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There are 7 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Pakistan Economic Growth Program Evaluation Consultant +b

Message 2 - Senior Human Rights Advisor +b

Message 3 - International Senior Advisor Collaborative Forest Management +b

Message 4 - Democracy and Governance Specialist – Associate/Sr. Associate +b

Message 5 - Project Manager +b

Message 6 - Horticulture Research and Extension Manager +b

Message 7 - Job Vacancies from Microfinance Gateway

Pakistan Economic Growth Program Evaluation Consultant +b

Posted by: Recruitment

Name of company or organization : MSI

Place of Assignment :  Pakistan  

Job description : Background: The Pakistan Economic Growth Program Evaluation (PEGED) is a USAID/Pakistan funded activity. PEGED has the assignment to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of USAID’s Economic Growth (EG) portfolio to assess the relevance, impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of its projects and to inform the development of a new five-year strategy and innovative managerial approaches to applying managing for results to the portfolio. This will include evaluating eight projects, preparing a summary evaluation report, designing three new projects for Competitiveness, Women’s Economic Empowerment and Energy, reviewing other design efforts, synthesizing the designs into a program and procurable documents, and conceptualizing an activity to encourage economic applied research. See the attached write-up on the possible concept.

Main Task: To serve as a member of the PEGED team with primary responsibility to lead efforts to prepare a concept paper for a five year national project to encourage economic applied research.

Specific Duties:

•        Function as a versatile team member, assisting and doing whatever has to be done in order for PEGED to complete its tasks in a timely, orderly and high quality fashion.

•        Lead efforts to prepare a concept paper for a project to encourage Pakistan Economic Applied Research or PEAR.

•        Investigate the state of economic applied research and related teaching in Pakistan.

•        Examine the quality of existing economic research institutions, including looking at their staffs, research output, publications, administration, and influence.

•        Explore the networking of major research institutions and universities to support and foster the improvement in economic applied research.

•        Identify possible actions and cost them out.

•        Draft the concept paper or at least the major portion of it.

•        Compile and ensure the quality of the concept paper.

•        Prepare and present a PowerPoint show and other materials on the PEAR concept.

•        Serve as a resource person to the PEGED team for economic research issues.

•        Be ready and willing to act as a team player and help as requested.

Assignment Duration: The duration of this assignment for 30 days of work, including 24 days in Pakistan, from mid-November 2007 to mid-January 2008.

To apply, please visit our website (www.msiworldwide.com) and click “About MSI,” then “Job Opportunities.”

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Short-term consultant

Deadline for submission of applications : ASAP

Submit applications to : Recruitment at this email address NA

Instructions to applicants : To apply, please visit our website (www.msiworldwide.com) and click “About MSI,” then “Job Opportunities.”

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message to All Applicants: 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.

Senior Human Rights Advisor +b

Posted by: Recruitment

Name of company or organization : MSI

Place of Assignment :  Sri Lanka  

Job description : MSI seeks a senior Human Rights Advisor to support our work in Sri Lanka.  Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in the area of human rights and have experience with human rights programming such as working with NGOs, designing and implementing HR training programs for government officials and civil society organizations, and monitoring and responding to violations.  Management experience is desirable.  A degree in law and a minimum of seven years work experience in rule of law and human rights programming is required. The position is Colombo based with travel to other parts of the country.  Work experience in the east of Sri Lanka is preferred. Fluency in English and Sinhala or Tamil is required.

Please note: Only Sri Lankan candidates will be considered for this position.

Nationality : Sri Lanka

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : ASAP

Submit applications to : Recruitment at this email address NA

Instructions to applicants : To apply, please visit our website - www.msiworldwide.com - and click \"About MSI,\" then \"Job Opportunities.\"

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message to All Applicants: 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.

International Senior Advisor Collaborative Forest Management +b

Posted by: Karin Grunewald

Name of company or organization : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Place of Assignment :  Albania  

Job description : SNV/Albania has been operating in Albania since 1993. The main activities have been in the practice areas Forestry and Governance. The country program is now in the middle of a reorientation towards income generation, production and income in three sub sectors: Forestry Products; Community-based Tourism and Small Farm Agricultural Products. Drinking Water is a basic service that SNV Balkan is also working.  Sub sector and value chain development are emphasized with governance, environmental sustainability and gender dimensions.

As an International Senior Advisor in Collaborative Forest Management (CFM) the main objective is to lead and coordinate the CFM Practice Area ensuring that all advisors have best practices, tools and methods to do their work. This will be done together with facilitating and coordinating the development of knowledge on the impact of SNV work in forestry practices and products.

Currently, SNV/Albania operates through four portfolio teams, Tirana, Peshkopi/Kukes, Fier and Korca. The advisor will work in the Tirana team but s/he will also support the other teams in a unique leadership and cross-team coordinating role.  The management context is matrixed. Vertical management rests with the Portfolio Coordinator and Country Director.  The International Senior Advisor has responsibility for horizontal coordination among all portfolios involved in CFM practice and CFM externally-financed projects (e.g.: SIDA and World Bank projects.)  Collaboration/coordination with SNV Balkan Regional Management Team is expected for resource mobilization and corporate partnerships.

Main Responsibilities:

•      Strategy development & Team Alignment

o        Support the SNV/Balkans management in strategic choices. Includes: monitoring and revision of the CF sub-sector strategy and indicators; identification, study and selection of specific CF value chains.

o        Inform team and management about trends in applicable technical fields (e.g.: forestry and natural resources management and economics) and in European geo-political environment related to the technical fields and SNV strategies.

o        Actively assist the team and portfolio coordinator to identify new clients, client constellations and areas of advisory services to be delivered.

o        Provide input to the portfolio coordinator, country director and regional director with regard to the national/regional positioning of the CFM portfolio.

•      Client Advisory Services & Peer Professional Development

o        Providing advice to organizations in the framework of promotion of economic development through farmer based forest management (SIDA) and the forestry capacity building program (World Bank).

o        Take a lead in providing forestry planning and sector coordination support to the clients directly and through coaching and supporting other CFM team members.

o        Support team members, local capacity builders (local public & private organizations) and clients in delivering quality advice, product development on community forestry issues including forestry extension, environmental and governance issues.

o        Support formulation and implementation of forest priority projects of clients on issues as community forest management, forest harvesting/production techniques, forest farmer systems, EU standards, certifications, participatory mapping, GIS systems, forest and pasture land rights, etc.

o        Coach and provide feedback on technical/ professional performance to advisors and local capacity builders in order to stimulate product development and learning.

o        Support knowledge brokering and networking for clients/partners.

•      Project Management & Resource Mobilization

o        Overall coordination of externally financed projects (World Bank, SIDA), includes: organization of cross-team advisors with the right mix of expertise; orient them to work towards agreed upon project goals and support them on methodology development, adequate planning, monitoring and reporting; monitor quality of contracting, workplans, result measurements and relations with clients, consultants, and local capacity building sub-contractors.

o        Support administrative staff on budget preparation and control of externally financed projects.

o        Maintain communication with donors; responsible for reporting to donors.

o        Engage in project advocacy as appropriate with the Country/Regional Director(s).

o        Active resource mobilization for clients and SNV advisory services in collaboration with Regional Resource Mobilizer.

•      Knowledge Development & Management

o        Facilitate and lead the CFM team in identifying learning and sharing needs, opportunities and best practices to enrich team knowledge.

o        Facilitate the documentation and storage/retrieval of SNV practices and cases.

o        Participate actively in knowledge development and publish best practices.

o        Support client participation in SNV knowledge networks and product development.

Job qualifications : •      Academic degree (masters preferred) in forestry or related field.

•      Extensive knowledge of communal forest management, harvesting techniques, product certification, EU laws and regulations and development cooperation.

•      Academic specialization of forestry economics, production systems, business, sociology or economics is a plus.

•      Minimum of 7 years of working experience in European context (preferred); relevant working experience in advisory services, knowledge/ product development, networking, organizational learning, and team leadership in horizontal and vertically managed system.

•      Leadership skills; ability to coach and inspire people to share knowledge and improve the quality of their work; ability to lead groups of people with different styles, cultural backgrounds and geographic settings.

•      Fluent in English (verbally and written); computer literacy, including databases and technical softwares (e.g.: mapping); driving skills.

•      Proven capacity to publish and present in conferences; good communication and representation skills; networking and brokering skills; entrepreneurial spirit to develop CFM services and forest product development within SNV.

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : February 2008

Salary range : 2740,22 - 4210,61 Euro gross per month (hypo tax will be deducted)

Deadline for submission of applications : 7 December 2007

Submit applications to : Mrs. Genta Sinani  at this email address gsinani@snvworld.org  

Instructions to applicants : Salary Scale 11: 2740,22 - 4210,61 Euro gross per month (hypo tax will be deducted) depending on relevant working experience.  We offer a contract with attractive secondary conditions and individual allowances in a dynamic international organization.

Contract period:  Negotiable with a minimum of 18 months; maximum three years.  Starting February 1, 2008.

Description duty station:   The position will be based in our Tirana office. 

Tirana, as the capital city of Albania with a population of around 600.000, is centrally located on the coastal lowlands (altitude 200 m), surrounded by hills and mountain ranges. The winters last from December to February and are rather mild. The summers are dry and warm (35-40„a). The security and safety situation is quite good. Tirana is a modern city with all modern facilities and commercial services. It has a large number and variety of shops, restaurants and bars; availability of food and other supplies is quite good. Medical services are fairly good at private clinics. Pharmacies are present everywhere. Several international schools are available. Good housing opportunities, if desired with garden. Electricity supply (220V) is erratic; power cuts occur regularly. For sensitive equipment, stabilizers and backups are advisable. Drinking water can be bought in bottles.

Other teams in Albania (especially those involved in CFM projects) are generally located in more mountainous regions of Albania, 4 to 5 hours drive from Tirana.  Winters can last from mid November to end February and can be cold. The security and safety situation is quite good. Road conditions vary from very poor (high clearance vehicles necessary) to paved mountainous roads in fairly new condition. 

  Information/application: You can send your application letter and CV (in English) to

  Mrs. Genta Sinani e-mail adres : (gsinani@snvworld.org)

  Before 7 December 2007 with reference number AL 5979.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message to All Applicants: 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.

Democracy and Governance Specialist – Associate/Sr. Associate +b

Posted by: Chris Donner

Name of company or organization : ARD, Inc.

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST – ASSOCIATE / SR. ASSOCIATE

ARD, Inc. (www.ardinc.com) seeks a senior democracy and governance (D/G) expert for its home office Governance and Institutional Development (GID) sector.  The consultant will work on program implementation and proposal development for USAID-funded D/G projects. 

This position is based in ARD\'s home office in Burlington, Vermont and requires residency in Vermont. Burlington is nestled on the shores of Lake Champlain between the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains and is only minutes from Vermont\'s finest ski slopes.

Responsibilities:

The consultant will have broad D/G program responsibilities in a number of possible sub-sectors, including, for example: local government and decentralization, rule of law and administration of justice, civil society support, anti-corruption, conflict mitigation, national public sector reform, and program analysis. The candidate will be responsible for a mix of technical work on active projects, overseeing program implementation in the field, and new business development.

 Job qualifications : Essential Qualifications

* PhD or Master\'s degree in a relevant field is required.

* 10+ years of professional experience working as a consultant for D/G focused programs funded by USAID and other international donors required. 

* 10+ years experience with long-term field implementation programs and management of USAID-funded IQCs.

* 10+ years broad geographic experience in developing/transitioning countries working as an advanced professional.

* Excellent writing ability and previous experience in developing and writing contract proposals.

* Advanced technical knowledge in the following areas required:

Program Management

Technical Implementation

Project Support

Client interaction and liaison

Proposal Development (writing, staffing, teaming, management)

* Prior experience with Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a private bank, or with a multilateral banking institution (World Bank, ADB, and IADB) highly desired.

* Speaking and reading proficiency in at least one foreign language (Arabic, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian) desired.

* High level proficiency in MS Office applications.

* High level multi-tasking capabilities.

* Must be comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work environment.

* This position requires 30-40 percent international travel and frequent short-term field work.

* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory.

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : 1/31/2008

Submit applications to : Home Office Jobs at this email address homeofficejobs@ardinc.com  

Instructions to applicants : To apply:

Please email current curriculum vitae (CV) in reverse chronological format to homeofficejobs@ardinc.com.    

Please refer to DG Specialist in the subject line.

Applicants must complete the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Opportunity form (available at:  http://www.ardinc.com/careers/eeform.php)   using Job Code: DG Specialist

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.   No phone calls will be accepted. 

ARD, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message to All Applicants: 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.

Project Manager +b

Posted by: Chris Donner

Name of company or organization : ARD, Inc.

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : PROJECT MANAGER

ARD, Inc. (www.ardinc.com) has an immediate opening for a Project Manager at our corporate headquarters in Burlington, VT.  We are looking for a dynamic self-starter with good organizational skills to join its cadre of professional project managers.  This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits and requires residence in Vermont.  This position does not require international travel.

Responsibilities:

* Manage all non-technical activities for short- and long-term projects from start-up through close-out;

* Ensure contract compliance in accordance with international donor requirements;

* Coordinate with ARD business office on logistics, procurement, budgets, and travel;

* Monitor and approve all project expenditures;

* Monitor project timeline and contract requirements to ensure that all contract deliverables are met on schedule;

* Coordinate subcontractors;

* Recruit and field short-term technical consultants or long-term project personnel replacements.

Job qualifications : Essential Qualifications and Requirements:

* Minimum BA degree in related field;

* 3 years of international development project management experience with USAID-funded activities;

* At least one year of professional overseas experience in a developing country context (Peace Corps experience is excellent);

* Speaking and reading proficiency in Spanish language is highly desired;

* Must be extremely dependable, trustworthy, and flexible;

* High level proficiency in MS Office applications;

* High level proficiency in data entry and database management;

* Very strong interpersonal and communication skills;

* High level multi-tasking capabilities;

* Energetic and enthusiastic collaborative team player;

* Must be comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work environment;

* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.

Nationality : * U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : December 20, 2007

Submit applications to : Home Office Jobs at this email address homeofficejobs@ardinc.com  

Instructions to applicants : To apply:  Please email full, current curriculum vitae (CV) in reverse chronological format to homeofficejobs@ardinc.com

Please refer to HOPM 2007 in the subject line.

Applicants must complete the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Opportunity form (available at:  http://www.ardinc.com/careers/eeform.php)  using Job Code: HOPM 2007

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.

No phone calls will be accepted. 

ARD, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message to All Applicants: 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.

Horticulture Research and Extension Manager +b

Posted by: Dr. John Skerritt

Name of company or organization : Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

Place of Assignment :  Philippines  

Job description : Philippines-based international position: Horticulture Manager (Davao, Philippines)

The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) forms part of Australia’s official development assistance program. ACIAR’s main role is to facilitate and fund collaborative agricultural R&D programs between Australia and developing countries and to foster application of research results by industry, government and farming groups.  

Two major horticultural R&D programs have been designed for commencement in the Southern Philippines in early 2008. One aims to improve the smallholder and industry profitability and market competitiveness of selected vegetable industries while the other addresses export and domestic industry development for tropical tree fruits.

We are seeking to fill a senior international contract position of Horticulture Research and Extension manager. It will be co-located and collaborate with the International Finance Corporation’s agribusiness program in Davao. Davao is a large multicultural regional city with a significant expatriate population and direct international air links. It provides many opportunities for professional networking and recreation on the nearby beaches and mountains.

The appointee will be responsible for

-        liaison with program partners from research and industry

-        fostering new partnerships with farmer groups and industry

-        coordination and integration of  program components

-        supporting program implementation through assisting in technology transfer activities;

-        assisting in monitoring and evaluation reporting functions.

They will work together with the lead Australian and Philippines research providers and a team of ACIAR Australia-based Research Program Managers.  

Job qualifications : Applicants should have an agriculturally-related degree, preferably with postgraduate qualifications. The position requires skill in planning and management of agricultural research, development and extension projects, preferably in developing countries. Experience in agribusiness and/or in agricultural extension would be highly regarded. Subject to annual performance reviews, the appointee will be retained on a 3 year contract with possibility of extension. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated. Selection documentation is available on www.aciar.gov.au  or can be obtained by phoning + 61 2 6217 0500.  To discuss the position further, contact Les Baxter or John Skerritt on + 61 2 6217 0500 or email baxter@aciar.gov.au.  

Nationality : international position - open to all nationalities

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Contractual job

Start-up date : 1 February 2008

Deadline for submission of applications : 30 November 2007

Submit applications to : Mr Les Baxter/ Ms Sue Allen at this email address recruitment@aciar.gov.au  

Instructions to applicants : Applications addressing the selection criteria, outlining relevant experience, and including names of three referees and contact details should be forwarded by 30 November 2007 to:

The Recruitment Officer, ACIAR

GPO Box 1571, CANBERRA  ACT  2601

email: recruitment@aciar.gov.au  

Follow-up : Personal follow-ups allowed

Important Message to All Applicants: 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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NOTE: The Microfinance Gateway cannot process applications for the positions advertised. You must contact the organization offering the position to express your interest.

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Organization/Firm: Deutsche Bank Global Social Investment Funds

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Organization/Firm: ACCION International

Probable closing date: January 31, 2008

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Probable closing date: January 5, 2008

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Organization/Firm: National Federation of Community Development Credit

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Probable closing date: November 25, 2007

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Probable closing date: December 7, 2007

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Probable closing date: December 28, 2007

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Probable closing date: December 18, 2007

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Probable closing date: November 25, 2007

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Probable closing date: December 15, 2007

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Probable closing date: December 15, 2007

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Probable closing date: November 28, 2007

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Probable closing date: December 30, 2007

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Organization/Firm: ACCION International

Probable closing date: January 31, 2008

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Organization/Firm: Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF)

Probable closing date: November 30, 2007

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Organization/Firm: Deutsche Bank Global Social Investment Funds

Probable closing date: December 15, 2007

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