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There are 6 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Quick Impact Project Program Manager +b
Message 2 - Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist +b
Message 3 - Program Director –
Message 4 - Director of Communications
and Outreach, PADF
Message 5 - HR Consultant (Based in
Message 6 - 14 Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net
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Quick Impact Project Program Manager +b
Posted by: Alicia Biosca
Organization name: International Organization for Migration
Place
of assignment:
Country of assignment: AF
Job
description: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in
• Directly manage all QIP staff in the
• Be the direct point of contact for the Donor, Government Agencies, and other organizations for the program.
• Be required to come up with creative solutions to enable work to go forward given the security situation of the country.
• Be directly responsible for the management and growth of the program.
Qualifications and skills required: Candidates should have an educational background in engineering and management with experience working with infrastructure projects in post-conflict countries. Experience in managing multi-million dollar programs and funding from USAID is a must. Experience working with the military is a plus.
education: 4
jobtype: 2
Starting date: February 2006
Salary range: The position will be compensated at P4 on the UN scale for professionals.
Deadline for submission of applications: 23 January 2006
Submit your applications to: Alicia Biosca
Applications must be emailed to: applications@iomkabul.net
Instructions to applicants: Please send a covering letter and your updated CV.
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.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist +b
Posted by: Christopher Carver
Organization name: Social Impact, Inc.
Country of assignment: RW
Job description:
Social Impact, a partner of CHF International, is seeking a Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) Specialist for the Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Program
(CHAMP), headquartered in
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Help train, provide technical guidance, and provide facilitative supervision to CHAMP grantees in CHAMP data planning, collection, recording and reporting requirements.
•Work
in collaboration with CHAMP grantees to help ensure that annual work plans
reflect and state the appropriate
•Assist with compiling and analyzing data on the program indicators, reporting on the findings, and interpreting their program implications.
•Assist with implementation and oversight of the M&E component of program activities, including but not limited to assessments of data quality, assessments of institutional capacity and special studies
•Work in collaboration with CHAMP staff and grantees to help ensure quality data are collected, reported and used to manage the program.
•Travel within country to carry out the duties above.
Qualifications and skills required:
•Minimum of 24 months of experience planning, monitoring, evaluating and/or assessing projects/programs required, with preference for experience with both quantitative and qualitative methods.
•Experience
preferred in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on HIV/AIDS programs
(especially prior experience with
•Good analytical and facilitation skills required.
•Knowledge of principles and approaches to monitoring and evaluation of programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods required.
•Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
•An understanding of NGO and community-based HIV/AIDS programs.
•Experience with gender analysis desired.
•Prior
working experience in
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
•Must
be available and willing to travel for several days at a time to field sites
outside
Education
•A bachelors degree in a relevant field required (e.g., public planning, management, social science, health or economics) with a higher level degree preferred in a related field (e.g. community health, public health, social science).
•Training desired in monitoring and evaluation, with an emphasis on one or more of the following: PEPFAR, USAID system, MAP, TRAC, and/or service delivering data.
Language Skills
•Must be fluent in English.
•Must be able to work professionally in French and Kinyarwanda.
Working Conditions
Able to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard for extended periods of time. Able to travel and stay in rural areas. No relocation allowance offered.
education: 4
jobtype: 2
Starting date: March 1, 2006
Deadline for submission of applications: January 9, 2006
Submit your applications to: Carolyn Barnes
Applications must be emailed to: recruit_si@yahoo.com
Instructions to applicants: Candidates who meet the criteria should a resume, letter of application which includes recent salary history, and names and contact numbers of four work references to recruit_si@yahoo.com. A short-list of candidates will be selected for interviews. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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.
Program Director
–
Posted by: hrrec@chfinternational.org
Organization name: CHF International
Place of assignment:
Country of assignment: US
Job description: The Program Director will direct
the implementation and oversee all management aspects of a new HIV/AIDS program
in one province in
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Oversee the management of the overall program by supervising the technical and administrative staff in country.
§ Ensure that program goals and objectives are met within the agreed upon time-frame and budget.
§ Ensure that program activities and operations are consistent with the scope of the grant and in full compliance with USG rules and regulations and governing contracts.
§ Monitor progress toward meeting objectives and make program design corrections as needed.
§ Maintain collaborative relations with other partners, the host government, and the donor.
§ Ensure coordination of efforts with all partners implementing similar activities in the province.
§ Report progress and major issues periodically to headquarters and the donor.
§ Take into account issues of sustainability in program implementation.
§ Provide technical and programmatic leadership to a diverse group of stakeholders, including local NGOs, community-based groups, and public and private sector counterparts.
§ Meet donor reporting requirements.
§ Train local staff to build capacity and to transfer skills in all aspects of program implementation, M&E, and financial management.
§ Ensure high standards in meeting financial management accountability.
§ Conduct project visits as deemed necessary.
§ Regular attendance is required
The duties listed above are not inclusive of all your duties at CHF International. CHF reserves the right to change and update position descriptions at any time.
Qualifications and skills required: QUALIFICATIONS
§ Personnel and office management experience, including management, training and development of local staff.
§ Strong commitment to team management approach and demonstrated program management skills.
§ Substantial community development and mobilization experience.
§ Experience working with USAID on large-scale programs, including knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures.
§ Experience working with indigenous NGOs.
§ Strong ability to communicate cross-culturally.
§ Good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with staff, donor partners and government leaders at all levels.
§ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation and administrative abilities.
§ High degree of flexibility and adaptability.
§ Must be able to travel independently
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Masters Degree in Public Health, International Development Management or related field and/or 5-10 years experience managing a complex HIV/AIDS or development program in a developing country context, preferably in Africa, and superior oral and writing skills to provide quality control and management functions
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Able to read and interpret documents, and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively. English fluency required; local language capabilities a plus.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic skills and able to perform job specific mathematics.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Able to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard, for extended periods of time.
education: 5
jobtype: 2
Deadline for submission of applications: March 15, 2006
Submit your applications to: Global Staffing
Applications must be emailed to: hrrec@chfinternational.org
Instructions to applicants: Please submit cover letter and resume/CV to hrrec@chfinternational.org
Please include the job title in the subject line of the email.
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
Communications and Outreach, PADF
Posted by: Sandra Charlotin-Guerrier <scharlotin@padfhaiti.org>
Organization name: Pan American Development Foundation
Place of assignment:
Country of assignment: HT
Job description: 1. Job Title
1. Director
of Communications and Outreach, PADF
Directs the Foundation’s
institutional efforts for internal and external communications strategies for PADF’s
2. Job Location and Period of Employment
5. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Designs comprehensive institutional communications plans and programs, in conjunction with local PADF management and the PADF/W Director of Communications and Outreach, taking into consideration institutional image, message and positioning, mission, goals, priorities and accomplishments, the relationship between institutional communications and marketing, and the specific marketing objectives of key local and international Foundation programs.
• Develops outreach to new and current constituencies and partners, including locally-represented international donors, the GOH, NGOs, Inter-American agencies, OAS technical offices and Missions, etc. through materials, regular and special visits, delegations, testifying before key committees, etc. Directs specific activities to support PADF’s communications strategies, including but not limited to managing process and developing content for institutional publications, organizational database, annual report, photo archive, informational materials, and the Website.
• Develops and maintains a strategic communication plan in coordination with the PADF/W Director of Communications and Outreach, through which a consistent and appropriate content-based image is conveyed to a variety of audiences and which allows for sufficient flexibility to accommodate the diverse needs and activities of the Foundation.
• Assures quality and appropriateness of institutional marketing/communications activities, whether internally or externally produced.
• Provides strategic communications counsel to the PADF/Haiti Management Team and provides guidance to and coordination with its programs in the implementation of institutional communications and marketing strategies.
• Manages special short-term projects, such as events, conferences, and other special PADF activities.
• Represents PADF through presentations in local forums, attendance at key meetings, representation at donor meetings, etc.
• Establishes news media plan, including media contact lists, regular conversations with reporters, pitching newsworthy PADF projects to reporters, rapid response agreements with local and regional TV, radio and print news outlets, design appeals during disasters; scripts for radio and TV, and immigrant databases for donations, and develop paid media plan, such as paid spots on radio, TV, and in newspapers, as appropriate.
• Organizes press conferences and press releases on program updates and accomplishments, ceremonies, inaugurations, delegation visits.
• Writes regular columns on items relevant to PADF mission with support from staff
• Coordinates surveys, evaluations and assessments of external communications activities in order to determine the effectiveness of the PADF’s communications plans and programs.
• Provides planning, budgeting, human resources administration and leadership for communications functions of the Foundation.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.
• Manages relevant consultants and contracts to carry out the communications functions.
• Performs other tasks not specifically listed herein but which may be required to address special needs of PADF.
Qualifications and skills required: 3. Minimum knowledge requirements
a) Education required - Level and field of study:
College degree and appropriate work experience;
b) Years and type of practical experience required:
Minimum of five years experience developing and managing strategic communications with key donor, nonprofit, governmental stakeholders, and the general public.
c) Language proficiency required:
Native or near native writing and speaking fluency in French and Haitian Créole, very good English language communication skills.
4. Work Skills Required:
• Ability to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate strategic communications plans, programs, and activities for PADF Haiti based on PADF’s strategic and operational plans.
• Ability to develop and utilize effectively content-based information regarding PADF Haiti
• Knowledge of strategic communications and marketing concepts, principles, methodologies, and techniques, and demonstrated ability to apply in practice.
• Strong
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with
a wide range of constituencies in
• Ability to provide effective advice and counsel on strategic communications issues and to exercise effective judgment.
• Ability to develop and deliver oral presentations and written materials for a variety of audiences and multiple venues.
• Strong writing and editing skills in required languages.
• Ability to work in conjunction with PADF professional project staff and consultants to successfully manage project goals and activities.
education: 4
jobtype: 2
Starting date: Immediate
Salary range: Commensurate with experience and job history
Deadline for submission of applications: 31 Dec 2005
Submit your applications to: Ms. Sandra Charlotin
Applications must be emailed to: scharlotin@padfhaiti.org
Instructions to applicants: Email applications preferred. Ms. Sandra Charlotin is the PADF/Haiti Human Resources Manager
Follow up: 2
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.
HR
Consultant (Based in
Posted by: Tiamta Prasai
Plan
Plan, is an international humanitarian, child centered community development organization without religious, political or governmental affiliation. Plan’s vision is a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity.
Plan today is one of the world’s largest child centered community development organizations, committed to the well being of children and to support the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Plan does not tolerate child abuse and is an equal opportunity employer.
Plan
in
HR Consultant
(Based in
Reporting
directly to the Country Director, the HR consultant is responsible for
Development of HR strategy for Plan
Major Responsibilities:
· Develop a “Human Resource Strategy” including the HR Operational Plan (covering 5 years) for Plan Bangladesh in line with its approved Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and Country Program Outline (CPOs); while taking into consideration the existing HR systems and works (i.e. Competency based JD development and its use etc.) of the organization
· Build capacity of the HR Department, especially in the following area
- Executing strategy – (i.e. becoming Strategic Partner)
- Building efficient infrastructure – (i.e. becoming Administrative Expert)
- Increasing employee commitment and capability – (i.e. becoming Employee Champion) and
- In managing transformation and change – (i.e. becoming a Change Agent)
Qualifications:
Education: university graduate, preferably with a master’s degree or related experience
Work experience: Minimum 8-10 years HR Related work experience at
the management level. Professional HR qualification preferred.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
The person should have knowledge, skills, experience of:
· developing HR Strategy, specially Development Organizations where participatory/consultative decision making process is practiced
· developing HR operational/implementation and management plan
· capacity building for HR professional by coaching, mentoring and responding to the needs of employees
· Human resource management and practices (in development organizations)
· Human resources development theory and practices
· Employees’ Learning and Motivation aspect in the work place
· Implication of effect on changes in human resources and change management
· Gender and Child right issues in the organizational context.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills and willingness to learn another language
Closing date: December 31, 2005
Interested candidates please send resume with covering letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the position to:
Plan
House # CWN (B) 14, Road # 35
Gulshan –
2, Dhaka 1212,
or e-mail to:
narayan.rajbangshi@plan-international.org
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.
If you are interested to know more about Plan International please visit our website: www.plan-international.org
“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.
14 Job Vacancies from AWID Resource Net
1) Gender Adviser / UNFPA /
December 30, 2005.
BACKGROUND:
One
of the root causes of the spread of HIV/AIDs in
Among
the CP expected results are: the creation of an enabling environment through
policies, programmes and resources allocation for gender
equality and women's empowerment; and the effective implementation and
enforcement of various laws and legislation aimed at gender equity/equality and
protecting women from violence. These results will contribute to the attainment
of all three outcomes of the 2006-2010 UN Development Assistance Framework
(UNDAF) which is focused on combating the AIDS pandemic in
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
It is in this context, UNFPA wishes to strengthen national capacity for gender mainstreaming by making available to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, the services of a Gender Adviser for a period of two years. Under the supervision of the UNFPA Representative, the following will constitute the main tasks of the Gender Adviser:
- Strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of the Ministry for gender mainstreaming.
- Develop the capacity of the Ministry to review major national and sectoral policies, programmes and national laws and legislation to ensure that gender perspectives are integrated and assist the Ministry to address any possible gaps.
- Undertake an evaluation of the current National Gender Action Plan and assist the Ministry to formulate a new Action Plan.
- In consultation with other relevant ministries, advise the Ministry to develop an action plan for advocacy and awareness raising activities at the national and community levels to sensitize the public on how gender inequality is driving the AIDS pandemic in the country (with the aim of promoting behavior change in this regard) and to increase resource allocation for gender equality and women's empowerment programmes. Guide and oversee the organization of some of these activities for the Ministry and ensure support to the implementation of such activities by various other stakeholders.
- Advocate, liaise and coordinate action with concerned key national networks of NGOs/CBOs, including the Parliamentarians for Women's Health to improve information on and access to reproductive health services for women and girls.
- Closely liaise with UNFPA and other UN agencies, including the RC's Office and provide advice for gender mainstreaming in the work of the UN agencies, and consult/liaise with other development partners to facilitate information sharing, coordination of efforts and to avoid duplication.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
- Masters Degree in the Social Sciences;
- At least 7 years of work experience in policy formulation particularly in the area of gender mainstreaming and women's empowerment;
- Strong analytical capacity;
- Ability to work in multicultural settings;
- Familiarity with UN development programmes and working methods including UNFPA's mandate/agenda;
- Excellent knowledge and writing skills in English.
- Fully conversant with WORD and other relevant computer applications.
SEE FULL DESCRIPTION AT:
http://www.unfpa.org/about/employment/va-fpa-093-2005.htm
HOW TO APPLY:
A duly completed United Nations Personal History (P.11) form found on UNFPA website: www.unfpa.org should be submitted by e-mail To: (va-093@unfpa.org) addressed to UNFPA Recruitment; Staffing Branch. Candidates must quote the vacancy announcement number: VA/FPA/093/2005.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 30 DECEMBER 2005.
Website: http://www.unfpa.org/about/employment/va-fpa-093-2005.htm
2) National Coordinator / UNIFEM
Asia-Pacific and
Vientiane, Lao PDR / Closing date: January 19, 2006.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate, monitor and provide overall technical inputs to the partners for implementation of project activities in Lao PDR to ensure the gender and rights-based approach of the project.
- Manage and implement project activities to ensure synergy and results;
- Promote the project’s conceptual framework among agencies and organizations beyond the project partners for expanded support;
- Manage programme resources and administration to ensure accountability;
- Liaise with partner organizations(national/international) on programme implementation;
- Track, monitor and evaluate Programme results in Lao PDR and ensure documentation, including timely financial and narrative reporting to UNIFEM Regional office (monthly updates and six monthly reporting).
- Recruit and monitor project consultants;
- Maintain regular communication and
consultation with the Regional Advisor/ Programme
Manager,
- Support the Regional Advisor/Programme Manager in developing and implementing the regional/global components for the Programme.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A post-graduate degree or extensive work experience in a relevant discipline;
- At least three years of experience on gender issues, and an interest and/or experience in relation to women’s human rights and migration issues.
- Experience working with the UN, governments, international organizations or NGOs.
- Strong communication and advocacy skills.
- Leadership and management skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
TO APPLY:
Kindly send your applications to:
Ms. Rachel Conejos
Administrative Assistant
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
5th flr, UN Building,
Fax: + (662) 280 6030
Email: (rachel@unifem-eseasia.org)
CLOSING DATE: 19 JANUARY 2006.
Website: http://unifem-eseasia.org/recruit/REC_UF_LOA_MIG_051209.htm
3) Project Manager, Trafficking in Persons Project / The Pan American
Development Foundation /
December 31, 2005.
THE ORGANIZATION:
The
Pan American Development Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization
that creates public-private partnerships to assist the least advantaged people
in Latin America and the
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
Project Manager is the senior officer of the TIP program and reports to and is
evaluated by the PADF Program Director in
- Overseeing the management of the TIP program, including supervision
of the TIP Coordinator and PADF staff and partner staff assigned to the TIP project, assisting them in completing their assignments, and ensuring that the project is implemented and managed to the highest standards;
- Developing the work plan in conjunction with project staff, and ensuring its timely and cost-effective implementation;
- Coordinating the activities of working group(s) and/or task force(s) charged with lobbying and advocating for the adoption of legislation that criminalizes the trafficking of persons;
- Overseeing all program activities, coordinating the program’s four components with implementation partners and grantees and particularly the guiding, strengthening, and funding of local and international groups working with TIP;
- Supervising contacts with GOH and GODR elected and appointed officials, as appropriate, and maintaining the highest ethical and technical standards when dealing with contacts;
- Ensuring that all technical and financial reports are well done and delivered on time;
- Reporting frequently to concerned USAID officials and maintaining regular contact with the USAID/Haiti CTO and the Human Rights Officer of the U.S. Embassy;
- Coordinating with other bilateral and/or multilateral donors who have an interest in the campaign against Trafficking In Persons on both sides on the Haiti-D.R. border;
- Assuring the timely preparation and submission to USAID and PADF/Washington of all technical and financial reports indicated in the RFA;
- Seeking opportunities for program expansion
through new funding, preparing follow-on proposals in
This is NOT an ''expat'' position.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Haitian origin preferred;
- Haitian experience necessary;
- English at near native level necessary; French or Créole necessary, the other a strong asset.
- Must have at least five years project management experience in developing country or equivalent.
- Must be familiar with USAID regs.
- Must have high level of administration and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to interact with all types of people, from Presidents to exploited children.
TO APPLY:
Applications must be emailed to Sandra Charlotin-Guerrier at: (scharlotin@padfhaiti.org) and copied to: (eleopold@padf.org). Put ''TIP Application--Your Name'' in Subject line.
LAST DAY TO APPLY: DECEMBER 31, 2005.
Website: http://www.padf.org
(cross-posted from http://www.idealist.org)
4) Executive Director / Global Rights /
POSITION SUMMARY:
Global
Rights is an international human rights advocacy group based in
Based in the
The Executive Director is supported by a committed Board, and he or she must have the ability to energize, motivate and guide the staff and the Board members together to fulfill the mission of Global Rights. As the line executive of an international organization, the Executive Director is responsible for the global coordination and implementation of Global Rights’ mission, overseeing its day-to-day operations, global fundraising and programmatic operations, including determining operating policy, coordinating organizational activities, media, government and business relations around the world.
She
or he will be the public voice of Global Rights with government officials and
fundraisers in the
She
or he will be a confident, articulate and assertive spokesperson working with the
leadership of sister human rights organizations in the
TO APPLY:
Please send nominations and applications to the recruiters at
Phillips Oppenheim: Sarah James and G. Angela Henry via:
(sjames@phillipsoppenheim.com).
Applications should include a succinct cover letter detailing your interest in the position, current salary, availability to start and resume. All information will be held in the strictest confidence.
5) Faculty position in Gender and
Women’s Studies /
Oberlin, OH, USA / Closing date: February 15, 2006.
DESCRIPTION:
The Gender and Women's Studies (GAWS) Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a non-continuing sabbatical replacement faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences.