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There are 10 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Senior Advisor Market Linkages Facilitation +b
Message 2 - Director of Recruitment +b
Message 3 - Principle Development Specialist (Agriculture & Natural Resources) +b
Message 4 - Global Security Manager (Operations Support) +b
Message 5 - Contracts Administrator (Pricing/Cost/Proposals) +b
Message 6 - Vice President (Agriculture & Natural Resources) +b
Message 7 - Roster of Potential Long Term Consultants for Integrated Diamond Management Future Programs in Sierra Leone +b
Message 8 - Plan Timor Leste Terms of Reference for ECCD Specialist +b
Message 9 - Job Opportunities from ADB +b
Message 10 - 5 Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net
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Senior Advisor Market Linkages Facilitation +b
Posted by: Mrs Mariska van Minnen <mvanminnen@snvworld.org>
Organization name: SNV Netherlands Development Organization
Place of assignment: Solwezi
Country of assignment: ZM
Job description: SNV/Zambia North Western portfolio
team is one of the three regionally based portfolio teams in
North Western portfolio is situated within North
Western province, close to the Angolan border and the DRC. It has become the
new mining
The Senior Advisor Market Linkages Facilitation will be a leading member in a team of SNV advisors with complementary expertise in business development and organizational change management .S/he will be responsible for providing high quality advisory services to private sector clients in North Western province at provincial and district level as well as contributing to the design of strategies and methodologies for improved market access and business development.
Main responsibilities:
Market Linkages:
o Development of effective market information systems on a (national,) provincial, district and community level (price systems, protocols, product development, product quality, international trade practices);
o Development of proactive trade promotion strategies;
o Relation management with potential market partners;
o Market research and surveys;
o Capacity building of client or target group organizations.
Networking and lobby:
o Promotion of information collection and dissemination;
o Lobbying and networking processes (incl. specialized business development service providers and national level governmental and PSD institutions).
Entrepreneurship:
o Appreciation and understanding of the liberalized market environment in which it operates, recognizing its potential and position its services to exploit identified market niche.
o Appreciation and understanding of the micro-finance environment incl. issues of regulation, lending systems and availability of financial resources.
o Understanding of appropriate technology for small enterprises
Description of the duty station, Solwezi:
Health Services:
Sufficient, there is a provincial hospital. In case of complications
there are facilities in
Security: Good
Access to transportation: Fair, daily buses to
Education: Not so many good schools for both primary and secondary level, but boarding facilities available 3 hours drive from Solwezi.
Contract period: 2 years with possible extension
Desired appointment date: 1st September 2005
Salary Scale 11: Minimum € 2536 maximum € 3945 gross per month (hypo tax will be deducted) depending on relevant working experience, excluding attractive secondary conditions and individual allowances.
Qualifications and skills required: Requirements
Education: University masters degree in marketing, economics, agricultural economics, business management or related fields.
Experience: At least 5 years of working experience in private sector development with proven market linkages experience and proof of written work.
Knowledge and Skills:
o Knowledge of and experience with methods and techniques of value chain analysis, sub sector market analysis and market
o Knowledge in market access, business development and marketing trend analysis
o Familiarity with international trade dynamics
Other: Research skills, willingness to learn the local language, driver’s license, computer literate and Internet use. High level of maturity, willingness to coach other team members
education: 5
jobtype: 2
Starting date: As soon as possible
Deadline for submission of applications: 18 August 2005
Submit your applications to: Ms Britt Blomsma
Applications must be emailed to: mvanminnen@snvworld.org
Instructions to applicants: You can apply on-line through the following internet link:
http://www.snvworld.org/workingForSNV/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies
until August 18, 2005. Reference number: ZM 3403
A job description is available at: mvanminnen@snvworld.org
We are aware that there are some problems with the online recruitment system. In case you encounter difficulties during the filling out of the forms you may send your application letter and CV to mvanminnen@snvworld.org
We do not appreciate any commercial mediation based on this advertisement.
Follow up: 1
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 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.
Director of Recruitment +b
Posted by: Gayle Bass <ohr@dai.com>
Organization name: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Place of assignment:
Country of assignment: US
Job description: DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES, INC. (DAI)
is a global consulting firm providing economic development solutions to
governments, communities, and companies with projects in developing and
transitioning countries. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in the
DAI is searching for an experienced international development practitioner to lead the company’s effort to be a global leader in recruiting professionals to work on economic development projects and assignments worldwide. The Director will manage the Office of Recruitment and report to the Chief Operating Officer or his designee. The Director will prepare and execute the medium-term and annual operating plans and budget for the Office and supervise the professional and support staff assigned to the Office.
Responsibilities:
The Director of Recruitment is responsible for:
• Ensuring that all DAI proposals and projects are staffed with the best available personnel drawn from a global recruiting pool;
• Ensuring that candidates for consulting assignments with DAI are treated with courtesy, respect, and professionalism that reinforce DAI’s brand as an industry leading organization;
• Ensuring that DAI’s Operating Groups, Practices, and Service Units’ needs are understood and addressed with courtesy, respect, and professionalism;
• Ensuring that the contributions of the recruiting office to business acquisition are in line with corporate priorities and present candidate qualifications to earn maximum evaluation points;
• Ensuring that the processes and systems that support recruitment -- including compliance with all corporate standards, polices, and relevant regulations, the Recruitment Management System database, and internal training – are carried-out efficiently and effectively.
The Office of Recruitment is DAI’s principle point of contact with the consulting community. The Office maintains communication with the international development consulting community to ensure that DAI continues to be viewed as a premier firm for consulting opportunities. The Office participates on international career panels, represents DAI at career fairs, attends professional conferences, and coordinates consultant visits to DAI.
Qualifications and skills required: The successful
candidate will be a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, results-driven,
customer-service oriented individual who works well in a deadline driven,
multi-tasking environment. In addition, the Director will be comfortable in an
increasing information technology driven world and be willing to introduce
innovation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of DAI’s
recruiting function. The job will involve the management and mentoring of a
team of individuals in
education: 4
jobtype: 2
Starting date: 8/30/05
Salary range: 90K range
Deadline for submission of applications: 8/15/05
Submit your applications to: Office of Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: ohr@dai.com
Instructions to applicants: Level of responsibility
and salary will be commensurate with background and experience. Interested
candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: Development Alternatives,
Inc.
Please specify job title with your submission.
No phone inquiries accepted.
Follow up: 2
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 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.
Principle Development Specialist (Agriculture & Natural Resources) +b
Posted by: Gayle Bass <ohr@dai.com>
Organization name: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Place of assignment:
Country of assignment: US
Job description: Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) is an international consulting firm that implements projects worldwide in rural and agricultural development, natural resource management, credit and banking, private sector development, institutional development and information systems. DAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Principal Development Specialist (Natural Resource
Management Specialist) - The Natural Resources Practice Area of DAI’s Environment & Natural Resources Sector is seeking
to hire a full-time Principal Development Specialist for its team based at DAI
Headquarters in
DAI is seeking an individual who has strong professional credentials in natural resource management in developing countries, who is committed to a career in international development and who has already demonstrated his or her technical skills in this area.
Qualifications and skills required:
• Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline;
• 12 to
15 years experience, including at least 5 years working in developing countries
on natural resource-related activities.
Experience working in Latin America,
• Technical expertise including forestry, coastal resources, fisheries, wildlife management and related rural development activities. Candidates having addition experience in cross-cutting themes such as forging linkages with the private sector, decentralized governance and natural resource-based enterprise development (including tourism);
• Project management experience, hands-on experience using Geographical Information Systems preferred;
• Strong verbal and written communications skills in English, proficiency in Portuguese, French or Spanish preferred.
education: 6
jobtype: 2
Starting date: 8/20/05
Deadline for submission of applications: 8/25/05
Submit your applications to: Office of Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: ohr@dai.com
Instructions to applicants: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Development Alternatives, Inc. 7250 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814, Attn: Office of Human Resources or fax the information: (732-358-5072 or email: ohr@dai.com. No phone inquiries accepted.
Follow up: 2
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 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.
Global Security Manager (Operations Support) +b
Posted by: Gayle Bass <ohr@dai.com>
Organization name: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Place
of assignment:
Country of assignment: US
Job
description: Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) is a global consulting firm
providing social and economic development solutions to governments,
communities, and companies with projects in developing and transitioning
countries. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in the
The Global Security Manager will be responsible for overseeing the security of DAI’s project locations and staff. This individual will report to the Director of Operations Support and will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
==> Review the portfolio of DAI projects and locations to determine the level of security assessment to be completed.
==> Perform or outsource security assessments of DAI’s overseas operations.
==> Monitor the compliance with security procedures through periodic audits and visits to the field.
==> Ensure operational readiness through the development and delivery of training programs for specific staff or offices as required for the proper implementation of approved project security plans.
==> Maintain updated security policies and guidelines for DAI's overseas operations and ensure full implementation and compliance by its different offices.
==> Ensure that Home Office support systems are in place and operating effectively, including serving as the primary contact for our 24/7 crisis hotline.
==> Advise senior management regarding security issues.
Qualifications and skills required: Qualifications:
==> MA Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in the security field.
==> Minimum 7 years relevant experience.
==> An experienced manager and security expert with appropriate industry experience.
==> Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative, with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
==> Previous military or senior international civil police experience in developing, implementing and monitoring security plans and systems.
==> Experience implementing overseas security activities in coordination with USG, UN and/or host country security forces or security teams; preferably in the context of humanitarian operations
==> Knowledge of USAID and/or OFDA rules and regulations.
==> Strong communications skills and an ability to write clearly and concisely, as well as to make presentations to selected audiences and to represent DAI in a professional manner.
education: 4
jobtype: 2
Starting date: 9/1/05
Deadline for submission of applications: 8/30/05
Submit your applications to: Office of Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: ohr@dai.com
Instructions to applicants: MUST SPECIFY EXACT JOB TITLE WITH CV SUBMISSION
Level
of responsibility and salary commensurate with background and experience. Interested
candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Development Alternatives,
Inc.,
Follow up: 2
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 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.
Contracts Administrator (Pricing/Cost/Proposals) +b
Posted by: Gayle Bass <ohr@dai.com>
Organization name: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Place
of assignment:
Country of assignment: US
Job
description: Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI), a dynamic global consulting
firm located in
Responsibilities include: cost, pricing, proposal preparation, contract/subcontract negotiation, and cradle-to-grave contract admin. Req: BA/BS, preferably in Business, Finance, or Economics; 4-6 years exp. in federal contracts mgmt, preferably in a professional services environment; demonstrated knowledge of the FAR and FFP, T&M, CPFF, and IDIQ type contracts, strong spreadsheet & writing skills. Highly desirable: USAID or other int'l exp., knowledge of AIDAR, cost/price analysis required, grants, and/or commercial contracting. DAI offers a comprehensive benefits package and is conveniently located near metro station.
Qualifications and skills required: MUST SPECIFY EXACT JOB TITLE WITH CV SUBMISSION
Interested
candidates should send resume & salary requirements to DAI,
education: 4
jobtype: 2
Starting date: 9/1/05
Salary range: 60k - 70k range
Deadline for submission of applications: 8/25/05
Submit your applications to: Office of Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: ohr@dai.com
Follow up: 2
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 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.
Vice President (Agriculture & Natural Resources) +b
Posted by: Gayle Bass <ohr@dai.com>
Organization name: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Place
of assignment:
Country of assignment: US
Job
description: DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES, INC. (DAI) is a global consulting firm
providing economic development solutions to governments, communities, and
companies in developing and transitioning countries. Founded in 1970 and
headquartered in the
DAI is recruiting an experienced international development manager and leader to assume the role of Vice President for the Agriculture and Natural Resources Group. The Group Vice President is a profit center manager, overseeing four Practice Managers, a new business coordinator, and business manager. The practices in ANR include Water Resources, Natural Resources Management, Alternative Development, and Agriculture and Agribusiness. The Group VP reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Responsibilities:
The Group Vice President is a leader and senior manager in the DAI organizational structure. The Group is a profit center and has shared responsibility with the Business Development Unit for winning new business. The principal responsibilities of the Group Vice President are:
• Developing medium- and long-term strategic plans in line with DAI’s strategy for growth and geographic expansion of the Agriculture and Natural Resource lines of business.
• Preparing an annual operating plan and budget that supports new business development, thought leadership, professional career development, and profitability.
• Delivering results against short- and long-term operational and strategic goals.
• Providing leadership to group and
practice staff and consultants in the
• Ensuring that the Group’s activities and projects meet or exceed DAI’s ethical and quality standards.
• Actively participating in DAI’s Senior Management Team.
Qualifications and skills required:
• Advanced degree in related field; Ph.D., in a development or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the international development field, preferably in roles of increasing responsibility and breadth.
• Be a high-performing, self-motivated, entrepreneurial, results-driven, customer-service oriented individual who works well in a deadline driven, multi-tasking, cross-cultural business environment.
• Possess a deep knowledge of the international economic development field, with a special knowledge of agricultural and natural resources.
• Have direct experience in implementing and managing projects financed by USAID.
• Have considerable experience managing in a for-profit business, including P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in the management of large diverse teams including technical experts.
• Experienced in managing, developing, and mentoring managers.
• Ability to energize staff at all levels.
education: 4
jobtype: 2
Starting date: 9/1/05
Deadline for submission of applications: 8/30/05
Submit your applications to: Office of Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: ohr@dai.com
Instructions to applicants: MUST SPECIFY EXACT JOB TITLE WITH CV SUBMISSION
Salary
will be commensurate with background and experience. Interested candidates
should send a resume and cover letter to: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Attn.: Office of Human Resources or fax: (732) 358-5072 or e-mail: ohr@dai.com
No phone inquiries accepted.
Follow up: 1
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 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.
Roster of Potential Long Term Consultants
for Integrated Diamond Management Future Programs in
Posted by: Geri Critchley
MSI
(www.msiworldwide.com) is interested
in building its consultant database with potential long-term candidates to
fulfill future needs of the Integrated Diamond Management and Policy (IDMP) Program
in
Program Overview
The USAID/MSI partnership has worked with the GOSL and other donors to develop a new paradigm for diamond mining, which would empower miners and diggers to achieve greater economic benefit from diamond mining and to have a greater role in managing the diamonds.
The IDMP Program yokes policy reform at the national and local levels with grassroots participation in the policy process and in-depth field sites through the Peace Diamond Alliance (PDA). A central priority is developing a favorable environment for a clean diamond trade and for integrating community concerns into the process. It focuses both on positive incentives to increase the proportion of mining and marketing enterprises engaged in the formal sector and on improving the capacity of the GOSL to regulate the industry and enforce its laws.
Illustrative Roles and Responsibilities:
* Develop, implement, and adjust MSI's strategy in supporting the Peace Diamond Alliance, Integrated Diamond Management and Policy agenda;
* Assess local developments and consider strategic or tactical revisions that may be necessary to take advantage of emerging opportunities and mitigate risks to the program;
* Develop, monitor, and ensure completion of annual work plans;
* Ability to fully manage in-country activities under the IDMP program including finances, procurement and other administrative requirements;
* Manage
field staff and international and local short-term technical assistance in
* Effectively manage relationships with the client, USAID;
* Effectively manage in-country partner relations, especially with the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Traditional Leaders, and civil society;
* Experience in monitoring and reporting in a manner that USAID is accustomed to;
* Grants management;
* In country donor coordination;
* Assist in raising funds to support the effectiveness of the PDA;
If qualified and interested in being included in the roster of potential candidates for future LONG TERM positions for this project, please email a cover letter and resume to: gcritchley@msi-inc.com AND aeisenstein@msi-inc.com
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 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.
Plan
Introduction
Plan Timor Leste is implementing early childhood care and development in homes, community centers and schools run by mothers and caregivers and the government for children below 6 years old. The home and center-based project aims to set up crèches or play groups that will be run by mothers/volunteers who will receive training from experts in the field of child development and child and maternal health and safe motherhood. The project is set up to cover 3 phases; the preparatory, pilot and replication phases. The school based projects are run under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Plan extends support to both the ECCD Unit of the government as well as pre-schools in covered communities through curriculum development and review, training of trainers, teachers and monitoring of teachers’ application of teaching methodologies.
General Objective of the Project
To provide opportunities for the essential development of children under 6 years old through training of teachers, parents, caregivers, youth, leaders and community volunteers so that they acquire and develop the knowledge and skills required in the stimulation of early childhood.
Major Responsibilities:
Ø Promote ECCD and facilitate community ownership of the project
Ø Provide technical support in the areas of teachers’ training, care giver education, curriculum review and production of play arts and learning materials
Ø Continuously liaise and network with GOs, NGOs and other related organizations for information exchange and dissemination
Ø Form and meet regularly with the national coordinating committee as well as district project committees for home-based projects as part of capacity building structures that will manage the project
Ø Prepare Project Proposals for grant funding and prepare annual budget requirements
Ø Conduct training needs assessment for staff and project implementers
Ø Develop training modules/curriculum/learning materials based on assessed needs
Ø Facilitate workshops and trainings for Plan staff, partner staff, teachers, parents, playgroup leaders, children and youth
Ø Monitor and report on project progress and accomplishments to donors and relevant agencies
Ø Work with the technical and program staff for monitoring and evaluation of projects
Selection Criteria:
Essential
· Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (most likely in Child Psychology or Child Development)
· Experience in management and implementation of Early Childhood Education programs
· Sound understanding of community development approach
· Experience in designing ECCD programs, training and producing teaching aids and learning materials
· Computer literate (Word and Excel)
· Fluency in written and spoken English
· Experience of working in cross cultural settings
· Willingness and ability to travel to remote communities
Desirable:
· Post graduate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Psychology
· Experience in mentoring and building capacity of colleagues
· Ability to communicate in Tetun or Bahasa
Base Location : Plan Timor Leste Country Office in Dili with frequent field work
Terms and Conditions:
Salary: USD 28,800. per annum, or net of $ 24,000 as $4,800 tax would be deducted
Lodging will be provided at a cost of $150. per month
Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:30 with Saturday work, whenever necessary
Leave: 12 work days for annual and 12 work days for sick leave
Probationary Period: Subject to a three-month satisfactory performance
Interested candidates please send CV following with covering letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the position to:
Plan
or e-mail to: aro.ro@plan-international.org
Closing date is 19 August 2005
“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.”
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 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.
Job Opportunities from ADB +b
Posted by: Asian Development Bank
Do you want to improve the
lives of people in
At the Asian Development Bank, we are seeking highly qualified and enthusiastic young people to join our Young Professionals (YP) Program.
The YP program will expose you to new experiences, hone your expertise, and broaden your understanding of international development operations.
You are eligible for the program, if you
§ are a citizen of an ADB member country (see http://www.adb.org/about/members.asp)
§ hold at least a master's degree with good academic record and advanced training in finance and other development fields relevant to ADB's work, or a PhD degree in economics
§ are proficient in written and spoken English
§ are not more than 32 years of age upon joining ADB (born on or after 1 August 1973)
§ have gained several years of international experience working in areas related to ADB operations
§ are able to work with others of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
ADB's
headquarters is in
Please send the completed personal history form (available on-line) and your CV to: Yp-info@adb.org quoting Ref. No. EXT-PS05-147(17)-BPHR-PP and job title on subject line. Only short listed candidates will be notified. Applications must be received by 31 August 2005, 5:00 PM (Manila time). Find out more about ADB’s YP Program at http://www.adb.org/Employment/ypp.asp.
Find out more about ADB and its mission at www.adb.org
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5 Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net
1) Gender Justice Specialist
/ UNIFEM /
date: August 12, 2005.
DESCRIPTION: