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There are 5 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Senior Advisor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene +b

Message 2 - Project Manager +b

Message 3 - Senior Advisor Value Chain Development +b

Message 4 - International Programme Coordinator, 

Bath, UK with some travel to Africa +b

Message 5 - Job Vacancies from ReliefWeb

Senior Advisor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene +b

Posted by: Elly Wubben 

Name of company or organization : SNV Dutch development organisation 

Place of Assignment :  Kenya  

Job description : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is working in over 33 developing countries across the world. In these countries, we are dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own development. The emphasis of our work is on poverty alleviation through (1) increasing Production, Income and Employment (PIE) and (2) increasing access to Basic Services (BASE) in the sectors of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH), Education, Health and Renewable Energy. We aim to achieve considerable impact in both ‘impact areas’. We do this through providing advisory services, facilitating knowledge development, brokering and networking, strengthening local capacity builders, supporting the establishment of local capacity development funds and carrying out advocacy at national and international levels.

Within its general objective to contribute to poverty reduction, SNV is in the process of focusing its activities on the improvement of basic service delivery within the framework of the Millennium Development Goals. In relation the WaSH sector, SNV Kenya aims to contribute to MDG 7 (Environmental Sustainability), target 10: halving the number of people without sustainable access to safe water and basic sanitation (incl. hygiene).

Context:

SNV Kenya support to water, sanitation and hygiene is guided by impact targets emanating from the MDG-based National Water Services Strategy (NWSS) 2007-2015 as domesticated by the Water Services Boards and urban (utility) and rural (community-based) Water Service Providers who provide a primary entry points for WaSH services. To ensure increased access to adequate and sustainable WaSH services, SNV Kenya seeks to work with WaSH service providers  (and support programmes) in providing access to clean water to rural (pastoralists) communities and the peri-urban poor. Working with and through client constellations, our efforts are geared towards bridging (inter)sectoral divides by fostering relationships between key players involved in WaSH service delivery and water (and other natural) resource management to sustain the water supply and quality.

Main Responsibilities:

1.       Refine and evolve the WASH concepts and strategies developed to date at the Country and Portfolio level and translate these into action-oriented initiatives by a multitude of actors within the sector, thereby giving due attention to power relations that foster inequality and hamper a conducive environment for service provision to the poor.

2.       Maintain up-to-date information on sector developments through an on-going analysis of trends and issues and identify, together with all relevant stakeholders the requisite capacity development services geared towards increasing access to safe and sustainable drinking water and basic sanitation.

3.       Support initiatives of local actors to influence and contribute to policy and strategy development within the water sector, facilitating scaling up and rolling out of lessons learnt at the local and national level

4.       Delivery of advisory services to public, civil society and private sector organizations towards enhanced delivery of water and sanitation services in Northern Kenya.

5.       Investigate and stimulate public-private and civil society partnerships to ensure quality of water and sanitation services and enhance pro-poor service delivery.

6.       Follow up and contribute actively to national policies and developments related to water and sanitation and analyze them in terms of their opportunities and implications for improved service delivery

7.       To support other SNV advisors in the development of competencies and skills in order to provide the above mentioned services to clients and partners in an effective and efficient manner.

8.       Fulfill a leading role in WaSH knowledge development, brokering and networking (dissemination) within SNV Kenya

9.       To participate actively in existing networks of WaSH services in Kenya and at international levels and explore emergent opportunities for further evolution of the practice.

10.     To identify and pursue opportunities for external funding of SNV’s technical and organizational advisory services in WaSH.

Working in a team of 10 advisors, the advisor will especially link up with the other BASE and PIE advisors to build on synergy and unity of purpose to realize the SNV mission.

Job qualifications : Requirements:

Education:

- Professional with a Masters degree in Water Resource Management, Sanitary Engineering, Public Health or other relevant degree with specialization in water sanitation and hygiene service provision.

- 8-10 years of experience in water resource management and/or WaSH service delivery including 5 years as senior advisor or consultant

Specific Knowledge / Skills:

- Comprehension of WaSH approaches and concepts;

- Affinity with the legal and institutional framework for WaSH service delivery in Kenya;

- Experience with service delivery mechanisms, including financial management and cost recovery mechanisms;

- Knowledge of good (water) governance practices, gender-sensitive and empowerment principles approaches;

- Comprehension of, and preferably experience with, political and socio-economical context of Kenya;

- Ability to generate knowledge and publish articles on WASH.

Knowledge and skills for the position:

- Application of theoretical models related to development processes, organizational (OD)- and institutional (inter-organizational, ID) development (Capacity Development Services);

- Advocacy, networking / lobbying and knowledge brokering;

- Strategic analysis of WASH environment both nationally as well as internationally;

- Coaching;

- Searching for knowledge and knowledge development (internet, knowledge institutes)

Other: English required. Computer skills including Word, Excel and Geographic- and Management Information (GIS-MIS) systems.

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Contractual job

Start-up date : a.s.a.p.

Salary range : 2740,22 Euro - 4771,97 Euro

Deadline for submission of applications : 17 October 2007 

Submit applications to : Mrs. Christine Ogolo at this email address kenya@snvworld.org  

Instructions to applicants : Please refer to vacancy KE 3326

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: Jenny Harper

Name of company or organization : The Fairtrade Foundation

Place of Assignment :  United Kingdom  

Job description : Based in London, EC1 with regular overseas travel

Contract:  Fixed Term for a period of 2 years

The Fairtrade Foundation is a rapidly growing organization which exists to ensure a better deal for disadvantaged and marginalized producers in developing countries. UK sales of Fairtrade certified products are running at £300m per year.

The Fairtrade for Development in Africa project is designed to contribute to the reduction of poverty in Africa by scaling up the Fairtrade Labelling system as a way of improving the social and economic position of farmers and workers, and supporting their efforts to achieve sustainable development in their communities.

We are currently looking to appoint a Project Manager who will be responsible for the coordination and project management of the ‘Fairtrade for Development in Africa’ programme.  This is a newly created role funded by Comic Relief.

Job qualifications : To fulfill the requirements of this role you will need to demonstrate:

•        Excellent project management skills (preferably in a development context)

•        Experience of planning, designing, managing and monitoring projects

•        Excellent knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting procedures.

•        Understanding of donor organizations and managing donor funded projects.

•        Experience of living and working in a developing country, preferably in Africa.

•        Strong influencing skills

•        Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

•        Ability to handle varied complex and demanding workloads

•        Willingness and ability to travel to Africa regularly

Nationality : Open to all nationalities

Job type :  Full-time, short-term

Start-up date : December 2007

Salary range : £33,599 – £35,390

Deadline for submission of applications : Wednesday, 31 October 2007 (10am)

Submit applications to : Human Resources at this email address projectmanager@fairtrade.org.uk   

Instructions to applicants : To download an application pack go to http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_jobs.htm. Send your completed application to: projectmanager@fairtrade.org.uk  

Stating your full name and Project Manager Vacancy in the subject line

Please note only completed application forms will be considered.  Do not submit a stand alone CV

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 Advisor Value Chain Development +b

Posted by: Elly Wubben

Name of company or organization : SNV Dutch Development Organisation

Place of Assignment :  Mozambique  

Job description : SNV Mozambique aims to contribute to the economic development pillar of the Government’s Poverty Reduction Strategy (PARPA II) through improving market access and value chain development of small scale producers and entrepreneurs in commodities of Banana and Cashew and in the tourism sector. The objective is to boost production, income and employment for the poor.

The regional developments towards the free-trade area (FTA) within SADC countries create on the one hand huge opportunities but at the same time new challenges for small scale producers and entrepreneurs to enter the market successfully. Together with its clients and partners, SNV Mozambique aims to enhance the possibilities for these producers and entrepreneurs to benefit from the emerging economic situation. To achieve this we offer a combination of the following services to support the Cashew and banana value chains:

-        Market analysis and market intelligence;

-        Facilitating the growth and upgrading of informal businesses to the formal sector;

-        Promote strategic partnerships with key stakeholders using the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model to drive Local economic development (LED) and  Value chain development (VCD);

-        Facilitate sustainable business linkages between service providers and their clients along the segments of the value chain;

-        In partnership with IFAD facilitate knowledge development and knowledge brokering related to Market Access and to boost local expertise in international and cross-border trade arrangements and market intelligence;

-        Facilitate dialogue based on key policy and legislative issues at local, national and region level platforms that liberate economic barriers to growth and prosperity for the economically active poor.

The advisors of SNV Mozambique are organized in a matrix structure consisting of four sector teams (i.e., Water Sanitation and Hygiene –WaSH-, Education, Tourism, Banana and Cashew and three advisory teams in Maputo, Beira and Nampula with a total of 25 advisors. In order to strengthen the support to our clients in the above mentioned areas, SNV Mozambique is recruiting a senior advisor Value chain development.

The main tasks of the senior advisor will be:

•        Advisory services

-        Leading the development of sustainable Cashew and Banana value chains for the improvement of market access for the poor.

-        Working with our partners and clients to enable access to high value markets through certification processes, formal agreements and other protocols.

-        Strengthening the capacity of Local capacity builders and BDS providers to SMEs;

-        Working with government departments to support development of policies and regulations that promote agricultural production, enterprise and trade.

•        Analysis & identification

-        Identification and exploitation of opportunities for the improvement of incomes through productivity and employment by supporting entrepreneurial activities.

•        Relating & networking

-        Development and sustaining of linkages with other actors in Mozambique and the ESA region (national and international organizations, donors, NGO’s, capacity builders)

-        Coaching of clients and colleagues to enhance their performance.

-        Enhance cross portfolio cooperation and coordination in PIE related interventions

-        Support in resource mobilization by formulating proposals for capacity development and advise on relevant intervention strategies, developments, clients and partners.

•        Knowledge development

-        Support and engagement in research activities that generate baselines, evaluation data and publications to be used in the justification of production, income and employment improvement initiatives.

-        Facilitate knowledge development for and with external actors;

-        Profile SNV knowledge products on national and international seminars and in publications.

Job qualifications : Requirements:

Education: Masters degree in Agricultural Economics, Market Development, Business Management or related studies, with an academic level of working and thinking. In addition, proof of continued development in the area of specialty, as well as a breadth of generalist skills in institutional development and organizational strengthening will be an added advantage.

Work experience: Minimum ten years of experience in advisory services gained either within a professional consultancy firm or a reputable advisory organization that has an international outlook and focuses on developing human capacity through business improvement. The candidate must have a proven track record of experience in a multicultural environment and in addressing gender issues - including Africa - and the ability to transfer these experiences to a developmental context. Private sector experience is a must.

Knowledge: Broad knowledge of and insights into theories of development focused on structural poverty alleviation and the achievement of the MDGs. Strong knowledge of agricultural sector, value chain analysis and regional/local economic development. Sound knowledge of marketing of agricultural commodities and market potential analysis. Knowledge of gender concepts and promotion of women entrepreneurship.

Skills: Self motivated, entrepreneurial, creative, confident, result-oriented and inspiring.

Language: Fluency in English and Portuguese (for Portuguese, language training will be provided).

Other: Computer skills; the candidate should be willing to travel regularly to Maputo and other areas in Mozambique as well as in East and Southern Africa to undertake assignments and to participate in meetings, workshops and conferences; demonstrate commitment to work in a challenging and dynamic context.

Network: The candidate has an extended network in Mozambique and preferably in SADC countries.

Nationality : n.a.

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Contractual job

Start-up date : a.s.a.p.

Salary range : 2740,22 - 4210,61 €

Deadline for submission of applications : 17 October 2007 

Submit applications to : Mrs. M. Madeira  at this email address mmadeira@snvworld.org   

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 Programme Coordinator, 

Bath, UK with some travel to Africa +b

Posted by: Clare Pargeter

Organization name:  Send a Cow

Send a Cow is a Christian agency working with poor farmers in Africa to help them overcome poverty and malnutrition.  We now have a vacancy to enhance the current International Programme Team, providing programme coordination, as well as a range of monitoring and evaluation, research, advocacy and policy skills.  We are flexible however as to the precise allocation of these latter tasks.

This position will include the responsibility for coordination and development of current and new programmes in this fast growing organization as well as one or more of the above cross-cutting issues.  You will have at least 5 years, ideally African, community development experience in either social or agricultural development context and will have the ability to lead and inspire staff at a distance and across cultures to ensure strategic outcomes are achieved.

In addition to a salary of c. £26k depending on experience, we offer a contributory pension scheme and 25 days annual leave.  For more information please follow the links for ‘Jobs’ from ‘What’s New’ on www.sendacow.org.uk.  01225 874222  Closing date for completed applications is 25 October 2007. 

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.

Job Vacancies from ReliefWeb

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REGION: OCEANIA

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Country: Papua New Guinea

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Job Title - Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Papua New Guinea

Closing Date - 29 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Save the Children

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77FVKL

Job Title - Project Manager, Eastern Highlands STI Clinical Improvement

Project (EHSCIP), Papua New Guinea

Closing Date - 29 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Save the Children

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77FVN4

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Region & Country: - Various -

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Job Title - Chief of Party, - Various - (Africa, Asia, Middle East)

Closing Date - 15 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Academy for Educational Development

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76YRBV

Job Title - Senior Technical Advisor-Good Governance (Europe/Middle East Region), - Various - (Middle East & North Africa (MENA))

Closing Date - 23 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Catholic Relief Services

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76CMGP

Job Title - Community Mobiliser, - Various - (home based with extensive

world travel)

Closing Date - 18 Oct 2007

Organisation  - fauvelife

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77KGBD

Job Title - Country Director , - Various -

Closing Date - 31 Oct 2007

Organisation  - fauvelife

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77KFPE

Job Title - Administrateur(trice) bilingue (FR/ANG), - Various -

Closing Date - 12 Oct 2007

Organisation  - ICRC

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76XJXE

Job Title - Air Operations Manager, - Various -

Closing Date - 15 Oct 2007

Organisation  - ICRC

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76X9VM

Job Title - Various Positions, - Various -

Closing Date - 30 Nov 2007

Organisation  - International Medical and Rescue

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-773GPV

Job Title - Roving Finance Officer, - Various -

Closing Date - 31 Oct 2007

Organisation  - International Medical Corps

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77GTKX

Job Title - International Development Experts, - Various -

Closing Date - 14 Nov 2007

Organisation  - International Solutions Group

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-75ZFFJ

Job Title - Country Director, - Various - (Francophone Africa)

Closing Date - 30 Nov 2007

Organisation  - Marie Stopes International

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76TEAY

Job Title - Expert en assistance humanitaire, - Various - (Mobilité

internationale)

Closing Date - 21 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Oxfam GB

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77GJAW

Job Title - Humanitarian Support Professional (HSP) ? Public Health

Engineer, - Various - (Worldwide)

Closing Date - 18 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Oxfam GB

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77CJ3R

Job Title - Humanitarian Support Professional (HSP) ? Public Health

Promoter, - Various - (Worldwide)

Closing Date - 21 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Oxfam GB

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77GFTM

Job Title - Profesional de Ayuda Humanitaria (HSP) ? Ingeniero de Salud

Pública, - Various - (Mundial)

Closing Date - 18 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Oxfam GB

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77EEJR

Job Title - Profesional Humanitario de Respaldo (HSP, Humanitarian Support Professional) ? Promotor de Salud Pública, - Various -

Closing Date - 21 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Oxfam GB

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77GJZ9

Job Title - Humanitarian Security Advisor, - Various -

Closing Date - 15 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Safer Access

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-752RXH

Job Title - Emergency Response Personnel Education Officer, - Various -

Closing Date - 20 Oct 2007

Organisation  - Save the Children UK

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-75AKAM

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Region & Country: - not specified -

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Job Title - Chief of Party, - not specified - (Middle East)

Closing Date - 30 Nov 2007

Organisation  - ACDI/VOCA

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-778LDF

Job Title - Chief of Party, West Africa, - not specified -

Closing Date - 30 Oct 2007

Organisation  - ACDI/VOCA

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-776HZ4

Job Title - Resident Transition Microfinance Advisor, - not specified -

Closing Date - 17 Nov 2007

Organisation  - CHF International

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-775JA8

Job Title - International Accountant, - not specified - (To be determined -

Malawi?)

Closing Date - 01 Dec 2007

Organisation  - Marie Stopes International

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76DM95

Job Title - International Accountant, - not specified - (Flexible on

location - India?)

Closing Date - 01 Dec 2007

Organisation  - Marie Stopes International

URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76DMC5

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.