DEVJOBS   List of Jobs – December 29, 2003

 

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There are 3 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - International Programme Manager and Project Support Experts

Message 2 - Senior Web Design/Development Coordinator +b

Message 3 - Administrative Assistant +b

Message 1

International Programme Manager and Project Support Experts

Posted by:  Elizabeth Coleman

Organization name: Deloitte Emerging Markets

Place of assignment: South Africa

Job description: Deloitte Emerging Markets (Emerging Markets Group) is a leading provider of consulting services to donor agencies and emerging economies. We seek senior-level international development experts to work on a Local Economic Development Project in KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa. This project is expected to commence June 2004. Ideal candidates will be EU or ACP nationals. Positions and qualifications include:

International Programme Manager+b

Qualifications and skills required:

·         Must have an officially recognized degree in economics, planning or management with long-term experience in local economic development or private sector development and programme management

·         15 years relevant experience with international exposure in design, management and implementation of multi-year donor funded (preferably EU) projects

International Procurement Specialist +b

·         Degree in Finance or equivalent

·         10 years in EU procurement procedures in international development

International/National Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist +b

·         Degree in information technology or similar

·         10 years of international M&E system experience in local development context

Finance Manager +b

·         Degree in Finance or equivalent

·         10 yrs in project finance management of donor funded projects

Area Managers +b

·         Degree in development related subjects

·         10 yrs of working with local communities identifying financially and socially viable projects, business planning and coordination skills

·         Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in multi-cultural environment

Applications must be emailed to: emergmarkets@deloitte.com

Instructions to applicants: TO APPLY:

Please email your CV to emergmarkets@deloitte.com,  referencing "IPM-DJ" in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V

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Message 2

Senior Web Design/Development Coordinator +b

Posted by:  Karen Nicholas employ@aed.org

Organization name: Academy for Educational Development

Place of assignment: Washington, DC

Job description: Project Summary: Development Information Services (DIS) project is operated by the Academy for Educational Development under contract to the Agency for International Development. DIS provides information, analysis, technical assistance, and library services to USAID staff both in Washington and the field, as well as to USAID contractors and development partners. Under this project, the Asia and Near East Bureau (ANE) requires dissemination and analysis of development information in the Asia Near East region.

Position Summary: Under the technical direction of the ANE Bureau Outreach Coordinator, the Senior Web Design and Development Coordinator coordinates the design, development, and maintenance of the USAID Asia and Near East Bureau’s external and internal World Wide Web sites in support of the ANE Bureau's communication, outreach, and information management visions. The Senior Web Design and Development Coordinator provides proactive technical guidance in the application of new web technologies to support Bureau outreach and information management efforts.

Essential Job Functions:

Advises the ANE Bureau on how new web tools (streaming video, web databases, photo galleries, etc.) can be utilized and integrated into the web sites to support more effective and higher impact outreach, communication, and information management strategies.

Proposes and develops new features for the site (such as success story and photo library databases) to improve access to information.

Produces rapid prototypes of web sites to allow clients to make informed choices of technical options.

Develops and implements strategies, objectives, work plans, and timetables for developing the rapidly evolving and high visibility external and internal Asia and Near East Bureau web sites, using cutting edge technologies.

Provides regular and systematic reporting to the ANE  Bureau on progress made in developing, revising, and updating the architecture and content of the web site, usage statistics, and lessons learned while developing the site.

Proactively coordinates with other Asia and Near East Bureau staff to develop new content of the site, to meet the needs and concerns of the Bureau.

Identifies potential sources of information (both internal and external), especially for the country-specific and sector-specific sections of the web site.

Coordinates updates of web pages.

Travels to USAID/ANE missions to integrate USAID missions’ web presences with mission and ANE-wide outreach efforts, as requested by the ANE Bureau. 

Incorporates links to other Agency web resources related to USAID’s programs in Asia and the Near East

Ensures that the ANE site is in compliance with the latest Agency website standards and procedures. Works closely with the LPA ANE liaison and other LPA staff to stay up to date on LPA mandated changes in format, content, and procedures. Consults with the Agency’s Legislative and Public Affairs  (LPA) Office to obtain appropriate clearances for new material and updates.

Conducts extensive outreach within the Bureau to encourage the use of the site and the contribution of material to the site, and to ensure that the information remains up to date; demonstrates the Web site to ANE Bureau staff and their customers; provides training on the use of the site when requested.

Monitors information requests from site visitors and forwards them to appropriate ANE Bureau staff or contractors, or respond to requests when appropriate. Monitors the use of the website and compiles user data.

Conducts surveys of internal and external partners of the Asia and Near East Bureau as needed to determine the information needs of Agency staff and their customers.

Provides training and mentoring for other DIS web development staff as needed.

Assists with the development of other DIS client websites as needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. Masters in one of the following or related fields: Communications  or Computer Information Systems or Computer Programming or Computer Science or Graphic Arts or Information Systems  required or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 

Specific Knowledge Requirements:

Continued education/training in Web programming, interface design, information design, or multimedia production is also helpful.

Minimum four to six years of experience designing and developing state of the art web sites, particularly in relation to supporting high visibility outreach and public relations efforts.

State of the art experience with Internet web page design, development, and management; dynamic and static HTML /Web editors and technologies; graphics preparation packages, and multimedia applications.

Experience with an international development organization and knowledge of the organization and operation of USAID preferred but not necessary. This job requires US Citizenship. This job will require a criminal background check.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to rapidly develop prototype web pages/features to facilitate quick review, approval, and implementation.

Ability to creatively solve problems and advise on technological issues and trends.

Proactive, self-starter in developing web sites for large and diverse organizations.

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information: Supervisory Responsibilities: Equipment To Be Used: Computers. Typical Physical Demands: Not Applicable Working Conditions including Travel and Overtime:  Requires international travel in Asia and the Near East as requested by client (5-10%);  Ability to travel between the DIS location and Ronald Reagan Building

Interested applicants should send resume with cover letter referencing position #KN3325dj to: AED/HR, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009; fax: (202) 884-8413 or email: employ@aed.org.  For additional information, visit our website at http://www.aed.org.  We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  Individuals responding to job postings are considered applicants for a particular position only after they have been invited to complete the company's official printed employment application form.

Starting date: ASAP

Salary range: Up to $60K

Deadline for submssion of applications: Accepting resumes until job is filled

Applications must be emailed to: employ@aed.org

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.

Message 3

Administrative Assistant +b

Posted by:  Tamara Lordkipanidze < tamlord@btopenworld.com >

Organization name: CUTS Centre for International Trade, Economics and Environment

Place of assignment: London, UK

Job description: Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join CUTS Centre for International Trade, Economics and Environment, London. CUTS (Consumer Unity & Trust Society) is a charitable organisation, with its headquarters in Jaipur, India, working at the local, national, regional and international levels, and has recently opened an office in London. The London office will coordinate and manage research and advocacy work on trade and economic issues and will also support other offices of CUTS by raising funds, organising events, etc. The organisation is concerned with the impact of international trade and economic regime on developing countries and advocates for the poor at different levels. The position will involve providing support for all these activities. Applicants must have experience in office administration.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

·Responsible for managing office administration, including accounts, etc.

·To provide administrative support to other staff (set-up and maintenance of the filing system, organising travel, events, etc).

·Manage office communications (written, electronic and telephonic); liaison work with funding agencies, CUTS offices in other countries, other organisations, individuals; dealing with enquiries, etc.

·To manage general administration, including safety-related issues, human resources-related issues, etc.

In addition to responsibilities outlined above, the post will occasionally entail duties outside the normal working hours, such as managing events, accompanying visitors, working to meet deadlines, etc. Flexibility and good humour are essential.

Qualifications and skills required:

·Fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of other European languages will be desirable. 

·Wide-ranging administrative skills (knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping work, knowledge of tax, social security and accounting maters as per the British law, IT skills, etc).

·Ability to prioritise competing tasks, even under pressure, in a methodical and systematic manner.

·Experience in working using her/his own initiative as well as working in a team.

·Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

·Excellent organising skills, including event organisation.

·An international outlook and interest in developmental issues.

·Comfortable in dealing with high-level dignitaries and working in an international environment.

Starting date: End of February

Salary range: £18,000 per annum

Deadline for submssion of applications: Friday, 26th of January 2004

Submit your applications to: Tamara Lordkipanidze

Applications must be emailed to: london@cuts.org  and/or tamlord@btopenworld.com,  with a copy to cuts@cuts.org.

Instructions to applicants: THERE IS NO APPLICATION PACK. Send your CV, along with at least two references (with their email and telephone numbers) and a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience. Application not accompanied by a covering letter will not be considered.

Application should reach us by Friday, 26th of January 2004. Interviews will be held week commencing the 2nd February   2004. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, providing the details of the venue and timing of the interview. If you have not heard from us before Monday, the 2nd February   2004, you should assume that your application has not been successful. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK

CUTS works under the principle of equal opportunity and diversity. Employment and promotional opportunities are based on individual capabilities and qualifications, without any consideration to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or any other such characteristics.

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