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DEVJOBS List of Jobs – July 9, 2004
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There are 6 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Junior Advisor Natural Resource Management +b
Message 2 - Irrigation and Water
Management Specialist +b
Message 3 - Business Development Coordinator +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 - ReliefWeb Vacancies Update (Part 2)
 
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Posted by: Ms Denise van der Sterre DSterre@snv.nl
Organization name: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Place
of assignment: Gao in Mali
Job description: The SNV/Mali program consists of six teams of advisors. These teams collaborate with local partner organisations based in the region of Koulikoro and Gao, the Bamako district and at national level. This collaboration is aimed at reinforcing the capacity of the local partner organisations in order to improve their contribution to structural poverty alleviation and increased social and gender equity. The SNV teams provide services on demand in the areas of organisational development, partnership building and institutional change within the major themes of Private Sector Development, Natural Resource Management and Local Governance. Partner organisations are public sector and civil society organisations, mainly at district and regional level. SNV-Mali would like to increase its attention towards Natural Resource Management. Natural Resource Management is very important in the region of Gao which is part of the Sahel. It’s focussed on pastoralism, conflict prevention between different users of natural resources and collaborative water management.
The Local Governance team Gao, in which the Junior Advisor Natural Resource Management will be active, collaborates with different types of partners:
• Local authorities: elected municipalities and decentralised administration and technical services involved in the ongoing decentralisation process
• Civil society organisations (women’s and farmers’ associations, NGO’s, etc)
The team consists of 8 advisors and 1 coordinator, 5 in Gao and 4 in Meneka, one of the 4 districts in the Gao region.
Your main responsibilities will be:
• Participation in activity teams which develops strategies in the field of NRM capacity building (activities of junior advisor: literature study, participatory diagnostics and impact studies etc.)
• Delivery of advisory services to existing clients, observing quality standards of SNV in the field of NRM (participatory field research, consultative meetings, workshops)
• Contribution to internal and external knowledge development on NRM: participates in knowledge development / thematic groups and in external networks
Qualifications and skills required: Educational background: University level or equivalent, with specialisation in NRM/dry land management & pastoralism.
Experience:
 3 to maximum 5 years of relevant professional experience, of which at least 1 year in a developing country, preferably in Africa.
 experience in organisational and institutional development
 understanding of poverty alleviation, local governance in relation to natural resource issues and mainstreaming gender
 skills in process facilitation and/or training
Other:
 Working language in Mali is French; English is the communication language within SNV-worldwide
 Considering the composition of the SNV-Mali team, a preference will be given to female candidates.
 The
candidate must have good communication and advisory skills. Social and
diplomatic ability is very important, as is cultural sensitivity. Flexibility
to adapt to ones surroundings and environment is necessary
Starting date: October 2004 for 2 years
Salary range: Minimum Euro 2172,00 maximum Euro
3106,00 gross per month
Submit your applications to: Ms Llywela van der Stam
Applications must be emailed to: DSterre@snv.nl
Instructions to applicants: Description duty station:
Gao is a very interesting place at the edge of the desert. It has 60.000 inhabitants but not so much “luxury”. The climate is hard (hot and dry) but people are very friendly. You’ll need excellent adaptation skills. If you have these, living and working in Gao will be one of the most precious experiences in your life.
Medical services: Acceptable
Educational services: Only local schools
Security: Mali in general is safe. The town Gao is a secure place to live, although when travelling in certain parts of the region we use some security measures.
Accessibility: Gao is located some 1200 km (12 hours by car) from Bamako, Mali’s capital city and 450 km (9 hours by car) to Niamey, the capital city of Niger. From Bamako and Niamey there are good, daily flights to Europe; telephone, fax and e-mail connections are reasonably good. Internet is slow.
Salary: Minimum Euro 2172,00 maximum Euro 3106,00 gross per month, excluding attractive secondary conditions and individual allowances.
Information/application:
You can send your English application letter and English CV (please keep it short) to Ms Llywela van der Stam, (DSterre@snv.nl), under reference number ML / 2486 /DJ, until July 18th, 2004. A job description is also available at the above mentioned e-mail address.
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.
Posted by: Michel Valat
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
Organization
ICARDA is a non-profit international agricultural research center in a worldwide consortium of 15 centers, supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The CGIAR is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). With a staff of over 400 scientists and support personnel, representing more than 40 nationalities, ICARDA addresses two key areas of agricultural research: germplasm improvement (cereals and legumes) and natural resource management. The Center has a global mandate for barley, lentil and faba bean improvement, and a regional mandate for the improvement of wheat, chickpea and forage and pasture legumes. A major emphasis is placed on the conservation and management of land and water, improved on-farm water use efficiency, and improved productivity of small ruminants in integrated farming systems in dry areas. The Center’s research and training programs are implemented in partnership with national programs and, in most cases, with other CGIAR centers as well as advanced research institutes in both developing and industrialized countries.
The
Position
Water is a scarce natural resource in the dry areas. With population increase, changes in patterns of food consumption and improved living standards, the demand for water in the dry areas is increasing. The share of water for agricultural use is, therefore, decreasing due to competition and increased allocation to domestic and industrial uses. Thus, there is a need for improvements in the efficiency of water use in agriculture. This is a major aim of the water research group of ICARDA. The group is part of the Natural Resource Management Program and is conducting on-farm integrated research to improve water productivity while at the same time protecting the environment. Capacity building of NARS and the dissemination of new technologies using innovative methods are important features of the program.
As part of this effort ICARDA is seeking an Irrigation and Water Management Specialist to research and promote sustainable rainfed and irrigated agricultural production under water- scarce conditions. He/she will work with a multidisciplinary research team to develop strategies, methodologies and technologies that can be adopted and adapted by the farmers in the dry areas to capture and utilize water more efficiently. The main activities of the position include:
1. integrating water harvesting techniques in the agricultural systems of the drier environments;
2. promoting the optimal use of limited water resources in rainfed areas conjunctively with rain in supplemental irrigation systems; and
3. developing options for improved on-farm systems that maximize water-use efficiency in irrigated areas.
In addition, the position will contribute to a larger group of experts focusing on areas of agronomy, soils, hydrology and marginal water use by interacting closely with teams of scientists based at ICARDA, NARS and other centres of the CGIAR. There will be opportunities to interact with other water specialists worldwide as part of the global challenge to use water more efficiently and with other specialists who are developing and implementing integrated approaches to natural resource management. The position will be expected to contribute to the fund raising and public awareness activities of the Center by developing research proposals and public awareness materials. Training is an essential feature of the position and we are seeking a person with experience in modern training methods and approaches.
The position will be based at ICARDA’s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria with activities conducted at ICARDA’s collaborative sites in Central and West Asia and North Africa.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will have an earned PhD degree in irrigation science or engineering, agriculutral water management, soil-water-plant relations, with a strong background in dry area agriculture. He/she will have at least 10 years experience of managing water resources and irrigation field research and the ability to work with farmers. He/she should be able to use plant physiology principles to research the improvement of crop water use efficiency. Knowledge of participatory research methodologies and a proven ability to work in multi-cultural teams will be an advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French language is desirable.
The appointment will be for an initial period of three years, renewable thereafter on an annual basis. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered International School (KG-Grade 12).
Living in Syria
ICARDA’s headquarters are situated 30 km south of Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city. In addition to the internationally-accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff. Syria has many historical and archaeological sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international airlines fly into Damascus and Aleppo.
Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send: 1) a cover letter of interest, including recent salary history; 2) curriculum vitae, with a recent photograph; 3) names, addresses, fax and e-mail addresses of three professional referees, and; 3) photocopies (non-returnable) of other relevant supporting documents; to: Personnel Office; ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria; Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012; Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622; E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG; Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org; (If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.) REFERENCE: quote INT-P/0313/04 on the application (or in the subject line if applying by e-mail). APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 29 July 2004.
ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women.
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.
Posted by: Terri Togashi
Organization name: IBTCI
Place of assignment: Vienna, Virginia, USA
Job description: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US based international development consulting company, is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to work in our Vienna, Virginia home office in the United States.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
With a primary focus on the Banking and Finance Practice, responsibilities include:
* Recruit
experts for proposals and projects
* Coordinate and prepare expressions of interest, including partnering, non-technical writing and production.
* Coordinate
proposal efforts
* Non-technical writing.
* Conduct research.
Qualifications and skills required:
* Masters Degree in International Affairs, Economics, Business / Business Administration, Area Studies orother relevant area.
* Two to four years of work experience.
* Excellent writing, research and organizational ability.
* Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate strict attention to detail.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
Starting date: immediately
Submit your applications to: Mteam
Applications must be emailed_to: mteam.resumes@ibtci.com
Instructions to applicants: TO APPLY:
Please send your cover letter, a detailed CV, salary history and 2-3 references by email to mteam.resumes@ibtci.com or fax to +1-703-749-0110 referencing "BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR" in the subject line. No phone calls please.
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.
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.
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
Asia Regional Office P.O.
Box 97 Laksi Post Office, Bangkok
10210, THAILAND E-mail: aro.ro@plan-international.org |
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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.
ReliefWeb Vacancies Update (Part 2)
Job Title : Consultant in Emergency Preparedness
Job
Location : Guinea-Bissau
Organisation
: Oxfam
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/3C3616C4E8E64BECC1256EBE006534BA
Job Title : Director, Economic Development Unit
Job Location : United States of America (Atlanta, GA)
Organisation
: CARE
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/A98AAB43E6F92BAFC1256EBE0068DDD4
Job Title : Sector Specialist, Education and Gender Equality
Job Location : Canada (Ontario, Ottawa)
Organisation
: CARE
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/C4D967F7EF01A240C1256EBE006A46BC
Job Title : Systems and Compliance Advisor
Job Location : Georgia (Tbilisi)
Organisation
: Mercy Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/0D12C66CABD8BC92C1256EBE00727E96
Job Title : Disaster Management Specialists
Job Location : Sudan (Darfur)
Organisation
: International Resources Group
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/AF1BBB59C4E27696C1256EBE0072E0E0
Job Title : Program Development Officer
Job
Location : United States of America
Organisation
: CHF International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/842B529DBF705ECFC1256EBE007C6465
Job Title : Program/Desk Officer
Job Location : United States of America (Los Angeles)
Organisation
: Relief International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/CD3D5FC232F2B309C1256EBE007CC546
Job Title : Evaluation Consultant
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation
: Relief International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/26D00F25D2BA68F5C1256EBF0003B8BA
Job
Title : Generation Consultant (2
positions): an Electrical
Engineer
and a Mechanical Engineer
Job Location : Iraq (Currently relocated in Amman-Jordan )
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E4B71A159BB6611EC1256EBF004E968C
Job Title : Watsan Consultant
Job Location : Iraq (Currently reclocated to Amman-Jordan)
Organisation
: UN Development Programme
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/1E779E05DB692256C1256EBF005021C2
Job Title : Deputy Country Programme Manager
Job Location : Liberia (Monrovia)
Organisation
: Oxfam
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/FE9A23662121B6E8C1256EBF00555C00
Job
Title : Legal Officer (General Assistance
& Recourse Procedures), P-4
Job Location : Occupied Palestinian territory (UNRWA, HQ - Gaza)
Near
East
URL Address :
