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DEVJOBS List of Jobs – July 3, 2004
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There are 7 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Strategic Program Planning & Performance Measurement Workshop Facilitators +b
Message 2 - Performance Measurement and Managing for Results Consultants +b
Message 3 - Home Health Sales Representative +b
Message 4 - Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Program Specialist (WES Specialist) - Cambodia +b
Message 5 - Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Program Specialist (WES Specialist) – Shaanxi, China +b
Message 6 - Vice-President for Programs, Grameen Foundation USA
Message 7 - Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net (Part 2)
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Strategic Program Planning & Performance Measurement Workshop Facilitators +b
Posted by: "Critchley, Geri" <GCritchley@msi-inc.com>
MSI (www.msiworldwide.com) is seeking qualified individuals possessing expertise utilizing logic modeling tools to facilitate planning workshops for international development projects. Planning workshops focus on facilitating a consensus based process in which stakeholders develop strategic program plans and establish performance indicators and monitoring plans. Workshops are help in developing countries and bring together stakeholders from the host governments, NGOs and donor communities to build consensus regarding new development projects, mostly focused on labor issues and education.
Qualifications:
* Strong experience developing
performance monitoring and evaluation systems in developing country context
* Experience with one or more logic modeling tools such as Logical Frameworks, Objective Trees, etc...
* Extensive familiarity with
development projects and sound principles of program design
* Proven ability to facilitate
culturally diverse groups and build consensus
* Solid training skills
* Ability to facilitate and train
in languages other than English strongly preferred; anticipated language
needs include: Spanish, Arabic, French, Bahasa and Turkish
* Advanced degree and 8+ years work
experience in relevant field or equivalent combination of education/experience
If interested and qualified, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to: gcritchley@msi-inc.com
Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
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Performance Measurement and Managing for
Results Consultants +b
Posted by: "Critchley, Geri" <GCritchley@msi-inc.com>
MSI (www.msiworldwide.com) is seeking qualified individuals possessing substantial expertise in the field of strategic planning, performance-based management, monitoring and evaluation for upcoming long and short term assignments. The ideal candidates will have a strong familiarity with federal government performance measurement mandates, including GPRA and PARTS and/or extensive experience with USAID or other international development organization. Applicants for long term positions must demonstrate the ability to provide administrative leadership, as well as contribute substantially to programmatic goals.
Qualifications:
* The ideal candidates will either
have extensive knowledge and past involvement with USAID and/or will be an
intellectual leader in the field of federal government managing for results
requirements such as GPRA and PARTS
* PhD and ten years work experience in relevant field or Masters with fifteen years work experience in a relevant field required.
* Extensive experience in some or all of the following areas is preferred:
o Development,
implementation and use of performance management systems to achieve improved
outcomes in development programs
o Strategic
program planning
o Researching and
providing written exploratory papers on emerging issues in the strategic
planning, performance measurement, and evaluation realm within program
operations
o Consulting
with federal government organizations on strategies to meet GPRA and PARTS
requirements
o Creation
and delivery of training programs in performance measurement and management,
strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation
o Providing
technical assistance to organizations focused on international development
o Facilitation
of multi-cultural groups in an international context
o Knowledge
and application of GPRA, GMRA, PART, PMA and other regulatory mandates
o Management of large dollar, multi-year domestic and international contracts (for long term positions)
If interested and qualified, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to:
Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
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Posted by: Olajoju Oresanya <olajoju@earthlink.net>
Organization name: Ola Home Health Services
Place of assignment: Arlington, Texas
Job description: Home health Sales Representative.
Qualifications and skills required: Min. of 1 year home health sales representative experience.
Starting date: Any time
Deadline for submission of applications: Open
Submit your applications to: Mrs. O.Oresanya
Applications must be emailed to: olajoju@earthlink.net
Instructions to applicants: Please fax resume to 817-457-3779.
Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
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Posted by: Tiamta Prasai
Duty station: Cambodia
Date of entry on duty: As soon as possible
To provide conceptual, technical and managerial expertise for the improvement of the ongoing as well as the development of the new Plan's child-centered water and sanitation program/projects, in co-operation with Plan colleagues, communities, families and partner organizations.
*** Provide expertise for the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and follow-up of child-centered integrated water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation interventions;
*** Contribute to the development of strategy and policy papers on integrated water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation within Plan;
*** Develop concept notes, proposals and technical papers related to integrated water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation;
*** Assist with the preparation of reports to donors.
· Participate in, and encourage the development of networks to increase the impacts of sustainable water and sanitation strategies and programs;
· Promote and practice mutual organizational learning and sharing of information, ideas and experience on integrated water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation issues;
· Participate in, and assist in the design and development/adaptation of training modules for the capacity building activities of Plan staff and partners on integrated water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation issues;
*** Represent Plan on water supply, hygiene and sanitation issues to other water and sanitation institutions and organisations at a Country level;
· Represent Plan Indonesia on water supply, hygiene and sanitation issues to other Plan Countries;
· Develop/promote networks at Plan level and/or with partner organizations to support the Plan works on water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation interventions.
*** Degree
(or equivalent) in Water supply and Sanitation Engineering/ Civil engineering
with Water and Sanitation experience
Skills
*** Ability to communicate ideas
*** Strong management and leadership skills
*** Comfortable working as a member of a team
*** Sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse organization and region
*** Willing to travel and spend; time in remote villages
*** Strong knowledge in the use of computer writing, tables, design, drawings and planning software.
Required
Experience
*** At least 5 years experience at senior level in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated WES program/projects, in rural areas.
*** Experienced in the participatory design and implementation of software components related to WES;
*** Experienced in the integration of software and hardware components;
*** Experienced in representational roles at WES forums at national and regional levels;
*** Experienced in promoting and developing learning in WES.
*** Speaks, reads and writes English fluently;
*** Speaking, reading and writing in Khmer will be a distinct advantage.
Each candidate must only submit one (1) application. Each application must include:
1. Letter of Motivation, dated and signed (no more than 500 words). Please provide at the bottom of the letter the names of three (3) references with their contact address including their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses;
2. Curriculum vitae dated and signed (no more than 5 pages) according to the format presented in ANNEX 1. Any application with a CV that does not follow the provided format will not be considered.
All the applications should be sent (by post or e-mail) to
Plan
Asia Regional Office
P.O.
Box 97
Laksi Post Office,
Bangkok
10210, THAILAND
E-mail: aro.ro@plan-international.org
ANNEX 1: Format for CV
A-/ Identity
Name, Date of Birth, Years of Experience, Current Position, Contact Address (including postal address, telephone, fax and e-mail address)
B-/ Main Positions Held
Durations, Name and address of organizations and Locations (start with the latest job)
C-/ Professional Experiences
Development of strategies,
sectorial strategic plans and policies
Technical assistance and expertise, research &
development
For each section, provide information in the format of Durations, Name and address of organizations and Locations, Mission/work conducted (start with the latest experience)
D-/ Education
Degrees, Name and address of Training Institutions, Year the degree was awarded (start with the latest degree)
E-/ Selected Publications
Author names, Title of publication, Editor and Year of publication (start with the latest publication)
F-/ Attestation
Write the following:
I, hereby, attest that information above given, presents faithfully my situation, my qualifications and my experience.
Date
and Signature
Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
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Duty station: Shaanxi China
Date of entry on duty: As soon as possible
Duration of appointment: Fixed-term: 2 years
To provide conceptual, technical and managerial expertise for the improvement of the ongoing as well as the development of the new Plan's child-centered water and sanitation program/projects, in co-operation with Plan colleagues, communities, families and partner organizations.
*** Provide expertise for the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and follow-up of child-centered integrated water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation interventions;
*** Contribute to the development of strategy and policy papers on integrated water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation within Plan;
*** Develop concept notes, proposals and technical papers related to integrated water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation;
*** Assist with the preparation of reports to donors.
· Participate in, and encourage the development of networks to increase the impacts of sustainable water and sanitation strategies and programs;
· Promote and practice mutual organizational learning and sharing of information, ideas and experience on integrated water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation issues;
· Participate in, and assist in the design and development/adaptation of training modules for the capacity building activities of Plan staff and partners on integrated water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation issues;
*** Represent Plan on water supply, hygiene and sanitation issues to other water and sanitation institutions and organisations at a Country level;
· Represent Plan Indonesia on water supply, hygiene and sanitation issues to other Plan Countries;
· Develop/promote networks at Plan level and/or with partner organizations to support the Plan works on water supply, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation interventions.
*** Degree
(or equivalent) in Water supply and Sanitation Engineering/ Civil engineering
with Water and Sanitation experience
Skills
*** Ability to communicate ideas
*** Strong management and leadership skills
*** Comfortable working as a member of a team
*** Sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse organization and region
*** Fluency in writing, reading and speaking English
*** Strong knowledge in the use of computer writing, tables, design, drawings and planning software.
Required
Experience
*** At least 5 years experience at senior level in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated WES program/projects, in rural areas, urban and periurban settlements with particular attention to the slums areas;
*** Experienced in the participatory design and implementation of software components related to WES;
*** Experienced in the integration of software and hardware components;
*** Experienced in representational roles at WES forums at national and regional levels;
*** Experienced in promoting and developing learning in WES.
*** Speaks, reads and writes English fluently;
*** Speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin will be an advantage.
Each candidate must only submit one (1) application. Each application must include:
3. Letter of Motivation, dated and signed (no more than 500 words). Please provide at the bottom of the letter the names of three (3) references with their contact address including their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses;
4. Curriculum vitae dated and signed (no more than 5 pages) according to the format presented in ANNEX 1. Any application with a CV that does not follow the provided format will not be considered.
Remark: Applicants are informed that there is no international accredited school in Xi’an.
All the applications should be sent (by post or e-mail) to one of the following two addresses:
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Plan
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Plan
China Country Office 4/F
Chengcheng Building No.
87, Chang An Bei Road Xian,
Shaanzi, 710061, China E-mail : cao.yuhu@plan-interntional.org
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ANNEX 1: Format for CV
A-/ Identity
Name, Date of Birth, Years of Experience, Current Position, Contact Address (including postal address, telephone, fax and e-mail address)
B-/ Main Positions Held
Durations, Name and address of organizations and Locations (start with the latest job)
C-/ Professional Experiences
Development of strategies,
sectorial strategic plans and policies
Technical assistance and expertise, research &
development
For each section, provide information in the format of Durations, Name and address of organizations and Locations (start with the latest experience)
D-/ Education
Degrees, Name and address of Training Institutions, Year the degree was awarded (start with the latest degree)
E-/ Selected Publications
Author names, Title of publication, Editor and Year of publication (start with the latest publication)
F-/ Attestation
Write the following:
I, hereby, attest that information above given, presents faithfully my situation, my qualifications and my experience.
Date
and Signature
Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
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Vice-President for Programs, Grameen Foundation USA
Grameen Foundation USA (www.gfusa.org), a non-profit organization established to empower the world's poorest people to lift themselves out of poverty with dignity through access to financial services and information, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Vice-President for Programs based in its Washington, D.C. office. Working closely with the President, the VP-Programs will provide leadership, overall management and coordination of the foundation's work program involving 46 micro-finance partner institutions in 19 countries spanning Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin and North America. The VP-Programs will set the strategic direction and priorities of the department and will supervise and mentor the program team
(professional staff and volunteers) in their work with MFI partners, collaborating institutions, and donors. He or she will be a core member of the organization's senior management team, will work closely with the Board of Directors, and will represent the organization to external audiences and key stakeholders, including donors, investors, key volunteers, the media, and the micro-finance industry at large.
The primary responsibilities of the Vice-President for Programs include providing strategic direction for program staff and partners consistent with the organization's strategic plan; developing and monitoring annual work plan and budget; overseeing micro-finance partner selection and relationships; managing staff recruitment and performance evaluations; orchestrating funding requests and disbursements, partner monitoring, and periodic reports to donors; working with the Development Department in fund mobilization; and representing the programmatic interests at senior management and board meetings, to the industry at large, and in the media.
The ideal candidate would have at least 10 years of international experience in the field of microfinance (at least 5 years MF experience is required), including at least two years in a senior position with a practitioner organization (MFI); an advanced degree or equivalent in economics, finance, international development or allied fields; an excellent track record in a senior management position; strong organizational and strategic planning skills; and excellent communications skills (written and verbal). Fluency in
English is required, and knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi and/or Chinese will be a plus.
The compensation package is competitive and commensurate with experience. All applications will be kept strictly confidential.
To apply, please email or fax cover letter and
resume Chandni Ohri at
cohri@gfusa.org or fax +1-202-628-3880 or +1-202-628-5971.
Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
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Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net (Part 2)
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Program Assistant / Women's Campaign International (WCI) / Bala
Cynwyd, PA, USA / Closing date: July 09, 2004.
THE ORGANIZATION:
Women’s Campaign International (WCI) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the participation of women in democratic processes and civil society. WCI provides training and skills building to help women overcome the political, social and economic obstacles that limit their involvement in government and in assuming leadership positions throughout society.
OVERVIEW:
The Program Assistant has responsibility for oversight of WCI financial and administrative procedures and operations and contributes to the implementation of WCI’s programs. Currently, the primary emphasis of the Program Assistant is the implementation of the USAID supported country programs. The Program Assistant works in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Program Officer, and the interns/volunteers, as well as assists the WCI Chair on WCI-related issues.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage overall administrative and financial matters of the organization, country programs, including budgets and expenditures;
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations;
- Assist the Executive Director and Program Officer in carrying out program activities.
See detailed list of responsibilities at:
http://65.110.68.184/jm/publish/job_4822.html.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS include:
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, business, or related area of study
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An interest in international development, international affairs, political
science, and women’s issues
- Experience in QuickBooks and/or other bookkeeping software
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Experience preparing budgets
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Excellent writing and communications skills
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Extensive travel or having lived overseas
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Familiarity with Government supported programs and reporting requirements
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and pay attention to detail
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Experience in web design is a plus
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Fluency in a second language also a plus
- Flexibility and sense of humor.
TO APPLY:
WCI is especially interested in recruiting individuals who are interested in growing with our developing organization.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Marjorie
Margolies-Mezvinsky
Women’s
Campaign International
1
Presidential Boulevard, Suite 209
Bala
Cynwyd, PA 19004
or submit applications via email to:
info@womenscampaigninternational.org (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)
Application deadline: JULY 9, 2004.
(cross-posted from DevNetJobs.org)
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Director / The Commonwealth Foundation / London, UK / Closing
date: August 02, 2004.
SUMMARY:
The Commonwealth Foundation is a London based inter-governmental organisation resourced by and reporting to Commonwealth governments. It supports capacity building, skills sharing and professional development activities through means that include grant making, programme management and partnerships with other agencies.
The Director is responsible for policy making, management and developing the overall strategic direction of the Commonwealth Foundation in collaboration with its internal and external stakeholders and for representing the Foundation within the Commonwealth and to the wider outside world.
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
* Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate and inspire a team and manage performance in a multicultural environment.
* Senior management experience in civil society or government or academia or the private sector in more than one Commonwealth country.
* Strategic thinker about civil society and the civil society / government interface with the ability to take a wide variety of ideas and opinions and shape them into a policy or plan of action.
* Ability to exercise sensitivity and diplomacy in a diverse global and multicultural environment.
* Knowledge and experience of fundraising.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to serve as an ambassador for the organisation and to build and maintain relationships with governors, advisors, partners and stakeholders.
* Honesty and integrity in all dealings with people and finances.
View
http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com => “News” for more
information on the job and the application form.
TO APPLY:
1.
Read the details of the post provided on the Commonwealth Foundation’s
web site: http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com => “News”.
2. Complete the application form provided in either black ink or typeface. This must be completed as a hard copy.
3. In the section called “General experience and further information”, please give at least 3 examples of how you have demonstrated the skills in the person specification (numbers 1-8 only) in the current and previous work and experience.
4. Please sign the application form.
5. Send the application form, together with a covering letter to:
Ms
Danette Jeffrey
Commonwealth
Foundation
Marlborough
House, Pall Mall
London
SW1Y 5HY, UK
We must receive your application by 5.30 pm on Monday, 2 AUGUST 2004.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be notified by 24 September 2004. Interviews will be held in October 2004.
12)
Manager, Center for the Study of Human Rights / Columbia
University / New York, NY, USA / Open until filled.
ABOUT THE CENTER:
For
25 years, Columbia University's Center for the Study of Human Rights has
promoted human rights research, teaching, advocacy and policy analysis at
Columbia and overseas. Its unique approach seeks to integrate grassroots human
rights activists from the US and overseas into the Center's programs of
teaching, training, research and policy analysis. The resulting exchanges have
not only enriched the skills of these front-line activists and extended their
networks, they have also strengthened the human rights teaching and research
carried out by scholars and students at Columbia, and contributed to
the development of similar programs in South America and Africa.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent is primarily responsible for all training-related activities at the Center, specifically the planning, organization, and day to day operations of the Human Rights Advocates Program, an annual four-month training program for human rights activists from around the world.
The program is designed to enable participants to:
- improve their advocacy, educational and training skills;
- undertake personal study and research;
- meet colleagues from other parts of the world;
- become better acquainted with international human rights organizations.
The program participants, mostly from developing countries, are encouraged to focus on the professional skills and knowledge needed for institutional development in their home countries.
The incumbent also:
- maintains regular contact with program board of advisors as well as program alumni;
- establishes and maintains collaborative network exchanges with human rights organizations and universities concerned with advocacy training and capacity building worldwide;
- develops new funding strategies, seeks new funding sources and prepares funding proposals for existing and new training programs;
- advises students about human rights internships and jobs, and facilitates their placements with human rights NGOs both in the U.S. and overseas.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an Applicant.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of two years of related experience required.
- Experience living and working overseas preferably with a human rights organization.
- Fluency in a major language in addition to Engli
