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There are 8 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Commercial/Business Law Experts +b

Message 2 - Senior Advisor Forest Economics CTA PPFP +b

Message 3 - Senior Multi-lateral Grants Advisor +b

Message 4 - International Senior Sustainable Tourism Advisor +b

Message 5 - Regional Strategic Relations Manager +b

Message 6 - Social Development and Gender Equity Advisor +b

Message 7 - Research Assistant, Brookings +b

Message 8 - Job Vacancies from ReliefWeb

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Commercial/Business Law Experts +b

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

Name of company or organization : MSI

Place of Assignment :  A place not listed

Job description : Commercial/Business Law 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 commercial and business law experts to take part in upcoming projects in the commercial law sector worldwide.  Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following fields are encouraged to apply:

•        Business Environment (company law, agency and partnership, accounting, corporate governance, shareholder rights, bankruptcy, employee remuneration)

•        Financial Services (insurance, banking law, securities law, commercial papers)

•        Trade and Investment (foreign investment, WTO agreements, customs rules, competition policy, consumer protection, public procurement)

•        Commercial Dispute Resolution (courts and judiciary, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, conciliation, bailiffs, marshals)

•        Institutional Reform (deregulation, regulatory agencies, transparency, civil service reform, anti-corruption activities, administrative law & practice)

•        Property Rights (real property, mortgages, intellectual property, collateral registry, privatization laws, inheritance, eminent domain, concessions)

•        General Commercial Legal Framework (constitutions, civil code, commercial code, contract law, e-commerce and IT)

Qualifications:  Applicants should have over 10 years of relevant experience.  Experience working on international projects (particularly those funded by USAID or a similar agency) preferred.  Foreign language proficiency preferred.

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

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.

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 .

Senior Advisor Forest Economics CTA PPFP +b

Posted by: Mrs Yen Thi Hai Nguyen

Name of company or organization : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Place of Assignment :  Vietnam

Job description : SNV Vietnam aims to strengthen the capacity of Vietnamese organizations to improve the living conditions and position of poorer sections of Vietnamese society working towards empowerment. SNV-Vietnam operates within the framework of the Social Economic Development Plan (SEDP) and Millennium Development Goals (MDG). SNV Vietnam’s capacity building services are implemented through specific sectors to achieve impact on poverty alleviation through increased production, income and employment and a better access to basic services for poor people. In Vietnam SNV is active in 4 sectors: Forest Products, Pro Poor Sustainable tourism, Small holder Cash Crops, Renewable Energy including biogas, and Water Sanitation for Hygiene

Forest Products sector

The main focus of the sector in Asia is income generation for the poor through value chain development for timber and non-timber forest products (NTFPs), improving market and credit access, market based planning in the forest sector, creation of pro-poor access to carbon financing and promotion of pro-poor management of forest land through small holder producers and communal management of forest land.

In Vietnam recently strategic value chains have been selected in the FP sector: Bamboo, Rattan and Acacia for high value end products. Development of these value chains, their enabling environment and their supporting products/services will lead to improved production, higher income and more employment for the poor in the forest sector. Carbon credits, the forth strategic Value Chain, anticipates REDD and other innovative facilities in the forest sector.

The Pro Poor Forestry Programme (PPFP)

The main activity in the FP sector is the Pro Poor Forestry Programme in the North Central Agro-ecological Zone (PPFP). PPFP builds on experiences gained and lessons learnt from successful SNV programs in the North-Central Agro Ecological Zone (NCAEZ) region.

PPFP focuses on forest dependent households that obtained land-titles under Vietnam’s land reform policy. PPFP aims to improve their benefits from these land-titles through rational forest planning and management at all levels based on free decision making and reliable and accessible and sufficient information. Project owner of PPFP is the Forest Inventory and Planning Institute (FIPI). PPFP activities are implemented by 4 provinces in NC region: TT Hue, Quang Tri, Quang Binh and Nghe An province. SNV provides Technical Assistance to the PPFP together with Tropenbos International (TBI) and the University of Queensland (UQ). The PPFP is financed through in kind contributions from SNV, TBI and UQ and by the Vietnamese Trust Fund for Forestry (TFF) under the Forest Sector Support Programme (FSSP) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MARD).

Responsibilities of the Senior Advisor Forest Economics/CTA to the PPFP:

He/she leads the FP sector of SNV Vietnam. He/she is responsible to provide and assure quality advice to all actors at national and provincial level in the development of a Pro-poor forestry sector. More specifically he/she is responsible for:

A. Advisory services:

•        Delivers and assures quality of services provided by SNV advisors within his/her field of expertise with special attention to Value Chain Development and Market opportunities as basis for forest planning and management.

•        Initiates and contributes to regional activities within his/her field of expertise.

•        Stimulates market and product innovation by the team, including carbon financing.

B. Learning & Teamwork:

•        Leads together with other Senior advisors the activities of the Vietnam FP advisors.

•        As sector leader for the FPMC he/she is part of the core group of the Forest Products network in Asia.

•        Coaches clients and colleagues and provides feed back on their performance.

•        Promotes learning and sharing of best practices related to thematic expertise.

C. Positioning:

•        Represents SNV in FSSP and other political and strategic partnerships and forums.

•        Contributes to SNV Vietnam/SEA positioning & product development in the FS sector and contributes to development of other sectors like SHCC and Renewable energy

•        Actively explores new markets – product - client combinations

D. Knowledge management / development

•        Ensures proper documentation of activities and achievements.

•        Ensures that best practices are published.

•        Creates knowledge networks/partnerships nationally and internationally within his/her field of expertise.

Specifically as CTA to the PPFP:

•        Supports the operational management of the PPFP through coaching of and advice to its Project coordinator and other staff members at national and provincial level.

•        Coordinates the Technical advisory services to the PPFP of the 3 advisory organisation SNV, TI and UQ;

•        Represents the 3 advisory organisations in the Project Management Board of the PPFP and other committees and meetings related to the PPFP and the TFF;

Expected results:

Forest Products sector:

•        The position of SNV as leading International NGO in the field of Pro-poor forest sector development in Vietnam and in the region is maintained.

•        The development of strategic Value chains of the FP sector has contributed to substantial and positive impact on Production, Income and Employment for the poor.

•        SNV engagement in strategic and operational partnerships with partners in the Public sector, the Private sector and the Civil Society has improved.

PPFP:

•        Establishment of a good working relation with main institutional partners FIPI, TFF, FSSP and the Department of Forestry (MARD/DOF), and also with the Provinces and their programme staff and SNV’s advisors in Vietnam and at regional and corporate level

•        Smooth operation and healthy outlook of the PPFP programme.

Job qualifications : Educational background:

MSc in Rural or Development economics, MBA is an advantage, Academic level of working in Economic rural development and Value Chain Development in the Forestry sector.

Experience: minimum 10 years of relevant working experience; experience in Value Chain Development and Multi Stakeholder processes is essential; Experience with Land Use Planning is an advantage; Good international network in the Forestry sector; strong advisory skills and capable of managing a national programme.

Skills: Active knowledge of English (verbally & written); Project design, management, implementation and evaluation; Institutional development/ organizational strengthening activities; Value Chain Analysis and Competitive Alternatives analysis; Rural financing modalities. Team player and coach.

Description duty station:

Name: Hue city (in the North-Central of Vietnam), with interesting natural and cultural environment.

Educational facilities : Hue has a Kinderworld International nursery, kindergarten and primary school (see enquiry-hue@uniworldvietnam.com)

Health services: Good medical services in Da Nang city 2 hours from Hue by road.

Security situation: Very good. Peace and security throughout the country.

Accessibility: Daily flights to and from Hanoi and Saigon.

Salary scale 11:

We offer a challenging work environment, a salary range of Minimum €2795,02 Euro -  Maximum € 4294,82 Euro gross per month (hypo tax will be deducted), excluding attractive secondary (non-monetary) conditions and individual allowances

Desired appointment date: as soon as possible.

Contract period: Two years, with possibility of extension.

Education : Masters degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

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

Deadline for submission of applications : 30-05-2008

Instructions to applicants : You can apply by sending your application (CV and your letter in English)

To Mrs Yen Thi Hai Nguyen (ynguyenthihai@snvworld.org) under reference number VN 4176 until the 30th of of May 2008.

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.

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

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

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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.

We do not appreciate any commercial mediation based on this advertisement.

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.

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.

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.

 

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 : 15th May 2008

Submit applications to : Mrs. L. Wilmer at this email address jobvacancies@kit.nl

Instructions to applicants : Information

For additional information, please contact Mrs. M. Mukhopadhyay, Area Leader, at KIT Development Policy & Practice, telephone +31 (0)20 5688 271 or m.mukhopadhyay@kit.nl and about KIT in general: www.kit.nl.

Applications

Written applications specifying abilities and interest for this position including a curriculum vitae with references should be submitted – before 15 May 2008 - to KIT, Personnel, Organization & Information, attn.: Mrs. E.L. Wilmer, PO Box 95001, 1090 HA Amsterdam, the Netherlands or by e-mail: jobvacancies@kit.nl.

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.

Research Assistant, Brookings +b

Posted by: M. Macklin

Name of company or organization : The Brookings Institution

Place of Assignment :  USA

Job description : The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions. Established in 1916, Brookings analyzes current and emerging issues and produces new ideas that matter - for the nation and the world.

The Brookings Institution seeks to fill a Research Assistant position. The Research Assistant provides research support to scholars of the Global Economy and Development Program. Assists in the organization of meetings and events and related outreach activities of Global scholars.

To view the complete job description, please visit: http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/ged5708.aspx

Excellent benefits include five weeks of vacation per year, partial educational reimbursement, Metrochek. Near Dupont Circle Metro. Salary is mid to high 30s.

EOE M/F/H/V

Job qualifications : Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

-Bachelor\'s degree with three years of research experience in economics OR

- Master\'s degree with one year of research experience in economics

- Demonstrated experience in working with governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on international development and economics issues

- Experience handling large data sets and knowledge of SAS, STATA and other econometric packages

Knowledge Requirements

Required:

- Knowledge of international economics issues

- Strong computer skills

- Ability to meet rapid, multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

- Professional demeanor and high level of comfort working with high-profile individuals from government/international sector

- Ability to work well under pressure with discretion and mature judgment

- Excellent verbal and written and communication skills

- Competence to undertake research assignments with little supervision

Preferred:

- Independent research experience

- Knowledge of one or more of the following languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Tamil, and Chinese

Education : Bachelors degree

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Salary range : mid to high 30s

Deadline for submission of applications : May 31, 2008

Submit applications to : Yamillett Fuentes  at this email address yfuentes@brookings.edu

Instructions to applicants : Send or e-mail ( yfuentes@brookings.edu ) resume, cover letter, and application form and materials to Yamillett Fuentes, reference job 5708 in the subject line. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups

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REGION: EUROPE
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Country: Albania
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Job Title - Technical Experts, Albania
Closing Date - 01 Jun 2008
Organisation  - GRM International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DL3FL

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Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Job Title - Chief of Party, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Closing Date - 01 Jun 2008
Organisation  - GRM International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DL3HH

Job Title - Technical Expert, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Closing Date - 01 Jun 2008
Organisation  - GRM International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DL3JH

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Country: Denmark
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Job Title - Translator Intern/Volunteer (French), Denmark (Copenhagen)
Closing Date - 30 Jun 2008
Organisation  - UN Office for Project Services
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DSDYJ

Job Title - Translator Intern/Volunteer (Spanish), Denmark (Copenhagen)
Closing Date - 30 Jun 2008
Organisation  - UN Office for Project Services
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DSDTV

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Country: France
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Job Title - Chargé(e) de developpement, France (Paris)
Closing Date - 01 Jul 2008
Organisation  - Enfants du Monde - Droits de l'Homme
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7BBCAQ

Job Title - Human Resources Assistant, France (Paris)
Closing Date - 17 Jun 2008
Organisation  - International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CQMBA

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Country: Ireland
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Job Title - Director of International Programme Development, Ireland
Closing Date - 01 Jun 2008
Organisation  - Christian Blind Mission
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DHJEQ

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Country: Spain
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Job Title - Técnico Servicios Generales Recepción y Mantenimiento, Spain
Closing Date - 20 May 2008
Organisation  - Acción contra el Hambre
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DKEE4

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Country: Switzerland
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Job Title - Administration & Finance, Switzerland (Geneva)
Closing Date - 15 May 2008
Organisation  - Femmes Africa Solidarité
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DPFKB

Job Title - Coordination and Administration Intern, Switzerland (Geneva)
Closing Date - 15 May 2008
Organisation  - Femmes Africa Solidarité
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DPFES

Job Title - Fundraising, Partnership and Networking Intern, Switzerland
(Geneva)
Closing Date - 15 May 2008
Organisation  - Femmes Africa Solidarité
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DPFAG

Job Title - Senior Associate, Infant & Young Child Nutrition, Switzerland
(Geneva)
Closing Date - 16 May 2008
Organisation  - Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DCC4J

Job Title - Conference Coordinator, Switzerland (Geneva)
Closing Date - 01 Jun 2008
Organisation  - International Commission of Jurists
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CNKJT

Job Title - Director  International Law & Protection Programme, Switzerland (Geneva)
Closing Date - 31 May 2008
Organisation  - International Commission of Jurists
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DBJPL

Job Title - Director of UNRISD, Switzerland (Geneva)
Closing Date - 30 Jun 2008
Organisation  - UN Research Institute for Social Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DLKBV

Job Title - Donor Reporting Officer, P-4, Switzerland (Geneva)
Closing Date - 25 May 2008
Organisation  - UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DCK28

Job Title - Humanitarian Affairs Officer, P-4, Switzerland (Geneva)
Closing Date - 25 May 2008
Organisation  - UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7D5MC8

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Country: the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
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Job Title - Chief of Party ? Civil Society Advocacy Program, Kosovo, the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Closing Date - 15 Jun 2008
Organisation  - International Relief and Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DQJPJ

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Country: United Kingdom
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Job Title - Director of Client Relations, International Development, United
Kingdom (Edgar Buildings, 17 George Street; Bath, UK  BA1 2EN)
Closing Date - 02 Dec 2008
Organisation  - Constella Futures Group
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7B6P5J

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Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
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Job Title - Programme Officer: Eastern Europe and Central Asia, United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) (Brighton, Sussex)
Closing Date - 16 May 2008
Organisation  - International HIV/AIDS Alliance
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DRCHQ

Job Title - Resources and Communications Co-ordinator , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) (London)
Closing Date - 15 May 2008
Organisation  - Kurdish Human Rights Project
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DDK86

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REGION: OCEANIA
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Region & Country: - Various -
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Job Title -  Positions Open Worldwide, - Various - (Over 40 countries
worldwide)
Closing Date - 01 Jun 2008
Organisation  - Action Against Hunger-USA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CURGP

Job Title - Water and Sanitation Senior Specialist, - Various - (Global;
preferably Southeast Asia)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - CARE Australia
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7BX3SD

Job Title - Clinical Mentor - Nurse and/or Doctor , Burkina Faso (Burkina
Faso, Rwanda)
Closing Date - 06 Jun 2008
Organisation  - Clinton Foundation
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CFTJS

Job Title - Chief of Party - Competitiveness Programs, - Various -
(Balkans)
Closing Date - 30 May 2008
Organisation  - Development Alternatives, Inc.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DAR4G

Job Title - Radio/Media for Development Specialists & Consultants, -
Various - (West Africa, South Asia & Middle East)
Closing Date - 15 May 2008
Organisation  - Equal Access
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DQTS4

Job Title - Experts in Livestock Policy, Vet. Epidemiology, Animal
Production, - Various -
Closing Date - 30 Jun 2008
Organisation  - ICON Instituts
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7C3KQP

Job Title - Chief of Party, - Various - (West Bank Gaza, Egypt, Lebanon,
Yemen, North Africa)
Closing Date - 31 May 2008
Organisation  - Macro International Inc.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CWLRA

Job Title - Health Program Director, - Various - (West Bank Gaza, Egypt,
Lebanon, Yemen, North Africa)
Closing Date - 31 May 2008
Organisation  - Macro International Inc.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CWLVF

Job Title - Institutional Development Specialist, - Various - (West Bank
Gaza)
Closing Date - 31 May 2008
Organisation  - Macro International Inc.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CWLZM

Job Title - Monitoring and Evaluation Director, - Various - (West Bank
Gaza, Egypt, Lebanon, Yemen, North Africa)
Closing Date - 31 May 2008
Organisation  - Macro International Inc.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CWLTJ

Job Title - Procurement Specialist, - Various - (West Bank Gaza, Egypt,
Lebanon, Yemen, and North Africa)
Closing Date - 31 May 2008
Organisation  - Macro International Inc.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CWLXQ

Job Title - Various Senior Management Positions, - Various -
Closing Date - 24 Jun 2008
Organisation  - Management Sciences for Health
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CXR95

Job Title - Chief of Party - Education, - Various -
Closing Date - 25 May 2008
Organisation  - Management Systems International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7D5J6G

Job Title - Chief of Party - Post-Conflict Africa, - Various - (Francophone
Africa)
Closing Date - 15 May 2008
Organisation  - Management Systems International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CQLCP

Job Title - Graduate Engineer, - Various - (Asia, Eastern European
Countries, Africa, Latin America and Caribbean)
Closing Date - 24 May 2008
Organisation  - NTU
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7BBKD5

Job Title - Ingénieur diplômé, - Various -
Closing Date - 21 May 2008
Organisation  - NTU
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7BBKF7

Job Title - Biomedical Engineer, - Various -
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - ORBIS International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7B5P8F

Job Title - Staff Ophthalmologist, - Various -
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - ORBIS International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7B5P5H

Job Title - Programme Coordinator, - Various -
Closing Date - 21 Apr 2008
Organisation  - Oxfam GB
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7C6EW4

Job Title - Associate Program Manager, Asia and Eastern Europe, - Various Closing Date - 30 May 2008
Organisation  - Population Services Intl.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7D9H3X

Job Title - Country Project Manager, - Various -
Closing Date - 27 May 2008
Organisation  - Population Services Intl.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7C8S54

Job Title - Program Manager, Asia, - Various -
Closing Date - 21 May 2008
Organisation  - Population Services Intl.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7C2THC

Job Title - Program Manager, East Africa, - Various -
Closing Date - 27 May 2008
Organisation  - Population Services Intl.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7C8RRB

Job Title - Country Experts for Report Writing, - Various -
Closing Date - 01 Jun 2008
Organisation  - Safer Access
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CDMPT

Job Title - Business Development Specialist, - Various -
Closing Date - 01 Sep 2008
Organisation  - Development Gateway Foundation
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CMQD6

Job Title - Chief of Party and DG Experts, - Various - (Middle East & North
Africa region)
Closing Date - 30 May 2008
Organisation  - World Learning
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7CPNDS

Job Title - Democracy & Governance Experts, Latin America, - Various -
(Latin America)
Closing Date - 30 Sep 2008
Organisation  - World Learning
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DBLWT

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Job Title - NGO Security Coordinator/Project Manager, - not specified -
(Jerusalem)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - CARE
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7B6QY3

Job Title - Chief of Party, Conflict Mitigation & Reconciliation Project, -
not specified - (Europe/Middle East)
Closing Date - 03 Dec 2008
Organisation  - Catholic Relief Services
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7BBS2C

Job Title - Administrateur(trice) bilingue (FR / ANG), - not specified -
Closing Date - 31 May 2008
Organisation  - ICRC
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DKHB2

Job Title - Secrétaire-assistant(e) bilingue (FR / ANG), - not specified -
Closing Date - 31 May 2008
Organisation  - ICRC
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DKHD7

Job Title - Clinical Health Volunteer, - not specified - (Kibondo,
Tanzania)
Closing Date - 31 May 2008
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DBQXQ

Job Title - Regional Grants Advisor, - not specified - (Africa)
Closing Date - 30 May 2008
Organisation  - Pact
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DQQKT

Job Title - Security Specialist, - not specified - (Position will be posted
overseas.  Must be available for worldwide assignment.)
Closing Date - 28 Jan 2009
Organisation  - Peace Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7BKGL3

Job Title - Field Representative in Waiting, - not specified -
Closing Date - 10 Jun 2008
Organisation  - Population Services Intl.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DKNZX

Job Title - Early Recovery Advisor, - not specified - (Africa, Asia, CIS,
in post conflict or disaster situations)
Closing Date - 31 May 2008
Organisation  - UN Development Programme
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DHLHT

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