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DEVJOBS List of Jobs – May 3, 2004
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There are 9 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Directeur De Programme-Burundi – 687 +b
Message 2 - Human Resources Manager +b
Message 4 - Finance Manager (part-time - 3 days per week) +b
Message 5 - Behavior Change Communication Advisor, #CS4132DEV +b
Message 6 - Behavior Change Communication Specialist, #4124DEV +b
Message 7 - Child Rights Policy Adviser +b
Message 8 - Head of Policy and Advocacy +b
Message 9 - Microfinance Jobs Bulletin
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Posted by: Tiffani Fuller-Easley
Organization name: CARE USA
Place of assignment: Bujumbura
Job description: Le Directeur de Programme est base dans la ville de Bujumbura. Il/elle est responsable pour diriger l'equipe et elaborera sa capacite en concevant et en mettant en application les programmes innovatrices sur la societe civile, l'education à la paix et des programmes de developpement communautaire avec partenariat comme theme central. CARE et le Burundi subissent des transitions delicates et un leader innovateur inventif est necessaire pour diriger le programme de l'equipe dans cette transition. CARE International a commence des operations d'assistance au Burundi en 1994. Depuis une serie de projets de rehabilitation et d'assistance ont ete mis en application. En 2002, CARE Burundi a developpe un plan strategique qui a change l'orientation des interventions de CARE. Le plan met en accent sur la bonne gouvernance, la societe civile et le developpement economique. Au cours de l'annee derniere, CARE a renforce son portefeuille dans ces domaines avec une serie de projets autour de l'education à la paix, l'education primaire, le developpement communautaire, la societe civile et les droits humain. Elle est entrain d'adapter le programme de distribution alimentaire avec le PAM pour se concentrer sur l'engagement de la communaute à la base et la prise de decision autour de la distribution alimentaire.
Qualifications and skills required: Qualifications:
Diplome universtaire/Maîtrise en developpement International/Sciences Sociales ou similaires. Avoir une bonne connaissance du Francais et de l'Anglais. 5 ans d'experience dans la conception, la direction et l'evaluation des projets avec 3 ans d'experience en Afrique. Avoir une bonne comprehension de la programmation de la societe civile, la plaidoyer et des methodologies participatives. Avoir une bonne experience dans la planification strategique et la direction d'une equipe à travers le processus. Etre engage à developper la capacite du staff national. Etre capable de travailler dans un environnement exigeant stressant. Delai d'application: 15 mai 2004.
Applications must be emailed to: eRecruitment@care.org
Instructions to applicants: Envoyer Votre Candidature A CARE USA www.careusa.org
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Posted by: "Kitts, Scott \(US - Washington D.C.\)" <skitts@deloitte.com >
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Emerging Markets, Ltd. (Emerging Markets Group) ) is a leading development consulting firm that applies business expertise to promote sustainable development and improve peoples' lives. We currently have an opening for an HR Manager in our Washington, DC office.
Responsibilities:
· Develop, implement, communicate and manage all EMG HR policies, including specific recommendations to management regarding changes to current policies. Ensure that all policies are up-to-date and compliant with current laws.
· Oversee responsibilities for domestic and international employee benefits program, including management of the Benefits Administrator.
· Ensure that EMG is in compliance with DOL, EEOC, FMLA, OSHA, HIPPA, and all other employment laws, including production of required reports (i.e. Vets 100) and plans (i.e. AAP).
· Oversee performance appraisal process for EMG staff. Work with management team to finalize annual increases, bonuses, and promotions.
· Responsible for compensation and job level review. Advise management regarding compensation related market trends. Review all job positions and grade accordingly.
· Employee relations responsibilities will include coaching and counseling for home office and overseas staff. When necessary, position will manage the termination process, as well as, exit interviews.
· Work closely with payroll and benefits administrator to manage employee hiring and terminations. Serve as reviewer for EMG payroll process.
· Coordinate employee immigration and VISA sponsorship (i.e. H-1B) for appropriate staff with immigration law firm.
· Ensure proper maintenance of EMG personnel filing system and the ADP HRIS system.
· Design and implementation of a comprehensive, new-hire orientation for core and affiliate staff.
· Create and maintain external vendor/consultant relationships.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of related work experience, including a minimum of two years in a senior level, strategic HR role (preferably in development consulting and/or international professional services industry).
· Strong knowledge of and experience with HR laws, trends, and compliance issues.
· Proven experience developing, implementing, and monitoring HR policies and procedures.
· Experience with and/or knowledge of government contracting, particularly with USAID, the World Bank and other bilateral and multilateral donors is highly preferred.
· Ability to operate effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision. Proven ability to remain discrete and protect confidentiality.
· Ability to work effectively in a team environment; build and maintain excellent working relationships with staff.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with personnel at all levels.
· Must have in-depth knowledge of MS Office Suite as well as experience with an HRIS, ideally ADP.
· Strong attention to detail and task completion.
· Prior international living, studying, and/or working experience is helpful.
· Fluency in English (required), fluency in a second language (desirable).
To apply: Please email your resume to emergmarkets@deloitte.com, referencing “HRM-DJ” in the subject line. For more information of Deloitte Emerging Markets, please visit our website at www.deloitte.com/emergingmarkets.
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Posted by:
Tiamta Prasai
Plan International
Asia Regional Office
Bangkok
Plan International is a nongovernmental, child-centered, development organization working with and for children and communities in 45 developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Plan acts directly or with partners in fields such as health, education, water and sanitation, food security, birth registration and child protection, and promotes children’s rights at local, national and international levels. Plan has no political or religious affiliations.
Plan’s Asia Regional Office in Bangkok supports and supervises Plan’s work in 12 countries across South and South East Asia.
Plan wishes to recruit for the following positions
· REGIONAL ADVISOR:HIV/AIDS
· REGIONAL ADVISOR: LIVELIHOOD and FOOD SECURITY
· REGIONAL ADVISOR: CHILD RIGHTS (RIGHTS TO PROTECTION)
*** b>REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Regional Advisors +b lead on policy, practice, research, analysis, training and partner relations within their technical field at Asia Regional level; and provide technical support and guidance in the design, development, monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects initiated or supported by Plan within individual countries.
The Regional Communications Manager +b will act as a resource to Plan Asia countries on communications and PR, and assist Plan Asia in becoming a recognized voice on children’s issues within Asia. Key responsibilities include management of Internet / Intranet; brand management; creation/ maintenance of the Asian Image Portfolio, media archives and regional resource center and support for electronic and print newsletters, media relations management and workshops and training courses.
These new staff will join a Regional Team which includes specialists in education, health, water/sanitation, child participation, management, IT and communications.
Substantial managerial or senior level technical advisory experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of major programs.within the appropriate technical field: HIV-AIDS; livelihood and food security; and child rights (with an emphasis on rights to protection).
“State of the art” knowledge of issues, research and practice in the technical field.
A
senior professional qualification in an appropriate field
Good
general understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
Excellent
written and spoken English
Excellent
communications and training skills
Proven
abilities in planning, budgeting and management
Proven
ability to work in cross-cultural environment and as part of a
multi-disciplinary team
Willingness to undertake very substantial travel and missions throughout Asia and globally.
It is strongly preferred that the Regional Advisors should have:
Experience
in, and knowledge of, community-based development
Experience
in, and knowledge of child-centered approach to
development
Substantial
work experience in South and/or South East Asia
Knowledge of one or more Asian language(s)
Regional Communications Manager requirements:
Excellent
command of written / spoken English
Minimum 5 yrs experience in management level communications
Media
relations background or journalism experience
Print,
audio/video production, web management skills
Brand
positioning / PR track record
Ability
to work in cross-cultural environment / self starter / team player
Ability to interact with staff across Plan and with representatives of government and other agencies.
Tertiary level graduate
For more information on the above posts, please email to:
aro.ro@plan-international.org for an electronic information pack.
Applicants should send a resume/CV with covering letter explaining their interest in the position to: Plan Asia Regional Office, P.O. Box 97 Laksi Post Office, Bangkok 10210 l or e-mail to aro.ro@plan-international.org
Only short listed applicants will be notified
As an international child-centered development organization, committed to the well-being of children and to supporting the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Plan does not tolerate child abuse.
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Posted by: Lucy Polson <mail@sahel.org.uk >
Organization name: SOS Sahel International UK
Place of assignment: Oxford, UK
Job description: SOS Sahel UK seeks a Finance Manager to play a key role in its next phase of development, following the transformation of its country programmes in Africa into five national autonomous NGOs, who together form the Africa Drylands Alliance. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference to the development of strong southern institutions working on community-based natural resource management. The Finance Manager will join a small team based initially in London but planning to move to Oxford in August 2004.
Qualifications and skills required: You will be a CCAB qualified accountant have at least 2 years experience in a management accounting role. You will have a good knowledge of computerized accounting systems and Excel spreadsheets. Experience of the voluntary sector and of financial reporting to institutional donors such as the EU, Comic Relief, Community Fund, etc will be a major advantage.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Proficiency in French would be an advantage.
Starting date: 1 July 2004 (negotiable)
Salary range: 60% of £30,000 & pro rata benefits
Deadline for submission of applications: Noon on 14 May 2004. Interviews on 27 May 2004 in London.
Submit your applications to: Lucy Polson
Applications must be emailed to: jobs@sahel.org.uk
Instructions to applicants: For further details and an application form, please go to: http://www.sahel.org.uk/jobs.htm.
Important notes for applicants:
· We would prefer to receive applications by email. Please download the application form from the web site.
· We will not consider CVs.
· Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide a signed hard copy of their application.
· We are not able to acknowledge the receipt of applications, and will only contact applicants whom we wish to invite to the selection day. If you have not heard from us by 21 May, then you have not been successful on this occasion.
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Behavior Change Communication Advisor, #CS4132DEV +b
Posted by: Curtis Shearin <employ@aed.org>
Organization name: Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Place of assignment: Afghanistan
Job description: The Rural Enhancement of Afghan Community Health (REACH) Program in Afghanistan began in mid-2003 and will run through FY06. AED serves as a subcontractor to prime contractor Management Sciences for Health (MSH),and is responsible for 1) Implementing BCC programs leading to the adoption of behaviors that will reduce morbidity and mortality among mothers and children; and 2) Building the capacity of the Ministry of Health and NGO community to plan and conduct effective behavior change programs in the long term.
Position Summary: The incumbent of this position will serve as one of two senior advisors for Behavior Change Communications (BCC) on the REACH Project, and will have overall responsibility for for planning and managing a BCC program for maternal and child health and capacity building. The advisor will oversee a team of 3-5 staff and periodic short-term consultants. The position is based in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Essential Job Functions:
• Support the MOH IEC Division in BCC policy
development, planning, and coordination
• Conduct training workshops for the MOH and NGOs in
behavior change program planning, formative research, materials development
• Conduct training workshops for NGOs on effective
community-based behavior change interventions
• Strengthen the capacity of one or more NGOs in the
development and production of high-quality BCC materials
• Develop an interpersonal communication and
counseling (IPCC) curriculum and train CHWs and other health workers in
effective IPCC skills
• Develop counseling cards and other print materials for communicating key health messages to mothers and important secondary audiences (fathers/husbands, older women, village leaders)
• Train CHWs to use counseling cards and/or other
teaching aids effectively
• Train and work with NGOs to plan community mobilization and advocacy activities
• Plan and implement multi-media communication campaigns on key BPHS health topics
• Represent AED’s corporate interests on the REACH
team and with the USAID Mission in Kabul
• Provide regular written and oral progress reports to REACH, USAID, and AED as required
Qualifications and skills required: Masters in one of the following or related fields: Behavior Change Communications, Marketing, Public Health and Social Science required.
Experience: 7 year(s) of relevant experience required
Specific Knowledge Requirements:
§ Minimum of 5 years experience in communications and marketing of public health programs.
§ At least three years experience in managing public health behavior change activities in a developing country; experience in Afghanistan, Pakistan, or neighboring countries preferred.
Skills:
§ Strong strategic planning skills.
§ Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
§ Excellent teamwork, mentoring, and human resources management skills.
§ Ability to self-start and pro-actively steer activities in a large, complex project environment.
Additional Information: Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Advisor will supervise a team of 3 - 5 as well as consultants.
Working Conditions including Travel and Overtime:
This position is based in Kabul, Afghanistan, a State Department/USAID post which currently does not allow dependents to accompany U.S. employees to post.
Starting date: ASAP
Salary range: Up to $90,000 USD
Submit your applications to: Curtis Shearin
Applications must be emailed to: employ@aed.org
Instructions to applicants: Interested applicants should send resume with cover letter referencing position #CS4132DEV to: AED/HR, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009; fax: (202) 884-8413 or email: employ@aed.org. For additional information, visit our website at http://www.aed.org.
We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Individuals responding to job postings are considered
applicants for a particular position only after they have been invited to
complete the company's official printed employment application form. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
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Behavior Change Communication Specialist, #CS4124DEV
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Posted by: Curtis Shearin <employ@aed.org>
Organization name: Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Place of assignment: Pretoria, South Africa
Job description: In response to a request for applications from SADC/DFID, AED is seeking to lead a HIV/AIDS project to “strengthen the enabling environment in which women, men and young people most vulnerable to HIV infection in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS) can reduce their HIV-related risk behavior”. The project intends to focus on High Transmission Areas (HTAs), in particular, Cross Border and High Transit Sites (CBS & HTS). AED will focus primarily on behavior change efforts to address youth-centered, gender sensitive behavior change communication interventions established or enhanced in the selected CBS/HTS; ensure competencies, systems, and equipment are increased within BLNS national AIDS programs and selected CBS/HTS and improve capability for advocacy and service delivery for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Behavior change strategies will include strong policy, capacity building and monitoring and evaluation components.
Position Summary:
The Behavior Change and Communications (BCC) Specialist will function as principal advisor, developing innovative and effective behavior change approaches to reduce high-risk behaviors primarily among youth. He/she will work as part of the overall AED team in Pretoria and will work closely with Government, NGO and private sector organizations/institutions implementing other aspects of the program. Collaborating partners include PSI, NASOMA, Ministries of Health, National AIDS councils, and organizations for people living with HIV/AIDS among others. The Advisor will provide technical assistance to SADC and other partners in planning, implementing, and evaluating more effective HIV/AIDS behavior change initiatives in the selected CBS/HTS sites. Interventions will be focused primarily on youth in the BLNS areas. Drawing on AED’s community-based programming experience and tools, the Advisor will develop and implement a capacity-building program.
Essential Job Functions:
-Establish new and foster existing relationships with project partners including PSI, NASOMA, Governments of BLNS, particularly through the Ministries of Health and National AIDS Councils, organizations for PLWHA and other organizations/institutions working on the HTA (CBS/HTS)
-Work closely with other HTA (CBS/HTS) initiatives in
BLNS particularly the USAID Corridor of Hope program, among others
-Facilitate the development of regional guidelines for
behavior change communications
-Develop guidelines for mainstreaming STI/HIV/AIDS
activities in all aspects of adolescent and youth development programs
-Develop regional guidelines for media on reporting
HIV/AIDS
-Strengthen capacity for BCC, targeting abstinence and
delayed sexual debut particularly among young people; consistent and correct
condom use; early detection of STIs and proper, consistent uptake of services;
and STI/HIV/AIDS stigma reduction
-Focus on advocacy efforts to strengthen the capacity
of organizations for people living with HIV/AIDS to be able to manage, network,
and coordinate their own programs at grassroots, national and regional levels
-Strengthen community participation and support for
HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support initiatives; including home based care
and stigma reduction initiatives
-Assist the Chief of Party in planning and supporting
other aspects of the overall behavior change program, including annual work
plans and periodic program evaluations
-Participate in regular presentations to DFID, SADC,
NGO partners, international organizations, and other key audiences on the
progress of the project
-Participate in preparing written reports on the project
as needed
Qualifications and skills required: Masters in one of the following or related fields: Public Health required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience:
6 year(s) of relevant experience required
Specific Knowledge Requirements:
-Master’s degree in community development, health education, adult education, social work, social marketing, or related disciplines, preferably in the context of HIV/AIDS programs, and minimum six (6) years experience
-Experience working with youth and HIV/AIDS
-Resident experience in developing countries working with behavior change programs
-Experience working in BLNS region
-Familiarity and experience working with advocacy and policy issues
Skills:
-Demonstrated abilities in report writing.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills in English with an effective ability to work as part of a team.
-MS Windows and Internet skills.
Starting date: ASAP
Salary range: up to $60k USD
Submit your applications to: Curtis Shearin
Applications must be emailed to: employ@aed.org
Instructions to applicants: Interested applicants should send resume with cover letter referencing position #CS4124DEV to: AED/HR, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009; fax: (202) 884-8413 or email: employ@aed.org. For additional information, visit our website at http://www.aed.org.
We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Individuals responding to job postings are considered applicants
for a particular position only after they have been invited to complete the
company's official printed employment application form. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
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Child Rights Policy Adviser +b
Posted by: Patricia Keane
You probably already know Poverty kills one
Child every 3 Seconds……. so do we
There is now an outstanding opportunity to join World Vision UK at an exciting and challenging time of growth and change as we renew our strategic goals for 2010. At the heart of these goals is our concern for Children.
World Vision is a Christian organization and one of the world’s leading relief and development agencies, currently helping over 85 million people in nearly 100 countries in their struggle against poverty, hunger and injustice, irrespective of their religious beliefs.
Child Rights Policy Adviser
Milton Keynes, competitive salary and
benefits
The purpose of our Policy and Advocacy team is to bring about changes in unjust policies and practices through policy research, analysis, lobbying, networking and support to southern based advocacy in the areas of Child Rights, HIV/Aids, Economic Justice and Peace and Conflict.
Your role will be to develop and implement advocacy strategies that will result in changes in policies and practice that will improve the lives of children globally. You will have an in depth knowledge of international Child Rights issues and practical experience of undertaking advocacy in an NGO context. You will need to work closely with other NGOs, key stakeholders and our Partners overseas. This role also requires lobbying of the UK Government and the EU, so your networking and negotiating skills will be second to none. You will act as an adviser to our International Programmes teams to support them in integrating Child Rights issues into our overseas programmes.
You will need a Masters degree in Child Rights, Human Rights or a related field and must have a minimum of 3 years experience of working on policy issues and Northern NGO advocacy. It is essential that you have knowledge of UK/EU government, institutions and policies relating to Child Rights and development. Experience of working overseas with an NGO would be advantageous.
Candidates for this position must be fully in agreement with our Christian basis of faith and Core Values.
To find out how you can start to use your skills and experience to really make a difference, log on to www.worldvision.org.uk/jobs for a full job description and an application form or call 01908 841090 now.
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Head of Policy and Advocacy +b
Posted by: Patricia Keane
World Vision is a Christian organisation and one of the world’s leading relief and development agencies, currently helping over 85 million people in nearly 100 countries in their struggle against poverty, hunger and injustice, irrespective of their religious beliefs.
Head of Policy and Advocacy
Milton Keynes, competitive salary and
benefits
You will manage the design and implementation of our advocacy strategy which aims to tackle unjust policies and practices. You will lead a team of policy professionals in Child Rights, HIV/AIDS, Economic Justice, Peace and Conflict, Parliamentary Relations and Research. Engaging with key policy makers and strategic partners you will build our credibility and influence in lobbying national and international governments.
You will require a Masters level degree in development studies, human rights, international relations, politics or social science, coupled with a significant track record in poverty, justice or rights-related policy and advocacy work. This will have given you familiarity with the international policy environment, political sensitivity and judgement and real passion about tackling injustice and inequality.
Candidates for this position must be fully in agreement with our Christian basis of faith and Core Values.
To find out how you can start to use your skills and experience to really make a difference, log on to www.worldvision.org.uk/jobs for a full job description and an application form or call 01908 841090.
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offering the position to express your interest.
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