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There are 13 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Volunteer Consultant - Lima, Peru +b
Message 2 - Administrative Associate - Washington, DC +b
Message 3 - Child and Maternal Health Research Advisor - Washington, DC +b
Message 4 - FAO: Chief Technical Adviser – Nairobi + +b
Message 5 - Deputy Director – Luanda, Angola +b
Message 6 - Country Representative – Haiti +b
Message 7 - International Recruiter - Bethesda, Maryland +b
Message 8 - Program Development Coordinator - Los Angeles, CA +b
Message 9 - Program Development Specialist - Los Angeles, CA +b
Message 10 - Program Officer - Los Angeles, CA +b
Message 11 - KSW Executive Director Search - San Francisco, CA
Message 12 - Country Program Directors (4), Central Asia
Message 13 - Job Listing from Dev-Zone Employment Update (Part 2)
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Volunteer Consultant - Lima, Peru +b
Posted by: RJ Lumba rj.lumba@tns.org.pe
ORGANIZATION:
TechnoServe, Inc.
TechnoServe, Inc. (www.technoserve.org) is a 300-person non-profit economic
development firm focused on promoting economic growth in developing
countries. The company is based in
Norwalk, CT, and has offices in 10 countries, primarily within Latin America
and Africa.
Job Description: TechnoServe is
currently developing a fee-based financial services business, principally
designed to raise private equity and debt capital for small and medium-sized
businesses in underserved markets throughout Latin America. The initiative provides growth capital for
businesses that have a positive impact on rural economies through the creation
of jobs, increased wages, etc. To lead
this initiative in Peru, echnoServe is seeking a volunteer consultant who will
be based in Lima, Peru, and work in coordination with the Latin America
Financial Services
Manager (based in
Washington D.C.).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ø
Source, evaluate and support
prospective financing clients in Peru to determine fundability and cultivate
businesses for potential transactions
Ø
Participate in new deal
origination and all stages of the capital raising process (detailed financial
analysis, offering documents, transaction
structuring, etc.)
Ø
Collect and analyze data from
client business and surrounding community to quantify impact of financial
services initiative on region’s economic development
Ø
Assist in developing and
maintaining a network of investment funds in
Latin America, focused on financing businesses in emerging markets · Ensure sustainability of capital raising
effort by training employees in the Peru office to identify opportunities,
market TechnoServe services and execute fee-based assignments
Qualifications: TechnoServe is seeking
a highly motivated individual with investment banking experience at a reputable
firm. The candidate must be a proven
leader with significant deal experience and strong financial modeling
skills. The individual must also speak
good Spanish and be able to work well in an unstructured environment.
Additional Information: The
position anticipates a 6 month commitment with a May 2003 start date. This is a
volunteer position, and will not be salaried.
The volunteer consultant will receive an apartment in Peru (paid for by
TechnoServe), and will be reimbursed for travel and other work related expenses. In addition, the individual will receive
reimbursement (up to a specified amount) for health insurance premiums, and
will receive a daily tipend for food and transportation.
TO APPLY: Candidates
interested in a unique leadership experience with a
positive impact on Latin
America, please send a letter of interest and CV to
RJ Lumba in Lima, Peru
via e-mail at rj.lumba@tns.org.pe.
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Administrative Associate - Washington, DC +b
Posted by: Leslye-ann Callender lcallender@air.org
Organization name:
American Institutes for Research
Job title:
Administrative Associate
Place of assignment:
Washington DC
Job Description: The International
Program of the American Institutes for Research, a highly regarded
not-for-profit social science research organization which provides applied
social and behavior research and technical assistance to clients in developing
countries, seeks an administrative associate to work on projects and proposals
for the US Agency for International Development. Duties include creating and updating budgets,
maintaining financial records, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports
and pipelines, and serving as liaison with staff, other firms, and corporate
business office.
Successful candidates
will be self-starters with excellent communication, organizational, and written
skills. Fine attention to detail, the
ability to deal with confidential information, experience with budgets, and
proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
Candidates will have a stable work history and a related degree or
equivalent skills and experience.
Knowledge of USAID budget/cost requirements, foreign language skills,
and/or an interest in international development and/or education preferred.
Salary commensurate with
experience, plus excellent benefits including 17 days paid time off, tuition
reimbursement, and a transportation subsidy.
Forward resume with
cover letter and salary requirements to:
Human Resources - INL-D
American Institutes for
Research
International Program
1000 Thomas Jefferson
Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Resumes@air.org, Subject line INL Admin-D
FAX: 202 944-5454
www.air.org
Starting date: Once
position filled
Submit_your_applications_to:
Human Resources - INL D
Applications_must_be_emailed_to:
resumes@air.org
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Child and Maternal
Health Research Advisor -
Posted by: Ymelda Ramos
Organization
name: Comforce Technical Services
Job
title: Recruiter
Place
of Assignment:
Job
description: Child and Maternal Health Research Advisor
USAID
–
C/O
Comforce Technical Services
The Child and Maternal Health Research Advisor is a
senior technical expert who provides critical advice and guidance for the
implementation of USAID’s Health Research
Program (HARP). The Advisor functions as
part of a small team, ensuring the Bureau for Global Health maintains a global
leadership role in health research issues. The Advisor will report to the CTO
of HARP within the Maternal Child Health (MCH) Division of the Health,
Infectious Diseases and Nutrition Office (HIDN). He/she is expected to exercise
individual initiative, resourcefulness and responsibility.
The Advisor is principally responsible for technical
advice in planning and coordinating promising research areas, monitoring of
research progress and facilitating the introduction of selected research
products. He/she will oversee the adaptation of research findings into field
programs through analysis, strategy development and engagement of key partners
including Regional Bureaus, Missions, other federal agencies, non-governmental
organizations, cooperating agencies and other potential partners.
*** Required Skills, Knowledge
and Expertise:
*** M.A. or M.S. in Public Health or related field with applicability to
international health.
*** At least 4 years practical experience in international health research,
with a minimum of 5 years experience in public health research and familiarity
with external peer review processes.
*** Knowledge of USAID procedures and familiarity with USAID’s child, maternal health and infectious diseases programs.
*** Demonstrated ability in program management, design and monitoring &
evaluation.
*** Knowledge of and familiarity with key international research
initiatives and organizations related to international health research.
*** Ability to work under pressure and in teams.
***
Starting
date:
Salary
range: 68K to 88K
Deadline for
submission of applications:
Submit
your applications to:
Applications
must be emailed to: yramos@comforce.com
***Instructions
to applicants: Interested applicants should direct their CV to: Ymelda Ramos;
E-mail: yramos@comforce.com.
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FAO: Chief
Technical Adviser –
Posted
by: Larissa D'Aquilio
FAO
Chief Technical Adviser
Terms of Reference
Duty Station:
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
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
*** 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
*** 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
*** 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
*** 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:
ü
An advanced degree in agriculture, socio- or agricultural economics, or
a related science.
ü
Ten years of experience in food security /livelihood assessment work,
with a particular emphasis on development issues, early warning and food
security information systems.
ü
Excellent managerial and co-ordination skills.
ü
At least 5 years working knowledge and experience in
ü
Experience in methods and tools based on indicator assessment
techniques
ü
Knowledge of livelihoods concepts and food economy analysis
(preferable)
ü
Good communication, writing and presentation skills (English).
ü
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
Chief,
Food Security and Agricultural Projects Analysis Service
ESA – FAO,
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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Posted by: Kendra White recruitment@psi.org
Organization: Population Services International
Job description: PSI seeks experienced, dynamic candidates for the
position of Deputy Director for its office in Angola. The Deputy Director will be responsible for
supervising the expansion of social marketing activities nationwide. The
position is based in Luanda and reports to PSI/Angola’s Country Representative.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The
Deputy Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning
and supervising the expansion of social marketing activities nation-wide,
including overseeing program sites in the interior, hiring and training PSI
field staff, and coordinating with local NGOs.
Approximately 40% of the time will be spent traveling to the field on
supervisory visits. Other
responsibilities may include assisting in the overall development, management
(financial, administrative, and programmatic), and representation of PSI’s activities
in Angola including fundraising for existing and new activities.
Qualifications: Minimum two years program management experience
in a developing country, exceptional diplomatic skills; team-building
experience in a developing country; established ability to establish and maintain
relationships with the Ministry of Health, NGO community, and the private
sector; cross-cultural sensitivity;
established creativity; excellent oral and written communication, analytical,
and organizational skills; ability to work efficiently and quickly under
pressure; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant field; and extensive computer skills.
Preference will be given
to candidates with experience managing USAID-funded contracts; Portuguese or
Spanish language skills; and a graduate level degree (MBA, MPH, etc.).
Starting date: May 1, 2003
Salary range: Commensurate with experience
Deadline: April 17, 2003
Submit applications to: Recruitment Department
Email address: recruitment@psi.org
Instructions: Apply online at www.psi.org
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Posted
by: Kendra White recruitment@psi.org
Organization: Population Services International
Job title: Country Representative, Haiti
Place assignment: Port-au- Prince, Haiti
Job description: PSI
seeks entrepreneurial, dynamic candidates with an interest in private sector
approaches to development for the position of Country Representative,
Haiti. The Country Representative (CR)
will be based in Port-au-Prince and will report to the Latin America Regional
Director in Washington, D.C.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Country
Representative will be responsible for the overall development, management
(financial, administrative, and programmatic), and representation of PSI’s
activities in Haiti. This includes, but
is not limited to: strategic planning;
fundraising for existing and new activities; external relations with donor,
government, NGO, and commercial entities; in-country personnel recruitment,
training, and supervision; development and implementation of marketing and
communication campaigns and other social marketing activities; tracking and
maintaining distribution systems and sales figures; creation and monitoring of
marketing and annual work plans; supervision of research activities; management
of program budget; financial and other reporting as required by donors and
PSI/Washington; development and enforcement of field office administrative
policies; overall institutional development; and other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
• Significant personnel and financial management experience,
preferably in commercial marketing, advertising, or communications
• Minimum two years work experience in a developing
country
• Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or
equivalent experience
• Knowledge of international development and health
issues
• Familiarity with USAID and the international donor
community
• Fluency in English and French.
The successful candidate
will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have: excellent
communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural
skills; a strong interest in private sector approaches to development; and
proven ability to produce results. Preference will be given to candidates with
demonstrated fund raising ability and experience in qualitative and
quantitative research.
Starting date: June 1, 2003
Salary range: Commensurate with experience
Submit applications to: www.psi.org
Email address: recruitment@psi.org
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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
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
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Program Development Coordinator -
Posted by: Jean Lamborn jlamborn@imcworldwide.org
Organization name: International Medical Corps
Job description: IMC is a nonprofit, humanitarian
organization dedicated to medical relief and training. We are currently seeking a Program
Development Coordinator for our corporate office in
Qualifications and skills required: Bachelor’s
degree in International Development or related field required. MPH preferred. Two years experience working in the field or
at an NGO/PVO headquarters a plus.
Submit your applications to: Michelle Bouie
Instructions to applicants: Please apply online at www.imcworldwide.org
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Program Development Specialist -
Posted by: Jean Lamborn jlamborn@imcworldwide.org
Organization name: International Medical Corps
Job description: IMC is a nonprofit, humanitarian
organization dedicated to medical relief and training. We are currently seeking a Program
Development Specialist for our corporate office in
Qualifications and skills_required: The ideal
candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or
university in International Development or related field, and a minimum of two
years experience or equivalent. MPH
preferred.
Submit your applications to: Michelle Bouie
Instructions to applicants: Please apply online at www.imcworldwide.org
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Posted by: Jean Lamborn jlamborn@imcworldwide.org
Organization name: International Medical Corps
Job description: International Medical Corps, a
non-profit humanitarian agency that provides medical training and relief
services, is currently seeking a Program Officer for the headquarters office in
The successful candidate will provide technical and
administrative support and guidance to field operations. Program Officer responsibilities
include monitoring programmatic compliance with donor regulations, facilitating
positive relationships with
Qualifications and skills required: The qualified
candidate will possess a Master of Public Health degree and be familiar with
international health and development issues.
Previous non-profit or international experience is highly
desirable. Some international travel may
be required.
Submit your applications to: Michelle Bouie
Instructions to applicants: Please apply online at www.imcworldwide.org
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KSW Executive
Director Search -
Job Description
POSITION: Executive Director
SALARY: $36,000-$40,000 annual salary, benefits
DEADLINE: Accepting applications now; open until
filled
AVAILABLE:
Kearny Street Workshop, a 30-year-old San
Francisco-based multi-disciplinary arts organization serving the Asian Pacific American
communities of the San Francisco Bay Area, is seeking an Executive Director
with experience in financial management, fundraising, grantwriting, and
community arts programming. The position
involves working with the Board of Directors to provide leadership and vision
for the organization.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Executive Director is responsible for financial
management and budget preparation, fundraising, oversight of programs and
events, donor and membership development, and staff supervision. We are seeking
an individual with strong leadership and organizational skills and the ability
to respond strategically to the challenge of representing Kearny Street
Workshop in this time of change in the local and national arts scene, while
addressing the needs of our multi-generational community.
Required Qualifications
* Experience
in nonprofit arts administration
* Strong
leadership skills
* Experience
or knowledge in working with Asian Pacific American
communities
*
Demonstrated ability in fundraising and grantwriting
* Excellent
communication skills - verbal and written
* Ability to
work on multiple concurrent projects
* Excellent
financial management skills
Desired Qualifications
* Knowledge
or interest in multi-disciplinary contemporary art forms
* Knowledge
in community-based arts programming
*
Familiarity with databases and ability to use database programs
* Proficiency in computer programs such as
Microsoft Word, Excel and Quickbooks, Filemaker Pro database, and Internet
applications. Quark Express and Photoshop experience a plus.
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter and resume to: Nancy Hom,
Executive Director, Kearny Street Workshop,
About
Kearny Street Workshop (KSW) is a non-profit, community-based
organization in
Since its inception in 1972 in the International
Hotel, KSW has been known for its deep roots in the Asian Pacific American
community. KSW currently operates as a
much bigger organization than its 3-person staff and small budget would
indicate because of the enormous support KSW receives from the community. In
addition to its active 8-member Board, KSW has a 30-member Advisory Board that
is made up of artists, educators, activists, and community leaders. Up to 100
volunteers contribute 20-100 hours to KSW annually. Roughly $70,000 in in-kind
materials and services is donated to KSW every year. For more information,
check out our website at www.kearnystreet.org
****
Office Hours: Mon - Fri,
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Country Program
Directors (4),
TITLE: Country Program Directors (4),
REPORTS TO: Regional Director, CAR Combating Human
Trafficking;
