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There are 12 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Procurement and Operations Manager +b

Message 2 - Ecologist/Biologist +b

Message 3 - Justice Sector Experts +b

Message 4 - Senior Multi-lateral Grants Advisor +b

Message 5 - International Senior Sustainable Tourism Advisor +b

Message 6 - Regional Strategic Relations Manager +b

Message 7 - Assistant Country Director - Program Support +b

Message 8 - Social Development and Gender Equity Advisor +b

Message 9 - Carbon Funding Advisor +b

Message 10 - Regional Human Resources Manager  +b

Message 11 - Researcher and Project Manager +b

Message 12 - Research Assistant, Brookings +b

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Procurement and Operations Manager +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : MSI

Place of Assignment :  Sudan

Job description : Procurement and Operations Manager

Sudan

Company Profile:  Management Systems International is an international development consulting firm based on the D.C. waterfront with offices around the globe.  For over 25 years, MSI has worked to improve the daily lives of people in many of the most impoverished and conflict-ridden places of the world through partnerships with domestic and foreign government agencies, corporations, and non-governmental organizations.  For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary: At the end of 2007, MSI was awarded a three-year contract with USAID/Sudan, entitled SUPPORT.  MSI has and will continue to field a highly-skilled team capable of compiling, organizing and presenting information on the entire range of Mission activities. This includes operation and management of various management and performance monitoring mechanisms such as: the Performance Management Plan; the Abacus Program data base; USAID’s portion of the Mission-wide Action and Reporting Plan; and the Annual Evaluation Plan, along with providing performance information and data to assist in the preparation of USAID’s Annual Plan and the State Department’s Mission Performance Plan (MPP) and improved ICASS services in Juba. Further information can be found on the MSI website: SUPPORT.

Position Summary: MSI is seeking an Operations Manager for the SUPPORT project team on complex issues associated with the procurement, logistics, operations in Sudan, compliance, security, assistance to USAID/Sudan and operating in a complex, frequently changing environment.  This position will be based in Khartoum and may include extensive travel throughout Sudan.  This is a long-term position.

Required Qualifications:

        Significant experience with the procurement of large scale items for USAID contracts;

        Significant experience working on USAID contracts;

        Knowledge and familiarity of AIDAR and FAR;

        Proven record of meeting deliverable schedules;

        Experience working in a fast-paced environment;

        Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team;

        Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and solve problems creatively;

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

        Experience dealing directly with BIS licensing procedures;

        Procurement experience with OFAC sanctioned countries;

        East Africa Procurement experience (ideally Sudan);

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

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Ecologist/Biologist +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : MSI

Place of Assignment :  USA

Job description : Ecologist/Biologist for an Evaluation of a US Government Biological Research Program

Washington, DC

Company Profile:  Management Systems International is an international development consulting firm based on the D.C. waterfront with offices around the globe.  For over 25 years, MSI has worked to improve public sector performance and strengthen the work of a wide range of social and environmental organizations.  For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:  MSI is seeking a consultant to assist with the evaluation of a US government run national biological research program.  The evaluation will involve a multi-disciplinary team and will occur over a 12-month period, beginning in August.  The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the program’s effectiveness and make recommendations to strengthen performance.  The program being evaluated is active in forty states, supports a myriad of grant-based partnerships, and conducts research in the areas of migratory bird management, invasive species control, climate change, fisheries management, watershed management, and marine and freshwater ecosystem restoration, among other areas.

Responsibilities:

Participate in all key aspects of the evaluation, including:

        Assisting in the development of the evaluation’s methodology;

        Conducting interviews with key program managers and partners;

        Conducting field research visits to two or more field offices and research centers;

        Assisting with the analysis of findings and the development of conclusions and recommendations; and

        Contributing to the writing of the final evaluation report.

Qualifications:

        Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in biology, ecology or related field;

        Significant management or research experience (10+ years) in biology, ecology, watershed management or a similar field;

        Significant research and/or practical management experience in migratory bird management, invasive species, climate change, fisheries management, watershed management, and marine and freshwater ecosystem restoration, among other areas; and

        Flexibility to travel and participate in key meetings in the Washington, DC area.

        Proximity to Washington, DC is not a requirement but is an advantage.

Assignment Duration and Location:  The level of effort would be approximately 60 days over a 12-month period.  The work will be based out of the Washington, DC area and will involve travel throughout the U.S.  Salary will be based on salary history.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Education : Masters 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.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

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.

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Justice Sector Experts +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : MSI

Place of Assignment :  A place not listed

Job description : Justice Sector Experts

Various Countries

Company Profile:  Management Systems International is an international development consulting firm based on the D.C. waterfront with offices around the globe.  For over 25 years, MSI has worked to improve the daily lives of people in many of the most impoverished and conflict-ridden places of the world through partnerships with domestic and foreign government agencies, corporations, and non-governmental organizations.  For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary: MSI is currently looking for a broad range of justice sector professionals to work on its existing programs and to take part in the upcoming projects in the rule-of-law sector worldwide. All of the interested applicants should have over ten years of professional experience. Experience working on international projects funded by USAID, Department of State, and/or Department of Justice preferred. Knowledge of foreign languages preferred.

        Judges—MSI is looking for retired Federal and State level judges to work on its international programs. Experience working on disciplinary matters, legal ethics, legal analysis and writing is a plus. Experience providing legal training as a part of developing CLE courses, law school classes, mentoring is a plus.

        Court administrators and managers—MSI is looking for experienced court administrators and managers for its global programs. Prior experience working in trial courts on IT and automated case management, audio recording, records managements, caseflow and case management, human resources and budgets is a plus. MSI is also looking for administrators with experience working at the state court administrator level who are able to develop policies, liaise with executive and legislative branches. Prior work at and knowledge of judicial councils is a plus.

        Prosecutors—MSI is looking for former State and Federal prosecutors experienced in both criminal and civil matters. Knowledge of IT and case management is a plus. Prior work mentoring staff and conducting legal training is desired. Experience working on disciplinary matters, legal ethics, and evidentiary rules is a plus.

        Rule of law professionals—MSI is looking for a cadre of justice sector professionals who are knowledgeable of such topics as access to justice, legal aid, pre-trial services, human rights, gender issues, violence against women and children. MSI is looking for experts with experience conducting background checks, investigations, auditing, and vetting. We are also looking for specialists in comparative law with the emphasis on EU law and Sharia, Islamic studies, Middle East and Africa.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

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Senior Multi-lateral Grants Advisor +b

Posted by: Helen Babumba

Name of company or organization : World Vision International

Place of Assignment :  USA

Job description : The position’s primary purpose is to provide global leadership to WVI’s current portfolio of AIDS and Health grants from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB, & Malaria (GFATM), and lead its growth. The position will create and lead a strategy that is in alignment with World Vision integrated focus (child focused, community based, and Christian) to expand WVI’s engagement with other multilateral donors to Health and AIDS programs. Key multi-laterals include the UN System (UNFPA, UNDP, WFP, WHO, UNICEF, etc.), World Bank, multinational corporations and trans-national donors, regional development banks (Asia Development Bank, etc.). In the case of locally awarded funds, the holder of this position will assist WV National Offices (NO) either directly or through building WV regional and local capacity to successfully acquire these grants. In support of local awards, the position will also coordinate and provide technical support to WV NO’s awarded grants from multilateral donors. The position will represent WVI’s HIV and AIDS and Global Health portfolio in selected global meetings and for a and may eventually form part of a larger WV global grant management unit.

Job qualifications : KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·         Masters or higher advanced degree in public health,  medicine or related social sciences

·         Creative thinker and designer of large scale programs, often national in scope.

·         Proven grant writer with excellent writing skills and detail orientation:  able to do the final edits of critical proposals and correct technical and typographic errors.

·         Minimum of 10 years of public health experience with in-depth training and knowledge of program design, monitoring and research methodologies, biostatistics, epidemiology, infectious disesases (particularly HIV, TB, and Malaria), and faith community involvement and responses to HIV/TB/Malaria.

·         Excellent networking skills with established networks in the health, relief and development world and within the WVI partnership.

·         Strong communication and presentation skills with particular facility in interacting with UN offices, high-level government bureaucrats, and professionals in global health.

·         Minimum of 5 years experience living in developing country contexts and working with public health programs.

·         Oral and written fluency in addition to English in at least one of the following:  French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili.  Additional developing country languages are assets.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Language

Fully Fluent in English and in speaking and writing at least one additional language, preferably:  French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili.

Other

Able to multi-task and work with multiple proposals at one time.

Nationality : N/A

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : 06-01-2008

Deadline for submission of applications : 05/02/2008 

Submit applications to : http://www.wvi.org/wvi/employment/employment.htm   at this email address http://www.wvi.org/wvi/employment/employment.htm

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International Senior Sustainable Tourism Advisor +b

Posted by: Mrs Genta Sinani

Name of company or organization : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Place of Assignment :  Albania

Job description : SNV Albania assists key national and local/area/regional public, private and relevant non-governmental organizations in the planning, development and marketing of Albania’s tourism industry toward contributing to the development of the country’s economy through income generation, increased employment, poverty alleviation and sustainable use of its cultural and natural resources.  A key focus is assisting local communities, areas and regions in the development and implementation of Tourism Action Plans utilizing an existing, proven SNV Balkan Strategic Planning Process.

The senior tourism advisor will provide advisory services to a wide range of local/area/regional, national and international stakeholders supporting the development of tourism in Albania and surrounding SNV Balkan countries in close coordination with other SNV tourism advisors.  The senior advisor will be a member of the SNV Balkan Tourism Knowledge Network and will contribute to the global SNV-UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) partnership.

The senior tourism advisor will also interact with other Albanian SNV advisors working in the Areas of Communal Forestry and Agriculture plus incorporate the cross cutting themes of Governance, Gender Equity and Environment into ones daily work.

Your main responsibilities will be:

        To take the lead in programme development and programme formulation for advisory services in tourism in the context of broader rural development initiatives

        To oversee the facilitation for the development and implementation of local/area/regional Tourism Action Plans

        Advise national advisors and clients on the technical aspects of; tourism planning and development, organizational issues, development of strategies, analysis/development and promotion of new markets and products

        Support SNV clients and partners in developing tourism policies and effective lobby strategies that contribute to sustainable tourism development

        Support SNV clients and partners in resource mobilization toward the implementation of initiatives that contribute to sustainable tourism development, including the connection to local and international tourism markets.

        Support inter-organizational coordination and cooperation among different stakeholders/partners involved in the sustainable tourism development sector

        Identify and develop effective work relationships with new clients and partners which are strategic in Albania’s tourism development.

        Provide input for the positioning and identification of key issues for SNV Albania and SNV Balkan in the sustainable tourism development sector

        Serve as a mentor for national Albanian and Balkan tourism advisors actively promoting meso-macro linkages and the sharing of knowledge/concepts in the area of sustainable tourism development

        Contribute to knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt within SNV through active participation in SNV’s Balkan and Worldwide Tourism Knowledge Network

Job qualifications :

        A Masters degree in Tourism or a relevant field, such as Economics or any other related discipline, in combination with a specialisation in the planning, development and marketing of tourism products.

        At least 10 years of work experience in strategic planning facilitation and advisory work especially in the planning, development and marketing of tourism products and elaboration and implementation of policies that effectively develop the enabling environment required to promote sustainable tourism development.

        Experience in networking and alliance-building at international, national and regional/area/local levels.  Practical tourism experience in both public and private sectors would be a welcomed asset.

        Knowledge of; sustainable tourism planning, development and implementation, capacity strengthening, market analysis chain development, policy development and organizational development.

        Adaptability to a multicultural working environment, team building, building of capacities, coaching abilities, excellent verbal and written English communication and analytical skills.

Description of duty station:

Fier, as the capital city of the province of Fier with a population of around 60.000, is centrally located on the coastal lowlands (altitude 200 m), close to the sea. Albania’s capital Tirana is at a 2 hour drive. The winters last from December to February and are rather mild. The summers are dry and warm (35-40). The security and safety situation is good. Fier is a developing city with several modern facilities and commercial services. It has a 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, often better in Tirana. Good housing opportunities, if desired with garden. No international schooling facilities in Fier. Good international schools in Tirana.  Primary school can be available (not international standard). Internet connections are good.

Salary Scale 11: minimum of 2795,02 – maximum of 4294,82 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:  2 years; with a possibility to extend.  Starting a.s.a.p.

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

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

Deadline for submission of applications : 13th of May 2008

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

Instructions to applicants : You can send your application letter and CV (in English) to Mrs Genta Sinani (gsinani@snvworld.org) before the 13th of May 2008 under reference number AL 215.

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Regional Strategic Relations Manager +b

Posted by: Mrs Sara Onadja

Name of company or organization : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Place of Assignment :  Burkina

Job description : Building strategic partnerships is an essential part of SNV’s Corporate strategy in line with the Netherlands government policy “Dutch Development Cooperation en Route to 2015” to achieve development impact and create a coherent development policy framework.  Resource mobilization, as a specific form of partnership will in the near future become an important part of our activities.

SNV West and Central Africa is looking for a Partnership and Resources Mobilizations manager to attain this goal.

SNV West and Central Africa works in eight countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Mali and Niger.

The core impact areas are:

-        Access to basic services (BASE): universal primary education, with a focus to quality and girls’ education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) and renewable energy, with a focus on biogas

-        Income, production and employment (PIE): cotton, oil seeds, livestock, horticulture, timber and non-timber forest products (NTFP) and tourism.

The operations for those impacts are highly dependent on financing by the Netherlands ministry of foreign affairs.

To strengthen quality impulses and leverage on his expertise, SNV will diversify its financial resources.

The objective of the partnership and resources mobilization manager is to require an additional 25% funding by 2015.

Responsibility:

The Partnership and Resources Mobilizations manager will work with the regional knowledge manager in BASE and PIE, the regional communications officer and country directors (CDs) and will report to the regional director (RD). He/she will liaise closely with his/ her peers in the other 4 regions and with relevant Head Office staff in the Netherlands. This position will focus on exploring, mapping and arranging partnership as well as on funding opportunities with strategic partners, global foundations, bi-lateral and multilateral agencies, global philanthropic organizations, social investment funds etc., with a focus on West and Central Africa. He/she will take the lead in developing and supporting proposal writing for fundraising. This will require understanding of donor requirements and assessing compatibility with SNV’s values and practices.

Key responsibilities:

1. Resource Mobilization

        Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the corporate partnership and resource mobilization policy and procedures as well as represent WCA in all corporate PRM activities. This will include support to public relations and communication initiatives to enhance PRM;

        Support and coordinate with the regional director, regional knowledge manager in BASE and PIE, the regional communications officer and country directors to cultivate and solicit all major donors, focusing on corporations and foundations, and multilateral and bilateral organizations, along the sector and chain choices made in WCA. This will require pro active mapping of potential sources of funds and an appropriate tracking system;

        Draw up resource mobilization plans, including budgets, with realistic targets and milestones;

        Support country programmes in verifying a realistic resource mobilization target that enables country directors to retain an equal balance between the impact areas and maintain a low cost of advisory or primary process days;

        Make sure that the grant applications and proposals are made as well as train and support others to do so for foundations and corporations, as well as multilateral and bilateral organizations;

        Work closely with the regional director, regional knowledge manager in BASE and PIE, the communications officer and country directors to nurture and develop new relationships with key stakeholders, partners including foundations;

        Develop an effective donor track system through ongoing market research.

2. Knowledge Development and Strategic Planning

Working closely with the regional advisor, the partnership and resources mobilizations manager will also have a responsibility for strategic partnerships;

        establishing strong links with knowledge development networks to profile SNV and the WCA region;

        Oversee and analyze research to identify new sources of funding;

        Stay abreast of philanthropic, economic and social and community trends related to SNV and in collaboration with the regional knowledge manager in BASE and PIE to ensure that staff in the region are informed of trends and initiatives that might impact on the programmes and strategic positioning choices of the organization;

Regular travel within and outside of the region is necessary.

Job qualifications : Education

        Masters degree from an accredited college/ university in economics, marketing, strategic management, development studies.

Work experience

        Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in multifaceted development work;

        An organized and strategic approach to fundraising with experience in developing, managing and coordinating successful fundraising efforts (experience in Africa preferred);

        Demonstrated success in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of foundations and corporate donors;

        Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and describe funding needs in a way that is compelling and comprehensive to the potential donor;

        Leadership and strategic qualities to develop and support relevant staff in the region in fundraising;

        Experience in developing solid working relationships and team work;

        Demonstrated experience in developing and managing budgets; computer literate including knowledge of the most up-to-date donor tracking systems;

        Preferably strong private sector background or solid knowledge of key organizations in that sector;

        A track record as an effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in written and verbal communications; adept at crafting proposals, donor correspondence and other kinds of materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences.

Personal characteristics:

        Committed to and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of SNV Netherlands Development Organization;

        A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing and following through;

        Outgoing, straightforward and creative;

        An individual with credibility, good judgment, honesty, integrity, trust, and the ability to motivate others in a similar vein;

        One who shares information readily, listens as well as gives advice and respects the abilities of others;

        Team-focused, must enjoy and be successful at working in teams as well as results oriented and proactive in approach;

        A person with a high degree of maturity, sophistication, self-confidence, and flexibility.

Languages: fully proficient in English and strong knowledge in French.

Duty Station:

The duty station is Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.

Health services: reasonable to good

Educational facilities: there are a variety of international schools, including French and American. There is a Dutch school for additional Dutch language training for several hours per week.

Security situation:  good

Accessibility: six times a week direct flights to and from Europe, daily via other hubs.

Length of contract: 3 years with possible extension

Starting date: ASAP

Salary to be negotiated. SNV offers good secondary expat conditions.

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

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

Deadline for submission of applications : 13 May 2008

Submit applications to : Mrs Sara Onadja at this email address rowca@snvworld.org

Instructions to applicants : You can send your application letter and CV (in English) to Mrs Sara Onadja (rowca@snvworld.org) before the 13th of May 2008 with reference number BF 5587.

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Assistant Country Director - Program Support +b

Posted by: Richard Larde II

Name of company or organization : CARE

Place of Assignment :  Bangladesh

Job description : The Assistant Country Director, Program Support (ACD PS), based in Dhaka, Bangladesh,  provides leadership, direction and is responsible for all the Country Office (CO) financial and administrative processes and functions.

The post requires exceptional professional financial management skills and experience to ensure that program support is implemented efficiently and cost effectively providing high quality services and information to \"clients\" at all the different levels of CARE, as well as for individuals and communities, donors and other stakeholders.

With CARE\'s \"People at the Centre of Development\" and values-based organizational culture, the ACD PS is responsible for mentoring and team building that promotes staff and partners personal and professional development. This requires strong interpersonal skills that will ensure integrity, excellent internal controls and the conscientious stewardship of all entrusted resources.

As a key member of the 4 person Senior Core Management Team s/he will participate in and be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction in the Country Office. This includes developing policy and practice, representing and marketing CARE\'s work and making decisions that advance the direction, quality and impact of the CARE Bangladesh Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

5 years experience in a similar position – senior financial and managerial role in a multi-dimensional organization or company

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Proven experience mentoring, training and delegating

Excellent negotiation skills

Experience using financial software packages

Preferences

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

8 years experience in a similar position – senior financial and managerial role in a multi-dimensional organization or company

International development experience

Job qualifications : Please see the job description.

Education : Bachelors degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : May 9, 2008

Submit applications to : apply@www.care.org/careers   at this email address NA

Instructions to applicants : Please visit the CARE website to learn more about our organization and to apply for this position.

www.care.org/careers

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Social Development and Gender Equity Advisor +b

Posted by: Mrs. Marja van der Werf

Name of company or organization : Royal Tropical Institute

Place of Assignment :  Netherlands

Job description : The Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) is an independent centre of knowledge and expertise in the areas of international and intercultural cooperation. KIT Development, Policy & Practice is a department of KIT specializing in International Health, Education, Social Development and Gender Equity and Sustainable Economic Development. It is a multidisciplinary department conducting research, post-graduate education and advisory work.

The Social Development and Gender Equity Area which focuses on social equity especially gender equity, citizenship and rights in development, and participatory governance is looking for a Social Development and Gender Equity Advisor ( 38 hours/week)

We are looking for a colleague who will be able to

        Initiate and carry out the writing of project proposals, consultancy assignments and action research in the area of gender and development

        Contribute to the development and implementation of gender and development training programs

        Provide support to designing and implementing of social development programs in developing countries

        Assist in the development of social development and gender networks

        Liaise with donors and partners for acquisition of projects

        Assist in contributing to the international gender and development debate through participation in and organisation of workshops/seminars on key and emerging issues.

        Contribute to publications

        Provide a meaningful contribution to the department’s policy development and priority setting

Job qualifications : The candidate should have

        Conceptual and analytical skills

        Academic qualifications in the social sciences – masters  degree or PhD in anthropology; sociology; human geography; political science and economics - preferably with a post-graduate gender and development degree

        At least five to eight years of practical experience in development – field research; training; institutional development

        Knowledge and practical experience of social science research: experience in action research is an asset including action research

        Expertise - knowledge of gender epistemology, methodologies and tools and in the social dimensions of development

        Ability to work with both government and non-government institutions

        Ability to work independently on programme development including acquiring assignments; writing project proposals; evaluating projects; undertaking advisory missions; and writing analytical reports and recommendations

        Collegial attitude and capacity to work within a team and maintain good working relations with partners in the field

        Fluency in English, both verbal and written essential - working knowledge of French and/or Arabic is considered an additional advantage

        Preparedness to travel regularly for periods up to two weeks

Additional information

Appointment is initially for two years, with the intention for renewal.

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, short-term

Salary range : between €3000,- and € 4000,-

Deadline for submission of applications : 15