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Message 1 - Specialists Needed in Iraq +b

Message 2 - Vacancies at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd. +b

Message 3 - Job Listing from DevNetJobs.Org (Part 2)

Message 4 - Job Listing from AWID Resource Net

 

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Message 1


Specialists Needed in Iraq +b


Posted by: Recruiter  jobs@rti.org


Organization name: Research Triangle Institute

About RTI International:

RTI is an independent, nonprofit organization with a distinguished history in applied research, technical assistance and training.  RTI’s Center for International Development (CID) offers a range of policy support, applied research and analysis, and other technical expertise in governance, public finance and management, population and health, social sector and education policy reform, information technology and environmental management. Activities emphasize institutional development through the transfer of analytical tools and methods, and focus at the national, sub-national, and local government levels in delivering advisory and training services. 

Position Descriptions:

RTI is seeking mid to senior level technical specialists for the USAID Iraq Sub-National Governance and Civic Institution Support Program.  The focus is on providing technical assistance to strengthen local administrations, civic institutions and political processes in Iraq. Activities will respond to a broad range of challenges in sub-national administration, democratic institutions and processes, civil society development and citizen participation in local governance and access to services. This is a 1-year project with 2 option years. 

The following positions are available:

* Civil Society/Training/Civic education Specialist +b

* Elections/Communications/Political Processes Specialist +b

* Grants Management and Administration Specialist +b

* Local Governance/Decentralization Specialist +b

* Program Development/Implementation/Monitoring and Reporting Specialist+b

* Public Administration/Public Management/Relief Services +b

* Public Finance Economist/Public Finance Management Specialist +b

* Rule of Law/Legislative Specialist +b

To learn more and apply:

To learn more about RTI and this project and to apply online, please visit our Web Site at http://www.rti.org . 

Qualifications and skills required: See website at www.rti.org

Starting date: May 15, 2003

Salary range: Open

Submit your applications to: jobs@rti.org

Instructions to applicants: Please go to our website and respond to the job you are interested in.

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 2

Vacancies at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd. +b

Posted by: Elizabeth Coleman ecoleman@deloitte.com

***Credit Cooperative and Credit Union Specialists +b

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd., the specialized development consulting arm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, has an immediate need for credit cooperative and credit union specialists for short- or long-term assignments worldwide.

Incumbents should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

·         Development of laws and regulations governing the operation of credit institutions

·         Management and operation of a credit union/cooperative

·         Development of lending policies and procedures for credit institutions

·         Regulation and supervision of credit union activities, under an SRO or a statutory regulator

·         Public policy advocacy or policy making for credit union industry

·         Analysis and credit rating of credit unions

Ideal Candidates Will Possess:

·         Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred

·         10+ years of experience in relevant technical areas

·         Experience working with donor agencies (USAID, World Bank, etc.) is preferred

·         Must have worked in a developing country context

·         Language skills are a plus

To Apply:

Please email your CV to emergmarkets@deloitte.com  referencing the email subject as "CCU-DJ". We invite you to visit our website at www.deloitte.com/emergingmarkets . EOE M/F/D/V

***Fixed Income and Mortgage Specialists +b

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd., the specialized development consulting arm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, has an immediate need for fixed income and mortgage specialists for short- or long-term assignments worldwide.

Incumbents should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

·         Development of financial product legislation, including mortgages, corporate bonds, and securitization

·         Origination, structuring and issuance of fixed income products through minimum of 5 years experience with a leading institution or a government credit agency; preference given to experience in mortgage-backed securities and other forms of securization

·         Portfolio management and analysis of fixed income products, preferably with a leading emerging markets fund management company

Ideal Candidates Will Possess:

·         Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred.

·         10+ years of experience in relevant technical areas.

·         Experience working with donor agencies (USAID, World Bank, etc.) is preferred.

·         Must have worked in a developing country context.

·         Language skills are a plus

To Apply:

Please email your CV to emergmarkets@deloitte.com referencing the email subject as "FIMS-DJ". We invite you to visit our website at www.deloitte.com/emergingmarkets . EOE M/F/D/V

***International Credit Reporting Consultants +b

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd., the specialized development consulting arm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, has an immediate need for credit reporting consultants to design, setup and operate credit reporting bureaus in developing countries. These consultancies will be short- or long-term assignments worldwide.

Incumbents should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

·         Design and development of a business credit reporting bureau

·         Operation and management of a business credit reporting bureau

·         Design, implementation, or management of a regulatory shared credit program

·         Regulation and oversight of credit reporting institutions

Ideal Candidates Will Possess:

·         Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred

·         10+ years of experience in relevant technical areas, with at least 5 years experience with a leading credit reporting agency

·         Experience working with donor agencies (USAID, World Bank, etc.) is preferred

·         Must have worked in a developing country context, including experience setting up credit reporting agency in a transitional market

·         Language skills are a plus

To Apply:

Please email your CV to emergmarkets@deloitte.com referencing the email subject as "ICRC-DJ" We invite you to visit our website at www.deloitte.com/emergingmarkets . EOE M/F/D/V

***Municipal Finance Specialists +b

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd., the specialized development consulting arm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, has an immediate need for municipal finance specialists for short- or long-term assignments worldwide.

Incumbents should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

·         Development of laws and regulation for municipal bonds

·         Origination, structuring and issuance of municipal bond products through minimum of 5 years with a leading advisory firm, intermediary, or major municipality

·         Portfolio management and analysis of fixed income products, preferably with a leading emerging markets fund management company

·         Establishment of regulatory standards

Ideal Candidates Will Possess:

·         Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred

·         10+ years of experience in relevant technical areas

·         Experience working with donor agencies (USAID, World Bank, etc.) is preferred

·         Must have worked in a developing country context

·         Language skills are a plus

To Apply:

Please email your CV to emergmarkets@deloitte.com  referencing the email subject as "MFS-DJ". We invite you to visit our website at www.deloitte.com/emergingmarkets . EOE M/F/D/V

***Leasing Specialists +b

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd., the specialized development consulting arm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, has an immediate need for leasing specialists for short- or long-term assignments worldwide.

Incumbents should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

·         Development of laws and regulation for financial leasing

·         Origination, structuring and issuance of municipal bond products through minimum of 5 years with a leading advisory firm, intermediary, or major municipality

·         Portfolio management and analysis of fixed income products, preferably with a leading emerging markets fund management company

·         Establishment of regulatory standards

Ideal Candidates Will Possess:

·         Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred

·         10+ years of experience in relevant technical areas

·         Experience working with donor agencies (USAID, World Bank, etc.) is preferred

·         Must have worked in a developing country context

·         Language skills are a plus

To Apply:

Please email your CV to emergmarkets@deloitte.com  referencing the email subject as "LS-DJ". We invite you to visit our website at www.deloitte.com/emergingmarkets . EOE M/F/D/V

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

Job Listing from DevNetJobs.Org (Part 2)

From: wonrock  jobs@devnetjobs.org

http://www.DevNetJobs.org

Email: jobs@devnetjobs.org

ICTNetJobs

Jobs in Information and Communication Technology for Development 

Several Positions (new!)

Project Director (D-1)

User Communications and Training Co-ordinator (P-5)

Payroll and Entitlements Stream Leader (P-5)

Human Resources Management Stream Leader (P-5)

Configuration Librarian P-2

Communications Officer P-4

Payroll Finance Analyst P-4 (2 posts)

Entitlements and Service Analyst P-4

Human Resources Planning and Performance Management Analyst

Management Information Systems and Data Analyst P-4

Recruitment, Training and Career Development Analyst P-4

FAO

Location: Rome

Last Date: May 15, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-fao.html

 

Director of Communications/ Public Policy Specialist (new!)

Cambodia Development Resource Institute

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Last Date: May 28, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a26-cdri.html

 

International Development Opportunities

IT expert, MIS Expert, 2 Programmers

Gender Specialist, HRD Specialist

FINCON

Location: Latin America

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a1-fin.html

INDIAN JOBS

Several Positions (new!)

Government of Orissa (GoO) State Department Health & Family Welfare

Location: Orissa

Last Date: May 10, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-afa.html

 

Work Placement in the UK (8 positions) (new!)

British Overseas Industrial Placement Scheme (BOND)

Location: UK

Last Date: May 20, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-bond.html

Internships (10 positions) (new!)

Maya

Location: Karnataka

Last Date: June 30, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-maya.html

 

Documentation Officer  (new!)

CARE

Location: Rajasthan

Last Date: May 5, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-care8.html

2 Positions (new!)

Programme Officer, Programme Associate

Sir Ratan Tata Trust

Location: Mumbai

Last Date: May 31, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a26-tata.html

Demonstration and Partnership Officer (new!)

CARE

Location: Rajasthan

Last Date: May 5, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-care7.html

Social Marketing Officer (new!)

CARE

Location: Rajasthan

Last Date: May 5, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-care6.html

 

Several Positions (new!)

AME Foundation

Location: Bangalore

Last Date: May 3, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-ame.html

 

Training Coordinator  (new!)

CARE

Location: Rajasthan

Last Date: May 5, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-care4.html

 

Communications Officer (new!)

PRAXIS

Location: New Delhi

Last Date: May 8, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a26-prax.html

 

Capacity Building Officer  (new!)

CARE

Location: Rajasthan

Last Date: May 5, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-care2.html

 

NGO Co-ordinator & Capacity Building Officer (new!)

CARE

Location: Rajasthan

Last Date: May 5, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-care1.html

 

Consultants (new!)

Raman Consultants

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-raman.html

 

3 Positions (new!)

Samarthan

Location: Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

Last Date: May 10, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a26-sam.html

 

3 Positions (new!)

Social Research Associate, Medical Research Associate, Statistician/ Epidemiologist 

Action Research & Training for Health

Location: Rajasthan

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a26-udai.html

 

Youth and Adolescent Coordinator  (new!)

CARE

Location: Rajasthan

Last Date: May 5, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a29-care3.html

 

Programme Officers (new!)

PRAXIS

Location: New Delhi

Last Date: May 8, 2003

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a26-prax1.html

 

Senior Program Manager (new!)

Non-profit development organization

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a26-child1.html

Program Manager (new!)

Non-profit development organization

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a26-child.html

 

World Congress Coordinator (new!)

Global March Against Child Labour

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a19-wcc.html

 

Communication Officer (new!)

Global March Against Child Labour

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a19-co.html

 

Campaigns Intern (new!)

Global March Against Child Labour

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a19-camp.html

Programme Co-ordinators (new!)

Social Development Initiatives

ITC Rural Development Trust

Location: Guntur, Patna, Indore and Lucknow

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a19-itc.html

 

Media Intern (new!)

Global March Against Child Labour

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a19-med.html

 

Development Officer (new!)

International Development Enterprises

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a16-ide.html

Coordinator : Finance (new!)

PSU Foundation

Location: Lucknow

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a16-psu1.html

Associate : Resource management (new!)

PSU Foundation

Location: Lucknow

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a16-psu3.html

 

Associate : Institutional Development (new!)

PSU Foundation

Location: Lucknow

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a16-psu.html

 

Documentation Officer

National United National Volunteer

Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a11-undp1.html

 

Associate : Training & Participatory Management (new!)

PSU Foundation

Location: Lucknow

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a16-psu4.html

Coordinator : Research & Documentation (new!)

PSU Foundation

Location: Lucknow

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a16-psu2.html

 

Mutual Fund Consultants

The Aries Group

Location: India

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a11-mut.html

 

Project Coordinator

University of Cambridge Research Project

Location: Bhopal

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a10-fm.html

 

Faculty - Livelihood Promotion BASIX

Location: Hyderabad

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a11-basix.html

 

NRA Experts

Indian Institute of Forest Management

Location: Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a10-iifm.html

 

Community Mobilization Specialists

INBAR

Location: Himachal Pradesh

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a11-inb.html

 

Head

NGO Resource Centre

Location: Chennai

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a11-hod.html

Reproductive Health Specialist/Social Scientist

International Center for Research on Women

Location: New Delhi

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/a1-icr.html

 

4 Positions

Rural Innovations Network

Email: given inside the Link (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

URL: http://devnetjobs.tripod.com/m28-rin.html

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

Job Listing from AWID Resource Net

AWID Resource Net

Jobs - Issue 158

Monday, April 28, 2003

***1) Gender Experts / DevTech Systems, Inc.

DESCRIPTION:

DevTech Systems, Inc. seeks Gender Experts with USAID experience for short-term technical assistance. We are looking for professionals with 7+ years of experience in gender analysis and integration, including expertise in the following areas:

* Economic Growth

* Education/Training

* Microenterprise/Access to Credit

* Population, Health and Nutrition

* Democracy/Governance

* Legal Rights

* Environment/Water/Natural Resources

* Conflict Resolution/Humanitarian Assistance.

TO APPLY:

Please email resume to devtech@devtechsys.com . Please reference Gender Expert in subject line.  EOE M/F/D/V. No Phone Calls Please.

***2) Internship Positions / The National Women's Alliance / Washington, DC, USA.

THE ORGANIZATION:

The National Women's Alliance is a proactive, grassroots women of color organization devoted to addressing the intersections of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality and other markers of difference through community organizing, training and coalition building. By using technical assistance, public education campaigns, and resource sharing, we strive to help end all forms of oppression and to promote social justice. Our goal is to bring women/girls of color, diverse communities, and organizations together to work towards a multi-issue agenda for social, economic, and political change.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:

Two part-time internship positions are available in Washington, DC. We are looking for motivated, hardworking, self-starters with a strong commitment to social justice, and women and girls of color.

Positions available:

OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Office Manager serves to maximize the effectiveness of the organization. The position is ideal for someone who is looking to learn the nuts and bolts of running a non-profit organization. The Office Manager will assist with basic financial services; assist with the management of personnel benefits; answer phones; help manage email correspondence; conduct relevant research; monitor and order office supplies; and conduct general office maintenance.

MEMBERSHIP & OUTREACH COORDINATOR - Working under the supervision of the Programs Director and Training Coordinator, the Membership & Outreach Coordinator will develop and maintain the organization's database, develop email list; potentially manage list serve; initiate contact with potential advocates and organizations, maintain contact with our partners; and coordinate local events.

Modest travel stipend provided. Please note that preference will be given to those who can start ASAP.

START DATE: MAY 20-30 hours/week, negotiable.

TO APPLY:

Please fax, or email your resume to 202.518.3924 or cmason@nwaforchange.org . Attn: C. Nicole Mason. If you have any questions, please call 202.518.5411.

***3) Director of Training & Technical Assistance / The National Women's Alliance / Washington, DC, USA / Closing date: May 30, 2003.

THE ORGANIZATION:

The National Women's Alliance is a proactive, grassroots women of color organization devoted to addressing the intersections of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality and other markers of difference through community organizing, training and coalition building. By using technical assistance, public education campaigns, and resource sharing, we strive to help end all forms of oppression and promote social justice. Our goal is to bring women/girls of color, diverse communities, and organizations together to work towards a multi-issue agenda for social, economic, and political change.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a motivated, hardworking, self-starter with a strong commitment to social justice, women and girls of color.

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Senior level position. Working under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Training and Technical Assistance will be responsible for the development and management of the training and technical assistance program of the National Women's Alliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in experience; Masters Degree preferred.

- Two years of experience in staff supervision and/or leadership experience in nonprofit organizational settings.

- Experience in program development, staff supervision, training, facilitation, community organizing, and curriculum development.

- Familiar with various social justice issues including, but not limited to, racial and economic justice, the Prison Industrial Complex, Welfare Reform, Violence Against Women, the Traffic in Women, and the Environment.

- Ability to plan and facilitate training and technical assistance efforts.

- Bilingual a plus. Extensive travel required.

SALARY: High 30's to low 40's plus attractive benefits package.

TO APPLY:

Please fax, or email your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to 202.518.3924 or cmason@nwaforchange.org . Attn: C. Nicole Mason. Priority given to applications received by May 30, 2003. Start date: Mid-June/Early July. If you have any questions, please call 202.518.5411.

(cross-posted from Women's Edge)

***4) Gender Officer / ACTED / Shamali, Afghanistan / Closing date: May 15, 2003.

VACANCY DETAILS:

Job title: Gender officer

Organisation: ACTED (http://www.acted.org )

Job Location: Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date: 15 May 2003

Department: Community Development

Contract duration: 8 months

Starting Date: 15 June 2003

THE ORGANIZATION:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide а la Cooperation Technique et au Dйveloppement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role of the Gender Officer is to:

* Lead the Gender/Community Development Team with a focus on women, income generation, microfinance, women's issues and community development practices in five districts/communities of the Shamali including Estalif, Kalakan, Mir Bacha Kot, Qarabagh, and Charikar.

* Encourage change through the active participation of the community members-both men and women.

* Work with groups of women in developing ideas for improved community participation in rehabilitation activities, income generation projects.

* Serve as the focal point for all gender activities as well as, monitor the progress of projects through site visits and discussions with beneficiaries.

* Act as the liaison between ACTED and other agencies as well as the local authorities.

* Update ACTED senior staff on the status of the projects and discussions with the community.

* Assess current needs and develop actions to address the needs of surrounding gender issues on the Shamali Plain.

* Develop assessment tools and implement community assessments and surveys.

* Travel to the field on a regular basis

* Assess the role of women in development and ensure their inclusion in all aspects of donor funded activities.

* Develop strategies for reaching women in rural communities organize formal training and meeting events and facilitate non-formal education activities for rural women.

* Prepare work plans, schedules and monthly reports for all activities.

* Identify opportunities for new micro-finance activities for women.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates must have:

* A minimum of three years experience in community mobilization;

* Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of income generation/micro-finance projects;

* Previous gender cross cultural experience;

* Excellent written and spoken English;

* A good understanding of gender issues;

* Excellent organizational skills;

* Previous experience in capacity building and/or training;

* Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation;

* Initiative to evolve and develop existing and new gender-related projects according to identified needs;

* Ability to work independently while being a strong team player;

* Ability to travel independently with other staff members to rural locations;

* The ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel.

As these activities are mainly in rural areas working with rural men and women with limited opportunities, the applicant must show sensitivity, initiative, resourcefulness, patience and willingness to work as a team player.

CONDITIONS:

Salary: depending on experience

Benefits: All accommodation, food and travel expenses covered, including a one-week R&R between the third and fourth month of operation. Medical and life insurance also covered.

Living and security conditions: Further information available during the interview process.

TO APPLY:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be submitted no later than 15 May 2003 to Jean Christophe Lallau, Jobs@acted.org .

(cross-posted from www.reliefweb.int , ref. code: RW_34274P)

***5) Communications Program Associate / The Alan Guttmacher Institute's/ New York, NY, USA.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Alan Guttmacher Institute's (AGI's) director of communications, the Communications Program Associate will assist with the development, training and implementation of outreach and advocacy activities with a particular focus on AGI's international projects.

START DATE: Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelors degree in social science or related field required; advanced degree preferred;

- 3-5 years relevant experience; experience working with developing countries preferred;

- proficiency in French;

- strong computer skills, including MS Office and the internet;

- excellent writing and oral communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with a range of partners in the U.S. and globally;

- ability to analyze, synthesize and report information;

- excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;

- training experience and related skills;

- and able to travel.

SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, TransitCheks and generous time off.

TO APPLY:

Contact: Linda Harris

The Alan Guttmacher Institute

120 Wall Street

New York, NY 10005.

Fax: 212-558-6268

E-mail: applytoagi@guttmacher.org

No phone calls, please. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

(cross-posted from www.comminit.com )

***6) Local Governance Specialists / RTI International / Iraq.

THE ORGANIZATION:

RTI is an independent, nonprofit organization with a distinguished history in applied research, technical assistance and training. RTI's Center for International Development (CID) offers a range of policy support, applied research and analysis, and other technical expertise in governance, public finance and management, population and health, social sector and education policy reform, information technology and environmental management. Activities emphasize institutional development through the transfer of analytical tools and methods, and focus at the national, sub-national, and local government levels in delivering advisory and training services.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:

RTI is seeking mid to senior level technical specialists for the USAID Iraq Sub-National Governance and Civic Institution Support Program.  The focus is on providing technical assistance to strengthen local administrations, civic institutions and political processes in Iraq. Activities will respond to a broad range of challenges in sub-national administration, democratic institutions and processes, civil society development and citizen participation in local governance and access to services. This is a 1-year project with 2 option years.

The following positions are available:

* Civil Society/Training/Civic education Specialist

* Elections/Communications/Political Processes Specialist

* Grants Management and Administration Specialist

* Local Governance/Decentralization Specialist

* Program Development/Implementation/Monitoring and Reporting Specialist

* Public Administration/Public Management/Relief Services

* Public Finance Economist/Public Finance Management Specialist

* Rule of Law/Legislative Specialist

TO APPLY:

To learn more about RTI and this project and to apply online, please visit our Web Site at http://www.rti.org .

***7) Director / Open Society Institute / Brussels, Belgium / Closing date: May 12, 2003.