DEVJOBS   List of Jobs – May 9, 2004

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There are 7 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Micro-Credit/Micro-Enterprise Manager +b

Message 2 - Infrastructure Policy Reform Experts – Philippines +b

Message 3 - Chief of Party – Tajikistan +b

Message 4 - Engineering and Monitoring Supervisor - Georgia

Message 5 - Microcredit Advisor – Tajikistan +b

Message 6 - Water and Sanitation Project Manager - Garm, Tajikistan +b

Message 7 - Program Manager - Animal Health Support – Afghanistan +b

Micro-Credit/Micro-Enterprise Manager +b

Posted by: Linda Conley <lfconley@ccfusa.org>

Organization name: Christian Children's Fund, Inc.

Place of assignment: Afghanistan

Job description: Christian Children's Fund (CCF) an international, nonsectarian NGO is currently seeking a Micro-Credit/Micro-Enterprise Development (MED) Program Manager. This position will be based in Kunduz, Afghanistan and is responsible to the Country Director.   The MED program manager is responsible for MED programs in three provinces – Takhar, Kunduz and Badakstan. The MED Program Manager is responsible for the implementation and daily operations of Christian Children’s Fund/Child Fund Afghanistan (CCF/CFA) MED programs funded by various international and bi-lateral donors. The MED manager will work with partner NGOs on the implementation of the MED programs and will be responsible for coordinating efforts and taking the lead with all donors. For a complete job description see www.christianchildrensfund.org.

Qualifications and skills required:

## A minimum of 3-5 years experience implementing and managing micro-credit and other micro-enterprise programs, including vocational training, in developing countries

## Knowledge of micro-credit best practices

## Experience in Afghanistan or Central Asia a plus

## Degree in business or business management, accounting or related field

## 3-5 years experience managing, both programmatically and financially, grants from USAID, UN agencies and other donor agencies

## Experience implementing and managing  broad based community development programs in developing countries

## Ability to work in an challenging environment

## Willingness to live and work in rural Northern Afghanistan

## Ability to work with a diverse team of both international and national staff

Starting date: Immediate

Deadline for submission of applications: 5/27/2004

Submit your applications to: Human Resources

Applications must be emailed to: humanresources@ccfusa.org

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Message 2

Infrastructure Policy Reform Experts – Philippines +b

Posted by:  Kitts, Scott \(US - Washington D.C.)

Deloitte Emerging Markets (Emerging Markets Group) has a twenty year history of serving donor clients, international lending agencies, and governments in developing countries by applying business expertise for sustainable development and towards improve people’s lives.  We have an immediate need for Infrastructure Policy Reform Experts for a project in the Philippines. In particular, we are seeking experts with experience in the following technical areas:

Organizational development of infrastructure regulatory bodies

Infrastructure policy analysis

Infrastructure best practices

Support for infrastructure policy implementation

Staff training and capacity building

Transparency in the privatization of government assets

Public awareness & education campaigns

QUALIFICATIONS:

8+ years of related infrastructure consulting or other regulated industries experience, preferably Energy

Knowledge of and experience with international donor-agency projects (preferably USAID)

Highly developed English writing and communication skills

Record of senior level positions in infrastructure reform

International consulting experience, especially in developing countries (preferably in South East Asia or the Philippines)

·        Graduate degree in a related field is preferred

TO APPLY: Please email your CV to emergmarkets@deloitte.com,  referencing "PSSRE-DJ" in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V

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Message 3

Chief of Party – Tajikistan +b

Posted by:  Laurel Olvera

  

The Chief of Party (COP) is a senior management position with Mercy Corps in Central Asia with supervisory and managerial responsibility for the Tajikistan Conflict Prevention Program (TCPP). The COP provides the vision and leadership in project administration and monitors overall project performance. The COP maximizes budget resources and personnel development and remains flexible in a continually changing environment. The COP ensures that the interventions proposed in the project are planned and executed with quality, accountability, and measurable impact.

The COP is a senior staff member in Tajikistan. The COP provides supervision, direction and guidance to the international and national level program staff that both work directly in the program or have support and collaborative functions with other Mercy Corps staff in Tajikistan and other Mercy Corps offices in Central Asia.

Qualifications:

 " MA or equivalent in a social science or management and 5 to 10 years of field experience in international relief and development programs.

" Three years or more of practical experience in community-based programming, capacity building, NGO and sub-grant management as well as proven skills in financial management.

" An understanding of the potential underlying causes of conflict, and an ability to be able to recognize and monitor conflict. Experience with conflict analysis or conflict mitigation programming preferred.

" Must have 3 years of senior-level leadership and field management experience.

" Russian or Tajik, or other regional language skills preferred.

Please apply online at www.mercycorps.org  and click on Jobs.

Please note this position is contingent upon grant award.

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Message 4

Engineering and Monitoring Supervisor - Georgia

Posted by:  Laurel Olvera

The British Petroleum (BP) Community Investment Program (CIP) is a three-year grant, which started in March 2003. The project will be implemented in the two most southern and central regions of Georgia. The objective of the CIP is to promote sustainable social, economic and environmental development for the communities along Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline (BTC) and South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP) route by increasing the capacity of communities to enable them to work together and meet the various challenges they face. The CIP has four sectors: infrastructure development, sustainable income generation (through micro-credit, agriculture/agribusiness, and small business development), water supply and environmentally sustainable energy. These four sectors have been highlighted by the communities as areas of need that will enable them to improve the quality of their lives.

The Project Engineer is a senior level position supervising all engineering aspects of the CIP-E, this includes the existing projects in the 32 communities along the pipeline as well as the 46 project sites. The Engineer will supervise the activities of Mercy Corps_ National Engineering NGO partner as well as the new engineering staff hired for this additional sector. The Project Engineer will also be the main contact with BP regarding project site safety and engineering activities. The Engineer will be based in Tbilisi but will spend 75% of their time in the field. This person will report to the Project Director.

Qualifications include a BS or higher degree in Engineering and at least five years experience in site construction management or civil engineering projects; at least two years overseas_ experience in development or humanitarian work; an understanding or keen interest in community participation, community dynamics or general development principles; demonstrated ability to manage a large group of staff and coordinate multiple project sites and work within two field offices; demonstrated ability to successfully communicate, initiate and maintain positive relationships with local citizens' groups, local government officials, the donor and other INGOs; grant management and budget oversight skills; effective verbal and written communication, multitasking, organizational, and prioritization skills; and demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procurement procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with team members.

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Message 5

Microcredit Advisor – Tajikistan +b

Posted by:  Laurel Olvera

The Microcredit Transformation and Technical Assistance Advisor is a high level technical assistance provider whose purpose is to support three Tajik institutions with their transformation to new legal entities working in microfinance. For the first six months, work will focus on supporting the National Association of Business Women (NABW) to create a subsidiary non-bank financial institution (NBFI). During this time, the Advisor will be based at NABW headquarters in Khojand. For the second six months, the Advisor will focus on assisting two small but growing microfinance partners to register as microfinance organizations in compliance with the new microfinance legislation passed in Tajikistan. During this time, the Advisor will be based either at Development Fund headquarters in Khojand or the Mercy Corps branch office in Khojand.

Ideal candidate should possess:

" Strong analytical, leadership and written/oral communication skills;

" Excellent time management and work organization skills;

" Ability to multi-task;

" Creative thinking, flexible nature, and strong work ethics;

" An advanced degree in microfinance, economics, accounting or related area;

" At least five-years experience in microfinance;

" Experience with financial institution transformation/strengthening;

" Fluency in regional languages such as Russian, Tajik, or Persian strongly preferred but not absolutely required.

Please apply online at www.mercycorps.org  and click on Jobs.

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Message 6

Water and Sanitation Project Manager - Garm, Tajikistan +b

Posted by:  Laurel Olvera

The Project Manager will have primary responsibility to plan, manage and implement the Upper Rasht Valley Community Water Project and provide field level leadership and planning support to field-based project staff on a regular basis (weekly) in designated communities.

The candidate must have a strong community development background, with proven ability in program design, implementation, monitoring and development within the international NGO and development sphere; must demonstrate strong personnel management and inter-personal skills and have proven ability to train, mobilize and direct field-level staff to guide communities in the process of planning, mobilizing, executing and assuming ownership of watsan systems; must also have solid experience and skills in the technical aspects of rural water supply and sanitation systems; and must also be able to work effectively with and strategically communicate well at appropriate governmental and grassroots levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs is required, as well as English language skills. Russian or Tajik language skills are preferred.

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Program Manager - Animal Health Support – Afghanistan +b

Posted by:  Laurel Olvera

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Manager will oversee the implementation of a European Commission funded Animal Health Support Program in the Southern Afghanistan provinces of Helmand, Kandahar and Uruzgan. The Program Manager is responsible for all aspects of program implementation, including administration and financial oversight, management of all national program staff, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program objectives/ coordination with donor, government and other NGOs in the animal health field and ensuring the program stays within MC Afghanistan_s strategic planning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Management & Administration: Oversee the management, planning and implementation of the Animal Health Support Program according to the EC-contract, project proposal and strategic vision of MC Afghanistan. This includes coordinating the revitalization and development of Veterinary Field Units in the region such that they are able to provide animal health services in an effective manner with a view to moving the VFUs towards privatization by the end of the project.

2) Vision, Leadership and Strategy: Communicate a clear vision of the present and future program goals; provide leadership and direction to program staff; assess, evolve current program strategy and communicate to staff, partners, local communities and external coordinating partners.

3) Finance, Compliance Management and Accountability: Gain familiarity with EC donor regulations; coordinate budget management with finance staff; manage overall budget within approved spending levels and coordinate with logistics staff; adhere to compliance regulations with donor and MC rules/ regulations.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

" MA/S in Animal Science or closely related discipline.

" 5-7 years experience managing livestock systems or animal health related programs in an international context.

" 5-7 years experience of proven, effective staff management.

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