DEVJOBS   List of Jobs – November 15, 2003

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There are 8 messages in this issue:

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Message 1 - Youth Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator, Making Cents, Washington, D.C. +b

Message 2 - Business Skills and Entrepreneurship Trainer, Making Cents, Washington, D.C. +b

Message 3 - Program Assistant, Making Cents, Washington, D.C. +b

Message 4 - Facilitation and Training Associate +b

Message 5 - Country Director - Dhaka, Bangladesh +b

Message 6 - Program Officer - Washington, DC +b

Message 7 - International Recruiter (Group Lead) +b

Message 8 - Sr. Development Specialist (Natural Resources Management) +b

Message 1

Youth Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator, Making Cents, Washington, D.C. +b

 

Closing date: November 28, 2003

Making Cents, a small international consulting and training firm, seeks a youth entrepreneurship program coordinator. Making Cents specializes in:

·        Building the capacity of trainers and business services providers to deliver effective entrepreneurship and business skills training to youth and adults through the provision of, training curricula and trainer of trainer courses based on experiential methodologies;

·        Conducting business development services market demand and supply assessments;

·        Developing microentrepreneur roadmaps designed to indicate key areas for microenterprise policy reform and to provide information critical to enterprises wishing to enter the formal sector;

·        Conducting practitioner workshops using the SEEP Network developed “State of the Art in BDS.”

 

  Responsibilities of this position include:

·        Assisting in the development of an overall youth entrepreneurship marketing strategy;

·        Preparing proposals for donors, NGOs and other clients;

·        Grow and maintain contacts with key institutions and individuals in the youth education and entrepreneurship field ;

·        Collecting and promoting best practices in the field. Presenting learnings at US and international conferences and workshops;

·        Management of youth oriented contracts.

 

There is also the possibility of this position extending to training delivery should the selected candidate possess the experience and passion for experiential learning methodology training required.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree; Masters degree appreciated

·        At least three years relevant experience in youth entrepreneurship or education field;

·        Experience working with USAID funded or other donor projects;

·        Familiarity with proposal writing and submission process;

·        Ability to work in a multicultural environment;

·        Experience in training and understanding of experiential learning methodology;

·        Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in small teams;

·        Marketing and presentation skills preferred;

·        Ability to prioritize tasks and to work with short deadlines;

·        Foreign language proficiency, Spanish preferred.

Making Cents is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply:

Submit resume and letter of interest with salary history to:

Recruit

Making Cents

1424 L St, N.W., Suite 300

Washington, D.C. 20005

Or, by email to:

info@makingcents.com

Please indicate the title of the position for which you are applying in the cover letter.  Positions are only open to those hodling a valid US work permit.  Only finalists will be contacted. 

 

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Message 2

Business Skills and Entrepreneurship Trainer, Making Cents, Washington, D.C. +b

 

Closing date: November 28, 2003

Making Cents, a small international consulting and training firm, seeks a business skills and entrepreneurship trainer. Making Cents specializes in:

·        Building the capacity of trainers and business services providers to deliver effective entrepreneurship and business skills training to youth and adults through the provision of, training curricula and trainer of trainer courses based on experiential methodologies;

·        Conducting business development services market demand and supply assessments;

·        Developing microentrepreneur roadmaps designed to indicate key areas for microenterprise policy reform and to provide information critical to enterprises wishing to enter the formal sector;

·        Conducting practitioner workshops using the SEEP Network developed “State of the Art in BDS.”

Opportunity for part-time and possibly full-time position available. Ability to travel required.  Responsibilities for this position include:

·        Preparation and delivery of the range of Making Cents’ proprietary training of trainers courses on Making Cents’ business skills and entrepreneurship curricula;

·        Meet and liaise with clients in order to assess training needs.  Prepare specific course outline and work with client to ensure that training needs are being meet;

·        Conduct follow-up with trainees to answer any questions and ensure that curricula are being implemented correctly and effectively; 

·        Respond to requests for additional training or facilitation.

·        Management and support of other trainers.

·        Work with the senior staff to innovate curriculum

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree, Masters degree preferred;

·        At least three years relevant experience as a trainer, or in the youth entrepreneurship or education field;

·        Possess a passion for training;

·        Strong experience using adult learning principles and experiential learning methodologies;

·        Experience working in the training sector in the field of microenterprise and/or the field of youth entrepreneurship;

·        Ability to work in a multicultural environment with at least one year overseas experience;

·        Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in small teams;

·        Marketing and presentation skills preferred;

·        Ability to prioritize tasks and to work with short deadlines;

·        Foreign language proficiency, Spanish preferred;

·        Ability to travel up to 30-40 percent of the year.

Making Cents is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply:

Submit resume and letter of interest with salary history to:

Recruit

Making Cents

1424 L St, N.W., Suite 300

Washington, D.C. 20005

Or, by email to:

info@makingcents.com

Please indicate the title of the position for which you are applying in the cover letter.  Positions are only open to those hodling a valid US work permit.  Only finalists will be contacted. 

 

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

Program Assistant, Making Cents, Washington, D.C. +b

 

Closing date: November 28, 2003

Making Cents, a small international consulting and training firm, seeks a program assistant. Making Cents specializes in:

·        Building the capacity of trainers and business services providers to deliver effective entrepreneurship and business skills training to youth and adults through the provision of, training curricula and trainer of trainer courses based on experiential methodologies;

·        Conducting business development services market demand and supply assessments;

·        Developing microentrepreneur roadmaps designed to indicate key areas for microenterprise policy reform and to provide information critical to enterprises wishing to enter the formal sector;

·        Conducting practitioner workshops using the SEEP Network developed “State of the Art in BDS.”

  Responsibilities for this entry-level position include:

·        Providing support and backstopping to short-term and long-term training and consulting contracts, including administrative and logistical support, financial management, and communications with clients.

·        Assisting in preparation of proposals for donors, NGOs and other clients;

·        Ability to describe and discuss Making Cents’ various training curricula and consulting services with clients.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree;

·        At least two years relevant experience in international development and an interest in the microenterprise development and business skills training field;

·        Experience working with USAID funded or other donor projects;

·        Familiarity with proposal writing and submission process;

·        Ability to work in a multicultural environment;

·        Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in small teams;

·        Marketing and presentation skills preferred;

·        Ability to prioritize tasks and to work with short deadlines;

·        Foreign language proficiency, Spanish preferred.

Making Cents is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply:

Submit resume and letter of interest with salary history to:

Recruit

Making Cents

1424 L St, N.W., Suite 300

Washington, D.C. 20005

Or, by email to:

info@makingcents.com

Please indicate the title of the position for which you are applying in the cover letter.  Positions are only open to those hodling a valid US work permit.  Only finalists will be contacted. 

 

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 4

Facilitation and Training Associate +b

Posted by:  Marilyn Oyler <moyler@ica-usa.org >

Organization name: Institute of Cultural Affairs

Place of assignment: Washington, DC

Job description: The Institute of Cultural Affairs seeks a motivated Facilitation and Training Associate to work with the Culture of Participation Team to implement and support: in-depth training in the ICA’s Technology of Participation® facilitation methods and skills and to provide facilitation services for government, corporate and non profit organizations in the US. The work involves intensive marketing and helping to design and deliver ICA facilitation services in the greater Washington, DC area and across the U.S. as well as co-training public and in-house groups in facilitation methods.   The persons assuming this position will be part of a national team working with ICA’s Technology of Participation® processes and be based in Washington DC. 

The Institute of Cultural Affairs

The ICA in the USA is a not-for-profit organization and member of the ICA International network with over thirty years of experience providing facilitation and training programs for communities and organizations based on the Technology of Participation (ToP) ®.  ToP methods of group facilitation, participatory strategic planning, and consensus-based decision making empower organizations and local communities to facilitate their development, open up new ways for people to work creatively with one another, and minimize the potential for conflict.  The ICA USA is a global social change organization operating within a  network of autonomous non-governmental organizations in 35 countries worldwide to demonstrate and catalyze participatory approaches to leadership, planning and action.  The ICA in the USA models participatory, non-hierarchical approaches in it’s organizational structure, including team based program work, active staff involvement in a diverse spectrum of the organization’s program and infrastructure needs, and the direction of a collaborative National Executive Team. Further information about ICA and its programs is available on its website at www.ica-usa.org

 

ICA’s Culture of Participation Team

Today, ICA’s Technology of Participation® methods are one of the leading forces shaping the emerging professional field of facilitation around the world, not only in relation to local development efforts and coalitions, but also in organizational development, collaborations, companies, international development, government agencies and education.  Over the last few years this team of eight staff has increasingly focused its efforts in training and partnerships for transferring these skills from our staff and associates to practitioners and facilitators in many communities.  These efforts include a nationwide facilitator training system including core and advanced courses and the creation of the ToP Network, a qualified faculty of trainers around the country and internationally who deliver the training.  As one of four teams within the organization, The Culture of Participation Team equips organizations with participatory practices and processes that engage the commitment of their people to address the challenges of change. This team is playing a major role in developing a partnership to bring ToP methods to China in 2004 and is looking to develop additional innovative partnerships with other organizations.

About the DC office

The ICA office in DC is young (three years old), with a small staff (three), and strong potential for growth.  The primary foci of this office are: 1) ToP Training and Facilitation services, in particular with the federal government to leverage our MOBIS status.  2) Promoting Community and Youth Leadership programs within the communities of Washington, DC and Baltimore.  3) Leveraging relationships with International NGO’s and funding agencies to support the ICA’s international programs.  All programs are in a start-up phase within the District.  The ICA’s DC office invites a pioneering and persevering spirit. 

Responsibilities:

1.       Promote ICA’s Technology of Participation® facilitation methods training and facilitation services

a.       Create promotional opportunities to introduce ICA’s Technology of Participation facilitation methods and facilitation services

b.       Develop client relationships for facilitation and training opportunities

c.       Participate in professional organizations representing ICA

d.       Develop proposals to market to the federal government

2.       Co-coordinate the ICA’s Technology of Participation® facilitation methods training

a.       Co-train and co-facilitate courses and follow-up events

b.       Arrange course logistics

c.       Convene gatherings of course graduates and develop a follow-up system

d.       Support the efforts of the ToP Trainers Network in the surrounding area

3.       Provide Facilitation Services to client organizations

a.   Design and deliver facilitation services using ICA’s Technology of Participation® facilitation methods

b.       Follow-up and document work with clients

c.       Master advanced ICA methods training for use with clients

4.       Support Organizational Initiatives

a.       Participate in national staff Task Forces, such as Technology, Public Relations, etc.

b.       Share general office and support services, including database management and electronic communication

c.       Contribute to team and organization wide initiatives

Qualifications and skills required: Preferred Qualifications:

·         Experience in providing training services and in designing and facilitating large and small group processes.

·         Knowledge of and personal experience using ICA’s ToP methods. 

·         Experience working with diverse cultural communities

·         Marketing savvy

·         Education related to training and/or organizational development

·         Ability to form and maintain successful partnerships with client organizations

·         Ability to self-initiate needed work and self-direct to project completion

·         Administrative skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of programs

·         Flexibility to travel and work evenings and/or weekends when necessary

Starting date: January 2004

Salary range: $30,000 - $35,000 depending on experience

Deadline for submssion of applications: November 20th, 2003

Submit your applications to: Marilyn Oyler

Applications must be emailed to: moyler@ica-usa.org

Instructions to applicants: Please call to discuss the position or mail, fax, or email a cover letter and resume to:

Marilyn Oyler, The Institute of Cultural Affairs, 4220 N 25th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016  (602) 955-4811 or (800) 742-4032.  Fax (602) 954-0563.  Email: moyler@ica-usa.org.

Visit the ICA website at http://www.ica-usa.org 

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Message 5

Country Director - Dhaka, Bangladesh +b

Posted by:  Stephanie Cox <scox@ideorg.org >

Organization name: IDE International

Job description: IDE International, (www.ide-international.org) an international non-profit that seeks to improve the social, economic and environmental conditions of the world's poor, is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Country Director to manage country operations and provide technical oversight of various programs in Bangladesh. Programs include market-based agricultural development, access to safe drinking water, social marketing, and facilitation of business development services for small and micro enterprises.  Position is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Responsible for managing country operations, including directing the implementation of IDE International’s programs in Bangladesh.  Provides overall leadership in shaping the strategic direction of the organization in Bangladesh, in collaboration with staff and partners.  Ensures the development of the organization, its management, and its human resources.  Serves as the IDE Bangladesh representative with relevant private and public agencies, organizations, and other donors regarding Bangladesh programs and activities.  Controls program finances.  Manages the development of country work plans and budgets, including periodic review and revision.  Manages the design of project activities and ensures the provision of appropriate technical and management assistance for the programs.  English fluency required. Reports to the South Asia Regional Director. In-country and regional travel required. Women and Bangladesh nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and skills required: Minimum Requirements: 

•        Conceptual skills, critical reasoning and creative thinking.

•        Personnel and program management.

•        Financial management experience.

•        NGO experience.

•        Proven ability to raise funds in support of program goals.

•        Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.

•        Ability to effectively lead and build a team.

•        Experience working in developing countries.

•        Ability to foster an environment of mutual trust and cooperation.

Starting date: ASAP

Deadline for submssion of applications: December 12

Applications must be emailed to: ide@ideorg.org

Instructions to applicants: Please email cover letter and CV.

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Message 6

Program Officer - Washington, DC +b

Posted by:  Stephanie Cox <scox@ideorg.org >

Organization name: IDE International

Job description: IDE International (www.ide-international.org) , a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the social, economic and environmental conditions of the world’s poor, has an immediate opening for the position of Program Officer. This is a permanent, full-time position and requires residence in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities include: identifying and developing new business opportunities; identifying partner organizations and developing teams for procurement bids and project implementation; managing a small IDE-International satellite office; contributing technical input and implementation strategies for proposals; traveling to collect information and assisting in writing technical and cost proposals; presenting IDE experience and services to clients; assisting in recruiting and fielding technical assistance personnel; and identifying potential IDE growth areas.

Qualifications and skills required: Minimum requirements include: Strong writing skills, experience developing proposals and writing reports; ability to lead in the development of project proposals; demonstrated ability to manage donor-funded projects; 5 years developing country field experience, preferably with USAID-funded activities; and advanced degree in rural development related field preferred.

Deadline for submssion of applications: December 15

Applications must be emailed to: ide@ideorg.org 

Instructions to applicants: Please email your full, current CV in reverse chronological format to ide@ideorg.org  by 15 December. No phone calls please. IDE is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Message 7

International Recruiter (Group Lead) +b

 

Posted by:  Gayle Bass <gayle_bass@dai.com >

 

Organization name: Development Alternatives, Inc.

 

Place of assignment: Bethesda,  Maryland

 

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 lead in the recruitment of development professionals, primarily for international assignments in transitional and developing countries.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Oversee and monitor a team of international recruiters including mentoring and training on the preparation and execution of high-priority recruitment efforts for donor-funded projects and proposals;

 

Coordinate with the Director of Recruitment on decisions of allocating necessary recruiting resources;

 

Serve as the representative for a team/teams of international recruiters throughout DAI/ Bethesda; including close collaboration with the technical staff in order to monitor and prepare for upcoming proposal efforts;

 

Provide corporate training to new DAI staff on recruitment policies, procedures, systems, and methods to protect DAI’s relationships with the consulting community.  Assist with training courses in recruitment, consultant database usage, effective interviewing, employee biographical data verification and salary negotiation; CV writing, proposal writing, reconnaissance and conducting local recruitment;

 

Travel to DAI projects prior to completion to ensure that project consultants become registered in consultant database.

 

Qualifications and skills required:

 

BA or MA in field related to business or international development;

 

4 to 6 years of professional work experience with at least 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience (preferably international);

 

Strong organizational skills;

 

Ability to multi-task;

 

Detail and deadline-oriented;

 

Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and training skills;

 

Ability to manage support staff;

 

Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, Internet;

 

Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, World Bank, IDB and or ADB is preferred;

 

Fluent in English and second language preferable.

 

Starting date: Immediately

 

Submit your applications to: Office of Human Resources

 

Applications must be emailed to: ohr@dai.com

 

Instructions to applicants: Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to the Office of Human Resources by fax at 732 358-5072; or email at ohr@dai.com ; or by regular mail at 7250 Woodmont Ave., Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814.

 

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