FAX (301)-770-6030. 

Job Alert - Livelihoods Coordinator

Please include in your subject line EML - Position #4 Livelihoods

Coordinator

Position #4 Livelihoods Coordinator - “Sustaining Livelihoods and

Economic Engagement”- Bangladesh Chars Livelihoods Programme- Managing Agency

Expected Duration: 4 years beginning in Autumn, 2003

Compensation and benefits: competitive based on qualifications and

experience

Role: 

Planning, contracting and managing implementation agencies for

“Enterprise Development” element of Output 2 activities.

Criteria for candidate selection:

·         Minimum of 3 years professional experience in livelihoods

strengthening/rural development/NGO-managed development projects or programmes.

·         South Asia experience, preferably in Bangladesh, is desirable.

·         Familiarity with DfID and the DfID Liveihoods Approach is desirable.

The Chars Livelihoods Programme (CLP):

The goal of CLP is to reduce extreme poverty by half in the riverine

areas of five districts of the northern Jamuna River in southern

Bangladesh.  “Chars” are areas of new land formed through the continual

process of erosion and deposition in the major rivers and coastal areas;

chars are unstable and  prone to annual flooding.  The char dwellers are

some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in Bangladesh.  The CLP

is a well-designed programme with multi-sectoral interventions including

 “Responsive Governance, Services, and Infrastructure”,  Sustainable

Livelihoods and Economic Engagement”, and  Influencing Local and

National Policy and Service Provision”. 

Contractor/Employer:   Clapp and Mayne, Inc. (C&M) is a leading

management firm dedicated to work in Bangladesh and other developing

countries since 1955; additional information is available at

www.cmusa.com.

Contacts:

Dr. Lawrence Posner and Dan Baker at C&M, lposner@cmusa.com  ; 1801 Rockville Pike, #410, Rockville Maryland 20852, USA; Tel: (301-770-6000 ext 104; FAX (301)-770-6030. 

Actions:  Send CV to C&M and register on the  C&M website at

www.cmusa.com

Job Alert - Enterprise Development Coordinator

Please include in your subject line EML - Position #5 Enterprise

Development Coordinator

Position #5 Enterprise Development Coordinator – “Financial Services”

Element of Output #2 “Sustaining Livelihoods and Economic Engagement”-

Bangladesh Chars Livelihoods Programme-  Managing Agency

Expected Duration: 4 years beginning in Autumn of 2003

Compensation and benefits: competitive based on qualifications and

experience

Role: 

Planning, contracting and managing implementation agencies for

“Financial Services” element of Output 2 activities

Criteria for candidate selection:

·         Minimum of 3 years professional experience in enterprise

development/business development services/financial services/development projects or programmes

·         South Asia experience, preferably in Bangladesh is desirable.

·         Familiarity with DfID and the DfID Liveihoods Approach is desirable.

The Chars Livelihoods Programme (CLP):

The goal of CLP is to reduce extreme poverty by half in the riverine

areas of five districts of the northern Jamuna River in southern

Bangladesh.  “Chars” are areas of new land formed through the continual

process of erosion and deposition in the major rivers and coastal areas;

chars are unstable and  prone to annual flooding.  The char dwellers are

some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in Bangladesh.  The CLP

is a well-designed programme with multi-sectoral interventions including

 “Responsive Governance, Services, and Infrastructure”,  Sustainable

Livelihoods and Economic Engagement”, and  Influencing Local and

National Policy and Service Provision”. 

Contractor/Employer:   Clapp and Mayne, Inc. (C&M) is a leading

management firm dedicated to work in Bangladesh and other developing

countries since 1955; additional information is available at

www.cmusa.com.

Contacts:

Dr. Lawrence Posner and Dan Baker at C&M, lposner@cmusa.com ; 1801

Rockville Pike, #410, Rockville Maryland 20852, USA; Tel: (301-770-6000

ext 104; FAX (301)-770-6030. 

Actions Requested:  Send CV to C&M and register at www.cmusa.com

Job Alert - Advisor for Innovation, Monitoring and Learning Agency

Please include in your subject line EML - Position #8 Advisor for

Innovation, Monitoring and Learning Agency

Position #8 Advisor for Innovation, Monitoring and Learning Agency,

Bangladesh Chars Livelihoods Programme-  Managing Agency

Expected Duration: 3 years beginning in Autumn, 2003

Compensation and benefits: competitive based on qualifications and

experience

Role:

Establishment and support to three-way partnership for innovation,

monitoring and learning activities.

·         Capacity building for primary agency (RDA, Bogra or other)

·         Planning, contracting and managing baseline survey activities

·         Designing and establishing the programme monitoring system

Criteria for candidate selection:

·         Post-graduate degree

·         Qualified in monitoring and evaluation, audit, value for money studies

·         Experience of designing and implementing project monitoring and  evaluation systems essential

·         Research management experience highly desirable

·         Minimum of 5 years professional experience in a development context in south asia or Bangladesh. 

·         Familiarity with DfID and the DfID Liveihoods Approach is desirable.

The Chars Livelihoods Programme (CLP):

The goal of CLP is to reduce extreme poverty by half in the riverine

areas of five districts of the northern Jamuna River in southern

Bangladesh.  “Chars” are areas of new land formed through the continual

process of erosion and deposition in the major rivers and coastal areas;

chars are unstable and prone to annual flooding.  The char dwellers are

some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in Bangladesh.  The CLP

is a well-designed programme with multi-sectoral interventions including

 “Responsive Governance, Services, and Infrastructure”,  Sustainable

Livelihoods and Economic Engagement”, and  Influencing Local and

National Policy and Service Provision”. 

Contractor/Employer:   Clapp and Mayne, Inc. (C&M) is a leading

management firm dedicated to work in Bangladesh and other developing

countries since 1955; additional information is available at

www.cmusa.com.

Contacts:

Dr. Lawrence Posner and Dan Baker at C&M, lposner@cmusa.com  ; 1801 Rockville Pike, #410, Rockville Maryland 20852, USA; Tel: (301-770-6000 ext 104; FAX (301)-770-6030. 

Actions Requested:  Send CV to C&M and register on C&M website at

www.cmusa.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.

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Message 4

Dev-Zone Employment Update 2nd April 2003


 Dev-Zone Employment Update 2nd April 2003

 http://www.dev-zone.org


 1. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT


 

 1.1 International Centre for Underutilised Crops

 

 1.1.1 Title: Processing &Marketing Fellowship

  URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4845.html

 

 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

  Closing Date: Not Specified

  Language: English and Asian

  Apply To: Nazmul Haq

  Apply Email: codon@clear.net.nz

  Duration: permanent on performance

 

 

  2. ENGINEERING

 

 

 2.1 QCPP


 2.1.1 Title: Team Leader for Road Construction Project

URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4841.html

  Location: Papua New Guinea

  Closing Date: 30-Apr-2003

  Nationality: Australian, New Zealand, PNG national

  Start Date: Possibly July 2003

  Apply To: Emma-Kate Collins

 

 

 2.1.2 Title: Construction Inspectors/Superintendent

  URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4842.html 

 Location: Papua New Guinea

  Closing Date: 30-Apr-2003

  Summary: Opportunity for consultants to submit their CV's for inclusion

 in tender bid.

 

 Qualifications: Experienced construction supervisors with min. 10 years  road construction experience in developing countries preferably remote tropical environments such as PNG. Experience in supervising  construction under FIDIC contracts will be essential. Must have good  computer skills and ability to interpret complex documents and  procedures. Excellent report writing and oral skills are necessary.  Demonstrated ability to work in cross-cultural environments will be an  advantage.

 

 Start Date: Possibly June 2003

  Apply To: Emma-Kate Collins

  Apply Email: emmak@qcpp.com.au

 

 

 2.1.3 Title: Road Engineers Several Positions

URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4844.html

  Location: Papua New Guinea

  Closing Date: 20-Apr-2003

  Summary: This is an opportunity for consultants to submit their C.V for

 a future bid.

 

 Qualifications: Qualified Civil Engineer with min 10 years experience in

 road design and construction in developing countries preferably remote

 tropical environments such as PNG. This position is based in the

 Highlands region. Experienced Construction supervisors without tertiary

 qualification may also apply for supporting roles to senior Engineers.

 Previous experience in PNG or neighboring Pacific Islands will be an

 advantage. Candidates should demonstrate a track record in design and

 documentation, construction supervision, material selection and pavement

 rehabilitation. Excellent communication skills are required and an

 understanding of development issues essential

 

 Instructions: Please email or Fax C.V

  Apply Email: emmak@qcpp.com.au

 


 

 2.2 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd.


 2.2.1 Title: Chief of Party & Regulatory Advisors - Middle East

 URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4838.html

 

 Location: Middle East & North Africa

  Closing Date: Not Specified

 

 Summary: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd. is a leading

 provider of development consulting services to emerging economies. Our

 Utilities and Infrastructure practice unit currently seeks a Chief of

 Party (COP) and Electricity Regulatory Advisors for short- and long-term

 assignments in the Middle East. DESCRIPTION: · The COP will lead teams

 responsible for implementing major institutional development programs

 and will have a background in licenses, benchmarking, cost of electrical

 services, and tariffs structures and wholesale market design. ·

 Electricity Regulatory Advisors will be responsible for the ongoing

 implementation of performance-based tariffs based on benchmarking and

 license management systems.

 

 Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in a

 related field preferred. · Experience working with government-owned

 public utilities and regulatory agencies is required. · COP must have 25

 years of experience in all aspects of energy related policy issues,

 business and government related civil law, governmental structures and

 policy process, power system planning, energy market operations and

 regulation. · Regulatory Advisors must have 20 years of significant

 hands-on experience in electricity sector restructuring and public

 utility regulatory agencies, including experience managing

 capacity-building and change management programs in a developing world

 environment. · Short-term advisors must have 20 years of hands-on

 experience in at least one of the following areas: financing;

 accounting; and engineering; law; utility regulation; electric power

 systems; information technology; strategic planning; tariff review;

 consumer protection and public participation. · Prior ...

 

 Instructions: Please email your CV (as Word attachment) to

 emergmarkets@deloitte.com referencing "CRA-DZ" in the subject line.

 Please visit our website for more information:

 www.deloitte.com/emergingmarkets. EOE M/F/D/V.

 

 Apply Email: emergmarkets@deloitte.com

 


3. ENVIRONMENT


 

 3.1 Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific International (FSPI)

 

 3.1.1 Title: FSPI Coastal Programme Manager

  URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4846.html

  Location: Suva, Fiji

  Closing Date: 14-Apr-2003

  Language: Fluency in a Pacific language is an advantage

 

 Summary: The Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific

 International (FSPI) is seeking a qualified and experienced person to

 head its Pacific/Caribbean Coastal Programme. Two EU funded projects

 [The Coral Gardens Initiative and Sustainable Management of Aquarium

 Reef Trade (SMART)] and other coastal related activities such as

 MacArthur Foundation Coral Garden-Fiji and ICRAN-Solomon Islands are

 components of FSPI's Coastal Programme. DUTIES AND


RESPONSIBILITIES: ·

 Overall responsibility under the Executive Director of FSPI and the

 SMART Pacific/Coral Gardens Programme Management Committee(PMC) for the  regional management of the Coral Gardens/ SMART Pacific. · Provide  support for Marine programme affiliates/partners in the Pacific and

 Caribbean. · Implement programme strategy formulated by the SMART

 Pacific/Coral Gardens Programme Management Committee. · Liaise and

 network with relevant regional and international institutions such as

 the Forum Secretariat, SOPAC, SPREP, SPC, ...

 

 Qualifications: QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE · Masters or higher degree  in Marine Biology or relevant field. · Proven track record in community  participation in marine resource management and participatory

 methodologies, e.g. PLA/PRA. · Experience in training and capacity

 building of individuals, communities and institutions. · Demonstrable

 skills and knowledge in programme management and networking/coordination  of projects or programmes. · Have at least five years relevant  experience in the Pacific Region · Fluency in a Pacific language is an  advantage · Experience in the Caribbean is a definite advantage. · NGO  background would be a plus · Proven ability and experience working in a  developing country.

 

 Instructions: Applicants must provide names and full contact details of

 three referees. Applications should be addressed to the Executive

 Director

 

 Apply Email: admin@fspi.org.fj

 


 3.2 The Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific International

     (FSPI)


 3.2.1 Title: FSPI Coastal Programme Manager

URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4851.html

 

 Location: Suva

  Closing Date: 14-Apr-2003

 

 Summary: The Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific

 International (FSPI) is seeking a qualified and experienced person to

 head its Pacific/Caribbean Coastal Programme. Two EU funded projects

 [The Coral Gardens Initiative and Sustainable Management of Aquarium

 Reef Trade (SMART)] and other coastal related activities such as

 MacArthur Foundation Coral Garden-Fiji and ICRAN-Solomon Islands are

 components of FSPI's Coastal Programme. DUTIES AND


RESPONSIBILITIES: *

 Overall responsibility under the Executive Director of FSPI and the

 SMART Pacific/Coral Gardens Programme Management Committee(PMC) for the  regional management of the Coral Gardens/ SMART Pacific. * Provide  support for Marine programme affiliates/partners in the Pacific and

 Caribbean. * Implement programme strategy formulated by the SMART

 Pacific/Coral Gardens Programme Management Committee. * Liaise and

 network with relevant regional and international institutions such as

 the Forum ...

 

 Qualifications: QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE * Masters or higher degree  in Marine Biology or relevant field. * Proven track record in community  participation in marine resource management and participatory

 methodologies, e.g. PLA/PRA. * Experience in training and capacity

 building of individuals, communities and institutions. * Demonstrable

 skills and knowledge in programme management and networking/coordination  of projects or programmes. * Have at least five years relevant  experience in the Pacific Region * Fluency in a Pacific language is an  advantage * Experience in the Caribbean is a definite advantage. * NGO  background would be a plus * Proven ability and experience working in a  developing country.

 

 Instructions: The closing date for applications is 14 April 2003.

 Applicants must provide names and full contact details of three

 referees. Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director,

 FSPI, GPO Box 18006, Suva, Fiji or faxed to +679-3312298 or emailed to:

 admin@fspi.org.fj

 


4. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST-EOI


 

 4.1 ICG


 4.1.1 Title: Eoi - Decentralised Planning and Finance Project

URL: http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/4847.html

  Location: Mozambique

  Closing Date: 09-Apr-2003

 

 Summary: Tecnical assitance for supoport of public administration.

 Support provicial governments in the planning, coordination and

 mangement of training activities for local administration personnel.