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There are 14 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Project
Management Coordinator - Bethesda,
Maryland +b
Message 2 - Mali W. Africa Democracy and Local Governance Long Term Positions +b
Message 3 - International
Positions for USAID Project in Afghanistan +b
Message 4 - Senior Conflict
Advisor and Program Manager - Kathmandu, Nepal +b
Message 5 - Rural Dairy Finance Consultant +b
Message 7 - Legislative Human
Resources Advisor - Dili/East Timor +b
Message 8 - Senior
Macro-economist Position +b
Message 9 - VACANCY: Senior Specialist in Strategic Planning and Public Finance +b
Message 10 - Director of Knowledge Application - Boston, MA +b
Message 11 - Program Officer, Research and Evaluation Unit - Boston, MA +b
Message 12 - Investment Officer - Washington DC +b
Message 13 - Job Listing from ReliefWeb Vacancies Update
Message 14 - Administrative Assistant/Field Representative – Hanoi,
Vietnam +m
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Message 1
Project Management Coordinator -
Bethesda, Maryland +b
Posted by: Gayle Bass ohr@dai.com
Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Job Title: Project Management Coordinator
Place Assignment: Bethesda, Maryland
Job Description: Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI), an international consulting firm specializing in rural and agricultural development, environmental policy and management, credit and banking, private sector development, democracy and governance, institutional development and information systems, is recruiting for the following position. DAI is an equal opportunity employer.
Project Management Coordinator: Agriculture and Economics (A&E) Group is seeking a well-organized, self-motivated individual to assist in the daily management and administration of the group’s business activities. Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Provide general supervision of
Project Associates and Assistants including work flow, project and proposal
assignments, and serving as secondary reviewer for performance appraisals;
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Approve all project billable
expenditures such as check requests, wire transfers and travel vouchers;
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Mentor associates and
assistants;
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Serve as support and resource
to the Project Assistants and Associates, particularly for troubleshooting and
risk assessment;
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Assist the Business Manager
with training and development of project management tools;
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Ensure compliance with the
group’s project management standards and report quarterly on associates and
assistants’ performance;
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Provide data and analysis on
project profitability for practice area projects.
Level of responsibility and salary will be
commensurate with experience.
Qualifications:
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An undergraduate degree or
Masters degree in business administration, economics or related field;
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Five years of work experience,
with a minimum of two years in project management on USAID funded projects;
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Demonstrated knowledge of USAID
rules and regulations; prior experience with budgeting and financial analysis
preferred.
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Excellent organizational,
management, financial management and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability
to manage several complex activities simultaneously; good written and verbal
communication skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
and Microsoft Word.
Starting date:
April 1, 2003
Deadline: March 21, 2003
Submit applications to: Office of Human Resources
Email address: ohr@dai.com
**Interested candidates should send resume and
cover letter to the Office of Human Resources by fax at 732-358-5072; email at ohr@dai.com; or by regular mail at 7250 Woodmont
Ave., Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814.
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 2
Mali W. Africa Democracy and Local Governance Long Term Positions +b
Posted
by: Geri
Critchley GCritchley@msi-inc.com
Democracy
and Governance LT Project: Mali, West Africa
MSI, Management Systems
International www.msiworldwide.com is seeking US
citizens, US permanent residents (green card holders), Third Country Nationals,
and Host Country Nationals for long term positions in Mali :
***1) Chief of Party
+b
Required:
1.
15+ years experience in
national level policy, local governance, or local civil society/community
organization strengthening; French language fluency.
2.
USAID COP or Team Leader
experience or comparable high level project oversight responsibilities
3.
Strong team building, strategic
planning, and monitoring and evaluation experience
4.
Extended work experience in
Francophone Africa, Mali-specific country experience preferred
5.
US citizens, US permanent
resident aliens (green card holders) required
***2) National Civil Society Advocacy Capacity
and NGO Policy/Enabling Environment
Expert +b
Required:
1.
10 + years experience in
national civil society advocacy capacity building and policy/enabling
environment; French language fluency
2.
USAID or USAID Contractor or
Grantee experience, or comparable ;
3.
Work experience in Francophone
Africa
***3) Local
Governance Capacity Strengthening Expert +b
Required: 10+ years
experience in local governance assistance programming; French language fluency;
USAID or USAID Contractor or Grantee experience, or comparable; Work experience
in Francophone Africa
***4) Community-Based
Advocacy and Community Organization Capacity-Building Expert +b
Requirements:
1.
10+ years experience in
community-based advocacy or community organization capacity building; French
language fluency
2.
USAID or USAID Contractor or
Grantee experience, or comparable ; Work experience in Francophone Africa
***5) Financial
Manager +b
Requirements: 10+ years
experience in financial management for USAID-related contractor or grantee;
French language fluency
If interested, please
e-mail a cover letter and resume to:
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 3
International Positions for USAID
Project in Afghanistan +b
Posted by: Geri Critchley GCritchley@msi-inc.com
*** Team Leader (Chief of Party) +b
- Unique opportunity for a senior-level, highly experienced leader with post-conflict experience, to provide technical leadership and management oversight to a complex, two-year USAID-funded project, working with the government of Afghanistan to strengthen institutions in the executive and judicial branches. Activities will include providing support to the constitutional commission, the judicial commission, the human rights commission and a cabinet-level policy coordination unit. The team leader will supervise technical and administrative staff and short-term consultants and will liaise with the national government, other donors and USAID. The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of USAID, experience in institutional design efforts for emerging governments, good interpersonal/diplomacy skills; and regional experience in South/Central Asia. A candidate with rule of law background or high-level policy expertise is preferred.
***
Senior Policy Adviser +b
- The policy adviser
will assist in establishing/supporting a Policy Coordination Unit, and
facilitating policy management with the Office of the President and the Cabinet.
This will include helping establish the Unit, developing procedures, building
skills, and establishing linkages. A
priority for the unit will be coordinating achievement of the benchmarks in the
Bonn Agreement. The ideal candidate will
have professional credibility, management skills, and the intellectual stature
to engage senior level cabinet officials and policy makers. Strong policy management skills are
required. A candidate with regional
experience in South/Central Asia and experience in post conflict settings is
preferred.
***
Director of Administration and Finance +b
- Challenging position
supervising and training a large and mostly inexperienced local staff on a
complex project working with several government institutions. Requirements: 10+ years experience, knowledge
of USAID regulations, strong experience managing project finances in the field,
good management and interpersonal skills.
A candidate with regional experience in South/Central Asia, and
experience in post conflict setting is preferred.
***
Human Rights Adviser +b
- Senior expert to
provide technical support and advice to key government stakeholders in the
newly-established national Human Rights Commission and in the Ministry of
Women's Affairs, including training and outreach support. Will also contribute to the building of local
civil society capacity to undertake
human rights education, monitoring, and advocacy tasks, as well as responsibilities
key to expanding access to justice. Hire and supervise local staff and
short-term consultants. A candidate with
a strong human rights background, regional experience in South/Central Asia,
and experience in post conflict setting is preferred.
Please e-mail resume and
cover letter to: gcritchley@msi-inc.com
No phone calls. Only
qualified candidates apply.
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
Senior Conflict Advisor and Program
Manager - Kathmandu, Nepal +b
Posted
by: Nima Lama nlama@usaid.gov
Organization: USAID/Nepal
Job title: Senior
Conflict Advisor and Program Manager
Place of assignment:
Kathmandu, Nepal
Job description: The USAID/Nepal
SPO Senior Conflict Advisor will report to the SPO Director and have the
following duties:
General
Responsibilities:
The USAID/Nepal SPO Senior Conflict Advisor will
report to the SPO Director. The Advisor
will analyze (a) developments and trends in the conflict, (b) the interests,
needs and actions of major actors, (c) possible solutions, and (d) post
conflict developments, trends, needs and issues. The Advisor will also make
recommendations to the SPO Director and
Specific
responsibilities:
A. Policy Analysis and
Development/Strategy Design (40%)
The Contractor will
provide on-going, substantive political and conflict analyses to SPO and
Mission senior management and the US Embassy to ensure that Mission programs
are appropriate given the fluid state of affairs in Nepal. S/he will draft
programmatic and strategic options papers, recommending new or adjusted program
directions based on sound analyses; provide continued guidance on the
identification and development of projects that meet SPO funding criteria,
forward SPO programmatic objectives and complement other projects and programs
implemented by other USAID/Nepal SO teams, USG agencies and donor organizations.
B. Liaison and
Coordination (25%)
The Contractor will communicate regularly, share
program information, and represent SPO interests with other USAID/Nepal SO
teams, U.S. Embassy staff, donors and indigenous and international I/NGOs to
ensure visibility and synergy of USAID/Nepal CPMR related activities. S/he will
provide the
C. Program Management
and Oversight (20%)
The Contractor will
oversee the planning, development and implementation of conflict programs and
activities. S/he will draft concept
papers, procurement documentation, budgets, program descriptions and statements
of work for new activities and review and/or oversee the review of contractor
selection and approval. The Contractor will manage one or more institutional
contractors and/or grantees funded under the SPO program: conduct field trips;
monitor budgets and work plans; monitor and track performance data and serve as
primary liaison between USAID Mission contractor/grantee.
D. Evaluation and
Reporting (15%)
She/he will be required
to evaluate proposals and travel extensively in low security areas of focus to
monitor and assess the political conditions, meet with potential grantees, and
develop conflict resolution related grants. S/he will contribute to responding
to USAID/Washington requirements, including preparation of the Annual Report,
Congressional Budget Justification, Congressional Notifications, etc. and to
external requests for information on the USG response to the conflict.
Qualifications and
skills required:
This is an upper middle
management position requiring excellent analytical, management and
communication skills, an ability to perform in a complex and highly sensitive
political environment, experience in policy formulation and negotiation at the
highest levels (government and non-government organizations), and a strong
interest in assisting Nepal’s democratic consolidation. The candidate must be
mature, self-reliant, a team player, problem-solver, and able to manage a
diverse portfolio of grants. S/he should have management experience (both
project and personnel), understand the basics of grantee-USAID relationships.
S/he should be able to work effectively with counterparts in the US Embassy and
other USG agencies. Since work may require continued changes in program
direction and implementation, including frequent coordination, the individual
will be someone who is highly flexible and willing to work under conditions of
ongoing change. The candidate should have extensive expertise in conflict
society political culture, political economy and have advanced knowledge of the
various violent conflicts in countries confronted with problems similar to
Nepal. Previous work experience in conflict areas in Asia or Nepal will be
valuable. Direct experience working with
USAID is preferred.
SKILLS
In order to be
considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Selective Factors listed
below. Consideration and selection will be based on panel evaluation of the
Evaluative Factors.
Applicants are
encouraged to write a brief appendix to a resume, OF-612 or SF-171 to
demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses these factors.
SELECTIVE FACTORS
(Minimum Qualifications)
Graduate degree in development, international
relations or a related field.
*** Fluency in English.
*** Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience managing projects
for USG foreign affairs agencies or large international organizations is
preferred.
*** Minimum of seven (7) years experience working in one or more of the
following areas: conflict resolution/mitigation and peace processes,
democracy/governance, human rights, and/or mediation/arbitration is preferred.
***
EVALUATIVE FACTORS
• 40
points – Demonstrated ability to work in difficult, complex, fluid, and
politically sensitive conflict or post-conflict circumstances. Solid knowledge of concepts, experiences and
programs in the following areas: the dynamics of internal armed conflicts;
conflict analysis, mitigation and peace building; negotiation strategies and
peace processes; and post-conflict challenges and needs, including successful
implementation of settlements, reconciliation, and demobilization. Strong
analytical skills.
• 25
points – Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively within
the SPO team, with a wide variety of governmental and non-governmental actors,
and with counterparts on both the highest and lowest political social, and
economic levels.
• 20
points – Demonstrated experience in project conceptualization, design,
management, and evaluation.
• 10
points – Excellent writing skills, as demonstrated in a writing sample not
to exceed 3 pages.
• 5 points – Experience working for/with USAID.
Starting date: o/a June 2003
Salary range: GS-14
Level - ($72,381 to $94,098)
Deadline for submission of applications: March 25, 2003
- 1700 hrs NST
Submit your applications
to: Nima Lama
Applications must be
emailed to: nlama@usaid.gov
Electronic applications
are preferred.
**Qualified individuals
are requested to submit:
U.S. Government Standard
Form 171 or Optional Form 612 (available at USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms
or internet http://fillform.gsa.gov or at Federal Offices).
Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified herein.
To ensure consideration
of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation
number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter/email.
The highest ranking applicants may be selected for an interview.
The selected applicant
must be able to obtain an appropriate medical and security clearances.
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 5
Posted by: Dawn Wadlow wadlowd@care.org
Organization: CARE International-Kosovo
Job title: Rural Dairy Finance Consultant
BACKGROUND:
The CARE International LINK’s Competitive Marketing of Milk Production Enabling Trade and Enterprise Success (LINK COMMPETES) project, is a twenty month project, funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through an umbrella grant managed by Save the Children (SC– US) under USAID’s Kosovo Assistance Program (KAP). The goal of LINK COMMPETES is to increase commercial dairy production, income and employment through targeted and integrated interventions along the production-processing-marketing chain.
The project targets existing and potential commercial dairy farmers throughout Kosovo. The project aims to establish new or improve existing Milk Collection Centers as one key mechanism for marketing grade A milk to approximately seven dairy processors throughout Kosovo. CARE’s interventions focus on increasing the quantity of milk production and enhancing the quality of milk produced at the farm level. It works in close collaboration with Kosovo Business Support (KBS) project and the Kosovo Swiss Dairy Project (KSDP), which provide technical assistance to the dairy processors to ensure there is a market for the increased quantity of milk from LINK COMMPETES farmers. It is anticipated that there will be a need for some farmers to access finance to establish new milk collection centers. CARE will be instrumental in establishing a rural finance working group to investigate the possibilities of market mechanisms for financing in Kosovo, as at present there is a fundamental lack of credit suitable for rural businesses and start-ups.
A consultant is required to investigate the various mechanisms through which farmers can access private sector financing options that could respond to the working capital and investment capital needs of existing and new MCCs and which is suitable to their production cycles. The consultant will be expected to carry out research with all banks, financial institutions and private sector equipment suppliers, etc, operating within Kosovo or have the desire to do so, as well as consult with the rural finance working group throughout the consultancy. By the end of the consultancy, the consultant should present a clear picture of all financing possibilities available in Kosovo and how these can be accessed by dairy farmers.
It is expected that a thirty-day consultancy beginning in February 2003, is required in order to carry out extensive field work and prepare a final report of recommendations. Depending upon the results of this consultancy, the need for a follow-on consultancy may be identified.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of the rural finance consultant are
as follows:
1) To conduct extensive field work to investigate farmers constraints for accessing rural financing
2) To conduct extensive research
work with all major banks, institutions and organizations involved in rural
financing.
3) To develop specific
short-term strategies and actions that LINK COMMPETES staff should undertake to
respond to the immediate financing constraints encountered. In preparation of this, the consultant should
take responsibility for making preliminary arrangements with the potential
financing sources.
4) To liaison closely with
members of the working group in order to build upon their technical expertise
and knowledge of the dairy sector, particularly within Europe.
5) To mentor LINK COMMPETES
staff.
6) To carry out a de-briefing
with all project staff on recommendations to ensure these are adopted in the
field.
7) To produce a report on
recommended options.
8) To coordinate with rural
finance working group on findings and recommendations.
It is recommended that the consultant accompany technical staff and extension staff to the field as the primary means for conducting an inquiry. The consultant should use observation techniques as well as a process of dialogue and inquiry with staff “on the job.” and participating farmers. This would include taking advantage of field visits to address questions to project participants as well as meeting with financial institutes representatives for research and development. Project documentation should also be consulted.
SPECIFIC OUTPUTS:
·
A Final Report on findings and
recommendations, to be completed before departing Kosovo.
·
A debriefing with all project
staff and financial working group on findings and recommendations prior to
departure.
QUALIFICATIONS:
·
Expert in dairy financing both
traditional and non-traditional financing options
·
Balkans regional experience or
knowledge of inter-ethnic relations in the Balkans is preferable.
Starting date:
Salary range: Optional on your part to state
Submit applications to: Jill Crowther
Email address: crowtherj@care.org
Please send updated CV/resume, with a cover letter indicating availability, and elaborating on experience relevant to this terms of reference.
Please mention clearly in your job
application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS,
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Posted by: Marcia Monge marcia.monge@undp.org
Organization: UNDP/East
Job description: In collaboration with the National
Project Director, Project Manager, and the Project Steering Committee, the
expert would provide:
1. Macroeconomic
and budget analysis expertise to the National Parliament and specifically the
Commission on the Economy and Finance.
2. Oversight
of and support to the Inter-Parliamentary Union workshop for all Deputies and
Secretariat technical staff on:
· The
respective roles of the Executive and the National Parliament in the budget
process
· Oversight
and audit responsibilities of the National Parliament
· The
budget formulation process and potential entry points for the National
Parliament
· Techniques
for review and analysis of the budget
· Gender
implications of the budget process, with comparative examples
3. Technical
advisory services for macro-economic policies and budgetary implications
4. Technical
advisory services to review and analyze the budget document, including gender
dimensions and poverty reduction goals of the Government (as stated in the
National Development Plan and Annual Plan).
5. Technical
advisory services to monitor the execution of the budget.
6. Assistance
to identify independent sources of information and mechanisms to both
scrutinize and monitor the preparation and implementation of the budget.
7. Support
for the development of mechanisms and processes to both secure public inputs to
the budget process and to publicize key elements of the budget to the
population.
8. Development
of basic training programme for Secretariat technical staff to improve their
budget analysis skills.
9. Recommendations
for the potential and prerequisites for the creation of a specialized budget
analysis unit to support the Commission.
10. Detailed
reporting on the activities conducted under each of the above
advisory/technical support interventions to serve as a foundation for a
legislative budget analysis/monitoring manual.
Qualifications:
Language requirements:
Required: Portuguese (and
English)
Desirable: Bahasa or
Tetum
At least 8 year’s professional experience working as
an economist, with a specialization in macroeconomics and expertise in the
preparation of national budgets. The candidate should have practical working
experience advising senior government officials and/or members of parliament.
The expert will be required to transfer basic
economic analyses models and skills to East Timorese counterparts through
mentoring.
Liaison and administrative support
The consultant will provide his or her own computer
and mobile phone (own SIM card).
Supervision and reporting
The consultant will report to UNDP's management
through the Project Manager and the Program Officer. Regular consultations
shall take place with the National Project Director and the Project Steering
Committee.
Starting date:
Salary range: Optional on your part to state
Submit applications to: Marcia Monge
Email
address: marcia.monge@undp.org , cc
to shanti.karuppiah.tp@undp.org
, helder.neves@undp.org
Please mention clearly in your job
application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS,
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Message 7
Legislative Human Resources Advisor - Dili/East
Posted by: Marcia Monge marcia.monge@undp.org
Organization: UNDP/East
Job description: Working alongside the Director and
Deputy Director of the Secretariat and demonstrating participatory, inclusive
and team-oriented methodologies, the Parliamentary Human Resources Advisor will
undertake the following:
1. A
functional review and baseline assessment of the current skill levels and
capacity in the four organizational units of the Secretariat, with an emphasis
on determining training requirements in skills such as:
· Budgeting/
Financial management and accounting
· Human
resource Planning and Management
· Supervision
of personnel and team-building
· Office
management and administration
· Legislative
research and analysis
· Computer/IT
· Information
management (including library archiving/acquisition/control)
· Procurement/
Inventory control
· Languages
2. Review
the current organizational divisions and delineation of functions to determine
their appropriateness given the number of personnel.
3. Review
and revisions as necessary of job descriptions and salary and remuneration
scales within the targets set by the Governance and Public Sector Management
(GPSM) Strategic Framework and the approved budget of the National Parliament
for 2002-03 and projected budget for 2003-04.
4. One
year training plan for all Secretariat staff, including:
· Options
for induction, functional, and focused training delivery
· Recommended
modalities, including courses, internships, study tours, etc.
· Identification
of training providers, including East Timorese/regional/international options
5. Design
training evaluation process and skills benchmarking to enable the Secretariat
to prepare training plans for years two through five of the human resource
plan.
6. Preparation
of human resource policies and staff rules/regulations reflecting the unique
working conditions within parliamentary settings, including but not limited to:
· Recruitment
and selection, Merit-based Performance standards, Contractual arrangements,
Benefits/Entitlements, Career Development, Training
7. Develop a process to establish a relationship between the operational planning conducted by the Secretariat and the demands emerging from the work of Deputies. The process should be instituted as a regular (twice-yearly perhaps) exercise to allow the Secretariat to set service delivery targets with input from Deputies and to enable the Secretariat management to adjust human resource and trainin
