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DEVJOBS List of Jobs – June 15, 2004
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There are 8 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Senior Technical/Policy Advisor for Health and Social Transition
Programs +b
Message 2 - DELIVER - HIV/AIDS Logistics Advisor +b
Message 3 - DELIVER – Pharmaceutical and Logistics Advisor +b
Message 4 - DELIVER – Pharmaceutical Procurement Advisor +b
Message 5 - DELIVER/Uganda - Deputy Director for Logistics System Design
and Implementation +b
Message 6 - Project Assistant
+b
Message 7 - Care and Treatment Advisor
Message 8 - Job Vacancies from DEV-ZONE International
Senior Technical/Policy Advisor for Health and Social Transition Programs +b
Posted by: Ymelda Ramos <yramos@comforce.com>
Organization name: Comforce
Place of assignment: USAID - Armenia
Job description: Senior Technical/Policy Advisor for Health and Social
Transition Programs USAID – Armenia
Serve as the senior technical and policy advisor for the Mission’s non-direct hire staff working on the USAID/Armenia Health and Social Protection programs. The Senior Advisor may also be requested to serve in this capacity for the Mission’s Humanitarian Assistance Program in Nagorno Karabakh at a later date.
Qualifications and skills required: MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strong expertise and work experience in at least three of the following areas, and good knowledge or familiarity with the other areas: health systems; health cost financing; health education; epidemiology; maternal and child health; reproductive health; family planning; community outreach; health policy; pension systems; social assistance systems; humanitarian assistance; health reform in the Former Soviet Union.
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the design and implementation of large, complex health, humanitarian assistance and social sector programs in developing countries.
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience with international development programs and very good familiarity with procedures and systems for bilateral and/or multi-lateral donors: strategic planning, activity design, budgeting, program implementation, procurement, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation procedures.
- Experience working in or good knowledge of health and social protection issues in Armenia or other Former Soviet Union countries, and familiarity with Armenia’s socio-political and cultural environment.
- Strong familiarity with USAID systems and implementation mechanisms.
- An advanced academic degree, at least at the Masters level, and preferably with a specialization in public health or health-sector related discipline (maternal and child health, medicine, health policy, social medicine, health education, health administration, etc.).
- Demonstrated analytical, managerial and writing skills and strong leadership, communication and interpersonal and coaching skills. Must be able to interact diplomatically and effectively with a broad range of internal and external colleagues, partners and clients, donor representatives, host country government officials and NGO counterparts.
- Must be fluent in English and have proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including technical and analytical reports. Working knowledge of Armenian or Russian is desirable.
- Computer proficiency (Windows 2000, MS Word, Excel, etc) is required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, and be able to obtain a U.S. Government “SECRET”security clearance, and medical clearance to serve in Armenia.
Applications must be emailed to: yramos@comforce.com, eplascencia@comforce.com
Instructions to applicants: EOE to: Ymelda Ramos yramos@comforce.com & Erica Plascencia eplascencia@comforce.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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Posted by: Chitra Rana
Organization name: John Snow’s Inc.
John Snow's DELIVER Project works in more than 30 developing countries
providing technical assistance to public sector and non-governmental organizations to improve the availability of contraceptives, pharmaceuticals, HIV/AIDS products, and other essential public health products. The availability of these products is crucial to the success of major public health programs, including family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, tuberculosis control, malaria control, immunization, and preventive health services for mothers and children.
The supply chains that deliver these commodities must be effective and efficient. The challenge in most countries is finding practical solutions to supply chain problems in the context of a public sector or non-profit organization. DELIVER is seeking Logistics Advisors who can help design and implement improved processes for the procurement, warehousing, transportation, and management information functions of a supply chain to support comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs. This position will provide challenging work with approximately 150 seasoned public health logistics professionals and entail extensive travel to the developing world.
The Advisor will work under the technical guidance of the relevant Country Team Leaders (CTLs) for in-country field activities; the Logistics Advisor submits travel plans, strategic workplans, progress and trip reports, and other relevant technical documentation directly to the CTL for review. In some countries, the Logistics Advisor may be the lead technical assistance provider and have primary responsibility for development, implementation and coordination of assistance activities.
DELIVER also carries out technical initiatives that are not country specific. In working on these tasks, the Logistics Advisor is guided by a Task Team Leader (TTL).
Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Developing country technical assistance plans, including project development and budgeting, preparation of strategic and annual work plans, monitoring, and evaluation of performance and impact.
- Providing technical assistance to in-country partners in the following areas, with a specific focus on HIV/AIDS:
- Analyzing the constraints to improved product availability in the policy, regulatory, and health systems environment
- Analyzing the supply chain implications of product selection decisions.
- Forecasting or quantifying commodity needs.
- Estimating the cost of required commodities.
- Assisting partners in identifying financial resources to meet commodity and supply chain financing needs.
- Pipeline analysis and monitoring supplies.
- Designing improved supply chain systems, processes and procedures.
- Suggesting packaging or supply chain modifications to improve patient adherence.
- Coordinating and collaborating with the relevant CTL, Program Associates and logistics advisors on the Country Team to insure delivery of quality technical assistance for the particular country, and timely submission of country project documentation.
- Giving and attending country and technical debriefings.
- Drafting technical assistance, technical, and progress reports for designated countries.
- Assuming lead and support roles for central level Task Team activities,
with technical duties corresponding to those listed above for field-work
- Working with DELIVER Performance Improvement Advisors to develop national performance improvement strategies, training work plans, and budgets.
- Conducting logistics training workshops and on-the-job training as needed.
- Representing DELIVER and pertinent HIV/AIDS logistics management issues and considerations to donors, partners and collaborators
- Identifying targets for new business development within countries, developing proposals, and conducting contract negotiations.
- Reviewing monthly country field support budgets and expenditures in coordination with the relevant CTL and Program Associate Backstopper.
- Communicating with DELIVER, USAID Missions, other donors and host country institutions regarding country activities for which the Logistics Advisor is lead TA provider.
- Incorporating DELIVER technical strategies and priorities into country strategic and annual plans.
- Depending on special skills and qualifications, serving as a Task Team or Country Team resource in areas such as performance improvement, pharmacy management, training, MIS, evaluation, demography, policy, and commercial logistics techniques.
Applicants for this position should possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree, a clinical degree or masters degree in Public Health,
and three or more years experience in health care supply chain management,
HIV/AIDS program management, or HIV/AIDS care and treatment in developing
countries
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
- Suitable computer skills with spread sheet and word processing and other software, preferably Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Overseas work experience, particularly under U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding.
The following qualifications are desirable:
- A masters degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems or a related discipline.
- Skills and experience in the areas of performance improvement, policy analysis, implementing health care service delivery or support systems in the context health reform, financial analysis, and stakeholder coordination highly desired.
- Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French.
The position is based in Arlington, VA but will require international travel up to 40% of the time. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history. JSI offers excellent benefits.
Positions available immediately. Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume by post, fax or email to DELIVER Project, John Snow, Inc. 1616 North Fort Myer Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209, Attn: Chitra Rana; fax: 703-528-7480; email: recruiting@jsi.com. Salary requirement should be included with application. Be sure to write "HIV/AIDS Logistics Advisor" in the subject line of your email.
Principals only. No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V/D
Closing date for submission of resumes is June 18, 2004.
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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DELIVER – Pharmaceutical and Logistics
Advisor +b
Posted by: Chitra Rana
Organization name: John Snow’s Inc.
John Snow's DELIVER Project works in more than 30 developing countries providing technical assistance to public sector and non-governmental organizations to improve the availability of contraceptives, pharmaceuticals, HIV/AIDS products, and other essential public health products. The availability of these products is crucial to the success of major public health programs, including family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, tuberculosis control, malaria control, immunization, and preventive health services for mothers and children.
The supply chains that deliver these commodities must be effective and efficient. The challenge in most countries is finding practical solutions to supply chain problems in the context of a public sector or non-profit organization. DELIVER is seeking a Pharmaceutical and Logistics Advisor who can help design and implement improved processes for pharmaceutical supply management, including needs estimation, drug quantification, procurement, and distribution systems management. This position would provide challenging work with approximately 150 seasoned public health logistics professionals and entail extensive travel to the developing world.
The Pharmaceutical and Logistics Advisor will work under the technical guidance of the relevant Country Team Leaders (CTLs) for in-country field activities; the Pharmaceutical and Logistics Advisor submits travel plans, strategic workplans, progress and trip reports, and other relevant technical documentation directly to the CTL for review. In some countries, the Advisor may be the lead technical assistance provider and have primary responsibility for development, implementation and coordination of assistance activities.
DELIVER also carries out technical initiatives that are not country specific. In working on these tasks, the Pharmaceutical and Logistics Advisor is guided by a Task Team Leader (TTL).
Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Developing procurement and supply chain technical assistance plans for individual countries, including project development, budgets, strategic plans and annual work plans, monitoring those plans, and evaluating performance and impact.
- Directing implementation of procurement and supply chain assistance to in-country partners in the following areas:
- Analyzing the constraints to improved product availability in the
policy, regulatory, and health systems environment
- Analyzing the supply chain implications of product selection decisions.
- Forecasting or quantifying commodity needs.
- Estimating the cost of required commodities.
- Assisting partners in identifying financial resources to meet commodity and supply chain financing needs.
- Pipeline analysis and monitoring supplies.
- Designing improved supply chain systems, processes and procedures.
- Suggesting packaging or supply chain modifications to improve patient adherence.
- Coordinating and collaborating with the relevant CTL, Program Associates and logistics advisors on the Country Team to insure delivery of quality technical assistance for the particular country, and timely submission of country project documentation.
- Giving and attending country and technical debriefings.
- Drafting technical assistance, technical, and progress reports for designated countries.
- Assuming lead and support roles for central level Task Team activities,
with technical duties corresponding to those listed above for field-work
- Working with DELIVER Performance Improvement Advisors to develop national performance improvement strategies, training work plans, and budgets.
- Conducting and/or collaborating in the presentation of pharmaceutical and logistics training workshops and on-the-job training as needed, tailoring the training to the needs of the specific group of pharmacists or other officials being trained.
- Identifying targets for new business development within countries, developing proposals, and conducting contract negotiations.
- Reviewing monthly country field support budgets and expenditures in coordination with the relevant CTL and Program Associate Backstopper.
- Communicating with DELIVER, USAID Missions, other donors and host country institutions regarding country activities for which the Advisor is lead TA provider.
- Incorporating DELIVER pharmaceutical strategies and priorities into country strategic and annual plans.
- Serving as an Activity Team or Country Team resource in all areas pertaining to pharmaceuticals and their logistics in the context of developing countries.
Applicants for this position should possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or higher in pharmacy or closely related field.
- At least five years professional pharmacy, procurement, or health supply chain management experience required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly on key technical topics in the field of essential drugs and pharmaceutical logistics in developing countries.
- A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
- Developing country work experience, particularly under U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding.
- Suitable computer skills with spread sheet and word processing and other software, preferably Microsoft Word and Excel.
The following qualifications are desirable:
- Skills and experience in the areas of negotiating with higher-level government officials, international organizations, and local non-governmental organizations very desirable.
- A masters degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Management Information Systems or a related discipline
- Skills and experience in the areas of performance improvement, policy analysis, health reform, financial analysis, stakeholder coordination, and HIV/AIDS or family planning clinical care highly desired.
- Proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese.
The position is based in Arlington, VA but will require up to 40% international travel. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history. JSI offers excellent benefits.
Positions available immediately and will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume by post, fax or email to DELIVER Project, John Snow, Inc. 1616 North Fort Myer Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209, Attn: Chitra Rana; fax: 703-528-7480; email: recruiting@jsi.com. Salary requirement should be included with application. Be sure to write "Pharmaceutical and Logistics Advisor" in the subject line of your email.
Principals only. No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity
Employer M/F/H/V/D
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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DELIVER – Pharmaceutical Procurement Advisor
+b
Posted by: Chitra Rana
Organization name: John Snow’s Inc.
John Snow's DELIVER Project works in more than 30 developing countries providing technical assistance to public sector and non-governmental organizations to improve the availability of contraceptives, pharmaceuticals, HIV/AIDS products, and other essential public health products. The availability of these products is crucial to the success of major public health programs, including family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, tuberculosis control, malaria control, immunization, and preventive health services for mothers and children.
The supply chains that deliver these commodities must be effective and efficient. The challenge in most countries is finding practical solutions to supply chain problems in the context of a public sector or non-profit organization. DELIVER is seeking a Pharmaceutical Procurement Advisor who can help design and implement improved processes for pharmaceutical procurement, including needs estimation, drug quantification, selection of appropriate bidding methods, development of product specifications, tender preparation, bid adjudication, and contract management. This position would provide challenging work with approximately 140 seasoned public health logistics professionals and entail travel to the developing world.
The Pharmaceutical Procurement Advisor will provide procurement technical assistance to partner organizations in DELIVER-assisted countries. The Advisor will work under the guidance of the relevant Country Team Leaders (CTLs) - the Advisor submits travel plans, strategic workplans, progress and trip reports, and other relevant technical documentation directly to the CTL for review. In some countries, the Advisor may be the lead technical assistance provider and have primary responsibility for development, implementation and coordination of assistance activities.
DELIVER also carries out technical initiatives that are not country specific. In working on these tasks, the Advisor is guided by a Task Team Leader (TTL).
Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Developing procurement technical assistance plans for individual countries, including project development, budgets, strategic plans and annual work plans, monitoring those plans, and evaluating performance and impact.
- Providing procurement assistance to in-country partners in the following areas:
- Analyzing the constraints to improved procurement practice in the policy, regulatory, and health systems environment.
- Analyzing the procurement implications of product selection decisions.
- Forecasting or quantifying commodity needs.
- Estimating the cost of required commodities.
- Assisting partners in identifying financial resources to meet commodity and supply chain financing needs.
- Designing improved procurement systems, processes and procedures.
- Advising partners on the most appropriate tendering procedures and types of contract for different classes of pharmaceutical products.
- Advising partners on procurement issues related to intellectual
property and TRIPS
- Suggesting packaging modifications to improve patient adherence
and accountability
- Coordinating and collaborating with the relevant CTL, Program Associates and logistics advisors on the Country Team to insure delivery of quality technical assistance for the particular country, and timely submission of country project documentation.
- Giving and attending country and technical debriefings.
- Drafting technical assistance, technical, and progress reports for designated countries.
- Conducting and/or collaborating in the presentation of procurement and logistics training workshops and on-the-job training as needed, tailoring the training to the needs of the specific group of officials being trained.
- Identifying targets for new business development within countries and developing proposals.
- Communicating with DELIVER, USAID Missions, other donors and host country institutions regarding country activities for which the Advisor is lead TA provider.
- Serving as a Task Team or Country Team resource in all areas pertaining to pharmaceutical procurement in the context of developing countries.
Applicants for this position should possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or higher in pharmacy, business, public health or related field.
- At least five years professional pharmaceutical procurement experience required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly on key technical topics in the field of essential drugs and pharmaceutical procurement in developing countries.
- A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
- Developing country work experience, particularly under U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding.
- Suitable computer skills with spread sheet and word processing and other software, preferably Microsoft Word and Excel.
The following qualifications are desirable:
- Skills and experience in the areas of negotiating with higher-level government officials, international organizations, and local non-governmental organizations very desirable.
- Experience conducting technical training sessions for professionals that incorporate adult learning theory and performance objectives. Overseas training experience a plus.
- Experience in procurement of HIV/AIDS products, reproductive health products or essential drugs for developing country ministries of health highly desired.
- Proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese.
The position is based in Arlington, VA but will require that the Advisor travel internationally up to 40% of his or her time. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history. JSI offers excellent benefits.
Positions available immediately and will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume by post, fax or email to DELIVER Project, John Snow, Inc. 1616 North Fort Myer Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209, Attn: Chitra Rana; fax: 703-528-7480; email: recruiting@jsi.com. Salary requirement should be included with application. Be sure to write "Pharmaceutical Procurement Advisor" in the subject line of your email.
Principals only. No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity
Employer M/F/H/V/D
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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DELIVER/Uganda -
Deputy Director for Logistics System Design and Implementation +b
Posted by: Chitra Rana
Organization name: John Snow’s Inc.
DELIVER/Uganda has been mandated to design, develop and implement logistics systems to ensure the availability of a number of essential public health commodities. Within this mandate, DELIVER has two main functions: (1) to develop inventory control policies and procedures and (2) to develop logistics management information systems for the management of the selected commodities. This position specifically supports, but is not limited to, the inventory control function. More specifically, this position provides overall management and technical direction to the Logistics System Design and Implementation (LSD&I)Team. The incumbent works closely with the Country Director and the Deputy Director for Information System Development and Support (ISD&S).
He/she also works closely with MOH and other stakeholder partners and clients. He/she assures that sound logistics principles are followed in the design and development of logistics systems. He/she also assists the Country Director in planning and organizing work to further commodity security in Uganda.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide clear directions/guidance and assignments to the LSD&I Team, account for their progress/results achieved, and report the same to the Country Director and USAID, as required.
- Oversee the preparation of workplans with each member of the LSD&I Team and their MOH and/or NGO counterparts. Ensure the inclusion of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in the workplans.
- Work with relevant LSD&I Team members to design and develop
logistics systems (inventory control
system policies and procedures as well as
recording and reporting formats, procedures and lines of
communication) for the distribution of
commodities for the following areas: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS, EPI,
Laboratories,TB, Malaria, Essential Drugs and Opportunistic Infections
- Assist, as required, with the forecasting and quantification of needs
for the above-mentioned commodities
- Assist, as required, with the preparation of procurement plans and delivery schedules at the national, district, health sub-district, and facility levels.
- Assist the Country Director in planning and organizing meetings, documents, workshops, presentations, etc. to introduce and facilitate stakeholder work to ensure commodity security in Uganda.
- Work with LSD&I Team members and the Deputy Director for
information System Design and Support to conduct regular pipeline analyses and
monitoring of commodity supplies at the national and local levels
- Oversee the development of training strategies and plans for national
and district level logistics system implementation activities, in collaboration
with the Training Coordinator and other relevant team members and partners
- Mentor LSD&I Team members to ensure that they develop the
logistics competence required to
implement logistics principles
- Ensure adequate resources are available for the team to accomplish
their work
- Maintain regular communication with the Team and the Country Director. Assist the Country Director in ensuring communication and collaboration with the other JSI projects in Uganda.
- Carry out additional responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time in consultation with the Country Director.
Qualifications: Applicants for this position should possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Master's degree in public health or related field or equivalent experience.
- At least ten years of experience in international public health, family planning, reproductive health, health commodities management and/or private sector logistics in developing countries.
- At least five years of project management experience.
- Ability to guide strategy development, manage implementation of
projects and work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
in English
- Proficiency in common computer packages (eg.Word, Excel) relevant
to the work
- Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a nonhierarchical, participatory management environment.
- Experience with USAID and other donor agencies desirable.
This is a full-time position based in Kampala, Uganda with up to 25% in-country travel. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history. DELIVER/Uganda offers excellent benefits..
Position is available immediately. Interested applicants should submit cover letter and CV/resume by post, fax or email to either: DELIVER/Uganda, PO Box 7649, Kampala, Attn: Steve Wilbur; fax: 256-41-253245; email: snakendo@utlonline.co.ug OR the DELIVER Project, John Snow, Inc. 1616 North Fort Myer Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209, Attn: Chitra Rana; fax: 703-528-7480; email: recruiting@jsi.com. Salary requirement should be included with application. Be sure to write "Deputy Director for Logistics System Design and Implementation" in the subject line of your email.
Principals only. No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V/D
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: Terri Togashi
Organization name: IBTCI
Place of assignment: Business Development
Job description: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US based international development consulting company, is seeking a Project Assistant to work with the Project Management Division in our Vienna, VA home office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Mobilization of consultants on international projects
• Day-to-day interaction with team members on project-related issues
• Formatting and editing of reports
• Review and reconciliation of project invoices
• Communication with consultants, subcontractor and clients
• Compliance of contract scheduled deliverables
• Administrative assistance services for division head
• Maintenance of division files
Qualifications and skills required: QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors Degree in International Affairs, Economics, Business / Business Administration, Area Studies or other relevant area.
• One to three 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: Project Assistant
Applications must be emailed to: cvtohr@aol.com
Instructions to applicants: TO APPLY:
Please send your cover letter, a detailed CV, salary history and 2-3 references by email to cvtohr@aol.com or fax to +1-703-749-0110 referencing “PROJECT ASSISTANT” 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.
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Care and Treatment Advisor
Posted by: Erica Plascencia <Eplascencia@comforce.com
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Mission - Kenya
GS grade equivalent: GS-14
The C&T Advisor serves as a member of the HIV/AIDS Team (SO8 team) and the Multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS Task Force. The incumbent manages a large share of the technical and administrative aspects of the new regional Strategic Objective for HIV/AIDS. The C&T Advisor will be responsible for technical assistance and the implementation of new contracts, grants and cooperative agreements that will be used to implement the new regional HIV/AIDS strategy.
1. Medical or nursing degree and Masters degree in public health or related discipline, with a clinical background.
2. Minimum of seven years experience in international public health programming and/or implementation.
3. Minimum of five years experience working in technical oversight, design and implementation of HIV care and treatment programs in developing countries. Prior work experience in east and/or central Africa would be advantageous.
4. Specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the area of HIV treatment and care, including antiretroviral therapy, treatment and prevention of opportunistic infections; familiarity with HIV prevention, treatment and support programs in resource-poor settings; knowledge of clinical, ethical, policy and trade issues involved in HIV/AIDS programming in the region.
5. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
6. Excellent management, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
7. An understanding and knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures is preferred.
8. Ability to communicate in French is desirable.
9. This position requires security clearance at the secret level and applicants must be a U.S. citizen.
APPICATIONS: Interested candidates should forward their CVs, a letter of application and one example of a recent technical publication to Erica Plascencia at Eplascencia@comforce.com AND Ymelda Ramos at Yramos@comforce.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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13. GOVERNANCE
http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/1371.html
Job Type: Job
Organisation: IFES
Country: United States
City: Washington, D.C.
Description: Program Assistant, Governance Job #1116
Washington DC
DESCRIPTION: The International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) is seeking a detail oriented and motivated Program Assistant to provide administrative and programmatic support for current and developing Governance programs worldwide. The candidate will conduct research and provide logistical and administrative support to a wide variety of projects focusing on global election administration and post-conflict election issues in emerging democracies. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to enter the international development field and gain valuable experience in backstopping international democracy and governance programs.
Duties include:
* Reviews and submits field expense reports to Senior Advisor or supervisor for approval.
* Generates financial tracking and budget reports.
* Supports recruitment and mobilization of consultants for field assignments.
* Maintains project records and documents, including consultant contracts.
* Conducts basic research and provides general support in proposal development process.
* Prepares and assembles briefing materials as directed.
* Plans and expedites airline, hotel, and visa arrangements.
* Photocopies, faxes, mails, files, scans documents, etc.
* Maintains calendar of events and coordinates efforts with Events Planning Team.
Qualifications:
* BS/BA with 0-24 months experience in international development or related field.
* Introductory program experience preferred.
* Detailed oriented and organized.
* Ability to prioritize, take direction, and meet deadlines.
* Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
* Team oriented individual.
* Experienced with Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Familiarity with USAID regulations helpful.
* Written and oral Spanish language skills.
APPLICATION: Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@ifes.org
indicating " Job #1116" in the e-mail
subject line. No phone calls please. EEO/V/D/M/F
Application Instructions: See description E-mail : jobs@ifes.org
http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/1401.html
Job Type: Contract
Organisation: International Development Support Services Pty Ltd (IDSS)
Country: Samoa
City: Apia
Description: IDSS is seeking expressions of interest from public sector reform and governance specialists for an upcoming donor-funded Governance Program in Samoa. It is expected that mobilisation would occur in October/November 2004.
Applicant Requirements: Proven skills in public sector reform in the international development context, including institutional strengthening and the provision of strategic advice to policy formulating bodies; Sound understanding of, and experience with, Samoan Government structures; Strong understanding of key governance issues in development cooperation and of the linkages between governance and poverty alleviation; Previous experience with a large international donor, preferably at a Team Leader level.
Application Instructions: Please contact Anna Gibert for further information and send all expressions of interest and CVs to the email address below. Other Contact Details: +61 3 9341 7211 Contact Name: Anna Gibert E-mail : annag@idss.com.au
14. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/1381.html
Job Type: Volunteer / Intern
Organisation: IFES
Country: United States
City: Washington, D.C.
Description: Web Database Intern
Program: IFES-DC IT Department
Classification: Paid, Fixed-Term (June -August 2004)
Reports to: Senior IT Manager
DESCRIPTION: The International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) is seeking a part-time (20 hrs/week) intern to work o/a June 1- August 31, 2004. The candidate will provide database support to the Information Technology department, and will assist with the integration of these databases into our SharePoint (Microsoft) platform.
DUTIES: The specific duties of the Web Database Intern shall include:
* Development of Events Management system to integrate
with Outlook and
Calendars; * Develop and employee asset management system to integrate with on-line timesheets; * Integration of these databases into SharePoint
QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent should be motivated, well organized and have the ability to perform independently. Candidate should have background in XML, .NET technology, Access, SQL and WEB interface design for the database application. A working knowledge of SharePoint is a plus.
Please send your resume and cover letter to intern@ifes.org indicating 'Web Database Intern' in the e-mail subject line.
EEO/V/D/M/F
Application Instructions: See description
E-mail : intern@ifes.org
15. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
http://www.dev-zone.org/jobs/Detailed/1407.html
Job Type: Job
Organisation: IFES
Country: United States
Description: CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Kazakhstan Chief of Party LOCATION: Almaty, Kazakhstan
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2004
POSITION SUMMARY: The Chief of Party will manage the IFES program in Kazakhstan. Primary responsibilities will include program management and implementation, and management of the IFES field office in Almaty. The Chief of Party is also responsible for identifying new opportunities for IFES within the existing program and beyond. The ideal candidate will have previously managed projects to promote democratic development, and will have had extensive experience in at least one of the following: developing civic education programs, strengthening political pluralism or enhancing civil society development. Experience in election management is also strongly preferred. The Chief of Party represents IFES in country as the Foundation's primary representative and on-site coordinator of programming with local and international actors. S/he is responsible for maintaining pro-active contacts with Kazakhstan leaders--both governmental and non-governmental, IFES' funders and the international donor community.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage the implementation of IFES' projects in Kazakhstan
* Provide daily management and oversight of local and expatriate staff based in Kazakhstan
* Develop and maintain relationships with Kazakhstan partners, civil society groups and other stakeholders, including international NGOs and the donor community
* Work closely with the Ministry of Education and the individual regional and local education departments and schools in the implementation of the textbook project and all school based activities
* Manage and report on IFES/Kazakhstan finances
* Explore new opportunities and design initiatives for IFES
