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There are 7 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Consultants for the formulation of MicroStart +b

Message 2 - Law Specialist – Ukraine +b

Message 3 - HIV-AIDS Technical Advisor +b

Message 4 - International Field Officer +b

Message 5 - Development Project Manager +b

Message 6 - Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net (Part 2)

Message 7 - New Job Vacancies from Idealist.org

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Message 1

Consultants for the formulation of MicroStart +b

Posted by: "Emilia Lobo" <emilia.lobo@undp.org

Terms of Reference for Design of Phase II of MicroStart Mozambique

1. Background

MicroStart is one of a number of projects under UNDP Mozambique’s Country strategy to contribute to reduce poverty, the Government efforts within PARPA through the development of the microfinance sector. UNDP Mozambique and MADER (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) launched the MicroStart programme in January 2000. MicroStart provides capital grants to promising and high potential MFIs to assist them in undertaking operational innovations or jumping the hurdle to sustainability. Under the MicroStart concept, an international technical service provider (ITSP) is contracted by the UNDP country office to identify MFI partners, propose these MFIs for funding to an Investment Committee, provide technical assistance to the approved MFIs, and report on the performance of each investment. UNDP Mozambique contracted Ebony Consulting International (ECI) as the ITSP. The Investment Committee consists of investors in MicroStart Mozambique (UNDP, African Development Bank, UNCDF (custodian of UN Foundation funding), UNDP’s government counterpart for the project (MADER), the Central Bank of Mozambique, and other donor agencies/programmes active in microfinance (CIDA, NGO Alliance). The Special Unit for Microfinance (SUM) has provided UNDP the MicroStart manuals and procedures, and technical and advisory support in the implementation of the programme.

The main objectives of the project are to

Strengthen the institutional, organizational, and technical capacity of a selected number of microfinance organizations to provide microfinance services to the economically active poor

Increase the financial capacity of participating organizations to provide microfinance services to the economically active poor on a sustainable basis

Support collaboration and coordination among various microfinance institutions with the goal of maximizing their impact, and facilitating overlapping and continuous sources of financing to institutions as they move through various levels of institutional development

Contribute to the development of knowledge and expertise in the sector and promote information exchange among MicroStart participants as well as with other stakeholders, including networks, government and regulatory bodies

Strengthen the capacity of UNDP Mozambique to manage microfinance initiatives that support microfinance best practices, and strengthen skills of microfinance institutions and local professionals to support microfinance initiatives.

Ensure the continuity of the initiatives undertaken in the pilot programme.

MicroStart Mozambique was scheduled to run for a three-year period from January 2000 to December 2003. It is likely that some funding will remain at the end of 2003 to extend the programme for another 3- 6 months.

Subsequent to the launching of the Micro Start Programme, UNDP Mozambique has initiated two other micro finance projects including the Upstream Project to support the development of an enabling environment for micro finance and the Zambézia Project to support the development of financial systems including community-based initiatives that enable the delivery of financial services to rural populations in areas of high HIV/AIDS incidence that cannot be effectively served by centralized, micro finance institutions currently operating in Mozambique. UNDP has recently concluded an evaluation to review MicroStart Mozambique and based on the findings of this technical review would like to design Phase II of the programme.

2. Purpose of the Design of Phase II

The Design exercise will have three main purposes:

(i) Validate Key Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations of evaluation mission and further elaborate them by making concrete proposals to modify existing MicroStart Mozambique programmatic structures, as required.

(ii) Discuss Mid Term Review Recommendations and proposed modifications to existing MicroStart Mozambique programmatic structure with existing donor investors and other interested donors, Government agencies, other stakeholders.

(iii) Formulate a project for Phase II MicroStart operating structure and identify likely donor investors for further negotiation by UNDP/Mozambique.

3. Activities to be carried out

(i) Validate Key Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations of Mid Term Review

The Mid Term Evaluation made several conclusions based on programme performance to-date and set forth broad recommendations for future design considerations. Based upon the Stakeholders Debriefing held in January, 2004 and bi-lateral discussions with existing investors and others, the design team will validate the Mid Term Review recommendations and elaborate changes to the existing MicroStart operating structure as required and appropriate.

(ii) Elaborate modifications to MicroStart Mozambique programme and future strategic directions

Based upon Mid Term Review recommendations and stakeholder inputs, specific modifications to the existing MicroStart Mozambique operating structure and future strategic directions will be developed. These proposed modifications will be discussed with existing and potential donor investors, as well as other important stakeholders (MMF, MADER, Bank of Mozambique, existing MFI partners) and their input solicited. These reactions will be compiled and presented in a manner to allow MSM core stakeholders to assimilate these reactions and facilitate development of a consensus as to future strategic directions as well as specific programmatic features and intervention modalities of Phase II. A workshop will be held to present these proposals to a wide audience of interested and concerned stakeholders and the reactions to these proposals incorporated into the proposals.

4. Team composition

The evaluation should be conducted by an individual or team (National +International) that has knowledge of the MicroStart structure, expertise in the design of microfinance support programmes, and extensive recent experience in the microfinance sector in Mozambique. At least one person on the team should speak Portuguese. The composition of the team will depend partly on available budget.

5. Scope

The team will conduct a review of existing MicroStart documentation and will supplement these with visits to the field and meetings with various stakeholders. Key resources are:

· MicroStart Mozambique Project Document

· Review report-evaluation mission report

· ECI work-plans, reports, etc.

· Mozambican Microfinance Facility (MMF) Project Document

· Review report-evaluation mission report of MMF

· MEDA work-plans, reports, etc.

· Mission reports

· MicroStart on-line reporting

· Field visits with selected MFIs, including current MSM partners

· Interviews with the UNDP Upstream project

· Interviews with MADER

· Interviews with Mozambique Microfinance Facility (MMF)

· Interview with Central Bank and MPF

· Interviews with other key bilateral donors in the sector

6. Expected Outputs

The outputs expected at the end of the Design exercise are:

1) A briefing report documenting:

Validation of Mid Term Review Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations, including input from the Stakeholders Meeting

Concrete proposals for Phase II including modifications to existing program functions and intervention strategies, MFI selection criteria, and collaboration strategies with other donors, sequencing of interventions

Results of Interviews with existing investors and stakeholders, including potential donors on the proposals for Phase II

2) Debriefing to a joint UNDP, Government of Mozambique and Donor meeting on proposals as above with separate debriefings to SUM/NY if unable to attend the debriefing in Mozambique

3) Based upon the briefing report and feedback obtained from the stakeholders workshop, a draft Project document, including Logical Framework, for Phase II of the MicroStart Mozambique programme.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 13 AUGUST 2004

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Message 2

Law Specialist – Ukraine +b

Posted by: Elizabeth Coleman <emergmarkets@deloitte.com

Organization name: Deloitte Emerging Marktes (Emerging Markets Group)

Job description: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd. (Emerging Markets Group) has a 20 year history of serving donor clients, international lending agencies, and governments in developing countries by applying business expertise for sustainable development. We have an immediate need for an attorney to provide assistance in developing Ukrainian legislation regarding mortgage-backed securities for the Ukraine Commercial Law Center Project, (funded by USAID).

Responsibilities

• The attorney should have experienced with trust obligations and responsibilities similar to those imposed by the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 as amended.

• Incumbent must be able to review and draft legislation defining the ministerial role of the trustee in maintaining bondholder lists, transmitting principal and interest payments, record keeping, monitoring and responsibilities in case of default by the bond issuer.

• Other issues of importance are the eligibility and qualification requirements of trustees, the avoidance of conflicts of interest, standards of care, and sanctions for failing to meet its obligations and responsibilities.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Juris Doctor Degree required

• 10 years of commercial law experience, including 3 or more years working in an emerging markets environment

• Familiarity with trustee’s responsibilities to protect securities holders.

• Experience drafting and reconciling commercial laws and supporting legislative initiatives.

Applications must be emailed to: emergmarkets@deloitte.com

Instructions to applicants: Email your resume to: emergmarkets@deloitte.com referencing the email subject as “LSU-DJ”. EOE M/F/D/V

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Message 3

HIV-AIDS Technical Advisor +b

Posted by: Ymelda Ramos <yramos@comforce.com

Organization name: Comforce Technical Services, Inc.

Place of assignment: USAID - Rwanda Mission

Job description: HIV/AIDS Technical Advisor, USAID – Rwanda

C/O Comforce Technical Services

The Advisor will play an active role in the Mission's Strategic Objective Team (SO6) for Population, Health, and Nutrition (PHN). The Advisor will work closely with the HPN officer and serve as a technical Advisor to SO6. The Advisor will focus on the development of mitigation and integration programs for prevention, care and treatment and management of related illnesses through various approaches. The Advisor will also assure the quality of HIV/AIDS programs which include PMTCT, family planning, reproductive health, outreach, as well child survival, and HIV/AIDS care.

He/She will assist the Mission, host country governments, and NGOs in the design and implementation of HIV/AIDS activities with a focus on integration and mitigation activities to reduce the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on individuals, families, and communities. The Advisor will assist the Mission in developing programs that appropriately respond to the needs of affected communities.

Qualifications and skills required: Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree in health-related field; PHD preferred

• Minimum of five years’ experience (post-graduate degree) managing HIV/AIDS, family planning, HIV/AIDS and maternal and child health programs

• Demonstrated ability in strategic planning, program management, and monitoring and evaluation

• Demonstrated working knowledge of USAID structures and systems

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (English is mandatory and proficient French is required)

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as individually

• Must be a US citizen

Starting date: ASAP

Deadline for submission of applications: 09/05/04

Submit your applications to: Ymelda Ramos or Erica Plascencia

Applications must be emailed to: yramos@comforce.com, eplascencia@comforce.com

Instructions to applicants: EOE. Interested applicants should direct their CV to: Ymelda Ramos @ yramos@comforce.com and CC: Erica Plascencia @ eplascencia@comforce.com

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International Field Officer +b

Posted by: Patricia Hodgins <nyhodgins@aol.com

Save The Children, a leading U.S. international agency that makes lasting changes in the lives of children in need, seeks 3 individuals for locations in Sahel, Africa.

Individual will be responsible for:

§ finance, budgets and financial planning and procurement.

§ managing, tracking and administering major grants and sub-grants.

§ supervising administration and finance personnel.

§ establishing procedures for payments and cash management, management of equipment and inventories as well as human resource management.

§ performing audit preparation and implementation of audit recommendations.

Qualifications:

§ Masters' degree and at least 8 years of senior financial management experience with USAID-funded projects.

§ Thorough knowledge of USAID requirements for procurements and financial reporting.

§ Knowledge/experience of other international donors a plus.

§ English and French, Arabic or Portuguese fluency.

§ Ability to work with a wide variety of public and private sector contacts.

§ Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team solutions.

§ Excellent oral and written communications skills.

§ Fluent budgeting/accounting software skills as well as Excel and Word.

§ Previous international experience required; work experience in assigned territory desirable.

Fax resumes to: 203-221-4077 or e-mail to: nyhodgins@aol.com. EOE.

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Message 5

Development Project Manager +b

Posted by: "Anna Dunets" <anna.dunets@planningalliance.ca

Planning Alliance is a Canadian-owned firm of urban planners, engineers, and environmental and social scientists that is based in Toronto and has practiced in the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean on a continuous basis since 1978. Our company provides a wide range of services including: socio-economic analysis, community development, urban and rural lanning, infrastructure and housing design, and project and construction anagement. Planning Alliance has served as Executing Agency for the Canadian International Development Agency, the World Bank, and for numerous companies in the development and mining sectors.

We have an immediate need for a Project Manager for a major social/land development project in Ghana. A senior social scientist, lawyer, architect, planner, or engineer with at least 10 years experience in urban planning related projects and project management, and with direct experience in a resettlement project, is preferred. Relevant experience in Africa would be considered an asset.

The Project Manager’s duties will include:

1. Managing the implementation of a Resettlement/Relocation Project comprising the following major components: negotiating with up to 200 affected households regarding their potential resettlement or relocation; planning, designing and constructing new housing and farms; undertaking socio-economic studies; providing supportive economic and social development programs; and, facilitating the eventual management and operation of the new community.

2. Managing Planning Alliance local staff (already in place), including a Community Development Officer, Architect, and Engineer, as well as 15 local Ghanaian staff, comprising lawyers, property evaluators, agronomists and surveyors. Men and women are equally represented on staff.

Contract length: One-year minimum, with a possible extension for an additional one to three years.

Salary: Generous US dollar salary, commensurate with experience, exclusive of benefits and major expenses.

Holidays: 6 weeks/year

Start: Immediately

Please submit your CV and references to ProjMan@planningalliance.ca as soon as possible for consideration. CV should identify resettlement experience in the first paragraph. Thank you.

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Message 6

Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net (Part 2)

12) Poverty Analysis Specialist and Impact Assessment Specialist /

CIMMYT / Mexico City, Mexico / Deadline: August 15, 2004.

THE ORGANIZATION:

CIMMYT is affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) (www.cgiar.org ). CIMMYT's mission is to help the poor in the developing world by creating, sharing, and using knowledge and technology to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources.

BACKGROUND:

CIMMYT invites applications for two positions in its new research program ''Targeting Opportunities for Enhanced Impact.'' This program serves as the focal point for a range of strategic research and knowledge management activities designed to enhance CIMMYT's impact as a leader and catalyst in a global innovation network: - monitoring trends in world cereals markets and anticipating future technology needs for maize and wheat production;

- setting research priorities across the Center and ensuring that CIMMYT's research portfolio has a strong anti-poverty orientation;

- analyzing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of research methods used at CIMMYT;

- gauging the effectiveness of collaboration arrangements used by CIMMYT and its partners;

- tracking adoption of improved technologies and assessing impacts;

- designing pro-poor policy interventions; and

- coordinating CIMMYT's advocacy work.

Both positions are based at CIMMYT's Mexico office and report to the Program Director.

I. THE POVERTY ANALYSIS SPECIALIST provides in-house capacity to analyze and understand the agriculture-food-poverty nexus. Drawing on expertise available in other organizations that specialize in poverty research, he/she:

- contributes to the development of innovative methods and approaches for defining and measuring rural poverty in developing countries;

- conducts research designed to show how science-based interventions in maize- and wheat-based farming systems can help provide pathways out of poverty; and

- works with CIMMYT management and research staff to ensure that CIMMYT's technology design, development, and dissemination activities have a strong pro-poor orientation.

- He/she communicates to partners and stakeholders how the work of CIMMYT contributes to poverty alleviation, and identifies and links with organizations and individuals that can help CIMMYT work more effectively to benefit the poor.

II. THE IMPACT ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST leads CIMMYT's impact assessment activities and ensures that the impact assessment research carried out by CIMMYT and its partners conforms to the highest standards of professional excellence. He/she:

- conducts research on factors affecting the adoption and diffusion of improved agricultural technologies;

- documents how the adoption of improved agricultural technologies contributes to CIMMYT's mission; and

- contributes to the development of innovative methods and approaches for analyzing technology adoption, diffusion, and impacts.

- He/she participates in priority setting activities to ensure that the Center's technology design, development, and dissemination activities contribute effectively to CIMMYT's mission; and

- works with CIMMYT management and research staff to promote an impact assessment culture throughout the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Ph.D. in relevant field (e.g., agricultural economics, economics, anthropology, sociology, human ecology, geographic information systems). Post PhD experience is desirable.

- Strong research and publication record.

- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages of relevance to CIMMYT would be an asset.

- Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary, multicultural team.

- Experience in developing country agriculture.

TO APPLY:

Please send a letter of application indicating the position(s) for which you wish to be considered; your recent curriculum vitae including, address and fax number; and the names and contact details of three references to the address below by AUGUST 15, 2004 (Position Ref. 2004/010).

For technical information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Mauricio Bellon, Leader, Social Science Group (m.bellon@cgiar.org).

Human Resources Manager

(Reference 2004/10)

CIMMYT, Int.

Apdo. Postal 6-641, Mexico, D.F. 06600, MEXICO

Phone: (+52) 55-5804-2004 Fax: (+52) 55-5804-7558

Email: jobs-cimmyt@cgiar.org or jobs@cimmyt.exch.cgiar.or.

For more information visit: http://www.cimmyt.org/english/webp/support/jobs/index.htm, http://www.cgiar.org,

http://www.futureharvest.org.

13) Program Associate, Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program /

Hampshire College / Amherst, Massachusetts, USA.

DESCRIPTION:

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts college is seeking a Program Associate for the Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program, a national and international program for REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS education and activism.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include administration and coordination of summer internship program, national networking group, National Young Women’s Day of Action and the CLPP newsletter.

Program Associate will work closely with the Associate Director of Programs to coordinate CLPP’s core programs, as well as special events.

This full time, one-year position, begins September, 2004 with continuation pending future funding.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree with experience in non-profit organization.

- Excellent skills in oral and written communications, and computers (including word processing, database management, graphics, web) required.

- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle many projects simultaneously.

- Ability to be self-directed.

- Familiarity/experience with reproductive rights and/or social justice advocacy desirable.

- Commitment to program mission is essential.

TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume, names/phone numbers of three references to:

CLPP Program Associate Search

Human Resources Office

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA 01002

14) Operations Manager, Latin American Countries / CEDPA /

Washington, DC, USA.

THE ORGANIZATION:

The Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) is a nonprofit organization that is committed to empowering women at all levels of society to be full partners in development. Working throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America, CEDPA collaborates with indigenous, community-based organizations to deliver programs that focus on women's reproductive health, HIV/AIDS education, and other health issues, as well as basic education and income-generating activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Director, the Operations Manager:

- Serves as the primary liaison between the LAC field office and CEDPA Headquarters.

- Works with LAC Country Director to ensure that field office strategic plans and annual work plans reflect the context and priorities of their country or region, are consistent with CEDPA’s approved strategic plan, and further the mission of CEDPA globally.

- Reviews and provides initial feedback regarding funding proposals and works with technical and fund raising staff to ensure that LAC country based funding proposals are effectively developed.

- Oversees the preparation of LAC proposal budgets to ensure they accurately project realistic costs related to project plans.

- Conducts periodic on site field office assessments and works with field and HQ staff to ensure that organizational needs are met.

- Is responsible for overall HQ management and oversight of LAC field office and program activities, including, but not limited to subgrant tracking, quarterly reports, and budget and monthly expenditure monitoring.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Advanced degree in an international development field such as education or health.

* At least five years of successful experience working in a management capacity with international field based projects.

* Ability and enthusiasm to develop, assess, and continually improve management systems related to finance, personnel, planning, budgeting, communications, and information systems.

* Proven experience as a creative and participatory problem-solver.

* Proven managerial, problem solving, strategic planning, financial and budget analysis experience.

* Fluency in Spanish including speaking, reading, writing, and translation ability required.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse staff at HQ and in the field.

* Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Demonstrated professional experience related to the advancement of women in international development.

* Professional commitment to the mission and values of CEDPA.

* International travel approximately 25 percent.

TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates send resume with salary history to:

Human Resources

CEDPA

1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 100

Washington, DC 20036

Fax: 202-667-1900

E-mail: jobs@cedpa.org

Please specify desired posting. No phone calls accepted.

Website: http://www.cedpa.org/jobs/index.html#oml

15) Operations Manager, Africa / CEDPA / Washington, DC, USA.

THE ORGANIZATION:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Director, the Operations Manager:

* Serves as the primary liaison between the Africa field offices and CEDPA Headquarters.

* Works with Africa Country Directors to ensure that field office strategic plans and annual work plans reflect the context and priorities of their country or region, are consistent with CEDPA’s approved strategic plan, and further the mission of CEDPA globally.

* Reviews and provides initial feedback regarding funding proposals and works with technical and fund raising staff to ensure that Africa country based funding proposals are effectively developed.

* Oversees the preparation of Africa proposal budgets to ensure they accurately project realistic costs related to project plans.

* Conducts periodic on site field office assessments and works with field and HQ staff to ensure that organizational needs are met.

* Is responsible for overall HQ management and oversight of Africa field offices and program activities, including, but not limited to subgrant tracking, quarterly reports, and budget and monthly expenditure monitoring.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Advanced degree in an international development field such as education or health.

* At least five years of successful experience working in a management capacity with international field based projects.

* Ability and enthusiasm to develop, assess, and continually improve management systems related to finance, personnel, planning, budgeting, communications, and information systems.

* Proven experience as a creative and participatory problem-solver.

* Proven managerial, problem solving, strategic planning, financial and budget analysis experience.

* Fluency in French including speaking, reading, writing, and translation ability required.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse staff at HQ and in the field.

* Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Demonstrated professional experience related to the advancement of women in international development.

* Professional commitment to the mission and values of CEDPA.

* International travel approximately 25 percent.

TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates send resume with salary history to:

Human Resources

CEDPA

1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 100

Washington, DC 20036

Fax: 202-667-1900

E-mail: jobs@cedpa.org

Please specify desired posting. No phone calls accepted.

Website: http://www.cedpa.org/jobs/index.html#oma

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