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There are 6 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Senior Manager Portfolio Performance
Message 2 - Communication Advisor, Maternal
Child Health and Nutrition Program +b
Message 3 - Development Specialist /
Sr. Development Specialist (AAPA) +b
Message 4 - 35 New Vacancies from Execsearches.com
Message 5 - 11 Microfinance Vacancies from Microfinance Gateway
Message 6 - 62 Job Vacancies from Idealist.org
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Senior Manager Portfolio Performance
Measurement and Monitoring +b
Posted by: Alessandra Meylan <ameylan@gaingeneva.org
Organization
name: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Place
of assignment:
Country
of assignment: CH
Job
description: Main Tasks and responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Manager -- Portfolio Performance Measurement and Monitoring (PMM) – defines, manages and operationalizes GAIN’s PMM strategies for all Programs. The Senior Manager will be responsible for setting up the systems and processes to embed performance-based management in the day-to-day operations of GAIN. They will also be responsible for developing indicators, frameworks and tools (especially surveys to determine coverage) that will define and facilitate implementation of performance metrics that integrate the operational perspectives with monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management. Responsibilities will also include developing the methods and systems of data validity and performance/evidence based decision processes as well as building institutional capacity within and outside GAIN and facilitating reporting to the GAIN Board. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for managing all GAIN human and financial resources dedicated to PMM.
Specific Functions Include:
•Develops a PMM framework for GAIN,
•Designs approaches and tools that will facilitate the collection, analysis and presentation of powerful performance information, building on and informing grant making processes;
•Collaborates with GAIN staff to translate approaches to performance management into processes and practical tools that resonate with program management realities;
•Analyzes,
designs and disseminates good practices from each of the GAIN countries
•Makes the good practices available on the GAIN website for review and discussion.
•Ensures
the knowledge platform aspect of the GAIN website
•Fosters cooperation, transparency and a dynamic exchange of useful information;
•Ensures integration of institutional performance measures into overall performance metrics for GAIN;
•Identifies
institutions in Asia, Africa and
•Identifies and manages projects and staff linked to the GAIN PMM framework;
•Regularly presents PMM reports to the GAIN Board of Directors;
•Participates in GAIN management and program groups;
•Collaborates with other agencies involved in delivering programs aimed at reducing micronutrient malnutrition to develop common approaches to PMM;
•Provides technical assistance as required by GAIN recipients and partners;
•Provides information for GAIN communications activities relating to PMM.
Qualifications and skills required: Competences:
a)strategic thinking, capable of fusing business model execution with corporate strategies in framing the rigorous performance metrics that advance GAIN’s capacity to perform and demonstrate value in its Programs;
b)taking leadership, ability to focus on GAIN’s goals and synergize program staff around the importance of performance assessment, enabling the organization to project an image of competence and effectiveness;
c)works well in a team, ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
d)up to
date, sound knowledge base, concerning the
measurement of nutrition and public health outcomes and indicators, and
fully conversant with nutrition interventions of all kinds
Experience - at least ten years work experience in the nutrition field, with a strong focus on operations research, program management and evaluation.
Duration- the post is for a three year period commencing the first quarter of 2005.
Remuneration- the salary and benefits will be commensurate with the level of the candidate. The post will be hired by the GAIN Foundation, a Swiss based NGO.
Education:
6
Jobtype:
4
Starting
date: 1st quarter of 2005
Deadline
for submission of applications: 8 March 2005
Submit your applications to: Alessandra Meylan
Applications must be emailed to: ameylan@gaingeneva.org
Follow
up: 2
IMPORTANT NOTE: 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.
Communication
Advisor, Maternal Child Health and Nutrition Program +b
Posted by: Amy Pearson <apearson@manoffgroup.com
Organization name: The Manoff Group, Inc.
Place of assignment: Ramallah, West Bank
Country of assignment: US
Job description: Overall Responsibilities:
In close coordination other members of the project management team, the Communication Advisor will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working to achieve the Program's Strategic Objectives related to improved and sustained health service provision and use. Overall, the Communication Advisor will have primary responsibility for assuring the development, implementation and technical oversight of a comprehensive communication component that will work within the overall program strategy and activities. The component will include advocacy, behavior change communication strategies and programming and developing the capacity of the technical officers in the field offices. Therefore, the advisor will develop and manage communications activities in fixed health facilities, within the community and through various mass media.
Key Responsibilities:
•Participate in a thorough review of existing information on provider as well as consumer behaviors related to MCHN, as well as additional information-gathering and behavior testing to determine the specific practices to promote.
•Provide technical leadership for the development and implementation of a program-wide communication strategy, assuring the effective integration of communication into program activities
•Identify and manage short-term technical assistance for the communication activities.
•Work with the Capacity Building Unit to assess provider/community needs in BCC, including training;
•Work with the Research,
Monitoring and Evaluation staff to contribute to the design, oversight and
effective use of a monitoring & evaluation system
Qualifications and skills required:
•Advanced degree in Communications, or a related field in behavioral sciences or health, and a minimum of 10 years of program experience in communication implementation and management.
•Excellent management and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage and scale-up large programs
•Demonstrated qualities of being proactive, productive, and able to work quickly and efficiently
•Strong leadership skills, ability to work effectively in a team, and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
•Proven track record of designing and implementing innovative, results-oriented communication programs.
•Good understanding of strategic behavior change communication principles and practices
•Good experience in designing and managing qualitative research
•Ability to operate in a culturally-appropriate manner in a developing country setting
•Knowledge of marketing, advertising, and brand management and the skills available in the private sector
•Demonstrated ability to form strong public/ private sector partnerships for communications
•Willing to travel and work
in the West Bank and
Highly Desirable:
•Field experience in West
Bank and
•Knowledge of Arabic
education: 5
Jobtype: 2
Deadline for
submission of applications: March 15, 2005
Submit your applications to:
Amy Pearson
Applications must be emailed to: apearson@manoffgroup.com
Instructions to applicants:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Amy Pearson
Follow up: 2
IMPORTANT NOTE: 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.
Development
Specialist / Sr. Development Specialist (AAPA) +b
Posted by: Gayle Bass <ohr@dai.com
Organization name: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Place of assignment:
Country of assignment: US
Job description:
Agriculture and Natural Resources Development Specialist /
Senior Development Specialist
Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) an international consulting firm specializing in rural and agricultural development, environmental policy and management, credit and banking, enterprise development, institutional development and information systems is recruiting for the following full-time position. DAI is an equal opportunity employer.
Development Specialist/ Senior Development Specialist:
DAI’s Agriculture and Agribusiness Practice Area (AAPA) is seeking a well-organized, self-motivated individual to serve as a development staff member in the home office, specializing in technical areas related to agribusiness development. The preferred candidate will have worked at least 5 years in a food industry-related business, and will be familiar with the various parts of the wholesale and retail supply chains. The Agribusiness Specialist will be responsible for: identifying new business opportunities for DAI, developing client relations, undertaking short-term technical assignments (half time), managing and writing competitive proposals (quarter time), and providing technical backstopping and management oversight for existing projects (quarter time).
Level of
responsibility and salary commensurate with background and experience. Interested candidates should send resume and cover
letter to: Development Alternatives, Inc.,
Qualifications and skills required: Qualifications:
• Master’s or Ph. D. level degree in agricultural economics or international food business-related field required;
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the food production and marketing industry, including 2-3 years resident overseas experience to qualify for Development Specialist;
• Minimum 12 years of experience including, including 5 years resident overseas experience to qualify for Senior Development Specialist
• Knowledge of and experience with the intricacies of the USAID Request for Proposal process, procedures and regulations;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines, work effectively as part of a team under considerable pressure;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write quickly, clearly and persuasively on a variety of technical subjects;
• Fluency in one or more foreign languages preferred: Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
Education: 5
Jobtype: 2
Starting date: February 28,
2005
Deadline for
submission of applications: March 28, 2005
Submit your applications to:
Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: ohr@dai.com
Instructions to applicants:
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Development
Alternatives, Inc.,
MUST REFERENCE JOB TITLE
WITH CV SUBMISSION
Follow up: 2
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.
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11 Microfinance Vacancies from Microfinance Gateway
NOTE: The Microfinance Gateway cannot process applications for the positions advertised. You must contact the organization offering the position to express your interest.
Offered by: QED Group, LLC
Probable closing date: March 25, 2005
Distance Education Specialist (Overseas Placement Program),
Offered by: Asociacion Nacional Ecumenica de Desarrollo (ANED)
Probable closing date: March 25, 2005
Enterprise Risk Manager,
Offered by: National Cooperative Bank Development Corporation (NCBDC)
Probable closing date: March 26, 2005
Financial/Loan Officer,
Offered by: First Nations Oweesta Corporation (OWEESTA)
Probable closing date: March 26, 2005
Group Lending
Offered by: Opportunity Microfinance Bank (OMB)
Probable closing date: March 25, 2005
Individual Lending
Offered by: Opportunity Microfinance Bank (OMB)
Probable closing date: March 25, 2005
Long Term Technical
Offered by: African Development Bank/National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)
Probable closing date: March 18, 2005
Market Research Specialist (Overseas Placement Program),
Offered by: Programa de Estudios y Apoyo a la Produccion (PEAP) Foncresol
Probable closing date: March 25, 2005
Micro-Credit Program Director, AREGAK,
Offered by: UMCOR
Probable closing date: March 25, 2005
Technical Assistance Coordinator,
Offered by: First Nations Oweesta Corporation (OWEESTA)
Probable closing date: March 26, 2005
Underwriter,
Offered by: National Cooperative Bank Development Corporation (NCBDC)
Probable closing date: March 26, 2005
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